Your PS3 in the Palm of Your Hand
Sony updates the PS3 system software, breaking down the last barrier to real remote access through the PSP.
When Sony was first talking up the PlayStation 3 more than two years ago one of the most interesting features was full access of all the content on your console from anywhere in the world. With this week's update of the PS3 firmware, that's now a reality.
While remote access has been available on the PS3 for some time now, the PlayStation 3 system software version 2.0, released this week, allows PSP owners to turn on and turn off their PS3s from any WiFi hotspot anywhere in the world.
That means you'll be able to watch videos, view photos and listen to music stored on your console at any time.
Previous versions of the PS3 system software allowed remote access too, but since the console had to be on at the time to set up the connection with the PSP, it wasn't as useful as it is now.
Remote access isn't just for media, as demonstrated by Lair, Sony's new dragon-riding game for the PS3, which supports remote play on the PSP.
Also new in the PS3 version 2.0 system software are playlists for photos and music and new customisation options, letting you fiddle with the system appearance however you see fit.
The update is available this week as a 100 MB download.
Alex Wollenschlaeger
Editor, Kikizo
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