Here are the Playstation 3 firmware update features listed on the XMB:

- You can now download Playstation format software from the Playstation Store and play it on the PS3 system.

- You can now also used saved data for Playstation format software on the PSP.

- You can now use the vibration function of accessories that are for use with Playstation and Playstation 2 format software.

See more at the official PS3 system update page, which was not updated at the time of this writing.

NOTE: We were not able to see or use the current lineup of PS1 games (such as Medievil and Crash Bandicoot) on the PS3. It's unclear how you will use them at this point. We'll bring you an update as soon as we find out more. As for the rumble functionality, the only way you can get that right now is with the Logitech Driving Force wheel.

UPDATE: IGN received a response from Sony on why currently PS1 titles are not playable although the firmware now supports it: "We'll be replacing the older PS1 games with fixed versions sometime in May," said SCEA manager, Al de Leon. "Once the new games are uploaded, you'll be able to download the games straight to your hard drive and play them from there."

Comments

i_dont_get_it Written by Guest on 2007-04-19 00:00:00 can the ps3 controller not have six axis and vibration?

6-axis duel shock3 Written by Guest on 2007-04-27 00:00:00 Immersion CEO Victor Viegas also confirmed the possibility: “Our new business agreement with Sony Computer Entertainment is specifically intended to enable advanced vibration capability for the benefit of the PlayStation gaming community. We are happy t

ONLINE! Written by Guest on 2007-05-20 00:00:00 if i downlaod this update, will my online capabilitys be enabled?

deadlymuffin Written by Guest on 2007-11-21 00:00:00 yes!yes!yes!ps3 owns xbox 360...i like my ps3,but the only things thats makes me upset is that they keeep changing the release dates for some great titles..example grand theft auto 4 and home and a few more...but anyways im satisfy with m y ps3 and i ju

hmm better line up on 360? Written by Guest on 2007-07-25 00:00:00 yeah so the ps3 dont have MGS4  hmm Killzone 2 oh and what about GT oh im sure there is another oh yeah lair. so to say the 360 has a better line up isa joke oh i guess you do have halo 3 but thats nothing new so just get over the fact the ps3 owns the

sony sucks Written by Guest on 2007-05-02 00:00:00 when will you all see that sony sucks go get you a 360 no problems better online interface   rumble in the control games just or better way better line and upcoming games

Written by Guest on 2007-04-22 00:00:00 it enables vibration for PS1 and 2 controllers you attach to your PS3 via an adapter...the PS3 controllers don't have it built in.

SIXAXIS and vibration will not work toge Written by Guest on 2007-04-20 00:00:00 SIXAXIS and vibration will not work together as when both fetures are active the vibration will interfear with the sixaxis!

Sindher Written by Guest on 2007-05-13 00:00:00 All These Twats Sayin The PS3 Sucks....    If It Isnt Worth It, Why Does It Cost So Much?    The PS2 Was Pricery To Begin With, And Now Look At It, £80 In Some Places

Written by Guest on 2007-04-28 00:00:00 i give up

vibration Written by Guest on 2007-04-21 00:00:00 a company called Immersion held the copyrights to the vibration feature on controllers. microsoft and nintedo both paid to use the feature sony did not and later was sued by immersion for infringing on thier patten. the lawsuit is now settled and sony c

What_the_heck Written by Guest on 2007-04-19 00:00:00 That makes no sense. Why would Sony offer vibration support if the PS3 controller doesn't have vibration? Does this mean that they may be releasing a "DualShock 3" PS3 controller in the future?

Probably an update coming? Written by Guest on 2007-04-19 00:00:00 Maybe a usb adapter on the PS3 of the Dualshock or a new SIXAXIS is coming soon? Maybe now developers will be able to start to put that function into PS3 games.

ps3 sucks Written by Guest on 2007-04-21 00:00:00 all i can say is this ps3 isnt worth all the problems, the stupid thing wont play ps2 games, controller wont vibrate...all this for $1000 australia - great machine sony !! im going to xbox

rumble, my arse Written by Guest on 2007-04-25 00:00:00 i've just downloaded the new update and thought 'hey nice one, we have rumble' i plugged my dualshock into my logic3 joypad adaptor, bunged in a copy of burnout revenge and... NO RUMBLE!! tried GT4, nothing, Flatout2 NADA!!! there is no rumble suppor

gareth Written by Guest on 2007-04-21 00:00:00 what a crock of shit that update was! why was i able to play socom3 on my ps3 for a whole month, only to have the backwards compatibility taken away from my ps3? im now going to lose touch with my fellow clan members and run the risk of the clan falling

why are you so dumb? Written by Guest on 2008-03-13 00:00:00 why do people honestly think that xbox live is better than PSN?     1. PSN is free. Live costs.  2. Same amount of players.  3. PSN is more simple.    TBH, i just dont like 360's, I go on facts, NOT opinions, and if you look at the facts, PS3 has bette

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