PS3 1.70 Firmware Update Details

From Game Daily

Thanks to the latest firmware update for the PlayStation 3 owners will be able to download and play PSone titles directly on the console (not just PSP), and rumble support has been added for PS and PS2 accessories. 16 titles have been confirmed for the PS3 in Q2. [Update: Dual Shock rumble NOT supported]

Late last night PS3 owners were greeted with a system update message. The new 1.70 firmware brings with it a few very important features. Primary among those is that PS3 owners should now be able to download and play PSone software on the console itself. Up to this point, original PlayStation titles were only being made available as downloads that you could transfer to the PSP.

At the time of the update the PSP versions of the downloadable games were the only ones available, but it's likely that Sony will be updating the PlayStation Store with the PS3-compatible PSone games soon. Saved data for PlayStation format software can also now be used on the PSP. This could prove useful for gamers on the go who want to continue a game they've started on the PS3.

The third major feature of the update relates to rumble support. The firmware enables the vibration function of accessories that are for use with PlayStation and PlayStation 2 format software. We're assuming this means a USB adapter for a Dual Shock PS2 controller would allow vibration to work in backwards compatible games; we've put in an inquiry with SCEA for clarification.

[UPDATE: We got in touch with Dave Karraker, SCEA's Sr. Director, Corporate Communications, who advised us that gamers cannot use a Dual Shock on the PS3 and get force feedback. He said the firmware update is primarily for PS2 peripherals made by third parties, such as Flightstick 2 (Hori), Logitech Driving Force Pro, Logitech Driving Force, and the Logitech G25 Racing Wheel. "This would allow you to play compatible PS2 games on the PS3 with these peripherals and get force feedback. The only PS3 native game that would work with these peripherals and achieve force feedback is Gran Turismo HD," Karraker explained.]

*yawns*Tjeremiah1988

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[QUOTE="Tjeremiah1988"]*yawns*Nugtoka

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[QUOTE="Tjeremiah1988"]*yawns*Nugtoka

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This update is wacked.

This update is wacked.

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This update is wacked.

ragrdoll21

lol,

nice comeback dude!

But really, your updates really suck.

So, you have to pay to download PS1 games or something now? So my old PS1 games I paid good money for are useless unless I keep my PS2 or still have a PS1?SemiMaster

[QUOTE="ragrdoll21"][QUOTE="billing"]

This update is wacked.

billing

lol,

nice comeback dude!

But really, your updates really suck.

[QUOTE="ragrdoll21"][QUOTE="billing"]

This update is wacked.

billing

lol,

nice comeback dude!

But really, your updates really suck.

:lol: That was a funny response, for some reason. It's just a minor update, right? I wouldn't put too much stock in .1

My Playstation 3 is helping to cure cancer... Millions of people die cuz of cancer, and im helping to find a cure using my PS3... I win.

Folding@Home

[QUOTE="billing"][QUOTE="ragrdoll21"][QUOTE="billing"]

This update is wacked.

musicalmac

lol,

nice comeback dude!

But really, your updates really suck.

:lol: That was a funny response, for some reason. It's just a minor update, right? I wouldn't put too much stock in .1

Nice Damage Shield you're sporting,

What is it? Tier 5 Dungeon Set?

Oh ok,

it's just a "minor update",

That explains it.

So, you have to pay to download PS1 games or something now? So my old PS1 games I paid good money for are useless unless I keep my PS2 or still have a PS1?SemiMaster

What?

Uh, no. The PS1 games were originally for the PSP, but now if you decide to buy them you can play them on the PS3. No one said PS3 doesn't play PS1 disc games. It's just like XBLA, or Wii's VC. Except with Playstation 1 titles

Nice Damage Shield you're sporting,

What is it? Tier 5 Dungeon Set?

Oh ok,

it's just a "minor update",

That explains it.

billing

Whoa, sit boy. No need to hate, I was just saying your post was funny. I had to say SOMETHING about this thread!

From Game Daily

Thanks to the latest firmware update for the PlayStation 3 owners will be able to download and play PSone titles directly on the console (not just PSP), and rumble support has been added for PS and PS2 accessories. 16 titles have been confirmed for the PS3 in Q2. [Update: Dual Shock rumble NOT supported]

Late last night PS3 owners were greeted with a system update message. The new 1.70 firmware brings with it a few very important features. Primary among those is that PS3 owners should now be able to download and play PSone software on the console itself. Up to this point, original PlayStation titles were only being made available as downloads that you could transfer to the PSP.

 

At the time of the update the PSP versions of the downloadable games were the only ones available, but it's likely that Sony will be updating the PlayStation Store with the PS3-compatible PSone games soon. Saved data for PlayStation format software can also now be used on the PSP. This could prove useful for gamers on the go who want to continue a game they've started on the PS3.

 

The third major feature of the update relates to rumble support. The firmware enables the vibration function of accessories that are for use with PlayStation and PlayStation 2 format software. We're assuming this means a USB adapter for a Dual Shock PS2 controller would allow vibration to work in backwards compatible games; we've put in an inquiry with SCEA for clarification.

 

[UPDATE: We got in touch with Dave Karraker, SCEA's Sr. Director, Corporate Communications, who advised us that gamers cannot use a Dual Shock on the PS3 and get force feedback. He said the firmware update is primarily for PS2 peripherals made by third parties, such as Flightstick 2 (Hori), Logitech Driving Force Pro, Logitech Driving Force, and the Logitech G25 Racing Wheel. "This would allow you to play compatible PS2 games on the PS3 with these peripherals and get force feedback. The only PS3 native game that would work with these peripherals and achieve force feedback is Gran Turismo HD," Karraker explained.]

 

bryehngeocef

This is why sony sucks. Just how isnt the dualshocks wont vibrate but 3 party ones will?

developers should develop games with rumble now.

[QUOTE="billing"]

This update is wacked.

ragrdoll21

[QUOTE="bryehngeocef"]

From Game Daily

Thanks to the latest firmware update for the PlayStation 3 owners will be able to download and play PSone titles directly on the console (not just PSP), and rumble support has been added for PS and PS2 accessories. 16 titles have been confirmed for the PS3 in Q2. [Update: Dual Shock rumble NOT supported]

Late last night PS3 owners were greeted with a system update message. The new 1.70 firmware brings with it a few very important features. Primary among those is that PS3 owners should now be able to download and play PSone software on the console itself. Up to this point, original PlayStation titles were only being made available as downloads that you could transfer to the PSP.

 

At the time of the update the PSP versions of the downloadable games were the only ones available, but it's likely that Sony will be updating the PlayStation Store with the PS3-compatible PSone games soon. Saved data for PlayStation format software can also now be used on the PSP. This could prove useful for gamers on the go who want to continue a game they've started on the PS3.

 

The third major feature of the update relates to rumble support. The firmware enables the vibration function of accessories that are for use with PlayStation and PlayStation 2 format software. We're assuming this means a USB adapter for a Dual Shock PS2 controller would allow vibration to work in backwards compatible games; we've put in an inquiry with SCEA for clarification.

 

[UPDATE: We got in touch with Dave Karraker, SCEA's Sr. Director, Corporate Communications, who advised us that gamers cannot use a Dual Shock on the PS3 and get force feedback. He said the firmware update is primarily for PS2 peripherals made by third parties, such as Flightstick 2 (Hori), Logitech Driving Force Pro, Logitech Driving Force, and the Logitech G25 Racing Wheel. "This would allow you to play compatible PS2 games on the PS3 with these peripherals and get force feedback. The only PS3 native game that would work with these peripherals and achieve force feedback is Gran Turismo HD," Karraker explained.]

 

PSP107

This is why sony sucks. Just how isnt the dualshocks wont vibrate but 3 party ones will?

developers should develop games with rumble now.

In case you didn't know, there's no socket to connect your dualshocks into the ps3, just like there isn't on 360 which btw won't allow any third party controllers to be developed cause they want all your money. They'll release new controllers that do vibrate in a while i'm sure and devs will use rumble in their upcomming games.

From Game Daily

Thanks to the latest firmware update for the PlayStation 3 owners will be able to download and play PSone titles directly on the console (not just PSP), and rumble support has been added for PS and PS2 accessories. 16 titles have been confirmed for the PS3 in Q2. [Update: Dual Shock rumble NOT supported]

Late last night PS3 owners were greeted with a system update message. The new 1.70 firmware brings with it a few very important features. Primary among those is that PS3 owners should now be able to download and play PSone software on the console itself. Up to this point, original PlayStation titles were only being made available as downloads that you could transfer to the PSP.

 

At the time of the update the PSP versions of the downloadable games were the only ones available, but it's likely that Sony will be updating the PlayStation Store with the PS3-compatible PSone games soon. Saved data for PlayStation format software can also now be used on the PSP. This could prove useful for gamers on the go who want to continue a game they've started on the PS3.

 

The third major feature of the update relates to rumble support. The firmware enables the vibration function of accessories that are for use with PlayStation and PlayStation 2 format software. We're assuming this means a USB adapter for a Dual Shock PS2 controller would allow vibration to work in backwards compatible games; we've put in an inquiry with SCEA for clarification.

 

[UPDATE: We got in touch with Dave Karraker, SCEA's Sr. Director, Corporate Communications, who advised us that gamers cannot use a Dual Shock on the PS3 and get force feedback. He said the firmware update is primarily for PS2 peripherals made by third parties, such as Flightstick 2 (Hori), Logitech Driving Force Pro, Logitech Driving Force, and the Logitech G25 Racing Wheel. "This would allow you to play compatible PS2 games on the PS3 with these peripherals and get force feedback. The only PS3 native game that would work with these peripherals and achieve force feedback is Gran Turismo HD," Karraker explained.]

 

bryehngeocef

Awesome. :)

I have a Logitech Driving Force Pro that I use with GT:HD. I works fine, but now I can get the full force feedback out of it. 

So, you have to pay to download PS1 games or something now? So my old PS1 games I paid good money for are useless unless I keep my PS2 or still have a PS1?SemiMaster

No.

Seriously, use your head, please. 

[QUOTE="ragrdoll21"][QUOTE="billing"]

This update is wacked.

billing

lol,

nice comeback dude!

But really, your updates really suck.