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System software version 3.0 was released on 1 September 2009. Shortly after its release, a number of users complained that the system update caused their system's Blu-ray drive to malfunction. In addition, John Kennedy of Florida filed a class action suit against Sony Computer Entertainment America(SCEA).
The 2011 PlayStation Network outage (sometimes referred to as the 2011 PSN Hack) was the result of an "external intrusion" on Sony's PlayStation Network and Qriocity services, in which personal details from approximately 77 million accounts were compromised and prevented users of PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Portable consoles from accessing the service.
Firmware update 3.30 officially allowed PS3 titles to be played in 3D, requiring a compatible display for use. [108] System software update 3.50 prepared it for 3D films. [109] While the game itself must be programmed to take advantage of the 3D technology, titles may be patched to add in the functionality retroactively.
On existing systems, the update only blocks the ability to install modified firmware using the normal system update process. Due to the bootloader being immutable, if the user manages to find a way to write modified firmware to the console's flash, it will still be bootable, even if the console was updated to version 3.60 or above.
A telephone reported stolen can have its IMEI blocked by networks, preventing them from being used as mobile devices. [ 11 ] iOS offers a similar "Activation Lock" feature via the " Find My iPhone " security software, where a device can be remotely prevented from operating (even after it has been erased), protected by the owner's Apple ID . [ 12 ]
OtherOS is a feature of early versions of the PlayStation 3 video game console, allowing user installed software, such as Linux or FreeBSD.The feature was removed since system firmware update 3.21, released on April 1, 2010.
The engraved logo is an update of the PS2's with curved edges. [ 31 ] The PlayStation 3 Super Slim weighs at least 25% less than the Slim due in part to the slot-loading Blu-ray drive being replaced with a top-load disc reader similar to the original PlayStation's , but with a sliding cover.
Countries supported by PlayStation Network (in blue) PlayStation Network (PSN) is a digital media entertainment service provided by Sony Interactive Entertainment.Launched in November 2006, PSN was originally conceived for the PlayStation video game consoles, but soon extended to encompass smartphones, tablets, Blu-ray players and high-definition televisions.