http://www.engadgethd.com/2007/10/12/ps3-firmware-update-coming-to-boost-blu-ray-functionality/ Engadget HD Comments for http://www.engadgethd.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.engadgethd.com en-us Copyright 2008 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.engadgethd.com/2007/10/12/ps3-firmware-update-coming-to-boost-blu-ray-functionality/http://www.engadgethd.com/2007/10/12/ps3-firmware-update-coming-to-boost-blu-ray-functionality/Oct 12th 2007 5:17PMhttp://www.engadgethd.com/2007/10/12/ps3-firmware-update-coming-to-boost-blu-ray-functionality/http://www.engadgethd.com/2007/10/12/ps3-firmware-update-coming-to-boost-blu-ray-functionality/
Way I see it, has no affect on HD-DVD what so ever.

It only means that people with a PS3 are not going to be screwed by the BDA and their unfinalized spec and profile 1.1.]]>Oct 13th 2007 12:53PMhttp://www.engadgethd.com/2007/10/12/ps3-firmware-update-coming-to-boost-blu-ray-functionality/http://www.engadgethd.com/2007/10/12/ps3-firmware-update-coming-to-boost-blu-ray-functionality/Oct 12th 2007 5:35PMhttp://www.engadgethd.com/2007/10/12/ps3-firmware-update-coming-to-boost-blu-ray-functionality/http://www.engadgethd.com/2007/10/12/ps3-firmware-update-coming-to-boost-blu-ray-functionality/
The same is generally true of the 360 HD-DVD add-on drive. More or less best of breed.]]>Oct 12th 2007 5:53PMhttp://www.engadgethd.com/2007/10/12/ps3-firmware-update-coming-to-boost-blu-ray-functionality/http://www.engadgethd.com/2007/10/12/ps3-firmware-update-coming-to-boost-blu-ray-functionality/you really need to get your facts straight- there are many receivers out that can decode DTS-HDMA. my onkyo 805 is one. in fact, any onkyo model ending in a 5 can, from the 605 all the way up the line.

also, it's very likely that the ps3 won't be outputting a DTS-HDMA bitstream, anyway- it'll decode the track internally and output multichannel pcm to the receiver.]]>Oct 12th 2007 5:55PMhttp://www.engadgethd.com/2007/10/12/ps3-firmware-update-coming-to-boost-blu-ray-functionality/http://www.engadgethd.com/2007/10/12/ps3-firmware-update-coming-to-boost-blu-ray-functionality/Oct 12th 2007 5:58PMhttp://www.engadgethd.com/2007/10/12/ps3-firmware-update-coming-to-boost-blu-ray-functionality/http://www.engadgethd.com/2007/10/12/ps3-firmware-update-coming-to-boost-blu-ray-functionality/
But coincidently, there's a new article that explains it all for both formats.....just skip past the explanations of what each codec is (you should know that stuff already) and read that part about what each format does on most players.

http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/show/Joshua_Zyber/High-Def_FAQ:_Blu-ray_and_HD_DVD_Audio_Explained/1064]]>Oct 12th 2007 6:33PMhttp://www.engadgethd.com/2007/10/12/ps3-firmware-update-coming-to-boost-blu-ray-functionality/http://www.engadgethd.com/2007/10/12/ps3-firmware-update-coming-to-boost-blu-ray-functionality/Oct 15th 2007 12:02AMhttp://www.engadgethd.com/2007/10/12/ps3-firmware-update-coming-to-boost-blu-ray-functionality/http://www.engadgethd.com/2007/10/12/ps3-firmware-update-coming-to-boost-blu-ray-functionality/Oct 12th 2007 6:42PMhttp://www.engadgethd.com/2007/10/12/ps3-firmware-update-coming-to-boost-blu-ray-functionality/http://www.engadgethd.com/2007/10/12/ps3-firmware-update-coming-to-boost-blu-ray-functionality/Oct 12th 2007 7:51PMhttp://www.engadgethd.com/2007/10/12/ps3-firmware-update-coming-to-boost-blu-ray-functionality/http://www.engadgethd.com/2007/10/12/ps3-firmware-update-coming-to-boost-blu-ray-functionality/Oct 12th 2007 7:58PMhttp://www.engadgethd.com/2007/10/12/ps3-firmware-update-coming-to-boost-blu-ray-functionality/http://www.engadgethd.com/2007/10/12/ps3-firmware-update-coming-to-boost-blu-ray-functionality/But as far as ps3 only games, all i play is warhawk, and the formula one game. ]]>Oct 12th 2007 8:57PMhttp://www.engadgethd.com/2007/10/12/ps3-firmware-update-coming-to-boost-blu-ray-functionality/http://www.engadgethd.com/2007/10/12/ps3-firmware-update-coming-to-boost-blu-ray-functionality/The cat was let out of the bag a few days ago by some BRD insiders that left tips on a few forums about a firmware update that will allow the PS3 to support interactivity functionality 1.1. It appears that a new firmware is in fact coming. With a scheduled release of October 30, 2007 PS3 owners will see firmware 2.0. Sony’s website confirms that a new firmware is coming and with all the buzz going around it seems pretty accurate that these rumors are true.

It has also been rumored that a new firmware will be released that improves DVD upscaling.’ From Spanish gaming site MeriStation published an interview with James Armstrong, who’s CEO of Sony Spain. While chatting, Armstrong revealed that the new 40GB PS3 (hitting stores as you read this) will ship with updated firmware which will improve the PS3’s DVD playback quality.’

So one might want to assume that the new firmware that will ship on the new 40 gigs later this month will contain firmware 2.0 fully loaded with features that support web interactivity and improved DVD playback. Heres to crossing our fingers.

This would make perfect sense considering all Blu-ray players released after October 31, 2007 have been mandated by the Blu-ray Disc Association to support Profile 1.1.

Check it out http://www.us.playstation.com/support/useragreements/13?EMC-PSUWelcome&ATT]]>Oct 12th 2007 10:38PMhttp://www.engadgethd.com/2007/10/12/ps3-firmware-update-coming-to-boost-blu-ray-functionality/http://www.engadgethd.com/2007/10/12/ps3-firmware-update-coming-to-boost-blu-ray-functionality/]]>Oct 12th 2007 10:39PMhttp://www.engadgethd.com/2007/10/12/ps3-firmware-update-coming-to-boost-blu-ray-functionality/http://www.engadgethd.com/2007/10/12/ps3-firmware-update-coming-to-boost-blu-ray-functionality/Oct 13th 2007 4:53PMhttp://www.engadgethd.com/2007/10/12/ps3-firmware-update-coming-to-boost-blu-ray-functionality/http://www.engadgethd.com/2007/10/12/ps3-firmware-update-coming-to-boost-blu-ray-functionality/All it need now is a rubber "dongle" and it can champion the bedroom as well. ]]>Oct 14th 2007 8:22AM