DivX Support Coming to UK PS3s Tomorrow, 2.10 Firmware Included
It seems like only yesterday that Sony was in talks about getting DivX working on the PS3. Well, those talks are finally in fruition. According to the UK PS3 system update list, DivX will be supported in the next firmware update (2.10) to be launched tomorrow. That's right you crazy UK kids, you'll be able to watch your pornhome videos on your HDTVs without hindrance or need to reencode.
There are some minor limitations. You will not be able to use copy protected files, files encoded with DivX 3.11, nor will you be able to play videos larger than 2GB. Personally, I don't even know if I've ever seen a DivX file larger than 1GB. I do not know yet if this update is going to be released in the US as well, but keep your fingers crossed!
PS3 Firware update (2.10) coming tomorrow - Blu-Ray 1.1 support! Divx! [NeoGAF]
[via PS3 Fanboy]
More information on the 2.10 update after the jump.
The PLAYSTATION 3 system software version 2.10 update includes the following:
* Voice Changer
The Voice Changer feature has been added to voice / video chat. Visit the Voice Changer guide in Help & Support under PS3 at eu.playstation.com for more details.
Using this feature, you can change the tone of a voice that is input from an audio device such as a microphone. High and low-pitched tones can each be adjusted to five preset levels. You can vary the tone when using voice / video chat under Friends.
Other new or revised features in version 2.10:
Music
- You can now select [Type 3] as an option under Settings > [Music Settings] > [Bitmapping]. This bitmapping process was developed specifically for the PS3TM system to enhance audio playback.
Video
- DivX and VC-1 (WMV) have been added to the types of files that can be played. *
- Blu-ray Disc Profile 1.1 is now supported. **
- [BD Data Utility] has been added. ***
* - To play VC-1 (WMV) format files, you must go to Settings > [System Settings] and set [Enable WMA Playback].
- Copyright-protected files or files that were encoded by using DivX 3.11 cannot be played. - Files that are 2GB or more cannot be played.
** You may now be able to use several additional features such as playback of two videos at the same time with Profile 1.1-compatible Blu-ray Discs. The available features vary depending on the disc.
*** The management data that is used by the Blu-ray Disc is saved.
Note:
* This system software update includes all features contained in previous versions.
* The new system software will preserve any settings previously made to the PLAYSTATION 3. Depending on the software title, you may not be able to play without first updating the PS3 system software.
* Do not perform updates using any data other than the official update data provided by Sony Computer Entertainment over a network or on disc media, and do not perform updates by methods other than those described in the product documentation or in this site. If an update is performed using data from another source, by another method, or with a PS3 system that has been altered or modified in any way, the PS3 system may not operate properly and may not be able to install the official update data. Any of these actions may void the PS3 system warranty and affect your ability to obtain warranty services and repair services from Sony Computer Entertainment.
