Sony updates PS3 firmware to version 1.51...but why?

zekrahminator · Feb 3, 2007

Sony has updated their PS3 firmware edition to 1.51, and requires the update the moment a user logs into the PlayStation Network. However, it doesn't really address any major issues (I'm not saying there are any), and it doesn't add functionality. When asked what 1.51 does compared to 1.5, Sony gave us a fine-worded answer.

Support for PLAYSTATION 3 format software titles has been expanded.

This probably has something to do with backwards compatibility, or allows future games to work.

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Deleted member 24505 · Feb 3, 2007

maybe its a secret thing to stop people hacking it or summat

btw zek,how do i edit that poll?

zekrahminator · Feb 3, 2007

Argh I don't know, make a new one :roll:

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EviLZeD · Feb 3, 2007

yea something to do with stopping piracy came instantly to my head when i read this

WarEagleAU · Feb 3, 2007

as always someone will work around it or break it.

lemonadesoda · Feb 3, 2007

1.51 adds subliminal mind control to make users protagonists of the SONY agenda

OneCool · Feb 4, 2007

Dont install this!!!!

As soon as its installed all Wii's within 5 miles will explode!!!!!!!!!

Keiki · Feb 4, 2007

OneCool said:
Dont install this!!!!

As soon as its installed all Wii's within 5 miles will explode!!!!!!!!!

It's within 10 miles :roll:

newtekie1 · Feb 4, 2007

It probably just plugs some hole that they found that allowed bootleg games to be played easier or something.

Rodster · Feb 4, 2007

OneCool said:
Dont install this!!!!

As soon as its installed all Wii's within 5 miles will explode!!!!!!!!!

LOL

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