http://us.playstation.com/support/systemup...s/ps3/index.htmThe PlayStation®3 system software version 3.56 (with 3.50 and 3.55) update includes the following:
Blu-ray 3D™ disc playback
The PS3™ system can now play 3D content on Blu-ray 3D™ discs.
An HD 3D display, active 3D glasses, and a high-speed HDMI cable (each sold separately) are required for 3D features. Visit www.us.playstation.com/support/3D for details.
Limitations on Blu-ray 3D™ disc playback
The 3D display of some elements such as menus and subtitles may be different on the PS3™ system than on other 3D playback devices.
Depending on the content, some BD-J (Blu-ray Disc™ Java*) features such as BONUSVIEW™ and BD-Live™ may not play in 3D or may not function properly on the PS3™ system.
When Dolby TrueHD is selected as the audio format, audio will be output in Dolby Digital during playback of Blu-ray 3D™ content.
When DTS-HD is selected as the audio format, audio will be output in DTS during playback of Blu-ray 3D™ content.
*Blu-ray Disc Java provides enhanced bonus content, including network access, picture-in-picture (PIP) functionality and expanded local storage.
Other new or revised features in version 3.56 (with 3.50 and 3.55)
Friends
You can now submit "grief reports" if you receive unwelcome or harassing messages. To submit a grief report, select the message under [Friends], press the button, and then select [Grief Report].
PlayStation®Network
You can now access public information on Facebook from Facebook-supported games.
[Allow Access from Games] has been added under (PlayStation®Network) > (Account Management) > (Facebook).
Off
Do not allow access to public information on Facebook from Facebook-supported games.
On
Allow access to public information on Facebook from Facebook-supported games.
Other
New for 3.56: A security patch has been added.
Blu-ray 3D™ and the Blu-ray 3D logo are trademarks of the Blu-ray Disc Association.
Facebook® is a service that helps you connect and share with the people in your life. Facebook is a registered trademark of Facebook, Inc.
Notices
Do not download or install updates using data other than official update data provided online or on disc media by Sony Computer Entertainment, and do not download or install updates by methods other than those described in the system documentation or on this website. If you download or install update 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.
This update is for PS3™ systems purchased in North America. DO NOT update your PS3™ system through this website if you purchased your system outside North America. There is no guarantee of proper operation with models sold outside North America.
The system software and system software updates installed on your system are subject to a limited license from Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Visit
http://www.scei.co.jp/ps3-eula for details.
If your PS3™ system software version is 3.56 (or later), you do not need to perform this update. To check the version of your system software, go to > (Settings) > (System Settings) > [System Information]. The information is shown in the [System Software] field.
The [Install Other OS] and [Default System] features have been deleted in system software versions 3.21 and later. You will not be able to use [Install Other OS] or [Default System] under (Settings) > (System Settings). See the Consumer Alerts page for more details.
To play some software or use some features, you may first need to update the system software.
Depending on your PS3™ system software version, the screen images and icons that are used on this website may differ from those that appear on your system.
You can update your system software by any of the following methods:
System Update
Update using the PS3™ system's [System Update] feature.
Update using a PC
Download update data using a PC and save on storage media* or a USB Mass Storage device. Copy the update data to the PS3™ system's hard disk drive and perform the update.
Update using disc media
Use the update data included on a game disc to perform the update.
*An appropriate USB adaptor (not included) is required to use storage media with some models of the PS3™ system.
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