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PS3 Firmware Update - v2.20

March 25th, 2008 posted by KJ in PlayStation 3

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Sony released the latest PlayStation 3 firmware was released today, version 2.20. It’s a major update that changes several key areas of the PS3. It most notably adds support for Blu-ray Disc Profile 2., or “BD-Live”. This introduces the ability to go online while playing a blu-ray disc and get new and unique content related to what you’re watching. (more…)

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Blockbuster Delivers A Stab to HD-DVD Market

June 17th, 2007 posted by Artis Oracle in General News

A recent entry on Engadget has revealed Blockbuster’s feelings towards HD-DVDs.  Blockbuster will now stock mostly Blu-ray titles while some HD-DVD titles will still be offered in about 250 stores as well as online.  Blockbuster’s Vice President Matthew Smith says that the reason for going with Blu-ray was due to customer preference - over 70% of the HD discs sold were Blu-ray discs in test markets.  The reason for this may be due to the titles available on Blu-ray, not the cost.  Some Blu-ray exclusive hits include Spiderman and Pirates of the Caribbean.  This does not signal the end of the high-definition format war, but it sure does give Sony an advantage in the Blu-ray department.

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