PlayStation 3 firmware update (V4.0) paves way to PlayStation Vita Launch

Sony's latest PlayStation firmware update (version 4.0) turns your PlayStation 3 into a content management device. With the PlayStation Vita handheld console due next February the update will allow the transfer of games, music, pictures and videos. The backup of your Vita games onto your PS3 hard drive will also be possible.Adding friend filters and a BluRay video upscaler and cinema conversion is also added.


Sony hinted at exciting announcement they will make over the coming months with speculation of about a PlayStation 4 or exclusive game titles. The have just lost Resistance and Ratchet & Clank developers Insomniac Games as a Sony exclusive.

For UK users the additional "British English" option will be welcomed.

PSVita launches in Asia this month with US and Europe release in February 2012.

PS3 download list

Games

• Sam & Max: Beyond Time & Space Bundle (Full Season – Episodes 1-5): £15.99
• Deus Ex: Human Revolution: £39.99
• Deus Ex: Human Revolution – Complete Edition: £47.99
• Dead Island + Bloodbath DLC Bundle: £35.99
• Ion Assault HD: £7.99
• Galaga Legions DX & Pac-Man CE Dx Namco Generations Bundle: £11.99
• The Big Head Bundle (includes Zombie Racers, Retro Cave Flyer & Doodle Pool) (minis): £1.99

Trial and Unlock

• Voltron: Defender Of The Universe: £7.99

Add-ons

• Agarest: Generations Of War Zero: Various
• Ace Combat Assault Horizon skin sets: Various
• Dynasty Warriors 7: Xtreme Legends Costume Pack 1: £0.79
• Dynasty Warriors 7: Xtreme Legends New Weapon Pack 1: £2.39
• Mercury Hg – Rare Elements Pack: £1.59
• Elevator Action Deluxe – Extra Character -TIME GAL: Free
• NBA 2K12 – NBA Legends Showcase: £6.29
• Voltron: Defender of the Universe – Arena of Doom: £1.59
• White Knight Chronicles II: Various