PS3 Firmware - downloading it manually

No problemo!

I like how Draxxx appears out of nowhere to post us updates on D:L links...

That deserves a props from me...

kudos

Thanks MARSTA-J!
I do need to make myself a bit more well know around here.. That will be the subject of a new topic me thinks...
I just think this is an awesome resource (it helped me!) so to show my thanks, I want to keep it alive and accurate! And on that note...


Update 3.66 (23/06/2011) - http://dau01.ps3.update.playstation.net/update/ps3/image/au/2011_0623_f4cbe2651e9a0c6115028043bdc2c5dd/PS3UPDAT.PUP

System changes
* System stability during use of PS3 format software and network services has been improved.

Good Day Fair Gentlemen,

Today I present;

Update 3.70 (10/08/2011) - http://dau01.ps3.update.playstation.net/update/ps3/image/au/2011_0810_7ee6b91bbd07dde1e65a0681de66745b/PS3UPDAT.PUP

System changes
* Added support for some surround sound headphones.
* 3D support available when accessing Java-based content on Blu-Ray video disks.
* DTS-HD MA, DTS-HD HR decoding/bit stream output (or lossless audio) supported while playing Blu-ray 3D movies.
* 3D digital photos in MPO format can be viewed in 3D on the XMB and in the [Photo Gallery].
* Users are now able to choose to automatically upload saved games using the features added in version 3.60.
* [Automatic Download] under [Settings] has been renamed [Automatic Update]
* Trophies will sync automatically at the time set in [Automatic Update]
* New "Recommendations" function has been added to the [PlayStation Store] that enables users to share links to items with PlayStation Network friends.
* New category called [TV/Video Services] added to the XMB.
* The [TV] category has been removed and its items have been moved to the [TV/Video Services] category.

Network changes
* Changed Friends List sorting. (same sorting like before firmware 3.60)

Update 3.72 (20/9/2011) - http://dau01.ps3.update.playstation.net/update/ps3/image/au/2011_0920_c7d179d273699c2e5d53e401264828f3/PS3PATCH.PUP

System changes
* System stability during use of PS3 format software and network services has been improved.

how big is the new update to download?

sparton wrote:how big is the new update to download?

fuck all
took about 2 mins for me to download it.

sparton wrote:how big is the new update to download?

70.5Mb
(Note, they are calling this PS3PATCH.PUP not PS3UPDAT.PUP)

Whoops..
Better late than never..

Incremental Update 3.73 (18/10/2011) - http://dau01.ps3.update.playstation.net/update/ps3/image/au/2011_1018_077a6a0a9abf3622373e3daa53f3ec70/PS3PATCH.PUP [51.1Mb]

System changes
* System stability during use of PS3 format software and network services has been improved.

Software version 4.0 is up... Can't b fucked writing what it involves I will wait 4 draxx

azza2906 wrote:Can't b fucked writing what it involves I will wait 4 draxx

HA

This is a special dedication, going out to azza2906..

Update Version 4.00 (30/11/11) - http://dau01.ps3.update.playstation.net/update/ps3/image/au/2011_1130_52419374ba45a3d4a2b2dface2594140/PS3UPDAT.PUP
(It all about Vita)

Device connectivity changes
* Users can now copy content such as music, video, image data, games and other applications from the PS3 system to and from the PlayStation Vita
* PlayStation Vita's can now be backed-up to the PlayStation 3
* [PS Vita] has been added as an option under [Remote Play Settings] → [Register Device]

Settings changes
* [Delete PS Vita System’s Backup Files] has been added as a feature under [System Settings]
* PlayStation Plus members can now choose which items are updated by the [Automatic Update] feature
* The [Upload saved data to online storage] option must now be set for each game unless the feature is turned off completely
* [English (United Kingdom)] and [Portuguese (Brazil)] have been added as options under [Settings] → [System Settings] → [System Language]
* The [About PlayStation®3 (PS3™)] feature under [System Settings] has been updated.

Media changes
* Upscaler output and Cinema conversion are now supported for Blu-ray Disc content

Game changes
* [PS Vita System Application Utility] has been added as a feature under [Game]

Network changes
* [Privacy Settings] has been added as a feature under [Account Management], allowing users to control who they receive messages and Friend Requests from.
* [PlayStation Plus] is now displayed under [PlayStation Network] for non-Plus users, allowing them to sign-up for the service

Draxxx wrote:* [PlayStation Plus] is now displayed under [PlayStation Network] for non-Plus users, allowing them to sign-up for the service

Fantastic, an update for that if you dont have Vita.
How will I ever live without you Sony?

Kudos to draxx

Sorry, I missed 4.10. I was off getting married!
Anyone snatch the link??

Update 4.11 (16/2/12) - http://dau01.ps3.update.playstation.net/update/ps3/image/au/2012_0216_7e6dbb1708ab1df66f0a0f0e2987e8f4/PS3UPDAT.PUP [190Mb]

System changes
* Improves certain aspects of system software.


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Update 4.10 (8/2/12) - [Link?]

Settings changes
* You can now set to obtain the correct date and time automatically when you sign in under [Settings] → [Date and Time Settings] → [Set Automatically].
* The disappearing text bug with the [English (United Kingdom)] and [Portuguese (Brazil)] language settings has been fixed for trophy syncing.

Network changes
* Improvements to the Internet Browser including some support for HTML5 content (NetFront).
* The display speed of the Internet Browser has been improved.
* You can now share information about obtained PlayStation Plus discounts and downloads, as well as rated Store content, on Facebook.
* PlayStation Network accounts are now referred to as Sony Entertainment Network accounts.