Sony Computer Entertainment has released its PS3 Firmware 4.20 last Tuesday, June 26, 2012. The PlayStation 3 system software update will provide a lot of fixes as well as new functions when it comes to the video gaming platform. The new features to be included in the Firmware are the following: a stereo headset that is wireless and with sidetone functionality, provides its users with setting control when it comes to the time until it turns itself off automatically as well as a multiple save system that allows you to save lots of save items or data.
A list which is complete with all the details about the planned special fixes and features of PlayStation 3 Firmware 4.20 was posted by a NeoGAF user which is discussed below.
Wireless Stereo Headset
When you connect the stereo headset which is wireless (CECHYA-0080), you will have the capability of adjusting the level of the sidetone for the microphone audio. You can do this be selecting the Sidetone that you can find under Settings-Accessory Settings-Audio Device Settings.
For those who utilize the Wireless Stereo Headset in order to watch moves on DVD and Blu-ray on the PS3, the Firmware 4.20 will allow sound functionality which is virtually surround that gives you optimum audio experience.
- Off – disable the microphone audio
- 1-5 – enables the Microphone audio
Automatic Turn Off
The PlayStation 3 Firmware 4.20 allows you to set the time that will enable the system to turn off by itself. You can do this by going under the Settings and then selecting the Power Save Settings where you can find the System Auto-Off. Once you have set the default time, you can change the time for Photo/Music/TV/Video and for the Other Features/Game.
- Photo/Music/TV/Video – You can select from the time settings of one to five hours before it automatically shuts off.
- Other Features/Game – The same with the time setting for the Photo/Music/TV/Video.
If you allowed System Auto-Off in the PS3 Firmware prior to this new version, the time you have selected will be applicable for both the Photo/Music/TV/Video and for the Other Features/Game.
The default time settings are After Four Hours for the Photo/Music/TV/Video and After One Hour for the Other Features/Game.
Save Game Selection
Under Games go to Save Data Utility (PS3TM). Once you have already found it, you will now be able to choose the Multiple Save Data Items where you can either copy or delete these data as a group.
- You are not allowed to use Copy Multiple system to choose data or information which is copy-protected.
- Some of the save data or information are not available to be copied.
- On the screen display’s upper right hand corner, you can find some items such as the amount of the selected data items saved, total data items saved as well as the total size of the files of the data items saved and selected.
These are the updates that you will see and experience at the PlayStation 3 Firmware 4.20. If further updates are released, you will surely know it in the