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CES 2008: future PS3 BD-Live update, Profile 2.0 players Sapphire 3, 4

Posted Jan 07, 2008 at 02:17AM by Ryan A. Listed in: Gadgets, PlayStation 3 Tags: Sony
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According to website Blu-ray.com, Sony's booth at the on-going Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas is showcasing two new Blu-ray players and has also something exciting to offer in the future for PlayStation 3 owners.

First, it was mentioned that players Sapphire 3 and 4 are currently on display and that the two are both carrying Profile 2.0 or what is referred to as BD-Live. For those not familiar with this specific profile, here are some of its standard features:
  • 64KB built-in persistent memory
  • 1GB local storage capability
  • Mandatory secondary video decoder
  • Mandatory secondary audio decoder
  • Mandatory virtual file system
  • Mandatory Internet connection capability
Also, it was revealed in the said booth that Sony will soon be offering a firmware update for the PS3 that will give players BD-Live capabilities. The arrival of the next system upgrade wasn't specified but this is certainly good news for Blu-ray lovers everywhere who own a PS3.

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4 Comments


Sort by:
   by Ash735 - 2008-01-07
 » As HD-DVD starts to fall...
Sony take this time to update Blu-ray once again, things are really starting to tip in favour for Blu-ray.

   by Advertising -
   by Kazuki - 2008-01-07
 » sweet
Thank god I bought the PS3 for a blu-ray player and not a game system, Kick ass!


PS3 will always be a blu-ray player first and foremost!


   Re: Lifeline - 2008-01-07
 » Same here
"PS3 will always be a blu-ray player first and foremost" and secondary a games machine!

   Re: Eclipze_ - 2008-01-07
 » ...
A gameing machine that USES blu-ray. lol go watch a movie hoez.


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