We had a feeling it wouldn't be too long until the counterpart of the recently released PS3 Firmware 2.80 (Retail) was also available for PS3 Debug / PS3 Test users.

Those interested can grab them below, however, at this time we don't have a changelog from the leaks... should they surface though we will add it to the comments below.

Finally, if you own a PS3 Debug / PS3 Test...

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Hi all guys who saw my Exploit (LibTiff)..

Let me know if it works with every console please.

Download: LibTiff PS3 Exploit on Firmware 2.70

iNSTRUCTiON

1- Unrar
2- Copy the Exploit.tif file to a Pen Drive (Or Memory Stick)
3- Switch On your PS3
4- Select Photo and press / (TRiANGLE) - Show All
5- Again / on the file




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According to AltPlusF4.com (linked above), PS3 Firmware 2.70 is causing bricked systems. However, they are not bricked, just 'locked up' primarily due to certain brands of PS2 to PS3 USB adapters being plugged into the system.

So for now, simply do not use these adapters on the new firmware.

To quote: The PS3's 2.70 firmware is causing some havoc out there...

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I can't count how many times I and many others have told people to not get their hopes up with PS3 firmware updates. Sony didn't 'shaft' anyone.

They haven't even hinted there was a firmware update coming out for the PlayStation 3. Loads of blogs/Web sites have reported what could come in the next firmware update - but why all the hype? Sony hasn't said if the rumored features were...

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Earlier on Sony confirmed some of the features included in the PS3 Firmware 2.70 Update, and then PS3 Firmware 2.70 was released.

Now we have the complete changelog available, as detailed below:

• You can now perform text chat with people who are on you Friends list. You can chat with them while you are playing a game.
• To use this feature, go to [Friends] > [Start New Chat], and then select [Text Chat].
• Using the Internet you can now easily search for the latest information about the games you own. To use this feature select the icon for the game, and then select [Internet Search] from the options menu.
• You can now copy and paste text.
• You can copy test from the Internet browser and past it into the text entry field of the on-screen keyboard to make it easier to enter text.
• You can now set an option to reduce the difference in the volume level between track to help avoid sudden, loud output.
• You can set this option in [Settings] > [Music Settings] > [Dynamic Normalizer].

Friends list on the XMB (XrossMediaBar)

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Earlier today Sony confirmed PS3 Firmware 2.70 Update's features.

Now, PS3 Firmware 2.70 is officially available for download!

Download: PS3 Firmware 2.70 Update (US) / PS3 Firmware 2.70 Update (EU)

If you haven't tried them yet, give PS3 Update Checker v1.4 (Firmware Auto-Downloader) or Alternate PS3 Update Checker v2 a try to grab this PS3 Firmware Update.

Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments below

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Today PlayStation Network Operations Director Eric Lempel has confirmed PS3 Firmware Update 2.70 details, and mentions its coming soon via PS Blog:

Hi everyone, we’re adding some great new features with the next PS3 firmware update (v2.70) that will continue to enhance your connected experience on the PS3. The 2.70 update brings a new Text Chat feature that enables you to...

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Update: Paddy: Recently we had the good fortune of being added to Sony's mailing list for all first party titles. With all the speculative posts regarding the upcoming Firmware I just decided to chance my arm and send an email to my contact at Sony Ireland on Friday. That was the reply I got.

However she did inform me that the official announcement would be Monday, but as you...

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Earlier today, from GDC '09 a PS3 Firmware 2.70 announcement by Sony was rumored.

While we don't have an official word yet, PS3 Firmware 2.70 was confirmed present by many (props to ssneeky10 for the link) including some of the resident PS3 Devs, albeit briefly, on Sony's servers before being removed.

Chances are either a last-minute issue with it was found, or it was...

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According to the folks over at TheSixthAxis (linked above), rumor has it Sony may make an announcement today on PS3 Firmware Update 2.70.

To quote: It’s GDC 2009 over in California, and our ears are to the ground.

We’ve had to put up with the rumor mill grinding about Firmware 2.70 for a while now, but we’ve heard more recently gossip in and amongst our...

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