104w ago - Today I have updated Rogero PS3 Buttons Layout Changer to version 1.1 which now supports more PlayStation 3 models with Geohot and Wutangrza PS3 CFW.

Download: Rogero PS3 Buttons Layout Changer v1.1

Rogero PS3 Buttons Layout Changer v1.1 (28/05/2011)

• Added support for fewer PS3 models that didn't work with version 1.0
  
• Added the Geohot/Wutangrza compatible package as requested by some users.
  

Rogero PS3 Buttons Layout Changer v1.0

This is a small application for the PlayStation(R)3 that can change the default Buttons Layout (Cross or Circle being the default Enter/Accept Button). It is useful for the JPN PS3 model owners to make "X"/Cross the Default [Enter/Accept] Button like the USA/EUR PS3 Models.

• It is compatible with PS3 FW Version 3.41 & 3.55 only.
  
• It checks for the PS3 FW version automatically and can detect it even if a spoof was applied.
  
• Many errors checking routines are applied before changing any parameters.
  

I wrote it for my personal use, I do have a JPN PS3, and I thought of sharing it because it may help other users too who wants to change their JPN PS3 Buttons Layout in a simple/quick way.

Cheers,

104w ago - Today PlayStation 3 hacker SvenGDK has released PS3 Multi Tools for Windows v2, which allows users to manage their PS3 games, download the latest PS3 CFW, sign packages, format HDDs to FAT32, copy games and more.

Download: PS3 Multi Tools for Windows v2 / PS3 Multi Tools for Windows v2 (Mirror)

To quote: What is PS3 Multi Tools for Windows?
"PS3 Multi Tools for Windows" is the new version of "Multi Tools for PS3".

With this tool you can:

• Manage your games
• NEW: Work faster with the new execution box (Execute commands like "copy" or "format")
• Easily copy games to other HDDs
• Format a HDD to FAT32 (over 32GB)
• Sign Package files (.pkg)
• Easy report bugs with the Reporter (Under settings)
• NEW: Download the newest Custom Firmwares like DualBoot CFW
• NEW: Get always the latest of your PS3 CFW Backup Manager like Multiman
• Easy select your HDD for games on the menu (NEW: If not found, you can enter it manually)

Other changes:

• New Design
• Improved copy speed
• Added a clock

Requirements:

104w ago - You can now update to multiMAN 02.00.02 PS3 Backup Manager, which includes several changes as outlined in the changelog below.

Changelog:

• Fixed: handling of themes_dir and covers_dir options in options.ini (broken in .01)
  
• Fixed: handling of NETHOST definitions in options.ini (broken in .01)
  
• Changed: Remember user font selection on exit (prevents reverting to theme font at each startup)
  

File Manager related:

• Added: Context menu in File Manager (similar to right-click) with CIRCLE button (all other shortcuts are removed)
  
• Changed: Removed File Manager from mode list (L1/R1 skips it)
  
• Changed: File size in File Manager shown with 2 decimal precision
  
• Added: "File Manager Access" option in SETTINGS XMMB column - PIN protected - to disable FileManager mode
  
• Changed: Key to select multiple files/folders: [SQUARE] (was [select])
  
• Left pane shows up to 60 characters and right up to 55 for file/folder names (was 26/22)
  

XMMB related:

• Added: "Poster and Cover Alteration" option in XMMB Settings column
  
• Added: "Button Assignment" option in XMMB Settings column
  
• Added: Current selection in Settings column remembered

105w ago - PlayStation 3 developer Andreas Oman has updated Showtime Media Player for PS3 today to v2.99.401 which includes several bug fixes and performance tweaks, as follows:

Showtime v2.99.401 Changelog:

• Fix alignment issues with subtitles.
  
• Make sure each rendered text line is aligned same way as the text bounding box
  
• Fixes ticket #497
  
• Don't crash if text rendering fails
  
• freetype: If we are unable to get a face with style modifiers, try to get one without
  
• It's ok since we can do italic and bold ourselfs. Before this Showtime crashed
  
• httpclient: Fix regression with non-chunked transfered data
  
• Problem when reading last bytes of file (truncated reads)
  
• Affected playback of .mov/.mp4 files
  

Download Link: Showtime Media Player for PS3 v2.99.401

Showtime 2.99.393 Changelog:

• New PS3 icon in XMB (credits to gizmo)
  
• Improved subtitle rendering (Can now do some styles, etc from SSA/ASS)
  
• subtitles: Add support for Windows 1250 character encoding
  
• Handle UTF-8 BOM in SRT files
  
• Fix various bugs in PS3 Cell accelerated video decoder
  
• Improve...

108w ago - Today Nintendo has confirmed (PDF) that the Wii's successor will be shown and playable at E3 this year, and that the new home console will be launching sometime in 2012.

According to several reports, the next-gen 'Project Cafe' Wii will utilize a new controller providing users with a unique view to streamed content from their console and TV.

To quote from MCVUK (linked above): "A fierce fortnight of rumours concerning the Wii 2 has been rounded off with official confirmation of a new Nintendo home console.

The platform holder confirmed as much in a note attached to its most recent financial report. It confirms that a “successor” to the popular motion sensing machine will launch at some point in 2012. It will be shown at this year's E3 in June."

Finally, for those wondering E3 runs this year from June 7 to June 9, 2011.