PS3 Firmware 3.70 Out Soon, Brings Auto Trophy Sync for PS Plus Subscribers

by Mike Bendel on August 9, 2011 @ 8:54 pm


Update: Firmware 3.70 is now available via Network Update or from our download section.

Trophy collecting aficionados know the pain of having to manually re-sync trophies to update the totals on PSN and various stat-tracking sites, including our gamercards. With PS3 firmware 3.70, Sony is adding an ‘Automatic Update’ feature that automatically syncs trophies and uploads save data to the PSN cloud for backup purposes.

The catch? It’s for PS Plus subscribers only.

If you aren’t a member of Sony’s incentive-driven loyalty program, this update isn’t quite as noteworthy. There’s a few additions to be aware of, however. The growing collective of video offerings on PS3 have been moved into a dedicated XMB category dubbed ‘TV/Video Services.’ Beyond that, users can look forward to 3D support in Blu-ray content across Java-based special features, DTS-HD MA and DTS-HD HR support for 3D Blu-ray titles, and the ability to view 3D digital photos in MPO format.

The firmware is due out soon, along with PSP firmware 6.60 – which Sony says is a “minor” update.

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Comments
Robby says:

Just got the prompt. That auto update everything feature is real tempting. I might bite the bullet to get PSN+ just for that feature alone.

August 10, 2011, 4:15 am
january39 says:

Yeah, it is a good feature. I think PS+ is worth it after that months trial i was quite surprised at how much you did get, the discounts were very tempting.

August 10, 2011, 6:38 am
eldiablov says:

Kind of shitty, I guess they've got to give some sort of incentive for people to keep paying that subscription. How far will this go though?

August 10, 2011, 10:23 am
OUTL4W says:

Can't understand why it took this long to implement this.....good thing I am psn+ subscriber.

Slightly off topic ~ can anyone else log into http://us.playstation.com/psn/ or is it me. Damn site been "under maintenance" for the 3rd week now......good freakin' lord.
August 10, 2011, 1:37 pm
Bizarre says:

Thank God I got rid of my PS3 again, I've given up on Sony releasing actual updates that benefit the users.

August 10, 2011, 2:39 pm
Abe Froeman says:

There's only so much a console can do. What features do you need at the moment that consoles don't already do?

I pop on my consoles, check who's online, then fire up the game. I'll occasionally go browse Netflix or rent a movie, and I'd be willing to bet that 90% of the people reading this use their consoles the exact same way. I don't need or want anything more from it.
August 10, 2011, 5:59 pm
Robby says:

The only thing I want on my PS3 is cross game party chat. From being a major xbox player to starting to play the ps3 alot, it kills me that this feature isn't on it.

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I've been able to log in for the past 3 weeks and just logged in right now.
August 10, 2011, 6:48 pm
Bizarre says:

Well What I want is more upgrades on already implemented features rather then new features. Example would be a better browser,

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Well What I want is more upgrades on already implemented features rather then new features. Example would be a better browser, I would love cross game chat as mentioned above but that feature is a bust.
August 10, 2011, 7:00 pm
Abe Froeman says:

I have no need to use a browser on a console. I think when away from my work laptop, I'm browsing from my phone 99% of the time. Sure it would be nice to have a better one, but it's not a knockout for reasons why not to buy a PS3, etc.

August 10, 2011, 8:09 pm
eldiablov says:

The only feature I want is MKV support.

August 10, 2011, 9:14 pm
BlackSheep says:

Well xbox has nice updates and I would love espn,cross party chat, and a new ui because I hate the xmb so much

August 10, 2011, 9:46 pm
Dan says:

The XMB looks like ass even more now, the icons look ridiculous, as does the new iPlayer.

August 11, 2011, 6:19 am
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