Time to fire up Network Update folks! Fully detailed yesterday, firmware 2.5 for PlayStation 3 is now officially available and includes the following changes and additions:

* The [BD/DVD Settings] option under [Settings] has been renamed as [Video Settings]
Also, multiple video content items can be now played in order. You can edit this option in [Video Settings] -> [Sequential Playback]
* A scene search feature has been added to the category. You can easily select a scene that you want to watch. This feature can be accessed from [Scene Search] in the control panel that is displayed during video playback.
* The [Sign Up for PlayStation Network] and [Account Management] options have been improved. You an now create and manage an account more easily.
* A feature has been added that allows the PS3 system or wireless controller to turn off automatically when not used for a certain period of time. You can set this feature in [Settings] -> [Power Save Settings]

Although not mentioned in the official changelog, firmware 2.5 adds support for Flash 9 encoded videos as well. We have included a direct link below for those who wish to download and install the system software update manually.

Download PS3 Firmware 2.5

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