Release Date:
Version 1.50: March, 2005
Update 1.51: May 18, 2005
Update 1.52: June 15, 2005
Update 1.51: May 18, 2005
Update 1.52: June 15, 2005
Game Features of Version 1.50:
- play games in UMD format
- game sharing (for supported games)
- save games on Memory Stick
- copy savegames to another Memory Stick
- delete savegames from Memory Stick
Video Features of Version 1.50:
- watch video in UMD format
- watch video saved on Memory Stick
- control panel with audio, angle, subtitle, volume, screen mode, display, chapter, fast forward and reverse, slow, frame advance, repeat, play, pause, and stop controls
- remote control and system buttons can be used for play, pause, menu, stop, chapter, fast forward and reverse, and slow functions
Music Features of Version 1.50:
- play music in UMD format
- play music saved on Memory Stick
- play tracks in Group Mode (from Memory Stick when groups were configured on a PC)
- control panel with previous and next group, previous and next track, fast forward and reverse, play, pause, stop, and group mode controls
- remote control and system buttons can be used for play, pause, stop, skip, and fast forward and reverse functions
Photo Features of Version 1.50:
- view photos in jpeg format (saved on memory stick)
- control panel with view mode, display, help, zoom in and out, rotate left and right, move up/down/left/right, previous and next image, and slideshow controls
- remote control and system buttons can be used for slideshow, zoom, previous and next, rotate, and move functions
Settings Features of Version 1.50:
- network update (update firmware via wi-fi)
- USB mode (for connecting to a PC)
- video settings (UMD menu, audio, and subtitle language)
- photo settings (slideshow speed)
- system settings (language, nickname, format memory stick)
- date and time settings (set date and time, adjust for dayight savings time)
- power save settings (auto backlight shut off, sleep mode)
- sound settings (automatic volume limiter system, key tone)
- security settings (password, parental control)
- network settings (WLAN)
Added in Version 1.51:
- security patch
Added in Version 1.52:
- security strengthened
- UMD music now appears under "Music" in the home menu
(Source: Sony Computer Entertainment)
