Playstation 3 Updated to Firmware 1.70

As of April 18th, Playstation 3 owners can now update their Playstation 3’s firmware to 1.70, which adds a few additional functions to the Playstation 3’s already rich feature set. The most notable of additions is the ability to play downloaded Playstation 1 titles on the Playstation 3.

Previously, PS1 titles downloaded from the Playstation Network had only been playable on the Playstation Portable system. As of now, previously downloaded titles are still only playable on the PSP, but beginning on April 26, 2007, Sony will begin releasing Playstation titles that are compatible with both the PSP and PS3.

It has also been explained that save data will be compatible between the PS3 and PSP as well but will require your PSP to be updated to firmware 3.40, which was also released recently.

In addition, the Playstation 2’s backwards compatibility received an upgrade, which increases the PS3’s peripheral support. You will now be able to use force feedback in Logitech's GT-Force Pro steering wheel, which is something PS3 fans, particularly fans of the GT HD download have been eagerly anticipating. Also added to the compatibility list are the, the Densha de Go! Shinkansen Controller, Densha de Go! Controller Type 2 and Hori's Flight Stick 2.