While HD DVD was reportedly a no show at the High-Def 2.0
conference, Blu-ray backers like Sony were there in full force. At the conference, Sony VP of advanced technologies Don Eklund confirmed
that a new firmware should be available later this month that would upgrade the PlayStation 3's Blu-ray capabilities to the new Profile
1.1 spec. With this upgrade PlayStation 3 owners will be able to take advantage of interactive features like picture-in-picture playback.
The long-awaited Profile 1.1 firmware upgrade for the PlayStation 3 should be available later this month. It was
confirmed by Don Eklund, EVP of advanced technologies for Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, at the High-Def 2.0 conference Dec. 4 in Los
Angeles.
With several studios lining up 1.1-enabled Blu-ray Discs during the first quarter, the upgrade will allow those discs
with picture-in-picture features to be used on the PS3.
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