PS3 owners...

System update 2.01 was just released this past Wednesday (Nov. 21). For 20, 60, and 80 gig PS3 owners, this update has a little surprise waiting for you once you put in a PS2 disc. Incredible (and unbelievable) improved upscaled graphics.

Most of you may remember the 1.80 update earlier this year that essentially fixed the PS2 backwards compatibility issues that plagued the PS3 since launch. The 2.01 update goes one step further and makes PS2 games look even better.

I can verify substantial improvement in the following titles:

Final Fantasy XII
Shadow of the Colossus
Mercenaries
Grand Theft Auto (San Andreas and Liberty City Stories)

These are the only games I've tried so far, but I'm guessing every PS2 game will look better than before. I don't think I'm ever going to be able to play these games on a PS2 again. Imagine GTA not looking like a dark, blurry mess...it's now reality.