Export to Playstation 3 broken in Final Cut Express 4 ?

I used to use FCE3, and would export HD to my Playstation 3 successfully.
I use "Export to MP4" H.264, 1920x1080, 25000Kbps (25 Mbps) 30 fps frame rate, high quality.
Worked every time.
Upgraded to Final Cut Express 4.0.1 and now the PS3 says the files are "unsupported" I know the PS3 is very finnicky over files but I cannot see any differences in my files.

Tom Wolsky wrote:
Shoot and edit in standard video formats and use Graeme Nattress' Film Look plugin.
This? http://www.nattress.com/Products/filmeffects/filmeffects.htm
So my best bet is to shoot in 1440x1080 (12Mbps) and a frame rate of either 60i or PF30 when using FCE4?
What is the difference between 60i and PF30 frame rates?
I am using a Canon HF10.

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