For those who tuned in yesterday, we reported all the nifty updates coming to the PS3 via the 2.50 update. We’ll our buddies at PlayStation Blog have shared the additional ggodies you’ll get in you bag.
“In addition to the features announced yesterday, Firmware 2.50 will feature Flash 9 support for the PS3’s browser, according to this post on the official PlayStation community forums.”
So, it looks like we are gearing up for tomorrow’s PlayStation Firmware update with a shutdown of the PSN today. What will we see? Just your normal “There’s nothing to see here” banner. So don’t expect to increase your Pixel Junk Eden score online.
We’re liking the addition of letting you know when your friend last played on his PS3. You can then bust his chops and mention to turn on that dust collector. Here’s the quick recap on what’s changing:
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* Support for the PS3 Official Bluetooth Headset - we’ve told you about the upcoming Bluetooth Headset and SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Confrontation Bundle on the Blog. This latest firmware installment enables High-Quality (HQ) mode, which delivers clear and wide-band online voice chat. On top of that, an added on-screen indicator shows battery status, volume level and use of HQ mode.
* PlayStation Trophies interface enhancements - I know that many of you are busy collecting trophies and raising your PlayStation Trophy level. This update makes sharing and comparing your trophies with your friends even easier. On 1st part of the profile page you’ll see a symbol under level that represents level and the actual percentage towards the next level along with the existing level meter. The level symbol carries over to the trophy comparison screen where you will now be able to see your level, your friend’s level and the percentage towards the next level for both users along with all of the game by game comparison information you see today.
* Friend status – Offline friends on your Friends list will have information below their avatars that will indicate how long it has been since they were last online.
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As of now, nothing special to report. From the keyboard on PlayStations Blog:
“Just wanted to give everyone a quick heads up that a PS3 firmware update (v2.42) is now available for download. This update improves the playback quality of some PLAYSTATION 3 and PlayStation format software.”
Some sites were reporting the release of Life with PlayStation. Here is what Life with PlayStation is all about:
Via PlayStation Blog
Well, since Sony pulled firmware 2.40 many user’s wondered why. I know many gamers who downloaded it and never had an issue. I guess 1% does mean something to someone. Anywho, the problem has now been fixed with Firmware 2.41 and the world seems good again. One special update for those who already had 2.40, a new Platinum Trophy. Our Friends over at Kotaku picked up on the new icon, so we’ll promptly show you the pic below:
Straight from Playstations lips..er keyboard keys:
Hi, everyone. As many of you know, we released PS3 firmware update v2.40 last week, but had to take it offline temporarily because, for a limited number of users, the XMB wouldn’t display after the update was installed. We’ve been able to fix the problem, and I’m happy to report that firmware update v2.41 will be released shortly.
We want to extend our apologies to the PlayStation community for any inconvenience. Now we’ll be looking forward to seeing everyone online and racking up those trophies!
Thanks Sony for the Update!
Pics Via Kotaku
After close to 15 hours of uptime, the firmware for the Playstation 3’s, 2.40 has been taken down. The official Playstation Blog has the latest on what’s happening. In the meantime, please read below what Sony has posted concerning the 2.40 update:
As has been reported on many gaming blogs and websites, we have temporarily taken Firmware v2.40 offline. We’ve received a limited number of calls from consumers experiencing an issue with installing the system software update on their PS3. While our consumer services department has seen a low volume of calls on this topic, we are committed to providing the PS3 community with XMB access features delivered in the v2.40 update. We are working diligently to isolate the problem for those few consumers and to identify a solution before we put the firmware back up.
For those of you (me) who have downloaded the updated firmware, if you’ve got no problems your all set. Enjoy the wonderfulness that is in-game Xross media bar. And the trophies.. oh baby the TROPHIES! For you Xbox360 jerks, have your moment. With your working XBox Live achievements and all. Ahh Shut it!
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For those of you that anxiously waited for midnight to strike, you probably noticed a message telling you “A System update is available”. This is probably the longest feeling update, or maybe it’s because I couldn’t wait much longer. Nevertheless, update 2.40 is now live under mrjuandrful’s PS3. Trophies here I come!
Go get the update, play for a bit and come back here to read more of our funnies.
The much anticipated release of the coolest firmware to date will be released on Wednesday July 2nd. To go along with the in-game XMB will also be PS3’s Trophy System. Here’s what we can expect and what game we can expect to see the Trophy system in use:
Super Stardust HD, a PLAYSTATION Network-exclusive released in June 2007, will be the first game to leverage Trophies and will offer a variety of trophies. Trophy support in Super Stardust HD will be available for first-time users who purchase the game soon after firmware v2.40 is released, while those who previously purchased and downloaded the title will be prompted to install a free patch.
PS3 users can expect to see additional games bringing Trophies support to their feature sets through 2008 and beyond, providing even greater opportunity to showcase their accomplishments and compete with friends. The following first-party games are also slated to offer Trophy support:
- BUZZ! Quiz TV
- LittleBigPlanet
- MotorStorm Pacific Rift
- NBA 09 - PS3
- PAIN
- PixelJunk Eden
- Resistance 2
- SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Confrontation
- Warhawk
To further emphasize the community aspects of this system software update, the amount of people you can add to your PSN friends list has been doubled, to 100.
I will be really impressed if Sony goes back to previous first-party games. Resistance would be a great reason to blow the dust off the cover and slide that bad boy in! Anyone interested in Pixel Junk Monsters Trophies?
Image Via Kotaku
Latest info is that Sony will not release this Firmware update until closer to E3. What a better way to greet all the E3 nerds than to say, “You’re here and you can’t see the firmware we just released to everyone else.” Unless they’re flying to LA with their PS3’s… doubt it or they go to the Sony booth, damn you E3 nerds!!!. Anywho, Here’s what you can expect through XMB:
* Friend category
* View, send, receive messages
* Manage downloads
* Set the vibration feature of the controller
* Sign in to PlayStation Network
* Register friends
* Manage Bluetooth devices
* Terminate the game
* Music category
* Use the system BGM
* Work the system BGM operation panel
* Settings category
* Assign controllers
* View profiles
* Game category
* Set audio devices
* Use the voice changer
Via Kotaku Via CVG
Let the battle begin. PS3 owners will FINALLY get what Xbox360 owners have grown to love for years now. In-game XMB (cross media bar), and trophies (achievements).
A new PLAYSTATION 3 firmware update (v2.36) will be launching soon, improving system stability when playing select PlayStation format software titles. We’re also happy to officially report that the 2.40 system software update for PS3 will include “XMB” access in-game. The update will also include “trophies,” an exciting new feature that we’ll be providing more details on soon, as well as some other new enhancements. We’ve talked about some of this on the blog previously and know that many of you can’t wait to get your hands on these features. You can expect us to share all of the official details shortly.
Via Playstation.Blog
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