Playstation Network and Discussion Part Deux

[CaptainZombie]

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http://blog.us.playstation.com/2010/06/28/playstation-3-system-software-update-v3-40-available-soon-2/

PlayStation 3 System Software Update v3.40 Available Soon

Posted by Eric Lempel // VP, Network Operations Americas

Hi everyone, once again we’re adding new features to the PlayStation 3 (PS3) system via firmware update to ensure we’re bringing you the best, most comprehensive entertainment experience possible. PS3 system software update (v3.40) will be available soon, adding the PlayStation Plus subscription, enhancements to the connection between your PlayStation Network and Facebook accounts and more. Additionally, we’ll be launching system software update (v6.30) for the PSP (PlayStation Portable) system simultaneously with PS3 system software update (v3.40), adding PlayStation Plus compatibility as well as other new features.

We’ve gone ahead and provided a few highlights from PS3 firmware update (v3.40) below:

PlayStation Plus: PlayStation Network users will be able to purchase membership to PlayStation Plus; a new subscription service on the PlayStation Network that provides you with new options to expand and enhance your gaming experience and enable you to gain an exclusive set of features and content. Friendly reminder, all of you PlayStation Network users will continue to have free access to PlayStation Network’s unmatched and expanding suite of new and exclusive features while PlayStation Plus subscribers will gain access to an exclusive and expanding set of gaming features, content and functionality.

Photo Gallery: A new network based photo sharing feature is now available on the Photo Gallery. The enhancement allows you to upload, browse and comment on photos on Facebook and Picasa Web Album. You can also opt to share your photos between your PlayStation Network friends as well as print photos from Photo Gallery.

Video Editor & Uploader: Video Editor and Uploader is a new function found on the XrossMediaBar (XMB), which enables you to edit, save and upload video files stored on the PS3 system to sites such as Facebook or YouTube.

Five Star Rating Support: Users can rate the PlayStation Store content they have purchased with one to five star ratings.

Power Save Settings: The default setting for PS3 System Auto-Off will be set at 2 hours, providing you with additional power save options and further improving power save features on the PS3 system.

Facebook Application: In addition to the latest features introduced in PS3 system software update (v3.40), a separate, new PlayStation Network application on Facebook.com will be made available. This builds upon what was previously launched with Trophies and the ability to publish purchases from the PlayStation Store. Now you can further integrate your PlayStation Network and Facebook accounts with this new application. The application allows you to display your PlayStation Network profile on your Facebook account, find out which of your Facebook friends have a PSN account and send them a PlayStation Network friend request, view your PSN friends’ online status and add the PlayStation Network application tab to your Facebook user profile.

Add Friend Friends list PSN Tab: We’re very excited to be able to provide you with continued system software upgrades, which ensure your PS3 and PSP systems remain compelling offerings for years to come. For more details and instructions on how to update the system software for the PS3 and PSP systems, please visit http://www.us.playstation.com/PS3/Features/SystemUpdate and http://us.playstation.com/support/systemupdates/psp/.

Rumor has it that the friends list avys will change too:

[Blzer]

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Eh, sounds like a decent update for a .10 upgrade, but not too many things I'm interested in. If in fact we can record videos from any game and then save it to our XMB, thats a different story completely and a pretty cool feature to boot... but it doesn't sound like that's how it's implemented. But the Facebook stuff isn't too enthusing for me, even though I'm on it.

[mikenoob]

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Update is now live, downloading it now.

[Blzer]

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Update is now live, downloading it now.

So can we officially get PSN+ now as well?

[bcruise]

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So can we officially get PSN+ now as well?

I didn't see anything about it in the XMB or the PS store, aside from a couple of items that showed up as being discounted with PS+. Maybe at midnight or the store update tomorrow?

Edit: Check that - it's up now - listed as the very first thing on the store.

Oh my...they really do have the entire inFAMOUS Blu-Ray up for download with PS+ - 6.88 GB!! My 60 GB PS3 weeps.

Wait a second...the full game download (for $30) doesn't have the PS+ icon, and it's in the new releases section. Does that mean it's available for everybody to download & buy, and not just PS+ members? The Game Trial looks like the free-for-PS+ part.

[aukevin]

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You need to upgrade that hard drive bcruise.

[Blzer]

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Wow, I'm actually impressed with the video editor! I mean it's not anything dazzling, but the fact they have one is really appealing. I'm already giving it good use haha.

[aukevin]

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I started downloading the update but it quit halfway through, now I can't get on the PSN network at all.

[DickDalewood]

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I like this update, especially the photo and Facebook stuff. I'll also be excited to try out PSN+

[Mo]

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Where is this facebook stuff?

[DXZeke]

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I started downloading the update but it quit halfway through, now I can't get on the PSN network at all.

Were you able to get back online?

[Tiko7523]

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i just dled the update on my "slim" it went smoothly no errors

i have some issues with this PSN + why not give the + members discounts on movies to rent and/or buy?

why isnt the whole store for PSN+ discounted?

its buy 1 year and get 3 months so basically its 50 bucks for 15 months. (Wipeout HD is free along with another couple game arcade games )

the game trail demo for 60 min's is really amazing feature sony is on to something with this.... (only infamous was there tho didnt see any other game yet!?)

i really think we will see what this is all about in the near feature it could be worthwhile if they are updating and giving the users something worthwhile

no new XMB not really caring but it wouldev been nice ( dont really care )

[mikenoob]

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You have to keep subscribing to keep those "free" games though. I would like to try it out, but there's not much in the store to try, so I'll wait a couple months.

[koebner]

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Current North American PSN+ perks:

-Wipeout HD for free
-Rallycross PSOne classic for free
-Age of Zombies Mini for free
-1hr trial (and 6.8GB download) of Infamous
-Free $2 DLC for Warhawk
-$1 off the Fat Princess DLC
-20% discount on Tik/Creat games
-50% discount on all Midway titles (Rampage, Mortal Kombats, etc. Regularly priced at $5)
-One free theme ,two Fat Princess avatars

[aukevin]

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Where is this facebook stuff?

I couldn't find it either.