OMG!!! Next Firmware update could be Beautiful

[Boucher]

A thread on the Game Trailers' forum claims to have the details on what we can expect from the next PS3 firmware drop.

Nothing's been confirmed by Sony and we'll ask for a 'no comment' when people turn up for work. All this info comes from a source who is said to work "in an R&D department at Sony". Stranger things have happened...

Friends List:
- Voice Messaging is now available as an alternative to text after selecting a user on the friends list. Voice message recordings are capped at 30 seconds.
- Home Integration: Saved PlayStation Home avatar photos can be selected as photo ID for Gamer Card/Friends List.
- Trophy number and Gamer Level are listed under Friend names for quick reference.

Gamer Card & Trophies:
- Gamer Card layout has been changed to more closely resemble the PlayStation Store aesthetic.
- Past Trophy information can be viewed in detail by selecting "Recent Trophy History" option.
- Newly acquired trophies auto-sync in the background
- Server infrastructure for Trophies has been optimized. Resulting in faster retrieval time for Gamer Card and Trophy information.

In-Game XMB:
- Loading time for In-Game XMB has been drastically reduced, resulting in a more seamless in-game experience.
- "Theme settings" options while in-game is now available, allowing custom themes to be applied to the In-Game XMB.
- Internet Browser can now be accessed while in-game.
- Voice messaging and voice chat options can be used while in-game.
- Options that cannot be used in the XMB during game sessions are grayed out (but still selectable) to eliminate user accessibility confusion.

http://www.computerandvideogames.com/article.php?id=208685%3Fcid

Thanks Steve

[CaptainZombie]

Re: OMG!!! Next Firmware update could be Beautiful

A thread on the Game Trailers' forum claims to have the details on what we can expect from the next PS3 firmware drop.

Nothing's been confirmed by Sony and we'll ask for a 'no comment' when people turn up for work. All this info comes from a source who is said to work "in an R&D department at Sony". Stranger things have happened...

Friends List:
- Voice Messaging is now available as an alternative to text after selecting a user on the friends list. Voice message recordings are capped at 30 seconds.
- Home Integration: Saved PlayStation Home avatar photos can be selected as photo ID for Gamer Card/Friends List.
- Trophy number and Gamer Level are listed under Friend names for quick reference.

Gamer Card & Trophies:
- Gamer Card layout has been changed to more closely resemble the PlayStation Store aesthetic.
- Past Trophy information can be viewed in detail by selecting "Recent Trophy History" option.
- Newly acquired trophies auto-sync in the background
- Server infrastructure for Trophies has been optimized. Resulting in faster retrieval time for Gamer Card and Trophy information.

In-Game XMB:
- Loading time for In-Game XMB has been drastically reduced, resulting in a more seamless in-game experience.
- "Theme settings" options while in-game is now available, allowing custom themes to be applied to the In-Game XMB.
- Internet Browser can now be accessed while in-game.
- Voice messaging and voice chat options can be used while in-game.
- Options that cannot be used in the XMB during game sessions are grayed out (but still selectable) to eliminate user accessibility confusion.

http://www.computerandvideogames.com/article.php?id=208685%3Fcid

Thanks Steve

Thanks.............but Sony, where is my website for tracking Trophies?

[rspencer86]

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Man, I hope this list comes true. For some reason, I'm a little skeptical it's legit.

If it is, though... nice.

[Moses Shuttlesworth]

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Damn if this is true that's what I've been waiting for.

[pfunk880]

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Thanks.............but Sony, where is my website for tracking Trophies?

Everything in this update sounds excellent, but yeah, a trophy tracking website is what I really want the most as well.

[aukevin]

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Everything does sound cool, I hope it is true. I like the voice messaging, that way I wouldn't have to type LOL.

[Blzer]

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So I don't know if I'm waiting for the impossible or not, but must it be up to the game developers to allow us to play music in-game off our HDD, or could this be done by Sony themselves?

I like the new features, though!

[luv_mist]

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Slowly putting pressure on the M$ jugular. I'm definitely liking how Sony is stepping up their game....for free. Might force me to buy a PS3 sooner than expected........

[rspencer86]

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Slowly putting pressure on the M$ jugular.

More like slowly pushing Microsoft's knife away from Sony's jugular. The PS3 is way, way behind the 360 and the Wii. I'm glad these features are (hopefully) coming, but let's face it, the 360 has boasted almost all of these features right from the get-go.

[Boucher]

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If this firmware lands Xbox better watch out. what feature would Microsoft have online that playstation wouldnt?

[Lordcledus]

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If this firmware lands Xbox better watch out. what feature would Microsoft have online that playstation wouldnt?

Netflix, more content on marketplace, way more games available for download. To a lot of people these are a big deal. Hopefully a price cut will come soon for the PS3, that could only help Sony get back some of the ground they have lost.

[bcruise]

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Some of this sounds like the "too good to be true, it probably is" category.

I could see it all happening eventually, but in one update? I guess we'll see....

[Flawless]

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Would be a great update, but I'm certainly taking anything that originates from the Gametrailers forums with a huge grain of salt. That place is a cesspool.

[Altimus]

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Netflix, more content on marketplace, way more games available for download. To a lot of people these are a big deal. Hopefully a price cut will come soon for the PS3, that could only help Sony get back some of the ground they have lost.

And the xbox.com integration which is non-existent almost with Sony.

[Blzer]

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If this firmware lands Xbox better watch out. what feature would Microsoft have online that playstation wouldnt?

In-game music being playable off the hard-drive.