MikeE21286
Member
Valkyr Junkie said:
ok, thanks. But after that period of time we will be able to play the movies on all sets? That's weird....so they will actually be different versions only playable on certain sets or something.
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Sony announces PS3 Firmware 3.50 (3D Blu-Ray movie support)
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ok, thanks. But after that period of time we will be able to play the movies on all sets? That's weird....so they will actually be different versions only playable on certain sets or something.
MikeE21286 said:
want to watch Avatar? Buy a Panasonic TV and get it bundled for free - exclusively. Already have a Panasonic TV? Tough shit, Panasonic hates you too.
Want to watch How to Train your Dragon? Buy a Samsung. Bolt, Alice in Wonderland? buy a Sony.
Basically everyone is buying up exclusivity for titles in an attempt to sway people to buy their TV/bluray player/glasses pack. Result being only Sony titles (Monster House and Cloudy....meatballs) are actually available to buy.
flyinpiranha
Member
Mad_Ban said:
That must hurt. I couldn't imagine playing my 360/PS3 games on an SDTV. When I got my HDTV a couple years ago it seemed to me THAT'S when the "next gen" started.
I'm stoked about Netflix. With Reach my 360 is on too much as it is and having disc-less Netflix on the PS3 would be perfect as I think it's the way better media center. Although I don't really dig the Netflix interface ... but that will just take some getting use to.
mrklaw said:
Are you serious? That's actually pretty shitty and besides the glasses is making me hate this 3D push even more.
Valkyr Junkie
Member
MikeE21286 said:
Nah, the disks will be universal, you just won't be able to obtain them any other way initially. Reports are that these exclusivity periods are "surprisingly lengthy."
SolidusDave
Member
They said 3D would be possible for photos this year as well.
Turns out it (well, the basis) was already implemented in 3.40 and it's now available via a XMB app.
"PlayMemories" is a free download, currently only available in the jp and asia stores but it's already in english.
it expands the photo viewing capabilities on the PS3 to:
- view 3D photos
- view Multiangle photos
This is the online manual which basically shows what you can do with it:
http://support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/www/disoft/int/playmemories/3d.html
Youtube is supposed to become available in 3D on the PS3 as well, maybe that's connected to the web browser update.
Turns out it (well, the basis) was already implemented in 3.40 and it's now available via a XMB app.
"PlayMemories" is a free download, currently only available in the jp and asia stores but it's already in english.
it expands the photo viewing capabilities on the PS3 to:
- view 3D photos
- view Multiangle photos
This is the online manual which basically shows what you can do with it:
http://support.d-imaging.sony.co.jp/www/disoft/int/playmemories/3d.html
Youtube is supposed to become available in 3D on the PS3 as well, maybe that's connected to the web browser update.
Dreams-Visions
Member
he's very serious. and yes, 3DTVs are about to get their 3rd strike on America's Got Talent.flyinpiranha said:
Valkyr Junkie
Member
SolidusDave said:
Is it difficult to find on the PSN store? Browsing that thing is a nightmare.
caligula13
Gold Member
YESS!! 3D Blu Ray Update!! Now i am happy!!
Dead Prince
Banned
will wait for 3.52. I'll let you guys download and see what it breaks ;P
SolidusDave
Member
Valkyr Junkie said:
In the HK store (should apply to all Asia Stores) it's called "PlayMemories" and is one of the latest downloads (upper right corner has a chronological ordered list for that).
In the JP store it has a japanese name but you should be able to recognize it ("icon" is that of a PS3 game/demo), it's 184 MB I think.
The latest downloads in the JP store can be found in the second selection from above.
Freshmaker
I am Korean.
Least it's stable and doesn't induce motion sickness while browsing titles. Netflix on my 360 usually chokes on any movies I try to run. "Connection speed has changed, rebuffering. Connection has slowed, rebuffering. Connection speed has changed rebuffering. Connection too slow can't continue payback."Snuggler said:
Vs my PS3's Netflix where none of that crap happens.
Freshmaker said:
Yeah, that's the one thing PS3 Netflix does better with - what you mentioned. It's very annoying, but it only happens occasionally for me. The PS3 version runs much slower, rewinding and fast forwarding are pretty much useless and browsing the queue is a lot slower. Also, the video quality is better on 360 when I'm not having connection problems. Plus, having to put in the disc every time is a minor annoyance.
If PS3 XMB Netflix is the best of both worlds, it'll be my go-to destination for Netflix streaming.
It's definitely coming before the 22nd of October. Worst case scenario, they don't launch it with the firmware and instead release it on the 19th of Oct. We'll know for sure on Monday whether or not it's coming next weekMrPliskin said:
You're right, but they have a tendency of launching these apps around firmware releases so it wouldn't surprise me if they launched it with the firmware. Netflix for N.A., MUBI for E.U., ITV for U.K.Majine said:
Believe.
Mithos
Member
flyinpiranha said:
Not everyone have a crap CRT SDTV, mine can take 720p, 1080i on the HDMI input (Philips 32PW9551), sure it do not display native 720p or 1080i on the screen but the picture quality is very good, actually I prefer how the picture looks when running my PS3 on it compared to when I plugin my PS3 on a HDTV.
SolidusDave
Member
Killthee said:
Sometimes they need to integrate stuff in the firmware so that apps like Vidzone can use specific features.
MUBI will probably also be a Store download and will be released when the service and/or software is ready, more or less independent from upcoming firmwares.
Stuff like ITV usually sleeps in the firmware and pops up in the XMB once the service is ready (it's just a web link anyway).
BobTheFork
Member
I don't know if the ps3 could handle Chrome constantly filling up the HD with useless shit.Noisepurge said:Chrome as a browser, make it happen!
H_Prestige
Banned
Does ps3 even have enough RAM to run Chrome?
Killthee said:
XMB Netflix is scheduled to come out around this time and there's been a rumor going around that the internet browser will receive an update in this firmware
Browser upgrade! Hurrah!
Sony said:
How many is many? More or less then the amount of people that have purchased PSP Go's?
ClassyPenguin
Banned
Netflix XMB!
Browser will probably still disappoint, it's Sony after all.
Browser will probably still disappoint, it's Sony after all.
StealthGoblin
Banned
doitlive said:
Hopefully they make it better for Move navigation.
DangerousDave
Member
Killthee said:
The damn Kevin Butler ads make me laught each time that I see any declaration of a real VP of Sony.
I'm not able to know if it's a real or fake VP.
Valkyr Junkie
Member
shwimpy said:
HTML5 and Flash 10 for starters.
jetsetfluken
Member
Been waiting for XMB Netflix, didn't some source say October a few months back?
Can't wait since I haven't watched a real movie in so long. Then again it would only hurt my gaming backlog, sitting there wasting time watching when I could be playing. :lol
Can't wait since I haven't watched a real movie in so long. Then again it would only hurt my gaming backlog, sitting there wasting time watching when I could be playing. :lol
H_Prestige said:
Chrome is based on Webkit, as is Safari and the Steam Client. Its OSS so theoretically Sony could adapt it to the PS3 and Webkit already runs on portable devices like the iPhone and Android devices.
Currently the PS3 uses an ancient version of the Netfront browser, a more likely scenario is that they'll update the Netfront browser to 4.0, which is suppose to be 20x faster then the older version and supports HTML5. I believe the PSN store is also using browser components so an updated browser should improve performance.
Gouty said:
HDMI 1.3 increased bandwidth to 340Mhz/10.2 Gbps, which hasn't been raised with HDMI 1.4. So while the PS3 can't add HDMI 1.4 features like Ethernet-channel over HDMI, it can add 3D with the available bandwidth.
Iron_Scimitar
Banned
shwimpy said:
DITTO.
hikarutilmitt
Member
Mohonky said:
It'll be 1080p, but BDJ won't work when in 3D mode due to the extra processing cost.
Here is the change list
-3D BluRay Support
-Move can be used as web browser cursor.
-Users reports can be sent from PS3 through the 'Friends' tab.
-3D notice screen for 3D enabled games.
-You can access to your Facebook profile
-Better description of the 14 most common errors.
-PSN+ Store updated.
-New Qriocity icon in the Music section. Service still unavailable.
Mad props to TTP!
-3D BluRay Support
-Move can be used as web browser cursor.
-Users reports can be sent from PS3 through the 'Friends' tab.
-3D notice screen for 3D enabled games.
-You can access to your Facebook profile
-Better description of the 14 most common errors.
-PSN+ Store updated.
-New Qriocity icon in the Music section. Service still unavailable.
Mad props to TTP!
Yup.TTP said:
badcrumble
Member
Well, that's sort of unexciting. I hope the browser was updated with more than just that.Fersis said:
Better description of errors is overdue, though, and that'll actually be pretty nice if and when they do occur.
BUT YOU CAN CHECK YOUR FACEBOOK PROFILE! OMG!!!badcrumble said:
Also in before:
1) Another update!!??
2) It takes an hour to update here!!!! Damn you SONY!
3) It takes 5' here buddy.
4) Lets look hidden features!
5) ZOMG PRINTER SUPPORT!
6) My PS3 doesnt work after update.
IonicSnake
Banned
Fersis said:
That alone is worth the update.
H_Prestige
Banned
So that was the big update to the browser?