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[dallow_bg]

Anyone get it?

 

[chubigans]

If true, then it should be hitting 11central tonight, like all previous FW updates. Awesomeness.

I think that PS3 firmwares are always announced one week before... on tuesdays.

Not true actually:

http://blog.us.playstation.com/2009/01/20/upcoming-ps3-firmware-v260-update/

Posted a few hours before the update hit.

 

[DJ Crimson]

Great been a while since we last got one.:lol

 

[____]

I got kicked off PSN about a half an hour or so ago and I thought that was kind of weird.

Maybe that's when it happened?

 

[DoomGyver]

FIX THE CLOCK ALREADY.

goddam.shits.fucking.annoying.

 

[gofreak]

This would be a nice GDC present..but I'd eat a broom if the rumoured feature list was true.

 

[Speevy]

What are we waiting on exactly, other than the few people who will inevitably come in and say something like "Hope they finally get in-game XMB."

 

[dallow_bg]

Waiting to see if there are any cool features. Crossing my fingers.

 

[Speevy]

I know that, but what's the big one? My imagination has wilted since they released the last few things I wanted.

 

[drtomoe123]

What are we waiting on exactly, other than the few people who will inevitably come in and say something like "Hope they finally get in-game XMB."

I want this damn sign-out bug fixed.

 

[h3ro]

Waiting to see if there are any cool features. Crossing my fingers.

Well I personally hope they finally get in-game XMB.

 

[____]

What are we waiting on exactly, other than the few people who will inevitably come in and say something like "Hope they finally get in-game XMB."

I'd say most people are waiting on:

- clock fix
- cross-game invites
- voice messaging

that's all i've heard recently, although I think the first page has a lot more

edit:

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 aquired 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 seemless 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.

Misc:
- Other slight UI tweaks and enhancements.

 

[BeeDog]

If the new firmware does indeed bring the "log in with multiple PSN accounts" function, I truly hope LBP is patched, and RE5 as well.

 

[DJ Crimson]

I'd say most people are waiting on:

- clock fix
- cross-game invites
- voice messaging

that's all i've heard recently, although I think the OP has a lot more

No one even gives a fuck about the clock, people just keep mentioning it because its fucking funny that it has been this way for so long.

 

[gofreak]

I know that, but what's the big one? My imagination has wilted since they released the last few things I wanted.

Cross-game voice chat and cross-game invites seem to be the most talked about outstanding features (i think?), possibly because of Live comparisons as much as anything else.

The rumoured list includes one of those feature, I think, (voice chat). But it includes lots of other things too that overall make the rumour less likely..imo.

 

[overthehill99]

If the new firmware does indeed bring the "log in with multiple PSN accounts" function, I truly hope LBP is patched, and RE5 as well.

Yeah LBP is perfect for that. I wonder if its only 2 or if it can go up to 4.

 

[____]

No one even gives a fuck about the clock, people just keep mentioning it because its fucking funny that it has been this way for so long.

lmao i think it'd be funny if they left it alone.

it seems like something so simple to fix...yet it stays.

keep the lulz going

 

[Angelus Errare]

I'm going to be that glass half empty guy and say......this shit ain't coming. Getting your hopes up for nothing.

 

[Speevy]

Here are some things I would kill for.

-Universal cross-regional funds converter
-Show what PS1/PS2 games people are playing, show what movies/music they are listening to.
-Standard screen capture tool for all future PSN releases
-Create your own folder icons for GAMES

 

[DMeisterJ]

So no one downloaded it? It tells you what it does before you download it right?

 

[Speevy]

Oh, and a theme creator (even one that you have to pay for) that works right from your PS3 would be awesome.

 

[Guy LeDouche]

What are we waiting on exactly, other than the few people who will inevitably come in and say something like "Hope they finally get in-game XMB."

wait for E3 seriou spost

 

[overthehill99]

Here are some things I would kill for.

-Universal cross-regional funds converter
-Show what PS1/PS2 games people are playing, show what movies/music they are listening to.
-Standard screen capture tool for all future PSN releases
-Create your own folder icons for GAMES

I'm pretty sure showing what PS1/PS2 game your playing is not possible, because the disc is not giving off a name at all. Same with DVDs. Some Blu-Ray do, but some don't too.

I would kill for it just to say "Playing a PS2/PS1 game" or "Watching a DVD/Blu-Ray".

 

[Angelus Errare]

Here are some things I would kill for.

-Universal cross-regional funds converter
-Show what PS1/PS2 games people are playing, show what movies/music they are listening to.
-Standard screen capture tool for all future PSN releases
-Create your own folder icons for GAMES

I don't think you want that >.>

 

[gofreak]

So no one downloaded it? It tells you what it does before you download it right?

... it's not available. We're still just rumour-mongering and stuff.

 

[MikeE21286]

... it's not available. We're still just rumour-mongering and stuff.

It was apparently available for a small window of time.

 

[Speevy]

I don't think you want that >.>

Sure I do, of course the users could choose to have it inactive, but seeing all those porn and pirated videos would be worth the update.

As a matter of fact, I might be tempted to rename regular game clips to beastialityporn.avi

 

[Baha]

I'd like the following:

- replacing the information bar with a decent rss feed reader
- ability to import custom avatars
- more visualizations for music
- ability to sort friends into categories (useful for people with near full friends lists)

 

[Firewire]

FIX THE CLOCK ALREADY.

goddam.shits.fucking.annoying.

Screw the clock! They need to add the year to the date! I need to be reassured that its the year of the triple!

 

[womfalcs3]

If it comes out tomorrow, there should be a blog post about it tonight.

 

[Angelus Errare]

I'd like the following:

- replacing the information bar with a decent rss feed reader
- ability to import custom avatars
- more visualizations for music
- ability to sort friends into categories (useful for people with near full friends lists)

Add in the ability to take off icons from the XMB, I don't want that life with PS shit on my XMB, nor do I need that damn home icon. Fuckin A.

 

[overthehill99]

I'd like the following:

- replacing the information bar with a decent rss feed reader
- ability to import custom avatars
- more visualizations for music
- ability to sort friends into categories (useful for people with near full friends lists)

I wish, but what is stopping my from putting a picture of my balls and revealing it to all of PSN? Would be cool but it would never happen.

How about they add some more avatars? There's not even a Solid Snake avatar for crying out loud.

 

[Returners]

Its coming all right. *crosses fingers for this week*

http://www.vg247.com/2009/03/24/gdc...nitely-this-week-developers-got-it-yesterday/

 

[Baha]

I wish, but what is stopping my from putting a picture of my balls and revealing it to all of PSN? Would be cool but it would never happen.

How about they add some more avatars? There's not even a Solid Snake avatar for crying out loud.

Nothing but it's not like they couldn't moderate it. The reporting tools are in place and they could impose harsh consequences for the people who do stupid things like that. More avatars would make more sense and really should be expected in every firmware update.

 

[makingmusic476]

Can't you login with two accounts in LBP? I'm pretty sure that when you press start on the second controller it asks what account you want to use. It has to be one of the accounts on your PS3 - or "Guest", which is anonymous.



Beaten... doh

It doesn't actually sign the other player in for LBP. You just use their name, and it doesn't record any of your stats in regards to trophies and whatnot.

They said they'll implement an actual log-in when it's implemented into the firmware, something that Insomniac said they were also waiting on for Resistance 2.

 

[Boss Man]

Cross-game voice chat would be cool.

 

[Fersis]

So.. i assume that they are gonna release the update before thursday... maybe today ?

 

[mgviperman]

Hmm, I'd actually like the ability to save internet connection settings like on the PSP since I switch between a wired and wireless connection depending on where the console is.

 

[DoomGyver]

Yeah it's coming tonight, ready your tinfoil hats.

 

[Dwayne]

I'm pretty sure showing what PS1/PS2 game your playing is not possible, because the disc is not giving off a name at all. Same with DVDs. Some Blu-Ray do, but some don't too.

I would kill for it just to say "Playing a PS2/PS1 game" or "Watching a DVD/Blu-Ray".

All the PS1/PS2 discs have product ID's that could be checked against a database and displayed.

 

[Returners]

Yeah it's coming tonight, ready your tinfoil hats.

there would be a blog post about it already.

 

[Zombie James]

I'd like the following:

- replacing the information bar with a decent rss feed reader
- ability to import custom avatars
- more visualizations for music
- ability to sort friends into categories (useful for people with near full friends lists)

I don't care about the other stuff, but this is a good idea. I can't remember who on my list is from GAF and who isn't (except for some obvious ones).

 

[pcostabel]

I'm pretty sure showing what PS1/PS2 game your playing is not possible, because the disc is not giving off a name at all. Same with DVDs. Some Blu-Ray do, but some don't too.

I would kill for it just to say "Playing a PS2/PS1 game" or "Watching a DVD/Blu-Ray".

This could easily be done with an on-line DB. Each PlayStation Game has an unique ID. Just download the appropriate icon and you are done. Same for DVDs.

 

[overthehill99]

All the PS1/PS2 discs have product ID's that could be checked against a database and displayed.

So, that would be a good idea.


Then again Sony would have to set up a database, which I don't see them doing. Would be cool though.

 

[makingmusic476]

This could easily be done with an on-line DB. Each PlayStation Game has an unique ID. Just download the appropriate icon and you are done. Same for DVDs.

When I play a ps2 game, it doesn't even keep me logged in. The XMB when I press the PS button also turns to whatever resolution the game I'm playing is running at. Though I suppose that's the fault of ps2 BC not being fully software emulated.

When I play ps1 games though, I stay logged in and it still notifies my when I receive messages, etc. The XMB (or what little appears) also stays in 1080p.

So I think your idea would only be possible with ps1 games.

Man, it would be so awesome if they managed to pull off full software emulation for ps2 BC. Then everybody would have it, and their wouldn't be so many issues with the current hardware BC people have. Like how your controller disconnects whenever you start/stop a ps2 game.

 

[MikeE21286]

I'm pretty sure showing what PS1/PS2 game your playing is not possible, because the disc is not giving off a name at all. Same with DVDs. Some Blu-Ray do, but some don't too.

I would kill for it just to say "Playing a PS2/PS1 game" or "Watching a DVD/Blu-Ray".

I would really like this also

 

[pcostabel]

When I play a ps2 game, it doesn't even keep me logged in. The XMB when I press the PS button also turns to whatever resolution the game I'm playing is running at. Though I suppose that's the fault of ps2 BC not being fully software emulated.

When I play ps1 games though, I stay logged in and it still notifies my when I receive messages, etc. The XMB (or what little appears) also stays in 1080p.

So I think your idea would only be possible with ps1 games.

Man, it would be so awesome if they managed to pull off full software emulation for ps2 BC. Then everybody would have it, and their wouldn't be so many issues with the current hardware BC people have. Like how your controller disconnects whenever you start/stop a ps2 game.

No need to be logged in while playing the game. It would download the data once when you insert the disc, possibly caching it.

 

[AndyD]

Screw the clock! They need to add the year to the date! I need to be reassured that its the year of the triple!

 

[Jocchan]

Is there a list of games supporting the screen grabbing feature introduced with 2.5?

Screw the clock! They need to add the year to the date! I need to be reassured that its the year of the triple!

They will when the Year of the Tripple comes. Seriously, they should fix the damn clock.

 

[Demigod Mac]

I want the ability to assign Playstation specific buttons to USB controllers.