Drekken4338d ago

I remember when FW used to be exciting.

NukaCola4338d ago

I would hope to see more. A jump from 4.11 to 4.20 is big so I would assume there was more. I mean these things seem completely pointless to add. I don't care about cross game chatting anymore, but I would love to be able to have a better connection with Vita like seeing trophies from both systems on PS3 and being able to recognize Vita players ( they are always at the bottom of the list and it's wonky.)

sikbeta4338d ago

Inb4 Xgamezchat XD

Seriously, it's been years since nothing good... wait the browser improved with the last update, right? :P

Pushagree4338d ago

Sony ran out of space to actually add anything good a long time ago. All of it was pretty much wasted on 3D and Blu Ray updates too. Instead of adding features that we actually wanted, sony used it to turn it into an advertising box for thier newest tech.

Somehow, I feel used.

guitarded774338d ago (Edited 4338d ago )

@ sikbeta

Browser may have improved, but the Vita has a better browser than the PS3, so hopefully the PS4 will have a good browser.

@ Pushagree

Maybe so, if it is true, then Sony should add major features with downloadable apps.

FACTUAL evidence4338d ago

Still waiting on voice messaging or a good ol' PSN ID change feature....freaking Sony makes me wanna slap a baby...

BISHOP-BRASIL4338d ago

After 4.11 some hackers claimed it was possible again to go online. I belive it's a major version jump (from 4.11 to 4.20) because of security update, not so much about features.

For me it's enough, I don't need cross chat or better Vita support, it's cool if they come, but a hack free online is way more important.

gaffyh4338d ago

Best thing about this update is the timed shut down thing. Sometimes I want my console to shutdown after downloading for a while, but I don't know how long it will take, so rather than leave it on all day, I'd prefer it if I let it download for a couple of hours here and there.

VenomCarnage894338d ago

The PS3 already does that. While downloading, go all the way to the left of the XMB and hit the Power Off button at the top, it will ask you if you want it to stay on until the download is done.

InactiveUser4338d ago (Edited 4338d ago )

Give us the ability to delete and/or hide trophies.

That way we can get rid of BS, like Free Realms, which was supposed to be a demo.. along with other 0% or low percentage games we didn't like and don't want on our lists.

We can then play games to just try them out or just have a little fun without worrying about them being on your trophy list.

Trophies have made gaming more of a chore for me now. I either then 'have to' try to get 100%/Plat or I have to remember to go on a BS account to test games. I can't just play for fun on my account without having to worry about stuff I wind up not liking showing up on my trophy list. (I know I obviously COULD play for fun on my main account, but I don't want a crappy looking trophy list that's filled with stuff I don't like and 0-low %s)

guitarded774338d ago

@ EeJLP-

Sounds like someone played the Hannah Montana game.

Knushwood Butt4338d ago

@ Nuka

Yeah, it's about time they sorted that out.

pixelsword4338d ago (Edited 4338d ago )

They need to get the demos off of your download history and only have that for games you paid for. I'm going through 400 downloads trying to find the 20 or so things I bought.

'Give a crap about demo history?

InactiveUser4338d ago

Funny (barely), but no, I never played Hannah Montana... But I would like to get rid of Free Realms, Ragdoll Kung Fu, MLB10, and similar games that I played for 2 seconds and now are just eyesores on my trophy list.

@pixel, agreed on removing the demos in download history. Had the same annoyance recently trying to find old PS+ games I downloaded around a year ago like Goldenaxe, Streets of Rage 2, etc.

RedDevils4338d ago

I want Chrome to replace the existing browser which would be even better than the so call X chat

MaxXAttaxX4337d ago

that a minor update is going to give you any major changes that were not announced in the first place.

However, all those new additions and improvements listed are welcome.

gaffyh4337d ago

@venom - yeah I know that, I mean if I'm downloading a large file and I know it will take a very long time, I'd rather switch it off before the download finishes and let it download at another time, for example when I'm playing a different game. I dunno if that makes sense.

mewhy324336d ago

Wow. I just downloaded yet another useless firmware update.

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dantesparda4338d ago

Amen to that brother. Goodbye to exciting FW's

BrutallyBlunt4338d ago

It must be exciting, it's on the front page here and already over 100 comments.

wicko4338d ago

"you can now adjust the sidetone level for microphone audio."

This was the most exciting "feature" for me. Now I don't have to listen to mic audio when using the headset.

perdie4338d ago

"For those of you who use the Wireless Stereo Headset to watch Blu-ray or DVD movies on your PS3, this system software update will also enable virtual surround sound functionality, giving you a superior audio experience."

I like this too! this is exciting

nukeitall4338d ago (Edited 4338d ago )

"I remember when FW used to be exciting."

Maybe you where on the Xbox 360? For the past number of years, there has been a major update every year with significant features and improvements.

PS3 firmware has consistently been consistently lacking. Mostly bug fixes labeled as stability improvement.

There is always a risk that you brick your console during updates and there is no warranty replacement if it happens so I prefer one large update that is thoroughly tested than little tiny ones that have barely any features let alone ones I would use.

VenomCarnage894338d ago (Edited 4338d ago )

I'm not disappointed, because I gave up hope of any decent new firmware updates long ago, so this isn't anything to write home about, but its better than no update.

Oh_Yeah4338d ago

firmware 3.55 was very exciting and still is if you know what i mean ;)

Tapewurm4338d ago

@EeJLP

I actually agree with you on the ability to delete or hide trophies....there are several games that I tried and didn't really care for that I have a 1% or something close that I really will not ever go back and play again.....at the very least it would be nice to be able to hide them.

MariaHelFutura4338d ago

(initiating ghost mode trophy whoring)

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Dante1124338d ago (Edited 4338d ago )

Not bad but shouldn't this be under rumor and isn't it a duplicate? Crazy how they listed their source from the neogaf forums as well.

Source: https://www.thesixthaxis.co...

Just noticed that 420 bit as well lol.

Edit: @ Telepot

As a frequent visitor of psxscene.com, ps3hax.com I can sadly say that 4.11 hasn't been exploited yet. They're still trying to work around the 3.55 firmware to play games.

Blacktric4338d ago

I'll get the ganja. You grab the bong...

Matt06114338d ago

4 disagrees? Above the influence prudes.

HSx94338d ago

@MATT Talking about mj in a site that consists of 12 year olds will always get you Disagreed.

Timesplitter144338d ago (Edited 4338d ago )

It's more the fact that getting all excited because you saw "420" somewhere makes you look like a damn teenage girl. Alcohol is a much more serious drug than weed and you don't see everyone acting crazy whenever they see beer bottles like it's some kind of super secret club thing

anonrus4338d ago

does this fw update come with a free joint?

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Microsoft once tried to nab LittleBigPlanet from Sony after a few drinks

It turns out that many moons ago, Microsoft once had its eye on the Sony published LittleBigPlanet series.

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XiNatsuDragnel2d ago

Microsoft had a good idea but fumbled it again.

Cacabunga1d 5h ago (Edited 1d 5h ago )

Project Spark idea was decent but they quickly gave up ..
LBP was wonderful

ApocalypseShadow1d 23h ago

Microsoft in a nutshell. Always tried to poach Sony employees, games, 3rd party games and devices like the depth camera that was turned into Kinect but was running on PS2 before Xbox 360. Wouldn't be surprised they wanted LBP. Just like they worked behind the scenes pushing the MLB to bring Sony's baseball game to Xbox instead of making their own.
https://www.playstationlife...

They didn't spend years trying to develop their own baseball game. They wanted Sony's game.

They're scum.

Zachmo1821d 4h ago

Microsoft didn't force MLB on Xbox. MLB gave Sony 2 options either go multiplat or risk losing the license.

Rynxie18h ago

And why do you think MLB said that? I believe Ms approached MLB.

ApocalypseShadow17h ago(Edited 17h ago)

Totally ridiculous comment.

The only exclusivity Sony had was to their own creation of The Show. Microsoft could have paid the MLB for the license just like Sony did and made their own baseball game.

Microsoft instead, groomed MLB for years in trying to poach Sony's game and bring it to Xbox. They're worth 3 TRILLION dollars. You think that's not enough money to make their own baseball game? Don't be delusional.

Microsoft spun it like they always do and told the media that they had to trust Sony with their hardware. After they put Sony in that position of not having a choice. Either go multiplatform or stop making one of their successful games. That's a no win scenario.

And what did Microsoft do? They didn't try to sell the game to the Xbox community. They put it on game pass to hurt Sony. Pushing the idea of why buy games that are $70 when you can play them in their cheap service for $10. It was a dirty tactic.

You fell for the Kool aid drink Microsoft served you instead of spitting it out. Hope it tasted good because you were fooled by Phil and the gang.

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Hereandthere9h ago

Xbox executive Sara Bond has told Axios that Microsoft spent a number of years trying to get MLB The Show onto Xbox consoles. And when it finally succeeded in breaking off PlayStation’s long-held exclusivity, the company had to “trust” Sony with pre-release Xbox Series X/S consoles.

Bond revealed that MLB The Show “always came up” in conversations between Microsoft and the Major League Baseball organization. “We always said, ‘We love this game. It would be a huge opportunity to bring it to Xbox.'” she recalled. However, when Microsoft’s efforts materialized, it put the company in an awkward situation where it had to send in pre-release consoles to a rival company.

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Notellin14h ago

"Microsoft instead, groomed MLB for years in trying to poach Sony's game and bring it to Xbox."

Take a nap, conspiracies are rotting your brain.

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Hereandthere9h ago

Xbox executive Sara Bond has told Axios that Microsoft spent a number of years trying to get MLB The Show onto Xbox consoles. And when it finally succeeded in breaking off PlayStation’s long-held exclusivity, the company had to “trust” Sony with pre-release Xbox Series X/S consoles.

Hereandthere9h ago

They were too cheap/inept/lazy to develop their own mlb game, so they port begged for years and bribed the mlb to make the show multiplatform. Like i said many times, xbox brought nothing to the table their 24 years, ZERO.

OtterX1d 7h ago

"However, Healey said Media Molecule wouldn't have felt right doing that, adding it would have been "morally corrupt"."

Major kudos to Media Molecule for being an upright studio with principles.

RNTody1d 6h ago (Edited 1d 6h ago )

Great, more stories like this please. Show the last of the zombies holding the line what we've been saying for years: Microsoft is anti competition, anti industry and has no interest in making games at all.

But hey, at least there's an Xbox Games Showcase to look forward to, right?

Inverno1d 5h ago

Well considering SONY just killed the series, LBP would've been dead by now either way. Though MM probably wouldn't exist by now either, so I'm glad they stayed with SONY, hopefully they don't get shut down any time soon or ever honestly.

Sheppard7t31d 4h ago

How did Sony kill the series?

Inverno1d 3h ago

They shut down the servers, that's millions of user created levels gone. That and dead are pretty much the same, it's also been years since 3 and they cancelled HUB soooo.

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fsfsxii14h ago

They shutdown the servers because no one was playing, no one in the community cared about the user created levels so why keep them up? Wtf you guys would never succeed in running a business.

Inverno13h ago

Yea dood no one was playing so they shut off the servers. Cause people with enough common sense can't just Google why they were actually shut of, right?

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