Kotaku: PS3 Firmware 2.0 Detailed, Hits Next Week

An informed UK reader sends word of the Playstation 3's 2.0 firmware release, which he says is supposed to hit on Oct. 30. While the source appears to be genuine, [Brian Crecente] little doubtful of the timing since 1.94 seems to be just hitting now with copies of Ratchet and Clank, so take this, as you should all rumors, with a grain of salt.

[Scythesean]

i can't view this site from work does it say anything else?

[Fighter]

Spiderman Blu-ray trilogy and firmware 2.00 on the same day. Even though it looks like no in-game XMB or HOME this is still a solid update if the rumors are true.

EDIT: @Scythesean

Main features of PS3 version 2.00:

Turn your PS3 on and off with PSP Remote play

A new PLAYSTATION Network category

A TV Category for those who install PlayTV into their HDD (SCEE only).

Playlist for Music & Photo

Content group for Video & Game

XMB customization (Custom theme & background color setting): This will come with one alternative custome theme. Addition generic themes will be available for download via www.playstation.com with game title themes to follow on Nov 20th, distributed via the Store (PS/PC). The cost of the game themes haven't been decided yet. Guidelines for users to create their own Custom Themes will be distributed via www.playstation.com shortly after the firmware hits.
Information Board: This will be shown in the top right of the screen and include news feeds from Playstation.com as well as store updates. The board came be set to ticker mode, list mode, details mode or disabled.

Trend Micro Web Security for PS3™ internet browser: This is a parental lock for website viewing that will initially be free but that Trend Micro will later charge for.

[sonarus]

no i need in game xmb. i wanna be able to send messages sign in and sign out listen to music while in game. the music and photo playlist is a smart addition also hope they find away to rearrange it to make songs easier to find. As far as i'm concerned they should even bother without releasing in game xmb. should be able to send messages to ppl am playing online with without having to quit the game 1st. And i've been playing gran turismo and i need in game music for that. Common sony dnt dissapoint me

[aiphanes]

Firmware 2.0 is still a rumor...we just have to sit back and wait...Sony knows everybody wants in game Xmb....we will get it...and we will get play tv in the states also next year...

[ATLRoAcH]

I'm sure by now Sony is tired of hearing in-game XMB.Everyones been screaming it anyway.I know I want it.And just like aiphanes said they never said thats all the update includes.Even if hes right on the date there will probably be more to it.

[Mikey_Gee]

If NOTHING else .. this is what I really want to see !

PLEASE SONY !!

[Omegasyde]

Wait and see people.

Since the "power of the cell and the Spus" haven't really been used yet.

Supposingly Sony thought Developers would implement these features in their games, but no developer has given enough development or resources for it.

And do remember "Home" was suppose to be out in a October/November Time period according to

[jiggyjay]

because the PS3s graphic processor and CPU processor can't handle it.. And if it can it should have been in there by now! The 360 I believe got it 6 months after it launched! Poor Sony Fanboys! Sony keeps telling you to bend over and you guys keep taking it! You guys might be starting to enjoy it with all the Sony Fanboys still defending their console of choice!

[tethered]

Its a rumor still.

Could be more to it.

[Absinthetic]

I wouldnt consider "An informed UK reader" as a good source

[sandip787]

grreeeaaattt
i thought it was going to be synched with home though?

[Shadow Flare]

Well originally the 2 main aspects of the 2.0 update were SUPPOSED to be the inclusion or support of Home and in-game XMB. Home's been delayed but the most requested thing by far has been in-game xmb. If it's included in any update, it's gotta be 2.0. It's a little ridiculous that you have to quit a game to send a friend a message. And in-game xmb should also mean you can play your music while playing the game too. This article is a rumour, but here's hoping 2.0 is a great update

[Cynical-Gamerzus]

Sweet I cant wait! The PS3's Multimedia function is by far superior to that of those -mid generation system-.

The Web surfing, the linux,the slideshows ,the audio capaliities,then HOME ,upconverting dvd's,,codec support ,donwloading hd content and playing it on you PS3!

Im watching a HD-DVD stream of King Kong right now!and now playlist and blu-ray ,youd be an idiot to not have one by Christmas.
Bring it On Sony!!!

All thoose 100 million PS2 owners be patient.soon the ps3 will be the perfect answer to the HDTV set we own.

[N4GayFanturds]

No in-game XMB access...still? Well, at least you (finally) got custom dashboard themes. Maybe if you wait almost another year, you'll get in-game XMB access. Wait Beyond. I'm sure you'll KETCHUP.
Ah well, back to my Spicy Mustard 360!

Now let's see...Bioshock? Nah...Halo 3....maybe later...The Orange Box...when my friends come online...Ace Combat 6! Yeah, that'll work!

[d3l33t]

what are you even doing posting on this topic? oh yessss a TROLL posting FLAMER sh1t.

[LeonSKennedy4Life]

Don't bring condiments into this!

[WafflesID]

Hmm. Ya know. I own all three current systems...and the ONLY thing that matters to me is the games.

And anyone who tells you that any one of those systems doesn't have some incredibly good games for it is full of it.

[Cynical-Gamerzus]

Hey cheapo Xbox360 fan boys go build your self a cheap PC/Console and call it,
Xbox360&1/2.

Since you got an Xbox cause your a cheapo and not technically inclined to see a Xbox360 is just that.
Here it is!
Xbox 360&1/2:
Geforce 8600gt=$80.00
Pentium Dual Core E2160 3.2(Over clocked)=$80.00
Motherboard=80.00

Now go play the same 360 games you own on XP,with better effects resolution and Frame Rate ..(Gears and Halo etc...)LOL
Sad MS has you all sucking their PC gravy..

PS3 is innovation not imitation Thats why I got one!
Nextgen not Mid-Gen!

[feejo]

There is something on YOUTUBE about that, actually...
You can go on youTube and search something like

3 User Interface

[Absinthetic]

anyone realize psn updates on thursdays and not tuesdays? which oct 30 falls on

[SacredENA]

You do realize that all of our firmware updates didnt fall on Thursday's right?

[eagle21]

I like the playlists.

[Bonsai1214]

the features involved doesn't sound like a 2.00 update. if anything, it'll be a 1.95. the leap to 2 should be something larger than remote on/off and custom themes

[whoelse]

That whole xmb customisation and information board is welcoming!

I hope this is true and there has to be in-game XMB, like someone said, Sony know everyone desperatly needs in-game XMB, this guy is either faking it or he didnt see it as a big feature, or he doesnt know about it.

[crazy25000]

this is an awesome update.....i love customizing my settings and display to my own taste....nice job Sony

now.......gimme more street fighter =)

[SiLeNt KNighT]

i smell B.S!

[alan001]

i also want on game XMB !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[WafflesID]

Where's our BD-LIVE!

Thats it...I'm grabbing my torches and pitchforks and I'm heading to sony.

....

right after I finish ratchet and clank...
...And I still have to play god of war 1 and 2...
...and then there is warhawk....
...and then heavenly sword...
...ok maybe I'll go storm the sony castle after I'm done playing all their games...

[Qayin]

I have stuck it out with Sony and the PS3 and haven't been rewarded! I want Home and XMB in game already . I paid good for my system and Im tired of waiting for every single thing. A year is long enough. Ill give Sony until my birthday which is in February to get there act together. Thats 4 months left to fix the self inflicted wounds.

[ThisIsWaiting]

If the XBM isn’t included in this update, Im selling this system, and will rebuy it when they finally have their sh!t together.

God knows, they’ll have had to drop the price 2-3 more times by then and I’ll rebuy it on the cheap.

[Ri0tSquad]

why sell it and re buy it and lose more money?

[ThisIsWaiting]

I have the 60 gig ... Im pretty confident I can sell it for a minimum to no loss.

I'll throw in some games that I have for it (I got them for free ... I'll share the wealth)

Selling it, and then buying it after the price drops *might* save me some money actually lol

[WafflesID]

Ahhh keep the 60 gig. Backwards compatibility is a good thing.

[Baba1906]

why would u do that ? its not like the XMB will make games better. dont you have the ps3 for the games? sure it would be very cool, but not having it doesnt kill the system, at least not for me.

[Ri0tSquad]

lol PS blog is going to get hit hard with angry comments like "wheres my in-game XMB?!?!?!".......I can already see it now.

[travelguy2k]

it was PNS version 2.0 that was being updated because of the eyetoy and the ability to upload offensive material.

Also firmware update 1.94 hits with ratchet and clank so i doubt 2.0 would arrive so soon after.

[MikeGdaGod]

i don't care about any of this stuff. i want in-game XBM!!!

off topic:
i just picked up the Eye today. can't wait to get it home and try it out.

[Bowzabub]

They need some kind of message system while in-game.

[rofldings]

IN GAME XMB!!!!!!!!

[LeonSKennedy4Life]

Who cares? I want those Eye games you BLOODY BRITISH GOT LAST WEEK!!! I WANT THEM!!!

[user9422077]

trophys for the win