Firmware 2.00 Video Demonstation

To better illustrate new features in the forthcoming firmware update, Sony created a quick video demonstration of some of the new features (shot using the PLAYSTATION Eye). Inside, you'll see a quick run through of how Themes, the Information Board, Remote Start, and custom photo and music playlists work.

I can't embed the video,sorry.

[d3l33t]

eh. Nice update, but at least give me RSS guys :(

[unlimited]

i like the update too..and im wondering how many xbots is there trying to pretend they own the ps3..u can obvious tell if they are really a ps3 fan or just trolls..but anyways in game xmb will come eventually..next year will be the best with HOME and loads of games..so people who dissapointed just be patient.

[Kenshin_BATT0USAI]

too bad theres no in-game xmb.

You would think that it would be added first since thats what most people want.

[ATLRoAcH]

I'm guessing there finding ways to tune down the amount of memory the OS uses to implement in-game XMB.I imagine its harder to do than we think but I was hoping for it.I think by now its not a question of will we get in-game XMB but when will we get it.They need to get it right before they release it and its just a matter of time.With the amount of comments on the blog about they know we want it.

This is the guys response to no in-game XMB:Eric Lempel

Wow – a lot of comments, and very quickly. Let me address a few things:

About the firmware version number – In general, we don’t wait to release new features based on a particular firmware update number. The 1.80 update, for example, was pretty substantial, including important features like DVD upscaling.

That said, this update does include valuable features that consumers have been asking for – such as the Remote Start functionality. Personally, I’m looking forward to using this feature as I’m frequently on the road – and I know a lot of you are too.

As far as other features many of you are calling for (such as in-game XMB) – SCE continues to evaluate opportunities to provide new functionality to PS3 on an ongoing basis. New features and functionality have continually been added to the system since it debuted, and we will continue to update you with new developments.

We do read your comments, and they have helped shaped previous updates – including this one.

[TrillHeat954]

IDK firmware 1.93 was released two months ago which patched up the problems of 1.92 which released 1/2 weeks before that. In all this time (2 months) I find it hard to believe that it took this long just to add music playlists, dualshock support, a PSN XMB icon, and remote on and off when it only took a month for a major feature such as upscaling in 1.80. Look Sony is duping us and as much as I love the ps3 I cant stand this. Look at the PSN it didn’t get advertised on commercials and game boxes as a service like XBL, but now guess what SONY created a logo for it and as soon as they did, it appeared on the new TV spots and probably will show up on the game boxes now.

F*ck in game XMB just give us a way to access our messages and music ingame like the xbox guide (which is not the dashboard).

The Xbox dashboard = XMB which is not accessible in game. Sony shouldn’t make it do so either it costs too many resources. Make a damn playstation guide w/e!!!!

Basically the moral of what I just said about SOny duping us is that I feel that they can’t make up their damn minds on how this is going to look, not run, but LOOK. And they dont wanna release it yet because it looks a certain way much like the PSN having no logo for a year.

[Marceles]

I think they're really trying to keep all of that other stuff until when Home is release. But March is far as hell away to wait...

[Jrome]

wow trill...please stfu.

They're working on the in-game XMB. Just like they're working on home. If it's not up to their standards..they still need to improve it..so that it 's in tip top shape for the consumer. I'd rather have something come a little later...than get a rushed delivery.

They're probably just trying to reduce the OS footprint and implement XMB at the same time.

[ATLRoAcH]

Thats what I was saying.People think you put a tooth under your pillow and the tooth fairy leaves you in-game XMB....like its that easy.The OS footprint has everything to do with it.I think they want to add in-game XMB after they have reduced the footprint enough to where the OS footprint will be smaller with in-game XMB.Nobody (official) said 2.00 would include in-game XMB everyone just assumed that it would.Eventually we will get in-game XMB.My guess is within six months.I'll give you a bubble for using your brain.

[Captain Tuttle]

I'm beginning to think it's a hardware issue. RAM? I don't know...I'm not a tech guy.

[Ri0tSquad]

Well were either getting in-game messaging or in-game music because of the survey Sony had which was not by the admins.

2.00 is outtt

[Sonics020]

Its still an update, we are still getting more stuff its to bad we dont have in game XMB but we are getting tons of new games coming out and the PSN is offering more and more stuff. By march of next year us ps3 owners will have so much we will not even care about XMB.

[TrillHeat954]

sure i sound stupid but has the descisions sony has been making been exactly smart...I'm not lying in exposing the sillyness of certain things and Yes bro they probably are trying to keep it internal for testing and improvements and I'm all for that because the quality of something is far more important than just getting it. But honestly other than specualtion what has Sony done to convice us that they're coming up with a solution to an issue they are well aware of, otherwise why would a survey be sent out to the G.A.P. earlier this week asking what XMB function is most important to them. Eric Lempel on the Playstation Blog responded to the amount of negative feedback and gave some PR bullshit basically beating around as an answer why we still cant check our messages in game.

Its not the fact that we don't have this feature thats making me irate is that Sony claims it wants to be in contact with the consumer and when it does they can't just say something like its not ready but its definetly planned and we cant wait to bring it to you but that never happens.

[Skerj]

We and Sony now all know what happens when we get a "definate" answer and it doesn't come when expected. Look at Home, it was supposed to be out already but it's now the spring with a supposed widened beta before this year is out. I want ingame XMB as much as the next man, it'll decide how long I'll spend playing UT3 online on PS3 vs the PC version. But if it's not up to par then please don't put it in until it is.

Yeah it's what the vast majority of us wanted but what's there is still good and I think once the backlash of our dissapointment wears off we'll realize it moreso. Personally I'm over it already because I wasn't expecting it with this release to begin with. I AM glad however that I can now turn my PS3 on from the PSP because there's nothing like wanting to access your stuff and forgetting to put the remote play feature on the PS3. Then again my laptop is remoted into my desktop at home so it's not as much as an impact as of late but still welcome indeed.

The themes look cool too, I'm waiting for the tools so I can work on my own. The only REAL gripe I have is that they didn't add video playlists alongside the audio and picture lists.

[Leathersoup]

From the looks of things in the messages below the video some of the people weren't very happy with the stuff the update had to give. I'm not flaming Sony here. I'm flaming EVERYONE!! Muhahaha...

No seriously. The last time the 360 was updated, aside from all the people who bricked and thought it was due to the update, I'm sure there were a lot of people who weren't too happy with the functions added. Is this just an example of "Nobody will every be happy" or are these companies simply putting out features without first polling the user base?

Just a question. Discuss! :)

[Jrome]

trill..that's where you're being selfish.

Sony doesn't claim they want to be in touch with the consumer. They really want to be..and they're working on it. Just because it's not coming when YOU want it to come..doesn't mean they're not trying to get it done.

Now, sure XMB is important. But a lot of people also use the PS3 as a media center. That means updates like...themes, playlists, backgrounds, remote start, remote play, you name it. All of those things are also important to them. While you try to get things done for one group, you have to also realise that you have to cater to another group as well. That is what sony is doing. In-game XMB is important but so are the other updates as well. Surprisingly a lot of people could care less for in-game XMB. Some people don't even go online period. It will come...be patient..don't be self centered..other people have needs too.

[ofx360]

Have u not seen the ps blog, everyone on their(almost) is pissed and those are a bunch of ps3 fanboys. Im personally ticked of just because this sht should of been out day one. You see everyone on 360 lovin these features and people on ps2 envying it, thats wen u take the hint and make that a priority for your next system. When i got the ps3, i was one those optimistic fanboys that said "oh just give the ps3 some time" and well we gave it time and the results suck. Now jmore, you say it a "media center", NO a gaming system FIRST not a stinking blu-ray player/mp3 player/photo viewer, so they should do something that will actually increase the pleasure of playing on this god forsaken system. Sony just seems to be doing everything in their power to make people mad and its working. Their focus in this gen seems to be way messed up and their paying for it.All i can say is Sony LEARN for the xbox360 its doing it right.

(comments on the update)
Anyway the whole theme thing is interesting, i like the sony rss but i would also like to put my own feeds in there. The playlists are nice and look easy to use too. I also wish that they put podcast (audio/video) in there. All and all the update was pretty underwhelming

[ApocalypseShadow]

i've never seen so many whiners and complainers about getting something free.

1)sony is making improvements that are free to download.

2)sony never said WHEN it would allow ingame access.

3)if you believed any of the rumors about 2.0 when it was never official,that just makes "you" idiots.not sony.

i've read the dissappointments on something sony NEVER said was coming in 2.0.show me some LINKS on sony announcing this feature in 2.0.any disagree means you must be holding back that link i want to see.

xbox live is 5 years old.and never had it's features from DAY ONE.all the features came over time.but fools,and 360 fanboys continue to expect sony to be right where microsoft is when it comes to software.something microsoft has an advantage on.microsoft is not at the same spot sony is when it comes to hardware.sony has that advantage.

do 360 gamers complain about broken systems?no.they love it.well as a ps3 fan,i love what sony has done so far in such a short time.you want something sooner,become a programmer and get it done.or STFU.

if gamers don't play online at all or seldom,this is not an issue.to me,i could careless about ingame xmb.someday i might.but right now,i enjoy playing games without someone sending me a message.or sending messages.my real friends and my relatives matter more than some strangers invite.why would i care THAT MUCH?

show me some official links from sony or stop crying.the new "FREE" features are great.and i know sony will keep them coming.

mag lev........................

[crazy25000]

yeah youre totally right man, as much as i want all this stuff, it is free and its worth waiting for, so its better to be patient and stop btching cause sony needs to let developers work on all the games we want

[MikeGdaGod]

i was told by an sony employee that in-game XMB was being worked on and should be here before the end of the year. i thought it was coming in FW 2.0 but i guess not.

they're f*cking up. i still have access to my 360 and i'll raise that piece of sh!t from the dead if sony keeps f*cking around. i'll just buy ps3 exclusives and everything else on 360.

[ATLRoAcH]

...really told you that?If they did maybe its still coming its not like 2.00 is the last firmware we'll ever get.The number 2.00 has nothing to do with what we get.We might get in-game XMB in 2.10 who knows.Sony never said it would be in 2.00 thats just what everyone assumed.Ask that person again I'm sure they're working on it and its just not ready.

[MikeGdaGod]

earlier this year i recieved an email from sony asking me if i would be interested in testing a few games for them (i think if you're a GAP member you get this invites somewhat regularly).

anyway i went to downtown Chicago and meet with a few people from sony and tested two games. one was Motorstorm and another is one that i can't speak of (we sign a agreement that says we can't discuss anything about what we played until the game is released, else risk being sued). while there, i also used the opportunity to tell them what i really wanted in the system (in-game XMB ect.). thats when they said it was being worked on and should be out before the end of the year. they never said it was coming with 2.0 or anything like that, but i've been really hoping. i still have faith that they were correct but i'm certainly not 100% sure like i was a few days ago. i'm very disappointed.

[ATLRoAcH]

I'm a G.A.P. member but my e-mail was messed up for awhile so I missed some things.I'm positive that we'll get in-game XMB eventually.I'm thinking before HOME comes out in the spring.I'm really interested in that game you shall not speak of but I won't hinder you about it.Like you I'm disappointed but I know they're working on it.Sony just can't ignore whats being asked for by everyone.Thanks again for the answer.

[MikeGdaGod]

yeah i'm disappointed but if they say its coming, its coming.....oh well.

2.0 is available now, might as well check it out

i'm in the HOME beta too right now, if you're wanna know how it is hit me up.

PSN: MikeG115

[ATLRoAcH]

I'll hit you up as soon as I finish downloading the update and get it installed.I'll add you to my friends list.See you in a little bit.PeAcE.

I gave you a bubble by the way.

[blu3print]

Why would I want to stop my gameplay to chat with friends?

When I'm playing a game I don't want anyone interrupting me.

Why would I want my own music to drown out the ambiance sounds and soundtrack of the game?

[gnothe1]

very good guys!! just keep making excuses for sony, thats why they love you!! thats right you dont want anybody to message you while your playing the game, plus WHY WOULD you wanna listen to some dumb old music while playing the video game!! keep telling yourself that an it will all go away!!

[blu3print]

Somebody making up excuses?... I stated my personal preference. If you can't see the difference message one of your friends and ask them

[ApocalypseShadow]

because scottie knows.we can all bag sony now.

sony talked about remote play before launch.how long did that take?they weren't even sure if games could be possible.but factor 5 pulled off the very first attempt.

sony talked about ditributed computing.then folding home showed up.but that wasn't at launch.but it's there now.

sony talked about downloads.they were pretty much scarce at the beginning.now i got tons to choose from.from demos,games,wallpaper,etc.

sony talked about multiple downloads at one time.and eventually we got it for ps3.

sony talked about the new hd camera at the E3 2005 conference,now we got it and games and features.

takes time little boys.just like deving for cell and rsx.

still looking for those real links.or more official word of mouth like "scotties."

mag lev...................

[MikeGdaGod]

my fault i'm watching the game, read my response above (11.2).

i never said i officially knew anything, i only repeated what was said to me, to my face (not a website), by people that i know 100% work for sony.

[Vulcan Raven]

im downloading it right now, and cant wait!!

[ofx360]

even though im highly disappointed, ive been waiting for this update for ever so i might as well dowload it with a little bit of glee

[BSigel81]

yeah I'm downloading as well

[Adriokor]

you are welcome :)

[Skerj]

It's installed on my system and I must say I rather like it. The news ticker looks cooler than it did on the videos.

[Bloodshedder]

i want music...

[ATLRoAcH]

I like it.Even though theres no in-game XMB this update its still a nice update.I like how you can use those cool icons with your own background.I like how you can adjust the brightness of the background and the color and all.News ticker is nice.Tried remote play and it works, turned it on and off.I noticed after I installed the update and rebooted it it updated something else then rebooted again.I also noticed with remote turn on the green internet light stays on when your PS3 is off meaning it stays connected to the internet when its off therefore making remote turn on possible.I'm sure they put a lot into getting that remote turn on working.Even without in-game XMB (which we will get eventually) this is a nice update.I love how since I bought my PS3 it has continued to change and get better.The PS3 is a lot different (better) since it was launched and there are so many possibilities still out there.I give kudos to Sony.I was wanting in-game XMB in 2.00 but that will come later and Sony has still delivered an amazing update.

[MySwordIsHeavenly]

I'm gonna be honest here.

What would you guys do with in-game XMB anyway?

Serf the net while you're playing Ratchet and Clank?

Change your background?

Honestly...it's not that big of a deal to me.

I'd like in-game MUSIC though. Why the big fuss over in-game xmb?

[Skerj]

Mostly for music and messaging but maybe even for checking PSN stuff without having to leave the game etc.

[tk]

They are updating the features surely and steadily. Good going. So next fw update we will get in game XMB maybe. Both consoles keeps on adding stability and features with the updates.

[DZNetworks]

We can have custom backgrounds on the 360 already. Oh well, a little late to the party but better late than never.

[ATLRoAcH]

Now we can customize everything.Certain colors of things,icons,and font.