henno13
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UPDATE: According to the PS3 Slim press release, the update will be released on Spetember 1st Link

I thought that this would have been posted somewhere in Posedions PS3 Slim thread, but it wasnt so.....

Hi everyone, PlayStation 3 (PS3) firmware update (v3.00) adds a number of great new features that we’re excited to share with you. The latest update incorporates changes that improve navigation on your PS3. First, you’ll notice some cosmetic changes to the design of the XMB (Xross Media Bar). We’ve enhanced the look and feel of the XMB so that it’s easier and even more intuitive to use. We’ve also added network improvements and personalization options to help enhance your PS3 experience.

Additional highlights from update 3.00 include:

“What’s New”

The “Information Board” will be replaced with a “What’s New” section, which allows you to enjoy interactive PlayStation news every time you start the PS3 system. Located under the PlayStation Network icon, “What’s New” displays the latest and greatest game, video, PlayStation Network and PlayStation news and releases, as well as your recently played games, in a sleek, new animated format.

Status Indicator

In the top right corner we’ve added an indicator bar, which displays your user icon, friend icon, the number of friends you have online and a small message icon to let you know if you have any new messages. The indicator also includes a scrolling ticker that features the latest news from PlayStation Network. In addition, when you press the PS button, the battery life indicator will no longer cover up the clock.

Friends List

Now your PlayStation Network friends will appear in a slightly redesigned format on your Friends List. Also, messages will now be viewable from each of your friends’ respective profiles.

PlayStation Store Shortcuts

We’ve added a handy shortcut icon to the PlayStation Store under both the Game and Video categories so you can access the latest content quickly and easily.

Personalization

Personalize your PS3 with new dynamic custom themes and avatars. Dynamic themes as well as free and premium avatars will be available through PlayStation Store. A dynamic theme takes your screen to a whole new level as it incorporates animated objects into the background.

Trophies

Showcasing your hard earned trophies just got better. Update 3.00 gives game developers the ability to modify how they display trophies for add-on content. Base and add-on game trophies will continue to be combined into a single list so you can see where you stand in a game as a whole. Within that list, trophies will be broken out into subcategories—base trophies and add-on trophies—that way, you can easily view the percentage of your base game trophy collection, and separately track your trophy progress in add-on packs. Look for this enhancement to be included in upcoming games.
There is also a video preview on the page here

I was dissapointed that nothing was said about the Emotion Engine emulation which was posted here a while back, I expected it to come with 3.0

Last edited by henno13 (2009-08-20 05:26:33)

Varegg
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Looks like only insignificant changes tbh ...
Wait behind the line ..............................................................
.Sup
be nice
+2,646|6711|The Twilight Zone
the title is misleading
https://www.shrani.si/f/3H/7h/45GTw71U/untitled-1.png
sure is
henno13
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+230|6606|Belfast

.Sup wrote:

the title is misleading
whoops, forgot to put firmware in

Last edited by henno13 (2009-08-18 14:48:54)

.Sup
be nice
+2,646|6711|The Twilight Zone
i was like dude were u hibernating, I already have a PS3
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SamBo:D
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+236|5755|England
nah its just sup hes an idiot.
.Sup
be nice
+2,646|6711|The Twilight Zone
sambo
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mtb0minime
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I recommend watching the video, they show some cool stuff.
Mekstizzle
WALKER
+3,611|6879|London, England
The new iPlayer is interesting, you can already get the iPlayer working fine with the PS3 when you just use the web browser, but now that it'll be a standalone package sort of thing, you'll probably get that much more stability/performance and quality. Good to see the BBC making the most out of the PS3.

Now if only Sky and Channel 4 could set up their on-demand TV services to work with the PS3. Or..... scrap the current PS3 browsers and contract Mozilla (or the Opera dudes) to make a PS3 browser from scratch

Now that would be the shit.


This update ain't so bad, the animated themes looks like it'll create some interesting stuff. Most people want "Cross game voice chat" though.

I want a better browser (the current one is good, and much better than when I originally bought the PS3 a year and a half ago, but still)
henno13
A generally unremarkable member
+230|6606|Belfast

Mekstizzle wrote:

The new iPlayer is interesting, you can already get the iPlayer working fine with the PS3 when you just use the web browser, but now that it'll be a standalone package sort of thing, you'll probably get that much more stability/performance and quality. Good to see the BBC making the most out of the PS3.

Now if only Sky and Channel 4 could set up their on-demand TV services to work with the PS3. Or..... scrap the current PS3 browsers and contract Mozilla (or the Opera dudes) to make a PS3 browser from scratch

Now that would be the shit.


This update ain't so bad, the animated themes looks like it'll create some interesting stuff. Most people want "Cross game voice chat" though.

I want a better browser (the current one is good, and much better than when I originally bought the PS3 a year and a half ago, but still)
I want the EE Emulation. If Sony actually pull it off it will be

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