Author Topic: PS3 firmware update 2.50 (Read 2259 times)

« **on:** October 13, 2008, 08:34:08 AM »

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* Support for the PS3 Official Bluetooth Headset - we’ve told you about the upcoming Bluetooth Headset and SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Confrontation Bundle on the Blog. This latest firmware installment enables High-Quality (HQ) mode, which delivers clear and wide-band online voice chat. On top of that, an added on-screen indicator shows battery status, volume level and use of HQ mode.
* PlayStation Trophies interface enhancements - I know that many of you are busy collecting trophies and raising your PlayStation Trophy level. This update makes sharing and comparing your trophies with your friends even easier. On 1st part of the profile page you’ll see a symbol under level that represents level and the actual percentage towards the next level along with the existing level meter. The level symbol carries over to the trophy comparison screen where you will now be able to see your level, your friend’s level and the percentage towards the next level for both users along with all of the game by game comparison information you see today.
* Friend status – Offline friends on your Friends list will have information below their avatars that will indicate how long it has been since they were last online.
* Video – This update adds the Scene Search feature similar to the feature on the PSP. Activating this feature while viewing a video on the PS3 will break the video up into scenes that you can quickly access by pressing the X button. You can break the videos into one, two or five minute intervals. In addition, you can now choose to have all of the videos under the video section of the XMB play in sequence. Go to Settings then Video Settings to turn this option on.
* PlayStation Store – We’ve added a redeem codes option right on the store to make it easier to redeem your PlayStation Network Cards and promotion codes. In addition, PlayStation Network Sign Up and Account Management have been redesigned.
* Power Save Settings – You can now set your PS3 and wireless controllers to turn off automatically after set periods of inactivity. Go to Settings then Power Save Settings to turn on these features.
* Background Downloading - You now have the option to set the PS3 to turn off automatically after a background download or installation of content has completed. This option is available when you turn off the system from the button under [Users] while content is being downloaded or installed.
* In-game Screenshots - this tool will allow everyone to capture, share and in other words, immortalize their favorite gameplay moments. This will be supported on a game by game basis. Please check back to find out which games will support this feature.
* In addition to all of the features above there are some additional features and enhancements included in 2.50. Once the update launches, you can read all of the details here.

http://blog.us.playstation.com/

Nothing that scream "wow" in there. I\'d though they throw in there the long-time rumored PS2 software emulation. They still have a whole month to get it out before XBox360 update on Nov 19th.

The sleep things for the controler and after download are completed is pretty neat. Should have been there a long time ago.

Cerberus · « **Reply #1 on:** October 13, 2008, 08:42:14 AM »

what happened to the addition of in-game video recording for uploading to youtube?

« **Reply #2 on:** October 13, 2008, 08:44:49 AM »

I\'ve heard of that before, but it was game specific (Guitar Hero WT and Little Big Planet)

Never heard for the PS3 O/S directly

GmanJoe · « **Reply #3 on:** October 13, 2008, 11:02:39 AM »

Wonder when HOME is going to be finished. Eh? Don\'t matter. I\'m busy with Little Big Planet.

videoholic · « **Reply #4 on:** October 13, 2008, 11:44:29 AM »

Ugh!!! I Want Lbp!!!!!

« **Reply #5 on:** October 13, 2008, 11:52:13 AM »

Home is suppose to go live on nov 19th, the same day as Xbox360 fall update

« **Reply #6 on:** October 14, 2008, 02:45:56 AM »

According to this:
http://www.eurogamer.net/article.php?article_id=259999

PS3 web browser will be update with Flash9 ... really good news

videoholic · « **Reply #7 on:** October 14, 2008, 03:39:36 AM »

can you download 2.5 now? I got 2.4 something or other yesterday and it says I am up to date.

Cerberus · « **Reply #8 on:** October 14, 2008, 03:42:43 AM »

I can\'t see what all the fuss is about people wanting to get in on the HOME thing, according to what I\'ve read from testers on other forums, there\'s pretty much fuck all to do, most of the zones are either closed or empty

I\'m only interested in it to play pool and chess, I\'ve seen videos of that and it looks pretty decent.

videoholic · « **Reply #9 on:** October 14, 2008, 06:57:20 AM »

Well they won\'t be closed or empty when they are finished. I assume it is just going to be a shit load of advertisements.

« **Reply #10 on:** October 14, 2008, 07:46:42 AM »

shrug. Like I said on another forum, Home will be for the PS3 what IronForge is to WoW..

People will log into home and do "their things" while they wait for their buddies to log on.

Its very limited and pointless. but people will mindlessly hang in there just to kill time, because it\'s better then watching your XMB.

Hello

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