Some of the functions in PS3 firmware 3.0
Someone has seemed to hade given out some more info on the upcoming Playstation 3 firmware update 3.0. There are a bunch of new stuff that seems pretty great. I’m very intressted to see what dynamic themes we’ll be getting.
– The right analogue stick functionality during video playback looks like it will be pretty powerful. When you push the stick in any direction, the video will pause You can then rotate the stick for speeds ranging between slow motion and four times. Rotate clockwise, and you’ll advance the video. Counterclockwise will backtrack. The speed can be adjusted at a precision of 0.01 times. Let go of the stick, and the playback will continue at normal speed.
– The web browser’s print screen functionality can output to a printer connected via USB and over LAN. Only certain printers are compatible though.
– This is something you might have not noticed before (I certainly never gave much thought to it). Currently, when you start up your PS3, the XMB interface begins by pointing at the games section. Starting with firmware 3.0, the interface will default to pointing at the newly added What’s New section of the network column. This is true even if you have a disc in the system. You can go into the settings menu to switch back to the original behavior if you like.
– The analogue clock display in the upper right side corner of the screen has been switched to a busy indicator. When the system is working, you’ll see the clock spinning.
– The font size and icon size for the main interface have become a bit bigger. This was implemented in order to better show what area is in focus.
– From version 3.0, all versions of the PS3 — old and new — will have a change to their startup sequences. When booting up the system for the firts time, PlayStation family logo, PS3 logo, and PlayStation 3 logo will all display simultaneously. When you start up a game, the PS3 logo will no longer be shown, giving a slight boost in speed to startup time. Note that this does not apply to original PlayStation games, as they run on an emulator.
– Version 3.0 adds support for more dynamic themes using videos and other elements. The system’s base “wave” theme has also been changed to a display of fine particles. Backgrounds for such themes are created by the same SDK that’s used to make games. There’s a slight bit of interaction with the particle effects. If you’re scrolling down, the particles will flow down. If you’re scrolling left, the particles will flow left.
– I’m certain some people have figured this out already, but the slimline PS3 does not ship with System 3.0. This was due to circumstances during manufacturing. Slim buyers will have to update like the rest of us.
Tags: Firmware, Games, PS3, Update
PlayStation 3 slim is real!
Sony has had their press conferences at GamesCom and what was announced? Playstation 3 slim! It will be 100$/100€ cheaper than the current version. And 32% smaller, looking forward to getting one. I think this one looks really nice, I like the design. Hope I can get one a.s.a.p. Time to trade in some old games and see what can be afford. Or I’ll beg nicely and hope some kind soul gives me one.
Here are a few more shots of the console.
Tags: Console, PS3, Slim, Sony
Haven’t played…
Its been about 4 days since I last played Star Ocean The Last Hope. While I like the game, things have just stopped. I’ve been busy with other stuff that has taken all the time from gaming. And then I’ve been with frien and that’s a good reason to not play games. Just need to get back into if and fight.
I’ve stopped at the Phantom Soldiers, if you’ve played the game you know this can be a frustrating fight. I really need to level up if I want to stand a chans against them all. So later today, I’m gonna sit down and go for a real power level trip.
And material collection so I can make some new armors and weapons.
Good thing you can play your own music while playing games on the Xbox 360. I’m notgoing to stand to listen to the fighting song if I’m going to spend a great deal of time leveling up and doing other quests. So guess I’ll watch some anime now and then go to bed, so I can wake up somewhat early and start playing the game.
Tags: Life, Star Ocean
Penny Arcade!
So I’ve been playing Penny Arcade Episode 2 on my PS3 the last couple of days. Just finished the game a short while ago.
Same dark humor as the first episode. I like! But it seems the humor is a bit more for adults this time, sure it was so in the first episode also but even more now. I think this episode felt much shorter than the first one sadly, don’t know it actually is shorter. The only thing I’ve really got to complain about it that both episodes are about useless to play if you own a SDtv, the text is hard to read, graphics looks messed up from time to time. So if you want the games, wait until you have an HDtv. I’m not sure I will buy an episode 3 if it ever comes. I’ve liked the two previous games, but they where pretty much the same game. I wanted to see a few new things. So we’ll see…
Tags: Beaten, Comics, Humor, Penny Arcade
Darksiders! Do fucking want!
I’ve finally found a new game to look forward to. Darksiders. People have said its very Zelda-like, in the way it plays. Visiting dungeons the same way. That’s what I’ve heard. Don’t know if its true, but it has me hyped. And I really like the idea of playing as one of the 4 Horsemen of Apocalypse.
Tags: Darksiders, Games, Trailers
OMFG!! YES! YES!!
XSEED Games has just announced that they are releasing the PSP remake of Lunar Silver Star Story in the US! This is the most awesome news I’ve heard in awhile! Honestly I’m super hyped. Lunar Silver Star Story Complete for Playstation 1 was the game that made me love RPGs. So of course it holds a special place in my heart.
I love that game, I truly do. And I’m getting this remake ASAP. I must have it.
Tags: Awesome, JRPG, Lunar Silver Star Story, Music, PSP, Remake
Final Fantasy XIII demo
Thanks to Crying Scum member at loading. I was able to try the
Final Fantasy XIII demo. It was really nice! And can’t wait for the full version of the game now. I’m more hyped for the game now. And tomorrow I’ll be collecting inFamous from my local Gamestop. And hopefully Cross Edge will arrive on friday.
I really hope Videogamesplus will be shipping the game today…
Will update with that later!
