Ben-DutkaCome to think of it, it has been a while since the last PlayStation 3 firmware update. Remember back in 2007, when the updates came on a monthly basis for a while? Well, anyway, another one is coming soon.
As announced over at the official PlayStation blog (check out the unveiling video), firmware update v2.60 isn't far off, and it's designed to "enhance the system's media capabilities." First up is a new Photo Gallery application, which is a definite upgrade: we'll get a new suite of tools for sorting through our photo collections; the pictures we have can be separated out into special groups according to criteria. So if you want to organize your collection by date or even something more specific like "number, ages or facial expressions," you can do so. Once you're done doing that, you can set up a cool slideshow – set to music! – and create photo playlists. This application will have to be installed separately from the XMB after the firmware update has been downloaded, though, so don't forget that little detail. In addition, v2.60 features:
When Sony said they intended to make the PS3 a fully functional and capable multimedia machine, they weren't exaggerating. And just think, there are many more years of updates to come…
Yeah as long as the updates doesnt brick any systems it sounds sweet!!!
Last edited by shaydey77 on 1/20/2009 12:47:25 PM
other reports was saying 1/21 but its out right NOW!!!
Viva La PS3. Can we get our screenshot thing going soon too?
That and being able to record games(replay mode).
watch the video tuorial for the photo thing, seems a bitto advanced, theres an order a
catogory for expressions like smiling sad……….. thats just weird.
The smiling and kids categories are from Sony's camera department.
The Sony camera's are cool, they will detect a smile and take the picture as soon as they smile, therefore not to miss anything.
So all they did was refined it to scan the pictures and then categorize them, not that weird.
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Cybershot FTW 😀
cool i said all this stuff should have been there anyway.
Sounds pretty cool, hopefully everything works out.
I want more music player options to look at when playing music. The PSP has more options to view than the PS3. C'mon man!
useless update for me. i dont use my ps3 to store pics.
makes me wonder how much resources they wasted on this when they could be working on stuff the most ppl want and would use in actual game playing
call me crazy but its going to enjoy the picture tools because of home.
i always thought the picture frames would be cool for those of us who are parents.
It's a nice update but why can't Sony add more visualisers
I need a better way to sort my MP3s. They can get lost in there…
Yea it's hell when u looking for a particular track,especially when ur mp3's are a lot.
The continued DivX support on Sony's part is just fantastic(support for my skin flix). I'm gonna go take that much delayed bong swat as I update my PS3.
@Ultra Beat
Dude you and me both, I want the watery drip one that the PSP has to be on the PS3 visiualizations list.
DivX… mmmmmm…
Enhanced photo management tools are nice. I actually use my PS3 to store photos from time to time, but to be honest I'd prefer a cross-game voicechat.
Iyyt PSX peoples…whats up wit Red Bull Air Race on Home??? How comes we cant race…i heard some people have played it but im on it now and no1 else can race
its hard to sometimes select the planes, wat i do is stand back from a crowd the randomly select someone then scroll left and right until the planes come up. but haven't been there lately so some problem might have arised.
Try to stand right in the middle of the section were the three planes are. And then try to face a direction were nobody is standing so you won't see anybodies name pop up. If if is not overcrowded you should to be able to enter the race.
Where is my new flash 10 support? That is what I need! Please?
My biggest concern is to fix wat ever is causing my ps3 to freez when i browse the internet. other then that everything is a bonus .
I used to have that same problem. You would be stuck with that "pool" loading icon on the top right hand corner of the screen.
Last edited by Wage SLAVES on 1/21/2009 8:17:26 PM
anybody knows if this involves upgrading the rsx portion of the hardware; to maybe accomadate ( hopefully) fully realized 3D gaming.
Something related to gaming should probably be first when it comes to updates but.. I guess a little progress towards something else is alright.
maybe this update will improve the gta 4 graphics; or am i the only one still playing it ;j
LOL
Hey Sony, how about that problem with the trophys, that better not get brushed under the carpet!
What problem with trophies?
yeah what problem?!
the tremendous difficulty required to achieve them maybe? no I think what he means is that changing some account info delets trophies
if you change the email tied to your account or your password, your trophies dont sync right. sony outlined a pretty elaborate fix, but they reiterated that nothing is deleted, your playstation simply doesnt look up the right trophy info from the PSN servers and craps out.
Last edited by LightShow on 1/20/2009 11:00:19 PM
@Ps92117
They are sometimes a little impossible to get. I've only got 2 platinum trophies. And I've come to terms knowing I'll NEVER get GTA4's platinum.
Last edited by Wage SLAVES on 1/21/2009 8:19:40 PM
How about a better web browser for HD tvs?
I would like an organiser icon added to the XMB similar to the one found in phones , with the calender and all . We would be able to set reminders and while playing a game , the indicator for a set reminder would appear , just like it does when a trophy is earned .
The cost for adding something like that shouldn't be much and will make the PS3 more user freindly .
Last edited by Sir Shak on 1/20/2009 3:18:25 PM
I think it's a great update, even though I rarely ever look at photos on my PS3, but one thing I'd like to see is for them to iron out the in game invites a little bit. Some games do put them in, and they usualy work pretty well, but it would be nice to see them be more universal…
I would like a mini Media player available for use, when playing games, at the same time.
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Yesness, I wanna play mp3s in-game. It's gay when I have to put together a list here on my PC and play it in the background. Epicness gets lost.
Sony made the feature available,its the devs who dont put it in their games
aww, this has p*ssed me off. not the update, i've seen exclusive footage, but is there anyway we can give you news tip offs? i new about this earlier and kept trying to find a way to tell you. you should add an email on whcih to give u news tip offs
go to the user CP, up at the top left corner of your screen. there's a link to send a news tip-off through their own web app.
whats so special about the new divx upgrade?
and when watching videos their should be a option when you press the ps button you can allow the videos to be kept playing or pause! i remember you can do that in the begining.
plus MORE AVATARS!!
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yes more AVATARS!!!
i would like it so i can make my own avatar the ones that are there are boring
yeah that would be sweet
Yeah, I've been sporting the Helgast Soldier head for as long as I've had my PS3! I need a fresh kickass Avatar.
When it says DivX 3.11, does this mean it plays DivX files encoded in this version? Because the latest DivX codecs are version DivX 6.
here's a tip for you guys, did you know that you can hook your ipod to your PS3 to play music and more? hope this helps you utilize your PS3 and make the best of it.
the reason why you cant add your own avatar is because sony wants to keep it clean and unbiased.
mostly everything i own is Sony product so it makes it real easy to hook up anything to my PS3.
I wish that they have make an update to make the browser faster and more reliable!
I think the speed is fine though reliable it defenetly is not, it is the only thing that causes my ps3 to freez. It lacks support of crucial software such as schocwave