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PS3 Firmware 2.4 XMB Features Detailed, Dated
« on: June 25, 2008, 10:38:00 PM »

PS3 Firmware 2.4 XMB Features Detailed, Dated
Posted by XanTium | 26-6-2008 0:02 EST

 
From next-gen.biz:
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The highly anticipated PS3 firmware version 2.4, which will introduce a "trophies" achievement system and enable comprehensive in-game XMB access, is reportedly due to launch in three weeks [at E3]. New XMB feature set detailed within.

The full feature list is as follows:
• Friend category
• View, send, receive messages
• Manage downloads
• Set the vibration feature of the controller
• Sign in to PlayStation Network
• Register friends
• Manage Bluetooth devices
• Terminate the game
• Music category
• Use the system BGM
• Work the system BGM operation panel
• Settings category
• Assign controllers
• View profiles
• Game category
• Set audio devices
• Use the voice changer
• Play custom soundtracks in-game

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minooch

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« Reply #1 on: June 25, 2008, 10:57:00 PM »

About time Sony added these features. The 360 has had most of these since launch
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« Reply #2 on: June 26, 2008, 03:39:00 AM »

true, but ps3 has had reliability as a feature since day 1
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« Reply #3 on: June 26, 2008, 07:21:00 AM »

Can you use voice through XMB? Seems like it's only text messaging so far. Even so it's good.
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« Reply #4 on: June 26, 2008, 09:06:00 AM »

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which will introduce a "trophies" achievement system


Big addition there.
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« Reply #5 on: June 26, 2008, 09:26:00 AM »

QUOTE(lmaolmao @ Jun 26 2008, 11:15 AM) View Post

true, but ps3 has had reliability as a feature since day 1



 biggrin.gif  Cant argue with that.

But I am happy to see this finally being implemented.
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« Reply #6 on: June 26, 2008, 10:01:00 AM »

I hope this turns out to be true.  It would suck to see some preview of all these features at E3 where they also announce an actual date of August or something.
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« Reply #7 on: June 27, 2008, 08:58:00 AM »

QUOTE(Muzzakus @ Jun 27 2008, 02:57 PM) View Post

errrr...no game invites???  FAIL !

My god, what is wrong with these people.  Why does the PS3 need to be so behind the times.  I really thought all the necessary features would be inclusive with this update.  Seems we'll need to wait for the PS4 before the 360 is feature matched...and thats is assuming M$ stands still.

How surprising.
It really wouldn't matter what was on this list, the usual people will be looking for something to play it down.
Sell your PS3 if you have one....  Seems you haven't grasped what features the PS3 already has and what the above updates will mean. Your statement shows that.
In case you don't get it here is a wider explanation of one of the new features
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The second was an in-game XrossMediaBar (XMB), a feature that would allow players access to friends' lists, messages, and game invitations much like the 360's blade menu system.

Source
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« Reply #8 on: June 27, 2008, 01:26:00 PM »

QUOTE(Muzzakus @ Jun 27 2008, 07:52 PM) View Post

My god man, that article you linked is 10 days old.  I don't know whether you're trying to convince me or delude yourself.  There is nothing in regards to invites on the current detailed list.  Guess what....I want to be wrong, but your source inspires no confidenceIm afraid.

Do you own a PS3? have you used the feature set so far? Even now the failure you describe has an easy work round (without 2.4) guess you haven't figured it out yet.
The  news article is a bulleted list. The feature set explained in the link details what the in game XMB will add in detail.
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« Reply #9 on: June 27, 2008, 04:25:00 PM »

Nice list of features to look forward too. Im excited biggrin.gif
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