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Firmware 3.0: The New Features
01 Sep, 18:00 A round-up of everything we've found so far in the new PS3 firmware 3.0.
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01 Sep, 18:00 A round-up of everything we've found so far in the new PS3 firmware 3.0.
135 Trophies: The Bigger Picture
12 Jul, 16:00 How will Trophies affect us? Los Havros decides whether it's too little too late. 18
12 Jul, 16:00 How will Trophies affect us? Los Havros decides whether it's too little too late.
18 PSN Down, SSHD Up
08 Jul, 17:00 Scheduled maintenance tomorrow, plus 2.40 bricking issue explained. 11
08 Jul, 17:00 Scheduled maintenance tomorrow, plus 2.40 bricking issue explained.
11 PS3 Flash Now 7.0.25
05 Jul, 7:30 PS3 Flash updated, porn sites still don't work. Apparently. We've not tried. 3
05 Jul, 7:30 PS3 Flash updated, porn sites still don't work. Apparently. We've not tried.
3 Around The Web: 04/07/08
04 Jul, 15:00 The stories we couldn't be bothered featuring during the week. 1
04 Jul, 15:00 The stories we couldn't be bothered featuring during the week.
1 Firmware 2.40 Pulled
02 Jul, 22:00 Naturally, it’s impossible for us to check as we’re all 2.40′d up and running, but we’ve had a few emails in saying the update is no longer available via the XMB, with 2.36 owners claiming the PS3 is telling them they’ve got the latest version installed. Presumably this has something to do with reports earlier [...] 15
02 Jul, 22:00 Naturally, it’s impossible for us to check as we’re all 2.40′d up and running, but we’ve had a few emails in saying the update is no longer available via the XMB, with 2.36 owners claiming the PS3 is telling them they’ve got the latest version installed. Presumably this has something to do with reports earlier [...]
15 Official FW 2.40 Update Log
02 Jul, 10:50 We’ll save our front page and have this as a click through. Seems we were right yesterday, though.| Main Features * Displaying the XMB™ screen during gameplayYou can now access the XMB™ screen while playing PLAYSTATION®3 format software.* Searching the Internet from the XMB™ screenYou can now perform an Internet search directly from the XMB™ [...] 9
02 Jul, 10:50 We’ll save our front page and have this as a click through. Seems we were right yesterday, though.| Main Features * Displaying the XMB™ screen during gameplayYou can now access the XMB™ screen while playing PLAYSTATION®3 format software.* Searching the Internet from the XMB™ screenYou can now perform an Internet search directly from the XMB™ [...]
9 My First Trophy
02 Jul, 6:45 Sony, what have you done? This is us now hammering through Super Stardust HD, again, because we now get Trophies! Fine, because the thrill of seeing that pop-up in the top right hand corner brings back memories of when we first started on the 360. But you had to go one better, didn’t you? You [...] 2
02 Jul, 6:45 Sony, what have you done? This is us now hammering through Super Stardust HD, again, because we now get Trophies! Fine, because the thrill of seeing that pop-up in the top right hand corner brings back memories of when we first started on the 360. But you had to go one better, didn’t you? You [...]
2 PS3 FW 2.40 Out Now
02 Jul, 5:30 Ah, the sweet smell of Trophies and coffee in a morning. Just a quick heads to say FW 2.40 is now available for download (and we got it in about 2 minutes) alongside a patch for Super Stardust HD (and the Team Pack) which comes with 17 Trophies. If you’ve not yet read our exclusive [...] 6
02 Jul, 5:30 Ah, the sweet smell of Trophies and coffee in a morning. Just a quick heads to say FW 2.40 is now available for download (and we got it in about 2 minutes) alongside a patch for Super Stardust HD (and the Team Pack) which comes with 17 Trophies. If you’ve not yet read our exclusive [...]
6 TSA Goes Down.
01 Jul, 19:30 Well, that was fun. Basically, we’ve been getting more and more traffic recently and with all the 2.40 news over the last couple of days the server we were on just completely died. We might not be over the worst of it yet, too. The server is paid for out of our own pockets, and [...] 8
01 Jul, 19:30 Well, that was fun. Basically, we’ve been getting more and more traffic recently and with all the 2.40 news over the last couple of days the server we were on just completely died. We might not be over the worst of it yet, too. The server is paid for out of our own pockets, and [...]
8 (UPDATE) Extra Updates In 2.40
01 Jul, 15:30 Thanks to reader Ben Torode, we’ve got a proper translation of this Watch Impress article, detailing a number of new features coming to 2.40 not yet mentioned by SCEA, as far as we know: 1. The way to quit games has also been modified in line with these changes, and a game can be exited [...] 2
01 Jul, 15:30 Thanks to reader Ben Torode, we’ve got a proper translation of this Watch Impress article, detailing a number of new features coming to 2.40 not yet mentioned by SCEA, as far as we know: 1. The way to quit games has also been modified in line with these changes, and a game can be exited [...]
2 The PS3 Firmware 2.40 FAQ
01 Jul, 7:30 You have to admit, SCEA are on top of their game just now with their blog. It’s open, honest and it’s a great way to keep in touch with the important folk behind the scenes at Sony. In response to all the questions posed yesterday after the unveiling of Firmware 2.40 the guys have added [...] 8
01 Jul, 7:30 You have to admit, SCEA are on top of their game just now with their blog. It’s open, honest and it’s a great way to keep in touch with the important folk behind the scenes at Sony. In response to all the questions posed yesterday after the unveiling of Firmware 2.40 the guys have added [...]
8 PS2 Games To Hit PSN?
30 Jun, 16:00 This is interesting, indeed. A poster on the N4G forums has hinted, pretty strongly, that the PS3 will see PS2 downloads on the PSN Store at some point this year. Looks to us like Metal Gear Solid 2, SSX et al, but please treat this as nothing more than a rumour at this stage, as [...] 6
30 Jun, 16:00 This is interesting, indeed. A poster on the N4G forums has hinted, pretty strongly, that the PS3 will see PS2 downloads on the PSN Store at some point this year. Looks to us like Metal Gear Solid 2, SSX et al, but please treat this as nothing more than a rumour at this stage, as [...]
6 Trophies Not Retrospective
30 Jun, 13:20 We’ve just been told that Trophies will not be awarded retrospectively, you’ll need to start the game again to obtain any Trophies that game may offer. This is a bit of a shame, but with the ease of save game sharing on the PS3, it’s only fair. In addition, smaller PSN titles won’t offer platinum [...] 9
30 Jun, 13:20 We’ve just been told that Trophies will not be awarded retrospectively, you’ll need to start the game again to obtain any Trophies that game may offer. This is a bit of a shame, but with the ease of save game sharing on the PS3, it’s only fair. In addition, smaller PSN titles won’t offer platinum [...]
9 Firmware 2.40 Reveal – Trophies
30 Jun, 13:00 As promised by us earlier today, the 2nd video is now up on the PlayStation Blog. The Blog tells us that Super Stardust HD will be the first game to leverage Trophies and will offer a variety of trophies. Trophy support in Super Stardust HD will be available for first-time users who purchase the game [...] 11
30 Jun, 13:00 As promised by us earlier today, the 2nd video is now up on the PlayStation Blog. The Blog tells us that Super Stardust HD will be the first game to leverage Trophies and will offer a variety of trophies. Trophy support in Super Stardust HD will be available for first-time users who purchase the game [...]
11 Sony Publish Official 2.40 News
30 Jun, 12:30 Sony has issued a press release, including the images we’ve already seen this morning of the Trophies. It’s mostly fluff, but here’s the interesting bits: “Firstly, system software 2.40 allows PS3 Home Menu (XMB) access in-game. This means that you can access the PS3 Home Menu (XMB) at any time while playing most games, simply [...] 7
30 Jun, 12:30 Sony has issued a press release, including the images we’ve already seen this morning of the Trophies. It’s mostly fluff, but here’s the interesting bits: “Firstly, system software 2.40 allows PS3 Home Menu (XMB) access in-game. This means that you can access the PS3 Home Menu (XMB) at any time while playing most games, simply [...]
7 Dual Shock 3 Hits Europe Wednesday
30 Jun, 10:45 SCEE have just let us know that the Dual Shock 3 will be available to buy across Europe from Wednesday. David Reeves commented, “We are delighted to confirm that DUALSHOCK 3 will be released in SCEE territories in early July. We hope this will add to the intense gaming experience for our fans, as we [...] 10
30 Jun, 10:45 SCEE have just let us know that the Dual Shock 3 will be available to buy across Europe from Wednesday. David Reeves commented, “We are delighted to confirm that DUALSHOCK 3 will be released in SCEE territories in early July. We hope this will add to the intense gaming experience for our fans, as we [...]
10 In-Game Chat Revealed?
30 Jun, 10:05 Rumour only just now, but it looks like in-game chat has been revealed, via the Trophy images here. Obviously Eric couldn’t show us this feature in his first video because it would also show Trophies (which he’s saving for later) but we reckon come the launch of 2.40 the PS3 and it’s free PSN will [...] 6
30 Jun, 10:05 Rumour only just now, but it looks like in-game chat has been revealed, via the Trophy images here. Obviously Eric couldn’t show us this feature in his first video because it would also show Trophies (which he’s saving for later) but we reckon come the launch of 2.40 the PS3 and it’s free PSN will [...]
6 More Info On 2.40 Coming At 1PM
30 Jun, 9:30 Want more information on Firmware 2.40? Well, expect an avalanche of information, including the World’s first official look at the PS3′s Trophy system, at 1PM GMT today (8AM EST / 5AM PST)1, which is also when we assume the PS Blog will upload their 2nd video. We’ll obviously have all the info as soon as [...] 8
30 Jun, 9:30 Want more information on Firmware 2.40? Well, expect an avalanche of information, including the World’s first official look at the PS3′s Trophy system, at 1PM GMT today (8AM EST / 5AM PST)1, which is also when we assume the PS Blog will upload their 2nd video. We’ll obviously have all the info as soon as [...]
8 New Trophy Shots?
30 Jun, 9:25 Interestingly, this site appears to have three shots that clearly show the Trophy mechanism, demonstrating the different levels of Trophies possible for Super Stardust HD, along with a compare function and a profile page, not dissimilar to our mock-ups last week. 3
30 Jun, 9:25 Interestingly, this site appears to have three shots that clearly show the Trophy mechanism, demonstrating the different levels of Trophies possible for Super Stardust HD, along with a compare function and a profile page, not dissimilar to our mock-ups last week.
3 Firmware 2.40 Reveal – In Game XMB
30 Jun, 8:00 Right on cue, here’s the in-game XMB presentation from the US Blog. Watch the video, as it’s essential viewing, and then we’ll discuss exactly what was shown: Firstly, note that it’s the full XMB so all the previous claims of limited options were lies: the video clearly shows access to the PlayStation Store, for starters. [...] 9
30 Jun, 8:00 Right on cue, here’s the in-game XMB presentation from the US Blog. Watch the video, as it’s essential viewing, and then we’ll discuss exactly what was shown: Firstly, note that it’s the full XMB so all the previous claims of limited options were lies: the video clearly shows access to the PlayStation Store, for starters. [...]
9 Firmware 2.40 Videos Incoming
29 Jun, 21:30 Our man Jeff Rubenstein has posted another ‘What We Read‘ blog on the Official PlayStation Blog, which is as cool as ever (thanks for the link Jeff) but it’s this snippet that’s got us all hot and bothered: “I know what you’re going to ask about, and because we don’t traffic in rumors and/or speculation, [...] 6
29 Jun, 21:30 Our man Jeff Rubenstein has posted another ‘What We Read‘ blog on the Official PlayStation Blog, which is as cool as ever (thanks for the link Jeff) but it’s this snippet that’s got us all hot and bothered: “I know what you’re going to ask about, and because we don’t traffic in rumors and/or speculation, [...]
6 PlayStation EDGE
29 Jun, 14:00 Sadly, this ‘press release’ on NeoGAF is fake, but the principles behind it are worth mentioning. With Sony going all ‘online’ on us recently, with decent upgrades to the Store and plenty of potential coming very soon in 2.40, we wouldn’t put it past them to do something else with Trophies than just willy-waving. The [...] 4
29 Jun, 14:00 Sadly, this ‘press release’ on NeoGAF is fake, but the principles behind it are worth mentioning. With Sony going all ‘online’ on us recently, with decent upgrades to the Store and plenty of potential coming very soon in 2.40, we wouldn’t put it past them to do something else with Trophies than just willy-waving. The [...]
4 PSOne: Tekken
28 Jun, 21:57 When the PlayStation was first released Tekken was one of the first launch titles alongside Ridge Racer and Wipeout. More importantly Tekken was the first PlayStation Game to sell over 1 million units. Tekken was also one of the earliest 3D fighters around and can be compared to the likes of Virtua Fighter or Battle [...] 5
28 Jun, 21:57 When the PlayStation was first released Tekken was one of the first launch titles alongside Ridge Racer and Wipeout. More importantly Tekken was the first PlayStation Game to sell over 1 million units. Tekken was also one of the earliest 3D fighters around and can be compared to the likes of Virtua Fighter or Battle [...]
5 PSP 2 To Feature Touch Screen?
28 Jun, 11:15 According to this patent application filed by a certain Phil Harrison in January this year, Sony are planning some kind of mobile device with a touch screen and motion sensing: “A hand-held electronic device is disclosed. The device may comprise a case case having one or more major surfaces; a touch screen disposed on one [...] 2
28 Jun, 11:15 According to this patent application filed by a certain Phil Harrison in January this year, Sony are planning some kind of mobile device with a touch screen and motion sensing: “A hand-held electronic device is disclosed. The device may comprise a case case having one or more major surfaces; a touch screen disposed on one [...]
2 PSN Friends List Now 100
26 Jun, 17:30 Looks like 2.36 did something other than add additional support for a few PS3 titles, some people are now claiming they have a maximum of 100 friends rather than 50, the previous limit. Will wonders never cease? 6
26 Jun, 17:30 Looks like 2.36 did something other than add additional support for a few PS3 titles, some people are now claiming they have a maximum of 100 friends rather than 50, the previous limit. Will wonders never cease?
6 Byron Report Pisses UK Gamers Off
26 Jun, 13:07 UK Gamers have always had to wait a long time for games compared to Japan and even the US, and we’ve never been happy about it. Now, thanks to the Byron report, we may have to wait even longer. You see, this report recommends that the PEGI and BBFC both rate games, with the BBFC [...] 3
26 Jun, 13:07 UK Gamers have always had to wait a long time for games compared to Japan and even the US, and we’ve never been happy about it. Now, thanks to the Byron report, we may have to wait even longer. You see, this report recommends that the PEGI and BBFC both rate games, with the BBFC [...]
3 PSN Content: 26/06/08
26 Jun, 11:45 We’ve seen better weeks, but it’s still not bad considering; the MGS Database was only delayed a week, and it’s good to see that we should be getting the full version of Commando 3 soon enough. The ‘Nigel’ pack for Pain is intelligently priced, pun aside, and the complement of trailers and such is nice [...] 8
26 Jun, 11:45 We’ve seen better weeks, but it’s still not bad considering; the MGS Database was only delayed a week, and it’s good to see that we should be getting the full version of Commando 3 soon enough. The ‘Nigel’ pack for Pain is intelligently priced, pun aside, and the complement of trailers and such is nice [...]
8 Search Function Coming To PSN Store
26 Jun, 11:30 Alongside what appears to be a Worldwide news service and video downloads right to your PS3 are a few improvements to the PSN Store itself, including what looks to us like a ‘Search’ function: With the PSN Store expanding at a decent rate now, we welcome such a feature assuming it’s handled intelligently and the [...] 4
26 Jun, 11:30 Alongside what appears to be a Worldwide news service and video downloads right to your PS3 are a few improvements to the PSN Store itself, including what looks to us like a ‘Search’ function: With the PSN Store expanding at a decent rate now, we welcome such a feature assuming it’s handled intelligently and the [...]
4 Video Store Coming To PS3
26 Jun, 9:50 We’re not sure whether this is a ‘leak’ in the strictest sense, as the PDF is up on the PlayStation site itself (and accessible via the mid-term strategy page) but regardless, it’s clear that Sony plan to start video downloads soon, as recently rumoured. No further details yet, although we assume it’ll be Worldwide given [...] 2
26 Jun, 9:50 We’re not sure whether this is a ‘leak’ in the strictest sense, as the PDF is up on the PlayStation site itself (and accessible via the mid-term strategy page) but regardless, it’s clear that Sony plan to start video downloads soon, as recently rumoured. No further details yet, although we assume it’ll be Worldwide given [...]
2 TSA Gets Friends
26 Jun, 9:30 Yesterday we ran a brief article on PS3 Gamer Cards, using one of our real PSN IDs in the mockups, purely to prevent people nicking our Photoshop handiwork (although that didn’t stop some trying). Humourously, we currently have over 50 new friends requests, despite us clearly stating the whole thing was unofficial. Ah, Internet, we [...] 5
26 Jun, 9:30 Yesterday we ran a brief article on PS3 Gamer Cards, using one of our real PSN IDs in the mockups, purely to prevent people nicking our Photoshop handiwork (although that didn’t stop some trying). Humourously, we currently have over 50 new friends requests, despite us clearly stating the whole thing was unofficial. Ah, Internet, we [...]
5 GAFfer Consoul Predicts 2.40 Blog
26 Jun, 7:35 The Internet is alive, ALIVE this morning because of one man’s mission to convince the world he knows what he’s talking about. Consoul, previously banned from NeoGAF for getting his PS3 Firmware predictions wrong, is at it again, claiming that the first video walkthrough of 2.40 will be on the PlayStation Blog next Monday. If [...] 0
26 Jun, 7:35 The Internet is alive, ALIVE this morning because of one man’s mission to convince the world he knows what he’s talking about. Consoul, previously banned from NeoGAF for getting his PS3 Firmware predictions wrong, is at it again, claiming that the first video walkthrough of 2.40 will be on the PlayStation Blog next Monday. If [...]
0 Firmware 2.40 Laid Bare
25 Jun, 12:15 C&VG are claiming to have the final feature list for the hotly anticipated Firmware 2.40. They claim, via an anonymous tipster (isn’t it always) that the following options are available upon tapping the PS button: Friends:View, send, receive messagesManage downloadsSet the vibration feature of the controllerSign in to PlayStation NetworkRegister friendsManage Bluetooth devicesTerminate the game [...] 8
25 Jun, 12:15 C&VG are claiming to have the final feature list for the hotly anticipated Firmware 2.40. They claim, via an anonymous tipster (isn’t it always) that the following options are available upon tapping the PS button: Friends:View, send, receive messagesManage downloadsSet the vibration feature of the controllerSign in to PlayStation NetworkRegister friendsManage Bluetooth devicesTerminate the game [...]
8 PS3 Gamercards Are Coming, Right?
25 Jun, 8:30 Whilst the World and his little yappy dog is poised for Firmware 2.40, something we’ve covered in detail before, we want to look beyond the in-game messaging and custom music and see what else Sony have planned for us. Recent ‘leaks’ of what appear to be some kind of PS3 Gamercard are the most intriguing, [...] 11
25 Jun, 8:30 Whilst the World and his little yappy dog is poised for Firmware 2.40, something we’ve covered in detail before, we want to look beyond the in-game messaging and custom music and see what else Sony have planned for us. Recent ‘leaks’ of what appear to be some kind of PS3 Gamercard are the most intriguing, [...]
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