Posted May 13, 2007 at 08:45PM by Chris L. Listed in: PlayStation 3 Tags: XMB, Sony, PS2, PlayStation Network
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Microsoft? THIS IS SONYYYYYY!!! - Image 1RUMOR ALERT: a recent post to the PlayStation forums claims to have received the notes to PlayStation 3 Firmware 2.0 - yes, from decimal to whole number - via the PlayStation press center. There are doubts in the forum as to its authenticity, though some have also vouched for the poster - a regular in the forums - as a reliable source of firmware notes "advanced info."

If these notes turn out to be true, we will soon get multiple chat support, some changes to the backwards compatibility list, password protection for user accounts, and the one thing people have kept bugging Sony, us, teh intarwebs, and their mothers about for quite some time already...

In-game XMB access.


We still have to keep this as a Rumor, you know; everything pending confirmation. This is madness!

Madness? THIS IS (allegedly) FW 2.0!

The PLAYSTATION 3 system software version 2.00 update includes the following:

  • Users
    • You can now password-protect user accounts.

  • Settings
    • [Dynamic Normalizer] has been added as an option under [Sound Settings].
    • [Energy Saver] has been added as an option.
    • [Equalizer] has been added as a feature under [Music Settings].
    • [Full] has been added as an option for [DVD Wide Display] under [BD / DVD Settings].
    • [Photo Settings] has been added as an option.
    • [PS / PS2 Settings] has been added as an option.
    • [RSS Channel Settings] has been added as an option.
    • [Sample Rate] has been added to [Audio CD Import] under [Music Settings].
    • [Screen Saver] has been expanded under [Display Settings].
    • The method of selecting an output resolution has been changed in [Video Output Settings] under [Display Settings].
    • [Theme Settings] has been added as an option.
    • [Zero Unused Disk Space] has been added as an option under [System Settings] > [Format Utility].

  • Photo
    • Additional slideshow effects have been added.
    • [Photo Effects] have been added as a feature.
    • Wallpaper feature has been added.
    • [Zoom] has been added as a feature.

  • Music
    • Additional visualization effects have been added.
    • CD information can now be entered.
    • Three-speed fast forward and fast reverse has been added as a feature.

  • Video
    • Files can now be played sequentially.
    • Three-speed fast forward and fast reverse has been added as a feature.
    • You can now select [Zoom] under [Screen Mode] when playing video files saved on the hard disk or storage media.*.
      *An appropriate USB adapter (not included) is required to use storage media with some models.

  • Game
    • Support for PLAYSTATION 3 format software titles has been expanded.
    • XMB (XrossMediaBar) is now accessible during gameplay.

  • Network
    • [RSS Channel] has been added as a feature.

  • Friends
    • You can now have multiple chat sessions.
    • You can now select an image to use as your Avatar from [Photo].

  • Other
    • Date and Time is now shown when the PS button is pressed.
    • File sorting has been changed.
    • [Help] has been added as a feature.
    • Playability status with the PS3 system has changed for some PlayStation and PlayStation 2 format titles.
      To check on the latest status, visit the search site for compatible titles.
    • [Secure Delete] has been added as an option.
    • Some PLAYSTATION Network features have been revised.
Jeepers, Jay, good eye for spotting this in the PlayStation forums!


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   by WOW (Unregistered) - 2007-05-13
 » FIRST

FIRST


   Re: RommelTJ - 2007-05-13
 » Yes!

Wallpaper, RSS, and multiple chat sessions....the way for pr0n is being paved.

Plus I love podcasts.

   Re: SOMEPPL (Unregistered) - 2007-05-14
 » YES

finally what the ppl want

   Re: Folding Junkie! - 2007-05-14
 » 61st Comment...... Whoo hoo!

No really guys who cares. Post something worth reading. Please!

   Re: james wisdom (Unregistered) - 2007-05-14
 » psp?

read through it and tell me if i'm right... this guy just took his psp and added all of the features plus a few? maybe its legit, but if not... zoom on photo, rss, theme settings, wallpaper, date and time... i know it may just be sony's method of standardizing the two systems, its also possible that this guy is a liar with a psp.. dont get too excited yet :)
   by FH (Unregistered) - 2007-05-13
 » Sounds cool

1st comment!

   by kane (Unregistered) - 2007-05-13
 » zdfgn

well ur all dumb cuz this fake


   Re: Matt (Unregistered) - 2007-05-14
 » Really now..

do you not remember firmware update 2.0 for PSP? That was when they introduced the internet browser which was a SIGNIFICANT improvement, in game XMB access is just as big a step. We'll see soon enough...
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   by jim bob (Unregistered) - 2007-05-13
 » i hope all of this is true.

in-game xmb access would be awesome. this list does appear lagit, but it seems a little long... that is a lot of stuff to add with one update.


   Re: PS3Rider (Unregistered) - 2007-05-14
 » ...

It would normally be considered a big update, but if the jump is from V1.7 to V2.0, instead of V1.6 to V1.7 then it shouldn't be considered as a lot, as it has jumped 3 decimal numbers.

   Re: BlacKDraGoN_ - 2007-05-14
 » yea haha

i was about to say the same thing.
this is the biggest number jump so far.
plus, you're going up to version 2. its almost like a whole new system lol. Playstation 3-2 In Stores Now! haha

   Re: kyle (Unregistered) - 2007-05-15
 » ..

its not really 3 decimals.. its like.. biggest.big.small.smaller ex(2.23.23.4 u can have more then one diget)
   by Quixand - 2007-05-13
 » hhhmm

can't wait to fire up the brute and get this update.

   by Esam (Unregistered) - 2007-05-13
 » If this true

If this true PSN will definitely will kill XBOT live

Can't wait for it to come :)


   Re: 666 (Unregistered) - 2007-05-13
 » 666

You got that right. XBOT live will banish once HOME is released.

   Re: rty (Unregistered) - 2007-05-14
 » Xbox live is to big, Sony is a minnow

All you do is talk crap, xbox live will not be affected by anything Sony does why do you think otherwise?, Sony have more worries about how many more consoles HALO3 is going to shift and the huge amount of new xbox live users that will then join..

   Re: .. (Unregistered) - 2007-05-14
 » ..

only people who are going to buy halo3 are the people who already have halo1 and 2...

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   Re: antaeus - 2007-05-14
 » eh

lol I hate Halo

   Re: ME (Unregistered) - 2007-05-14
 » yup

Halo is really known as GAYLO because of all the gay gamers who play it!

Plus, it just SUX!

   Re: Folding Junkie! - 2007-05-14
 » rty!

As a happy registered PS3 owner I could not agree more. Playstation home will have many fans and will force Sony to improve the online experience for it's customers.

It will not however affect XBOX Live in any way, shape, or form.

   Re: kyle (Unregistered) - 2007-05-15
 » halo 3..

i still dont see y someone would by an xbox for halo3.. its one game.. n its an FPS.. i like FPS but u have to admit they r all very similar! weapons r what seperate them.. n RFOM has great weapons n it was a launch title that was compaired to gears which was like a year after xbox360 came out!
   by Average_Joe (Unregistered) - 2007-05-13
 » Hey looks good

Sony's on their way to getting this stuff down, get some things like sending voice chat messages and it'll be awesome.

   by Jay (Unregistered) - 2007-05-13
 » Edit.......

I should make note, the OP on the PS Forums, Leah, seems to know a lot of inside updates. Leah's post has been removed (on the VIA ink and back one page to 207). Information is still at http://www.psu.com/node/10962?s=f62b03819cd9eb3645a90dda5505e597

Also the Press Release at PS's press-center was also removed

   by LOX760 (Unregistered) - 2007-05-13
 » nice

IN-GAME XMB ACCESS FINALLY

   by TheOne (Unregistered) - 2007-05-13
 » It is on the sony press center if u look harder.....

lol



link


http://presscenter.playstation.com/Pages.aspx?id=34


   Re: TheOne (Unregistered) - 2007-05-13
 » one more thing!!!

u need a password and username to get access to it..

I can give u mine, cuz i dont want to get ban....

   Re: Megaz (Unregistered) - 2007-05-14
 » No it isn't.

Oh please.. 'I can give u mine, cuz i dont want to get ban'.

1. Learn to speak english
2. Everyone who know how to use google knows the password and the firmware 'rumour' has *never* been on there. Sony press releases simply don't look like that - and they don't preannounce firmware on that site anyway.
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   by salimdao - 2007-05-13
 » where

ok i got into the site, but i dont see anything related to the update.


   Re: e (Unregistered) - 2007-05-13
 » d

have u check my link

   by salimdao - 2007-05-13
 » i did

i entered in the URL then logged in. it brought me to the PS3 section and i dont see anything relating to the 2.0 update. all i see is old press release info and stuff.

   by BRY (Unregistered) - 2007-05-14
 » It is the real deal

This isn't fake it's the real deal... If you don't believe you will know it when they throw it out to the public....


   Re: Jay (Unregistered) - 2007-05-14
 » and..

hopefully soon. I bet there going to be some info or a release during Sony's Gamers Day this week
   by Kamiboy (Unregistered) - 2007-05-14
 » Damn it!

I expect a lot more from v2.0. That number is a milestone and the added features should prove the same. What about Better BD java support? Or 1080p24, support for more Blu-ray audio codecs? At least give us better video playback support in XMB. I cant even playback mpeg 2 ts files with AC3 sound.

Just saying that it is a media hub doesn't make it so, you have to actually put your money where your mouth is.


   Re: antaeus - 2007-05-14
 » lol

"What about Better BD java support? Or 1080p24, support for more Blu-ray audio codecs?" HAHA I stopped reading your comment right there, dude you're an idiot

   Re: Bored (Unregistered) - 2007-05-14
 » ???

BluRay audio is FULLY UNCOMPRESSED. That's the biggest advantage it has over HD DVD in fact.

Dude, get a clue.

   Re: Folding Junkie! - 2007-05-14
 » He's right about BD-J.

Guys don't kill him till you do some research. Check out wikipedia on BD-J (aka Blu Ray Disc Java).

A completely upgradeable firmware is what makes the PS3 one of the better BD players on the market. Certainly one of the most worthwhile ones to buy when you take into account it also plays games and helps contribute to everybody with folding@home.

BD-J support would definitely be nice!
   by Steve (Unregistered) - 2007-05-14
 » Hey

How do you get a username for that link.

http://presscenter.playstation.com/Pages.aspx?id=34

Does Sony give that out?

   by joe (Unregistered) - 2007-05-14
 » why would anyone think its fake?

why would anyone think this is fake? 90% of this stuff is already done on the psp why would it be so hard to believe that its coming to the ps3?


   Re: RickyREM (Unregistered) - 2007-05-14
 » not real

This stuff is not going to be in the 2.0 update yes "90%" or so may be on the psp but thats the reason why its fake a person could have made it up with old PSP updates. Most of it will probably come out later. But eventually.
   by Thomas (Unregistered) - 2007-05-14
 » may be true

Well there's no one on the Playstation Undergroud forum telling the guy that he's full of crap....

if this comes to be true you have to give sony credit for listening to the fans.

   by Pechito (Unregistered) - 2007-05-14
 » Dam...zZzzzzZZz

I stayd up all night for nothing. When i got home the first thing i did was check to see if there was any good Ps3 news and i find this. If it is true i hope Sony releases it fast because something like this shouldn't of been leaked in the first place, and since its already leaked i hope they release it FAST because I CANT wait to see what new Options and Thingys my PS3 can do now!!!!

Ima go and loosen my panties bunch/jk


   Re: Folding Junkie! - 2007-05-14
 » Hold Up!

They will make a lot of customers angry if it doesn't work or if it is buggy. It will be released when it is ready. If it is a rumor it isn't even going to happen so calm down.
   by x (Unregistered) - 2007-05-14
 » x

FINALLY! I CAN SEE THE TIME!!!!!!!


   Re: Pechito (Unregistered) - 2007-05-14
 » ....

That custom Avatar thingy option is really scary...im thinking about what some people might do. Just imagine how many imature people are using PS3's online. then think about what they might use as Avatars. Hopefully Sony doesnt have a MSN like feature where a small screen showing you firends Avatar and message pop up, because i would hate to see a barrage of ***** Avatars on my T.V screen.....Think about all the different sizes and colors....

   Re: ? (Unregistered) - 2007-05-14
 » ?

I don't really see your problem with people using avatars ?

Do you turn red every time you see boobies and get a hard on ? Because, yeah.. that would suck for you then.

   Re: BlacKDraGoN_ - 2007-05-14
 » haha

i would hate to be looking at my friend's avatars and see d!ck$ of all shapes and colors lol. uggh... but i probably wouldnt talk to them anymore after that. or invite them into a chat and be like WTF!?
   by /dev/null (Unregistered) - 2007-05-14
 » looks cool but ...

... still missing internet radio, and playing/transferring files directly from a networked computer.

otherwise cool. it was about time they added those features.

   by pugton - 2007-05-14
 » Not for a while yet

2.0 wont happen for a while yet though as we are only on 1.7 so expect a 1.8 and 1.9 to happen before 2.0. Sony always go up in small increments and not big jumps.


   Re: psp (Unregistered) - 2007-05-14
 » psp

They do huh ? Ever looked at the psp's firmware lists ?
1.00
1.50/1.52
2.00/2.01/2.5/2.6/2.7/2.8
3.00/3.01/3.02/3.03/3.10/3.11/3.30/3.40

There are some mighty big leaps in there mate

   Re: mykalt45 (Unregistered) - 2007-05-14
 » Maybe not

Well, Sony has often released updates in other parts of the world at the higher increments, so that when it is released here it may have made a jump. The info is on the us.playstation.com/ps3 website under network.
   by haha (Unregistered) - 2007-05-14
 » yeah right!

i wish that were true, but sif all that will be in the next update!

   by PS3 Pirate (Unregistered) - 2007-05-14
 » bricked!

I managed to get a beta version of the new firmware from someone I know who works at sony. It worked fine until I restarted my console, now all I get is a blank screen! I modded my console with custom blu ray drive firmware, which allows me to play backups. The PS3's games are so horrible, why pay $60 for them? Screw you sony it's all your fault! Now I'm getting a quality console from Microsoft with games.

I also bricked my PSP by screwing with the firmware, that was also sony's fault.


   Re: Hunty (Unregistered) - 2007-05-14
 » no

Well that's a load of bollocks. Stop trolling, fanboy!

   Re: Daz (Unregistered) - 2007-05-14
 » hmmmm

One word for you + Prick!

Go back to masturbating over 14yr old webcam girls you moron

   Re: Slap a Biocth (Unregistered) - 2007-05-14
 » bricked what?

How did you get a beta of a rumored firmware. Man I swear you need to cut yourself and stop the retard act.

   Re: PS3 Pirate is a ***** head (Unregistered) - 2007-05-14
 » your a ***** head

your a d'ick head, and well, your just a d'ick head.

   Re: Folding Junkie! - 2007-05-14
 » PS3 Pirate... a M$ troll.

You are a liar, a loser, and a troll. Go back to your cave!

   Re: PS3 Pirate (Unregistered) - 2007-05-14
 » look at you play bots

I also modified my XBOX 360's DVD drive firmware and the spring update bricked it, ALL MICROSOFT'S FAULT!

I also put a mod chip in my Wii, but it didn't work afterward. DAMN NINTENDO! THEY MAKE NOTHING BUT CRAP!

MY GAME GENIE BROKE MY NES TOO!!

I'm going to complain to everyone about consoles I don't own at forums I have no business visiting, especially the XBOX ones, because I love blaming Microsoft for things that either don't happen or they cannot control while being jealous of their success!

Has the point been made yet? I sure hope so!

   Re: Folding Junkie! - 2007-05-14
 » That you have no clue?

Yeah, you proved it!
   by danny (Unregistered) - 2007-05-14
 » sonys fault

did sony tell you to lie or was that just microsoft's new marketing stratagy

   by SOMEBODY (Unregistered) - 2007-05-14
 » bs

the 2.0 update will have PLAYSTATION HOME which lanches in October for Europe and the US that will be the 2.0 update. this will either be a 1.8X, 1.9X or this will be in the 2.0 firmware that is why this is BS!!!!


   Re: thechair (Unregistered) - 2007-05-14
 » ...

An I quoth...

"PlayStation Home will be avaliable as a separate 500mb download, which will load up on the XMB."
   by Don't start false rumours (Unregistered) - 2007-05-14
 » False

it's a false rumour a Sony worker who I know has just told me


   Re: blahblah (Unregistered) - 2007-05-14
 » wqe

your friend who works in a SONY store doesn't count
   by Steve (Unregistered) - 2007-05-14
 » ehhh?

PWND! Lol.

   by Creighton (Unregistered) - 2007-05-14
 » ...

basically, that list includes everything any one person/everyone is looking forward to. if it's true, then it's the mother of all updates and will definitely keep fans held over for quite a while.

also qj, you highlighted over the XMB in-game, but there are a ton more features that you should have noted. (such as RSS...the wii can apparently already do news, so now the ps3 can as well.)

   by jason (Unregistered) - 2007-05-14
 » ...

the update number isnt set in stone that they do 1.0 then 1.1 then 1.2, ect. it just means this... 1.0 = original launched console, 1.1 would be considered a minor update, going from 1.something to 2.0 is considered a major firmware update. Think wow updates... every week it did like 1.5 to 1.52 or something but every month or so it did 1.55 to 1.6 and lots of new content was released, then when the expansion came out it magically went to 2.0 because it was a major update

   by Kojinto (Unregistered) - 2007-05-14
 » HHHHAHHAAHAHAAAAA

Haaahaahaaaahhahahahaaaaaaaaaahahaahahaha, heheahhahahahahhaaaaaahahahaaaaaa!!!

Wow "If this true PSN will definitely will kill XBOT live"
...HAHAHAHAAHAAAA.

"You got that right. XBOT live will banish once HOME is released."
.................HAHAHAAAAAAAAAHAHAAAAAAAAAAAAAHAHAHAHAHAHAAAAAAAAAAHAHA!!!!!

wow again, you guys are truly a riot, seriously if you PS3 fanboys went to do standup comedy and told jokes like the one's above you would be the funniest thing since Mind of Mencia.

You guys are sooooo blind, i almost feel sorry for you, and DONT GIVE ME ANY ***** ON HOW I SHOULD STICK TO MY OWN FORUMS GOD DAMMIT!!!! IF YOUR GOING TO MAKE RETARTED COMMENTS LIKE THESE THEN.....WELL GUESS WHAT IM GONNA STAY RIGHT HERE AND KEEP TALKING ***** ABOUT YOUR CONSOLE THAT YOU WORSHIP SOO MUCH.

The PS3 sucks azz! (thats a good one)

The PS3 Home thing in my opinion looks cool, but that will also probably suck azz due to underwhelming support. (genious)

Yo Mister Commen Sense I could use some help bashing these retards HAHAHAHAAA!!!111oneone.

Anyway I actually have to leave, im soooo sorry i cant stay on your forum and chat with you so elleged intellectuals but i have some halo 3 beta business to attend to...dont worry though i will stop by everynow and again to bash on the PS3 and tell you how good Halo 3 actually is.

remember you brought this upon yourselves.

OH! and by the way if anyone on here wants to play some Halo 3 with me or any other game for that matter (Im not talking to you, you PS3 retards) then send me a friend request, MY GT is Kojinto.


   Re: watman (Unregistered) - 2007-05-14
 » you

LOSER

   Re: Folding Junkie! - 2007-05-14
 » You are a real riot!

Your the one with the intellectual equivalent of a smashed peanut. Seriously!

As someone that is a PS3 owner and not a fanboy your comments seem very childish and out of place. Do not get me wrong! I hate fanboys too! But you could have at least responded to a specific post and not just posted your own fanboy rhetoric. You are as bad as any of them!

You know you said it yourself, man. Stay on your own forums. I am sure if you hate fanboys as much as you claim to that you can find a few thousand on your own side to terrorize. As a matter of fact there you could probably find a bunch of PS3 fanboys to give hell to. Wouldn't that be more fun than coming to a PS3 forum and being a fanboy yourself? I will give you all the hell that I want to! You are ignorant and deserve it!

Your generalized statements make you look like a fool and nothing in your post tells me otherwise. So go back to your hole and have a nice day.

   Re: Myamoto (Unregistered) - 2007-05-14
 » Really Funny Kojinto

Kojinto that was very funny its to bad sexbox3pu**ys(thats all its good for) is terrible. Also Halo 3 sucks and the whole set sucks. PS3 power(hands up everyone).

   Re: Luke (Unregistered) - 2007-05-14
 » Holy crap

..See, why made suck a prick out of yourself? lol
Go pay for your online play


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