Console’s on-board UI now includes remote start up, but not in-game XMB
Sony’s latest update to the PS3’s on-board firmware, version 2.0, is now live and available to download, and brings with it a host of new functions – though not the expected ability to access the XMB whilst playing games.
The biggest new feature is the new Remote Start Up, which allows PSP owners to turn on their PS3 from afar and access content stored on the machine’s hard drive. A statement from Sony explains: "Firmware 2.00 will cement the partnership between PS3 and PSP and create a truly global experience.
“With the ability to turn your PS3 on and off from wi-fi connection, there is now the opportunity to listen to the music, look at the photos and watch the videos saved on the PS3 HDD anywhere in the world."
Other tweaks include the ability to make playlists for both your MP3s and your pictures, enhanced Trend Web Micro Security for parental control and a new Information Board that updates itself with PlayStation-related news.
And whilst the XMB is still not accessible in-game, the XMB screen itself is now more customisable, with the ability to change colour or set a custom theme.
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Unfair..
Sony never promised that 2.0 would contain XMB, they simply said "it's being worked on".
This is a worthwhile update, as many other things have been tweaked and improved. PS2 compatability for software BC consoles seems to have been improrved further still (now very close to hardware BC).
Finally a reason to store video on the HDD
Personally I quite pleased by the update. I never saw the point of storing video on the hard drive before on the ps3 rather thanb put it on a dvd. The remote access of video by the psp is a really useful feature. All we now if wifi enabled cars and more hot spots
Re: Finally a reason to store video on the HDD
really disappointed ,every one wanted to listen to there music while playing,xbox owners will b laughing at us.shame on sony.
Re: Finally a reason to store video on the HDD
its pretty **** but maybe they'll release it soon - give the guys time...theyve already done an amazing job with the console itself
Re: Finally a reason to store video on the HDD
whats an XMB?
Re: Finally a reason to store video on the HDD
sony come on we paid 600 dollars for the ps3 and you still didn't even make it so u can listen to music in the game! The whole 8 processors thing, Call of Duty 4 and Rianbow six vega**** horribly. There are no achievments, not like thats a big deal but still. The games are BLUE-RAY and the 360 has smoother, nicer graphics. Come on
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