PS3 Firmware 2.41 (in-game XMB & Trophies) - OUT NOW (see post #34)

Tezcatlipoca · 17-06-2008, 23:34

PlayStation Blog:

http://blog.us.playstation.com/2008/...s-in-game-xmb/

Firmware 2.40 officially confirmed to include "Trophies" & "in-game XMB".

But first...

EDIT: Firmware 2.36 out now.

icestar2 · 17-06-2008, 23:35

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Originally Posted by Matt D

PlayStation Blog:

http://blog.us.playstation.com/2008/...s-in-game-xmb/

Firmware 2.40 officially confirmed to include "Trophies" & "in-game XMB".

But first...

Firmware 2.36 "coming soon".

Just read about this only 10mins ago on PS3fanboy. Sounds good

icestar2 · 18-06-2008, 16:41

2.36 was released today

Its only a stability update for older PS games though. Probably for PS1 games they may release on the PSN

Graham M · 18-06-2008, 16:42

Time for an update then

WHISTLED · 18-06-2008, 19:35

Sorry whats XMB?

Toto · 18-06-2008, 19:43

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Originally Posted by WHISTLED

Sorry whats XMB?

Its the user interface/menu system on the PS3

icestar2 · 18-06-2008, 21:04

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Originally Posted by WHISTLED

Sorry whats XMB?

Yep TOTO is correct. Its the Media Bar in your playstation that you run everything from. In-game will give the ability to do alot of things ingame like with the Xbox.

STONEISLAND · 19-06-2008, 12:14

This means we have have our own music whiles palying game right?

icestar2 · 19-06-2008, 13:50

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Originally Posted by STONEISLAND

This means we have have our own music whiles palying game right?

Thats one of the things that should be possible yes along with being able to access your friend list while in any game etc etc.

Tezcatlipoca · 19-06-2008, 20:04

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Originally Posted by STONEISLAND

This means we have have our own music whiles palying game right?

I don't think they've confirmed anything about that.

AFAIK, it's just gonna be in-game Friends List & messaging.

STONEISLAND · 19-06-2008, 20:07

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Originally Posted by Matt D

I don't think they've confirmed anything about that.

AFAIK, it's just gonna be in-game Friends List & messaging.

That would be a real shame. Surely its possible to do?

I'm sure I read about a year ago that it was going to come the summer.

Stephen · 19-06-2008, 20:28

About time too!!

Tezcatlipoca · 19-06-2008, 20:39

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Originally Posted by STONEISLAND

That would be a real shame. Surely its possible to do?

I'm sure I read about a year ago that it was going to come the summer.

Well, I think Sony's form of "coming soon" is different to what most people would actually consider "coming soon"

Some PS3 games do themselves allow custom soundtracks. But, I read something a while ago which said that there were licensing/patent issues of some sort regarding a system-wide custom soundtrack capability. Then again, I've also read rumours that 2.40 is going to have "much more" than in-game XMB...

So... dunno. But I doubt it for now.

Still, the fact we're definitely getting "in-game XMB" is a great big step in the right direction from Sony

- finally my PS3 will be able to do something my 360 could do from launch

... [allegedly Sony did actually consider giving the PS3 in-game XMB at the beginning, but pulled it for some reason. God knows why - stupid decision if true - but at least they're finally doing it now]

In-game XMB, with full access to the Friends List in all games, & the ability to send/receive messages & invites in all games, is something the PS3 really needs; and something that should make it a more worthy rival to XBL.

icestar2 · 19-06-2008, 23:07

The thing is this is all do-able with the Xbox. I think sony would be unwise to leave the music feature out. Its not down to sony what music people play. My bet's still on it being made avalible. If not in 2.40 then not long after as its a big demand from the PS3 community.

Paranoimia · 20-06-2008, 14:34

According to Sony, the 'custom soundtrack' ability has always been available on PS3 - it's just something that the developers had to allow for in their code, rather than being built-in to the OS in the same way as the 360.

Personally, I've never seen any point/need for custom soundtracks. Even when I had my Xbox I never used them, nor do I in current PS3 games which allow it. A lot of money is spent on game soundtracks, so the least people can do is listen to them. Then if you don't like it, turn the music off.

Besides, I don't think Snake v Screaming Mantis would be quite as epic with the Spice Girls droning on in the background...

Still, at least it seems that they're finally including it for those that want it. The only thing I'm really looking forward to seeing is what this 'trophies' malarky is like. Custom soundtracks and in-game XMB I can happily live without!