As previously announced, PS3 firmware version 3.0 has now been released. The new firmware brings many eye candy releated features and improved functions on various other features. You can view the official changelog below:
- Multi-Audio – Audio can now be output to multiple connectors simultaneously. You can set this option under [Settings] > [Sound Settings] > [Audio Multi Output].
- Video Content Playback – During Video content playback, you can now use the right stick to play content in slow playback, fast reverse, and fast forward.
- Settings Descriptions – Now below each setting option under the Settings tab on the XMB, there is now a brief description in small font.
- New Start Up Logo – Upon starting up your PS3, you will be greeted with the new ‘PS3′ Logo.
- Copy/Paste Function – There is now a copy/paste function for the web browser, and messages.
- Internet Connection Speed Test – Check your internet connection upload/download speed. Go to [Network Settings] > [Internet Connection Test]
- Internet Browser Screen Capture Feature – Press Triangle on Internet Browser, then under File > Save Screenshot.
- Custom Remote Play Settings – Manually set a device (such as a PSP system) to be used for remote play.
- New Avatar Support – Support for future additions of PSN avatars has been added. No new avatars have been added along with the firmware. However the support is there.
- “What’s New” – The “Information Board” will be replaced with a “What’s New” section, which allows you to enjoy interactive PlayStation news every time you start the PS3 system. Located under the PlayStation Network icon, “What’s New” displays the latest and greatest game, video, PlayStation Network and PlayStation news and releases, as well as your recently played games, in a sleek, new animated format.
- Status Indicator – In the top right corner we’ve added an indicator bar, which displays your user icon, friend icon, the number of friends you have online and a small message icon to let you know if you have any new messages. The indicator also includes a scrolling ticker that features the latest news from PlayStation Network. In addition, when you press the PS button, the battery life indicator will no longer cover up the clock.
- Friends List – Now your PlayStation Network friends will appear in a slightly redesigned format on your Friends List. Also, messages will now be viewable from each of your friends’ respective profiles.
- PlayStation Store Shortcuts – We’ve added a handy shortcut icon to the PlayStation Store under both the Game and Video categories so you can access the latest content quickly and easily.
- Personalization – Personalize your PS3 with new dynamic custom themes and avatars. Dynamic themes as well as free and premium avatars will be available through PlayStation Store. A dynamic theme takes your screen to a whole new level as it incorporates animated objects into the background.
- Trophies – Showcasing your hard earned trophies just got better. Update 3.00 gives game developers the ability to modify how they display trophies for add-on content. Base and add-on game trophies will continue to be combined into a single list so you can see where you stand in a game as a whole. Within that list, trophies will be broken out into subcategories—base trophies and add-on trophies—that way, you can easily view the percentage of your base game trophy collection, and separately track your trophy progress in add-on packs. Look for this enhancement to be included in upcoming games.
Dashhacker also reports the Open Remote Play once again works with the new firmware, we will report back once he releases an official update on his app.
Overall not too bad of a update this time around. There is most likely hidden updates in this new firmware that are (as usual) not reported, let us know what you find and we will update the list.
09-01-2009
08:12 AM
Grabbed it this morning, didn't have a chance to play around with it too much yet.... Can't wait for someone to develop a tool to create dynamic themes!
09-01-2009
08:19 AM
09-01-2009
08:23 AM
so I don't even get any recognition for noticing it first and informing everyone that it is available?
http://www.haxnetwork.net/showthread...5370#post95370
Thanks guys, I won't bother posting here again, I'll just stick to being a lurker then :|
09-01-2009
08:24 AM
09-01-2009
08:33 AM
http://code.google.com/p/open-rp/
09-01-2009
10:22 AM
Well I'm sorry you didn't receive more attention as a child, but I recommend Adultfriendfinder... they'll understand you.
09-01-2009
10:22 AM
09-01-2009
10:55 AM
09-01-2009
11:36 AM
Oh, sure, Sony! Wait for me to leave and then release it. I'm not getting back to my PS3 until the 18th.
btw the copy/paste function was in the browser in 2.80. I remember using it once to look-up something on imdb.
09-01-2009
03:32 PM
Anyone know how to remove the lame news feed at the top right?
09-01-2009
03:48 PM
^
Steal a nuclear warhead, take some hostages on a faraway island in Alaska's Fox Archipelago, then record a video saying "Dear Mr. Kazuo Hirai and the company, please fire the goons responsible for FW 3.0, and make me a leader of the XBM production team, or I shall stick this warhead right up your dog's arse, so help me God! Sincerely yours, Liquid $n!pR (which means I can shoot good from afar!).", and send it to SCE, for instance.
On a more serious note, I don't think it's possible to remove the lame news feed at the top right.
09-01-2009
03:53 PM
It has to be getting that info from somewhere, so if we could redirect it so there's no news it will be gone.
09-01-2009
04:06 PM
or it just says "news unavailable", the only solution will probably be to wait for the never to come CFW.
09-01-2009
05:59 PM
I have made a discovery or two which my have not been noted. I have managed two come across a new feature in the xmb which may not be accessible to everyone, it appears between game and video and is nicely titled "TV", this occurred after I was on the bbciplayer website. Im not too sure if the install feature was always there at the themes section which allows you to install a theme from a usb device.
09-01-2009
06:39 PM
Many people really hate the update, which led to the closing of comments on the official Playstation blog.
http://blog.us.playstation.com/2009/...comment-264030
09-01-2009
11:12 PM
What do you people think? A lot of those comments put me of the idea, but I am also a little nosey
Did you update Pirate?
09-01-2009
11:37 PM
I put the newest update on my new slim PS3. Function wise its not a problem, but it does make the XMB feel very crowded (oversized icons, horrible friends list, navbar etc..)
09-01-2009
11:58 PM
But thanks anyway
Okay, thanks.
I think I'll wait a little before updating - just to see if there's anything else unexpected hidden
09-02-2009
05:31 AM
i noticed that on my launch 20gb ps3 with 3.0 FW there is no ps3 logo when booting up games. idk about the ps3 slim as dont care much for it, but as far as i know the slim displays the newer "PS3" logo when booting up games, i guess sony either forgot or just hater the old spiderman 3 font....lol
should i update my mint 60 gb launch ps3 (currently on launch 1.10 firmware) to 3.0 or is there some hope that some unreleased hack/crack/mod may come out
SKFU u know what i mean lulz
09-02-2009
06:13 AM
09-02-2009
10:55 AM
apparently the phone remote play thing is for the new sony erricson phones, due out soon. also just playing some iso's which still work ^^ on the 3.0 firmware :D
09-02-2009
11:26 AM
09-02-2009
01:36 PM
Well, they took the whole 10-foot UI thing a bit literally
There should at least be an option for font size.
09-04-2009
10:22 AM
09-07-2009
05:09 PM
Since I updated to 3.0, my UFC game gets HUGE frame drops during close combat in fights!!! OMG can't believe it! And it's definitely FW's fault, cuz it's the same thing with my friend and his copy of UFC on his PS3. Damn it Sony, you went to far!!! Someone, hand me a bomb or a banana, or a banana bomb!
09-07-2009
09:05 PM
As for UFC is probably a 360 port anyway, lets just hope this firmware improves stability in the long term.
09-08-2009
02:45 PM
Hand over a couple of those Holy Hand grenades...