the arrival of the slightly less big black box. The latest update to the Playstation 3's firmware hits a nice round number with v3.00, and is now available for download from the mirror.

The most immediately noticeable effect of the update is a snazzy new design for the XMB, the Playstation 3's user interface, but quite a few user-friendly new features have been added, including the ability to copy text, print from the browser, and access Playstation Store content directly from the Game and Video XMB headings.

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Seems to be an update for playstation store that tries to trick you into thinking its a real update by adding a few mild improvements on the XMB.

Thanks all the same but can we get the things that PS3 owners and hesitant buyers have been screaming for since release instead.

Some things missing from the changelog (perhaps all collectively classed as New design for the XMB™(XrossMediaBar) screen?):

• 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.
• Internet Connection Speed Test - Check your internet connection upload/download speed. Go to [Network Settings] > [Internet Connection Test]
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Source Blog: PS3 Online <PS3-Online>


A lot of people with prior knowledge of the changelog have said much the same thing, calling this more akin to a "2.90" update than the revolution that normal comes as part of a "whole number" update. I share their dismay. Who wants to take a screenshot of the sh!ttiest looking web browser you've ever seen? It doesn't even full-screen ffs. What I really wanted was the ability to take in-game screenshots.

What I also found puzzling about the XMB is the fact that, with the media server option enabled, all of Photo, Music and Video are duplicated under each path. Eg. Select the Photo tab, then the Windows Media Player icon and you get Music, video, Pictures, Playlists. Select the Music tab, then the Windows Media Player icon and you get Music, video, Pictures, Playlists again. Same for the Video tab. Why have Music accessible under the Photo's tab? Or Video under the Music tab. Is it only me that thinks that's stupid? Perhaps they should have assigned "Media Servers" to it's own dedicated part of the XBM if they couldn't stop the unrelated categories from showing up.

thought the multi-output for audio was quite handy

still think at least 1 USB port should work when the system is on standby...so it dosnt have to be on to charge controllers

also...vidzone is lame

Yes, that's probably the most useful feature in this update for me (followed by the clock).


That would be really nice.

Biggest change in the update IMO.

I just noticed in the main news article it says to put the update file in a folder called "UPDATE", but you also forgot the folder called "PS3" that you first make then put that UPDATE folder into, which in turn contains the update file PS3UPDAT.PUP.

Anyone who has done it already would know the above most likely, i just thought that the first time users of this update method may get a little confused.

BE WARNED - THIS UPDATE WILL BRICK ANY NON GENIUNE CONTROLLERS!
I have two non geniune controllers that are now bricked - only the massively overpriced geniune one works. Sony don't have a fix or answer at this stage however rumor has it that it was done on purpose due to fake controllers. Good one Sony - punish the people who were ripped off in the first place. So happy I just bought an Xbox.

test

We have a test forum for that brick boy.

Test: For posting test posts (of course!)

An xbox? Oh, that console where they're going to brick your 'ever so much more expensive than a controller' 3rd part hard drive?

Neither console is innocent mate

Sorry, didn't think anyone would be trolling such an old post.

Move on dude, don't need a 3rd party HDD so totally irrelavent to me. I have a PC for mods, consols are what they are. Modding them and complaining when it doesn't work anymore is a waste of time and money. BTW - Sony replaced one of my controllers free of charge as they were not able to tell me why it stopped working and failed to return any of my calls on 3 occasions. Happy with the outcome.

I don't need a 3rd part controller so totally irrelevant wat

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don't need a 3rd party HDD so totally irrelavent to me[/quote]
I don't need a 3rd part controller so totally irrelevant wat

News flash: You are not the only person in the world - there may actaullly be one other person who found my warning relevant even though you didn't. Sorry for trying to help, won't happen again.