-Anthony Posted December 14, 2006 Share Posted December 14, 2006 On the same day as playstation 3?s euro launch SCE are to distribute there march firmware update with features including:multi-tasking (included will be audio/video conferencing while browsing the xmb and its features/ gameplay). new xmb display options new animations for audio playback. new photo album options. playstation store auto ressume psp remote play advanced access option (so that you can have access to your ps3?s content anywhere that has a internet connection) They have no great qualms with the info aside from the following point - the Tivo functionality in Q3 2007. Seems it?s certainly technically possible to do that with PS3, but they?re not making any guarantees about if or when they?d add that functionality. Also it is hoped that the same week as the euopean launch of the system will also see the worldwide launch of the ps3?s HDip Camera (specifications to be announced at a later date) service to reserve your playstation online id will be up and running this weekend or next. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodrigo Posted December 14, 2006 Share Posted December 14, 2006 Source? If this is true, I hope they get back on track again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Audioboxer Subscriber² Posted December 14, 2006 Subscriber² Share Posted December 14, 2006 Posted the same thing here: https://www.neowin.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=521203 It has a source as well Rodrigo :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huleboeren Posted December 14, 2006 Share Posted December 14, 2006 Source? If this is true, I hope they get back on track again. I dont get it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noveed Posted December 15, 2006 Share Posted December 15, 2006 I dont get it? whats there not to get? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berto Posted December 15, 2006 Share Posted December 15, 2006 I wonder how much all these services are going to cost a month. Not trying to flame but a lot of those features sound to me that they would be payed services. If Sony was smart they would offer it as a payed service to gain back some of the lost revenue per machine that they are losing out on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elliott Posted December 15, 2006 Share Posted December 15, 2006 These actually sound like useful features. Hopefully they'll come to fruition. I'd hate for these to be more of Sony's empty promises. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Live Veteran Posted December 15, 2006 Veteran Share Posted December 15, 2006 They have no great qualms with the info aside from the following point - the Tivo functionality in Q3 2007. Seems it?s certainly technically possible to do that with PS3, but they?re not making any guarantees about if or when they?d add that functionality. How can it have "TiVo functionality?" The PS3 doesn't have video input, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digitalx Posted December 15, 2006 Share Posted December 15, 2006 sounds awsome looks like just jumped back to ps3 side :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
User6060 Posted December 15, 2006 Share Posted December 15, 2006 How can it have "TiVo functionality?" The PS3 doesn't have video input, right? No, no it doesn't For this to be true I'm guess sony would have to sell a USB/Wifi external cable/rca/hdmi input box. But who knows it all sound too good to be true for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coolme Posted December 15, 2006 Share Posted December 15, 2006 How can it have "TiVo functionality?" The PS3 doesn't have video input, right? No, but it does have 6 usb 2.0 ports. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Live Veteran Posted December 15, 2006 Veteran Share Posted December 15, 2006 sounds awsome looks like just jumped back to ps3 side :) I dunno, I think I like the 360's spring list better ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kushan Posted December 15, 2006 Share Posted December 15, 2006 This all sounds plausible except for the TiVo functionality, so it makes me wonder what else is possibly just an unfounded rumour. Unless Sony plans to flog some additional accessory just so you can plug your TV back into your PS3, which still doesn't make a lot of sense. Lets face it, the only way THAT'S going to work is if you have a separate set-top-box (either cable, satellite etc. to output the Video) and if that's the case, then the PS3 is only going to be able to record one channel at a time, which is a bit crap in a lot of cases. That kind of functionality should remain on the set-top box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheNay Posted December 15, 2006 Share Posted December 15, 2006 I dunno, I think I like the 360's spring list better ;) What's coming to the 360 in the spring? All I know is Halo 3. Halo 2 wasn't that great, mayb 3 will be a hit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Live Veteran Posted December 15, 2006 Veteran Share Posted December 15, 2006 What's coming to the 360 in the spring? All I know is Halo 3. Halo 2 wasn't that great, mayb 3 will be a hit. I was actually referring to the console features/firmware, not games (since that's what this thread is about). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d3nuo Posted December 15, 2006 Share Posted December 15, 2006 I was actually referring to the console features/firmware, not games (since that's what this thread is about). what features u talkin bout? i haven't heard anything on a new spring ('07) update.. didn't find anything regarding it via search either Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheNay Posted December 15, 2006 Share Posted December 15, 2006 I was actually referring to the console features/firmware, not games (since that's what this thread is about). I know that, but i'm saying Halo 3 is the only thing that comes to my mind from what i've heard. So what new features are coming to the 360 in the spring? Is there a site telling the info? I searched using google and nothing came up but the old spring update (06) where it included background downloading. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kushan Posted December 15, 2006 Share Posted December 15, 2006 Hahaha, I find it funny that this thread went something like this... <PS3 big firmware update news> *crowd goes wild* <someone remarks that the PS3 is back in the race> *Brandom mentions (yet says very little about) an update for the 360* *crowd goes wild* <topic goes completely off topic to discuss 360 update, with people forgetting all about the PS3> Brandon, you're just evil =P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheNay Posted December 15, 2006 Share Posted December 15, 2006 I've searched Joystiq, 1Up, and Xbox's site, no word of such an update for the 360 in the spring. I'll believe it when I see a source. As for the Tivo feature in the ps3, its good however it does mention on the source i've read that you'll need an accessory. If its under 40 bux not bad. PVR's cost over $400 where I live, so for $40 more to add to the ps3 its worth it for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spenser.d Posted December 15, 2006 Share Posted December 15, 2006 I've searched Joystiq, 1Up, and Xbox's site, no word of such an update for the 360 in the spring. I'll believe it when I see a source. Uhh, of course there's going to be a Spring update. That's MS's 6 month schedule for releasing major updates. -Spenser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheNay Posted December 15, 2006 Share Posted December 15, 2006 Uhh, of course there's going to be a Spring update. That's MS's 6 month schedule for releasing major updates. -Spenser I'm sure there will be but Brandon said he likes the 360 Spring update more so than the ps3's, however the spring 07 update list for 360 hasn't even been announced :wacko: Why would he bring it up.. lol Btw, there's a new demo coming for ps3 on xmas.... :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Live Veteran Posted December 15, 2006 Veteran Share Posted December 15, 2006 I'm sure there will be but Brandon said he likes the 360 Spring update more so than the ps3's, however the spring 07 update list for 360 hasn't even been announced :wacko: Why would he bring it up.. lol Cause I'm a total tease :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huleboeren Posted December 15, 2006 Share Posted December 15, 2006 whats there not to get? Is the firmware update bad? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodrigo Posted December 15, 2006 Share Posted December 15, 2006 Posted the same thing here: https://www.neowin.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=521203 It has a source as well Rodrigo :) Thanks. :) I dont get it? Yeah, obviously you don't. Of course everything I say here you guys take it like if it was some kind of bash. Well, get over it, I said the PS3 was back on track as a good thing. So shoosh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huleboeren Posted December 15, 2006 Share Posted December 15, 2006 Source? If this is true, I hope they get back on track again. Thanks. :) Yeah, obviously you don't. Of course everything I say here you guys take it like if it was some kind of bash. Well, get over it, I said the PS3 was back on track as a good thing. So shoosh. But you said it like the new features were bad and hoped they would remove them to get back on track.. Mustve misinterpreted you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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