American Ninja Posted November 7, 2007 Share Posted November 7, 2007 Following is the official press release from Sony on Firmware Update 2.00 (available for download 8 November). On top of the ability to turn the PlayStation 3 on remotely via the PSP, Version 2.00 also allows the creation of playlists in both the music and photo sections, giving users an opportunity to create unlimited music playlists, as well as sharing favourite photos in high definition.Version 2.00 also allows for customisation of the XMB menu screen, with the ability to change the colour and brightness or to set a completely different custom theme. Moreover, there?s the addition of an Information Board on XMB to keep users up to date on the latest PlayStation news, the inclusion of a new PlayStation Network category and logo for easier navigation and Trend Micro Web Security, a free2, state of the art internet security system. Official press release follows. Latest PLAYSTATION?3 System Software Update Allows PSPTM to Turn PS3TM On and Off from Internet Connection for Enhanced Remote Play Ability to customise XMB? and add personalised playlists for both music and photos also enabled London, 8 November 2007 ? Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) announced today the availability of the latest version of the PLAYSTATION?3 (PS3?) system software. Version 2.00 features the ability to turn a PS3 system on and off remotely, using a PSP? (PlayStation?Portable) system via the Remote Play1 function, allowing for a truly mobile partnership between the two systems. Building on the success and potential of the Remote Play functionality, Version 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 Hard Disk Drive, anywhere in the world. To further enhance the PS3 offering, Version 2.00 allows for the creation of personalised playlists in both the music and photo sections. This simple to use function gives users an opportunity to create unlimited music playlists for all occasions, as well as sharing favourite photos in glorious high definition. Continuing with the idea of a personalised PS3, Version 2.00 allows for customisation of the XMB? (XrossMediaBar) menu screen. Change the colour and brightness with the greatest of ease or have something completely different by setting a custom theme. With the potential for new backgrounds to become available on PLAYSTATION?Network in the future, Version 2.00 truly opens up a whole raft of options. A host of other enhancements includes the addition of an Information Board on XMB to keep people up to date on the latest PlayStation? news, the inclusion of a new PLAYSTATION Network category and logo for easier navigation and Trend Micro Web Security, a free2, state of the art internet security system, designed to give parents peace of mind. Source: http://threespeech.com/blog/?p=699 Sweet! :) :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain_Wang Posted November 7, 2007 Share Posted November 7, 2007 Remote Power on and off is great but the UK government is getting tighter on standby modes, is there any information on how much power the PS3 eats while sleeping? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
American Ninja Posted November 7, 2007 Author Share Posted November 7, 2007 Remote Power on and off is great but the UK government is getting tighter on standby modes, is there any information on how much power the PS3 eats while sleeping? Hmm... I dont know. It might be in the instruction manual? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazzyyfool Posted November 7, 2007 Share Posted November 7, 2007 No in-game XMB? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
American Ninja Posted November 7, 2007 Author Share Posted November 7, 2007 No in-game XMB? doesnt look like it but it could be in there just not announced. I guess we will have to wait till tomorrow to find out whats all included. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keito Posted November 7, 2007 Share Posted November 7, 2007 Wonder why the gave it 2.00 and not 1.95... Personally, I think a major version number should have major feature upgrades and not just cosmetics and the likes... That said; Welcome to see the ability to tweak and tune the XMB theme I'm not really bummed about not getting in-game XMB or custom soundtracks (people are complaining on forums throughout the web) because I don't think I'd use the in-game XMB :\ Why would I? I want to play the game... oh well... some people can't be satisfied Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KoL Veteran Posted November 7, 2007 Veteran Share Posted November 7, 2007 custom themes, niceeee :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
]SK[ Posted November 7, 2007 Share Posted November 7, 2007 I agree, a major version number and the updates are basic :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genius Posted November 7, 2007 Share Posted November 7, 2007 heh. I don't know why everyone wants that in-game xmb.. what for? I usually PLAY a game not launch it and download content or watch movies or w/e else Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xploit1030 Posted November 7, 2007 Share Posted November 7, 2007 I am happy, you can't expect everything you want all at once. It does make me look forward to the next release though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digitalx Posted November 7, 2007 Share Posted November 7, 2007 custom themes, niceeee :) You'll have to make one :D... plz :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnowRanger13 Posted November 7, 2007 Share Posted November 7, 2007 2.00 got too hyped up even by me. Nice features added I definitely look forward to future updates. I'm sure we will see one around the time Home is released. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheNay Posted November 7, 2007 Share Posted November 7, 2007 I agree, a major version number and the updates are basic :( I'm surprised too, maybe Home Beta will launch too? We'll see tomorrow, the tv ads are showng Home now :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDreamX Posted November 7, 2007 Share Posted November 7, 2007 Damn it! Where's the in-game XMB? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keito Posted November 7, 2007 Share Posted November 7, 2007 You'll have to make one :D... plz :)You beat me to it... now we're going to have like... KoL visual styles, matching PS3 themes - awesome :pFound screenshots; Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genius Posted November 7, 2007 Share Posted November 7, 2007 looks cool :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KoL Veteran Posted November 7, 2007 Veteran Share Posted November 7, 2007 You beat me to it... now we're going to have like... KoL visual styles, matching PS3 themes - awesome :pFound screenshots; cool where are those from? They have to release a document about sizes, image formats etc. I want to start something. :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnowRanger13 Posted November 7, 2007 Share Posted November 7, 2007 On the Official Playstation Blog they just posted about the Firmware 2.00 Update. They went over all the features already posted everywhere else on the net. But then they said We?ve added several other features in this update. I?ll soon be back with more details with a quick video demo of some of the new features. So maybe there are a few more minor features. I was really expecting this update to include Blu-ray Profile 1.1 support. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morficus Posted November 7, 2007 Share Posted November 7, 2007 well, so far they have only released SOME features. also, the fun of new firmware is to hunt for new stuff also, there is a few more day until it's out, so we might get more news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keito Posted November 7, 2007 Share Posted November 7, 2007 cool where are those from?They have to release a document about sizes, image formats etc. I want to start something. :p I've got those screenshots from a fellow dutchie running www.ps3only.nl - not too sure where he has 'em from, but they seem accurate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnowRanger13 Posted November 7, 2007 Share Posted November 7, 2007 well, so far they have only released SOME features.also, the fun of new firmware is to hunt for new stuff also, there is a few more day until it's out, so we might get more news. few days? It comes out Tomorrow. The Official Playstation Blog is going to list the other features and a video later today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightz Posted November 7, 2007 Share Posted November 7, 2007 ps3fanboy has more info and images of the new firmware: http://www.ps3fanboy.com/2007/11/07/exclus...-firmware-2-00/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troist Posted November 7, 2007 Share Posted November 7, 2007 I would expect this to be 1.9 unless they include the home beta with it. Its not got too many new features. Themes will be nice, but thats about all I'll use. One weird thing I saw on PS3 fanboy though was this: Canon printer support - Additional printers are now supported by the PS3. What do I need a printer for with my PS3? If I want to print pictures I'd just use my PC... likewise with web pages. I really can't see a practical application for a printer o.O Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kak Posted November 7, 2007 Share Posted November 7, 2007 I would expect this to be 1.9 unless they include the home beta with it. Its not got too many new features. Themes will be nice, but thats about all I'll use. One weird thing I saw on PS3 fanboy though was this:What do I need a printer for with my PS3? If I want to print pictures I'd just use my PC... likewise with web pages. I really can't see a practical application for a printer o.O For people that don't have a PC? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheppard Posted November 7, 2007 Share Posted November 7, 2007 For people that don't have a PC? Indeed, whack a memory stick/sd card in and print away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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