PS3 Firmware 3.50 (3D Blu-Ray movie support & possibly XMB Netflix)


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First of all I believe companies realize that 3d is not the biggest thing since LCD, but I do believe they think if they don't hop on the bandwagon then they will be left behind. Also, I don't know why everyone gets so worked up about netflix? I mean its like 10 buck a month for crappy old movies that look "OK" at best. I'd rather just get HBO or Starz from my cable company and get their on demand content, which is alot better than netflix, for about the same price of 15 bucks a month.

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The XMB seems so basic and lifeless to me.

I also want to see a big overhaul of the XMB! I mean, it has that same boring icon scrolling interface since forever, which looks OK on the PSP, but being the total entertainment package they claim it to be, I really wish they'd step it up and give us an awesome interface!

The What's New is something in the right directions, but there's so much more they could do!

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First of all I believe companies realize that 3d is not the biggest thing since LCD, but I do believe they think if they don't hop on the bandwagon then they will be left behind. Also, I don't know why everyone gets so worked up about netflix? I mean its like 10 buck a month for crappy old movies that look "OK" at best. I'd rather just get HBO or Starz from my cable company and get their on demand content, which is alot better than netflix, for about the same price of 15 bucks a month.

ummm crappy old movies you say as example ther is many newer and New New films on streaming version of netflix so i dont get where ya got OLD from olso alot of movies on netflix streaming are from the Starz network so yea

http://www.netflix.com/Movie/Star-Trek/70101276?trkid=772959

Star Trek (2009)

Cast: Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto

Director: J.J. Abrams

Genre: Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Format: DVD, Blu-ray and streaming

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ummm crappy old movies you say as example ther is many newer and New New films on streaming version of netflix so i dont get where ya got OLD from olso alot of movies on netflix streaming are from the Starz network so yea

http://www.netflix.c...76?trkid=772959

Star Trek (2009)

Cast: Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto

Director: J.J. Abrams

Genre: Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Format: DVD, Blu-ray and streaming

Yea, netflix is def. getting better. They just recently closed deals with WB and other companies to help allow earlier streaming/disc releases. Honestly, the problem is they are not licensed to put out newer releases like on-demand titles... Really a shame, can't wait until they do.

I don't have cable, so it's best for our needs. It may be a few seasons behind, but I haven't seen any of them anyway. Just really hope the full integration is coming in this firmware release... Both of my discs are begining to give me trouble when trying to load.

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I actually like the XMB. It might be "old" in tech years, but it gets the job done.

I love the fact that the xmb isn't trying to be young and fresh I prefer its clean design to other interfaces.

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I love the fact that the xmb isn't trying to be young and fresh I prefer its clean design to other interfaces.

BTW, I think you requested me on PSN? If so, you have been accepted! If not, please ignore this message shifty.gif

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I actually like the XMB. It might be "old" in tech years, but it gets the job done.

I love the fact that the xmb isn't trying to be young and fresh I prefer its clean design to other interfaces.

My thoughts exactly. Trendy ends up looking dated very quickly. Was over at my buddy's house playing Halo (I know, gasp, right?), and was struck by how cheesy and arcady the dashboard on his 360 looked. I get how people like the things Live can do, but I really don't like the UI, very much prefer the XMB. I don't even like the "What's New" and stuff like that, makes it look to cluttered.

No one wear parachute pants anymore. Khakis never really go out of style, though.

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I much prefer NXE on the 360 over XMB, but I really like XMB. I like the KISS of XMB, yet I like the community integration and features put in your face on NXE. I guess I roll both ways :)

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Every single topic someone asks for this :rofl:

Haven't we already established it's a container for pirates only? Why would Sony include it?

because if sony doesn't cater to the pirates a little they are forced to find their own ways that sony will hate even more.

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I like the simplicity of XMB, but they do need to add a way to categorize the content you put on it, instead of just having a huge line of movies to scroll down. Other than that, I don't need flashy little graphics and menus to scroll in and out of, but a file system would be great lol.

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Features and Changes:

-3D BluRay Support

-Move can be used as web browser cursor.

-Users reports can be sent from PS3 through the 'Friends' tab.

-3D notice screen for 3D enabled games.

-You can access to your Facebook profile

-Better description of the 14 most common errors.

-Updated user interface for PlayStation Plus in PlayStation Store.

-New Qriocity icon in the Music section. Service still unavailable.

http://www.examiner.com/video-game-in-national/firmware-3-50-features-and-changes-detailed

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I like the simplicity of XMB, but they do need to add a way to categorize the content you put on it, instead of just having a huge line of movies to scroll down. Other than that, I don't need flashy little graphics and menus to scroll in and out of, but a file system would be great lol.

You can... it's just folders (I name mine Demos, Action, RPG etc) but it does the job :p

Yay for more junk lol :shifty:

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You can... it's just folders (I name mine Demos, Action, RPG etc) but it does the job :p

How do I get movies that are copied into the ps3 into folders? Please tell, for I do not know lol.

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Sweet, so happy to have 3D movie support finally... 3D games are just AWESOME on the PS3 as well right now. Though quite a small number available. :(

Ooh, and the update is installing now! :)

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Sweet, so happy to have 3D movie support finally... 3D games are just AWESOME on the PS3 as well right now. Though quite a small number available. :(

Ooh, and the update is installing now! :)

Finally someone who understands the potential of 3D :) my only beef is Sony would rather me buy a 3D HDTV then use my existing 3D LCD monitor (which I use with my PS3 already* and PC and few other things :p) and I'm not gonna buy a 3D HDTV just because Sony doesn't support my monitor! I mean 3D is nice when used properly (Avatar: The Game is stunning in 3D) but all that said I'm still not getting a 3D HDTV just for my PS3 and it seems silly I can't use my 3D Monitor with it...ah well, I'm not bothered I can't try but it's still stupid if you get what I mean.

* In case your getting confused, I already use my 3D capable monitor with my PS3 as a 2D monitor only. I am just referring to the PS3 not supporting it's 3D functionality.

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sony updates their firmware more then some people change their underwear. It's become annoying when i want to play a quick game of something but i can't do **** until i update the firmware off their slows servers every two weeks.

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How do I get movies that are copied into the ps3 into folders? Please tell, for I do not know lol.

Well movies I'm not sure if this method works... don't play them on PS3 (my PC is hooked up to the same HDTV). You just highlight over the file, press triangle and go to the files information. There should be a place for text entry (games are called "albums") so enter a genre there and save. You might have to sort afterward so just press triangle again when you're highlighting it and use the sort option up top.

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sony updates their firmware more then some people change their underwear. It's become annoying when i want to play a quick game of something but i can't do **** until i update the firmware off their slows servers every two weeks.

I usually get slow speeds as well but tonight is different :blink: Wonder if it's because I changed my DNS to OpenDNS yesterday...

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I'm getting 3.50 now, but I really don't care about 3D stuff. :sleep:

3.50 is out NOW? Christ, I just turned my PS3 on this past weekend when I got my PS Move and had to update to 3.42 :(

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