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 Posted: Wed Aug 10, 2011 11:50 am Post subject: PS3 Firmware: 3.70 |
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| PS Blog wrote: | PS3 System Software Update (v3.70)
Hi everyone! As we are continuously working toward providing the best gaming and entertainment experience on PlayStation 3, I wanted to give you all a heads up on the following new features and changes coming with the next system software update (v.3.70).
To make things easier for PlayStation Plus subscribers, we’ve added the option to automate two existing features. The [Automatic Download] feature will now be called [Automatic Update] as a result of these new options.
- A new auto upload function for online save data back-up will be added to make it easier to back-up your game save data. Under (Game), select the game for which you want to automatically upload saved data, and then press the Triangle button.
- Also, Trophies will now sync automatically at the timing of Auto Download.
A new recommendation function will be added that enables you to share your recommendations for PlayStation Store items, such as games and videos, with PlayStation Network friends. You will be able to send messages with a store link from the product pages within the PlayStation Store.
Due to the increase in video applications being offered on PS3, we are adding a new category on the XMB called TV/Video Services. This category will include video applications such as Netflix, Hulu PLUS, and VUDU.
- You’ll be able to find and download all of the video applications available on PS3 directly from this new XMB category.
- A folder labeled “My Channels” within this category will allow you to easily access your downloaded applications.
- Any videos downloaded from the PlayStation store will continue to be placed in the existing Video category on the XMB
Two updates for all of you enjoying Blu-ray 3D movies on PS3:
- 3D support will now be available when accessing Java-based special features on Blu-Ray
- DTS-HD MA, DTS-HD HR decoding/bit stream output (or lossless audio) will be supported while playing Blu-ray 3D movies.
- 3D digital photos in MPO format can now be viewed in 3D on the XMB and in the Photo Gallery app.
The 3.70 update will be available soon; additional details will be available after the firmware goes live here. Separately, there will also be a minor PSP system software update (v. 6.60) launching soon. |
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| Posted: Wed Aug 10, 2011 11:54 am Post subject: |
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So it's useless for someone without PS+ or a 3D TV?
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| Posted: Wed Aug 10, 2011 12:03 pm Post subject: |
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Hey at least they've added something more than 'security updates' or 'improved performance to software'.
I actually like the idea of saves being synched to the 'cloud' automatically. I've lost too many save game files already. I may need to investigate how this automatic download thing works, I'd forgotten about it completely.
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| Posted: Wed Aug 10, 2011 2:24 pm Post subject: |
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It's great that they're adding the ability to use lossless audio on 3D movies. I don't currently use 3D of course but it was one of the major criticism's of the PS3's 3D functionality. Now they just need to add Dolby TruHD as well...
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| Posted: Wed Aug 10, 2011 4:25 pm Post subject: |
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A few nifty features that add nothing that anyone is actually interested in.
Christ, why can't they make updates like this non-compulsory?
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| Posted: Wed Aug 10, 2011 4:37 pm Post subject: |
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Bloody hell, a Playstation update with actual features...
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| Posted: Wed Aug 10, 2011 4:39 pm Post subject: |
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There are so many features that I would have thought were basic that are still not implemented. Does Sony even listen to it's customers?
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| Posted: Wed Aug 10, 2011 5:21 pm Post subject: |
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At least it's not as bad as Microsoft. They don't even have a simple web browser implemented. As long as Sony doesn't charge for P2P gaming like Microsoft does then I'm happy.
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| Posted: Wed Aug 10, 2011 6:31 pm Post subject: |
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great update for those with more then 1 ps3 and ps+ (me) now i dont have to remember to put saves on that cloud when i go to the bedroom to play.
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| Posted: Wed Aug 10, 2011 7:48 pm Post subject: |
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Dammit, another update, I swear I only just updated a couple days ago. And this one has a bunch of features I won't/ can't use. Hooray.
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| Posted: Wed Aug 10, 2011 7:55 pm Post subject: |
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I never have to update my PS3, the only time I do is on the off chance that I turn it on.
MPO support voa XMB is probably the standout feature here, I'll use that once I get my new cheap camera.
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| Posted: Thu Aug 11, 2011 12:41 am Post subject: |
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Gah, nothing about voice chat  . Oh well, at least there's a skype to skype (good old smartphone with speak features but watch out for power consumption!)
| Pagan's Mind wrote: | | At least it's not as bad as Microsoft. They don't even have a simple web browser implemented. As long as Sony doesn't charge for P2P gaming like Microsoft does then I'm happy. |
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| Posted: Thu Aug 11, 2011 12:47 am Post subject: |
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Island_Wolf, I'm not sure that's PSN causing the trouble. If you use wifi you might be having connection issues with your PS3. Mine's smooth as anything playing LBP or most anything online (not tried RDR yet).
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| Posted: Thu Aug 11, 2011 12:53 am Post subject: |
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It is wired. LBP was okay at certain times of the day but I stop playing after a kid was abusing me over the mic, a hit or miss on connection. RDR I never could get a smooth gameplay in an open multiplayer map. Never an issue when playing with my friends though, just the more open multiplayer. I got the Australian copy but it could be the servers I am connected to are not local because I notice I have awful pings on RDR.
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| Posted: Thu Aug 11, 2011 1:01 am Post subject: |
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Ah right. Yeah if you're playing against US, UK or EU players you're going to have problems. I'm not sure it would be much better on any other platform though, PC included.
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| Posted: Thu Aug 11, 2011 1:07 am Post subject: |
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True, I guess PC has better chance of a local server for most games or run your own local server. Not sure how these PSN server works.
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| Posted: Thu Aug 11, 2011 1:12 am Post subject: |
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It's usually peer to peer, where a player hosts the game and everyone connects to them. Although it does vary between games.
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| Posted: Thu Aug 11, 2011 1:17 am Post subject: |
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Ah, now I get when Pagan say P2P. Misread it as game server hosted by Sony. My bad.
Time for bed before I start to misread posts again
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| Posted: Sat Aug 13, 2011 3:03 pm Post subject: |
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Is ABC iview XMB shortcut missing for anyone else after this update? >___>
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| Posted: Sat Aug 13, 2011 3:44 pm Post subject: |
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Yep, I noticed last night when I went to watch Misfits that it seemed to be missing.
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| Posted: Sat Aug 13, 2011 3:51 pm Post subject: |
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its still there , just not in the same spot.
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| Posted: Sat Aug 13, 2011 4:03 pm Post subject: |
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| dloiscute wrote: | | Is ABC iview XMB shortcut missing for anyone else after this update? >___> |
It's under TV -> My Channels -> ABC
Dunno why they felt they needed to put 3 things into a folder. I guess it might be more in other regions
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| Posted: Sat Aug 13, 2011 4:25 pm Post subject: |
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I don't seem to have 'TV' anywhere in my XMB
*EDIT* had a dig around online and it looks like this disappears sometimes after people do a system update for some reason.
*EDIT2* ...and it's back in my XMB now. Logged onto Home and ran around the main square or whatever. When I quit, 'TV/Video Services' appeared.
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| Posted: Sat Aug 13, 2011 4:59 pm Post subject: |
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The column left of "Game" and right of "Video". It's actually called "TV/Video Services". MUBI is also in there. Pic
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| Posted: Sat Aug 13, 2011 5:10 pm Post subject: |
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As someone with a PS+ subscription and a 3D TV, I think it's great that Somy are supporting the people who support them. These new features are really good, auto-synching in particular is a fantastic idea. 
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