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More to Life than In-Game XMB

10 Things We Still Want in PlayStation 3 Firmware (i.e. NOT In-Game XMB)

Sony's latest PlayStation 3 firmware update 2.4 brought what the fanboys have been crying about since the console's inception—in-game access to the console's Cross Media Bar (XMB). But I'll tell you something, in-game XMB is fine and dandy, yes, but there were more pressing issues that Sony should have fixed first. In fact, I count 10 of 'em (because a list of nine would get me fired). More »

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11:00 AM on Thu Jul 3 2008
By Mark Wilson
18,804 views, 113 comments

Latest by fudged71: screengrabs would be nice! also, what about video capture? that would be a very cool feature, that could be used across all games and dialog. more »

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Sony Pulls PS3 2.40 Update To Fix Bricking Issues

Sony's just pulled the 2.40 PS3 firmware update due to reports of it bricking and causing various other problems. If you're unlucky enough to already have installed it and ran into issues, Kotaku has a few solutions up. If not, just hold off until the fixed release is available soon. UPDATE: Sony has issued an official statement acknowledging the situation, below. More »

4:52 PM on Wed Jul 2 2008
By Jason Chen
7,088 views, 47 comments

Latest by metalhaze: One things I noticed as well. Once you earn a trophy in a game, it WILL NOT sync up with your profile and add them to your gamercard UNTIL you go to the trophies section of the XMB to refresh your more »

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PlayStation 3 Firmware 2.4 Bricking Some PS3s

It's not uncommon for firmware updates to go wonky, and apparently Sony's 2.4 PS3 update is no exception. The PlayStation forums are scattered with various reports of bricked PS3s—users report that upon booting their system, the SIXAXIS controller will not sync and the video signal is blank with no sound. Unfortunately, you can never tell how widespread these issues are when the sampling is just one messageboard. And I've updated my 60GB launch unit without issue. Suckers.

Seriously though, any problems to report? (Suckers?) [PlayStation Forums via Maxconsole]

9:39 AM on Wed Jul 2 2008
By Mark Wilson
6,709 views, 69 comments

Latest by DJTripleRRR: YAY I can comment again thanks giz! Well I'm downloading the update atm... Don't care if it bricks my PS3 really what with all that good in game XMB and stuff more »

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PlayStation 3 2.40 Firmware Now Live (Trophies, In-Game XMB)

Go download that 2.40 firmware update now for your PS3! It's got trophies, in-game XMB as well as a Google Search Bar. The trophies (achievements from Xbox 360) will be great for hardcore gamers, and the in-game XMB, which allows you to access various settings and send messages to your friends while inside games, makes for a very convenient gaming experience. We've got a video walkthrough as well as photos here. Seriously, go get it now or else you're going to have to spend 15 minutes doing it later when you actually want to play something online.

1:11 AM on Wed Jul 2 2008
By Jason Chen
4,104 views, 25 comments

Latest by Harkonian: Could someone tell me which game that "New Star Found" trophy is from? more »

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PlayStation 3 Firmware 2.4 in Photographs

We've already seen two videos of Sony's latest 2.4 firmware for the PS3 (that hits July 2nd, incidentally), but sometimes the story is easily told in good old fashioned photography. So here are some direct feed shots of the new firmware, including plenty of material on the new achievements trophies. There's nothing jaw-dropping going on here, but the integration looks simple and clean. And that's certainly worth something. [GameLife and PS3Fanboy via Kotaku]

10:45 AM on Mon Jun 30 2008
By Mark Wilson
11,902 views, 26 comments

Latest by freakshow1: @SilenceisGolden: Yaaaaaaaaaaaawwwwwwwnnnnnnn.... more »

life with playstation

Life With PlayStation: Wii-like Weather and News on PS3

At today's Sony press conference, SCE president Kaz Hirai revealed new software on the way to all PS3s. Dubbed "Life With PlayStation," it's a virtual globe that can be explored to reveal weather and news. And while, sure, it sounds a lot like Nintendo's forecast and news channels (almost identical in theory, really), it also could be a lot better. More »

10:09 AM on Thu Jun 26 2008
By Mark Wilson
11,146 views, 29 comments

Latest by n/a: @DelSource: We're speaking in a videogame console realm. Before Nintendo put a Weather and News implementation into a VIDEO GAME CONSOLE, no one else did it. So Nintendo was first, and therefore any other VIDEO GAME CONSOLE makers who doe the more »

sony

PlayStation Network Factoids (Now With Eco Preaching!)

Sony revealed some new numbers about their PlayStation Network today. There are 9.8 million registrants worldwide and they've downloaded 170 million files. All in all, PSN has distributed 86 peta bytes of data worth something like 17 million (single layer) DVDs (read: not Blu-ray discs). Now think about those 17 million DVDs stacked in a big, stinky pile and tell us with a straight face that digital distribution, despite how much we love our pretentious vinyl collection and ripping our own CDs, is not progress that will make for a better world. [Kotaku]

8:24 AM on Thu Jun 26 2008
By Mark Wilson
3,347 views, 15 comments

Latest by n/a: @Aunt_Snowman: Use a wired connection. My downloads went from 300 KB/s to 1.5 MB/s when I switched the connection. more »

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Sony's Playstation 3 Movie Download Service to Launch this Summer

We had a rumor about this news back in April but as part of a new corporate Strategy Update, Sony has just confirmed it: video downloads will come to the PS3 "this summer". That's first in the US, with a Europe and Japan roll-out later in the year. Plus, Sony will expand the service across their other video-enabled products, which means the PSP and video-enabled Walkmen. There're some other interesting snippets in there too: like the fact that by 2011 90% of Sony electronics will be "network-enabled and wireless-capable." Read on for the full press release. More »

4:48 AM on Thu Jun 26 2008
By Kit Eaton
5,463 views, 15 comments

Latest by Enochrewt: @ibelli: If it works the same as the 360's movie service (and it had better), you'll be able to watch it a few seconds after you select the movie. The 360 service now streams them, instead of waiting for more »

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PS3 Firmware Update 2.40 Arriving for E3, Plus Full Feature List

The PS3 firmware update you've really, really been waiting for—2.40, which brings in XMB access and achievements—you're gonna have to wait a little longer for. Like, 'til E3. CVG says that Sony's holding the update back for its address at E3 in about three weeks. But, to tide you over, they've got the supposed full list of features being added. More »

9:20 AM on Wed Jun 25 2008
By matt buchanan
15,201 views, 28 comments

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PSN Cards Are Just Hitting Stores Now

That PlayStation 3 with its PlayStation Network has been around for a while now, but Sony is juuusst getting their act together enough to produce and distribute PSN cards. To most of us with credit cards, these Sony gift cards (good for purchasing downloadable games from the PlayStation Network) are no big deal. But for the young masses who are still sneaking cigarettes out of mom's purse and wearing Groucho Marx mustaches to buy dirty magazines, this is pretty exciting news. Try PixelJunk Monsters if you haven't yet. [Kotaku]

1:40 PM on Mon Jun 23 2008
By Mark Wilson
2,400 views, 14 comments

Latest by n/a: Sure XBOX Live is an awesome value, if you ever get to play the damn thing. As an owner of all 3 new gen systems, I would like to be the first to offer my shitBOX up for free to more »

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PS3 Firmware 2.36 Now Available

Don't expect any big new features here, it's a strictly under the hood affair, delivering improved "system stability when playing select PlayStation format software titles." Perhaps they're referring to a more stable Grand Theft Auto experience? Go find out, if you can tear yourself away from Metal Gear Solid for a few minutes. [Kotaku]

12:50 PM on Wed Jun 18 2008
By Adam Frucci
11,194 views, 32 comments

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Sony Confirms PS3 Firmware 2.40 Bringing In-Game XMB and Trophies

The hot and heavy rumors that an imminent PS3 firmware update would finally bring in-game access to the XMB (cross media bar, the PS3's menu) are true: Sony's official PlayStation blog confirms that firmware update 2.40 will include the long-awaited menu access, along with trophies—the PS3's version of achievements—and "some other new enhancements." We'll have to sit through firmware update 2.36 first, though—it's pretty boring, just adding some system stability for certain games. No word on the date, but we're still crossing our fingers for this month. [Playstation Blog]

7:31 PM on Tue Jun 17 2008
By matt buchanan
8,904 views, 25 comments

Latest by Kayway8: @Glavan27: Yes until now I've wish there was a gaming console out that I could< while in-game, listen to my music, via hdd or mp3 player, and send/receive messages, and find what/when/where my friend are/doing... more »

Trioxide

Rumor: Trioxide Gadget Lets You Play Xbox 360, PS3, Wii on Your PC

This rumor comes from the same leaky survey site that provided the Xbox 360 Avatar rumor and the WiiFit-like balance board rumor, so it may or may not be legit. Supposedly there's a company working on a device called Trioxide which, according to Kotaku, allows "the ability to play the latest console games (ie Xbox 360, PS3, Wii, etc) on your PC." The only way we can see this as working is on a really powerful PC with really optimized emulation software, which takes years and years to develop. In other words, it seems really unlikely, and could be something someone cooked up for a survey. [Kotaku]

5:40 PM on Mon Jun 16 2008
By Jason Chen
4,694 views, 28 comments

Latest by mjemirzian: It's just another 3-in-1 signal converter. The more expensive version likely has more input/output functionality. more »

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Xbox 360, PS3 and PC to Get Balance Boards

A new leak from Activision reveals that the next Tony Hawk skateboarding game will feature a breakthrough gaming peripheral for the 360, PS3 and PC. So what exactly is it? Wait for it...motion controls...wait for it again...through a board controller. For those of you who don't feel like plastic instruments, gamepads for multiple systems and the freakin' consoles themselves have taken over your life enough, there's more crap on the way!! [Kotaku]

9:23 AM on Mon Jun 16 2008
By Mark Wilson
3,976 views, 21 comments

deals

Dealzmodo: $100 Wal-Mart Gift Card With Purchase of PS3

That deal where you get a $100 Wal-Mart gift card when buying a Blu-ray player is even better than we thought. If you buy a PlayStation 3 (including the Metal Gear Solid 4 bundle) between June 8 and June 14, you'll qualify for that hundred bones. This deal looks even better than the last one, seeing as the $100 gift card qualifies for purchase of anything, not just Blu-ray movies, of which there are only a handful we actually want. Good find, Crecente. [Wal-Mart via Kotaku]

6:50 PM on Wed Jun 11 2008
By Jason Chen
8,464 views, 22 comments

Latest by n/a: Ha, I just tried it, they had 2 of them. that's it, way to go walmart. That's why I never shop there. more »

gaming

eDimensional's Ben Heck 1-Hand New Access Controller Now Available

Ben Heck of modding fame follows up his 5.1 headset for eDimensional with a one-handed PS3/PS2/PC controller. Although it's made for disabled gamers to play games they otherwise couldn't on a standard DualShock gamepad because of the swappable control modules, it's also very useful for regular gamers who need something they can handle with one hand while eating. More »

1:50 PM on Thu Jun 5 2008
By Jason Chen
2,248 views, 26 comments

Latest by robinandtami: I don't see myself being able to play hardcore shooters like Shadowrun with even a tenth of my current proficiency using this controller, but many arcade games, casual games, RPG's, etc would probably be very doable. Good job Ben! Now will more »

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The PlayStation 3 Works Well Enough With Tablets

It's one of those things that makes sense, but we'd never tried before. One tablet-happy artist decided to plug in his Wacom tablet into his PS3. The result? It was essentially plug 'n play. While a combination of the PS3's firmware and third party game design mean that it could never be used play 90% of the PS3's library, the tablet worked quite well for cruising around the menus and even fast forwarding and rewinding through media. Plus, it looks way more sophisticated than that DualShock 3. [via PS3 Fanboy]

9:29 AM on Wed Jun 4 2008
By Mark Wilson
3,030 views, 17 comments

Latest by fudged71: @Monty: I tried this months ago and it did not work! It was an older wacom, but nothing happened when I tried it out. It may be a firmware add-on. I'll have to check when I get home more »

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PS3 Sucks Up Five Times as Much Energy as a Fridge, Ten Times as Much as a Wii

Compared to basically every other appliance you have plugged in at home, the Playstation 3 sucks up more juice. That's according to a new study by Australian consumer agency Choice, which found that when a PS3 is running, it sucks up five times more energy than a refrigerator. If you leave it on all the time for something like Folding@Home, you're looking at an energy cost of nearly $250 a year. More »

11:15 AM on Tue Jun 3 2008
By Adam Frucci
19,300 views, 89 comments

Latest by n/a: dumb shit.i use to own one and it broke.all what i say is tru,u'll see just whait fanboy. more »

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