Today the PSP got an update in the form of firmware 3.72 which, at first glance, appeared insignificant with nothing more than further support for PlayStation Network titles. The EU PlayStation website, however, notes an interesting addition to the patch list. Namely, the inclusion of "Remote Start for the PS3" which, the patch list continues to state, requires firmware version 2.00 for the PS3.So firmware 2.00 is coming and, if this is any indication, it's coming soon. What will it contain? At this moment, there's nothing concrete except for Remote Start - which is a great feature, but we know that you guys are expecting so much more. We'll keep you up to date with any developments.
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10-30-2007 @ 2:35PM
Titty Pink said...
What the hell is remote start? Where the hell are my custom soundtracks and AVI viewing capability?
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10-30-2007 @ 2:36PM
agb217 said...
Who knows. All i want to know, from the writers, if they played HAZE and COD4. Which is the better buy? Gameplay wise, because i heard graphics for both are great. I want to know what gameplay online and OFFLINE are better?
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10-30-2007 @ 2:38PM
Titty Pink said...
I hear COD 4 is a Gears of War 4-5 hour marathon of a campaign. I gotta have it, but Haze may be deeper...
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10-30-2007 @ 2:39PM
Nazim said...
hopefully 2.0 will have support for more formats, otherwise im going to install linux and run everything from there
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10-30-2007 @ 2:45PM
Evan Brown said...
what is remote start? is that like turning on your ps3 from the computer or something?
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10-30-2007 @ 2:45PM
Jakob said...
From a Danish PS3 site:
-Turn your PS3 on and off with PSP Remote play
-A new PLAYSTATION Network category
-A TV Category for those who install PlayTV into their HDD (SCEE only).
-Playlist for Music & Photo
-Content group for Video & Game
-XMB customization (Custom theme & background color setting)
This will come with one alternative custome theme. Addition generic themes will be available for download via www.playstation.com with game title themes to follow on Nov 20th, distributed via the Store (PS/PC). The cost of the game themes haven’t been decided yet. Guidelines for users to create their own Custom Themes will be distributed via www.playstation.com shortly after the firmware hits
-Information Board:
This will be shown in the top right of the screen and include news feeds from Playstation.com as well as store updates. The board came be set to ticker mode, list mode, details mode or disabled.
-Trend Micro Web Security for PS3™ internet browser:
This is a parental lock for website viewing that will initially be free but that Trend Micro will later charge for.
Pretty nice, no in-game XMB, but PlayTV for us Europan users :D
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10-30-2007 @ 2:53PM
JaseH said...
Jakob, all those points through that list were pointed out as nothing but RUMORS by Joystiq.
Nothing is confirmed yet.
Anyway, Sony isn't stupid beyond belief. Every ".0" update requires a huge addition, and they know if they dont make it happen, they'll drown in flames.
It the update they;ve been waiting for, as we have too, no doubt But nothing has been revealed yet.
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10-30-2007 @ 3:05PM
Jakob said...
Yeah know its rumors. But still it mentions the feature about the remote turn on/off control. The other rumors about 2.0 didn't mention it.
I think it's true, but not sure (of course)
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10-30-2007 @ 3:06PM
Blair Thiessen said...
Remote Start lets you turn on your PS3 from your PSP. Anywhere where you have a internet connection you can remotely connect to PS3 and watch videos and listen to music off your PS3, Now you don't have to leave your PS3 on as your PSP can turn your PS3 on.
Between now and the next 3 days I am 90% sure Playstation 3 Firmware 2.0 will be out.
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10-30-2007 @ 3:29PM
Jevanzz said...
@ 9. Why in 3 days? :p All I wants is custom soundtracks and in-game XMB access! Give it to meeee!!
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10-30-2007 @ 3:53PM
Blair Thiessen said...
@10
The Blu-Ray Disc Association mandates that any Blu-ray player released after October 31st must support Blu-ray Profile 1.1
With the 40GB PS3 releasing on November 2nd it must support Blu-ray Profile 1.1 and there for we must get an update by the time it release.
So today or the next 3 days we should see a update with Blu-ray Profile 1.1 support.
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10-30-2007 @ 3:55PM
Popfrogs said...
@10: Because he's thinking the 2.0 firmware will drop Thursday, when we normally get fw updates. Especially since the PSP firmware update came first which usually doesn't happen.
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10-30-2007 @ 3:59PM
Heavy said...
For the LOVE of god include DIVX Support!!
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10-30-2007 @ 4:10PM
Sora57 said...
Remote start/stop is very important for me. I could not care less about XMB in game access or custom soundtracks.
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10-30-2007 @ 4:12PM
Espiox said...
"But still it mentions the feature about the remote turn on/off control. The other rumors about 2.0 didn't mention it."
Could be a lucky guess, since the feature was announced at TGS.
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10-30-2007 @ 4:23PM
Byron517 said...
LoL Ok this is gonna sound nuts but I'm so glad I have you guys on this because otherwise my ass wouldn't know WTF is going on with the FIRMWARE SOFTWARE aspect!! LoL I'll leave all that mumbo jumbo to you computer techs! When it's all said and done put it up in LAMENS terms for the rest of us LMAO!
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10-30-2007 @ 4:57PM
Ciaran said...
I'm defiently agreeing with Blair here. An update must come out for the Blu-Ray player so whay not include FW 2.0 as well.
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10-30-2007 @ 5:04PM
Tim Parsons said...
I Argree with 13 DIVX support would be awesome,. especailly Consdierign DIVX can go all the way to 1080P and the converting is so easy to use with compatible formats
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10-30-2007 @ 5:19PM
qwerter said...
firmware 2.0 update tonite at about 8 or 9 i forget and theres gonna be a special font so u can custimize yur XMB ..i heard
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10-30-2007 @ 6:16PM
IseWise said...
You misspelled "PlayStation Network"
I wouldn't consider myself a spelling nazi but this is the PS3 fanboy website, you'd think you could spell PlayStation right.
:D
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