PS3 Firmware 2.4 XMB Features Detailed, Dated
Posted: Wed Jun 25, 2008 9:53 am
PS3 Firmware 2.4 XMB Features Detailed, Dated
By Tom Ivan
The highly anticipated PS3 firmware version 2.4, which will introduce a “trophies” achievement system and enable comprehensive in-game XMB access, is reportedly due to launch in three weeks. New XMB feature set detailed within.
CVG reports that it’s managed to obtain a full XMB feature list for the recently announced PS3 firmware update 2.4, which it says is due to launch in mid-July to coincide with the E3 Media and Business Summit.
According to the site, the new XMB features will allow players to access their friends list, to view and receive messages, to sign into the PlayStation Network and to manage downloads - all in-game.
The full feature list is as follows:
• Friend category
• View, send, receive messages
• Manage downloads
• Set the vibration feature of the controller
• Sign in to PlayStation Network
• Register friends
• Manage Bluetooth devices
• Terminate the game
• Music category
• Use the system BGM
• Work the system BGM operation panel
• Settings category
• Assign controllers
• View profiles
• Game category
• Set audio devices
• Use the voice changer
• Play custom soundtracks in-game
Sony refused to comment on the feature list, which was passed on to the site by a source under terms of anonymity. However, if legit, the update will be sure to please PS3 gamers that have calling out for such features - some of which are already offered by Microsoft over its rival online gaming service Xbox Live - for some time now.
By Tom Ivan
The highly anticipated PS3 firmware version 2.4, which will introduce a “trophies” achievement system and enable comprehensive in-game XMB access, is reportedly due to launch in three weeks. New XMB feature set detailed within.
CVG reports that it’s managed to obtain a full XMB feature list for the recently announced PS3 firmware update 2.4, which it says is due to launch in mid-July to coincide with the E3 Media and Business Summit.
According to the site, the new XMB features will allow players to access their friends list, to view and receive messages, to sign into the PlayStation Network and to manage downloads - all in-game.
The full feature list is as follows:
• Friend category
• View, send, receive messages
• Manage downloads
• Set the vibration feature of the controller
• Sign in to PlayStation Network
• Register friends
• Manage Bluetooth devices
• Terminate the game
• Music category
• Use the system BGM
• Work the system BGM operation panel
• Settings category
• Assign controllers
• View profiles
• Game category
• Set audio devices
• Use the voice changer
• Play custom soundtracks in-game
Sony refused to comment on the feature list, which was passed on to the site by a source under terms of anonymity. However, if legit, the update will be sure to please PS3 gamers that have calling out for such features - some of which are already offered by Microsoft over its rival online gaming service Xbox Live - for some time now.