PS3 Rumour Firmware 3.0

eddhorse

http://www.vg247.com/2009/06/26/ps3-firmware-30-grief-reporting-reputation-system-background-patches-multiple-audio-more/

VG247 has learnt that PS3 Firmware 3.0, “a completely new system” for the console, is to release pre-Christmas with a raft of major feature updates.

The software upgrade has been described to us as “a huge overhaul”, and was compared to NXE “in some respects”.

The before-rumoured reputation system will be included. We were told that, “A reputation system in which users will be able to evaluate each other will be provided for… game applications.

“There will be a new API available to so the user can… allow users and also obtain users’ reputation.”

A “grief reporting system” will be included in the update, allowing gamers to take screens of offensive players and submit them to Sony. Apparently this is going to be similar to the LBP system, and is likely to include a text input.

Firmware 3.0 will allow patches will be downloaded in the background, meaning you’ll no longer have to sit staring at the screen while Random Shooter updates itself with a 500Mb fix.

There’s more. Simultaneous HDMI and digital optical outputting will be included in the release, a move likely to bring big smiles to the audio heads in the crowd.

We’ve been told a lot more on this, but you’ll just have to wait. Rest assured, 3.0 will be significant. Just remember where you heard it first.

Update: SCEA’s Patrick Seybold has told Joystiq: “Those rumors are completely untrue, nothing has been announced or confirmed for upcoming PlayStation firmware, and this is just wild speculation.”

noodler

Why bother posting this if, by your own observation, Sony just announced it as speculation?

eddhorse

Doesn't mean its not true !

Just thought I'd share what i stumbled on, if you dont like it dont reply.

noodler

eddhorse wrote: »

Doesn't mean its not true !

Just thought I'd share what i stumbled on, if you dont like it dont reply.

One random site stating sources tey can't disclose and admitting Sony have said it is all complete bull.

I mean anyone could find 'news' from some random site with no backup or sources etc and post it here but the the place would be a (even bigger) mess.

If you get to post about unbridled speculation then I certainly get to comment on it.

byte

Whether it's true or not, software patches and upgrades downloaded in the background would be a great addition.

That, and MKV and FLAC support

giggsy664

If 80% of this update ks true, most will be happy

eddhorse

We all love the PS3, anything remotely related is interesting IMO.

On another "website" Sony have also said that they will be rebranding XBOX's with the PS3 OS. That will be around update 4.0 though.

CyberWaste

Personally, id love being able to have custom avatars, being able to play music when in the PSN store and when playing ALL games, a new browser, something like firefox, a sort of built in messenger, like Meebo.

My 2 cents.

eddhorse

The messenger thing is pants alright, may just get a proper bluetooth headset

WolfForager

eddhorse wrote: »

On another "website" Sony have also said that they will be rebranding XBOX's with the PS3 OS. That will be around update 4.0 though.

Eh?

ferrigan101

WolfForager wrote: »

Eh?

What he said.

subway

eddhorse wrote: »

There’s more. Simultaneous HDMI and digital optical outputting will be included in the release, a move likely to bring big smiles to the audio heads in the crowd.

does mine not do this already?

eddhorse

ferrigan101 wrote: »

What he said.

Sorry just another random rumour ! :rolleyes:

WolfForager

eddhorse wrote: »

Sorry just another random rumour ! :rolleyes:

That's not what i meant, what exactly do you mean by what you said?

eddhorse

<QUOTE-LIFE OF BRIAN>

He's making it up as he goes along !

</QUOTE>

I was making it up, sorry WolfForager

KTRIC

OS ver 5 will include the ability for PS3 to heal itself with bio-neural gel packs hardware upgrade.

giggsy664

That's good news then. When is OS 5 out?

KTRIC

giggsy664 wrote: »

That's good news then. When is OS 5 out?

Rumoured to be next summer. :rolleyes: