Posted June 25, 2008 From CVG. It looks like about 3 weeks to go until the 2.4 update. Which makes sense with the Burnout update. Exclusive: Firmware 2.4's XMB features revealed CVG has managed to get its grubby hands on the final list of features for the hotly anticipated Firmware 2.4 update, which was yesterday rumoured to be due early next week. But that's not the case we've been told... Speaking under strict conditions of anonymity, a source has told CVG that Firmware 2.4 is expected to launch in around three weeks' time. A quick look at the diary reveals that E3 is just under three weeks away. It doesn't take a genius to see that Sony's pre-E3 conference would be the perfect time to launch the Sony XMB assault. Announcing something and making it available at the same time is the way forward, as Microsoft proved by revealing Doom isn't just coming to Xbox Live Arcade, it's on Xbox Live Arcade a few E3s ago. Apple is known for this approach too. We've also scooped the following list of XMB features that you'll be able to access in-game. Here goes: 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 As previously reported the update will also allow you to play back your own tunes in-game from the XMB Music column. It's unclear whether this feature will be compatible with all games or just new titles created with more recent development tools. The system BGM will offer functions such as Play, Stop, Previous track, Next track, Change repeat mode, Change shuffle mode, Change volume (five levels). When you stop the playback of your tunes, playback of the game music will then begin. Sony has yet to confirm or deny any of this and won't comment on rumour and speculation. If you ask us though, this is bang on the money. Not long to wait and see... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted June 25, 2008 Yay, sounds good. The comments on that news article are really painful to read. But also a lot of fun. Lol, it's laughable. I kinda realised when I was about 12 that no one really gives a shit which console is better. If you like a console, buy it. If you don't like it sod off and don't. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted June 25, 2008 All sounds good...I want this so bad, its so frustrating when it tells you that someone has logged in and you have to stop the game to send them a message. Thats all I care about and trophies, I don't really mind about custom soundtracks so much, I never really used on them on the original xbox. Just hope this is for real. I wonder how the trophies will work..Its perhaps likely they will only be awarded as you play through a game, as PS3 save files can be freely distributed, unless it knows if a save file has originated on your console, but then whats to stop you from loading someone elses save and then save that again as your own. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted June 25, 2008 Lol, it's laughable. I kinda realised when I was about 12 that no one really gives a shit which console is better. If you like a console, buy it. If you don't like it sod off and don't. It makes me cringe when I read people defending multi-billion pound companies out of some kind of imaginary loyalty. All sounds good...I want this so bad, its so frustrating when it tells you that someone has logged in and you have to stop the game to send them a message. Thats all I care about and trophies, I don't really mind about custom soundtracks so much, I never really used on them on the original xbox. Just hope this is for real. I wonder how the trophies will work..Its perhaps likely they will only be awarded as you play through a game, as PS3 save files can be freely distributed, unless it knows if a save file has originated on your console, but then whats to stop you from loading someone elses save and then save that again as your own. Strange that trophies aren't on that list but since Sony have said they'll be in 2.4 I'm still optimistic. I love custom soundtracks (Burnout's soundtrack is like audio rape as far as I'm concerned. Avril Lavigne ffs...), probably what I'm looking forward to most along with in-game messaging. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted June 25, 2008 Hey hey, you you I don't like your girlfriend No way, no way I think you need a new one Hey hey, you you I could be your girlfriend God its so embarrassing when I find myself singing that song, exactly who did they think would be playing Burnout Paradise? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted June 25, 2008 I know, I'm always about 30 seconds into it before realising I've been bopping along to it. At least the game provides the perfect solution to Avril Lavigne... Driving into a wall at over 100 mph. :p Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted June 25, 2008 LOL! I really want them to announce firmware 2.50 after this one hits and bring back software BC to the consoles that don't have it. I want to play MGS 3 Subsistence that I go uber cheap compared to ebay prices. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted June 25, 2008 It makes me cringe when I read people defending multi-billion pound companies out of some kind of imaginary loyalty. I know, like some how they're better for owning one console. LOL. As for trophies I'm really not bothered at all. Hope there's some interesting things to do to get them. Thats why I like achievements, I like feeling like something has actually been achieved. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted June 25, 2008 Hmm US PlayStation Network gets Veronica Belmont and US Xbox Live gets Jessica Chobot. Veronica Belmont vs Jessica Chobot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted June 25, 2008 Chobot looks like a pre-schooler. Belmont looks sophisticated and sultry. Chobot gives it out whilst Belmont makes you work for it. Matter of taste I guess :p Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted June 26, 2008 While nice, pics of women taken with gaming hardware like this in order to increase sales always comes across as slightly dumb to me. ^^^ Look!!! I has PSP ... where is "On" button? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted June 26, 2008 LOL! I really want them to announce firmware 2.50 after this one hits and bring back software BC to the consoles that don't have it. I want to play MGS 3 Subsistence that I go uber cheap compared to ebay prices. Ain't gunna happen... I mean, its 'possible' but unlikely. The 40GB PS3 unlike the hardware and software backwards compatable PS3's lacks both the CPU and GPU of the PS2. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted June 26, 2008 Ain't gunna happen... I mean, its 'possible' but unlikely. The 40GB PS3 unlike the hardware and software backwards compatable PS3's lacks both the CPU and GPU of the PS2. Yeah but they did recently advertise for a position working of PS3 emulation software... So you never know. Think about it there has to be a software solution whether it is a viable and workable version is another thing. I just wish Konami hadn't been so stupid and had released MGS Essential Collection on 1 bluray rather than on original discs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted June 26, 2008 I just wish Konami hadn't been so stupid and had released MGS Essential Collection on 1 bluray rather than on original discs. I totally agree Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted June 26, 2008 I totally agree I bought MGS3 Subsistence as I know it goes for a lot on ebay. But after I complete MGS4 I really wanna play it! I can't buy a PS2 no room for one! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted June 26, 2008 I just wish Konami hadn't been so stupid and had released MGS Essential Collection on 1 bluray rather than on original discs. It was made as a PS2 collection though, what would be better is they should get that BC sorted for Europe then they could release it in Europe too, personally though I like having the MGS saga on their original discs with new artwork, I had to buy a proper copy of subsistence as you only get disc 1 with the essential collection but apart from that you get everything that was in the original subsistence / substance versions for less than £20 which is awesome. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted June 26, 2008 Yeah I've bought subsistence as the original game as I wanted to own all the canon MGS games so needed it for MG and MG2; Solid Snake. I think I may have to try find a slim ps2 on the cheap from somewhere...I can't see it happening any time soon sorting out BC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted June 26, 2008 It's just really dumb though how they implemented the complete emotion engine into 60GB NTSC PS3's, then none for Europe, then they make it for certain models but it's still not classed as "full" BC? Why not just put the emotion engine into every PS3? they are allready making a huge loss that they don't seem hugely concerned about so whats a few extra mill or w/e on top of that if it makes your consumers happy? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted June 26, 2008 It's just really dumb though how they implemented the complete emotion engine into 60GB NTSC PS3's, then none for Europe, then they make it for certain models but it's still not classed as "full" BC? Why not just put the emotion engine into every PS3? they are allready making a huge loss that they don't seem hugely concerned about so whats a few extra mill or w/e on top of that if it makes your consumers happy? I think it was to help push the price down to a sustainable amount of loss. We have to assume they could not afford to sell at the launch price and make the loss on it they would have and then we have to assume they could not afford to include anything when they made the next price drop (which is when I bought mine) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted June 26, 2008 I think it was to help push the price down to a sustainable amount of loss. We have to assume they could not afford to sell at the launch price and make the loss on it they would have and then we have to assume they could not afford to include anything when they made the next price drop (which is when I bought mine) Yeah but the loss is allready huge so it would really be a drop in the ever expansive ocean. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted June 26, 2008 Yeah but the loss is allready huge so it would really be a drop in the ever expansive ocean. I know but they will probably still have a certain amount of loss/debt on the playstation hardware section of the business that they want to have/can sustain. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted June 26, 2008 PS3 is region free right? Can I order the console and games from the U.S? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted June 26, 2008 Well. Yes and no. Yes, PS3 games are region free IF you have a HDTV. No, Blu Ray movies are not free, DVD's aren't, PS1 and PS2 games aren't either. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
