PS3 Firmware Update tomorrow

V1N · 25 Mar 2009 at 13:57

Not sure if this has been posted yet.
I got it early this morning, and didn't spot it on here.

There'll be a firmware update tomorrow, to enable multiple PSN accounts to sign in at once from a single PS3, for a new multiplayer mode being added tomorrow to Resistance 2.

Looks like a PS3 firmware update is happening today or tomorrow, folks. We reported details on the upcoming Resistance 2 patch which includes a number of features, one being multiple PSN log-ins. Many of our readers correctly chimed in, saying this is a feature not possible with the current PS3 firmware.

We got confirmation of a pending PS3 firmware update through our comments section. Insomniac Games' James Stevenson responded to our post clarifying the situation. "Resistance 2 is the first game to fully log-in two PSN accounts. LBP only logs you in locally, and does not register both accounts as online through PSN. This is a big difference, and what is required for split-screen online co-op with other folks."

Here's the smoking gun: "And it was dependent on a Sony update, hence why it wasn't in when the game shipped." If the R2 patch is available on March 26th, then a new PS3 firmware update will be necessary today or tomorrow. Obviously it will allow for multiple PSN sign-ins, but will it feature any other improvements? Stay tuned.

Streeteh · 25 Mar 2009 at 14:05

Good news for all future games supporting split screen online too.

MeAnBoY · 25 Mar 2009 at 14:48

Shame it's a little too late for R2.

Things change I've changed · 25 Mar 2009 at 14:48

The update will be coming in early April.

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/ps3-firmware-2-7-in-april-dev-sources

V1N · 25 Mar 2009 at 14:52

lowrider007 said:
The update will be coming in early April.

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/ps3-firmware-2-7-in-april-dev-sources

Can't get that page to load here?

So what's it saying? The Resistance 2 update will go live tomorrow, but nobody will be able to use it until April? (which granted, isn't that long to wait now anyway)

Vin.

EDIT: OK, got it to load now. Hmmm, it says at the bottom

Sony couldn't confirm the release date or any other details about the 2.7 firmware at the time of writing.

Oh well, it gets here when it gets here then. One site reporting it could arrive late today, otherwise tomorrow, or that one saying maybe April.

CliffyBiro · 25 Mar 2009 at 14:52

So, then you could possibly have splitscreen online in the likes of Warhawk?

Dutch Guy · 25 Mar 2009 at 14:55

skippi90 said:
So, then you could possibly have splitscreen online in the likes of Warhawk?

iirc Warhawk does not have splitscreen so I doubt it will be possible without a major game update.

rp2000 · 25 Mar 2009 at 14:57

Dutch Guy said:
iirc Warhawk does not have splitscreen so I doubt it will be possible without a major game update.

It definitely has splitscreen online 2 or 4 players (can't recall).

rp2000

MeAnBoY · 25 Mar 2009 at 14:58

rp2000 said:
It definitely has splitscreen online 2 or 4 players (can't recall).

rp2000

Definately 2player split-screen online, oh the fun i had when i first got a PS3

Pretty sure it doesn't support 4player split though.

Streeteh · 25 Mar 2009 at 15:00

Warhawk has splitscreen multiplayer online or offline for up to 4 players.

What it doesn't support (and this patch will allow for if Warhawk was patched) is for each of those 4 people to use their own separate PSN accounts when they play. At present they all play using the same username just with a '1' '2' '3' or '4' at the end and none of their stats are logged. This would allow you to say, have your PSN account on another persons PS3 and when playing splitscreen on their PS3 log in with your PSN account as well as theirs.

Dutch Guy · 25 Mar 2009 at 15:13

Nice, I thought Warhawk didn't have that.

byron_hinson · 25 Mar 2009 at 18:25

Sounds like April to me with other developers saying the same thing

EvilFranky · 25 Mar 2009 at 23:06

Fingers crossed for MKV support

Margaret · 25 Mar 2009 at 23:07

Wonder if this will have the rumoured voice chat messaging feature and those other little enhancements, like the faster in-game XMB and trophy viewing.

Unless that stuff was exposed as shenanigans I have no idea, didn't keep up with it!

budge1972 · 25 Mar 2009 at 23:34

EvilFranky said:
Fingers crossed for MKV support

that would be nice

Nanoman · 25 Mar 2009 at 23:40

budge1972 said:
that would be nice

That would be amazing! Still though wouldnt be able to get away with many films on FAT32.

Dutch Guy · 26 Mar 2009 at 08:48

Nanoman said:
That would be amazing! Still though wouldnt be able to get away with many films on FAT32.

The PS3 file system isn't FAT32 and can handle large files (>4GB) just fine, I only had to use my wireless network to get the files on the PS3 as my external drive had to be FAT32

XPE · 26 Mar 2009 at 08:55

Dutch Guy said:
Nice, I thought Warhawk didn't have that.

Only problem is finding a server that allows it.

Nanoman · 26 Mar 2009 at 09:30

Dutch Guy said:
The PS3 file system isn't FAT32 and can handle large files (>4GB) just fine, I only had to use my wireless network to get the files on the PS3 as my external drive had to be FAT32

Oh fair yea we have all our media on an external as my mates PS3 has no where near enough space. Suppose could make room for an individual file though.♠

Streeteh · 26 Mar 2009 at 10:08

XPE said:
Only problem is finding a server that allows it.

I always just host my own, think about it, 4 players locally means you only need another 8 for a 12 player match on a medium sized map; any half decent broadband connection can handle that just fine.