Use Of Playstation Network has been suspended...2.0?

There's a few PS sites confirming it, although they are saying "this week" rather than "today".
 
firmware update tomorrow, no in game XBM.


Sony has confirmed the firmware will be available tomorrow, and that all of the below is spot on.

Secretive sources have confirmed that there will be no in-game XMB featured in the upcoming PS3 firmware update.

It follows speculation started by the official PlayStation site after it offered registered users a poll to choose which XMB feature would be most desired in a future firmware update.

And, thankfully, it doesn't take too much brain power to deduce that had the XMB integration been included in 2.0, no such survey would exist.

Elsewhere version 2.0 gives you new theme support like the ability to change the background and font type of you XMB, and lets you drown yourself in flashy new media playlists.

It also brings home the much touted remote play functionality, which lets you turn on your PS3 using your PSP. Useful if you have very weak arms


Official press release follows.
Latest PLAYSTATION®3 System Software Update Allows PSPTM to Turn PS3TM On and Off from Internet Connection for Enhanced Remote Play

Ability to customise XMB™ and add personalised playlists for both music and photos also enabled

London, 8 November 2007 – Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) announced today the availability of the latest version of the PLAYSTATION®3 (PS3™) system software. Version 2.00 features the ability to turn a PS3 system on and off remotely, using a PSP™ (PlayStation®Portable) system via the Remote Play1 function, allowing for a truly mobile partnership between the two systems.

Building on the success and potential of the Remote Play functionality, Version 2.00 will cement the partnership between PS3 and PSP and create a truly global experience. With the ability to turn your PS3 on and off from Wi-fi connection, there is now the opportunity to listen to the music, look at the photos and watch the videos saved on the PS3 Hard Disk Drive, anywhere in the world.

To further enhance the PS3 offering, Version 2.00 allows for the creation of personalised playlists in both the music and photo sections. This simple to use function gives users an opportunity to create unlimited music playlists for all occasions, as well as sharing favourite photos in glorious high definition.

Continuing with the idea of a personalised PS3, Version 2.00 allows for customisation of the XMB™ (XrossMediaBar) menu screen. Change the colour and brightness with the greatest of ease or have something completely different by setting a custom theme. With the potential for new backgrounds to become available on PLAYSTATION®Network in the future, Version 2.00 truly opens up a whole raft of options.

A host of other enhancements includes the addition of an Information Board on XMB to keep people up to date on the latest PlayStation® news, the inclusion of a new PLAYSTATION Network category and logo for easier navigation and Trend Micro Web Security, a free2, state of the art internet security system, designed to give parents peace of mind.
 
McManicMan said:
firmware update tomorrow, no in game XBM.


Sony has confirmed the firmware will be available tomorrow, and that all of the below is spot on.

Secretive sources have confirmed that there will be no in-game XMB featured in the upcoming PS3 firmware update.

It follows speculation started by the official PlayStation site after it offered registered users a poll to choose which XMB feature would be most desired in a future firmware update.

And, thankfully, it doesn't take too much brain power to deduce that had the XMB integration been included in 2.0, no such survey would exist.

Elsewhere version 2.0 gives you new theme support like the ability to change the background and font type of you XMB, and lets you drown yourself in flashy new media playlists.

It also brings home the much touted remote play functionality, which lets you turn on your PS3 using your PSP. Useful if you have very weak arms


Official press release follows.
Latest PLAYSTATION®3 System Software Update Allows PSPTM to Turn PS3TM On and Off from Internet Connection for Enhanced Remote Play

Ability to customise XMB™ and add personalised playlists for both music and photos also enabled

London, 8 November 2007 – Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) announced today the availability of the latest version of the PLAYSTATION®3 (PS3™) system software. Version 2.00 features the ability to turn a PS3 system on and off remotely, using a PSP™ (PlayStation®Portable) system via the Remote Play1 function, allowing for a truly mobile partnership between the two systems.

Building on the success and potential of the Remote Play functionality, Version 2.00 will cement the partnership between PS3 and PSP and create a truly global experience. With the ability to turn your PS3 on and off from Wi-fi connection, there is now the opportunity to listen to the music, look at the photos and watch the videos saved on the PS3 Hard Disk Drive, anywhere in the world.

To further enhance the PS3 offering, Version 2.00 allows for the creation of personalised playlists in both the music and photo sections. This simple to use function gives users an opportunity to create unlimited music playlists for all occasions, as well as sharing favourite photos in glorious high definition.

Continuing with the idea of a personalised PS3, Version 2.00 allows for customisation of the XMB™ (XrossMediaBar) menu screen. Change the colour and brightness with the greatest of ease or have something completely different by setting a custom theme. With the potential for new backgrounds to become available on PLAYSTATION®Network in the future, Version 2.00 truly opens up a whole raft of options.

A host of other enhancements includes the addition of an Information Board on XMB to keep people up to date on the latest PlayStation® news, the inclusion of a new PLAYSTATION Network category and logo for easier navigation and Trend Micro Web Security, a free2, state of the art internet security system, designed to give parents peace of mind.
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Was just about to post this in another thread

And lol @ Useful if you have very weak arms :p
 
This sounds like a 1.95 update to me tbh. They should have saved the mythical 2.0 tag for in game XMB and or Home support.

Very disappointing update from the info posted above.


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Many of the functions of the supposed version 2.0 firmware was linked to things in home, so i guess as home isnt ready we wont see things like in game XMB until home arrives. Possibly version 3.0 ? :D
 
It's dissapointing but i'm not really that bothered, as msmalls has said I'd say a lot of the 'cool' stuff is going to arrive with Home.

But does seem a bit silly they've gone to 2.0 without any major major changes.
 
Far from overrated to be honest, if you have ever used a 360 you would see just how invalube such a feature would be. It's one of the biggest flaws about the console, and the most requested feature since its launch. If it has no use for you then that's great, but just about every other normal PS3 owner is wondering just what the hell is going on.
 
KNiVES said:
Anyone saying it's not that bad are just kidding themselves.
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I'm not kidding myself, i'm not all that bothered seriously, it's a bit of a letdown but no big deal imo.

I've got Tekken Online, Uncharted Demo, Lego Starwars and CoD4 to be playing this weekend, so happy as a pig in poop to be quite honest :D
 
KNiVES said:
Far from overrated to be honest, if you have ever used a 360 you would see just how invalube such a feature would be. It's one of the biggest flaws about the console, and the most requested feature since its launch. If it has no use for you then that's great, but just about every other normal PS3 owner is wondering just what the hell is going on.
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johnnyfive use a 360?! Hahahaha, you must be joking. He's possibly the biggest most annoying PS3 fanboy on this forum. He nearly put me off buying one!
 
Looks pretty sweet with the new effects

Some screenshots and info here


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