PS3 Firmware Update 3.00

[Warped]

Sony has a way of releasing firmware updates from time to time, and today is one of those days.

Firmware Update 3.00 (ahh so pretty) arrived today alongside a plethora of new and (somewhat) exciting accessibility and enjoyable features including a “What’s New” section, a Status Indicator, a redesigned friends list, new dynamic custom themes and avatars, and shortcuts in the XMB facilitating the purchase of additional downloadable content in the PlayStation Store.

What I like the most is the new Status Indicator. In addition to informing you of number of friends online, any unread messages, and your personalized user icon, a new scrolling ticker now displays the latest news from the PlayStation Store. And what’s more is that now when you press the centered PlayStation button on your controller, the battery juice indicator will no longer block out the clock, you know, so you can make it to class on time when you’re crushing skulls in Killzone 2.

So go fire up your PS3, whether it be the phat or the Slim, and download this sucker, as it’s reported to be the latest major revamp of the year.
Eddie Makuch is Blast's Gaming News Director

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I just loaded the new update up and I must say its really nice. i like how the icons are bigger now, and I can even output to 2 audio sources now which is something I was missing before. this is turning into XBL more and more. anyone else try it yet??

 

[Bakurei]

Updated for like 20min and all I notice is that now I have sparkles and I can actually see my controller battery status.

 

[bam23]

i like it a lot. but goddammit sony, what did you do to my black XMB background and why is it purple now?

 

[VictimOfScience]

Will have to get this when I get home. Sounds like a nice update, but weird for a 3.0 that nothing MAJOR seems to have been added.

 

[DiSTuRbEd]

I update, was confused for a second with the new menu scheme on some of the areas like playstation store, etc. As long as my Batman AA theme still works, I'm happy.

 

[Warped]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ijuTgUj8lSQ

animated themes look amazing guys, check out this video. also here is the updated list:

* Multi-Audio - Audio can now be output to multiple connectors simultaneously. You can set this option under [Settings]> [Sound Settings] > [Audio Multi Output].
* Video Content Playback - During Video content playback, you can now use the right stick to play content in slow playback, fast reverse, and fast forward.
* Settings Descriptions - Now below each setting option under the Settings tab on the XMB, there is now a brief description in small font.
* New Start Up Logo - Upon starting up your PS3, you will be greeted with the new ‘PS3? Logo.
* Copy/Paste Function - There is now a copy/paste function for the web browser, and messages.
* Internet Connection Speed Test - Check your internet connection upload/download speed. Go to [Network Settings] > [Internet Connection Test]
* Internet Browser Screen Capture Feature - Press Triangle on Internet Browser, then under File > Save Screenshot.
* Custom Remote Play Settings - Manually set a device (such as a PSP system) to be used for remote play.
* New Avatar Support - Support for future additions of PSN avatars has been added. No new avatars have been added along with the firmware. However the support is there.
* “What’s New” – The “Information Board” will be replaced with a “What’s New” section, which allows you to enjoy interactive PlayStation news every time you start the PS3 system. Located under the PlayStation Network icon, “What’s New” displays the latest and greatest game, video, PlayStation Network and PlayStation news and releases, as well as your recently played games, in a sleek, new animated format.
* Status Indicator – In the top right corner we’ve added an indicator bar, which displays your user icon, friend icon, the number of friends you have online and a small message icon to let you know if you have any new messages. The indicator also includes a scrolling ticker that features the latest news from PlayStation Network. In addition, when you press the PS button, the battery life indicator will no longer cover up the clock.
* Friends List – Now your PlayStation Network friends will appear in a slightly redesigned format on your Friends List. Also, messages will now be viewable from each of your friends’ respective profiles.
* PlayStation Store Shortcuts – We’ve added a handy shortcut icon to the PlayStation Store under both the Game and Video categories so you can access the latest content quickly and easily.
* Personalization – Personalize your PS3 with new dynamic custom themes and avatars. Dynamic themes as well as free and premium avatars will be available through PlayStation Store. A dynamic theme takes your screen to a whole new level as it incorporates animated objects into the background.
* Trophies – Showcasing your hard earned trophies just got better. Update 3.00 gives game developers the ability to modify how they display trophies for add-on content. Base and add-on game trophies will continue to be combined into a single list so you can see where you stand in a game as a whole. Within that list, trophies will be broken out into subcategories—base trophies and add-on trophies—that way, you can easily view the percentage of your base game trophy collection, and separately track your trophy progress in add-on packs. Look for this enhancement to be included in upcoming games.

 

[Dog--]

Mine is still 1.5 lol.

 

[VictimOfScience]

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That Afrika theme is AWESOME. I wonder if you get that free with the game...? I will be buying it even if it doesn't. :E

Overall the new firmware is fine. It will take getting used to the text and such and the different stuff that pops up when you just want to go somewhere, but at least it works.