Sony prezinta noul firmware pentru PS3 si PSP

[Bobby]

Sony makes the day. Yep, Sony tocmai a anuntat detaliile pentru urmatoarele firmware updates pentru PlayStation Portable si PlayStation 3. Si va zic sincer, sunt geniale. Sa le luam pe rand. PSP primeste update-ul pentru versiunea 5.00; astfel avem acces direct de pe PSP pe PlayStation Network, permitandu-ne sa downloadam direct pe consola portabila jocurile dorite daca suntem conectati la un wi-fi network. PSN pentru PC intra intr-o revizie temporara si cand treaba va fi finalizata ii va fi dat drumul once again, sa redevina online pentru membrii. Versiunea 5.00 mai aduce si un sleep timer folositor atunci cand ascultam muzica, full-screen keyboard pentru text si alt background pentru XMB.

Destul cu PSP-ul hai sa trecem la artileria grea de la Sony si anume PlayStation 3, ce primeste update-ul la versiunea 2.5. PS3-ul primeste astfel suport pentru headset-ul oficial (PlayStation.com, ce va fi lansat separat sau cu bundle-ul SOCOM), sistem-ul de trofee mult simplificat si imbunatatit, sub fiecare nume din lista de prieteni va scrie perioada de timp de cand acesta nu a mai intrat pe PSN. Si asta nu este totul, fisierele video sunt impartite pe scene (similar ca pe PSP). Folosirea redeem-urile pe PSN este mult mai usoara datorita unui buton direct in PSN. Pentru a nu consuma prea mult mai ales controller-urile sa nu ramana fara baterie exista acum optiunea Power Save unde setam dupa ce timp de inactivitate acestea sa se inchida (controller, headset, consola). Va aparea modul de download in timp ce consola este stinsa, ca pe Xbox 360. Si cireasa de pe tort este abilitatea de screenshot. Momentan nu ni se spune decat ca va depinde de fiecare joc in parte si o lista cu jocurile ce vor permite aceasta va fi disponibila in curand.

Cam asta ar fi noile firmware-uri pentru PSP si PlayStation 3. Datele de lansare nu se cunosc, sunt trecute ca Coming Soon. Macar acum stim la ce sa ne asteptam .

Let’s start with the v5.00 update for PSP. In this version, you’ll notice the addition of the PlayStation Network icon on the XMB. You can now sign up for PlayStation Network, manage your account and access PlayStation Store directly from your PSP - meaning you can download games directly to your PSP while connected via Wi-Fi. Getting games, demos and trailers while on-the-go has never been easier! Check out the screen below.

The current PlayStation Store on the PC will be down in the interim as we take some time to revamp. Don’t worry, it will re-launch soon after we’ve made some tweaks. Please keep in mind, if you already have a PlayStation Network account, simply sign in on your PSP using your existing information. The same account and wallet can be used on PS3 and PSP. You will be able to check out the PlayStation Store on the PSP soon, as we’ll have a video demo featuring Grace Chen posted soon on the Blog.


Update v5.00 adds a sleep timer option that can be used while you are playing music on your PSP. In addition, we’ve added a full screen keyboard option for text entry and have redesigned the background of the XMB. You’ll be able to find all of the information on Firmware v5.00 here once it goes live.

• Support for the PS3 Official Bluetooth Headset - we’ve told you about the upcoming Bluetooth Headset and SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Confrontation Bundle on the Blog. This latest firmware installment enables High-Quality (HQ) mode, which delivers clear and wide-band online voice chat. On top of that, an added on-screen indicator shows battery status, volume level and use of HQ mode.
• PlayStation Trophies interface enhancements - I know that many of you are busy collecting trophies and raising your PlayStation Trophy level. This update makes sharing and comparing your trophies with your friends even easier. On 1st part of the profile page you’ll see a symbol under level that represents level and the actual percentage towards the next level along with the existing level meter. The level symbol carries over to the trophy comparison screen where you will now be able to see your level, your friend’s level and the percentage towards the next level for both users along with all of the game by game comparison information you see today.
• Friend status – Offline friends on your Friends list will have information below their avatars that will indicate how long it has been since they were last online.
• Video – This update adds the Scene Search feature similar to the feature on the PSP. Activating this feature while viewing a video on the PS3 will break the video up into scenes that you can quickly access by pressing the X button. You can break the videos into one, two or five minute intervals. In addition, you can now choose to have all of the videos under the video section of the XMB play in sequence. Go to Settings then Video Settings to turn this option on.
• PlayStation Store – We’ve added a redeem codes option right on the store to make it easier to redeem your PlayStation Network Cards and promotion codes. In addition, PlayStation Network Sign Up and Account Management have been redesigned.
• Power Save Settings – You can now set your PS3 and wireless controllers to turn off automatically after set periods of inactivity. Go to Settings then Power Save Settings to turn on these features.
• Background Downloading - You now have the option to set the PS3 to turn off automatically after a background download or installation of content has completed. This option is available when you turn off the system from the button under [Users] while content is being downloaded or installed.
• In-game Screenshots - this tool will allow everyone to capture, share and in other words, immortalize their favorite gameplay moments. This will be supported on a game by game basis. Please check back to find out which games will support this feature.
• In addition to all of the features above there are some additional features and enhancements included in 2.50. Once the update launches, you can read all of the details here.

The support for the Bluetooth Headset will be of particular interest to all of you SOCOM fans. With the “Proximity Chat” feature, SOCOM: Confrontation gameplay is intensified as it allows you to experience high-quality voice playback in full surround sound. Whether the action is near or far, Proximity Chat clearly matches distance to sound effects and voiceovers within the game, putting you in the heart of the action.