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General => Video Game Bored => Topic started by: Bebpo on September 01, 2009, 04:01:30 AM

Title: what the fuck did they do to my ps3
Post by: Bebpo on September 01, 2009, 04:01:30 AM
3.0 wtf  I feel like I am a BLIND OLD MAN  :maf
friendlist  :yuck :yuck :yuck :yuck
out of focus background when in submenus  >:(

Did anything POSITIVE come out of this update?  I did not read the changelist
Title: Re: what the fuck did they do to my ps3
Post by: Rman on September 01, 2009, 04:05:21 AM
Clock fix! :hyper
Title: Re: what the fuck did they do to my ps3
Post by: Sho Nuff on September 01, 2009, 04:36:26 AM
Oh my god it's even worse than before, what's with the twinkle stars
Title: Re: what the fuck did they do to my ps3
Post by: Purple Filth on September 01, 2009, 04:40:58 AM
Oh my god it's even worse than before, what's with the twinkle stars

they suppsoedly move with the controller  :lol

at least you can turn it off, the others not so much (that friends list is horseshit)
Title: Re: what the fuck did they do to my ps3
Post by: MCD on September 01, 2009, 04:47:46 AM
i like the bigger font but blurry out of focus background and gay sparks are totally shit lame.
Title: Re: what the fuck did they do to my ps3
Post by: Mr. Gundam on September 01, 2009, 04:51:31 AM
I want some new avatar choices. It's been two goddamn years.
Title: Re: what the fuck did they do to my ps3
Post by: Jansen on September 01, 2009, 04:56:14 AM
hey it's not all bad. there's a free dynamic afrika theme on the jpn store :hyper
Title: Re: what the fuck did they do to my ps3
Post by: pilonv1 on September 01, 2009, 06:36:47 AM
oooh afrika.

Title: Re: what the fuck did they do to my ps3
Post by: Human Snorenado on September 01, 2009, 06:46:04 AM
I want some new avatar choices. It's been two goddamn years.

But they gave you HOME.

spoiler (click to show/hide)
HOME.
[close]
Title: Re: what the fuck did they do to my ps3
Post by: pilonv1 on September 01, 2009, 07:12:57 AM
this is shocking
Title: Re: what the fuck did they do to my ps3
Post by: Third on September 01, 2009, 07:21:00 AM
New friendlist looks like shit.
Title: Re: what the fuck did they do to my ps3
Post by: pilonv1 on September 01, 2009, 07:37:50 AM
everything does
Title: Re: what the fuck did they do to my ps3
Post by: Smooth Groove on September 01, 2009, 09:01:02 AM
Another firmware upgrade already?  Does this new firmware bring any new functions? 

I don't really give a crap either way about cosmetic changes.  Unlike most PS3 owners, I have enough games to play that I don't have to keep toying with the PS3's interface. 

It makes me sick that I have to go through 1-2 hrs of a fimrware upgrade just so that I can again access the PS store for demos. 



Title: Re: what the fuck did they do to my ps3
Post by: cool breeze on September 01, 2009, 09:06:19 AM
yeah, the friends list and other things look pretty bad.  At least I can finally have audio output to both my optical connected headphones and HDMI connected speakers at the same time.  And the Afrika theme is kinda nice.

oh, and is that "control your system through Bravia remote" Slim only? I can't find the option.
Title: Re: what the fuck did they do to my ps3
Post by: Smooth Groove on September 01, 2009, 09:08:10 AM
yeah, the friends list and other things look pretty bad.  At least I can finally have audio output to both my optical connected headphones and HDMI connected speakers at the same time.  And the Afrika theme is kinda nice.

oh, and is that "control your system through Bravia remote" Slim only? I can't find the option.

What headphones are you using?  I haven't seen many headphones that have an optical connection. 
Title: Re: what the fuck did they do to my ps3
Post by: cool breeze on September 01, 2009, 09:13:48 AM
yeah, the friends list and other things look pretty bad.  At least I can finally have audio output to both my optical connected headphones and HDMI connected speakers at the same time.  And the Afrika theme is kinda nice.

oh, and is that "control your system through Bravia remote" Slim only? I can't find the option.

What headphones are you using?  I haven't seen many headphones that have an optical connection. 

Senn HD595 through JVC SU-DH1


just messing around a bit more in this, the what's new thing is fine.  I was annoyed that it didn't boot with the current inserted disk, but at least now, even downloadable games you're going through can be selected while the TV is turning on.   and fast forwarding through videos using the right analog like an ipod wheel is nice.
Title: Re: what the fuck did they do to my ps3
Post by: AdmiralViscen on September 01, 2009, 09:44:32 AM
How could they screw up a friend's list? Sparks wtf?

I can't wait to see what the hell you guys are talking about when Uncharted 2 comes out and I upgrade my firmware.
Title: Re: what the fuck did they do to my ps3
Post by: Purple Filth on September 01, 2009, 10:10:09 AM
Another firmware upgrade already?  Does this new firmware bring any new functions? 


http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=17382064&postcount=1751

here a list with pics of all the stuff it does now. Some are tweaks and whatnot.

Nice little touches for a few, completely appalling for others (Friends List)


How could they screw up a friend's list? Sparks wtf?

I can't wait to see what the hell you guys are talking about when Uncharted 2 comes out and I upgrade my firmware.

maybe they will fix it before that time and spare you the horror but we'll see
Title: Re: what the fuck did they do to my ps3
Post by: AdmiralViscen on September 01, 2009, 11:23:45 AM
That little window in the top right looks like a good addition. Why it wasn't there day one is beyond me.

I have a custom background so I guess I'll never see the doofy stars.

Those little thumbnail shortcut areas look kind of lazy, not digging it.


:rofl @ that friend's list, what?
Title: Re: what the fuck did they do to my ps3
Post by: Chussy Pacer on September 01, 2009, 01:38:14 PM
So far unlike everyone else I like the slightly larger fonts and the grey backgrounds behind the friend names, I dislike the twinklie stars but it's not a big deal since my PS-Trey stays at my girls place and she likes em, & I also prefer the new ticker tape. At least now the ticker tape seems to have a reason for being there, reminds me of the scroll on XBMC feed.

Good stuff overall, but how do I access the BBC video thing so it shows up all the time in the menu ? & what about disabling the twinklie stars when my girl isn't looking ? :snicker

Plus I love the fact that they finally incorporated the PSN movie offering with the video section, this should help with their online movie sales too.
(the next thing they need to work on is video watching while it's downloading in the background. It sucks having to download the entire movie before being able to start viewing it)

Overall I think it's a great update, probably the best so far IMO.
Title: Re: what the fuck did they do to my ps3
Post by: Purple Filth on September 01, 2009, 02:32:44 PM
Any pics or videos?

already posted a link with pics but once again

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=17382064&postcount=1751
Title: Re: what the fuck did they do to my ps3
Post by: tehjaybo on September 01, 2009, 04:08:51 PM
Haven't turned on my PS3 in months.  Don't plan to unless I buy a new blu-ray. 

360>*
Title: Re: what the fuck did they do to my ps3
Post by: Bildi on September 01, 2009, 07:00:01 PM
I don't have a PS3 so don't know what it looked like before, but I like how there's not a huge ugly gray 'planet' covering half the screen like there is on the 360 dash.
Title: Re: what the fuck did they do to my ps3
Post by: demi on September 01, 2009, 07:05:12 PM
I don't have a PS3 so don't know what it looked like before, but I like how there's not a huge ugly gray 'planet' covering half the screen like there is on the 360 dash.

ps3 themes are gorgous... the only thing it did right really. 360 is all ADS ADS ADS
Title: Re: what the fuck did they do to my ps3
Post by: cool breeze on September 02, 2009, 09:07:29 AM
I don't know if it's just in my head, but the PS3 seems to be a bit faster now in the start up and booting games (the "Playstation 3" logo doesn't pop up when you start games now, or maybe it's just for Batman, idk)
Title: Re: what the fuck did they do to my ps3
Post by: dark1x on September 02, 2009, 09:29:38 AM
3.0 wtf  I feel like I am a BLIND OLD MAN  :maf
friendlist  :yuck :yuck :yuck :yuck
out of focus background when in submenus  >:(

Did anything POSITIVE come out of this update?  I did not read the changelist
The font is hardly an issue.  It doesn't lose any information that was being displayed before and it makes better use of the empty space on the XMB.  It's still smaller and sharper than the blurry, low resolution 360 font used throughout the dashboard.

The focus effect, however, is absolutely awesome.  I can't understand why anyone would dislike it.  It's just a depth of field effect and it highlights whatever menu is engaged.  Hopefully they don't remove it due to complaints as I think it is a massive improvement.

I think the firmware update was great across the board.  The friends list thing is the only real area that needs work.  It has potential, but they need to include more information in those boxes and add transparency.
Title: Re: what the fuck did they do to my ps3
Post by: Don Flamenco on September 02, 2009, 11:00:12 AM
jesus christ.  It's purple month and there are sparkles all over my screen.

I think my PS3 is trying to tell me something  :-*
Title: Re: what the fuck did they do to my ps3
Post by: OptimoPeach on September 02, 2009, 11:09:49 AM
Yeah, it's telling you to buy a 360 lolol
Title: Re: what the fuck did they do to my ps3
Post by: Barry Egan on September 02, 2009, 11:22:00 AM
lolololol
Title: Re: what the fuck did they do to my ps3
Post by: dark1x on September 02, 2009, 12:18:52 PM
the thread is hilarious - it's crotch grabbing the one minute because the CLOCK IS FIXED, but anyone complaining about the font is shouted down because it's OH SO MINOR?

... will install later. Got games to play... on other systems.

The font thing isn't a problem (minor or major).  I think it is an improvement simply because it makes better use of the open area of the screen.  I love small fonts, normally, but only when they actually improve usability (by displaying more on screen data).
Title: Re: what the fuck did they do to my ps3
Post by: MCD on September 02, 2009, 12:31:36 PM
the font is better, I honestly had trouble reading it before AND I AM NOT GETTING GLASSES.
Title: Re: what the fuck did they do to my ps3
Post by: Mr. Gundam on September 02, 2009, 01:00:12 PM
the thread is hilarious - it's crotch grabbing the one minute because the CLOCK IS FIXED, but anyone complaining about the font is shouted down because it's OH SO MINOR?

... will install later. Got games to play... on other systems.


I got yelled at because I wanted new avatar choices.

 ::)
Title: Re: what the fuck did they do to my ps3
Post by: maxy on September 02, 2009, 01:30:39 PM
Playstation official boards are like warzone,never seen so many people complaining about something.


(http://chriswelch.smugmug.com/photos/636472980_xLfP6-O.jpg)
Title: Re: what the fuck did they do to my ps3
Post by: MCD on September 02, 2009, 01:34:34 PM
sfags are always disappointed, nothing to see here.
Title: Re: what the fuck did they do to my ps3
Post by: dark1x on September 02, 2009, 02:06:57 PM
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The old fonts were perfectly readable, the new ones really do look a bit on the big side. But regardless - please provide an option for small, Sony.
I do think their larger size allows them to appear very clean, however.  The font is large and anti-aliased which results in a very smooth yet sharp appearance.  It's like increasing the font size on your PC.  The text becomes much smoother looking when it has more pixels to work with.

Hopefully, they allow for users to adjust to several different sizes in the future.
Title: Re: what the fuck did they do to my ps3
Post by: M3wThr33 on September 02, 2009, 02:22:26 PM
I didn't even notice the size change of the text. What kind of ass TV are you on where you actually can see that to the point of bothering you?
Title: Re: what the fuck did they do to my ps3
Post by: Don Flamenco on September 02, 2009, 02:47:41 PM
Yeah, it's telling you to buy a 360 lolol

I have one!

maybe it's telling to me to kill the 360..
Title: Re: what the fuck did they do to my ps3
Post by: pilonv1 on September 02, 2009, 09:01:40 PM
Playstation official boards are like warzone,never seen so many people complaining about something.


(http://chriswelch.smugmug.com/photos/636472980_xLfP6-O.jpg)


:rofl