PSP Firmware 5.0 and PS3 firmware 2.5 official info

[Purple Filth]

http://blog.us.playstation.com/2008/10/13/firmware-updates-ps3-v250-psp-v500/

Coming soon (i assume Tuesday or Wednesday this week or next week). Summary for PSP stuff

PSP (v5.00) update

PSP native PSN Store
Sleep timer
Full Screen Keyboard
XMB background redesign

PC store will be down while revamp is going on
Same wallet for both PS3 and PSP
Will show a video demo of using the store on PSP


PS3 (v2.50) update

Now on to the PS3 v2.50 update. The latest features/enhancements include:

    * 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.


  @ bold. Oh well.


It seems the XFE finally got to them about the trophy comparisons not showing the actual levels.


Maybe one day Evilbore will have a thread like this one 

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=338699&page=3

[MCD]

psp version 5?

didn't they just hit version 4? lol

[Purple Filth]

psp version 5?

didn't they just hit version 4? lol

i guess the store is worthy enough for a .95 update 

[Vizzys]

so my ps3 controllers wont die now, good i guess

[cool breeze]

It is just another set of features that the PS3 is adding to catch up to the 360 with the only real cool new feature being something that is supported by game to game when it should have been system wide.  I want to take pictures of all my games.  The PSP can do it with CFW so I don't get why it's such a mess.

Actually, the headset integration is kind of cool.  I was worrying that I would need to check to see if I put it on mute or something, but if it's all reflected on the screen it can be helpful.

[Don Flamenco]

It is just another set of features that the PS3 is adding to catch up to the 360 with the only real cool new feature being something that is supported by game to game when it should have been system wide.  I want to take pictures of all my games.  The PSP can do it with CFW so I don't get why it's such a mess.

Actually, the headset integration is kind of cool.  I was worrying that I would need to check to see if I put it on mute or something, but if it's all reflected on the screen it can be helpful.

I'm thinking they'll finally catch up to MS the day before the end of this gen.

[duckman2000]

Just the other day, I realized that the PS3 now allows background DL when playing games or watching DVD/BR movies. When did they sneak that one in?

[cool breeze]

Apparently background downloading has been there since even before in-game XMB.  I remember asking around what would happen if I play a game as I'm downloading something and people responded with "the same thing that currently happens, it keeps downloading".

[AdmiralViscen]

What's the point of adding a screenshot tool if it's on a game by game basis, when it is already on a game by game basis

But I like the other features ya

[fistfulofmetal]

in-game screenshots is a features I've been wanting on my console foreeevvverrrr.

[Purple Filth]

Apparently background downloading has been there since even before in-game XMB.  I remember asking around what would happen if I play a game as I'm downloading something and people responded with "the same thing that currently happens, it keeps downloading".

Yea, it was the first "user requested" feature they placed in the firmware.

I heard that it wont work while playing online games (for obvious reasons), PS2/PS1 gaming, DVD/Bluray but it should for the rest.


And GAF predicting the future?   

[Smooth Groove]

The power saving feature for controllers is what I want most.  It should have been there from day 1. 

[duckman2000]

The thing is, it does work when playing games now. I've become accustomed to it pausing the DL whenever I'd play a game, but now it apparently keeps downloading.

The power saving feature for controllers is what I want most.  It should have been there from day 1. 

I've gotten used to just turning the controller off whenever I'm not actively using it.

[Positive Touch]

I've gotten used to just turning the controller off whenever I'm not actively using it.

which is fucking annoying, especially when watching movies

[pilonv1]

Apparently background downloading has been there since even before in-game XMB.  I remember asking around what would happen if I play a game as I'm downloading something and people responded with "the same thing that currently happens, it keeps downloading".

Yea, it was the first "user requested" feature they placed in the firmware.

I heard that it wont work while playing online games (for obvious reasons), PS2/PS1 gaming, DVD/Bluray but it should for the rest.


And GAF predicting the future?   

(Image removed from quote.)

what the fuck does that picture mean

[cool breeze]

It's a dumb joke about how on the XMB the controller battery meter covers the clock because whoever designed it made a mistake.

[Purple Filth]

Apparently background downloading has been there since even before in-game XMB.  I remember asking around what would happen if I play a game as I'm downloading something and people responded with "the same thing that currently happens, it keeps downloading".

Yea, it was the first "user requested" feature they placed in the firmware.

I heard that it wont work while playing online games (for obvious reasons), PS2/PS1 gaming, DVD/Bluray but it should for the rest.


And GAF predicting the future?   

(Image removed from quote.)

what the fuck does that picture mean

It's a dumb joke about how on the XMB the controller battery meter covers the clock because whoever designed it made a mistake.

yea and the "new" section is (jokingly) what may happen when the official headset comes out tomorrow

[pilonv1]

fucking lame.

[Jansen]

it would be an awesome feature on ps3 to if sony mandated that it be supported by every game

[cool breeze]

Another feature to 2.5 is Flash 9 support.  I don't know what Flash 9 exactly is, I just know that people are posting links to porn sites happy that they can now beat it using the power for cell.

[Purple Filth]

Another feature to 2.5 is Flash 9 support.  I don't know what Flash 9 exactly is, I just know that people are posting links to porn sites happy that they can now beat it using the power for cell.

Its just the flash plugin that allows you to watch those streaming clips on sites like youtube, dailymotion, redtube, etc. The thing is, sites wont display the video if the plugin version detected in the browser doesn't meet the minimum they need (i think those porn sites support version 8 and up) so having the latest version now should help it with that.

[duckman2000]

I've gotten used to just turning the controller off whenever I'm not actively using it.

which is fucking annoying, especially when watching movies

Well, I use a remote for that. But yeah, I can see how it could be annoying.

[Third]

Flash 9 support 

[Jansen]

i only use the ps3's browser to open up gamefaqs guides while i'm playing a 360 game. i guess soon i'll be able to open up redtube whenever i need to that 15min break every hour.

[Purple Filth]

Old but they are both out now.

[ferrarimanf355]

Downloaded and updated with no drama. I put the powersave features on- the controller power save is on, and the console is set to turn off in an hour if it's idle.

Now, I gotta start downloading PSN games... 

[Mrbob]

PSP is one step closer to me buying one now. 

Drop the price to $129-$149, and sell 16GB pro duo cards for 50 bucks.  Then get all PSP games on the PSP store for purchase so I can pick and choose the games I like.  No UMD drive required.  DD is the way to go for portable game system...been waiting years for one.