[UPDATE] In-game XMB coming June 18?
- Posted June 1st, 2008 at 00:31 EDT by
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Earlier this month we reported that trophies would be coming to the PlayStation 3 in the next system update, firmware 2.4. Recently other news outlets have been reporting similar tips, stating that not only will trophies be available, but full in-game XMB and use of custom in-game soundtracks.
According to Gaming-Age.com, PS3 users can expect such features as universal friends lists and in-game messaging. Also it's been confirmed that Sony already has a title with trophy support on the way. Sony's Official PlayStation website for upcoming Pixeljunk title, PixelJunk™ Eden, has been listed to support the new trophy system.
"The SDK 2.40 will be available to dev. late in June. The actual Firmware 2.40 might see the light of day a lot sooner (my personal guess would be launch aligned or slightly before MGS4 )." - stated PSU’s forum insider.
Also with the addition of improved Audio/Video communication, it's safe to say Sony is finally providing it's users with a better online community, nearing the quality of Microsoft's Xbox Live.
Stay tuned to PSU.com for more information.
UPDATE:
Videogaming247 has obtained some new tidbits of information regarding the above story.
-Sony is currently shifting through the PlayStation 3's library of games in order to see if the XMB is fully compatible or not. It is expected the new menu system, in-game messaging etc will function in all games, though the current black menu screen will likely be retained for the majority of titles.
-User music is only included in new development tools, which have only just been distributed to coders. Therefore, existing games won't utilize the feature unless they are patched to do so.
-The same applies to the new trophy system; developers have only just obtained the tools necessary to input the feature into their software, so it'll be a while until they show up in games.
-Some elements of the XMB won't be usable in-game until after the next firmware update, such as the photo viewer.
UPDATE #2:
According to a PSU source, firmware 2.4 is scheduled to release June 18th. Stay tuned for more infomation.
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chilledbreeze7
- 10:39pm EDT - May 29th, 2008
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Great News!! In Game Music and XMB has finally arrived! WOOOHOOO!
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lurkingshadow89
- 11:00pm EDT - May 29th, 2008
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Great news all around. hopefully we will get the new update sometime next week.
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InfernoReaper
- 11:07pm EDT - May 29th, 2008
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Maybe PSU can get some peace and quiet now. Oh crap, still no Home. Guess people always have to complain about something.
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SamTheSkater
- 11:55pm EDT - May 29th, 2008
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@AltimusGTR. That image is from Ratchet & Clank: Tools of Destruction.
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snake_eater
- 1:21am EDT - May 30th, 2008
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Firmware 2.4 + MGS4 + CivRev = Holy sh** I can't wait till I'm done w/ finals
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NoMercy666
- 1:55am EDT - May 30th, 2008
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That is a fake screenshot, you can tell. Everything looks different.
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Tha_Last_Romeo
- 2:09am EDT - May 30th, 2008
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That image of In-game looks awesome... I love it and was never hype about it before!
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Odium_Generis_Humani
- 2:14am EDT - May 30th, 2008
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...and there it is.
EDIT: I just read this article again and there's nothing official in it. So much for the celebration.
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hindahouse
- 2:34am EDT - May 30th, 2008
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To Odium Sony actually annouced the "in game communication" would come in FW2.40, so it is sort of official, of course this is all speculation though.
Also that in-game xmb was annouced fakes ages ago, but i think is the only sort of picture we have :( Cant wait :D
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Fatso
- 2:44am EDT - May 30th, 2008
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why do ppl keep saying thats a fake screen? Its from ratchet and clank ppl. Ive got it up on that exact screen right now on my ps3 so its not fake (of course without the in game xmb). With that said, I will not be holding my breathe because I think this is at least the 3rd time ppl have said that XMB IS COMING!!! So if its true I will be very happy, but if its not, then I will move on and enjoy in-game messaging with my xbox.
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SolsticeZero
- 2:58am EDT - May 30th, 2008
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Wow, that's actually pretty cool! I can't wait to get my hands on that!
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ohshutyourmouth
- 3:06am EDT - May 30th, 2008
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:O no way!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! FINALLY. I really feel latley that the PS3 is finally gonna take off like predicted to destroy all other consoles.
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Emo-Mercenary
- 3:06am EDT - May 30th, 2008
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I really think this will be true this time.. With the amount of information, on a number of sites.. It can't be wrong. If Sony do this for us, we, will be very very happy. All these features in one Firmware Update is like, Christmas + St. Paddy's day x2. =D!
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pooingtons
- 3:09am EDT - May 30th, 2008
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look,im not taking this seriously until GINGO says its ok to do so.
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robbinator
- 3:19am EDT - May 30th, 2008
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ITS ABOUT TIME! Ive been waiting since I got my PS3! Now 360 doesn't have the best in game menu! GOOD JOB SONY!
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Plaidninja
- 5:52am EDT - May 30th, 2008
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bad timing..hopefuly my ps3 comes back from the repair center before this update hits...
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