Update 2.0

**SundanceKid** · #1 (**permalink**) July 24th, 2007, 03:11

a Rumor site Copy and Pasted from a rumor site [They were right in times I needed answers, but I'm sure this is just to stir up excitement]
But these features are still sick
My favorite additions in bold
It says we can bring up the xmb in a game! Just what I asked for previously in the '1.9 update is near' thread. I'm pretty sure that'll be the only truth in this article, I mean 2.0 is supposed to be a whole new level.

Someone n the Playstation forums posted what they say are the details for the Playstation 3's software version 2.00 update. The update is supposed to include a slew of minor tweaks across the board, but the major addition appears to be the ability to bring up the XMedia Bar in game, which is a pretty spiffy idea.
The thing is that the tipster says the details were posted to SCEA's official press site and removed, but I can't think of a single time when Sony has posted details on their firmware updates to their press site, it's just not used that way. Also, I have the site in my RSS reader and it never popped up. I'm not saying it's not true, after all Sony's Gamers Day is tomorrow, but take this with a grain of salt.
When contacted earlier today, this is what SCEA had to say:
"We haven't made any announcements on future firmware update plans for PS3, and that list is just rumor and speculation."
Hit the jump for the full list.
The PLAYSTATION®3 system software version 2.00 update includes the following:
Users
You can now password-protect user accounts.

Settings
[Dynamic Normalizer] has been added as an option under [Sound Settings].
[Energy Saver] has been added as an option.
[Equalizer] has been added as a feature under [Music Settings].
[Full] has been added as an option for [DVD Wide Display] under [BD / DVD Settings].
[Photo Settings] has been added as an option.
[PS / PS2 Settings] has been added as an option.
[RSS Channel Settings] has been added as an option.
[Sample Rate] has been added to [Audio CD Import] under [Music Settings].
[Screen Saver] has been expanded under [Display Settings].
The method of selecting an output resolution has been changed in [Video Output Settings] under [Display Settings].
[Theme Settings] has been added as an option.
[Zero Unused Disk Space] has been added as an option under [System Settings] > [Format Utility].

Photo
Additional slideshow effects have been added.
[Photo Effects] have been added as a feature.
Wallpaper feature has been added.
[Zoom] has been added as a feature.

Music
Additional visualization effects have been added.
CD information can now be entered.
Three-speed fast forward and fast reverse has been added as a feature.

Video
Files can now be played sequentially.
Three-speed fast forward and fast reverse has been added as a feature.
You can now select [Zoom] under [Screen Mode] when playing video files saved on the hard disk or storage media.*.
*An appropriate USB adapter (not included) is required to use storage media with some models.

Game
Support for PLAYSTATION®3 format software titles has been expanded.
XMB™ (XrossMediaBar) is now accessible during gameplay.

Network
[RSS Channel] has been added as a feature.

Friends
You can now have multiple chat sessions. [I doubt it'll work though lol]
You can now select an image to use as your Avatar from [Photo].

Other
Date and Time is now shown when the PS button is pressed.
File sorting has been changed.
[Help] has been added as a feature.
Playability status with the PS3™ system has changed for some PlayStation® and PlayStation®2 format titles.
To check on the latest status, visit the search site for compatible titles.
[Secure Delete] has been added as an option.
Some PLAYSTATION®Network features have been revised.

Planet-1TF1- · #2 (**permalink**) July 24th, 2007, 03:14

I love sharing photos with strangers. Can't wait to change my avatar.

**SundanceKid** · #3 (**permalink**) July 24th, 2007, 19:20

Bump

Headshot95 · #4 (**permalink**) July 24th, 2007, 19:33

sweet cant wait, but isnt 2.0 update for home too?

**SmileyBob** · #5 (**permalink**) July 24th, 2007, 20:02

Some of these features have been included in the 1.9 update. What you have posted is what we all saw MONTHS ago. It will be out with Home, that I'm sure about as for the rest I'm just gonna wait and see. The Firmware rumour mill is a dangerous place to be, not too mention a complete waste of brain power. Just wait and let Sony surprise you.

**TheBigTen-Ghost** · #6 (**permalink**) July 24th, 2007, 20:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by SmileyBob

Some of these features have been included in the 1.9 update. What you have posted is what we all saw MONTHS ago. It will be out with Home, that I'm sure about as for the rest I'm just gonna wait and see. The Firmware rumour mill is a dangerous place to be, not too mention a complete waste of brain power. Just wait and let Sony surprise you.

yea i remember reading this a while back sony will probably amaze us with something useful or useless we'll find out