Playstation 3 Firmware v3.0 Available

[pwnophobia]

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Bringing new features including What's New and improved trophies, the version 3 firmware is now available to download for your PS3.

* “What’s New” – The “Information Board” will be replaced with a “What’s New” section, which allows you to enjoy interactive PlayStation news every time you start the PS3 system. Located under the PlayStation Network icon, “What’s New” displays the latest and greatest game, video, PlayStation Network and PlayStation news and releases, as well as your recently played games, in a sleek, new animated format.

* Status Indicator – In the top right corner we’ve added an indicator bar, which displays your user icon, friend icon, the number of friends you have online and a small message icon to let you know if you have any new messages. The indicator also includes a scrolling ticker that features the latest news from PlayStation Network. In addition, when you press the PS button, the battery life indicator will no longer cover up the clock.

* Friends List – Now your PlayStation Network friends will appear in a slightly redesigned format on your Friends List. Also, messages will now be viewable from each of your friends’ respective profiles.

* PlayStation Store Shortcuts – We’ve added a handy shortcut icon to the PlayStation Store under both the Game and Video categories so you can access the latest content quickly and easily.

* Personalization – Personalize your PS3 with new dynamic custom themes and avatars. Dynamic themes as well as free and premium avatars will be available through PlayStation Store. A dynamic theme takes your screen to a whole new level as it incorporates animated objects into the background.

* Trophies – Showcasing your hard earned trophies just got better. Update 3.00 gives game developers the ability to modify how they display trophies for add-on content. Base and add-on game trophies will continue to be combined into a single list so you can see where you stand in a game as a whole. Within that list, trophies will be broken out into subcategories—base trophies and add-on trophies—that way, you can easily view the percentage of your base game trophy collection, and separately track your trophy progress in add-on packs. Look for this enhancement to be included in upcoming games.


Playstation Blog (http://blog.us.playstation.com/2009/08/31/playstation-3-firmware-v3-00-update-imminent/)

[Salesmunn]

nice changes, always nice to have a new coat of paint.

MAG beta ended 10 minutes early though due to this update...booo. :mad:

[boneyardweller89]

Firmware updates FTW!

[shadow763]

Some cool changes in there, and the animated themes are a great idea. Something I have been wanting. The LBP they showed was just beautiful.

[HaZe303]

Best change is the option to have multiple audio outputs. As to before you could only choose one, now I can have sound both from the TV and Home Cinema system. This was a great fix! ;) Also the fix that the clock isnt covered by the battery icon is great as well!

[BlueBomber]

Cool update, but I was hoping for some more functionality changes than cosmetic.

[Demo_Boy]

Can I get a feature where it loads a random theme on each startup?

That would be better than just showing the same theme every time...

[Franjo]

The motion themes I must say are pretty awesome. Looks great. It seems as though they made the font bigger as well, or am I on crack?

[TRiLoGY]

Seems like a lot of people are not loving the latest firmware changes over at The Sixth Axis (http://www.thesixthaxis.com/2009/09/01/firmware-3-00-hits-and-we-dont-like-it/)

I will try it when I get home from work.

[futhamucka]

I don't like the larger font, but the free Afrika theme on the japanese store is amazing.

[drakkarim]

love the animated background option, haven't been able to use any theme so far for more than 5 seconds without missing that undulating wave and reverting. now we just need some epic animated space battle backgrounds :)

[TheBot]

Also the fix that the clock isnt covered by the battery icon is great as well!

I know, why wasn't that something they fixed years ago? And also, why not battery status on all controllers that are connected currently? Or is that on already?

[shadow763]

I like the bigger font, also how it fades away. Gives it a nice minimal look. I wish the rectangle around the friend names were more translucent if they have to be there. The background animation is awesome.

[Verruckt]

I like all the fairy dust.

[Pumped'Up]

Awesome update ... hats off to Sony!