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**Rs0n1sT** · 10-26-2007, 12:52 PM

An informed UK reader sends word of the Playstation 3's 2.0 firmware release, which he says is supposed to hit on Oct. 30. While the source appears to be genuine, I am a little doubtful of the timing since 1.94 seems to be just hitting now with copies of Ratchet and Clank, so take this, as you should all rumors, with a grain of salt.

Chief among the updates is the inclusion of cross media bar customization, a separate Playstation Network category, music and photo playlists and the ability to turn your PS3 on and off with PSP Remote Play. Hit the jump for the full break down of what we're told will be coming in this rather robust update.

PLAYSTATION 3 System Software update version 2.00

Schedule: 30 October 2007[JST]

Main features of PS3 version 2.00

Turn your PS3 on and off with PSP Remote play
A new PLAYSTATION Network category
A TV Category for those who install PlayTV into their HDD (SCEE only).
Playlist for Music & Photo
Content group for Video & Game
XMB customization (Custom theme & background color setting): This will come with one alternative custome theme. Addition generic themes will be available for download via www.playstation.com with game title themes to follow on Nov 20th, distributed via the Store (PS/PC). The cost of the game themes haven't been decided yet. Guidelines for users to create their own Custom Themes will be distributed via www.playstation.com shortly after the firmware hits.
Information Board: This will be shown in the top right of the screen and include news feeds from Playstation.com as well as store updates. The board came be set to ticker mode, list mode, details mode or disabled.
Trend Micro Web Security for PS3™ internet browser: This is a parental lock for website viewing that will initially be free but that Trend Micro will later charge for.

**Rs0n1sT** · 10-26-2007, 12:53 PM

British company StreamMyGame have an idea. That idea is to turn PC games into an IP "game stream", which they claim:

Quote:

...enables users to post hypertext links to their games on the site, which can then be played remotely by other visitors to site who click on the links.

Well hello there, world of tomorrow. Right now the plan's in its infancy, and they're only working with PC games running remotely through XP or Vista. But by the end of the year they say a Linux version of their tech will be available. If you need us to spell it out, that means, hypothetically, anyone with Linux installed on their PS3 could stream a PC game and play it via their PS3's USB keyboard and mouse.

Admittedly the science behind this is a little much for our console-addled brains, but there's a full explanation of the tech here if you're up for it. We're sure the technology, as it exists right now, might not be up to the job. We also suspect there'll be a legal obstacle or three standing in their way once game publishers find out. But hey, the concept itself, it's a nifty one.

Games shared from PC to PS3 over the Web?

Grahf16 · 10-26-2007, 01:02 PM

The idea is pretty f'n stupid since you STILL need a PC to even do that.

loyaltothegame · 10-26-2007, 01:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grahf16

The idea is pretty f'n stupid since you STILL need a PC to even do that.

im pretty sure if you have a $500-600 game console, you own a computer...

**Rs0n1sT** · 10-26-2007, 01:20 PM

tru that,

In$anity · 10-26-2007, 03:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grahf16

The idea is pretty f'n stupid since you STILL need a PC to even do that.

everyone who has the internet has a PC though...

Everyone who bought the internet intended it for their PC. Consoles are just making it possible to use the internet on them etc.

Grahf16 · 10-26-2007, 03:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by loyaltothegame

im pretty sure if you have a $500-600 game console, you own a computer...

And why would you want to stream games from the computer when you can :GASP: play it on the computer.

loyaltothegame · 10-26-2007, 04:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grahf16

And why would you want to stream games from the computer when you can :GASP: play it on the computer.

maybe play games on a 60 inch HDTV rather than a 19 inch computer screen? most people do not have huge computer moniters.

Grahf16 · 10-26-2007, 04:12 PM

From what it sounds like it's pretty much remote assistance but for the PS3.

So there really is no point for 2 reasons:

1. You're still locked into your system requirements (meaning you still need good ass hardware to run the better games and the current res you're able to run at)

2. While you're doing this, your computer is pretty much out of commission, so you're better off just playing with your PC.

You're better off just playing the games on your real PC, or just hooking your PC up to the TV, and playing with a USB enabled controller.

loyaltothegame · 10-26-2007, 04:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grahf16

just hooking your PC up to the TV, and playing with a USB enabled controller.

i hear that.

10-26-2007, 12:52 PM	#1 (permalink)
Rs0n1sT RGFMod Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: BK/NYC/718 Posts: 9,792	PS3 Firmware 2.0 Detailed, Hits Next Week + UK Firm Reckons PC Games Can Run On PS3 An informed UK reader sends word of the Playstation 3's 2.0 firmware release, which he says is supposed to hit on Oct. 30. While the source appears to be genuine, I am a little doubtful of the timing since 1.94 seems to be just hitting now with copies of Ratchet and Clank, so take this, as you should all rumors, with a grain of salt. Chief among the updates is the inclusion of cross media bar customization, a separate Playstation Network category, music and photo playlists and the ability to turn your PS3 on and off with PSP Remote Play. Hit the jump for the full break down of what we're told will be coming in this rather robust update. PLAYSTATION 3 System Software update version 2.00 Schedule: 30 October 2007[JST] Main features of PS3 version 2.00 Turn your PS3 on and off with PSP Remote play A new PLAYSTATION Network category A TV Category for those who install PlayTV into their HDD (SCEE only). Playlist for Music & Photo Content group for Video & Game XMB customization (Custom theme & background color setting): This will come with one alternative custome theme. Addition generic themes will be available for download via www.playstation.com with game title themes to follow on Nov 20th, distributed via the Store (PS/PC). The cost of the game themes haven't been decided yet. Guidelines for users to create their own Custom Themes will be distributed via www.playstation.com shortly after the firmware hits. Information Board: This will be shown in the top right of the screen and include news feeds from Playstation.com as well as store updates. The board came be set to ticker mode, list mode, details mode or disabled. Trend Micro Web Security for PS3™ internet browser: This is a parental lock for website viewing that will initially be free but that Trend Micro will later charge for. __________________

10-26-2007, 01:20 PM	#5 (permalink)
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10-26-2007, 01:02 PM	#3 (permalink)
Grahf16 Rap GodFather Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Lone Star State Posts: 6,144	The idea is pretty f'n stupid since you STILL need a PC to even do that.

10-26-2007, 04:12 PM	#9 (permalink)
Grahf16 Rap GodFather Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Lone Star State Posts: 6,144	From what it sounds like it's pretty much remote assistance but for the PS3. So there really is no point for 2 reasons: 1. You're still locked into your system requirements (meaning you still need good ass hardware to run the better games and the current res you're able to run at) 2. While you're doing this, your computer is pretty much out of commission, so you're better off just playing with your PC. You're better off just playing the games on your real PC, or just hooking your PC up to the TV, and playing with a USB enabled controller.