Leaked details on PS3 firmware and Europe launch
Online blog Three Speech was recently on our main page because some industry analysts are questioning their legitimacy. On the other hand, the guys over at Three Speech are saying they are not part of Sony but they are definitely semi-legit. Hmm.. At any rate, believe us today when we say that we’re hoping that they really are legit.
Why? Because a couple of hours ago, certain information have “leaked” from Three Speech involving Phil Harrison and a bunch of details about the PlayStation 3. Accordingly, the PS3 will be launched in Europe on the third day of the third month, that’s March 3. This is highly feasible as Sony has been big on context clues in the past. It was also mentioned that a March 2 or 9 launch date is still possible.
We also learned that the launch will be accompanied by the HDip Camera, PS3’s answer to Xbox 360’s Live Vision. Currently, no other information or specs are known regarding this accessory. Aside from the camera, it looks like Sony is not so keen on manufacturing PlayStation branded headsets, keyboards or mice. “Third party companies can offer these accessories to the consumer at a price which SCE could not compete,” as one of the guys from the blog had put it.
Also, as far as we understood it, Sing Store, an extension of the online store, will go live.. People will soon be able to purchase songs for their ‘Sing Star’ karaoke program from here. There are many more things discussed. Sometimes, you want to argue the why and the how of them but then again, we’ll just have to trust that Sony knows what its doing.
But for you guys, here’s a summary of what transpired last night. By the way, the first six are those that will be included in the next firmware update, which will reportedly come out on March.
- Multi-tasking (included will be audio/video conferencing while browsing the xmb and its features/ gameplay).
- New xmb display options
- New animations for audio playback.
- New photo album options.
- Playstation store auto resume
- Psp remote play advanced access option (so that you can have access to your ps3’s content anywhere that has a internet connection)
- PS3 will be sold at £425 or lower, meaning we could have it cheaper then the previously stated price.
- Dont expect to see 20GB models available in Europe.
- No VGA cables to be released.
- No plans to make RSX available to Linux OS, due to security issues.
- A service to reserve your playstation online id will be up and running this weekend or next.
Via PS3Forums
Online blog Three Speech was recently on our main page because some industry analysts are questioning their legitimacy. On the other hand, the guys over at Three Speech are saying they are not part of Sony but they are definitely semi-legit. Hmm.. At any rate, believe us today when we say that we’re hoping that they really are legit.
Why? Because a couple of hours ago, certain information have “leaked” from Three Speech involving Phil Harrison and a bunch of details about the PlayStation 3. Accordingly, the PS3 will be launched in Europe on the third day of the third month, that’s March 3. This is highly feasible as Sony has been big on context clues in the past. It was also mentioned that a March 2 or 9 launch date is still possible.
We also learned that the launch will be accompanied by the HDip Camera, PS3’s answer to Xbox 360’s Live Vision. Currently, no other information or specs are known regarding this accessory. Aside from the camera, it looks like Sony is not so keen on manufacturing PlayStation branded headsets, keyboards or mice. “Third party companies can offer these accessories to the consumer at a price which SCE could not compete,” as one of the guys from the blog had put it.
Also, as far as we understood it, Sing Store, an extension of the online store, will go live.. People will soon be able to purchase songs for their ‘Sing Star’ karaoke program from here. There are many more things discussed. Sometimes, you want to argue the why and the how of them but then again, we’ll just have to trust that Sony knows what its doing.
But for you guys, here’s a summary of what transpired last night. By the way, the first six are those that will be included in the next firmware update, which will reportedly come out on March.
- Multi-tasking (included will be audio/video conferencing while browsing the xmb and its features/ gameplay).
- New xmb display options
- New animations for audio playback.
- New photo album options.
- Playstation store auto resume
- Psp remote play advanced access option (so that you can have access to your ps3’s content anywhere that has a internet connection)
- PS3 will be sold at £425 or lower, meaning we could have it cheaper then the previously stated price.
- Dont expect to see 20GB models available in Europe.
- No VGA cables to be released.
- No plans to make RSX available to Linux OS, due to security issues.
- A service to reserve your playstation online id will be up and running this weekend or next.
Via PS3Forums
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