PS3 Poll Police: Another firmware rumor, another poll

only in game xmb has been confirmed for a summer release thats all

I think its true, but when we get the firmware update is anyones guess. Im not going to buy into rumours about it being out for MGS4, thats a bit to beyond my gullability. Hopefully it drops this year, but again... who knows.

2.40 was confirmed to be the in-game xmb update by that spokeperson guy way back when. Assuming we get 2.40 and not 2.36 or something, we get ig-xmb.

This is the first "rumor" that has had support come out from individuals that are considered credible and would actually know. J Stevenson pretty much gave it away with that smile

I am hesitant, but I believe we will see this soon. i want to believe Sony, I want to!

I'm curious of what we will get in the firmware update that they won't tell us about. I enjoy hunting through my ps3 to find the updates that they do not list.

i realy absolutely hope it is the next update and believe it BUT i dont think its coming out before the 12th. wishing hoping but i doubt it but hey who the @@@@ am i? ?? right lets hope im wrong

After seeing the leaked video of Bioshock trophies and new 2.40 features like in game XMB and clock (which was requested heavily on the PS3 official Blog) I think the rumors can be taken seriously this time.

Don't really know when it might come out, although a pre MGS4 release makes sense.

I can't wait!

i hope beyond hope that the rumors are true, but im not setting myself up to be disappointed.

This would be awesome. Though, in the video that Razlebol linked, the Trophies seem to be appearing loosely in the "Game" section of the XMB. The video looks pretty believable, but wouldn't that implementation be stupidly cluttered?

Lies! ALL LIES!

Found some new news from psextreme

"We have more evidence that the long-awaited in-game XMB will arrive with firmware update 2.40 for the PlayStation 3.

Dutch gaming website PlayStation Only cites their own Sony source that claims update 2.40 will be available on June 18. Multiple sources have listed a June 10 release, but PS Only says that's incorrect. Furthermore, and more importantly, they do say that the in-game XMB is "confirmed" for this firmware update, and while it isn't official, they also say that Trophies are "likely." This may be the update many PS3 owners have been waiting for ever since the system's launch. Several details concerning the XMB have been crisscrossing the Internet, and the idea of implementing soundtracks directly into our games is very cool. Of course, Sony hasn't issued any press releases or announcements about update 2.40, but if it's going to release on June 18, we expect to see something shortly.

Actually, a good place to check on this stuff is the official PlayStation blog, where we've seen some of the earliest info for past firmware updates. In the meantime, we're anxiously anticipating that XMB and the Trophies...who isn't?"

It looks pretty hopeful but lets not hold our breath, iv also heard not all features will be available on xmb. That it will be built upon in the next coming firmwares. Wonder what else will be in next firmware.

This seems to be a more credible rumour than the whole 2.0 that was a wishlist.

Diehard PS3 fans have been waiting for in game XMB longer than Hollywood has been waiting for Lindsay Lohan to make a good movie. Well, don’t hold your breath on the movie bit but a number of sites are reporting that In Game XMB may be coming June 10 as part of Firmware Upgrade 2.4.


As has been widely reported, Firmware 2.4 will include a trophy system. And Sony already has a game, PixelJunk Eden on the way which will utilize this system. As part of In Game XMB, PS3 users will have a universal friends list, personal soundtracks and possibly better audio and video communication.

According to insiders, Sony is currently running through the entire PS3 library to determine compatibility with all existing titles. Those who should know don’t think there will be a problem but Sony wants to make sure. Also, as exciting as custom user music (imagine playing Linkin Park while fragging some idiot in COD4) is, it won’t automatically be available. It will be part of the software kit available to developers going forward so, unless games are patched, it won’t be available for a while yet. The same applies to the new trophy system.

Finally, it appears that the latest firmware update will be released June 10th, two days prior to the release of a little known game, Metal Gear Solid 4. Hopefully the update won’t get lost in the ensuing excitement.

I just bought a PS3 this weekend so forgive my ignorance. What's in game xmb?

@gordon strange - my apologies if you were not refering to me as you have replied to someone else.

Just got the impression you were since mine is copied and pasted.

For the record, if you read carefully I did quote where the source, though I did not specify the link, I gave you the website to search. For arguments sake here is the link if it bothers you that much

http://www.psxextreme.com/ps3-news/3167.html

It isnt plagarism if you quote the source ie where you got it from. Those that write essays know, you dont have to have permission from every single source to put it in an essay.

So as long as you state where it comes from.

Alot of these websites information comes from other websites.

Not being funny but why has it got your back up?

For the future can you embed the poll in the PS3fanboy site Nick. I hate those evil pop ups and those weird sites.

Now as for if 2.4 will be great I do know it is real and is going to be great. Dumb NDAs so I can't say what I have been told but lots of people will enjoy this up date. So PS3 Fans will be really happy with this at least for some time before they want some thing else added to the PS3.

Whatever the 2.4 update brings us, the only thing I'm certain of is that we'll have people complaining about what it didn't include...

Every time I upgrade the firmware, my PS3 croaks after about 30 minutes of play, where I have to call Sony and they walk me through restoring default settings, all the while making me scared I'm going to have to send it in, but they've fixed it three times...Any word on a fix on that?

I would love to see a fix for the studdering video playback on streaming videos from a media center. Please please please!

PixelJunk™ Eden is the third PSN title from the addictive PixelJunk series by Japanese developer Q-Games. In this psychedelic platform game, the player will find themselves submersed amongst towering alien plant-life. Within this constantly evolving and vibrant environment, the player leaps and swings between the lush plants, smashing into bizarre enemies and navigating around the undergrowth to gather treasures and pollen to grow more plants. Through various levels, the player is treated to stylish 1080p graphics, a unique techno soundtrack and addictive fluid gameplay. PixelJunk Eden also supports both single and co-op play with up to three players.

Key Features

Visual Appeal in Full HD
Dynamic Animations and Effects
DUALSHOCK®3 Support
Trophy Support see it is true
Up to 3 player co-operative play
Online Support - Players can track single-player and co-op high scores on the online leaderboards
Remote Play - Supports Remote Play for PSP® system