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Rayne
01-07-2008, 11:58
That's right :P in fact, if you're in the states, 48 hours

Here's hoping it'll be out in Europe soon =]

This update will include in game XMB, so we can message friends and such whilst playing, it wil linclude the ability to listen to custom soundtracks in games.

Most excitingly, it will introduce the Trophy Sysytem :) Like the Xbox 360, each game will be given a set number of trophies (Bronze, Silver, Gold & Platinum for full completion)

The catch is, rather than having a gamerscore, games offer rewards for completion than overall total, introducing an RPG-like system where you level up depending on how many tropdies you've uncovered.

While the system will take a little time to be fully implimented, you can bet it'll have me hooked.

Full info here: http://uk.ps3.ign.com/articles/885/885177p1.html

ShoShoKid
01-07-2008, 14:16
sick I've been waiting for this.

GamerGeorge
01-07-2008, 14:18
It is mere hours away. :biggrin:

Rayne
01-07-2008, 14:20
It looks set to be amazing =]

I hope developers release patches for trohpies on older games, I'd love to get em all from Ninja Gaiden Sigma :P

..I also hope its out in europe soon XD I have a sinking feeling we'll have to wait a week or two longer..

Shadid
01-07-2008, 14:21
Playing MGS and then going to the XMB...sweet. :biggrin:

Rayne
01-07-2008, 14:26
Playing MGS and then going to the XMB...sweet. :biggrin:

With MGS being fairly new, I would think they'd have a trophy system set out, yet another reason to replay that game :P sweet.

Wouldn't it be cool to equip the iPod and have the possibility to stream your own music now? :)

Shadid
01-07-2008, 14:33
...You have read my thoughts.:P

Rayne
01-07-2008, 14:36
...You have read my thoughts.:P

Going off topic, is this is PS3's answer to fable?

http://uk.playstation.com/games-media/news/articles/detail/item109718/What-kind-of-hero-will-you-be/?/

ShoShoKid
01-07-2008, 16:40
I guess it could be considered like Fable in a modern setting. Though I personally think Suckerpunch is better than Lionhead judging by track record.

Shadid
01-07-2008, 17:02
Yeah, it seems like it. It's Fable PS3 version! :P

Rayne
01-07-2008, 17:20
I guess it could be considered like Fable in a modern setting. Though I personally think Suckerpunch is better than Lionhead judging by track record.

Kinda like fable meets crackdown :)

Shadid
01-07-2008, 18:41
It looks like PS3NEWS.com tested firmware 2.40 on debug mode and it looks nice!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hv-wEdM7yyI

Rayne
01-07-2008, 18:44
It looks like PS3NEWS.com tested firmware 2.40 on debug mode and it looks nice!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hv-wEdM7yyI

Looks interesting =] strange way of showing it, but cool!

GamerGeorge
02-07-2008, 08:03
The 2.40 firmware is now available for download! :biggrin:

Agente Rolf
02-07-2008, 11:01
The 2.40 firmware is now available for download! :biggrin:
Yahoo!
Downloading it!

Rayne
02-07-2008, 13:43
Yahoo!
Downloading it!

Is it avaliable in Europe? :blush: I don't know, I think so..

Shadid
02-07-2008, 14:47
Is it avaliable in Europe? :blush: I don't know, I think so..

My PS already has it. So, download it. :biggrin:

Rayne
02-07-2008, 14:50
My PS already has it. So, download it. :biggrin:

w00t! I'll be home in an hour or two =] PS3 here I come baby!

Shadid
02-07-2008, 14:58
It's sooo beautiful! It almost seems like...the Music or browser screens! :P
So, in my view, it's a PSP, but an advanced one! XD
By the way, what are your thoughts on this new update?

Rayne
02-07-2008, 17:33
I've just downloaded it ^_^ it looks sweet!

The new profiles look awesome, I can't wait to start earning trophies!

There's like one game right now that has them yes?

If anyone wants to add me my PSN is: Inu_Rayne :P

Shadid
02-07-2008, 17:39
The list (as seen in Kotaku.com) is the following:Super Stardust™ HD, a PLAYSTATION Network-exclusive released last year, will be the first game to leverage the Trophies system and will offer a variety of trophies**. The following first-party games are also slated to offer Trophy support:

· BUZZ!™ Quiz TV

· LittleBigPlanet™

· MotorStorm™ Pacific Rift

· NBA 09 - PS3

· PAIN**

· PixelJunk™ Eden

· Resistance 2™

· SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Confrontation

· Warhawk™**

. Uncharted: Drake's Fortune
** Requires a game update to be downloaded and installed

What??? No Metal Gear? :(

Rayne
02-07-2008, 17:50
The list (as seen in Kotaku.com) is the following:

What??? No Metal Gear? :(

Its only just announced, that's sony, but the individual developers may announce support, Drake's Fortune will soon have trophies, as will Burnout Paradise

I was tempted to get Super Stardust and try get my first trophy <3 but it doesn't look like my kind of game

Who knows, maybe in a year or two the PSP will have a similar system, they could connect to the PS3 and have a cross-platform trophy system, that'd rock =3

richarddavies
03-07-2008, 12:53
OOOHHH What's going on with this then? Been pulled I hear. Busting PS3's I hear. Sony's plan for destroying there own reputation is coming along nicely. MWA HA HA

Rayne
03-07-2008, 13:04
OOOHHH What's going on with this then? Been pulled I hear. Busting PS3's I hear. Sony's plan for destroying there own reputation is coming along nicely. MWA HA HA

Umm...no?

Its back up again, a few compatability issues quickly fixed :) teething problems

richarddavies
03-07-2008, 13:12
Umm...no?

Its back up again, a few compatability issues quickly fixed :) teething problems

Breaking peoples stations isn't A teething problem. Imagine if it happenend to you. You'd be gutted.

Rayne
03-07-2008, 13:17
Breaking peoples stations isn't A teething problem. Imagine if it happenend to you. You'd be gutted.

Any links?

richarddavies
03-07-2008, 13:33
I've just read reports about it on Gamespot,1up, Eurogamer and from PS3 owners on there forums. Apparently though from what i've read it'll be fine but you have to format your drive. Bit of A pisser but better than it flashing red and having to return it though I suppose.:( (thinks bout his Xbox)

Rayne
03-07-2008, 13:36
I've just read reports about it on Gamespot,1up, Eurogamer and from PS3 owners on there forums. Apparently though from what i've read it'll be fine but you have to format your drive. Bit of A pisser but better than it flashing red and having to return it though I suppose.:( (thinks bout his Xbox)

I'm not too quick to trust them...some may have had homebrew apps on the PS3 or something..

But still, it would be kind of annoying, I back up all my saves and things to an external Hard Drive, one that I keep in a bomb-proof case XD nothing will delete my files!

At least those Red lights get repaired for free...my 360 graphic's card fried and they wanted £70 for repairs :(

richarddavies
03-07-2008, 13:49
At least those Red lights get repaired for free...my 360 graphic's card fried and they wanted £70 for repairs :(

Now that is bad! not your fault they didn't make it properly.:mad:

Rayne
03-07-2008, 13:51
Now that is bad! not your fault they didn't make it properly.:mad:

I know :unsure: very, very frustrating

Apparently it was to do with ventillation...which is strange, as my 360 had more space than anything else ><

But I went out and got a newer arcade console, whilst still noisey as hell, it seems a lot better built than my older premium was

richarddavies
03-07-2008, 14:02
I know :unsure: very, very frustrating

Apparently it was to do with ventillation...which is strange, as my 360 had more space than anything else ><

But I went out and got a newer arcade console, whilst still noisey as hell, it seems a lot better built than my older premium was

Yeah that's my main gripe with the 360, the noise. Really bugs me. I remember reading in A xbox magazine last year about A modder who had enough of his so took the fan out and put A liquid cooling system in from A pc. Looked pretty neat. There no way I could do something like that though. I'd be too scared of breaking it.

Rayne
03-07-2008, 14:05
Yeah that's my main gripe with the 360, the noise. Really bugs me. I remember reading in A xbox magazine last year about A modder who had enough of his so took the fan out and put A liquid cooling system in from A pc. Looked pretty neat. There no way I could do something like that though. I'd be too scared of breaking it.

That's totally awesome

I'd blow it up if I tried though XD, I think I saw a PC that seemed to have a similar system..

I don't really like the 360 pads either...too heavy, and useless for arcade games/fighters XD that D-pad is a disgrace

richarddavies
03-07-2008, 14:23
I prefer the sticks to PS3's but I prefer the d-pad on the station.

Rayne
03-07-2008, 14:44
I prefer the sticks to PS3's but I prefer the d-pad on the station.

Same, I kinda like Sixaxis when its used well in a game, but not a game reliant on it...Motion is the Wii's forte

Shadid
03-07-2008, 15:44
Now going off topic here, have you already downloaded MGS4 Database already? It's just an encyclopedia of the Metal Gear games since Metal Gear to Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of The Patriots.

Rayne
03-07-2008, 15:59
Now going off topic here, have you already downloaded MGS4 Database already? It's just an encyclopedia of the Metal Gear games since Metal Gear to Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of The Patriots.

Is it up for download? =3 I had a look and couldn't find it

Shadid
03-07-2008, 16:03
Is it up for download? =3 I had a look and couldn't find it

Yup, it's already on the PS Store. I think it came when the update was released, I think.

Rayne
03-07-2008, 16:07
Yup, it's already on the PS Store. I think it came when the update was released, I think.

I'll get it tonight ^^

Edit: Okay, how do I clean my PS3?

I can dust it but I want to remove fingerprints and things, but I don't want to use a spray that'll damage it...

This is where the 360 licks it, its plastic so no bad dust..

Edit 2: Shadid the MG Database is AMAZING O_O so much info! I'll be here all night XD so many things I never knew..

Gavvie
16-07-2008, 22:25
Edit: Okay, how do I clean my PS3?

I can dust it but I want to remove fingerprints and things, but I don't want to use a spray that'll damage it...

Just try using a dry cloth. There isn't anything that really resolves the situation, but it's better than spraying stuff on it.