Firmware Watch: PSP 5.00 and PS3 2.50 feature list

http://blog.us.playstation.com/2008/10/13/firmware-updates-ps3-v250-psp-v500/

PSP v5.00

Let's start with the v5.00 update for PSP. In this version, you'll notice the addition of the PlayStation Network icon on the XMB. You can now sign up for PlayStation Network, manage your account and access PlayStation Store directly from your PSP - meaning you can download games directly to your PSP while connected via Wi-Fi. Getting games, demos and trailers while on-the-go has never been easier! Check out the screen below.

The current PlayStation Store on the PC will be down in the interim as we take some time to revamp. Don't worry, it will re-launch soon after we've made some tweaks. Please keep in mind, if you already have a PlayStation Network account, simply sign in on your PSP using your existing information. The same account and wallet can be used on PS3 and PSP. You will be able to check out the PlayStation Store on the PSP soon, as we'll have a video demo featuring Grace Chen posted soon on the Blog.

Update v5.00 adds a sleep timer option that can be used while you are playing music on your PSP. In addition, we've added a full screen keyboard option for text entry and have redesigned the background of the XMB. You'll be able to find all of the information on Firmware v5.00 here once it goes live.

PS3 v2.50

• Support for the PS3 Official Bluetooth Headset- we've told you about the upcoming Bluetooth Headset and SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Confrontation Bundle on the Blog. This latest firmware installment enables High-Quality (HQ) mode, which delivers clear and wide-band online voice chat. On top of that, an added on-screen indicator shows battery status, volume level and use of HQ mode.
• PlayStation Trophies interface enhancements - I know that many of you are busy collecting trophies and raising your PlayStation Trophy level. This update makes sharing and comparing your trophies with your friends even easier. On 1st part of the profile page you'll see a symbol under level that represents level and the actual percentage towards the next level along with the existing level meter. The level symbol carries over to the trophy comparison screen where you will now be able to see your level, your friend's level and the percentage towards the next level for both users along with all of the game by game comparison information you see today.
• Friend status - Offline friends on your Friends list will have information below their avatars that will indicate how long it has been since they were last online.
• Video - This update adds the Scene Search feature similar to the feature on the PSP. Activating this feature while viewing a video on the PS3 will break the video up into scenes that you can quickly access by pressing the X button. You can break the videos into one, two or five minute intervals. In addition, you can now choose to have all of the videos under the video section of the XMB play in sequence. Go to Settings then Video Settings to turn this option on.
• PlayStation Store - We've added a redeem codes option right on the store to make it easier to redeem your PlayStation Network Cards and promotion codes. In addition, PlayStation Network Sign Up and Account Management have been redesigned.
• Power Save Settings - You can now set your PS3 and wireless controllers to turn off automatically after set periods of inactivity. Go to Settings then Power Save Settings to turn on these features.
• Background Downloading - You now have the option to set the PS3 to turn off automatically after a background download or installation of content has completed. This option is available when you turn off the system from the button under [Users] while content is being downloaded or installed.
• In-game Screenshots - this tool will allow everyone to capture, share and in other words, immortalize their favorite gameplay moments. This will be supported on a game by game basis. Please check back to find out which games will support this feature.
• In addition to all of the features above there are some additional features and enhancements included in 2.50. Once the update launches, you can read all of the details here.

Neat, in-game screenshots. I wonder if they use the format that I suggested. L1+R1+X for a screenshot, then it just instantly uploads to your harddrive.

The DS still pawns the PSP.

Imo of course.

hey wasnt there meant to be a new ps2 emulator software in the new update to allow backwards compatibility? im sure i read it on some websites??? superjim42

really dont think this is going to happen.

Power Save Settings - You can now set your PS3 and wireless controllers to turn off automatically after set periods of inactivity. Go to Settings then Power Save Settings to turn on these features.

awesome :) Now i can fall asleep during a movie without worrying about the electricity bill.

Some of those PS3 updates sound very familiar.. like xbox dashboard features..

Ingame screenshots sounds really cool though.

Would be nice if the PSP also had trophy support.

[QUOTE="superjim42"]hey wasnt there meant to be a new ps2 emulator software in the new update to allow backwards compatibility? im sure i read it on some websites??? thetruespin

really dont think this is going to happen.

im sure sony said they are working on software emultaion rather than having ps2 hardware in the ps3. and that they would release once its done. then i heard on some websites its coming in the next update!

i guess we gotta wait some more

Power Save Settings - You can now set your PS3 and wireless controllers to turn off automatically after set periods of inactivity. Go to Settings then Power Save Settings to turn on these features.

awesome :) Now i can fall asleep during a movie without worrying about the electricity bill.

Krigon

I was thinking the exact same thing actually, this is a nice update. :)

still no way to turn ps3 off while controller charges?

still no way to turn ps3 off while controller charges?

mingo123

use any usb port. I never charge on PS3 I use my laptop:)

still no way to turn ps3 off while controller charges?

mingo123

I don't know if that's firmware upgradable, but being able to charge devices through USB while the thing it's connected to being off is still a very new feature today.

No release estimate?

Aw man. =/

Now if this :

In-game Screenshots - this tool will allow everyone to capture, share and in other words, immortalize their favorite gameplay moments. This will be supported on a game by game basis. Please check back to find out which games will support this feature.

Would become this:

In-game Video-recording - this tool will allow everyone to capture, share and in other words, immortalize their favorite gameplay moments. This will be supported on a game by game basis. Please check back to find out which games will support this feature.

That would be awesome :)

1)Ingame screen shots

2)Closing after downloads have completed

3)Closing after left idle for some amount of time

These three features are the most i am looking forward too !

Wow! That's a very good update. There sooo many features on there that i wish i had.

-the store on the psp

-shut off after download

-in-game screen shots

-scene search

-sequential playback

-turning controller off after period of inactivity

-and i still gotta see how they changed the trophies interface. I always thought it took too long to load

Now if this :

In-game Screenshots - this tool will allow everyone to capture, share and in other words, immortalize their favorite gameplay moments. This will be supported on a game by game basis. Please check back to find out which games will support this feature.

Would become this:

In-game Video-recording - this tool will allow everyone to capture, share and in other words, immortalize their favorite gameplay moments. This will be supported on a game by game basis. Please check back to find out which games will support this feature.

That would be awesome :)

Krigon

It would definitely be awesome.

Maybe it will come in the future.

Some of those PS3 updates sound very familiar.. like xbox dashboard features..

Ingame screenshots sounds really cool though.

user_nat

Cool. Kinda like PGR3 and 4 and Halo 3? That's kinda cool. I wonder if it's from replays or while you're in the thick of it?

Also, it's not going to be in all games, but on a game-by-game basis. So basically, it's up to the devs. I suppose that makes sense since they have to build in a whole interface and/or be mindful of the button presses necessary to take a screeb-grab.

We'll just have to try it out.

hurray firmware !!!! In-game screenshots and background downloading sound awesome ! now i won't have to keep the PS3 on after the download is finished. Keep up the good, work sony!

when is it coming?

AWESOME!

I'm most excited for these 2 features:

• Friend status - Offline friends on your Friends list will have information below their avatars that will indicate how long it has been since they were last online.
• Background Downloading - You now have the option to set the PS3 to turn off automatically after a background download or installation of content has completed. This option is available when you turn off the system from the button under [Users] while content is being downloaded or installed.

Too bad the 360 already does those things.

Too little, too late. 360 update is much more impressive.clembo1990

Too little, too late?

More like better late than never )

Wow! That's a very good update. There sooo many features on there that i wish i had.

-the store on the psp

-shut off after download

-in-game screen shots

-scene search

-sequential playback

-turning controller off after period of inactivity

-and i still gotta see how they changed the trophies interface. I always thought it took too long to load

tok1879

Same! I love all those features. This firmware upgrade is the best one yet!