Playstation 3's 2.0 Update Bound For Release Tommorow (Details and MORE)

Krunal | November 07, 2007 | Press Release | Playstation 3 Playstation Portable

It's the press release that we have been waiting for... and it's finally here. The Playstation 3's version 2.0 news has finally been revealed in the form of a Threespeach update and emails to those on Sony's Press Release list (yes GameGrep received the email as well).

Rather than write loads on each feature, which is done well in the article it self, I think giving you the bullet points of it should suffice:

You can turn on the PS3 remotely using the PSP
Creation of Music and Photo Playlists is now possible
Customisation of the XMB menu screen is now possible (colour, brightness and new themes)
Information board added to the XMB

View the video of 2.0 In Action

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Coi Cki | November 07, 2007

Not what i expected, but it's allright, i guess.
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DEZVOUS | November 07, 2007

Kick *bleep*ing ass !
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Guugley | November 07, 2007

"You can turn on the PS3 remotely using the PSP"

Not really necessary in my opinion, maybe could of done a bit more but it's good that you can make playlists and so-on.
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  DEZVOUS | November 07, 2007
  
  Uhhhhh, that means you can be in another state and turn on your PS3 dude. That's the point.
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    Guugley | November 07, 2007
    
    Makes a lot more sense. xD
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      DEZVOUS | November 07, 2007
      
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    doylie | November 07, 2007
    
    Or in another country. ;p
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  Final Blade | November 08, 2007
  
  But you can already do this. I thought the PSP update with the last PS3 update did this. Maybe its to strengthen the signal.
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doylie | November 07, 2007

Finally!

The custom XMB icons look so cool lol, thanks for the news kru'
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  Krunal | November 07, 2007
  
  I think the custom XMB icons are definitely MY FAVOURITE thus far, and no problem
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Incidnia | November 07, 2007

Why would you want to turn your PS3 on from another country?
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  DEZVOUS | November 07, 2007
  
  To access all your photos,music, messages from other people, and videos that are on your PS3 HDD from your PSP. It streams everything to your PSP. So that means you don't have to have an 80gb memory stick for your PSP (which they don't even make) you can just stream it all from your PS3.
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iLLmatic | November 07, 2007

Disappointing. I'm very excited about the PSP remote control, but STILL no in-game XMB or custom soundtracks at this point just has me at a loss for words. On the other hand, I probably just let people hype me up by listening to them rant about why 2.0 is going to be so big. It doesn't really matter that its an anniversary, its just another firmware update. I just hope they get on these other features very soon.
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DEZVOUS | November 07, 2007

Wow, this is the fastest rising topic I have ever seen. It's been available for 30 minutes and already nearly 60 rates.
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  Krunal | November 07, 2007
  
  And to think you had to search for it, when I got it by email (just joking )
  
  In all honesty, I'm extremely surprised with the attention, but it is the sort of news that gets attention.
  
  And I too would have liked the ability to play your own music whilst playing the game... theres always 3.0
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Krunal | November 07, 2007

People may want to compare this to the Unofficial: Playstation 3 Version 2.0 Update List

Fairly disappointing....
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  DEZVOUS | November 07, 2007
  
  That confused the *bleep* out of me, at first I thought this was a new unofficial list...
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    Krunal | November 07, 2007
    
    didn't mean to, that was the one that they brought out months ago. Ha, the source has since then been deleted, thank god for my good article writing mannors
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timberwolf120 | November 07, 2007

Or the Xbox 360. Even the PC. Have iTunes and your game open.
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SvR2008 | November 07, 2007

Like i said in the PS3 forum, there isn't alot here that interests me
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Linkin Park Fan | November 07, 2007

The update is pretty cool, But im still pissed that there is no ingame XMB! that was the biggest thing I wanted. Hopefully there is still some stuff that we don't know about. I love the new XMB designs and stuff, they look cool. Still pissed that there isn't ingame XMB

I just relised, look at the menu, they added a new menu. Like how it has 'game, music' there is another one right after network and before friends. I wonder what it is?
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kik36 | November 07, 2007

I will enjoy the PSP feature as I travel on business a lot.....now if they let me play games from the PS3 on my PSP while away......WOW that would be awesome!! Wife could change games when I get bored......LMAO
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tallteen86 | November 07, 2007

The only real disappointing thing about this list, is the lack of In-Game XMB...

I mean, patches for each game to play music in-game is great, but so is the fact you could read/send messages >_< Beats having to quit if you want to read and send messages...

Stoopid Sony -_-
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Krunal | November 07, 2007

Guys calm down, there is also a note in the US PS Blog that there are also some OTHER features that will be releasing with 2.0 that they're not announcing yet, so we'll find out tommorow for sure.
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Linkin Park Fan | November 07, 2007

I am calm, I think some of the stuff in the update is cool. I just wish the ingame XMB was on that list.
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Unity | November 07, 2007

Some of these updates, mostly the ones involving PSPs are ridiculous.

Few people would have both a PSP and a PS3, which are doubtlessly the highest priced systems on the market.
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  tallteen86 | November 07, 2007
  
  Wow, you're SO smart...
  
  Dood, if someone has a PS3, they aren't exactly unlikely to have a PSP, since money is obviously not much of an issue...
  
  Especially with the release of the PSP-2000 line >_>
  
  Now, I'm not saying that every PS3 owner has a PSP, but I AM saying it wouldn't exactly be uncommon...
  
  I have both a PSP and PS3 for example...
  
  As it is, it doesn't take THAT much effort to offer this feature...
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Final Blade | November 08, 2007

I also have both, but i can't wait for the other things that have yet to be release with the update. Awesome article Krunal your the best

EDIT: Guys the update is available now go check it out. Im downloading it as we speak
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DEZVOUS | November 08, 2007

6 more people NEED to rate this...
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joshthegreat | November 08, 2007

203 votes... Wow, this shows how many people can get excited about a PS3 update. This is super cool.
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  Krunal | November 08, 2007
  
  275 now actually Doing quite well, my number three article for the moment, with my article on PRO Evo Vs FIFA08 being number one
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    DEZVOUS | November 08, 2007
    
    1 more for 300 !
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Donnelly | November 09, 2007

Meh.
I really like the ability to change the themes for the PSP. I just wish it hadn't had taken so long.
Least PS3 owners got it fairly quick.