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Hi again! It’s great to see the positive reaction to the unveiling of system software update v2.40. We can’t wait for you to finally go hands-on with XMB access in-game and the Trophy system – and it’s less than 2 days away. Not surprisingly, a number of you have posed questions both here and on other forums. Here are answers to the most frequently asked questions.

Will voice-messaging/private chat be featured in 2.40 as well? If not, can we expect to see this feature added in the future?

We are evaluating the opportunity to offer voice chat, but for this update, we wanted to focus on text messaging as the key priority for communications that our users have asked for.

Can you use the web browser in game?

No, you must exit the game before browsing the internet.

Will In-Game XMB come up during playback of PS2 games, Blu-Ray discs, and DVDs?

The XMB is an exclusive feature for PS3 game titles. Accessing the XMB during gameplay was the top request from our users, which we focused on for this update. However, we continually engage PS3 owners for feedback and will evaluate the opportunity to offer XMB access during movie playback in the future.

Can we go to the display settings and change anything there in-game (resolution, input, etc)?

No, you must exit the game before changing these settings.

Will it be possible to change in-game the sound output?

Yes, sound output changes are supported.


Will we be able to access the PLAYSTATION Store while in-game?

No, but you can view your downloads in progress.

Will we be able to stream music (either via media server or USB drive) for custom soundtracks or is it relegated to music stored on the HDD?

Currently only music stored on the HDD is accessible in games that support this feature. We’d also like to reiterate that Firmware v2.40 merely enables custom soundtracks. It’s up to developers to include this feature in upcoming games (or to patch existing ones).

Does 2.4 enable cross game invites? Will it down the line?

No, cross-game invites are not available in this system software update. We are evaluating opportunities to expand on the new features delivered in 2.40.

Will trophies be mandatory for all games release here on out?

We are working with developers to ensure that Trophies are supported across the board in the future.

Where is each player’s trophy stat info held? I am going to upgrade my hard drive and I don’t know if the trophies will still be on my account if I earn some and then get a new hard drive.

Trophies will be attached to users’ PSN ID. Trophy data needs to be synchronized to the online account on PSN to be transferred to the new PS3 system.

Will the patch automatically allocate unlocked trophies according to your saved files or would you have to do it again?

No, Trophies aren’t retroactive.

Can we view PSN profiles/Trophies from a PC using a Web browser? Will there be an API for web developers to access the PSN data, so online profiles can be created?

We’re evaluating these opportunities to expand where Trophies can be experienced.

Can you only compare trophies with friends that are online?

As long as a friend has a PSN account, you can compare trophies with them regardless of their online status.

Is there a limit to how many trophies the devs can put set by Sony?

There’s not a limit on number of trophies, but there’s a value assigned to each trophy. Developers must balance out the trophies that are available to stay within an overall value based on whether the game is considered large-scope or small-scope. Essentially, a user that has unlocked every trophy in one game would have the same level as a user that unlocked every trophy in another title, all titles (depending on scope) have the same overall impact on a users’ level.

Will new games have a cool little icon on the back saying “trophy compatible?”

We’re currently working on how Trophy support will be messaged to the consumer on our software packaging.

When you get a trophy, does it make a noise?

Currently, no.

What is Eric’s favorite cheese?

Mozzarella

Once again, we will continue to evaluate opportunities to enhance the PLAYSTATION 3’s system software throughout the console’s life cycle. Consumer feedback has contributed greatly to the contents of Firmware v2.40, and continues to be appreciated. Don’t forget, this Firmware will be available for download on July 2nd.

Hello again, everyone! Very recently, we demonstrated a major new function enabled in PLAYSTATION 3 firmware v2.40: XMB access in-game. But that’s only part of the story, as the next system software update also introduces the Trophy system to the PS3. This video demonstration shows the system in action.

Super Stardust HD, a PLAYSTATION Network-exclusive released in June 2007, will be the first game to leverage Trophies and will offer a variety of trophies. Trophy support in Super Stardust HD will be available for first-time users who purchase the game soon after firmware v2.40 is released, while those who previously purchased and downloaded the title will be prompted to install a free patch.

PS3 users can expect to see additional games bringing Trophies support to their feature sets through 2008 and beyond, providing even greater opportunity to showcase their accomplishments and compete with friends. 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

To further emphasize the community aspects of this system software update, the amount of people you can add to your PSN friends list has been doubled, to 100.

The update also adds a mini-control panel that you can use while playing music and an internet search feature powered by Google that allows you to initiate search directly from the XMB (similar to what we added to the PSP recently). In addition, when you’re using the XMB or accessing the XMB from in-game, the current time and date will be displayed in the upper right hand corner. There are a few more minor enhancements included in this update, once the update is live you’ll be able to read about them here.

Firmware v2.40 will become available for download on July 2nd. We hope you enjoy these much-requested features, and look forward to your feedback.

PS3 Trophy System Showing Games

PS3 Profile Screen Shows Level, Progress, and Trophies

PS3 Online ID Shows Language Spoken

PS3 Trophy Collection Show Number of Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum

PS3 Trophy Comparison with Friend

Here’s more information on the features of Firmware 2.4. FW 2.4 is scheduled to be released this Wednesday, July 2nd.

Hi everyone! We know you’re all patiently waiting for the next PS3 firmware update, v2.40, which includes XMB access in-game and Trophy support. The good news is that it’s coming soon, and you can now see how accessing the XMB from in-game will work in this video demo.

Shortly, we’ll be posting another video here on the PlayStation.Blog that shows the Trophy feature in action for the first time. At that time we’ll provide even more details on how firmware v2.40 will enhance your PLAYSTATION 3 experience.

Here is the official preview of the In-Game XMB access that will arrive with Firmware 2.4 for your PS3. Here are the following features shown accessible on the XMB while playing a game:

• Friends list
• Messages
• Quick game switches
• Check download progress
• Bluetooth headset settings (we’re hoping chat through the xmb will be coming)
• Clock and date shown
• Play your own music while playing a game
• Music Control Player
• Google Search Icon
• Trophy tease

What did we learn this week? The Sony Group Corporate Strategy Update revealed a few things you’ll be hearing more about in the near future, the PSP and Metrocards go hand in hand, and inFAMOUS looks pretty damn good.

Here’s where I ask for your links: As always, feel free to share your favorite reads in the comments below. Comments may take longer than usual to appear - even bloggers deserve a day off.

But because I know what you’re going to ask about, and because we don’t traffic in rumors and/or speculation, I invite you to come back to the Blog tonight (just shy of midnight Pacific). We’ve got a video to show you.

The PS Blog weekly reading list (Week of 6/23)

• inFAMOUS looking imPRESSIVE - Joystiq
• PS3 Fanboy hands-on: SOCOM Confrontation - PS3 Fanboy
• A way to experience Siren: Blood Curse on Blu-ray - Siliconera
• PS3 video downloads finally really truly definitely happening - The Cut Scene
• Sony presentation reveals some nice surprises - PS3 Fanboy
• PSP will get direct access to the PSN Store this fiscal year - PSP Fanboy
• Playstation 3: First Shots Of PS3 Video Download Service, Due In “Summer 2008″ - Kotaku
• Sony: Introducing “Life with PlayStation” - Kotaku
• US PS3 video rentals due in ’summer,’ Life with PlayStation revealed - GameSpot
• PSP Tops DS In Our Informal Year-Long Subway Test - MTV Multiplayer
• The State of the PSP - IGN
• Exclusive Overlord PS3 content detailed … on the day of release - PS3 Fanboy
• Sony: Ten Years For PSP Is “Certainly The Long-Term Plan” - Kotaku
• OMGS4: Sales exceed 1 million in Europe during first week - Joystiq
• Secret Agent Clank for PSP Review - GameSpot
• PixelJunk Eden as a testing ground for future PS3 tech - Siliconera
• PSN Cards FINALLY Hitting Stores - Kotaku
• The Shootout Over Hidden Meanings in a Video Game - NYTimes.com
• Grand Theft Auto 4 patch: multiplayer and freezing fixes promised - Joystiq
• Media Molecule co-founders talk about LittleBigPlanet at GDC Paris - PS3 Fanboy
• MGS 4 Database Hits European Store This Week - TheSixthAxis.com
• See GamePro’s new Resistance 2 cover, win a beta code - GamePro.com
• Video Game News, Video Game Coverage, Video Game Updates, PC Game News, PC Game Coverage - GameDaily
• Playstation-edu: More on the Playstation-edu Initiative - Kotaku

If you’re just tuning in, here’s what you missed this week. Welcome Criterion, making their first appearance on the PSB this week (not their last!). Also, SOCOM.com had a great day yesterday if you haven’t been there recently.

• New Burnout Paradise updates coming to PS3: more from Criterion next week.
• North American-made echochrome Levels on the Way
• PSP (PlayStation Portable) v4.01 Update: echochrome, the game that keeps on giving.
• PixelJunk in the Trunk: Contest Winners (Part 1): Great stories, great pics, more next week.
• Looking for a Hot Shots demo? Today’s the day: ask, and ye shall receive.
• PlayStation Store Update: “Doolittle” and demos
• SOCOM: Confrontation Media Day Coverage!: words cannot express my jealousy for missing this. New level fly-through video for the rest of us.



Courtesy of David “Point Man” Brothers

• Media Day - SOCOM.com is heading to Vegas to check out the game with some members of the press.
• Gun of the Week: HK 36 - Who doesn’t like the HK 36? Check out this video.
• Team Switching - Allen Goode drops by to give us some more information on the team switching mechanics in SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Confrontation.
• Media Day 01: Getting It In - Here’s the intro for the beginning of SOCOM.com’s Media Day coverage.
• Media Day 02: Armory - Stage two is taking a look at the firing range.
• Media Day 03: Bluetooth - Stage three is some brand new info on the Bluetooth headset.
• Media Day 04: Kasbah - Stage four: A fly-through of Kasbah, one of the brand new maps.

• The interface is similar to the current PlayStation Store.
• Movies, Television Shows, and Anime are the preliminary categories.
• A brief description of the video is provided.
• Rent high definition videos - terms unknown.
• Own standard definition videos - terms unknown.

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