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.
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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.How quickly things can change – there *will* be a sound effect when you unlock a Trophy.
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.
No I dont think there is a Platinum trophy for PSN games is there? Small scale games won’t have platinum trophies, I though.
80%! DLing on my laptop.. :P
Sounds like it’s entirely up to the people who put out the patches if they feel like makin one or not for whatever games they make
how do u get trophies?!?!?!
Ah…not sure about the small scale games thing. Not entirely clear. He said developers can have as many trophies as they want, but a total limit as to how much they can add up to increasing your rank.
Something like that.
Damn that sucks. Shouldn’t Sony should have told the developers that they’ll one day have in-game xmb so that way they would of included the custom soundtrack thing since launch and now it would of been working for every game. All of my games don’t work for it -_-
I really hope Criterion does it for the Burnout patch thats gonna add night effects & motorcycles cuz I wanna finish that game but GnRs played out
Just updated bt dispointed pixel junk monsters didnt allow me 2 play my music
Huh? But didn’t he use his own music on that game?
Yea well that’s what happens with groundbreaking technology it improves over time like hopefully the Ps4 will come with Home & all that XMB custom stuff straight out the box
But if the PS4 comes, what the hell happens with us PS3 owners? Do we get ignored or something?
That guy might’ve had a unfinished update patch that included the custom soundtrack ability before Sony decided to put the ability to enable it only in the hands of each game developer so they can keep control of their content
We just upgrade to PS4 lke the rest of the world as usual
Hm. I though that Pixel Junk game allowed custom music? Hmm… My guess, and I truly hope this is true, is that maybe this is a bug. Like what if the custom soundtrack thing did work for most PS3 games, but now something is happening that is messing it up. Since that Pixel Junk is SUPPOSE to play custom soundtracks, and isn’t doing so. Anyone else thinks this is happening? I sure hope it is xD (._.)
I read something about a a new graphics chip they are gonna be using in new PS3 models I wonder what thats about & if the newer systems will have better graphics that old ones cant display on new games
Sounds like a 32X kind of unfair to people who dont buy the newer hardware
IN GAME XMB FOR PS1 NOW!!!!
Then I’d be usin my 60gb for ps1 & 2 games & the new model for new PS3 games lol
Sony will never make their consumers happy. I mean, I like the 2.40 and all, but I wanted the music so bad. The whole music thing is making me want to be a 360…
Any word on the ability to customize the look of the in game XMB icons?
Not that I know of.
I hope all the games I own get patched so I can get some trophies!
@1366
Then go back to your 360.
@1351
You have to be joking.
@ SadisticlyZomg123
Trust me I feel ya, unfortunately life’s full of all kinds of little disappointments
Eric said there will be small scale games and large scale games, basically disc based vs PSN, small scaled games dont get platinum trophies obviously.
And he said eventually all PS3 games will have trophies, so they are working with developers on incorporating the feature, so no worries Sony is playing their part.
96%!!!
Adding support for web browser while gaming would be a good idé. I want to have webMSN or webICQ or something on while I’m gaming!
This would make the ps3 even better!
Think about it!
The clock is awesome any idea how to color it or turn it off?
any idea how to get it to show the correct time? mines an hour early so it says 7/1 when its now 7/2
hmm I guess I 4got to set it for daylight savings time
All I seriously want is the music, that is it. If I had that, I wouldn’t ever need anything else for my PS3. xD What sucks is that I’ve downloaded a trillion songs (not really a trillion, but a lot) all excited about 2.40 and bam, NONE of my damn games support it.
ditto tho I’ll probably get flamed for saying so
o well no use cryin over spilt milk right?
IN GAME XMB FOR PS1 PLEASE!
maybe the next update will include more lovely visuals to enjoy while we play our music
Hopefully. That’ll almost fix my broken heart =(
maybe it’s a blessing in disguise I mean we wouldn’t to miss out on experiencing all of the great game syphonies already provided. Take hot shots golf for example now there’s a catchy tune I’m sure will be stuck in my head all night but if I had replaced it I’d never have learned to love it so much
If Sony was smart, which we all know they’re not, They could easily get around this whole “ms owns in game music al and blah blah ablah” junk.
We all have ipods or mp3 players, right? why doesn’t sony just allow us to bus our MP3 or IPOD’s to our ps3’s via usb and by pass the hdd all together. Play tracks right off the device thru on screen prompt in game.
Simple as that.
No infringement… nothing.
sounds pretty complicated – doo do doo doo damn i love this hot shot demo tune
I really like the new update. I like the fact that you now can show everyone what you have accomplished in your game. I also love how much easier it is to message someone while your in a game! Thank you SONY!!!
More Visuals would BE AWESOME!!!!!!!!
I love how the trophies don’t make a sound. Another one of Eric’s lies, I guess.
Oh I do have one question though..Are games like Call Of Duty 4 going to support Trophys? I know that on Xbox 360 you can unlock acheievments and all, are they going to be the same or different or kinda alike lol??
I wish I was into golf games. =/ I wanted to play my music on Burst Limit, oh look wont work. So I try GTA 4, wont work. Vegas 2 next, wont work. I know GH3 wont do it so that’s out. All of my demos wont do it. Ugh, Sony I love you and all, but come on. I’ve been wanting, and I know many many others who also been wanting, the in-game custom soundtracks thing. I really appreciate everything you have done for us, all the time you put into this updates, but that is really what most PS3 users want. How is it so hard to put it in? People LOVE playing their own music on their games because the music from some games are utter crap. That’s why most people turn to the 360 because it gives that feature. Please Sony, please do something about this. I guarantee many PS3 owners will be pleased.
wow hot shots is way harder than it used to be i super suck now
I am going through my current game library to see which ones press start automatically and which don’t. Not that it matters, but I have no online on my PS3 and im bored. -_-
Motorstorm- CHECK!
What games are currently compatible with trophies?
I just got the update and its awesome but i also want to address some things:
private chat is a must while playing game (ps1 and ps2 included)
be able to access XMB while playing blu-ray (including DVD)
be able to access the playstation store while in-game.
be able to listen to my custom soundtrack while in-game, (but i guess that’s up to game
developers). just make sure you guys from forced them to do so.
oh, one more thing whenever i bring up the XMB while in-game the controller battery life pops up along with the clock. its kind of annoying.
OK, this is just my wish list, but im hoping
you implement these feature in the upcoming FW update. thanx again for the update.
@ Sentry
aww no updates for u? that’s sad
Hope your listening Jeff and Eric!
Dont forget! In Game XMB for PS1!
wow enough of that crappy hot shot demo I can’t take any more of that god awful music