Hi, everyone, we have a system software updates for PS3 coming soon, and I wanted to provide you with a sneak peak at the details.
The PS3 firmware update (v2.60) is designed primarily to enhance the system’s media capabilities. The key feature is a new Photo Gallery application, which delivers a suite of tools for sorting through and displaying your digital photo collection. Digital pictures can be organized in groups according to various criteria, including the camera used to take the photos, the event date and time, colors in the photos, as well as the number, ages, or facial expressions of the people pictured. You can also create slideshows set to music and build photo playlists with an easy-to-use interface. The Photo Gallery application will need to be installed separately from the XMB after you update your PS3’s firmware. To install the Photo Gallery application, go to the Photo section on the XMB, select Photo Gallery and press the X button.
The 2.60 update also includes:
- Guest access to PlayStation Store – This enables non-PlayStation Network members to browse through the storefront to check out the latest games, demos, videos, etc.
- DivX 3.11 support – Videos in this format can now be played on PS3.
Here’s a video walk-through of firmware 2.60 that shows off some of what the Photo Gallery can do.
As always, we look forward to hearing your feedback.
Nice update. This is my first time leaving a comment in the blog. I been a member for awhile.
Awsome update guys keep up the good work!
Does this divx update address the new Divx7 update to support Matroska? (MKV support)
i hope it does.
i bet the update will be awesome
Jeff,
Same issue here. Showing my PSBlog ID not my PSN ID…
Thanks
this is kind of off subject but everytime i buy a movie off the playstation store
it doesnt go to the downloaded list like the games can u guy change that cuz i downloaded a movie and had to delete it but i didnt want to buy it again
seems ok wish u guys spent ur time on other things like cross chat in games
cross-game chat would be sweet. If we had that then the xbox 360 would have nothing over us, well nothing worthwile. And it would still cost $50 a year.
Also audio messaging too plz
I just want to see if my PSN name comes up :D
I am still eagerly awaiting the implementation of Bravia Sync via HDMI cables with compatible Sony TVs. It’s ridiculous that I have a Sony TV, Sony receive and Sony PS3, and need separate remotes to access features of PS3 playback control.
Great update! When can we expect a Hulu.com app? ;)
I THINK ITS ABOUT TIME YOU GIVE US OUR UPDATE FOR:
1.IN GAME & XMB VOICE MESSAGING CAPABILITY. EXAMPLE: SENDING/RECEIVING PRIVATE VOICE MESSAGES FROM XMB OR IN-GAME. TYPING ALL THE TIME DOES GET ANNOYING. MICROSOFT GOT THE MESSAGING FEATURE DOWN PACT ON THERE X-GARBAGE.
2. I HEARD YOU GUYS WE’RE GOING TO TAG IN-GAME VIDEO CHAT AS WELL. SO LETS GO ALREADY. LET 2009 BE THE YEAR FOR SONY. THESE FEATURES WILL HELP SALES. KNOW ONE WANTS TO JUST TYPE.
it was july 2008 when you answered “we’re evaluating” about private in-game voice chat or cross-game voice chat… firmware 2.40.. ok we’re in january 2009… so “evaluated” enough..?? ..really we need AT LEAST an ANSWER, you can’t ignore.. read these 900 posts.. just a reply or something… at least
all we need now is cross game invite
The pointlessness of leaving one comment after 950+ is not lost on me, but…
Sarcasm alert.
Thank heavens! At last, another way of displaying photos, finally answering the throngs of users outraged at the mere four (is it five?) existant animated photo slideshows and the paltry half-dozen methods of sorting photos.
We’re all so glad that you’ve ignored those irrelevant few who have been stupid enough to put their entire CD collection on their PS3 instead of using it as a picture frame as it was intended.
Who cares that those with extensive CD collections must scroll through hundreds of tracks when sorted by Artist (Bach? No one listens to Bach!); search for albums sorted alphabetically amongst the 350+ they own; or have to manually regroup every track of every Classical or Compilation CD imported into the PS3 because it takes the MP3 Artist tag instead of the ALBUM ARTIST tag?
…continued…
And as for those elitists who write and like to spell things correctly – why SHOULD they get a predictive dictionary that knows “THIS”, “This” and “this” are the same word, and that “This!” is a word followed by punctuation? It makes PERFECT sense that the first word of every sentence must be entered into the dictionary because of the capitalisation!
Screw them, we’ve got pictures sorted by age.
This’ll sell MILLIONS!
Sarcasm off.
It is at this point I planned to make a reasonable and polite point… but there really is no point, is there.
Hey, when will we be able to play .mkv files (HD format)? And also when will PS3 support “Load of an .srt file” so ppl can load subtitle in to theres movies?
Anyway, really nice update =)
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I Need to Convert my other PlayStation Blog ID to my PSN ID.. Can I do this?? Because I want to Change over all my Old Posts to my PSN ID
Blog ID’s skaterricky and Skater_Ricky
PSN ID: Skater_Ricky
Cant I get an Option to add my Other ID to my PSN ID PLEASE??
Thank You Skater_Ricky, 8)
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Great update guys, can’t wait!
ummmm…what ever happened to the music during gaming?? are you guys setting that aside or something? I would trade the photo gallery thing for music during games.
Hello, I would like to make you aware of a problem that exists for people who own HDTVs that only do 480p and 1080i.
People who have 480/1080 only TVs are forced to play any game that only supports 720p in 480p. Is it possible for Sony to add support to scale all games to 1080i/p like the Xbox 360 does? I currently avoid buying games that do not support 1080 resolution, which is sadly quite a few of them.
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For more details.
Thanks so much!
Hmm. I logged in using my PSN account but then it gave me my Playstation Blog user name when it merged accounts. I’d have hoped it would have used my PSN account name.
cool
we want .mkv and .srt to see it on our ps3. please do that and you`re the best…your console will sell like hot bread!
Metal Gear Online patch 1.21 is out also!!!!
Freeken sweet!!!
Metal Gear Online patch 1.21 is also ready to go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
wked ! i hope this update can support my sd790 camera finnaly. i currently am using my kodak gallery at ophoto.com to download my pics. its bothersome, maybe im doing something wrong but the ps3 doesnt support my cam. still, my girlfriend will love this. thank you.
wish there was more being added
cool @ jeff i always have been able to post from my phone, and now i can log in, help please
cool cant wait.
George W. Bush!!!!!!
thx for updating divx, thanks for the update
ya, thats great and all, but sony got soem compition. I got the lg media box whcih plays any format video from portable hd in 1080p onmy tv. With my ps3, i use to have to convrt, now i dont, yay
I hate to say this but this update should be 2.55 and NOT 2.60
This is because the content of this update is not worthy of the 2.60 status.
But thats just my opinion
We’re nearing the 1000 post mark, still no other responses on Sony’s part.
They continue to ignore those of us with requests for fixes/updates which would actually be useful.
Life with Playstation. Now a Photo Gallery?
Talk about missing the mark.
Brought to you by the same company that pushes Skype on their handheld, has a cool remote play interconnectivity with the PS3 and the PSP, yet still hasn’t added Skype to the PS3.
Sony, sometimes you just don’t make sense.
we dont need this, can we have an update gameplay wise?
Can someone hear my plea!! its regarding the trophy list, i hate looking at how disorganized the trohy list is.
Can you guys add a small update that will organize them from Completed to least and vice versa.
I hate looking at my 6percent, then follwed by a 100 percent,
Nah cross-game chat would be all good.
Also .mkv playback.
wow man, were gonna hit 1000 posts pretty soon, haha sony where are you? i think the people need some info/answers haha
Nooooo. My beautiful gravatar
RIP :(
sweet! U guys planning any other media features similar to this one?
nice !….cant wait for it.
anyways…any improvement for PS2 games on BC PS3 model? Persona 4 got some issue with the Location Indicator. hopefully you gusy can fix it :)
I can’t wait for the photo thing! I for one, am stoked for it. I just got a camera, and it will be great to mess around with this new app.. Thanks.
Looking forward to this update. Will you be doing something similar to the Music section of the XMB? As that could be improved.
Fix the PS3 headset already!!!
I mean come on, you say its official but refuse to let the PS3 fully support it. We can’t adjust the input volume and some have too low or too high sensitivity.
SONY, get your priorities right!
Enough of the novelty apps!
Listen to the people.
Requests/Comments/Suggestions used to mean something. You’ve disconnected from your fan base.
Please listen to us, SONY.
Good update guys
Can we get more visuals on the musicplayer?
is it only me or you guys having problems getting the update 2(or is it not live yet?)
I love firmware upgrades! Thanks!
not yet
999 number of the BEAST!