Showing posts with label 2.70 ps3 update. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 2.70 ps3 update. Show all posts
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Sony, PLEASE tell us that there is more to 3.00
Yeah yeah, this update is pretty decent.. but where are the features that we are screaming our for? I want cross game chat, and so does almost everyother person on PSN. Hopefully there is more to this update that they aren't telling us about.
Saturday, March 28, 2009
A Few Reasons Why OnLive might fail
OnLive, OnLive, the talk of GDC 09. "The Console Killer", "The Gaming Machine with no hardware needed" whatever they call it. To use OnLive for PC gaming you’ll only need the most basic of computers, while those looking to run it through their TV will make use of a “MicroConsole” that contains two USB ports an optical audio input, and an HDMI video port. The quality of the graphics will be dependent on your internet connection speed.
With a 1.5Mbps connection you’ll get “standard definition” visuals, while 5Mbps and above will give you access to 720p high def. Btw, where i live in Canada, it costs $40 dollars a month for a 1mbps connection and $50 for 5mbps.
One reason that this could be hell for some people is the download limit on most Isp's. Some are 40, some 60 and some more. Whatever is happening on screen will need to be downloaded from the OnLive servers, which equals bandwidth, which equals money that you have to pay. So At 5Mbps thats 2.145 gigs an hour. uh-oh. Not only are u using up ur limit when playing online, but you use it up during single player too.
Many places of the world can't even get a 1 GB connection. In Saudi, where one of my family friends live, its impossible to get more than 512kbs unless you use your whole paycheck just for your internet.
Obviously console makers will at the very beginning, completely try to shut OnLive out of the picture. They will rack up exclusives, and try not to let OnLive even get a start.
Okay, you have a decent connection, and your sister goes and watches a youtube video, or someone is downloading something. Now, your beautiful hi def hd system becomes a slide show! IN SINGLE PLAYER!
Oh and one last thing, onlive can only go up to 720p.. They are saying its gonna be good till 2022? Honestly, i have to play 720p till 2022? oh my, PS5 or whatever at 72,000p and im sitting on 720 LOL
With a 1.5Mbps connection you’ll get “standard definition” visuals, while 5Mbps and above will give you access to 720p high def. Btw, where i live in Canada, it costs $40 dollars a month for a 1mbps connection and $50 for 5mbps.
One reason that this could be hell for some people is the download limit on most Isp's. Some are 40, some 60 and some more. Whatever is happening on screen will need to be downloaded from the OnLive servers, which equals bandwidth, which equals money that you have to pay. So At 5Mbps thats 2.145 gigs an hour. uh-oh. Not only are u using up ur limit when playing online, but you use it up during single player too.
Many places of the world can't even get a 1 GB connection. In Saudi, where one of my family friends live, its impossible to get more than 512kbs unless you use your whole paycheck just for your internet.
Obviously console makers will at the very beginning, completely try to shut OnLive out of the picture. They will rack up exclusives, and try not to let OnLive even get a start.
Okay, you have a decent connection, and your sister goes and watches a youtube video, or someone is downloading something. Now, your beautiful hi def hd system becomes a slide show! IN SINGLE PLAYER!
Oh and one last thing, onlive can only go up to 720p.. They are saying its gonna be good till 2022? Honestly, i have to play 720p till 2022? oh my, PS5 or whatever at 72,000p and im sitting on 720 LOL
Thursday, February 19, 2009
PS3 Firmware 2.70 features LEAKED!???!?!
Veteran Gametrailers forum user, Neobara has said this. Is it true? seems almost too good to be, but i have a feeling its true. lets hope :)
Okay, GT, i lurk these boards a lot so i'm going to throw you a bone. Take it or leave it. Anyway, A friend of mine works in an R&D department at Sony and recently let me in on the firmware details for 2.7. If you were disappointed with 2.6, you'll probably like what you're about to hear, but it's still missing some very crucial (and heavily requested) features. Here's a list of the things he told me will be changed:
Friends List:
- Voice Messaging is now available as an alternative to text after selecting a user on the friends list. Voice message recordings are capped at 30 seconds.
- Home Integration: Saved Playstation Home avatar photos can be selected as photo ID for Gamer Card/Friends List.
- Trophy number and Gamer Level are listed under Friend names for quick reference.
Gamer Card & Trophies:
- Gamer Card layout has been changed to more closely resemble the Playstation Store aesthetic.
- Past Trophy information can be viewed in detail by selecting "Recent Trophy History" option.
- Newly aquired trophies auto-sync in the background
- Server infrastructure for Trophies has been optimized. Resulting in faster retrieval time for Gamer Card and Trophy information.
In-Game XMB:
- Loading time for In-Game XMB has been drastically reduced, resulting in a more seemless in-game experience.
- "Theme settings" options while in-game is now available, allowing custom themes to be applied to the In-Game XMB.
- Internet Browser can now be accessed while in-game.
- Voice messaging and voice chat options can be used while in-game.
- Options that cannot be used in the XMB during game sessions are grayed out (but still selectable) to eliminate user accessibility confusion.
Misc:
- Other slight UI tweaks and enhancements.
Seems like there is still no word on cross-game invites, but i think the integration of Home (as small as it is) into the rest of the Playstation experience is still a step in the right direction. The update is pretty big but he said it would hit sometime in Q2 of '09.
Okay, GT, i lurk these boards a lot so i'm going to throw you a bone. Take it or leave it. Anyway, A friend of mine works in an R&D department at Sony and recently let me in on the firmware details for 2.7. If you were disappointed with 2.6, you'll probably like what you're about to hear, but it's still missing some very crucial (and heavily requested) features. Here's a list of the things he told me will be changed:
Friends List:
- Voice Messaging is now available as an alternative to text after selecting a user on the friends list. Voice message recordings are capped at 30 seconds.
- Home Integration: Saved Playstation Home avatar photos can be selected as photo ID for Gamer Card/Friends List.
- Trophy number and Gamer Level are listed under Friend names for quick reference.
Gamer Card & Trophies:
- Gamer Card layout has been changed to more closely resemble the Playstation Store aesthetic.
- Past Trophy information can be viewed in detail by selecting "Recent Trophy History" option.
- Newly aquired trophies auto-sync in the background
- Server infrastructure for Trophies has been optimized. Resulting in faster retrieval time for Gamer Card and Trophy information.
In-Game XMB:
- Loading time for In-Game XMB has been drastically reduced, resulting in a more seemless in-game experience.
- "Theme settings" options while in-game is now available, allowing custom themes to be applied to the In-Game XMB.
- Internet Browser can now be accessed while in-game.
- Voice messaging and voice chat options can be used while in-game.
- Options that cannot be used in the XMB during game sessions are grayed out (but still selectable) to eliminate user accessibility confusion.
Misc:
- Other slight UI tweaks and enhancements.
Seems like there is still no word on cross-game invites, but i think the integration of Home (as small as it is) into the rest of the Playstation experience is still a step in the right direction. The update is pretty big but he said it would hit sometime in Q2 of '09.
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