PlayStation 3 Firmware 2.50 Announced
- Scribbled on October 14th, 2008 by Derrick Schommer
- Filed in Firmware, Industry News, New Release(s), Sony PlayStation 3
If you’re wondering what’s coming (or has come) in the latest firmware for the PlayStation 3, it’s been announced and should be available soon if not already.
PS3 System Software version 2.50
- Improved Official Bluetooth Headset wireless headset support, including an on-screen indicator that shows volume, battery charge, and mute functions.
- Bluetooth Headset Wireless headset High Quality (HQ) mode, which utilises advanced wireless technologies and the headset’s dual-microphone design to enable clear and wide-band wireless voice communication with PS3 system.
- An in-game screenshot capture tool – titles that support the feature will be announced in the future.
- PS3 Trophies user interface enhancement – When players acquire a Trophy, the in-game notification will now include the specific Trophy icon created by the developer, while more intuitive options for comparing Trophies with friends have been added, including an icon to represent each Trophy level.
- Video – Video scene search functionality will provide thumbnails to help you find a particular scene in a video more easily.
- Information Board – The Information Board will be able to include direct links to PlayStation Store, making it easier for PS3 owners to download content that they read about on the Information Board.
- Power save – PS3 owners will have the option to automatically shut-off their console or controllers after pre-selected periods of inactivity.
- Flash 9 content becomes supported on the Internet Browser.
October 15th, 2008 at 9:57 am
They also updated the whole “Account Management” procedure under the PlayStation Network Icon: In that it is no longer browser based, but integrated into the XMB like every other sub menu.