Playstation Blog: Firmware v2.40 FAQ
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.
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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.
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6 / 30 / 2008 3:42 pm
Who wants to send a message….. Hell i rather Talk and say hey Silverk9 wanna play my little pony…. But ya I am glad that its an update but i would have rather had Voicechat while playing a game then stuiped music to listen to isnt that what an ipod is for? Also i am not gonna jump all over Sony’s dick and say omg i love you you should read some blogs….
Awesome that we got an update but sadly i dont think i will use it until Voice chatting and what about sending pics to your friends through PS3? Now that would be awesome. ‘
PSN ID: Gordii
6 / 30 / 2008 3:45 pm
oh wow no xmb during dvd
6 / 30 / 2008 4:00 pm
Gordii u can already send pictures to other friends in through your PS3 its called attachment.
WOW ppl are never please with what they get they finally announce the release and that is comin and IS NOT EVEN OUT YET and ppl are starting to bitch and moan
6 / 30 / 2008 4:09 pm
@Gordii
dude do you have a ps3 lol you can send pics to your friends threw the messages called (attachment) duuuuuu!!! lol
6 / 30 / 2008 4:30 pm
So if GTA 4, MGS 4 or COD 4 for example are patched to support trophies, we’re going to have to play through them again, to even get a single trophy. I was hoping we wouldn’t have to. Hopefully their evaluations are positive and they can bring us more of the features that we want.
6 / 30 / 2008 7:48 pm
KillerOps and bg92
1. Yes i have a Ps3…
2. My bad about the pictures i will have to look that up i just thought you could never do that. On the picture setup i will admit it was easyer for me to Send Photo’s…
3. I do own a PS3 60 gig at launch i owned a 360 and i own a Wii.
4. I am sorry if people took it as i was bitching but i was just stating facts and my personal Opion on the matter i just dont feel that its that important to send a text message if i wanna do that i will grab the Cellphone….
5. i own 40 ps3 games and i will be posting a pic if you fanboys dont believe me just for you guys to chill.
PSN ID: Gordii
6 / 30 / 2008 7:48 pm
sorry
2 should say after send photo’s on the xbox360
6 / 30 / 2008 9:09 pm
lol….
7 / 1 / 2008 6:04 am
Gordii your going to grab a cellphone and try to text someone you don’t really know that you met on psn but they stated that they will expand it so stop crying its free and how can you miss the ability to send pics when you write a message there is a big ass paper clip that you click to send pics wow psn id MOE-GUNZ-JACKSON Gamertag BADD N3WZ (RROD) SMASH OR PASS
7 / 1 / 2008 4:25 pm
this sounds good, although i am disappointed that in game xmb cant be used for ps2 and ps1 games, hopefully in the future, we will see these features.