Massive PS3 Firmware Update (3.0)

PS3 Firmware 3.0 Changelog:

• Multi-Audio - Audio can now be output to multiple connectors simultaneously. You can set this option under [Settings] > [Sound Settings] > [Audio Multi Output].
• Video Content Playback - During Video content playback, you can now use the right stick to play content in slow playback, fast reverse, and fast forward.
• Settings Descriptions - Now below each setting option under the Settings tab on the XMB, there is now a brief description in small font.
• New Start Up Logo - Upon starting up your PS3, you will be greeted with the new ‘PS3′ Logo.
• Custom Remote Play Settings - Manually set a device (such as a PSP system) to be used for remote play.
• “What’s New” – The “Information Board” will be replaced with a “What’s New” section, which allows you to enjoy interactive PlayStation news every time you start the PS3 system. Located under the PlayStation Network icon, “What’s New” displays the latest and greatest game, video, PlayStation Network and PlayStation news and releases, as well as your recently played games, in a sleek, new animated format.
• Status Indicator – In the top right corner we’ve added an indicator bar, which displays your user icon, friend icon, the number of friends you have online and a small message icon to let you know if you have any new messages. The indicator also includes a scrolling ticker that features the latest news from PlayStation Network. In addition, when you press the PS button, the battery life indicator will no longer cover up the clock.
• Friends List – Now your PlayStation Network friends will appear in a slightly redesigned format on your Friends List. Also, messages will now be viewable from each of your friends’ respective profiles.
• PlayStation Store Shortcuts – We’ve added a handy shortcut icon to the PlayStation Store under both the Game and Video categories so you can access the latest content quickly and easily.
• Personalization – Personalize your PS3 with new dynamic custom themes and avatars. Dynamic themes as well as free and premium avatars will be available through PlayStation Store. A dynamic theme takes your screen to a whole new level as it incorporates animated objects into the background.
• Trophies – Showcasing your hard earned trophies just got better. Update 3.00 gives game developers the ability to modify how they display trophies for add-on content. Base and add-on game trophies will continue to be combined into a single list so you can see where you stand in a game as a whole. Within that list, trophies will be broken out into subcategories—base trophies and add-on trophies—that way, you can easily view the percentage of your base game trophy collection, and separately track your trophy progress in add-on packs. Look for this enhancement to be included in upcoming games.

One thing i've noticed is that i can't play music in the background. When i'm listening to a song, and then press PS, it asks if i want to close the music player rather than just going back to the XMB. I think the new update is pretty neat and is refreshing. Hopefully, they fix up the music problem with a patch or something.

PS3 Slim out today so that will be why.

Damn, does that mean I need to do an update today?

Bloody annoying when you just want a bit of online Fifa straight away!

Just updated. Wow this is different.

Glittery screen , its very different tho...not sure if I like it yet, think I'll give it time to grow on me.

Is anyone else getting the music problem I was talking about?

Is anyone else getting the music problem I was talking about?

Never noticed to be honest as i don't play music through me ps3

Just updated. Wow this is different.

Is that sarcasm?

Its also been updated with bbc I player, well mine has

I thought BBC iPlayer has been on it for a while?

www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/bigscreen works very well on the PS3 browser (from what I've heard).

iPlayers built in....? Or do you have to go on the iplayer site etc...

I thought BBC iPlayer has been on it for a while?

www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/bigscreen works very well on the PS3 browser (from what I've heard).

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iPlayers built in....? Or do you have to go on the iplayer site etc...

I don't think it was on mine until I updated today...saying that I never normally go that far across the screen..I just whop call of duty in and go on a kill streak , send in tha dogsssssssssssssssssssss sssssss

Is that sarcasm?

What else?

I can't tell any differences myself apart from the appearance a bit and the iPlayer thing.

Is anyone else getting the music problem I was talking about?

I think you can turn the settings down on the music which should enable you to still play in the background. 

I think you can turn the settings down on the music which should enable you to still play in the background. 

I've checked the settings and couldn't find anything. Anyway, i'll check it again.

I like the update, everything feels a bit smoother plus I changed me payment details with relative ease this morning (meaning it actually worked), whereas it was a pain in the bollocks last time I tried.

iPlayer is good. It's more or less just a URL link rather than a new application.

Wouldn't know about music/vids as I play everything through a media server. They always went off when you went on the net didn't they?

I like it....
apart from...

usually this would be my process:

Watching TV, controll next to me, press PS button on the pad, then press X alot so it skips through the boring stuff e.g languages etc... whilst i'm watching TV  , but now....
I cant watch tv while pressing X alot , cus it goes straight onto the network part :/

I like it....
apart from...

usually this would be my process:

Watching TV, controll next to me, press PS button on the pad, then press X alot so it skips through the boring stuff e.g languages etc... whilst I'm watching TV  , but now....
I cant watch tv while pressing X alot , cus it goes straight onto the network part :/

Just turn it on now, wait a sec or two. Press left, then keep hitting X.

You'll adjust fella, we all do.

Haha sounds like a plan