Rumored PS3 Firmware 3.0 Details Emerge Posted by XanTium | 26-6-2009 22:24 EST

From 1up.com: [QUOTE] The PlayStation 3 may be receiving a large firmware update this fall, according to a rumor from VG247. The firmware 3.0 update is said to be "a huge overhaul" and was compared to the Xbox 360's NXE in some respects. The new features are said to include a reputation system that will allow users to evaluate each other and view the reps of other players. No doubt aiding in the reputation system will be a "grief reporting system," allowing players to take pictures of offensive users and report them to Sony. Other features may allow background downloads of game patches, and simultaneous HDMI and digital optical output for audiophiles. The update is reportedly planned to hit before Christmas. [/QUOTE] Full Story: 1up.com

Add MKV container support and SMB network share support. Make it a real media player. Look at how many xbox's sold because you could mod it, and put xmbc on it. Imagine how big the ps3 would be if it they amped up which codecs/containers it can support, and add real networking to it, instead of media player networking.

2nd MKV support.
The PS3 is so close to being the perfect media centre. Why Sony don't go there is beyond me, it would be an easy way to sell more consoles.

"simultaneous HDMI and digital optical output"


my ps3 and 360 has done this since day one?

3rd mkv support. I am using PS3 Media Server, but real mkv support would it make easier.

And give us Prologic II support for the XMB menu. I'd like to use it when playing PSX games and watching videos, but since all 5/7 channels are active, no matter which channels are actually used, using Prologic isn't possible. Fix that, Sony.

ive been using mkv2vob for mkvs, it takes about 1 minute per gb to convert and my computer is at least 4 years old (2ghz with 1gb ram) and then I just store them on a usb hdd, cost me about 70$ for a 500gb, all it does is mux them or whatever, doesnt alter the quality or anything......

People aren't asking for mkv support because there's no way to play them, but rather because we can already play what's inside (h.264) and the PS3 just wants to bitch about the container used. Although I, myself, got into converting my mkv stuff to AVCHDs, most people won't want to be bothered with switching containers, let alone reencoding.

The PS3 doesn't do that mate. You have to select where your sound will be coming from, and you cannot select HDMI and the Optical output for audio. Currently, you can only select one outlet, though why they put in that restriction is beyond me.

Not all MKVs are created equal. I have several that converted in seconds just like yours, but I have quite a few more that take hours on that same PC. Both files were 720p, both were MKV, and both could be played perfectly threw VLC.

XBMC on the PS3 would solve all my problems. Can't play HD on the Xbox1 and can't play MKV (and a few other formats I have) on the PS3. That and I think my XBox is dying. I just had to replace the HDD yesterday after it completely died (error 07).

Theres only 1 thing I care about... Lifting RSX Access so we can load XBMC

With XBMC, comes everything else...Homebrew, MKV, etc

I select HDMI for picture and optical for audio all the time. Pictures can be provided though I don't know who they'll help. Maybe it has something to do with the model? I have a 160gb Uncharted PS3.

As far as XBMC on it, that would be sweet. Especially Vision 3... hint hint.

I think you misinterpreted the response.
You can not output Audio via Optical and Audio via HDMI at the same time. If you select Optical for the audio out there is no audio via HDMI......obviously the video is there.

Spot on.

Acutually, I don't know too many devices that allow audio over HDMI and SPDIF simultaneously. This includes PC's. Honestly, if this were true, the PS3 would be the first I know of.

I suppose some random BluRay player might have the capability, who knows.

i miss read that myself, i get it now. i never even tried listening to the ps3 thru hdmi on my tv, video is hdmi, but i have tos link going to the surround system. i havnt even heard what the tv's speakers sound like hehe, i turned them off the day i bought it. the reciever is on 24/7 =)

I believe the Xbox 360 does this...I know that my HDMI is connected only to my tv and I can just turn up the tv's volume for quiet gaming, or I can use the optical on my AV unit to get sound as well...I have to double check that though.

MY concern with this 3.0 update is two-fold.

#1, the Slim was just announced today at gamescom and they said it will be preloaded with the 3.0 update SANS the Other OS menu item. Ok that's fine, I played with some linux flavors on my phat ps3 but I don't really use it.

#2, Does the 3.0 update REMOVE the Other OS feature on phats as well?

The only reason I ask this, is that if there is much hope for homebrew (XBMC, MKV etc.), wouldn't one of the routes to this be through this ability?

I am simply asking because I don't know. My original thought was to sell my phat for $200 and get a slim for $300 but I don't want to sacrifice future abilities that the community comes up with...Can anyone shed any light on this?

Sweet thanks for the info above.

My wish list would be

1. Able to send voice messages
2. Able to play your own audio while playing games (like Wipeout does)
3. Able to see what you friend is play ie COD5 Zombie/In lobby other than just COD5

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I understand the article, but I'm just curious. Why would one want audio through HDMI & optical anyway? I didn't quite understand the "audiophile" comment however, seeing as how HDMI audio has much more bandwidth and higher fidelity. (built in limitation... not physical)

It might arise from people that are in the same predicament that I have. My Samsung DLP set doesn't pass out hi def audio via optical. Nor does my av unit decode HD audio. So basically, I run my HDMI to my tv and the optical to my av unit. And because you can select either audio outs, and not both, I am limited to only using my av unit for sound. Sure I can go into the menu to change it when I want tv speakers, but it is a hassle that is unnecessary.

If they allow simultaneous audio, then I don't have to switch it over via menus. (I am thinking of late night gaming/movies and don't want to wake everyone with my surround sound!)

At least, that why I've always wanted both audio streams.

I always use my surround sound system, and it's pretty big and can get VERY loud. That doesn't mean I can't turn the volume down and listen to it softly late at night, which is done ALL the time in my house.

Also.. since my receiver doesn't decode HDMI audio as well, I have the same setup. HDMI to my TV and optical to my receiver.

This article forgets to mention (or they didn't know) the new update has made installations MUCH quicker than before. I am very glad for that.