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October 27th, 2008, 21:37 Posted By: wraggster
Version 5.0 and Version 2.5 of their respective firmwares gave the PSP and the PS3 some much asked-for features. So what's in store for Sony's evolving wonder devices?
For answers, we turn to Munechika Nishida, who posted his latest Random Tracking column to Impress Watch over the weekend. This time around, the well-connected technology writer managed to get commentary from Naoya Matsui, Koujiro Umemura, Masaki Takase, and Shinji Noda, all high ranking Sony Computer Entertainment employees directly responsible for firmware and network issues regarding the PS3 and PSP.
The column first recapped some of the major points of the recent firwmare updates, with particular attention given to the inclusion of Flash 9 support in the PS3. This was a heavily requested feature, said Matsui, with Japanese fans hoping to view videos from Nico Nico Video, a Japanese version of YouTube.
Sony has actually been working on Flash 9 support for quite some time -- as far back as late last year. To get it running on the PS3, Sony ended up customizing a separate Flash implementation that was provided to it by Adobe.
For a sense of how computationally intensive some areas of Flash 9 can be, you need only consider this little bit. According to Takase, the PS3 implementation of Flash-based playback for H.264 videos makes use of an SPU. This allows for loading up of web pages to be separate from video playback, improving framerate.
The entire web experience on the PS3 has been improved with the new firmware update. Noda cited a 2.8 times increase in Javascript speed according to Sony's own benchmarks. Takase believes PS3's Javascript performance, while not up to the level of Google Chrome, beats Internet Explorer 7.
It doesn't seem that PSP will be getting Flash 9 support for the time being. Noda explained that the PSP is extremely resource limited. Getting the full screen keyboard running was tough. This feature, incidentally, was apparently requested heavily in markets outside of Japan. Noda also mentioned fullscreen output of PSP games to televisions as being impossible to implement without hardware support.
Sony's engineers do still have things in the works for the PSP. While PSP already has screen capture support built into its development tools and accessible to game developers who chose to use it, plans call for a future firmware update to add video capture support as well.
Strangely, the PS3 took the opposite route with these Web 2.0-style features. On the PS3, video playback and upload to YouTube came first. Screen capture support was added only in the latest update. Takase detailed the screen capture support just a bit, revealing that the PS3 captures in PNG format at the full resolution of the current game and stores the images in the Photo section of the XMB.
Now let's hope we'll start seeing some games that actually use the feature!
We're going to have to leave you on a sad note here, especially if you picked up one of the early 20 gigabyte PS3 systems. Sony's new Ad-Hoc Party initiative, which allows the PSP to use the PS3 as a proxy and matching server for playing internet-based games, will, as previously announced, not be supported with the 20 gigabyte PS3 due to the lack of built-in wireless networking. Umemura added in his latest comments that it would be difficult at present to allow 20 gigabyte owners to simply attach a wireless LAN adapter via USB and use the service.
Looks 20 giggers are not invited to this party! But remember, you can always boast about your backwards compatibility!
http://uk.psp.ign.com/articles/923/923933p1.html
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October 27th, 2008, 21:31 Posted By: wraggster
News/release from albandu51
Hb tool lets you change the title, the icon 0 and a pic1 the eboot, it can also extract where you want the icon0 and pic1.
Feature in the 1.0:
-Changing the Title, Icon0 and pic1
Extraction-icon0 and pic1 (file name default title + icon0.png)
Explorer to select the eboot
PS: I recall that a beta version you may encounter bug's.
Update: From the archive: Before some eboots their titles on ToolHb showed 1.00 now is good on all eboots, the titles are displayed.
If ever a eboot you ever saw or 1.00 What is the name of the eboot thank you.
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October 27th, 2008, 20:33 Posted By: wraggster
In North America and Europe Sonic Unleashed is exploding on every viable console on the market with a PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Wii, and PlayStation 2 version that Japan isn’t getting. Sega of Japan plans to release Sonic: World Adventure (renamed to better fit Sonic’s journey around the Earth and downplay the Werehog thing?) only on the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and Wii. The PlayStation 2 port will be completed before Sonic: World Adventure launches in Japan so this begs the question why is Sega passing on it? It’s not like Sega Japan is abandoning the PlayStation 2 entirely. Thunderforce VI comes out on Thursday in Japan and unless Sega has anything secretly planned it will be the final PlayStation 2 game published by Sega in the region.
http://www.siliconera.com/2008/10/27...nic-unleashed/
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October 27th, 2008, 20:32 Posted By: wraggster
Here’s an interesting discovery pointed out by OnlyOdin (thanks for the tip!!), the most recent version of PSP custom firmware performs a check on the creator’s website before it connects to the PlayStation Store. On October 23rd, six days after the custom firmware went live, there were a total of 46,078 custom firmware connections to the PlayStation Store as determined by the number of hits on dark-alex.org. 15,359 of these connections are “unique hits” which translates to 15,359 unique PSP machines running custom firmware accessing the PlayStation Store directly from their PSP.
We can’t tell if this number is high or low since there isn’t a blanket statistic for how many PSPs with custom firmware are in the wild, but now we know there are at least 15,359 running Dark Alex’s software AND want to browse Sony’s PlayStation Store on their PSPs.
http://www.siliconera.com/2008/10/27...t-least-15000/
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October 27th, 2008, 20:30 Posted By: wraggster
[alien x] has posted this peculiar hack for a PSP. He has gutted and splayed the PSP spreading its insides neatly and mounting them on a plexiglass back. Everything is easily accessible and ready to tinker with. It may not fit in your pocket, but adding mods and experimenting with ideas should be much easier like this. It looks pretty cool too, we want one for our office wall. That could be possible too, he’s selling it.
http://hackaday.com/2008/10/27/makin...t-so-portable/
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October 27th, 2008, 20:29 Posted By: Shrygue
via Gizmodo US
If you're dying to start outfitting your virtual apartment in the PS3's oft-delayed virtual world/XBLA-like community add-on, PlayStation Home, Sony has set it up so all downloaders of the November edition of Qore, a monthly video news feature available via the PS Store, will receive guaranteed access to the closed beta. You can still try your luck at getting a randomly-assigned invitation via a free downloadable PS Home theme, but if you're impatient and don't mind dropping $3 on something that will eventually be free, grab the new Qore available soon.
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October 27th, 2008, 19:48 Posted By: wraggster
Newly released today:
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Not only does Crash gain the ability to control his enemies when he jacks them, now he can store his favorite monsters in his pocket, upgrade them and utilize their powers when they are most advantageous
Wumpa Island becomes a "free-romping" environment, allowing players to travel and explore through intersecting worlds, with different gameplay options available depending on what creature you've brought along for the ride
Your co-op partner is Crash's sister, Coco, playable for the first time in the cooperative mode. Not only does Coco make the game that much more inviting to pick up and play, she also brings with her a new tactile "treasure hunt" ability
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In Crash's latest adventure, the villainous Cortex has teamed up with N.Brio and created a monstrous mind controlling device that has taken over all the bandicoots and mutants on Wumpa Island. Crash sets out to stop the madness by destroying Cortex's evil device using his quick wits, lightening agility, and the hijacked mutant in his pocket!
http://www.play-asia.com/SOap-23-83-...j-70-2td6.html
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October 27th, 2008, 19:47 Posted By: wraggster
Newly released today:
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The best way to see Los Angeles is at 245mph.
Race at breakneck speeds through the streets of modern-day L.A. recreated in stunning detail. Drive the hottest range of real-world tuners, muscle cars, exotics and superbikes on the streets today. Customize your vehicle with the best after-market performance parts and custom kits. Illegal street racing with no track, no load times, no rules: Welcome to the Midnight Club.
http://www.play-asia.com/SOap-23-83-...j-70-33u6.html
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October 27th, 2008, 19:43 Posted By: wraggster
Newly released today:
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Maps: Detailed maps of the entire Far Cry 2 world locations for every weapon, enemy, and objective
Interview: In-depth interviews with the development team reveal insight into what went into creating this years biggest blockbuster.
Environment: Pro tips and tricks to help you learn to leverage your environment and give you the upper hand in any situation.
Cures: Learn the locations of each cure to help you fight off the deadly virus that threatens your very survival.
Weapons: Detailed weapon stats will teach you when and how to use each weapon maximizing their effectiveness.
Platform: PlayStation3, X-Box360
http://www.play-asia.com/SOap-23-83-...j-70-2ks4.html
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October 27th, 2008, 19:37 Posted By: wraggster
Newly released today:
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Official Drum Controller, suitable for EA's Rock Band 2 video game
Improved kick pedal with metal plate
Velocity sensitive drum heads
Cymbal and Hi-Hat expansion ports
Wireless Connection
Quieter drum heads
description
Crank it louder and live the ultimate music game experience! Rock Band 2 is the sequel to 2007's multi-million unit selling, genre-defining, cultural phenomenon Rock Band, the highest - rated music/rhythm game ever
http://www.play-asia.com/SOap-23-83-...j-70-31ap.html
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October 27th, 2008, 19:37 Posted By: wraggster
Newly released today:
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Official Drum Controller, suitable for EA's Rock Band 2 video game
Improved kick pedal with metal plate
Velocity sensitive drum heads
Cymbal and Hi-Hat expansion ports
Wireless Connection
Quieter drum heads
description
Crank it louder and live the ultimate music game experience! Rock Band 2 is the sequel to 2007's multi-million unit selling, genre-defining, cultural phenomenon Rock Band, the highest - rated music/rhythm game ever
http://www.play-asia.com/SOap-23-83-...j-70-31ap.html
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October 27th, 2008, 19:36 Posted By: wraggster
Newly released today:
description
The best way to see Los Angeles is at 245mph.
Race at breakneck speeds through the streets of modern-day L.A. recreated in stunning detail. Drive the hottest range of real-world tuners, muscle cars, exotics and superbikes on the streets today. Customize your vehicle with the best after-market performance parts and custom kits. Illegal street racing with no track, no load times, no rules: Welcome to the Midnight Club.
http://www.play-asia.com/SOap-23-83-...j-70-2wcw.html
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October 27th, 2008, 19:36 Posted By: wraggster
Newly released today:
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New to GHWT is a redesigned, more responsive guitar controller, which features a touch-sensitive slide bar on the neck that allows the player to play through certain song passages without needing to strum
Music Studio lets players express their musical creativity by giving them access to a full complement of tools to create digital music from scratch utilizing the guitar controller and drum kit. Players can create their tracks and then play them in-game or share the recordings with the entire Guitar Hero community through GHTunes. GHTunes allows other gamers from around the world to download and play the community's original tracks. Available to PlayStation 3 gamers is Line 6's guitar tone technology, enabling them to use amps, cabs, and effects from the Line 6 POD
Budding rock stars can live out their rock 'n roll fantasies by playing either a single instrument or any combination of instruments, in addition to the full band experience. When rocking as part of a band, up to four players can jam together in quickplay or as they progress through a career. Both band and single-player careers feature non-linear progression giving artists the option to change difficulty and instruments with a variety of different gigs available at any time
Virtual musicians in need of band mates can take their careers online forming worldwide ensembles so no rock star ever has to play a gig solo. Plus, GHWT adds a "Battle of the Bands" modes, which allows eight players to join online and challenge each other band-to-band to establish global supremacy
The character creator allows gamers to create a rock star with style as unique as their own. Absolute customization from the clothes, to the facial and body structure, to the tattoos and accessories, players are encouraged to unleash their inner rock legend. The Rock Star Creator doesn't just allow players to build the ultimate rock god; the in-depth creators include the ability to customize guitars, drums and microphones. Adding yet another layer of personalization, gamers can create custom logos for their instruments, band, or album covers
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You'll be in rock-and-roll paradise with this bundle. The game has advanced modes, options and tools for your rocking pleasure. This game will also offers significantly more localized downloadable music than ever before. Guitar Hero World Tour gives you creative license to fully customize everything from characters' appearances and instruments to the band's logo and album covers. The innovative Music Studio lets you compose, record, edit and share music. The hard-hitting Battle of the Bands mode lets up to eight players get in on the mayhem. Jam like a pro and show off your talents like a true superstar.
http://www.play-asia.com/SOap-23-83-...j-70-2tkl.html
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October 27th, 2008, 19:34 Posted By: wraggster
Newly released today:
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State of the art WIRELESS guitar controller with the new neck slider and authentic drum kit controller, with wired microphone deliver the most authentic band experience
Compose, record, edit, and share your own music online. Download and play community-created content for free!
Rock out solo, with another guitarist or a band. Kick it up with 4 vs. 4 Battle of the Bands play
Create your own rocker, choose from your favorite Guitar Hero® icons or take the stage as the biggest rock stars around
Enjoy a massive soundtrack, with all master tracks and no covers!
description
Share the Experience! Guitar Hero® World Tour combines exhilarating guitar game play with cooperative band elements.
http://www.play-asia.com/SOap-23-83-...j-70-2tk6.html
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October 27th, 2008, 19:23 Posted By: wraggster
Just like Microsoft in Europe, Sony Japan are going bananas for hardware bundles this holiday season. With Gran Turismo 5: Prologue and LittleBigPlanet deals already in place, they announced over the weekend a third bundle, this time for Pro Evo 2009 (or, as it's known there, Winning Eleven 2009). It'll include a new (for Japan) 80GB PS3, a copy of Pro Evo 2009 and not one, but two DualShock 3 controllers. The bundle will sell for ￥46,980 (USD$500), and goes on sale November 27.
http://kotaku.com/5069017/japans-latest-ps3-bundle
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