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PS4 System Software Update 3.00 Out 9/30, Take a Visual Tour

Posted by John Koller on Sep 29, 2015 // VP of Platforms Marketing, SCEA:

"The 3.00 system software update on PS4, codename: Kenshin, will be available to download starting tomorrow, September 30th. We want to extend our sincere thanks to everyone that participated in the beta. I want you to all know that we’ve listened. Your feedback made this system software update even better."

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FoxyGotGame3880d ago (Edited 3880d ago )

Tomorrow! ..That's great! Let's hope Update 3.0 goes smoothly for everybody. Can't wait to try the new features. Although I am still awaiting some very basic features like Friend Online/Offline Notifications & PSN ID Change /

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Let me guess...Non PS4 owner down voting everybody?

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freshslicepizza3880d ago

"We’ve improved Messages by making it easier to access groups of people you chat and play games with frequently. Once you’re added to or create a group, you’ll see the online status for friends, what games they are playing, and the option to message or chat in party all in one spot."

is this the only way to see if your friends are online and their status if you create a group?

paul-p19883880d ago

They are 2 separate things. Groups are a way of organising your friends...kind of lol. I set up a group for my GTA Clan so I can see all of them in one screen (8 of us) without scrolling through my normal friend list trying to find them (93 friends). You can still find all the people added to your groups in your friends list though.

freshslicepizza3880d ago

@paul-p1988

are you notified when your friends come online?

paul-p19883880d ago

@Moldy, that's still missing... no matter how many times people ask for it lol. Hopefully it will be in a later update, but 3.0 would have been the perfect opportunity to include it imo

freshslicepizza3880d ago

@paul-p1988

i imagine it's super slick and fast though the ui

Angeljuice3880d ago (Edited 3880d ago )

The things you keep asking for are security issues.

Knowing when your friend signs in is signalling precisely when to run password gathering programs.

Having an external hard drive opens up a new portal for security hacks.

All these things are being held back for good reason.

XisThatKid3880d ago

No I'm in the beta and this is not in b the update

freshslicepizza3880d ago

@Angeljuice
"The things you keep asking for are security issues."

then the answer is simple, have better security measures in place.

"Knowing when your friend signs in is signalling precisely when to run password gathering programs."

i've never had issues in all the years i've used my ps3, xbox 360 before and steam account.

"Having an external hard drive opens up a new portal for security hacks."

yeah sure.

"All these things are being held back for good reason."

i don't think so.

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AC2020x3880d ago

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Vote for already existing ideas rather than creating duplicate ideas if yours already exists!

Blaze9293880d ago

for big 3.0 i must admit this is a pretty "who needs this?" kinda update. Besides YouTube streaming, I could care less about everything else 3.0 brings.

Why not bring the features that are most obviously being requested the most? Like external HDD support? Friend notifications, etc?

realplu3880d ago

I don't get why people want external hard drive support other than M$ has it. I for one don't want a bunch of peripherals hanging off of my console. Besides I have a 2TB installed and I have a 16GB thumb drive.

Blaze9293880d ago

@realplu a whole bunch of "i" in that comment - what you like /=/ what everyone else likes.

TheUndertaker853880d ago

The same could be said for yourself you know

Cause friend notifications are such a game changer and add a dynamic to your system. /s

BitbyDeath3880d ago

PNG support was also highly requested.
I do like the events section though especially if they'll list upcoming game shows in it.

WickedLester3880d ago

@realplu

Because you can get a much bigger external HDD drive for less money than what you'd have to pay for an internal 2.5 version the same size.

Christopher3880d ago (Edited 3880d ago )

Cloud save storage size increase, PNG image format, and YouTube streaming are some of the most requested features and are in this update.

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IVIRxTOMBSTON33880d ago

Sony already said PSN ID change wasn't gonna happen a looonngg time ago..so you can forget about that. But as for the friend notifications, I seriously don't see why they haven't added this yet...smh

kmeck5183880d ago

I wish they would do an account merge at least.

THC CELL3880d ago

If u fancy a name change just change it In real name section it's not as good but a small work round

TWB3880d ago

@THC CELL

Dude, thats ingenious!

When I made my PSN I didnt think of the capital letters and now my name looks kinda dumb because it doesnt start with a capital.

At least I can alleviate the issue with that tip.

showtimefolks3880d ago

i just want to be able to connect my external harddrive and watch movies and stuff. PS3 had this feature i don't know why it's taking so long to get this feature

EveryPlatformGamer3880d ago

They have this allready was added not too long ago, download the app, it even plays mkv files.
Granted its a bit buggy and has problems with some movies, its no way as stable as my x1.

But it does work! kinda lol its a media player app, look in psn store under apps buddy

UKmilitia3880d ago

i been in the beta and it feels no differnt because as usual its all social crap that i dont use.

4theplayers wasnt it?

Christopher3880d ago

Man, who knew you represented every single one of "the players" in the world?

poor_cus_of_games3879d ago

Ukmilitia I didn't know that gaming and Sony revolved around you.

Aceman183880d ago

Everyone losing their s**t over what wasn't or was added makes my lol. Don't act like the world is ending over these little trivial things.

Personally the things people are complaining about not having hasn't bothered me in the slightest. When I upset my system I shutdown all notifications to not be bothered by that crap, and I still end up playing my games with my friends.

u4one3880d ago (Edited 3880d ago )

ha totally. how can anyone on here not love a software update with new stuff. doesn't matter what console, updates are awesome, period... especially big ones like this one.

i for one am looking forward to it. i was actually selected to beta test it, but i resisted because i wanted it to get the finished one and wait for the surprise.

show the love!

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Krakin13880d ago

Out of nowhere like an rko!!!

amnalehu3880d ago

That happened a lot faster than expected!

Mr-Dude3880d ago

Noooo, still no PS1 and PS2 classics? So much money you are leaving Sony

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NarooN3880d ago

Most likely they are working on it. I think we'll see PS1 and PS2 Classics on PS4 some day.

Monkeycan83880d ago

They Have PSX coming up They would announce something like that there.

IIFloodyII3880d ago

They'd have an announcement for a feature like that, if it is happening, we'll probably hear about it at PSX, maybe PGW, but PSX seems more fitting.

_-EDMIX-_3879d ago (Edited 3879d ago )

not really. Mind you, I'm pretty sure PS2 and PS1 classics are already confirmed by the Star Wars Battlefront PS4 bundle.

http://www.playstationlifes...

Sooooo its already confirmed that we will be getting some sorta of remastering of some of those titles as where do you think those games will come on PSN when Star Wars comes out? Why do you think they are even surveying non-PS4 favorites by consumers?

http://gematsu.com/2015/09/...

Why do you think this is happening for? So no PS1 and PS2 classics with this update..but that doesn't mean they are not coming period as clearly...the leaks coming out and even from Sony or EA with the SW BF bundle is sorta confirming its existence on PS4.

I don't believe they are even going to make THAT MUCH money with those classics. Games tend to sell the MOST during the first 6 months to year of their lives. I want them as a gamer, they are coming clearly, but I can't say Sony is going to BANK on those titles as that is very unlikely.

@Doctor- nope. They are disagreeing based on the notion that its cost Sony a lot of lost money. Its not going to make them THAT much money to actually do that. I mean..stop assuming someone is disagreeing due to being a "fanboy" as I favor PS MOST times, but that doesn't mean I just blindly agree with everything pro Sony or Pro PS.

I don't agree with the idea that this will make the a junk load of money, it will make them some money yes... but nothing spectacular. As I'm disagreeing with the degree that his will help them, not that I don't want it. I mean..how much did the PS2 or PS1 classics help them last gen? I own soooooooo much of them on my PS3, but I still got a PS4 DAY 1 and so did 25 million others for next gen games. PS3, PS2 and PS1 classics are welcome, but its not my sole purpose for owning a PS4. I just don't think they would be missing out on THAT much money by not making classics.

Good to add, I want them clearly, Sony will make money...not that much though. I'm merely not exaggerating how much will come from this. and others have noted too its clearly going to be announced at PSX or PGW etc as its already been spotted on ESRB and the Star Wars bundle confirms it.

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Playstation Plus Monthly Games for May: EA Sports FC 26, Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, Nine Sols

All available May 5.

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FPSRUSSIA15d ago

What's Point in commenting your basicly closing down the site.

LiViNgLeGaCY15d ago

I'm surprised it's still the old site. I thought he said starting today?

Eonjay15d ago

Its like the final episode of the Sapranos. You gonna go to make a comment and when you click add th-

Profchaos15d ago

Timezone thing maybe.... RIP

darthv7215d ago

Insert the Ferris Bueller end scene... "You're still here? It's over.."

LiViNgLeGaCY15d ago

I think the only game here for me is Nine Sols. Was always interested in that game.

TheColbertinator15d ago

Glad I don't buy FIFA games anymore

Rebel_Scum15d ago

Hey now! Thats a great month.

Nacho_Z15d ago

Good month for me, I wanted that particular footy game and thought it might be due. Anyway who cares, shame about the site I'll miss the comment sections. All the best everyone.

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Naughty Dog Was Reportedly Divided On Joel's Controversial Fate During Development Of TLOU Part 2

Naughty Dog was reportedly divided on the controversial fate of Joel in The Last of Us Part 2 during the game's development.

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SimpleDad15d ago

NO, that can't be... No! I can't... Really?/s

Cacabunga15d ago

They for sure chose the worst way to deal with it

-Foxtrot14d ago

Funny considering Bruce left half way through development and now we get told there was an internal conflict with the story direction.

Makes you think…

HectixRose15d ago

I think it was good decision, if he was still alive, he would have been a mascot just like Kratos, drake and many others. These old dudes gotta die for new characters to take center stage with their own storyline. They keep dragging the emotional baggage into many sequels and eventually the story just turns into absolute shit show.

JEECE15d ago

It was ironic because people complained heavily about the story in the Uncharted games not having sufficient stakes because all the key characters always survived, despite the dangerous situations they were always in. Then ND killed a character in a more serious series and everyone lost their minds. Just shows that people don't always really want the thing they say they want.

CantThinkOfAUsername14d ago

I thought the more common complaint about Uncharted franchise was how the main cast are the good guys acting so nonchalantly while killing hundreds in cold blood (aka the dissonance between gameplay and story cutscenes). They just did it again in Part II.

Soy15d ago

Didn't have to kill him. Just have them part ways or Joel can "retire," whatever.

DarXyde15d ago

I don't think he would necessarily need to become a mascot (and besides, technically, I'd say Ellie is... So regardless, someone was going to be).

From a narrative perspective, I do think it has a similar effect to Ricky dying in Boyz N Da Hood: very likeable character, and you're really motivated to see the get back—in this case, it's more intense because it's an interactive experience. Most people hated Abby, but I get what they were after with portraying the cycle of violence and revenge—unfortunately, the game appears to want to take the side of the bad people.

But I will say that if Joel survived, it does become harder to tell an interesting story. What COULD have happened is an exploration into the rift between Joel and Ellie after the trolley dilemma events of the first game. It could have been interesting to see Abby out for revenge at the same time Ellie hated Joel.

Ashunderfire8615d ago

Sorry just had to say this lol! RICKYYYY!

Man Cuba Gooding Jr was miscast in that movie, but that part was cringey it was sad and funny at the same time man.

Ashunderfire8615d ago (Edited 15d ago )

I understand but the way they went about killing Joel, was poorly executed. Even the show of the Last of Us games tried to improved it, but it was just as bad. Well at least Joel got to know the reason why he had to die, before the death happened in the show. That part gave us the full context, but the game just let it happen with no pay off.

Joel death should have been a midway thing through the story, so we at least get to play him a little more with Ellie. Abby didn’t need to be this Hulk looking woman, but more like the show Abby which is a beater idea in my opinion.

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InUrFoxHole15d ago

The only ND game that was so disappointing to me I couldn't finish it.

pwnmaster300015d ago

Honestly as much as I loved the game, they could have just not killed him off.
I get it creator vision and all but killing a character that made you millions is just wrong imo. At least have him go down fighting.

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Final Fantasy X 25th Anniversary Website Launches With New Nomura Artwork and Merchandise

Square Enix launches Final Fantasy X 25th anniversary site, revealing new Nomura art, books, music releases, and merchandise.

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-Foxtrot15d ago

Look I know VIII has its issues and all that but how on earth can the do big anniversary events with new artwork and merchandise for VII, IX and X yet VIII got sweet f*** all.

They could have given it something during its 25th anniversary yet all it got was a single Happy Anniversary post on their social media.

solideagle15d ago

they should know that we are OG fans of VIII as it sold truckload as well. not as much as VII or X. I personally didn't like IX but X and VI are my personal fav.

Shadow Hearts 2 covenant is another game I love. I hope one day someone can make remake, I would be delighted

Relientk7715d ago

Final Fantasy VIII is great and you are always the first to defend it in the comments