PS3 Firmware v2.60 definitely takes the PlayStation 3 one step closer to becoming your one and only need in the entertainment center. Now with the ability to add your own slide shows, even family and friends can get into your system, making it the center of attention as you share all of your photos through your TV.
However the addition of storefront viewing without a Network ID seems useless. I don’t see a need for it, since ID’s are free, everyone should already be able to check the storefront and view the games, demos, and videos. I guess the only good thing to come out of this would be if there were multiple users on the same system who didn’t all want an account on the PSN.
Either way, this update will be headed your way tomorrow and everyone over here will be breaking out the digital cameras and loading extra pics up to the PS3. Looks like another win for Sony!
As stated in the PlayStation Blog: The PS3 firmware update (v2.60) is designed primarily to enhance the system’s media capabilities. The key feature is a new Photo Gallery application, which delivers a suite of tools for sorting through and displaying your digital photo collection. Digital pictures can be organized in groups according to various criteria, including the camera used to take the photos, the event date and time, colors in the photos, as well as the number, ages, or facial expressions of the people pictured. You can also create slideshows set to music and build photo playlists with an easy-to-use interface. The Photo Gallery application will need to be installed separately from the XMB after you update your PS3’s firmware. To install the Photo Gallery application, go to the Photo section on the XMB, select Photo Gallery and press the X button.
2.60 will also include:
- Guest access to the PlayStation Store- This enables non-PlayStation Network members to browse through the storefront and check out the latest games, demos, videos, etc.
- DivX3.11 Support- Videos in this format can now be played on the PS3.
Here is a walkthrough of update 2.60 that shows off some of what the Photo Gallery can do.
v2.60 is set to release tomorrow, Jan. 21,2009.
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