204w ago - Despite
Eric Lempel's statement about
PS3 Firmware 2.80 only improving the playback quality of some PS3 format software, a few other changes have surfaced as well.
Both PS3Attitude (linked above) and
GrandpaHomer have
reported that the recently added Text Chat feature has now increased the maximum limit of characters from 32 to 64 per line.
It also has been reported that when using the official Sony Bluetooth Headset the microphone volume has been locked at level 3, without the ability to change it.
As mentioned yesterday,
Open Remote Play (ORP) is currently not working properly in PS3 Firmware 2.80.
Since inception, the PS3 has prioritized devices plugged into the front of the console... meaning if you leave your Guitar Hero, Buzz, or Rock Band 'dongles' plugged in your Wireless controller is not number one. However, as of PS3 Firmware Update 2.80 the Wireless controller
does gets assigned to number one.
Finally, although there isn't concrete evidence supporting it, some users claim that
PS3 Trophy cards load slightly faster post-update, along with some new avatars and volume options.
If anyone discovers other 2.80 Firmware changes feel free to share them in the comments below.
(Dear mod, please don't block my post. If you do, then at least tell my why)
Hi everyone,
Now that multiman can show me my cpu/gpu temperatures, ...
With the exception of Staff, users can only edit their posts for (5) minutes here to fix any spelling/grammar issues, etc. After that, the edit button disappears basically.
Firstly, can someone please tell me how to edit previous posts.
Secondly here is a link to the forum I spoke about earlier. Problem first mentioned on post 14 of that thread.
http://www.ps3za.co.za/forum/showthread.php?t=27769
Darn me - not as I though - sorry everyone
BUT - another nifty improvement was hidden in 2.80:
Now - when using Text Chat via In-game XMB you don't need anymore to push circle twice (or ESC on external keyboard) prior pushing PS button to be able to get back to game - MUCH better now especially as I use text chat quite ofen while in game / Home ...
It is kind of ridiculous how controlling Sony is with our consoles. Skip updating and you can almost do nothing!