Any new features for GT5P since PS3s 2.50 ?

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I cant help myself but since I've updated PS3s firmware into 2.50 1 hour ago (without any problems..) I cannot find any differences wether in the XMB functions and also none in GT5 funcionality..

Do we have to wait for another update to GT5P which makes use of the new features such as ingame screenshots ?

What about the "Home" feature ? Shouldnt this be included in 2.50 ?
 
I am downloading the patch now. Some websites state that Picture taking is not for all games, and they will release a list of games that either can or WILL be able to take pictures in the future. So lets hope GT5P gets a small patch soon.

I also love the feature that PS3 can shut off if not used for a while, and you can set the time for it :)
 
This is straight from the Uk Playstation site.


http://uk.playstation.com/help-supp...detail/item124649/Update-features-(ver-2-50)/



Main features in system software update version 2.50

PlayStation®Network
The account creation screens under [Sign Up for PlayStation®Network] and the menus under [Account Management] have been redesigned.



Other new or revised features in version 2.50

Users


You now have an option to set the PS3 system to turn off automatically after a background download or installation of content has been completed. This option is available when you are turning off the system under [Users] > [Turn Off System] while content is being downloaded or installed.
Settings

[BD/DVD Settings] has been renamed as [Video Settings].

Under [Video Settings], the [Cinema Conversion] and [Upscale] options have been renamed as [BD/DVD Cinema Conversion] and [BD/DVD Upscaler], respectively.
[Sequential Playback] and [50 Hz Video Output] have been added as options under [Video Settings].

[DivX® VOD Registration Code] has been added under [System Settings]. You must use this registration code to authenticate and register the PS3 system to be able to play video files that are compatible with the DivX® VOD (Video On Demand) service on your system. For details, visit divx.com/vod/
[Power Save Settings] has been added as an option under Settings. To save power, the PS3 system and Wireless controllers can be set to turn off automatically after a certain period of inactivity.
Under [Accessory Settings] > [Audio Device Settings], the method for reconnecting Bluetooth® devices has been changed.
Under [Accessory Settings] > [Keyboard Type], you can now choose the following keyboard types: [German Keyboard (Switzerland)], [French Keyboard (Canada)] and [French Keyboard (Switzerland)].

In the keyboard layout for [German Keyboard], the "Y" and "Z" keys have been switched and the "Q" and "A" keys have been switched.

Under [Printer Settings] > [Printer Selection], you can now select printers that support network connectivity. You can also select HP printers using the [HP] option.
Music

You can now select one of nine volume output levels using the [Volume Control] setting on the control panel (or the mini-size control panel).

[Pause] has been added as an icon on the mini-size control panel.
Video

You can now select one of nine volume output levels using the [Volume Control] setting on the control panel.

[Scene Search] has been added as an option on the control panel.
You can now use the [Mosquito Noise Reduction] setting for video content that is saved on the hard disk or storage media. Use this setting to reduce mosquito noise that appears on the edges of visual images.
During BD (BDAV) and DVD playback, a technique known as “chroma upsampling” is now automatically selected based on the movement of objects within the video content and then applied to enhance images in the content.
Game

[Sync with Server] has been added as an option under [Trophy Collection].

By pressing the PS button while playing PLAYSTATION 3 format software, you can now view information from the [Settings and Connection Status List] option under [Network Settings].*
* This feature is not available for use with some PLAYSTATION 3 format software.

Network

Support for Adobe® Flash® Player 9 has been added to [Internet Browser].*
* “Adobe” and “Flash” are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.

PlayStation®Network


The way to disable the automatic sign-in option and the way to sign out from PlayStation®Network have been changed.
In PlayStation®Store, the design of the [View Downloads] and [View Cart] buttons has been changed, and a [Redeem Codes] button has been added.
Note:
This system software update includes all features contained in previous versions.
The new system software will preserve any settings previously made to the PLAYSTATION 3.
Depending on the software title, you may not be able to play without first updating the PS3 system software.
Do not perform updates using any data other than the official update data provided by Sony Computer Entertainment over a network or on disc media, and do not perform updates by methods other than those described in the product documentation or in this site. If an update is performed using data from another source, by another method, or with a PS3 system that has been altered or modified in any way, the PS3 system may not operate properly and may not be able to install the official update data. Any of these actions may void the PS3 system warranty and affect your ability to obtain warranty services and repair services from Sony Computer Entertainment.
 
Thank you for the Information, but there is still nothing which enhances GT5P (at the moment)
Or better say: Nothing that adds to the functionality of the game itself.
 
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I'm just asking myself why an PS3 Firmware update should affect GT5p. ^^

Why are people expecting, that this update will change anything in GT5p ?


Sil
 
Updates can change your GT5P experience (not the game's features), because of how the XMB relates to the game itself. I think it was 2.42 that allowed us to send and receive/view PMs without quitting the game, and that was a major enhancement of the onmline experience in GT5P.

This time I was hoping that the XMB allowed us to make a screen capture of the game (in short, a photo) but it seems I was wrong.
 
One thing it improved for me is turning off the controller when it's not used and let us play with the wheel. I was tired of turning it off (well it was more forgetting to turning it off and having to charge it everyday...)
 
Under [Accessory Settings] > [Keyboard Type], you can now choose the following keyboard types: [German Keyboard (Switzerland)], [French Keyboard (Canada)] and [French Keyboard (Switzerland)].

In the keyboard layout for [German Keyboard], the "Y" and "Z" keys have been switched and the "Q" and "A" keys have been switched.

Now all they have to do is adding the Belgian keyboard type and I'm happy too.
It's not like it's a big trouble adding keyboard types.
 
The only change for me since the update is that I now can't play GT5P or anything for that matter as my ps3 has stopped reading disks... gotta wait for a replacement to be delivered on monday. bummer but at least sony have replaced it.
 
I'm just asking myself why an PS3 Firmware update should affect GT5p. ^^

Why are people expecting, that this update will change anything in GT5p ?


Sil

yea i was thinking the same exact thing. seriously its a FW update why would it have anything to do with GT5P?
 
One thing I noticed while logging in my GT5P account is that whoever is offline in your friends, it tells you the last time they signed in. I think it's cool.
 
Because PD has something to do with Sony ?


there a first party game developer true but that dosnt mean that when they make a FW update to the console that PD is going to release an update for the game. if thsi where true then we should be on Spec XVI by now. just because PD is a first party developer dosnt mean that they have anything to do with FW updates.
 
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