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more about #xmb sgt.riggs001: Can someone please explain the benefits of cross-game chat? I don't understand why there's such a demand for it. more » thatcreepyguy: How great is cross-game chat going to be when 75% of PSN players don't even have a headset? It is slowly starting to get better, but there are still ... more » perfectoon_0901: It only does everything; except cross-game chat #ps3 more » SocraticMethod: I still don't see why people are clamoring for cross game chat but not for simple voice messaging. I don't wanna talk to friends who aren't playing t... more » I_Like_TDs: So basically, you're telling us they've narrowed the troll choices to a "lack of BC" or the still popular "no games"? #ps3 more » brass2themax: Eventually when us PS3 owners do get cross-game chat, I bet hardly anyone will use it. There will be people who will, but they will be a minority. Gam... more » OrwellJames: I love firmware updates. And no, that's not sarcastic, the Playstation brand soon will only do everything, literally. Still waiting on Panini functi... more » Curse lily: I can't say that i'm excited for this feature...er i couldn't care less actually ^_^ But i think(occasionally i do)is about time they listen to their... more » BryanGuitarDude: PS3! It only does everything! Except Cross Game Voice Chat! And Play Playstation 2 Games! Ooh Yeah! #ps3 more » Datacide: I certainly love it on XBL. You can meet and talk in the dashboard and move to the game without losing chat. Plus, often in games you lose chat whil... more » n00b_pwner: PSN should have had cross game chat MANDATORY. Just look how successful Xbox Live is. I believe they had it ever since it released on the Xbox 1 back ... more » MrBounce: I'm still not sure what cross game chat is useful for (?) If I see someone online playing something and I want to game with them I'll drop them a PSN... more » Paradox me: Oh, Thorpe. How can I be mad at Sony when you're dropping little winks and smiles? You smooth-talking bastard. Though I'll most likely never use it, ... more » PapaBear434: Sony, this is the only damn thing I have left to ask for of your platform. It has done everything else I've asked of it. But this one is BIG, and I ... more » Hibbleton: Is cross-game chat being able to chat when you're playing one game and someone else is playing another? Or is it being able to talk while playing the ... more » jandlecack: I like that at least they are saying "we're working on it". Just like in-game XMB, it will come, it just takes time considering the PS3's architectur... more » Archaotic: The fun thing is that cross-game chat is in the PS3 SDK, and has been for a while. It's also on the PS3 Slim retail demo units that they have out the... more » kearneybobs: Oh man he's opened up a can of worms there. Get ready for a load of PS3 owners to be disappointed once FW3.1 drops. Personally, I hope that this fea... more » fuchikoma: I love it. It's fast, simple, and efficient. The complicated stuff is always kept at the leftmost icon, and the games are kept to the right of media. ... more » Guard: Seriously? I can't find any settings I need in the XMB for the life of me. There's far too many options around, especially when you go into settings. ... more » -
#playstation3
PlayStation Europe Product Manager Chimes In On PS3 Cross-Game Chat
PS3 firmware 3.10, announced last night by Sony, does not appear to bring oft-requested cross-game to the console that only does everything. But according to comments from the European version of the PlayStation.blog, it's too early to give up hope. More » -
#ps3
Sony Love The XMB Just The Way It Is
While Microsoft have seen fit to completely overhaul their console's front end, Sony say that they'll be nothing of the sort with the PS3. At least, not anytime soon. More » -
#xmb
Report: In-Game XMB for PS3 is OTW
Gaming Age yesterday posted a report that in-game Xross Media Bar support will in fact be a part of the Playstation 3 Firmware Update 2.40, which will release "sometime in June." More » -
#downloads
PS3 Regional Icons Sort Accounts, Combat Xenophobia
Some PlayStation 3 users have been savvy enough to create multiple accounts with different regional access, allowing them to download various area-timed content before it hits locally (like demos and stuff). Keeping these nationalities straight used tobe difficultrequire reading, but now you can download new flag avatars to keep the logins organized (and your PS3 looking Sony-made). NeoGAFer McBacon started the project, creating a slew of smiley flags PNGs for your XMB designed to keep accounts straight, even providing a PSD template for creating your own. That's a lot of TLAs! More » -
