PS3 2.70 firmware adds in-game text chat, video backup
Engadget —
... Sony's just released the details for its upcoming PlayStation 3 2.70 firmware update, and while it's nothing that'll knock your socks off, they are some goodies here to look forward to. Additions include text chat for letting you make the best of that new ...
PS3 firmware bumped to v2.70
Tech Ticker —
PS3 has got yet another firmware update. The v2.70 firmware now brings in text chat feature with PSN friends, in-game text chat and an option to add 15 people to a conversation. The update will also allow users to sort their friends according to their name or status, increased attachment size up to 3MB and a backup option for the videos which can be copied on an external HDD.
[Via PSblog]
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PS3 Firmware upgrade brings new Text Chat feature
T3.com News —
... purchasevideos from the UK PlayStation Store. Oh well.
All in all though, it’s a decent upgrade for the PS3. The addition of Text Chat has solved one of the more pressing problems of trying to organise games with multiple friends, but without an equivalent voice chat system, getting on the phone is still going to be the quickest way. There’s always Firmware v2.80 though, eh?
Link: PS3 (via PlayStation.blog)
PS3 Firmware upgrade brings new Text Chat feature
T3.com All —
... devices in order to free up space. Sounds great, if only we were allowed to, y know, purchasevideos from the UK PlayStation Store. Oh well. All in all though, it s a decent upgrade for the PS3. The addition of Text Chat has solved one of the more pressing problems of trying to organise games with multiple friends, but without an equivalent voice chat system, getting on the phone is still going to be the quickest way. There s always Firmware v2.80 though, eh? Link : PS3 (via PlayStation.blog ) Related links: [image]
PS3 v2.70 Firmware Available Now, Brings In-Game Chat, External Video Storage [PS3]
Gizmodo —
Another PS3 Firmware update, another modest set of new features. In 2.70, there are only two you'll notice: system-wide text chat and portability for your PlayStation Store video purchases. You can learn more-or-less all the is to know about the new text chat feature from the short video below; it's not an overly complicated system, and there aren't that many ways to use it. Basically, you can chat, either one-on-one or in a group of up to 15, through the same single window. The chats run in the background, which is to say they can be used in-game, ...
PS3 Firmware v2.70 Update released
PR News: —
... There is a video demo of the new feature over on the PS Blog and it looks great in action. We think in-game communication is going to be a lot more easier now. There are also some other improvements included in the update, head to the link above to check out the full update. Enjoy. ...
Sony PS3 firmware v2.70 released: chatrooms, video backup
SlashGear —
... Sony have released the PS3 v2.70 firmware update, presumably the “significant global announcement” they had ...
Sony and Microsoft update respective game console firmware
CrunchGear —
... Late last night, Sony and Microsoft pushed out releases for their respective game consoles. Firmware v2.70 for the PlayStation 3 adds text chat support for up to 16 players while in and out of gameplay and you can be in up to three chat rooms at once! A few other additions are included. ...
Sony PS3 Firmware Update Released
The Gadgeteer —
... Sony announced today the release of Firmware Update v2.70 for the PS3. This update includes a new text chat feature that allows users to chat with networked friends in game or in chat rooms. The friends list will appear on the XMB (XcrossMediaBar). The new update also allows for external backup of purchased media, a feature sorely needed and much overdue. For more on the firmware update, head over to Sony, or just boot up and get it! ...

