PlayStation 3 firmware v3.70 available soon [Update]
PlayStation Plus benefits
August 9, 2011 / 08:40 PM EDT / (@salromano)

PlayStation 3 firmware version 3.70 will be available for download “soon.” The update includes new features for PlayStation Plus subscribers, including the auto-syncing of trophies, a new “Recommend” button on the PlayStation Store, and a new icon on the XMB.

Here’s the breakdown, courtesy of the PlayStation Blog:

PlayStation Plus

  • A new auto upload function for online save data back-up will be added to make it easier to back-up your game save data. Under (Game), select the game for which you want to automatically upload saved data, and then press the Triangle button.
  • Also, Trophies will now sync automatically at the timing of Auto Download.

PlayStation Store

  • A new recommendation function will be added that enables you to share your recommendations for PlayStation Store items, such as games and videos, with PlayStation Network friends. You will be able to send messages with a store link from the product pages within the PlayStation Store.

XMB

  • You’ll be able to find and download all of the video applications available on PS3 directly from this new XMB category.
  • A folder labeled “My Channels” within this category will allow you to easily access your downloaded applications.
  • Any videos downloaded from the PlayStation store will continue to be placed in the existing Video category on the XMB

Blu-ray

  • 3D support will now be available when accessing Java-based special features on Blu-Ray
  • DTS-HD MA, DTS-HD HR decoding/bit stream output (or lossless audio) will be supported while playing Blu-ray 3D movies.
  • 3D digital photos in MPO format can now be viewed in 3D on the XMB and in the Photo Gallery app.

Stay tuned. These things usually go live the night they’re announced.

Update 8.10.11 12:26am: It’s out. Go download it.

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  • KingKelloggTheWaffleHaggler

    I wish the PSV could get the Xmb =\

    • http://xcite79.1up.com Keegs79

      @KingKelloggTheWaffleHaggler:

      Personally, I am tired of it, especially for the PS3 when I prefer to have everything stretched out to fit the screen instead having a single thin line across the screen. It looks boring and doesn’t have anything that pops. We had it for so long and the 360 had 3 revisions and liked the all more. We all have our own opinions though :)

      • KingKelloggTheWaffleHaggler

        @Keegs79: I cant stand the xboxs constant redesigns!

        • http://xcite79.1up.com Keegs79

          @KingKelloggTheWaffleHaggler:

          What does that matter when they improved the look and the filtering? It helps keep things fresh. That is why websites, magazines, and such always do it. Its for improvements.

          • KingKelloggTheWaffleHaggler

            @Keegs79: Except it wasnt an improvement,many people preferred the original ui.It was easier to navigate and better looking

            • http://xcite79.1up.com Keegs79

              @KingKelloggTheWaffleHaggler: Your so called “many others” huh? Great….now we are getting in a ridiculous argument about an opinion. Your argument seems bias when your arguing about navigation. The navigation with XBL is streamlined that makes everything integrated. It makes no since about navigation when it is more like PSN compared to before. That makes your argument ridiculous when you say you preferred the old style.

              PSN Store is a whole separate identity that makes it look out of place on the network. It also uses a lot of text. That is one example of how everything isn’t fit together. Through each of those tabs, they are small and look similar to phone apps rather than blended in as they do on XBL. Its a lot of little things that makes a difference but this is just me but I would not argue your point about others. Everyone is hesitant with change and always will be, it is appreciation that comes afterward.

              • KingKelloggTheWaffleHaggler

                @Keegs79: Wow,and you call me biased.

                Did you ever think that some people proffered these things to be separate?

                Its a matter of opinion,but you state yours as fact when it is not.

  • incredibilistic

    As much as I used to harp on Sony dropping the XMB the more I appreciate it when I use the 360.

    I still have my concerns about how disjointed some of the experiences are from application to application (which they should address) but otherwise the interface is very slick and very minimalistic, which is right up my alley.

    Even something as simple as the wallpaper and music that accompanies each game. I love stopping on the Limbo (demo) icon and hearing that ominous music. Sometimes I just leave it there while I do housework or if I’m just sitting on the couch reading.

    My favorite wallpaper/music icon is the Gran Turismo HD demo from 5 years ago. That jazzy little tune is so cool and it loops (seemingly) forever. Love it.

  • http://xcite79.1up.com Keegs79

    So your everyone?

    Who would want the PS Store separated with its own identity? It looks out of place that way. It that is the case than why have a XMB in the first place. The navigation with XBL is the same as throughout which common sense would tell you, its easier to navigate through XMB and different way than the text heavy and different design of the PS Store. With that said even Netflix is designed differently than the XMB while XBL has the same navigation as the store and everything else.

    How can you argue this? If you think I am bias than check out my gamertag on PSN. It is Keegs79 or go to my blog Xcite79.1up.com. I enjoy my PS3.