PS3 Firmware v2.40 FAQ Breakdown
• They are currently evaluating the opportunity for in-game voice chat, but they focused more on text chat for this update.
• In order to browse the internet, you must exit the game.
• You can only access the XMB when playing PLAYSTATION 3 titles. In the future you will be able to access it during movie playaback.
• You cannot change anything in the display settings while in-game.
• Sound output changes can be made while in-game.
• You cannot access the PLAYSTATION Store while in-game, but you may view your downloads.
• Custom soundtracks must be added in by developers, and it is up to them whether to patch old games to include it.
• Cross-game invites are not in the v2.40 update.
• They are working with developers to make sure trophies are included in all future titles.
• Trophies are attached to gamers’ PLAYSTATION Network ID’s, and they are not retroactive.
• They are evaluating opportunities to expand where trophies can be viewed such as a PC.
• Developers have no limit to how many trophies they can put in their game, but they must balance out the trophies.
• Getting a trophy doesn’t make a noise.
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