Cross game chat in 3.10

This morning we picked up on a story from VG247 suggesting cross-game chat would appear in the next firmware update for the PS3. Well, this afternoon we can reveal that, if our source is to be believed, this is indeed the case – we've had a chat with our own source (who wishes to remain anonymous) that has confirmed in principle that the next software update will feature an XMB-based cross game communication tool centred around voice chat.

I can't repeat everything that's been said in terms of new features, and certainly can't say 100% that this is going to happen (so don't get your hopes up) but if our source is correct, the next firmware will be available in either October or November. It's entirely possible that cross-game communication was planned for 3.00 but slipped at the last minute, but let's hope it makes it out for the next update, eh? If we get anything else, we'll pass it on.

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If it does happen that would be the nail in the coffin for Microsoft unless they start putting out a slew of really great games besides Halo and Forza. Will be very interesting to see if this happens and what effect it will have on sales. Seriously cross game chat plus dedicated servers for first party games would dominate online gaming for consoles.

that would be awesome.... my question is how can MS justify a 60 dollar online service when the ps3 is so close to equalling it in services?yarou1000

[QUOTE="yarou1000"]that would be awesome.... my question is how can MS justify a 60 dollar online service when the ps3 is so close to equalling it in services?93soccer

[QUOTE="93soccer"][QUOTE="yarou1000"]that would be awesome.... my question is how can MS justify a 60 dollar online service when the ps3 is so close to equalling it in services?zoidsj

[QUOTE="93soccer"][QUOTE="yarou1000"]that would be awesome.... my question is how can MS justify a 60 dollar online service when the ps3 is so close to equalling it in services?zoidsj

I don't get some of you idiots. If you got the 360 on the brain that much just buy one.

Anyway, I've been pining for cross game chat since I bought a PS3. I feel that it's a necessary feature for uniting the community.

[QUOTE="yarou1000"]that would be awesome.... my question is how can MS justify a 60 dollar online service when the ps3 is so close to equalling it in services?93soccer

[QUOTE="yarou1000"]that would be awesome.... my question is how can MS justify a 60 dollar online service when the ps3 is so close to equalling it in services?dotWithShoes

Oh I don't know... maybe the fact that it has a better community, more organized, more connected etc. 93soccer

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[QUOTE="93soccer"] Oh I don't know... maybe the fact that it has a better community, more organized, more connected etc. dotWithShoes

[QUOTE="yarou1000"]that would be awesome.... my question is how can MS justify a 60 dollar online service when the ps3 is so close to equalling it in services?93soccer

[QUOTE="dotWithShoes"][QUOTE="zoidsj"]Lmao at all three, especially the first one:lol:

zoidsj

I don't get some of you idiots. If you got the 360 on the brain that much just buy one.

Anyway, I've been pining for cross game chat since I bought a PS3. I feel that it's a necessary feature for uniting the community.

TheActionFigure

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[QUOTE="dotWithShoes"] You like laughing at true statements?dotWithShoes

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[QUOTE="dotWithShoes"] You like laughing at true statements?dotWithShoes

[QUOTE="dotWithShoes"][QUOTE="zoidsj"]While the last two may be correct to some degree theyre not much better than what sony has or to justify a $60 price tag

zoidsj

[QUOTE="dotWithShoes"][QUOTE="zoidsj"]While the last two may be correct to some degree theyre not much better than what sony has or to justify a $60 price tag

yarou1000

[QUOTE="yarou1000"][QUOTE="dotWithShoes"] Since when has Xbox Live been $60?dotWithShoes

[QUOTE="yarou1000"][QUOTE="dotWithShoes"] Since when has Xbox Live been $60?dotWithShoes

yes finally i can play alot of my favorite games and talk to most of my friends

yes finally i can play alot of my favorite games and talk to most of my friends

L30KinG

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yes finally i can play alot of my favorite games and talk to most of my friends

Mutt523

yes finally i can play alot of my favorite games and talk to most of my friends

[QUOTE="yarou1000"][QUOTE="Mutt523"] It's only a rumor...Mutt523

[QUOTE="L30KinG"]

yes finally i can play alot of my favorite games and talk to most of my friends

Mutt523

the PS3 Slim was only a rumor O_o

now it's real

[QUOTE="Mutt523"][QUOTE="yarou1000"] i want it to be true so bad....btw did snake win?yarou1000

[QUOTE="Mutt523"][QUOTE="L30KinG"]

yes finally i can play alot of my favorite games and talk to most of my friends

the PS3 Slim was only a rumor O_o

now it's real

[QUOTE="zoidsj"]

Oh I don't know... maybe the fact that it has a better community, more organized, more connected etc. 93soccer

[QUOTE="Mutt523"][QUOTE="L30KinG"]

yes finally i can play alot of my favorite games and talk to most of my friends

LightR

the PS3 Slim was only a rumor O_o

now it's real

[QUOTE="Doomtime"]

[QUOTE="zoidsj"]Lmao at all three, especially the first one:lol:

MJ4040

[QUOTE="zoidsj"]Lmao at all three, especially the first one:lol:

[QUOTE="MJ4040"][QUOTE="Doomtime"] The integration of programs(Netflix, Msn Messenger, Facebook, Twitter, Last FM) and a better interface overall. Although PSN is slowly catching up. Also I only pay about $30 a year. Gotta keep your eyes open for deals.

Mutt523

Stop right there mutt. We are not talking about the 360 on this thread, we are talking about this rumor.

[QUOTE="MJ4040"][QUOTE="Doomtime"] The integration of programs(Netflix, Msn Messenger, Facebook, Twitter, Last FM) and a better interface overall. Although PSN is slowly catching up. Also I only pay about $30 a year. Gotta keep your eyes open for deals.

yarou1000

[QUOTE="Mutt523"][QUOTE="MJ4040"] Oh I'm sorry, but since PS3 users have the ACTUAL INTERNET we wont be needing any of that internet related stuff.yarou1000

Stop right there mutt. We are not talking about the 360 on this thread, we are talking about this rumor.

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[QUOTE="Mutt523"] Not to mention all of our computers have actual internet too. If I want facebook or netflix I would move my cursor 2in ^ that way in type in facebook.comMutt523

Stop right there mutt. We are not talking about the 360 on this thread, we are talking about this rumor.

[QUOTE="Mutt523"][QUOTE="yarou1000"]

Stop right there mutt. We are not talking about the 360 on this thread, we are talking about this rumor.

yarou1000

[QUOTE="yarou1000"][QUOTE="Mutt523"] Since when did I mention ANYTHING about the 360 in that post? All I said is that our computers have internet too. Mutt523

u are trying to just ify why its not worth it to get live.... We are PS3 users lets agree that the 360 and all its features suck.... continueing on with whether or not this is true...i really wish sony would tell us wat they are developing at leastyarou1000

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[QUOTE="93soccer"] Oh I don't know... maybe the fact that it has a better community, more organized, more connected etc. Doomtime

Ok look, I use both PSN and XBL, and in many ways, PSN is BETTER IMO, though I think XBL is the better service. They are both great, though. The yearly fee for XBL is worth it if you play online. It's only a little over $4 per month. PSN is free, and the service has improved constantly through system updates. You can't complain about that. :)

Ok look, I use both PSN and XBL, and in many ways, PSN is BETTER IMO, though I think XBL is the better service. They are both great, though. The yearly fee for XBL is worth it if you play online. It's only a little over $4 per month. PSN is free, and the service has improved constantly through system updates. You can't complain about that. :)

Doolz2024