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Rumortoid: June is the month of in-game XMB? photo

It's still a rumor at this point, but the mighty Internet has been not so quietly rumbling about something called in-game XMB, and its connection to every firmware update the PS3 has ever had. Did you actually think that this one would be any different?

The latest word on the street has it that firmware update version 2.40 is the magic number -- and we can expect it as soon as June. According to sources quoted by IGN, that universal friend's list, trophies, and in-game messaging that PS3 owners have been jonesing over since the console was first released, will soon be a reality.

Keep in mind that we've all been down this road many times before, so keep your enthusiasm to a minimum until something concrete is announced by Sony. However, we invite you to think about the timing of this whole thing. With Metal Gear Solid 4's June release date -- Could you think of a better time than now for Sony to step up to the plate deliver a nice two-pronged attack? We can't either.

[Thanks, Adam] 








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king3vbo's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/30/2008 10:09
king3vbo
Yes plz do want kkthxbai
Qraze's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/30/2008 10:15
Qraze
i shall hold my breath. i really think it'll be tonight or monday. but definitely before mgs.
ParaParaKing's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/30/2008 10:18
ParaParaKing
I will believe in the in-game XMB once it's there.
Luigi's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/30/2008 10:25
Luigi
And then, all Hell will break loose.
MrSadistic's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/30/2008 10:25
MrSadistic
Nah.

In-game XMB is just a made-up marketing tool to push out more PS3s. It's the truth. I'm an expert at these sorts of things.
Tubatic's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/30/2008 10:32
Tubatic
Alright, I'm gonna be that guy that asks: WTH is XMB?
Tubatic's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/30/2008 10:34
Tubatic
Alright, I'm gonna be that guy that asks: WTH is XMB?
bubuli's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/30/2008 10:43
bubuli
@Tubatic: Cross Media Bar. that menu system when you boot up your PS3. for the XBox 360, you can always bring it up (even in the middle of the game) using the shiny silver button. currently, in the PS3, you cannot...which kind of sucks.
naib's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/30/2008 10:46
naib
It's the Cross Media Bar.

We're all anxious cause communication on the PS3 is pretty frustrating. If I'm playing a game and y0j1mb0 sends me an orgy invite I can't politely decline without quitting the game. Hence all the excitement about in-game XMB.
naib's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/30/2008 10:50
naib
It's also worth mentioning that some games do have in-game XMB(to a degree). I can message people from Hot Shots golf, but only when I'm in the online lobby.
Projectexodus's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/30/2008 11:13
Projectexodus
Sweet! Just ordered a PS3 with MGS4. Now I'll have more to look forward too.
necrozen's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/30/2008 11:18
necrozen
Well im holding all excitement, but heres hoping this is real.
Quest's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/30/2008 11:39
Quest
great news and hope it's true
Rhoq's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/30/2008 11:45
Rhoq
Great news. Now give me "Home", please.
DV2FOX's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/30/2008 11:47
DV2FOX
Great but will wait all the time
Corak's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/30/2008 11:54
Corak
Not holding my breath, and its about damn time.
Vohaul79's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/30/2008 11:59
Vohaul79
Not going to get excited till it actually happens...I really miss my gamerscore from when I had a 360. Dunno why but theres something juicy about dragging 1000pts out of a game. Hopefully Sony's variation will have a similar feel.

Custom soundtrack loss ruined me on Tiger Woods now that I have a ps3. I used to kick back on a sat. and listen to my music collection while playing some golf on my 360.

Trophies and Music arn't essentials like communication is, however they remain something I sorely miss from my previous console.

My question is, will they eventually give me my points (sorry) trophies, for Drakes / Heavenly Sword / Lair / Assassins / Gta4 etc etc...?
Crunshii's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/30/2008 12:13
Crunshii
/praymode On

/waittime 390days

/Idontcaremodetillithappns Active
monosylabik's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/30/2008 12:23
monosylabik
june

believe
CALkulon's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/30/2008 12:41
CALkulon
Not going to happen.

Or to put it another way, if it does happen, I'll start shitting out Home Open Beta keys.
Simmy's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/30/2008 13:08
Simmy
Sweetness, if indeed the rumors turn out to be true then it will no doubt cause me and everyone else to become a trophy whore. I'm hoping that all games - GTA4, RFoM, UT3 and GH3 will have patches released so I can play through them once again
Lord Helmet's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/30/2008 13:17
Lord Helmet
IN-COMMENT XMB
Sterling Aiayla Lyons's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/30/2008 13:19
Sterling Aiayla Lyons
Lol, in game XMB.

Whats next, 360 blu-ray drives...oh wait...

Seriously though, I'd be more excited if home was given a hard release date. In game XMB would be a nice little tweak too though.
bleep's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/30/2008 14:29
bleep
Hmm Grim do think this will actually happen or are you just stokin' the rumor mill?
Qraze's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/30/2008 14:49
Qraze
this rumor mill is on near every gamesite bleep.
Syn's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/30/2008 14:51
Syn
I don't care about communication, and I don't care about the dumbass gamerscore, but I do want music.
Takeshi's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/30/2008 16:59
Takeshi
Like Naib said. There are a lot of games that have 'Partial in-game XMB'. If the developers can do it, Sony can do it too. I think Burnout was the first game to have that feature, which is a loooooong time ago. Pleasy hurry.
Keaglez's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/30/2008 21:58
Keaglez
Hurray!
broonor's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/30/2008 22:59
broonor
Mmm trophies. I have to replay all my games as it is due to formatted hard drive and new tv anyway, so here's an additional bonus. Looks like I won't be playing anything but Rock Band till I can has trophy
mistic's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/31/2008 00:52
mistic
Damn I really hope this is true!
PixelJunky's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/02/2008 08:21
PixelJunky
It'll definitely be nice to have these feature additions. To be honest though, I've been having a blast gaming on my PS3 anyway.
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