Sony: PS3 In-Game XMB Being Worked On
Posted by x3sphere at December 4, 2007, 11:09 am
When the 2.0 firmware update for PS3 was finally released, many users were disappointed over the fact that the update did not include in-game XMB access as originally expected.
The good news is that we still may see in-game XMB packed in a future firmware update. Don’t take my word for it, you can take Sony marketing VP Peter Dille’s word for it:
As far as in-game XMB access, we know it’s a feature that’s important to our consumers. Because PS3 packs so much advanced technology “under the hood,” it takes some time to implement major, new functionalities, but we are working hard on addressing this feature, as well as continually expand the capabilities and functionalities of PS3. We expect firmware updates to continue in 2008 and throughout the product’s lifecycle as new technologies and enhancements become available.
So there you have it. In-game XMB functionality is being worked on after all. Haven’t a clue when we’ll get it, but rest assured that it is coming — eventually.
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Hmmz Sony seems to be making "progress" on something that should have already been on the last update. They say 2008, so don't hope for an early 08 release for in game XMB. Also, no word on DivX, so to me it seems like DivX is an Xbox only update. It would also not suprise me is if in-game XMB becomes released late 2008.