Not to be outdone by Microsoft’s Xbox 360 – which sees the addition of social media aspects such as twitter and Facebook today – The PS3 will also be adding Facebook to its XMB. Playstation Blog has detailed additions which will be made to the console via its newest firmware version, 3.10, and the biggest new inclusion is Facebook.
PS3 Facebook integration will allow you to automatically update your Facebook news feed with your in-game shenanigans, new trophies and your PSN Store activity. Thrilling, thrilling stuff this. It all seems a bit pointless if you consider that the PS# has a browser that allows you to access Facebook and twitter anyway.
Additional highlights from update 3.10 include:
- The Photo category on the XMB has been revamped to make it easier to see more of your photos stored on the PS3.
- The PSN Friends List has been modified based on feedback we received after update 3.00. Additionally, you can now choose a color for your PSN ID on the XMB.
Missing is any mention of oft-rumoured Cross-Game chat, a feature that would bring the free PSN just one step closer to the cohesiveness of Xbox Live’s paid-for service.
There’s a video of the 3.10 update in action after the jump.
Last Updated: November 17, 2009
jamie dalgetty
November 17, 2009 at 16:57
it would be nice if they did something similar with the music tab. right now it is a huge pain to scroll through thousands of songs…
SlippyMadFrog
November 17, 2009 at 18:51
Although Sony is original in most of their endeavors, this seems just sad. If they ever want to overtake XBL they need to drop this “me too” strategy when it comes to the PSN and focus on features the XBL doesn’t have. This is all IMO of course.
RSA-Ace
November 17, 2009 at 21:13
Yeah I agree. But i don’t see anything ‘me too’ about this.
I mean the PS3 has a browser… All Sony needed to do is advertise this fact more and kind of slap MS in the face when they announced twitter/facebook stuff. They really should’ve said “ummm we’ve had this since launch”.
LazySAGamer
November 17, 2009 at 21:47
I wonder if there is anyway to stop it repeatedly asking for permission to post to Facebook, I can see that getting really old really quickly.
ouji-san
November 23, 2009 at 10:16
Well Ive tried the facebook crap on the 360….its crap your not missing anything trust me.. it was good idea sure..but if you put something out there make sure it works.. cause it really is better on your phone than the xbox 360.. not sure on the PS3 busy downloading the update..