Firmware Update 2.50 (Screen Grabbing)

[vladittude0583]

http://www.psxextreme.com/ps3-news/3672.html

Obviously, the biggest update of the year brought PlayStation 3 owners the in-game XMB and Trophy support, but that doesn't mean Sony is done enhancing their next-gen console. Far from it. And if the following details are accurate, firmware update 2.50 will add yet another cool feature.

According to CVG, the update will include screen grabbing, which will let the player pause a game and snag a photo of the on-screen action. This supposed "development source" says it's definitely coming, but the details are relatively sparse. There's still no knowing what we could actually do with the pic once it's "grabbed," but there are a variety of reasons to screen-capture. Some people may want to toss up a shot of their single-player activity onto the online community, just to prove their skills. Or maybe something absolutely strange happened on your PS3, and you want everyone in the world to know what it is. Share and share alike could be the new motto when it comes to screen grabbing, and it'd be just another reason to interact with your Network pals. We think.

Anyway, this certainly isn't confirmed and we have no release date or official details on firmware update 2.50. Frankly, there are several rumors going around about 2.50, but this one seems to be the most prominent for now. We'll let you know whenever Sony decides to release concrete details.

[blu-rayfan101]

OHHHH YAH can't wait! So many funny things to show.

[quexos]

Yeah, it's always a pleasure to see upgrades for the machine

[Blu-ray Fanatic]

I hope so. That way I can "screen grab" Megan Fox and use it as a wallpaper on my computer.

[russ]

I have been asking for screenshot capabilities out of the ps3 since I got mine over a year ago. This would be a ridiculously useful feature for me and I applaud them for finally considering a feature useful to me.

[JLaSoul]

yeah can't wait, are we able to screen capture with blu-ray movies already I think someone on this forum was taking pics from there ps3, well regardless I am waiting for a single game to have your own background music dang it.

[sega_smasher]

yeah the screen capture is cool but what about LWP?

[Gamekid]

Originally Posted by vladittude0583

http://www.psxextreme.com/ps3-news/3672.html

Obviously, the biggest update of the year brought PlayStation 3 owners the in-game XMB and Trophy support, but that doesn't mean Sony is done enhancing their next-gen console. Far from it. And if the following details are accurate, firmware update 2.50 will add yet another cool feature.

According to CVG, the update will include screen grabbing, which will let the player pause a game and snag a photo of the on-screen action. This supposed "development source" says it's definitely coming, but the details are relatively sparse. There's still no knowing what we could actually do with the pic once it's "grabbed," but there are a variety of reasons to screen-capture. Some people may want to toss up a shot of their single-player activity onto the online community, just to prove their skills. Or maybe something absolutely strange happened on your PS3, and you want everyone in the world to know what it is. Share and share alike could be the new motto when it comes to screen grabbing, and it'd be just another reason to interact with your Network pals. We think.

Anyway, this certainly isn't confirmed and we have no release date or official details on firmware update 2.50. Frankly, there are several rumors going around about 2.50, but this one seems to be the most prominent for now. We'll let you know whenever Sony decides to release concrete details.

Sounds like a borrowed idea from super smash bros brawl. For those of you that don't have the game. When you play and pause, you can take photos and post them online. One thing that I wonder about this. Where do you draw the line for what you can and can't post? I really doubt that you could post just about anything, even if you put in a curse word or two. What tricks does Sony have up their sleeves?

[EvolutionCherry]

This would be awesome for those of us who likes screencaps. You can capture 1080p images. This so is made of win......that is if it's true.

[iNCREDiPiNOY]

Yes!!!!

[Shin-Ra]

Originally Posted by Gamekid

Sounds like a borrowed idea from super smash bros brawl. For those of you that don't have the game. When you play and pause, you can take photos and post them online. One thing that I wonder about this. Where do you draw the line for what you can and can't post? I really doubt that you could post just about anything, even if you put in a curse word or two. What tricks does Sony have up their sleeves?

Games like flOw and Resistance have allowed screencaps since late last year. Plenty of PSP games (LocoRoco, WipEout Pulse..), before that, Gran Turismo 4 on the PS2 and who knows what before that on game systems.

Pretty sure Shiki-tei allows posting of pics for others to see in addition to screenshot capture.

[richterbon23]

I would like it if we can grab these screens and use them as the background on the PS3

[Gamekid]

We'll find out from Sony what the update gives us.

[alphapyro]

Originally Posted by Gamekid

We'll find out from Sony what the update gives us.

Yes, indeed, what the update gives us from Sony will find out we.


Screen cap is good.. but what about VIDEO? Hmmmm? Maybe one day I'd like to post a vid of me killing CYMBOL with a land mine thrown by me from a jetpack high above him whilst he nonchalantly prances across a field.

[CYMBOL]

Originally Posted by alphapyro

Yes, indeed, what the update gives us from Sony will find out we.


Screen cap is good.. but what about VIDEO? Hmmmm? Maybe one day I'd like to post a vid of me killing CYMBOL with a land mine thrown by me from a jetpack high above him whilst he nonchalantly prances across a field.

It doesn't record dreams. . .

[Gamekid]

Where would photos be stored?

[cathexist]

Originally Posted by Blu-ray Fanatic

I hope so. That way I can "screen grab" Megan Fox and use it as a wallpaper on my computer.

Oh I'll "grab" her alright

Anyway...yes, it is always night to see more updates and features coming.

[Icemage]

Originally Posted by Gamekid

Where would photos be stored?

Uh.. in the photo section of the XMB, just like every game that can already do screenshots?

[alphapyro]

Originally Posted by CYMBOL

It doesn't record dreams. . .

whoaaaa snap!


Comin' your way, partner!

[Blu Titan]

Very nice..PS3 STILL rules in my book!