Home v1.00.17 out now for existing 0.98 users

[pmac]

I just thought to take a look to my download list, and noticed the Home logo looked different.
It was also smaller in size than the .98 version i recalled being 85MB, this was only 77MB.
So i downloaded it and installed and sure enough, it was diffferent right from the get go, because it installed to a different location that 0.98 did. So I am going in to take a look now. Go get yours when you can.

UPDATE (5 minutes later): It looks like it is not live at this stage. Like the 0.98 version, I can not connect at this stage, but it is installed ready to go. I just get a network error when connection.
I will let you know when it goes live if I happen to be here when it does.

Paul

Edit: Although crappy. I have attached a couple of pictures of the new install for 1.00.17 but still can not log into the whole thing, it just gives me an error message disconnected from server.

[DaMexiRican]

Also, if you bought anything from the mall, clothes/furniture, etc. you'll have to re-download them if you already had the v.98 of Home.

[Shin-Ra]

Some Hong Kong specific info but most of this is relevant.

System Update on Thursday, 20th November

Note: Users will not be able to access to PlayStation®Home from 16:00 today to tomorrow morning due to system update. We apologize for any inconvenience caused.

Major updates include the following:

■New location in the XMB™
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When you start PlayStation®Home from [Game] on the XMB™, software updating will be started automatically. When update completes, the icon of PlayStation®Home will be removed from [Game] on the XMB™ and relocated to [PlayStation®Network].

■ Becoming a Pan-Asia Online Space
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Before this update, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Singapore are having their own PlayStation®Home. Now, they are sharing one single space together! Users from these three regions can enter into the same space and enjoy the fun of PlayStation®Home with each other.


■ Opening of Home Cafe
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Home Café will be open with this update. Different kinds of events are under preparation and will be held here.


■ Additional / Revamped Features
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● The virtual PSP™ (PlayStation®Portable) has turned into the Menu Pad.



● "My Home Space" is now called "Personal Space".
● “Market Place” is now called “Shopping Mall".
● Users have to set up their PlayStation®Network wallet before purchasing any item in “Shopping Mall”.
● “Online Manual” is added in the “Help” menu. You can read detailed user guide from the browser.
● Tutorial is added.
● Club feature is added.
A club is an organization for users that share the same objectives.
・You have to purchase a club before using it. But during Closed Beta test you can use it for free.
・Each user account can only create one club.
・The maximum number of members for each club is 32, including the creator.
・The maximum number of clubs each user can join is 5, including the one created by that user.
Note: if you have joined 5 clubs already, then you cannot create your own club.

※ To learn more about how to create a club, please refer to Menu Pad > “Help” > “Clubs”.
※ You have to set up your PlayStation®Network wallet before purchasing a club.
※ Club is a service that requires regular payment. During Closed Beta test users can enjoy this service free of charge.
● Clubhouse feature is added.
Clubhouse is a private place for members of a club to gather around. Even users that are not added to your Friends List can request to join or get invited.



・The maximum number of members to enter a clubhouse at the same time is 32, including the creator.
　※ Users that are not members of the club will not be able to enter the associated clubhouse.
・You can add furniture to the clubhouse.
・Bulletin Board is available in the clubhouse.
Only the leader (owner of the clubhouse) or subleaders (assigned by the leader) can post messages on the board.
　Maximum number of messages to be posted at the same time is 4.
※ Note: all the clubs and clubhouses will be deleted at the end of Closed Beta test.

● Some gestures are changed.
● Some screens in the Wardrobe are changed.
● Steps to exit Wardrobe are changed as follows:
Press the × button to display the exit screen, then select “Exit Wardrobe”.
● Log-in screen is changed.
● Background download is now available for space download.
● You can now view the “Session List” to check game sessions that are available in your current location.
　You can join the game from the Session List.
● You will be automatically signed out if you have been inactive for a set period of time.
● You can see the avatar motion when playing bowling.
● Power gauge is shown when playing pool.

■ Special arrangement for previously purchased items in Market Place (Shopping Mall)
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Due to revamp to the item management system, this service will now be linked with PlayStation®Network wallet. All the items you have purchased in Shopping Mall will be deleted temporarily and the shopping feature will be out of service after the update on the 20th of November. We apologize for any inconvenience caused. Items will be available in the Shopping Mall again in the future and details will be announced in the official website.
Rewards obtained before and default items will not be deleted.

※ You have to set up your PlayStation®Network wallet before purchasing items in the Shopping Mall. Please refer to the PS3™ online manual for details on the PlayStation®Network wallet.
■Note
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Please note that the following Club features cannot function properly:
●When the subleader of a club select “Resign”, an error message will be displayed and the user will not be able to resign.
A subleader must be demoted by the leader first before he / she can resign from the club.
●If you stay in a clubhouse for a long period of time, your club menu may not be able to refreshed to reflect the latest information. In this case, “List is empty” may be displayed when you select “My Clubs” in your club menu even though you are already a club member.
※ This problem will be solved when you log in to PlayStation®Home again.
These problems will be fixed in the future. We apologize for any inconvenience caused.

[pmac]

Shin-Ra, any idea when it will be up and running? Or is it just me that can't login?

[sega_smasher]

such excitement!!! EEEK!!!

[quexos]

Finally. I wasn't even expecting it these days and there it is. I'm really curious about this application.

[PA_Kid]

Ok, Clubs and Clubhouses definitely change the dynamic - so we could build a Blu-ray.com clubhouse and have an easy way to congregate.

Still not sure how frequently that will draw me to default in Home, but it's encouraging. If it runs fairly quick, I could see using the XMB to jump right from a game back to Home.

[DaMexiRican]

But due to the size of how many people can join your club I think we'll have a lot of members from here missing out.

[PA_Kid]

Originally Posted by MiguelitoDaMexiRican

But due to the size of how many people can join your club I think we'll have a lot of members from here missing out.

Well I noticed that the clubhouses said a limit of 32 people in it at a time, not a limit of 32 members - I wonder if that means a clubhouse would work better

[LynxFX]

Pretty big update with a lot of issues fixed, or features added. Background downloading of new spaces is huge.

I like the club feature too. Much better for clans, or forums like this one.

[pmac]

I'm in and it is up and running now.

[dk3dknight]

Originally Posted by PA_Kid

Well I noticed that the clubhouses said a limit of 32 people in it at a time, not a limit of 32 members - I wonder if that means a clubhouse would work better

Most likely 32 person instances.. meaning for example say we have 10 instances, and each one has 32 members in it...

Wait I already hammered out my idea why im reiterating it nothing is being gained by that...

hmm

Anyway tonight I shall join if I can find it.. lol

[sega_smasher]

i wanna join...too bad i'm not a Home tester...

[saprano]

So what do you beta testers think about this new update? is it a vast improvment?

[pmac]

I like being able to sit down anywhere, last version you had to stand, it gets tiring standing all day Attachment 4261. Clubs is a nice idea. But they removed (for now) the extra add-ons like shopping (Mall is there, but you can't buy the furniture etc.), and the Far Cry spaces. But I am sure they will add them back soon enough with plenty other spaces, (3GIGs, is a lot of area based on the size each area uses. They only take 35MB downloads approx. for each area. Currently 6 possible areas to roam.
1. Your Space (It's like a Condo on Yacht Club property)
2. Central (An area that gives you access to 1,3,4,5...But you can access any area from anywhere directly through your console and teleport (for lack of a better word) there)
3. Shopping Mall
4. Arcade/Bowling Alley
5. Theatre
6. Club (up to 5 different clubs, but I am sure they all look the same as far as the 4 walls and a roof)

[dk3dknight]

It has not moved to the open beta yet.

So for better words all is good...

*Smiles at the NDA fairy*