If you go to this site you will find an aticle which states something better is going to be announced
What else could it be. Its not public beta entry for everyone, its not the game, possibly could be the demo, But something beter then the beta would not be the demo unless the demo was like the beta and we could play online. The only other thing it could be would be the release date.
As of today most people belived that Qore Buyers (not subscribers) did not get a code. But Today I recieved a Beta code from PlayStation 3 UnderGround. (Will Write review after playing it)
It has been ‘confirmed’ that the update for the PS3 is tommorow (oct 15). Here are the details:
Announcing PS3 v2.50
The next system software updates for both the PLAYSTATION 3 and PSP will be available tomorrow! Here’s a quick rundown of the great new features that we’ll be able to enjoy from 15 October 2008:PS3 System Software version 2.50
- Improved Official Bluetooth Headset wireless headset support, including an on-screen indicator that shows volume, battery charge, and mute functions.
- Bluetooth Headset Wireless headset High Quality (HQ) mode, which utilises advanced wireless technologies and the headset’s dual-microphone design to enable clear and wide-band wireless voice communication with PS3 system.
- An in-game screenshot capture tool – titles that support the feature will be announced in the future.
- PS3 Trophies user interface enhancement – When players acquire a Trophy, the in-game notification will now include the specific Trophy icon created by the developer, while more intuitive options for comparing Trophies with friends have been added, including an icon to represent each Trophy level.
- Video – Video scene search functionality will provide thumbnails to help you find a particular scene in a video more easily.
- Information Board – The Information Board will be able to include direct links to PlayStation Store, making it easier for PS3 owners to download content that they read about on the Information Board.
- Power save – PS3 owners will have the option to automatically shut-off their console or controllers after pre-selected periods of inactivity.
- Flash 9 content becomes supported on the Internet Browser.
I THINK HOME is going to be released with it, no word on that yet, although with the video they released they didn’t mention anything, but some official sites did mention HOME will be released with 2.50, as did I. We will just have to wait and see. The update is diffinatly going to be sometime this week, if not tommorow due to the fact that PSN is down and so are the severs “Severs are down for Maintainence”. So if my facts are right, hope you all enjoy the update I will write a overview of it tommorow.
Windows Live Messenger Beta is out and it is actually quite impressive. This may be the only Microsoft product I know which doesn’t have something OVERLY wrong about it. The layout is easy to use, the changes are noticeable, you can customize your layout, when you click on a link it doesn’t open Internet Explorer it opens your default browser, and it doesn’t make you download a tool bar. The Beta has a few extra features like groups; customize your sign in sound so that when you sign on, people will know it’s you. It also has a whole new layout which is a little worse for me, I like to have the photos and stuff on the right because if I am watching a YouTube video I just hide the pictures and only leave the text. The Beta is worth it but there are a few issues like not being able to see your custom emoticon, but the others can. You can to but only before you hit ‘Enter’ (after you do the icons change to the text format 
= : P).
Xbox 360 has CONFIRMED that the following News is true:
The release will be before the end of this year. “News has leaked out that the Harmonix Rock Band 2 game told gamers to “Check out the New XBox Experience coming in November!”” as said on the site.
But for those of you who do not have Xbox live don’t dispair the dashboard update will be on any game that comes out after the update. He has confirmed that there will be Harddrive installs but you will still need the game disc to prevent piracy. New estitics such as a new 3D look to the dashboard, the new guide will be a mini version of the current dashboard just a more simpliar. And now you can -in-game- you can change your 360 settings. So you no longer have to exit a game to change the settings of your 360. You now have Avatars, you can invite freinds to party up before games. So you will bassically be parting up in the dashboard and then the host can launch the game, given that all the party members have the game. Multi-person private chat which was one of the big sellers. The new arcade games which include MANY people like a mini TV show. You can also share videos, pictures.
The update seems to be big. Lets just hope that HOME is going to be released this year with 2.50.
Source: http://www.current.com.au/2008/09/26/article/XPNMJPZSEI.html
