Home Manager says firmware 2.50, Home 1.00 set for October
by Andrew Yoon 
{ Sep 19th 2008 at 2:50PM }
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The firmware update will also be released in conjunction with Home version 1.00, according to the post. Currently, the beta is at version 0.98. The simultaneous release of firmware 2.50 and Home 1.00 has us thinking that perhaps this could mark the beginning of the wide release of Home. Stay tuned.
Update: Since writing this article, the PS.blog has updated about the expansion of the Home beta. More invites are being sent to users right now. The continued growth of the beta adds even more weight to the possibility that the final version of Home will be available next month.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
itbekevin2010 @ Sep 19th 2008 2:52PM
"head blows up "
Jake @ Sep 19th 2008 2:54PM
i really really really want this out now
or at least to be in the beta :P
Evi1d33d @ Sep 19th 2008 2:56PM
It's just Second Life without the yiffing... which means I'm in. Can't complaint about a free MMO can I.
kevin @ Sep 19th 2008 3:56PM
if you were in the beta as i am you wouldn't DARE call it second life.
first of all you can't fly.
this is in HD 720p second life is like crap
this has no p0rn0 like second life does and yea everyone has their apartments and there is not alot of custumization, we don't have tvs or even radios yet....
just saying this is nothing like second life TRUST me
benny boy @ Sep 19th 2008 4:43PM
It really is nothing like Second Life. People should probably actually try it out before labelling it as a Second Life clone.
Andy @ Sep 19th 2008 5:35PM
Would you say it being nothing like second life is a good or bad thing?
I like second life a little, but it's just way too buggy and bad graphics to play. Though I have played it at 1080p on my TV ;)
benny boy @ Sep 20th 2008 12:32PM
I'd have to say it's a good thing: it's so much easier and simpelr to use. Anyone can jump right in.
Metal_Gear @ Sep 19th 2008 2:58PM
I called it! I said it would be October, why else did they push LBP back a month when it has been complete for ages?
Jerses @ Sep 19th 2008 5:59PM
Agree. Al signs point to "YES" . But im guessing it will be like october 31.
PSN: Puselva @ Sep 19th 2008 6:29PM
Plus, doesn't BioShock have the little Home logo on its cover designating it as supporting Home, and it comes out on 10/20 or 10/21 if I'm not mistaken? I don't think it would have that unless Home were coming out pretty close to it...
Fane @ Sep 20th 2008 3:59PM
@Pulveda
That Bioshock cover is fan-made.
Fane @ Sep 20th 2008 5:44PM
Apologies to all if this is a double-post, but I wanted to make sure my apology/correction got posted.
Sorry, Puselva, that I got your name wrong the first time; no diss intended.
Skunk Ape @ Sep 19th 2008 3:02PM
Are we getting ingame xmb chat? Otherwise meh.
Tom @ Sep 19th 2008 7:35PM
Juh?
....what?
stargateheaven @ Sep 20th 2008 9:01AM
In game XMB chat? what?
I thought you could already do that.
If not.. you can use Mics in HOME.
Edmeist @ Sep 19th 2008 3:09PM
About Friggin' Time.
TinyTim121 @ Sep 19th 2008 3:42PM
Agreed
SolidOtacon @ Sep 19th 2008 3:09PM
Awesome Home Beta next month ! ! !
PSN-"Ryan_Regret" @ Sep 19th 2008 3:11PM
Sweeeeeeet
OddyOh @ Sep 19th 2008 3:11PM
Second Life for the PS3 at last.
Twinturbo120 @ Sep 19th 2008 3:28PM
I dont care how long it takes I'm still excited
rgoff31 @ Sep 19th 2008 3:35PM
Are these invites are sent to our email address tied to our PSN accounts or directly to the PS3?
JerJerBinks @ Sep 19th 2008 3:40PM
Directly to your email, I just got mine a few minutes ago.
Steve @ Sep 19th 2008 3:50PM
Yup. Right to the email. Just got mine too!!
Sweet!
rgoff31 @ Sep 19th 2008 5:01PM
It's a conspiracy. They must not like me because I don't have a large friends list or something.
Topsu @ Sep 19th 2008 3:40PM
w00t!
JerJerBinks @ Sep 19th 2008 3:40PM
I just got my Beta invite today, might check it out this weekend. However, I still believe that this is the biggest waste of time and resources Sony has invested in this generation. I know that the PS3 is supposed to be a digital hub, but the end goal is to produce games and profit. This doesn't seem to get them closer to that goal.
Phantom @ Sep 19th 2008 3:57PM
Well , home might get some people to buy PS3's ans in turn games . Also , I think tht might manage to make a few million off of advertising in home.
JerJerBinks @ Sep 19th 2008 3:58PM
I highly doubt that Home will be a system seller, but I agree that there is advertising revenue to be made at the consumers expense.
rykarreolacr @ Sep 19th 2008 3:47PM
I just got invited to the beta... I can't believe it!!!
Shaun @ Sep 19th 2008 3:59PM
I got in! I'm downloading it now!!! I'm so happy!!! Also, it's only 85MB??? weird.
jarhead906 @ Sep 19th 2008 4:03PM
I'm in agreement with Skunk Ape.
As long as Home covers the little things that XBLA has then I'll be happy. Home would just be a bonus for me.
I want In-Game XMB Chat, being able to view my pics saved onto my HDD, and being able to change some minor settings while in a game.
Oh and try to fix the loading icons for In-Game XMB load and the PSN ID cards. It looks unprofessional.
PSN: Puselva @ Sep 19th 2008 6:32PM
The long loading times bother me much more than the look of the icons.
Topsu @ Sep 19th 2008 3:59PM
Now when this MIGHT be close, I'll better to get ready for a disappointment.
HardBoiled @ Sep 19th 2008 4:16PM
i just checked .. i got nothing .. i'l check once more much later tonight .. if not then oh well i don't mind
and as to those who says YAY NEXT MONTH ! ... how do you know it will be next month ? when does Winter Officially Begin ? ( December 21st ) we may get it in October .. maybe November maybe even DECEMBER
Congrats to those who got the Beta today
Mr. T @ Sep 19th 2008 4:23PM
Looks like I'm one of the unlucky.
Devin @ Sep 19th 2008 5:19PM
based on what a lot of people are saying, let me guess....
You received an invite?
Kombat @ Sep 19th 2008 5:03PM
i didnt get nuffin!!!!!!!!!!!
wheres my Beta invite.. HOME BETA wud set my weekend off right dayum it mang!
Tarheel @ Sep 19th 2008 5:50PM
Just got mine. So far it's pretty nice.
Jerses @ Sep 19th 2008 6:01PM
Does anyone get any invite ?? maybe theyre not out yet
ericc280 @ Sep 19th 2008 6:23PM
man no HOME beta for me
Odan @ Sep 19th 2008 6:38PM
Got invited to the Beta today , logged on.
Its very much like Second life , just its a beta.. not a full version yet. Its not going to have the porn or anything adult oriented , clearly since this is going to be for any age, not just adults eventually.
But its very similar to second life, it looks similar.
I think Home is going to define the PS3 from just a black box to the next generation. To think a powerhouse console as its been called is going to be most known for a free program and a silly looking character from littlebigplanet.
Sinistar @ Sep 19th 2008 7:17PM
Looks like I got passed over this time, too. :(
Shaun @ Sep 19th 2008 7:25PM
No one on home has microphones! It's lame.
PSN: John-Paul-Jones @ Sep 19th 2008 8:20PM
Is this the FINAL finished and polished version (hence the version 1.00 mark), or is it the final version for the open beta? I'm going to be pissed if this version is the open beta.
ddog @ Sep 19th 2008 8:43PM
I want home so bad!!
Mr. T @ Sep 19th 2008 10:24PM
@Devin, when I meant unlucky, I meant as in I didn't recieve an invite.
AF @ Sep 19th 2008 11:31PM
It's not nearly as exciting as most of you are thinking, speaking from long term experience. And most of the customization of the apartment has been cut.
LatinoLA1 @ Sep 20th 2008 10:29AM
well i'll will still be waiting for the open beta in fall, since i never get invites and i think it might have something to do with the type of mail i have(aol mail) or something i have tried everything from turning off the spam blocker and everything but sometimes they still dont get tru or they just keep passing me over =/
EVOLOVE7 @ Sep 20th 2008 2:43AM
probably thell announce sumthing in the TOKYO GAME SHOW, like how they did in E3 with the movie and tv shows buying