PS3 1.60: Background downloading works while gaming

[wraggster]

via JOYSTIQ

So we knew that the PlayStation 3 1.60 firmware update would add the much requested background downloading function, and we'd heard rumors that background downloading wouldn't work while gaming, but thanks to a press release from Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (we hear they've got something going on this week), it looks like the system will be able to download stuff while you're playing games. Apparently, the system will allow you to queue up six pieces of content from the PlayStation Store while using other functions of the system, notably playing games and watching videos (Blu-ray?). These downloads can be tracked using a new "Download Management" menu under the XMB's Network icon. While at first you may think the ability to just queue up downloads while gaming doesn't necessarily mean those downloads will proceed, IGN confirmed with Sony that "you'll be able to play games offline while downloads work in the background, and if you hop online your queue will simply pause until you disconnect." We'll be sure to test out the functionality tomorrow when 1.60 drops.

[VFerg]

Thats the first thing I hated from the PS3 when I brought one. Its actually one of the only things I had a problem with when I got the system. I would have even been happy if I had the chance to browse the store some more or play music but this is what I ultimately wanted later on. Great news thanks.

[ElRazur]

Good to hear this. Now i await to see this midnight today when it is released.

[Psumoni]

Just got the update, and it didn't look like the folding@home update could be downloaded in the background. Oh well I am happy that now when I switch to default boot other OS it gives me the option to reboot right after changing it. :thumbup:

[ElRazur]

^^^ I thought the firmware aint available until midnight?

[devdj]

so i wonder can ya download and play your game online without lag of the internet

[ElRazur]

^^^ From my online game experience on RfoM - there was about 32 of us and there wasnt any lag at all. Also i never expereince any lagg whilst playing RR7.

I wonder if it would be the same for pro evo on the ps3.

Having said all of thise, i dont think lagging is down to the ps3 but the actual game servers from the provider might be the cause.

EDIT
just realised i didnt exactly answer your question.

[jonezybaby]

cant download and play online, it says that