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sprint · #1 03-07-2007, 06:12 PM

Im sure you're all aware of the new PS3 online feature 'Home'. Well it's now officially confirmed this free-to-download online community will be arriving on the PS3 this Autumn.

Home is a real-time online 3D, networked community available on the PLAYSTATION®Network. It allows PS3 users to interact, communicate, join online games, shop, share private content and even build and show off their own personal spaces to others in real time. Home will be available as a free download from the PLAYSTATION®Store and will launch directly from XMB™ (XrossMediaBar) on PS3.

With an avatar uniquely customized according to each user’s preference, users can explore the 3D community that is Home – a sleek, modern environment featuring spacious common areas; custom spaces dedicated to specific games; and personal apartments. Each user is assigned an apartment in Home where they can invite others to join them as they show off their own style in an area they can personalize themselves with furniture, art and other items – even a different view from their windows. They can also show their personal video, pictures and other digital media content found on their PS3 hard drives in their apartments. Very rich interactive communication with others is achieved through built in text, audio and video chat, along with sophisticated emotional animations for each character.

Sharing continues in the “Hall of Fame,” where users can display new 3D trophies that will be unlocked through in-game milestones for the games they own as well viewing the trophies of other users across the PLAYSTATION Network and for other games they’ve yet to purchase.

Via: Press Release

Hondan · #2 03-07-2007, 06:58 PM

Check out the GDC PS3 home trailer here. This thing is insane!

http://www.gameklip.com/v/2618/

kratoshommie · #3 03-07-2007, 07:30 PM

sounds awesome!! its miis and achievements rolled into one

Groove · #4 03-07-2007, 08:26 PM

http://ps3.advancedmn.com/article.php?artid=4127

All the media you could ever want for Home. This feature has tons of potential and if done right could make Xbox Live look like a toy.

*Chris* · #5 03-07-2007, 09:33 PM

I cant wait for PS3 now!

I know this won't be out till Autumn but hey...we waited 3 and a half months more for PS3 to actually be released in EU, so Im sure a couple more months for an actual DECENT, FREE community can't hurt

crispino13 · #6 03-08-2007, 10:02 PM

it looks so sick, xbox or wii have nothing like, see now the ps3 is starting to give us glimpses of what it is capable of. there must be much more to come.

Jer5078 · #7 03-08-2007, 10:59 PM

I saw the trailer today on and I was amazed. This is going to be a great thing for the PS3, its what it needs to actually prove how good this system actually is. Just the trailer is already making nintendo fanboys (dunno about microsoft ones, haven't looked) amazed.
When this comes out I think all of us on the forums should get on and meet with each other.

Charlie · #8 03-08-2007, 11:26 PM

I only like the idea that you can get customization stuff from BD games. I've always wondered why developers didn't take advantage of the big storage space and widespread usage of CD and DVD ROMs. I remember some Dreamcast games included wallpapers and even music on the disc as extras. Forget trophies, you should unlock extra styles for your Homii.

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