I do love XMB as well. It's simple, elegant, and functional. I love that my PSP and PS3 have the same design; they flow into each other which is great.

MS should tie the Zune, Xbox, and Windows under a theme as well and make them talk to each other to the extent the PSP/PS3 do.

berribrand

@hammertime94: Wow, that was off-topic... Anyone, XMB + Vaio will be awesome. That is all.

hammertime94

I just bought my PSP and i LOVE the Xross media bar i hope they do integrate it into more of their products.

SirNirian

Want!!! I really wish someone would release an open source XMB-like Linux shell that could be integrated into a lightweight version of Linux specifically for media and internet use... It would transform any capable computer into a perfect media center. Plus, you could fully customize it. If I had any knowledge of making Linux GUIs and building Linux distros, I would definitely try to make this. Alas, I doubt anyone will ever try...

hammertime94

I shoot on an HDR-FX1 and a HDR-HC1. I have a PS3, Sony surround sound and a 42" Bravia. I love Sony.

That being said, I will never use anything with Windows, ever. No BSOD for me thank you.

Chester_Copperpot

XMB on Viao FW, which means it will be software-based and will work on any Vaio is my guess. Can't wait to put this on my Vaio AR~

bluerei

Wow that's awesome. How sweet would a Vaio tablet with XMB be? Sony make that happen. AND lower the damn prices on your lovely computers!

LittleBigPlaneteer

That's great. The XMB is one of the best menu's I've ever used.

benbot80

XMB is just a wonderful UI, doesn't surprise me they won an Emmy for it.

hezz05

I guess I'm the only person that doesn't like it...

Noobs-R-Us

@Noobs-R-Us: Nah, you're not alone.

BaseVilliN

@robinandtami: crap. I hate it when I don't end my HTML commands properly!

robinandtami

I don't get it. It's identical to the Windows Media Center interface that came out in 2002, except Media Center goes up & down and THEN left & right, and the XMB goes left & right and THEN up & down.

robinandtami

It's more correct to state the FW supports DLNA via the new "VAIO Media Plus". The XMB is 'just' the interface part of VAIO Media Plus. But it's definitely a step up from the old/current "VAIO Media".
That being said, pretty much every DLNA supporting VAIO would be able to run VAIO Media Plus, and thus interact with the household PS3 or Bravia. But if I'm not mistaken, there are no plans to release VAIO Media Plus as a stand alone software package or as an upgrade to the current generation VAIO's with VAIO Media. (Which is a shame really.)

Yes the XMB might be pretty similar to Media Center, the XBOX 360 UI/Media Center or even Apple Front Row in terms of functionality. But I still find it's one of the better/best UI experiences out there for accessing and sharing photos and music. Even my mom knows how to use it. :P
It's also pretty fast. I tried out the beta build a couple of months ago. (Sharing files between an SZ, a Japanese Bravia and a PS3.) Almost no hiccups even though it was running over a shabby wifi network.

jannikolaas

I disagree with calling it the "PS3 Xross Media Bar"

The PSP had it a full two years before the PS3 came out...

Jordan Lund

@Noobs-R-Us: I love it on the PSP, but I don't think it's necessary on a PS3. This looks like an alternative to Windows Media Center which isn't half bad.

Metkis

they are integrating this on phones too well C905 will be the first:

[www.phonearena.com]

Jay

@Jordan Lund:
And the Sony PSX had it years before the PSP.

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