New PS3 features arrive tomorrow

[zatoicchi]

Sony has confirmed that PS3 firmware update version 2.4 will be available to download on Wednesday 2nd July.

Amongst the features on offer will be in-game XMB access, allowing PS3 users for the first time to access the Cross-media bar where they can check friend lists and send messages. Users will also have the ability to change some game setting without having to quit out to the menu.

One of the most exciting features, however, will be the new trophy system, which will represent each gamers success across different games and then can be displayed online for all to gloat over.

The first title to implement trophies will be Super Stardust HD, which will followed by the Sony titles, Buzz, LittleBigPlanet, Motorstorm Pacific Rift and Resistance 2

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[anon]

"One of the most exciting features, however, will be the new trophy system, which will represent each gamers success across different games and then can be displayed online for all to gloat over."

just like steam archievements.... i guess they took the "inspiration" from there :)

[hitman]

well for ps3 user the features are new but for xbox 360 the features are since release working....anyway sony has caught up now ms

[Aurion]

for the first time to access the Cross-media bar where they can check friend lists and send messages ....

it will turn PS3 to a Chat Pot

[anon]

OMAGAD ICQ IN UR PS3

all we need on it is youtube, if barely j2me-capable mobiles have it :)