PS3 Update 2.40

I thought I post another blog within minutes because of seeing details of the new firmware update for the PS3, 2.40.

I was amazed what is coming in this update, due out... TOMORROW!

What Sony unveiled for this update is that the most requested feature of all since PS3 launch, the in-game XMB (Xross Media-Bar) will appear. Here, you can access everything from the XMB outside of the game in a game. No more closing down a game you were making progress on to read a message from friends on your friends list. You can also change settings so if you fancy an online match but had to keep quitting to sort your bluetooth headset out, no need!

Also revealed for the update is the much talked about Trophies Collection. This is like the Xbox Live's achievements feature but instead of getting achievements and a gamerscore, the Trophies Collection gives the gamers trophies to show their reputation to other gamers on how they play the games, compare trophies to gamers and receive trophies in 4 types - Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum.

Another feature is the background music. You can now listen to your own music with your games. However, I seen reports that no game out will be compatible with this as it launches tomorrow.

What I am really happy about is Sony decided to expand the friends list from 50 to 100. I can now add more people. :D

Send your comments about this new update. I can't wait to grab the PS3 now and update it to the new firmware!

Welcome

Welcome to my very first post in my brand new blog.

I have amazed how many people have said how great Metal Gear Solid 4 is. So good in fact, that I decided to get a PS3 when back from my hols with the game plus other games such as Unreal Tournament 3.

I have heard how great the story mode is and the brilliant online mode but I have seen people not happy about registering themselves twice! Why the heck would Konami set such a thing? Surely one registration is enough - joining the Playstation Network to play online gaming on all games!! However, this has not put me off getting it. I can bear this once but whoever came up with the idea should be shot. Remember the PS2 days of registering every time you buy a new game to play online on every game company servers around?? Let's not go back to those days.

I've been recently catching up with Rainbow Six Vegas 2 online for the 360 and got my rank up further to Sergeant Major. Hoping to grab a few more achievements soon but with things outside of gaming happening, will be at least Sunday when I fully be able to go online for more action.

That's all for the moment. More soon! :)