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PS3 2.4 update to bring trophies, in-game XMB, more on July 2nd

Sony has updated their Playstation blog with a boatload of info on the next system update for the Playstation 3, version 2.4. The update will bring several new features we've already mentioned such as trophies and the ability to play music in-game, but that's not all: the new update will also support XMB access inside games. Like the PSP, the 2.4 update will also include Google support via XMB. Sony has posted a video walkthrough highlighting the new XMB, as well as a 2nd video dedicated to the trophy system.

Sony Confirms July 2 Debut For In-Game PS3 XMB, Trophies

Sony Confirms July 2 Debut For In-Game PS3 XMB, Trophies [06.30.08] Sony Computer Entertainment America has announced that its PlayStation 3 2.40 system software update, due July 2nd, will include XrossMediaBar (XMB) access in-game and support for its Trophies ranking and rewards system. Super Stardust HD will be the first game to leverage the Trophies system.

PlayStation 3 2.40 Firmware Now Live (Trophies, In-Game XMB)

Go download that 2.40 firmware update now for your PS3! It's got trophies, in-game XMB as well as a Google Search Bar. The trophies (achievements from Xbox 360) will be great for hardcore gamers, and the in-game XMB, which allows you to access various settings and send messages to your friends while inside games, makes for a very convenient gaming experience. We've got a video walkthrough as well as photos here. Seriously, go get it now or else you're going to have to spend 15 minutes doing it later when you actually want to play something online.

Trophies and in-game XMB hit PS3 on 2 July

At last! After being told last week that firmware 2.40, the one packing in–game cross media bar (XMB) and trophies would be coming to the PS3 ‘soon’, Sony has just confirmed on the official PS3 blog that it’ll arrive on 2 July.

PS3 Update Boosts User Interaction

Sony's PlayStation 3 update 2.40 will boost the way PS3 users play and interact with one another. XrossMediaBar (XMB) lets PS3 users connect and communicate with other gamers, while Trophies lets gamers tout their accomplishments. An analyst said XMB could become the interface across Sony's connected consumer-electronics line.

PlayStation 3 System Software Update Enhance Community Features

Sony Computer Ent. America announced details of PlayStation 3 system software update 2.40, designed to enhance the way PS3 users play and interact with one another. Through regular firmware updates, SCEA has the ability to continually deliver new features to PS3 system that address the needs of its users. Now with the 2.40 update, PS3's community and in-game experience will be upgraded with new offerings that gamers have asked for. The update will deliver XMB (XrossMediaBar) access in-game, enabling PS3 users to connect and communicate with other gamers and utilize other XMB features seamlessly while playing most games.

In-Game XMB with Update 2.40 Dated for PS3

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PS3 New Firmware In-Game XMB Demonstrated, Coming July 2

At last it's here: in-game crossbar menubar in the PlayStation 3. Sony's Eric Lempel says it's coming

Long awaited PS3 firmware brings in-game XMB and trophies

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PS3 firmware 2.41 out "midweek", says Sony

The huge in-game XMB PS3 update that was pulled from PSN last week following technical issues will be re-released for download by Wednesday, CVG has been told.

PS3 update raises the bar

New cross media bar (XMB) functionality, Google search and custom soundtrack support in the new Firmware 2.40 for Playstation 3. Bring them on...!

Sony Pulls PS3 v.240 Firmware

Latest updated removed following reports of the XMB not appearing and other issues hit the official US PlayStation forums...

Sony PS3 Firmware 2.40 Release on July 2nd

The Sony PS3 firmware 2.40 enhancement allows XMB (XrossMediaBar) access in-game. This means that you can access the PS3 menu at any time while playing most game... .

Sony pulls 2.40 PS3 update

Well, after months of waiting, Sony’s 2.40 update, the one rocking in–game XMB (Cross media Bar) and trophy support, has already been pulled.

Developers promise imminent PS3 trophy patches

The latest firmware version 2.4 went live for the PlayStation 3 last night, bringing in-game XMB access and trophy support. While the former is instantly accessible and useful, the support for the latter is still a little anemic. Fret not, though, as patches and promises have begun to trickle in from developers across the board.

PS3 update pulled

Remember last week's PlayStation 3 firmware update that added such features as "trophies" and the in-game XMB? Turns out the patch bricked a slew of consoles, prompting Sony to yank the update; a fix is due before the week is out.

PS3 2.40 Firmware Crashing Consoles?

In my excitement over the release of the new Playstation 3 firmware, 2.40, which includes in-game XMB support and trophies, I forgot what I usually recommend to people: don't jump on it (an OS update, a patch, a firmware update) until you see what happens to others who upgrade.

PS3 firmware 2.41 released

Sony has released PS3 firmware 2.41 - the fixed and (hopefully) fully working version of the massive in-game XMB update that went slightly belly-up last week.

PlayStation 3 v2.4 is Out Today

As reported earlier this week firmware upgrade version 2.4 for the PlayStation 3 is out. Major features include an in-game XMB and addition of trophies (ala Achivements on the Xbox 360). Hit this link to read up more on the same.

Sony's Eric Lempel Talks PS3 Version 2.4

Earlier today, Sony unveiled the release date and other information regarding PlayStation 3 firmware update 2.4, which will implement in-game XMB access and the trophy system, the PS3's answer to Xbox 360's achievements. Since our news article was published a few hours ago, we were able to speak with PlayStation Network's Director of Operations, Eric Lempel, in a brief phone interview to get a little more information about what we can expect in this Wednesday's update.

PS3 2.41 firmware released

Accordin to Eric Lempel, Director of PlayStation Network Operations, Sony "had to take it offline temporarily because, for a limited number of users, the XMB wouldn’t display after the update was installed. We’ve been able to fix the problem, and I’m happy to report that firmware update v2.41 will be released shortly.

PS3 v2.40 firmware pulled thanks to issues

Sony's well-anticipated firmware update version 2.40 for the PlayStation 3 went live for download yesterday, bringing with it in-game XrossMediaBar (XMB) access and Trophies for supporting PS3 game titles. Unfortunately, the update process did not appear to be as silky smooth as it was for previous firmware releases, and technical issues soon reared their ugly heads.

PS3 BlackBerry Skin: Pretend You've Got a BlackBerry Bold

We're not the only ones who've noticed the resemblance between the BlackBerry Bold's new UI and Sony icons and the PS3's XMB. So if you want a taste of that on your BlackBerry Curve or 8800 without upgrading, you can just grab this pretty solid PS3 skin by CS Designs. It's $7, but that's cheaper than the Bold will be. [Crackberry]

PS3 2.41 firmware this week?

Sony Computer Entertainment were forced to pull their long-awaited 2.40 firmware update for the PS3 last week after it emerged the trophy/in-game XMB adding patch was causing system crashes.

PS3 Update 2.4 Coming to North America July 2nd

We reported nearly two weeks ago that Sony Computer Entertainment America revealed that a PS3 firmware update would implement long-awaited features, such as in-game XMB access and an awards system. Yesterday, SCEA uploaded the first of two informational videos on PlayStation.Blog regarding the changes. Earlier today, it unveiled the second video and the release date for firmware version 2.4. The update releases this Wednesday, July 2.

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