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PS3 2 40 firmware looms trophies official: related news

PS3 2.40 firmware looms, trophies official

Sony have this afternoon confirmed, officially, that the PS3 version 2.40 firmware will be released on July 2nd.

Sony Releases 2.41 PS3 Firmware

Bad news spreads fast in today's world, so when Sony released the 2.40 PS3 firmware update last week it wasn't long before reports of problems started to emerge, with some being unlucky enough to brick their console with the update. Sony therefore made the decision to take down the 2.40 update while they ironed out the problems, with the result being today's 2.41 firmware. Sony are now confident that the issues with 2.40 have been resolved, and have extended their apologies to the Playstation community for any inconvenience caused. 2.41 doesn't add any additional features over 2.40, and Sony hasn't said what it will do about the consoles that were bricked by the 2.40 firmware yet.

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.

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.

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... .

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.

Firmware 2.40 Due July 2nd

Sony Computer Entertainment Europe has announced that its Firmware 2.40 update will go live on July 2nd. In one of the most substantial Firmware updates released on PS3 to date, 2.40 is set to provide a Trophy feature to rival Xbox 360 Achievements and an in-game XrossMediaBar (XMB).

Sony Rereleases PS3 firmware update patch

Sony Rereleases PS3 firmware update patchGood news for the PlayStation fans. PS3 owners will now be able to download the much awaited PS3 firmware update patch version 2.41.

Latest PS3 Firmware Update Requires Hard Disk Wipe to Fix

An anonymous reader writes "Earlier today Sony launched firmware V2.40 for the PS3 which is mandatory for online play. To my horror after installing the update my console wouldn't boot, and this appears to be a not uncommon problem affecting all ages and models of PS3s. Although there is rampant fanboy denial over at the official Playstation forums, the Kotaku article details the issue and has a suggested solution if you don't mind yanking your PS3's hard drive."

Sony Says PS3 Firmware 2.41 Out "Midweek"

For those of you waiting on the new PS3 2.41 firmware to replace last week’s botched 2.40 version, you may not have to wait much longer. According to Sony’s customer service, firmware version 2.41 should be out “midweek.” This is good news for people like me with 2.40 installed and no issues but not so good news for those people with bricked PS3s.

Sony to make amends with PS3 firmware v2.41

Last week's release of the version 2.40 firmware update for PlayStation 3 consoles was met with short-lived fanfare, as Sony Computer Entertainment would soon pull it from general distribution due to various technical issues it caused across a spread of PS3 models. The v2.40 update promised both in-game XMB (XrossMediaBar) access as well as the new Trophy reward system for supporting PS3 software in one fell swoop.

Buzz! Quiz TV first Blu-ray PS3 game to support Trophies and Firmware 2.40 (Buzz! Quiz TV)

VG247: Sony's confirmed that Buzz! Quiz TV will be the first released Blu-ray PS3 game to support Trophies.

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.

PS3 Firmware 2.40 available now

Sony released the PS3 firmware 2.40 already on the Playstation Network. Some user experience slow download.

PS3 Firmware Update 2.40 Goes Live

The much-anticipated PS3 Firmware 2.40 - has gone live, as promised, just as July 2nd rolled around. The update includes:

PS3 Firmware 2.40 Causing Console Lock-Ups?

UPDATE - Numerous PS3 users are reporting running into technical problems after downloading or while attempting to download the newly released firmware version 2.40.

PS3 2.40: Firmware details leaked

Sony recently made a minor firmware upgrade to the PlayStation 3, but we're much more hyped about the arrival of the milestone version 2.40. While Sony has confirmed the inclusion of an in-game XMB (cross media bar), the rest of the 2.40 update was rather cloudy.

Full PS3 Firmware 2.40 FAQ

BLOG - Sony’s PlayStation Network boss Eric Lempel has posted a lengthy list of questions and answers about Wednesday’s PS3 firmware 2.40 launch. Take a look for yourself and let us know what you think still needs answering - Next-Gen should be talking to him later on Tuesday ahead of the update's release.

Sony Pulls Update Following PS3 Firmware Fiasco

The PlayStation 3 firmware 2.40 update that Sony rolled out earlier this week included features like new XrossMediaBar functions, a new Trophies system and, in a few cases, complete system meltdown. Hours after Sony made the firmware available, users started complaining about a range of problems, and Sony has pulled the update in order to investigate.

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.

PS3 2.40 firmware upgrade live

The 2.40 firmware update for the PlayStation 3 is now available. The free update, which Sony has been talking up for the past several days, adds a smattering of new features, including in-game access to the XMB (Cross Media Bar) home screen, custom soundtracks, a new trophy system, and a shortcut to Google searches.

PS3 Firmware 2.40 Launching July 2

Sony has announced that the eagerly awaited firmware update enabling in-game access to the system’s XrossMediaBar and introducing a trophies achievements system will available to download from July 2.

PS3 System Software Update (v2.41)

Hi, everyone. As many of you know, we released PS3 firmware update v2.40 last week, but 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. We want to extend our apologies to the PlayStation community for any inconvenience. Now we’ll be looking forward to seeing everyone online and racking up those trophies!

Nyko Media Hub Increases Port-ness Of PS3

Nyko Media Hub Increases Port-ness Of PS3 Those who have been buying the current PS3 (40GB model) may have noticed that the console is slim on a few ports. But that’s OK, because Nyko has turned their attention to all y’all who are missing your USB ports. Nyko’s Media Hub for the PS3 ups the USB and memory card reading ante for all models of the PS3. So technically the original PS3 could still have more ports than the newer 40GB.


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