Hi everyone, PlayStation 3 (PS3) firmware update (v3.00) adds a number of great new features that we’re excited to share with you. The latest update incorporates changes that improve navigation on your PS3. First, you’ll notice some cosmetic changes to the design of the XMB (Xross Media Bar). We’ve enhanced the look and feel of the XMB so that it’s easier and even more intuitive to use. We’ve also added network improvements and personalization options to help enhance your PS3 experience.
Additional highlights from update 3.00 include:
“What’s New” – The “Information Board” will be replaced with a “What’s New” section, which allows you to enjoy interactive PlayStation news every time you start the PS3 system. Located under the PlayStation Network icon, “What’s New” displays the latest and greatest game, video, PlayStation Network and PlayStation news and releases, as well as your recently played games, in a sleek, new animated format.
Status Indicator – In the top right corner we’ve added an indicator bar, which displays your user icon, friend icon, the number of friends you have online and a small message icon to let you know if you have any new messages. The indicator also includes a scrolling ticker that features the latest news from PlayStation Network. In addition, when you press the PS button, the battery life indicator will no longer cover up the clock.
Friends List – Now your PlayStation Network friends will appear in a slightly redesigned format on your Friends List. Also, messages will now be viewable from each of your friends’ respective profiles.
PlayStation Store Shortcuts – We’ve added a handy shortcut icon to the PlayStation Store under both the Game and Video categories so you can access the latest content quickly and easily.
Personalization – Personalize your PS3 with new dynamic custom themes and avatars.
Dynamic themes as well as free and premium avatars will be available through
PlayStation Store. A dynamic theme takes your screen to a whole new level as it incorporates animated objects into the background.
Trophies – Showcasing your hard earned trophies just got better. Update 3.00 gives game developers the ability to modify how they display trophies for add-on content. Base and add-on game trophies will continue to be combined into a single list so you can see where you stand in a game as a whole. Within that list, trophies will be broken out into subcategories—base trophies and add-on trophies—that way, you can easily view the percentage of your base game trophy collection, and separately track your trophy progress in add-on packs. Look for this enhancement to be included in upcoming games.
To get a preview of what’s coming in update 3.00, check out the video below:
We’re looking forward to releasing firmware update 3.00 soon. As always, we appreciate your feedback.
The new update comes out September 1st. The PS3 Slim is being shipped with this firmware on the console already.
OneWingedAngel - We posted about the same time but mine had a video and was quoted with more info and better detail. It was just easier to keep this one.
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I actually don't sit here crying when there isn't an update. I used want the ps3 to do so well and then I realized it was a waste of time. It is pathetic that such a great console is being wasted because Sony can't get any decent software features on it.
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I actually don't sit here crying when there isn't an update. I used want the ps3 to do so well and then I realized it was a waste of time. It is pathetic that such a great console is being wasted because Sony can't get any decent software features on it.
Not sure where you are getting that from. The PS3 features are just fine. Every update adds something to the PS3.
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Not when you compare them to the 360's features. It takes me 3 seconds to join a game with my friend on the 360. Where as with the ps3 It can take like 10 minutes. And I'm getting my information from actually using my ps3.
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Not when you compare them to the 360's features. It takes me 3 seconds to join a game with my friend on the 360. Where as with the ps3 It can take like 10 minutes. And I'm getting my information from actually using my ps3.
10mins to join a game? lol sucks for you. Go play your 360 then if you do not like it. Any update is a good thing. Sony releases frequent updates where Microsoft does like 2 a year. Sony can not do the friend chat until the timed patent deal is expired with Microsoft.
I have no problems joining games with my friends. This thread is to show what the new update is about. Not about how Joshua wants his PS3 to be just like his 360.
You were all for Microsofts cosmetic changes with the NXE. Of course if Sony does some cosmetic changes its a bad thing.
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It is basically just cosmetic changes. Nothing that really improves PSN. Still no voice messages...incredible. 
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