Official PS3 firmware 2.40 features

  • In-game XMB (a quick tap of the PS button brings it up)
  • View game-specific trophies (We’ll have more on this major feature at 8AM EST / 5AM PST)
  • Time / date display
  • Send text messages to PSN users on your friends list
  • Access accessory settings, such as Bluetooth pairing and voice changer
  • View and manage downloads
  • Quits game directly from an icon under the “Game” section of the XMB
  • Search the web using the Google Search option under “Network” (similar to the latest PSP firmware)
  • Launch directly into another game from the one you’re currently playing
  • Play music tracks stored on the HDD in games that support this feature
  • Access a new on-screen music player interface (when listening to your own tracks in supported titles)
  • (UPDATE) The 2.40 patch will be available this Wednesday. (via kotaku)

    [via joystiq]

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