PS3 Firmware 2.40 is now available

PS3 owners have had a lot of updates recently however todays firmware release brings a host of new features to your XMB.

The most notable new feature is the trophy system. The trophy system will recognise players achievements in online games. There are 4 trophies available. Gold, Silver and Bronze are the main trophies up for grabs however those who can get all 3 will also get a platinum trophy.

At the moment the following games support the new system however more games are being confirmed :

• BUZZ! Quiz TV
• LittleBigPlanet
• MotorStorm Pacific Rift
• NBA 09
• PAIN
• PixelJunk Eden
• Resistance 2
• SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Confrontation
• Warhawk

The other big feature is that you are now able to check the PS3 home menu (XMB) whilst playing online. This means you can go back to your XMB and check what friends are doing etc.

You can read the official announcement at the link below.

link : Get more from online gaming on PS3