PS3 Firmware 2.00 update adds custom menu themes and playlists
Sony today released the PS3 Firmware 2.00 update. On top of the ability to turn the PlayStation 3 on remotely via the PSP from Wi-fi connection, Version 2.00 also allows the creation of playlists in both the music and photo sections, giving users an opportunity to create unlimited music playlists, as well as sharing favourite photos in high definition.
Version 2.00 also allows for customisation of the XMB menu screen, with the ability to change the colour and brightness or to set a completely different custom theme. New PS3 themes will be made available through the PlayStation Store. Moreover, there’s the addition of an Information Board on XMB to keep users up to date on the latest PlayStation news, the inclusion of a new PlayStation Network category and logo for easier navigation, as well as Trend Micro Web Security, a free2, state of the art internet security system to give parents peace of mind.
To better illustrate new features in the forthcoming firmware update, the people at Sony Computer Entertainment America with the assistance of the Playstation Eye have created this quick demonstration video of the PlayStation 3 Firmware 2.0.
* XMB means XrossMediaBar, which is the PS3’s menu.
** The blog he’s talking about is Sony’s official blog.
