Earlier this week Sony released a new v3.0 PS3 firmware update, which incorporates cosmetic changes that improve navigation on your PS3, changes to the design, look and feel of the XMB, a redesigned status indicator and Friends List, support for new avatars and dynamic themes, as well as other personalization options to help enhance your PS3 experience. Shortly after the v3.0 launch the community reported various issues, which was later acknowledged by SCEAm which has now released v3.01 improving system stability during use of some PlayStation 3 format software.

Sony announced that it will release the v6.00 system software update for PSP in the near future, and while the version # would indicate a major update it is not. For user looking to customize their XMB (XrossMediaBar), a few new colors will be added under the Theme Settings. These new theme colors can be used on PSP models 2000 or after (PSP-2000, 3000 and N1000). Apart from that, a security patch has been added, and [Network Update] has been renamed as [System Update].

Earlier this week Sony released a new v3.0 PS3 firmware update, which incorporates cosmetic changes that improve navigation on your PS3, changes to the design, look and feel of the XMB, a redesigned status indicator and Friends List, support for new avatars and dynamic themes, as well as other personalization options to help enhance your PS3 experience. Acknowledging issues reported by the community, SCEA issued a statement saying that it is looking into the "isolated issues" and will update accordingly.

Sony is about to release a new v3.0 PS3 firmware update, which incorporates cosmetic changes that improve navigation on your PS3, changes to the design, look and feel of the XMB, a redesigned status indicator and Friends List, support for new avatars and dynamic themes,  as well as other personalization options to help enhance your PS3 experience.

Sony is preparing to release a new v3.0 PS3 firmware update, which incorporates cosmetic changes that improve navigation on your PS3, changes to the design, look and feel of the XMB, as well as added network improvements and personalization options to help enhance your PS3 experience.

Sony is preparing to release a new v2.80 PS3 firmware update, which unfortunately is not really an major update as it only improves the playback quality of some PS3 format software.

Sony announced the availability of the v5.51 system software update for PSP, yet again merely improving system software stability during use of some features.

Sony is preparing to release a new v2.76 PS3 firmware update, which unfortunately is not really an major update as it only improves the playback quality of some PS3 format software.

Sony announced that tomorrow it will release the v5.50 system software update for PSP introducing an Information Board on the PSP system’s XMB interface, and browsing the PlayStationStore will will no longer require a PlayStation Network account.

Sony has released a new v2.70 PS3 firmware update, which includes several new features that enhance how PS3 users communicate and interact with their online friends, such as a new Text Chat feature that will enable users to chat with their online PlayStation Network friends. Other updates include enhancements to the Friends list on the XMB (XrossMediaBar) and improvements to the video delivery service on PlayStation Store.

Sony is preparing to release a new v2.70 PS3 firmware update, which includes several new features that enhance how PS3 users communicate and interact with their online friends, such as a new Text Chat feature that will enable users to chat with their online PlayStation Network friends. Other updates include enhancements to the Friends list on the XMB (XrossMediaBar) and improvements to the video delivery service on PlayStation Store.

Sony is preparing to release a new v2.60 PS3 firmware update, which primarily enhances the system’s media capabilities. The main feature is the Photo Gallery application, which will allow you to organize you pics according to various criteria (camera used, the event date and time, number, etc..), create slideshows set to music and build photo playlists with an easy-to-use interface. The update also adds guest access to PlayStation Store for non-PlayStation Network members, and DivX 3.11 video support.

Sony announced the availability of the v5.03 system software update for PSP improving system software stability during use of some features.

Sony announced the availability of the v5.02 system software update for PSP improving overall stability to various applications, including the PSP Store.

PS3 v2.50 adds advanced voice chat features for the Official Bluetooth Headset, the ability to capture screenshots in-game, Flash 9 support, and a more intuitive PlayStation Trophy interface. PSP v5.00 will enable you to browse the PlayStation Store and download games whenever you're at a Wi-Fi hotspot.

SCEA announced details of the next PS3 and PSP firmware updates, both coming this month. PS3 v2.50 adds advanced voice chat features for the Official Bluetooth Headset, the ability to capture screenshots in-game, and a more intuitive PlayStation Trophy interface. PSP v5.00 will enable you to browse the PlayStation Store and download games whenever you're at a Wi-Fi hotspot.

Sony has rolled out a new v2.42 PS3 system software update, and while people were hoping for something regarding the promised Life with Playstation, this update only improves the playback quality of some PS3 and PlayStation format software.

Sony announced the availability of the v4.05 system software update for PSP adding new visualizers for music playback, among other features.

After being released last week, then pulled due to freezing issues, SCEA has re-issued the firmware update, albeit now as v2.41, adding XMB access in-game which enables PS3 users to connect and communicate with other gamers seamlessly while playing games, as well as giving PS3 users the ability to earn Trophies and tout their accomplishments & skills via profiles, and compare them to other members of the community.

Earlier today SCEA released the v2.40 PS3 system software update adding in-game XMB access which enables users to connect and communicate with other gamers, as well as giving PS3 users the ability to earn Trophies and tout their accomplishments & skills via profiles with other members of the community. Shortly after its release PS3 owners who updated their console started complaining about their PS3 freezing/locking up. Without explanation the firmware is no longer available.

SCEA has released the v2.40 PS3 system software update, adding XMB access in-game which enables PS3 users to connect and communicate with other gamers seamlessly while playing games, as well as giving PS3 users the ability to earn Trophies and tout their accomplishments & skills via profiles, and compare them to other members of the community. Super Stardust HD is the first game to add trophies with its v4.00 update, also released today.

SCEA announced details of its v2.40 PS3 system software update, which will deliver XMB access in-game, enabling PS3 users to connect and communicate with other gamers seamlessly while playing most games. PS3 users will also be able to earn Trophies enabling them to tout their accomplishments via profiles, and compare their skills to other members of the community.

Sony announced the availability of the v4.01 system software update for PSP. Nothing really new in this minor update, basically only optimizing the new features, such as display of search results under Internet Search has been improved for certain languages, and playback of video content under Video has been improved for certain file types.

As promised, Sony has released the latest v2.36 PS3 firmware update, improving system stability when playing certain PlayStation titles. At the same time Sony also made available a new firmware update for the PSP, bringing it to v4.00 and adding Google Internet search directly to the XMB interface, and the ability to change viewing speed during playback of videos stored on your Memory Stick PRO Duo.

SCEA revealed that a new PS3 firmware update (v2.36) will be launching soon, improving system stability when playing certain PlayStation titles. More importantly the 2.40 system software update for PS3 will finally include XMB access in-game, trophies (aka achievements, more details on this to be released in the near future), as well as some other new enhancements.