PS3 firmware 3.30 incoming *UPDATE*

Head’s up to all PS3 owners, Sony has announced that a new software update for the PlayStation 3 will be available shortly.

*UPDATE*

PS3 firmware 3.30 is now live.

Head’s up to all PS3 owners, Sony has announced that a new software update for the PlayStation 3 will be available shortly. According to PlayStation Network director of operations, Eric Lempel:

“We’ll be adding a few new features to PlayStation 3 (PS3) via the latest system software update, which is a mandatory update and will be available shortly. Most notably, you’ll see some new sorting options within Trophies that make it easier to claim bragging rights among your friends on PlayStation Network.”

• Trophy enhancements –- Now you can more easily sort trophies in the [Trophy Collection] and [Comparing Trophy] sections. Sorting can be done with [Trophy Collection] in the [Game Category] and also when comparing trophies with your friends in the [Friend Category]
  • Trophy Folder (Title List) can be sorted by game name/ by title according to the date in which you earned your last trophy (ascending/descending)
  • Add-on list (Group list) can be sorted by original/the date in which you earned your last trophy (ascending/descending)
  • Trophy list can be sorted by original/trophy name/grade/date of obtaining the trophy (ascending/descending)

“In addition, this update preps the PS3 system for some upcoming new features, including 3D stereoscopic gaming, which is coming soon to PS3, in time for the launch of Sony’s 3D BRAVIA TVs.”

*UPDATE*

It looks like PS3 firmware 3.30 is now live. Go ahead and check your systems now.

Thanks to your_fire for the tip!

Via [US PlayStation Blog]