Rumor: PlayStation 3 firmware 2.0 out by October 30?

If this recent rumor is to be believed, it looks like Sony's planning to rapid-fire their PlayStation 3's firmware to version 2.0 by October 30. The update is rumored to add new features to the PS3's functions including a music and picture playlist as well as XMB customization. Here's a rundown of firmware 2.0's supposed tweaks:

• Turn your PS3 on and off with PSP Remote play
• A new PlayStation Network category
• A TV Category for those who install PlayTV into their HDD (SCEE only).
• Playlist for Music & Photo
• Content group for Video & Game
• XMB customization (Custom theme & background color setting)
• Information Board
• Trend Micro Web Security Security for PS3 internet browser
  

Once again, we remind the readers that this is still a rumor. It will be noted that the next scheduled PS3 firmware update is for version 1.94, which will add DualShock 3 support for the system. At the moment, North America's PlayStation site has yet to post 1.94 as a downloadable. Keep alert in case we find any related updates.

Via Kotaku

If this recent rumor is to be believed, it looks like Sony's planning to rapid-fire their PlayStation 3's firmware to version 2.0 by October 30. The update is rumored to add new features to the PS3's functions including a music and picture playlist as well as XMB customization. Here's a rundown of firmware 2.0's supposed tweaks:

• Turn your PS3 on and off with PSP Remote play
• A new PlayStation Network category
• A TV Category for those who install PlayTV into their HDD (SCEE only).
• Playlist for Music & Photo
• Content group for Video & Game
• XMB customization (Custom theme & background color setting)
• Information Board
• Trend Micro Web Security Security for PS3 internet browser
  

Once again, we remind the readers that this is still a rumor. It will be noted that the next scheduled PS3 firmware update is for version 1.94, which will add DualShock 3 support for the system. At the moment, North America's PlayStation site has yet to post 1.94 as a downloadable. Keep alert in case we find any related updates.

Via Kotaku