Source: A short but media-rich piece on MaxConsole.com. What we heard: When the PlayStation 3 was launched, it was criticized for a number of reasons. One particular bone of contention was the fact ...

Videogaming247 has learnt that the upcoming in-game XMB - heavily rumoured to be included in PS3's Firmware 2.40 - may not work with all PS3 titles, and that user-music and Trophies functionality is ...

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. PlayStation 3 owners may be feeling a certain sense of deja vu today. That's because, as it did last week, this morning Sony announced the release of ...

Update: We've now been told that in-game XMB in being checked for full library compatibility and that user-music and Trophies will only work with games created with the brand new tools. More here.

The hot and heavy rumors that an imminent PS3 firmware update would finally bring in-game access to the XMB (cross media bar, the PS3’s menu) are true: Sony’s official PlayStation blog confirms that ...

One of the most highly-requested features from PlayStation 3 owners since the console's launch is in-game XMB support. Access to friend lists and chat features from within a game would vastly improve ...

Update: Sony has issued numerous details on the forthcoming update, revealing the new capabilities, such as custom soundtracks, to be more limited than initially thought. Original Story: Sony Computer ...

PlayStation 3 firmware 3.0 is coming soon, bringing with it new XMB functionality, a status indicator, a friends list redesign, dynamic themes, avatars, and much more. Announced during Gamescom and ...

PS3 gamers don't currently enjoy the same range of options as Xbox 360 gamers do when it comes to accessing their friend's list and the various features whilst in-game. In all fairness, Microsoft has ...

Today must be birth of the E3 rumors day. After a source claimed that the premium PlayStation Network package is to be revealed at Sony’s E3 conference, CheapAssGamer‘s CheapyD has claimed on the ...