Sony Updates PS3 Firmware to 2.0

Sony said Thursday that it had released version 2 of the firmware for the PS3, including the feature to remotely turn the console on and off through the remote play function. The Japanese electronics maker says that the feature now gives all users with a PSP access to content on their PS3 hard drive from anywhere, as well as the ability to create unlimited numbers of music and photo playlists. However, according to reports, the feature also requires that the cooling fan run constantly.

Other features include enhancements to the PS3 XMB interface, allowing for customization of the background and color. Additionally, an information board feature has been added that would keep users up to date on new PlayStation news, a new PlayStation Network category, and Trend Micro Web Security, which is provided free of charge until April of next year.