Sony has today released a new firmware update v3.50 for the PlayStation 3, which adds promised Blu-ray 3D Disc Playback, as well additional new features.
The update should install automatically if you are connected to the Internet and for more details and instructions on how to update the system software for the PS3 system, you can visit http://www.us.playstation.com/PS3/Features/SystemUpdate.
Additional new features in the 3.50 update include:
- Facebook Integration: Developers will be able to create PS3 games that have more interaction with Facebook. Once compatible PS3 titles are available, PS3 users can choose to access public information on Facebook – including user name, profile, uploaded photos and friends list – to enhance their gameplay experience.
- Grief Reporting Function: Users can send claim reports directly from the XMB for any inappropriate messages they receive from other PlayStation Network users. This feature is accessible from the option menu of the messages list in the FRIENDS category.
- Move can be used as a cursor for the Internet browser.
- PS Plus Interface on the PlayStation Store updated.
- Qriocity icon under the Music menu. But not yet available to use.
- Notification on the screen for 3D content.
- Accessing Facebook profile.
- Ability to calibrate the Move controler, under the Game menu.
- Improved description of 14 common mistakes.
- We can send reports from users under the Friends tab.