PS3 Firmware 2.40 is now live

by Ross Miller { Jul 2nd 2008 at 12:03AM }

The much-ballyhooed PlayStation 3 firmware 2.40 update -- with in-game XMB and Trophies -- is now available. What are you waiting for? Download it now, and be sure to check out our coverage of the firmware so far.

Gallery: PS3 Firmware 2.40

Check out more information about Firmware 2.40's features, including the Trophy system and video of the in-game XMB in action.

Tags: breakingnews, firmware, firmware-2.40, sony

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 3)

iamwatson @ Jul 2nd 2008 12:12AM

Downloading now! 12:11am est

GiovanniSama @ Jul 2nd 2008 12:13AM

Nice

j.howlett @ Jul 2nd 2008 12:14AM

started at 12:01 was done around 12:10. checked it out now i'm posting

j.howlett @ Jul 2nd 2008 12:49AM

just got to say the clock is super convenient. no more going yo the settings its right on top

Anton Chigurh @ Jul 2nd 2008 12:15AM

It was up at 11:30 est...

I started downloading and I'm at 56%

My friend (who now has FIOS) was done in about 3 minutes....downloading and installing.

I think I have a new ISP to switch to.

OMGOMG @ Jul 2nd 2008 12:18AM

Now you too can have features available in 2003!! (jkjkjkjkjk)

In all seriousness, it looks like this seems to be a really cool update. Although it seems like a ripoff, the trophy system could be a neat edition to the PS3.

Anton Chigurh @ Jul 2nd 2008 12:52AM

addition*

Brett from Atlanta @ Jul 2nd 2008 1:01AM

Hey yeah! Last time I checked better features for free was a total rip off! Fuck you Sony!
...What an idiot.

Jettic @ Jul 2nd 2008 4:14AM

Wait a minute.. can something thats free be a rip-off?

Now if your talking about Live, now thats a different story..

Microswirl (MKWii:1676- 4270-3674) @ Jul 2nd 2008 5:27AM

I think he means "ripoff" as in copycatting XBL, tho I do not agree. More features are always welcome. 37% downloaded right this second!

Microswirl (MKWii:1676- 4270-3674) @ Jul 2nd 2008 5:29AM

I think he means "ripoff" as in copycatting XBL, tho I do not agree. More features are always welcome. 45% downloaded right this second!

Microswirl (MKWii:1676- 4270-3674) @ Jul 2nd 2008 5:30AM

Godammit Joystiq and your stupid broken comment system!

natels @ Jul 2nd 2008 9:31AM

Well if you guys read correctly, he means a rip off of Live, obviously not a price rip-off.

domgbrown @ Jul 2nd 2008 10:46AM

He obviously being sarcastic as in "How dare you give us better features for free".

na2ru1 @ Jul 2nd 2008 1:19PM

You have to pay to use features of your x-con....i mean xbox.

MS cant even do updates that are comparible to ps3s

tmacairjordan87 @ Jul 2nd 2008 12:18AM

Heh and to think I would have missed it tonight if it wasn't for my shelf full of old books and magazines falling on my head when I was sleeping. Someone wanted me to get off my ass and download this now...

A person @ Jul 2nd 2008 2:14AM

I hope there weren't any hard covered books...

Paul (PSN: heypaul) @ Jul 2nd 2008 4:58AM

If you think it was God, think again. It was almost certainly Richard Dawkins.

Gun Barrier (Gamer Tag) @ Jul 2nd 2008 12:19AM

Off topic(sorry): When is E3? Im so excited about the news thats going to be revealed that week! wikipedia says july 13. is that right?

Misfit Toy @ Jul 2nd 2008 9:45AM

http://www.e3expo.com/

July 14-17

Titanium_Orchid @ Jul 2nd 2008 12:25AM

*Bling*Bling!*

glitched @ Jul 2nd 2008 12:25AM

Um, its downloaded and installed...

what do i do now?

I'm going to bed.

Oh, they should think about adding trophies to Folding@home.... then i can earn trophies not doing anything.

Seraphim @ Jul 2nd 2008 7:31AM

TROPHY UNLOCKED! "CONGRADULATIONZ, U CURED DA CANCUR!"

Misfit Toy @ Jul 2nd 2008 9:47AM

Nice touch...

xFenixKnightx @ Jul 2nd 2008 12:25AM

Sweet, I was playing some NG2 and was juuuust about to go to bed when I said "ahh let me ck joystiq one more time."

DOWNLOADING NOW SUCKA!!! :D

Jettic @ Jul 2nd 2008 4:18AM

Hahaha, yea I'm not too interested in this update, mainly because I'm not an "achievement whore" and not all games support the in-game music.

On a side note, you were right Fenix, MGS4 is amazing! Though I expected that, I'm an MGS fanboy haha

Misfit Toy @ Jul 2nd 2008 9:51AM

My question is, how are we going to know which games got achievements and which didn't? A list would be nice.

JontheNinja @ Jul 2nd 2008 12:27AM

Woo now I can eat pizza.

PSN & GAMERTAG: jorojoserojas - Wii FC: 0749-8609-3752-6926 @ Jul 2nd 2008 3:17AM

New firmware AND pizza?!

You are my hero.

DmaRt @ Jul 2nd 2008 12:28AM

DownloAding it Now.... :-D

useejp @ Jul 2nd 2008 12:30AM

I can't listen to music while I play MLB 08. Im stuck with the lame commentary!!

The Sound @ Jul 2nd 2008 2:14AM

Uhhhh, then you need to put some music on your PS3. MLB 08 has supported custom soundtracks since day one.

I've been enjoying it too..

Dave @ Jul 2nd 2008 12:33AM

Sweet...

SoCoolCurt (PSN: KillaKornbread) @ Jul 2nd 2008 12:35AM

i just checked at like 11 and was sorely disappointed, then decided to check Joystiq one more time before i played GTAIV until i fell asleep. glad i did cause i wouldnt have checked the network update again.

DOWNLOADING NOW!!!

John McPoop (PSN:johnnynumber5) @ Jul 2nd 2008 12:40AM

I see you on there!

SoCoolCurt (PSN: KillaKornbread) @ Jul 2nd 2008 12:54AM

yea hopefully it will finish soon, my connection is slow, as you well know by now.

Slayer @ Jul 2nd 2008 12:35AM

It's about damn time.

DarkNessBear @ Jul 2nd 2008 12:37AM

Oh SWEET! Downloading now! Thanks Joystiq! *hugs*

So excited!

John McPoop (PSN:johnnynumber5) @ Jul 2nd 2008 12:40AM

Awesome Avatar

Mic2000 @ Jul 2nd 2008 4:58AM

It's half Mario, half Bear, half...

John McPoop (PSN:johnnynumber5) @ Jul 2nd 2008 12:39AM

That was a super quick DL ... Took maybe 8 minuted total for DL + Install ... I do not know if it was just this update or my new 802.11n Wireless Router butall my PSN stuff has been much quicker lately ... Use to take 30 minutes to DL + Install an update

xFenixKnightx @ Jul 2nd 2008 12:42AM

Mine is taking long :(

Saw you on GH:Aerosmith, what the verdict?

John McPoop (PSN:johnnynumber5) @ Jul 2nd 2008 2:42AM

The verdict is its Guitar Hero legends of Rock with the Aerosmith story and songs. Its good if your into Guitar Hero but not worth full retail price if your not a diehard. I think they simply should have released it via PSN as a song download pack. The Aerosmith story is actually pretty cool. I am by no means a fan of the band but I find the game and the songs enjoyable to play. As far as I see there are no new characters or anything like that. I hope this type of release is not the future of the Guitar Hero franchise. I mean what's next Guitar Hero Metallica or GH The Doors. I am sure I will buy all of them because I really enjoy the rhythm games and its one of the few games I can play with my girl. We much prefer Rock Band to Guitar Hero because of the better overall songs, tons of DLC & of course I love banging the drums!!

I would say so far my opinion would be an 7.8/10 or C+ if you like. Its great if your into rhythm games in general otherwise the only appeal would be to Aerosmith fans. It's certainly not worth the full retail price though it does have some cool stuff following the bands roots and story.