PS3 Firmware 2.40 is now live

by Ross Miller on Jul 2nd 2008 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.

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.

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Tags: breakingnews, firmware, firmware-2.40, PS3, sony

Reader Comments (109)

For some reason I get two different ssid's and the one I use for my ps3 isn't working right now,I can however use my laptop.

I'm wondering if the download on the PlayStation site is 2.40 though it still says 2.36 ?

I wonder why it takes them so long to update that page.

You can download the 2.40 update here:
http://www.us.playstation.com/PS3/About/SystemUpdate/pc_update.html#update_PC

Anyone notice how this really didn't download all the way 100% before it started installing? Even then the install went to like 65% and it was suddenly finished.

I keep getting server not found when doing the PC update and they system tells me I have the latest version when I try to update via my wifi connection.

New update with PS3 trophies!?!? It's about time!!!

*Dusts off PS3 controller, clicks system update*
PS3 says: The latest version of the system software is already installed.
*Checks system settings, sees version 2.36 still*
*Frowns profusely*
*Places PS3 controller back in it's rightful dust-cavity next to Dreamcast controller and Wii-mote*
*Picks up 360 controller, continues building on 33,000+ gamerscore that began in late 2005*
*Smiles*

According to a few other sites, 2.40 has been yanked due to "issues". I downloaded it earlier from the link I supplied and installed it but I haven't seen any problems yet.