Update features (ver 2.00)Find out what features are included in PS3 system software update 2.00.
An update to the PS3 system software was released on November 8, 2007. If you update your PS3 system, the system software version will be 2.00 and the following features will be updated. In order to download PS3 system software version 2.00, you will need a minimum 120Mb of free space on either the PS3 Hard Disk Drive (System Update) or on removable storage media (PC Update).
Main features that are new or revised in version 2.00
Custom themes [Theme Settings]
You can now customise the PS3 Home Menu icons or background design.
Playlists
You can now create playlists to organize content under [Music] and [Photo].
Information board
[Information Board] has been added as a feature under [Network]. PlayStation related news can be displayed on the PS3 Home Menu.
PLAYSTATION Network category
[PLAYSTATION Network] has been added as a category in the PS3 Home Menu.
Remote start
[Remote Start] has been added as an option under [Remote Play Settings]. A PS3 system in standby mode can be turned on from a PSP system used for remote play via the Internet (Wake On LAN).
Other new or revised features in version 2.00
Overall
New grouping options for the [Group Content] feature have been added to the options menu.
Settings
[Colour], [Background] and [Font] have been added as options under [Theme Settings].
You can now select [Brightness] as an option under [Theme Settings] > [Background].
The process for setting [Internet Connection Settings] under [Network Settings] has been changed.
You can now select Canon printers with the [Printer Selection] option under [Printer Settings]. For a list of compatible printers, visit the Canon web site.
Game
[Vibration Function] has been added as an option under [Controller Settings] in the menu that appears when you press the PS button on the wireless controller.*
* To use this feature, a DUALSHOCK®3 Wireless Controller (planned for 2008 release) is required.
Network
You can now view video content (as a progressive download) as it is being downloaded from PLAYSTATION Store.
[Trend Micro Web Security for PS3?] has been added as a security option under the Internet browser.
Friends
The voice / video chat menu has been changed.
You can now use the PLAYSTATION Eye camera for voice / video chat.*
*For details on the PLAYSTATION Eye camera, visit the product page at eu.playstation.com
