Sony Detail PS3 Firmware Update 3.70, Brings New Playstation Plus Features, Revised PSN Store + More

Sony have announced Firmware 3.70. at the time of writing this news, the firmware was out in the UK. this is a fairly significant update to the PS3 that brings several improvements and new features.

The PSN Store will be revised with new features added. the picture above shows the new Recommend button. via this button, you will now be able to recommend PSN games to your PSN friends. the message you send will have a link to the item so friends can go straight to it from the message.

A New category will be added to the XMB. TV/Video Services will be where Netflix, Hulu PLUS, and VUDU, for USA gamers for example, will be located. from this section, you will also be able to download all of the video applications without going into the PSN Store. This category will have a folder called My Channels where you can access your downloaded apps.

The PS3 is also getting a 3D update. Java based special features on BluRay Movies will now be displayed in 3D. DTS-HD MA, DTS-HD HR decoding/bit stream output (or lossless audio) will be supported while playing Blu-ray 3D movies. 3D pictures on the PS3, in .MPO format, can now be viewed from the XMB and in the Photo Gallery App.

Playstation Plus also gets new features and enhancements. the [Automatic Download] setting will be re-named [Automatic Update]. Now, when your PS3 turns on for the Auto Update, it will automatically sync trophies. it will also upload chosen game saves to your Online Storage. to use this feature all you have to do is pick a game from the game section, press triangle, and choose to have its saves automatically uploaded to Online Storage.

Source: USA Playstation Blog