PS3 Firmware 2.80 (update info)

The latest firmware update for the PS3 has been confirmed & this time its an optional update - unlike all the past updates where you had no choice but to do it..which got annoying but they were relatively small.

XMB works smoother and faster while in-game.

Wireless PS3 Controller now is auto-assigned controller number one at start up, instead of any USB devices that you have plugged into the ps3’s USB (like in Guitar Hero)

Text chat now enables 64 characters per message instead of 32.

The official Bluetooth wireless PS3 headset now has its microphone volume locked to level 3.

Open Remote Play (ORP) has been de-activated in 2.80 for security reasons (not Remote Play, Open Remote Play is a home-brewed application that allows you to remote play onto your ps3 via your PC or Mac).

PS1 game titles loading times have been decreased.

Internet browser runs smoother and loads less corrupt pages.

Trophy card loading is quicker (in-game and out of).

A bug which allowed friends to be displayed offline has been fixed.