PS3 Update 2.50 Available; Tips, Tricks, and Surfing Just Got Easier

Playstation 3 continues to get better and better, releasing the PS3 Update 2.50 today. According to PSX Extreme, the firmware update will allow players to take in-game screen shots. Playstation itself reports that the PS3 Update 2.50 will also include Flash Player 9 Support. With the long list of upgrades and changes available with this firmware update, Playstation 3 users can rest assured that their PS3 console is getting better and better.

What is PS3 Update 2.50?

This Playstation 3 update is available for download today for gamers. Playstation reports that the update will include, "support for the PS3 Official Bluetooth Headset, Playstation trophies interface enhancements, friend status, video, Playstation store, power save settings, background downloading, and in-game screen shots." Of these improvements, the addition of Flash Player 9 video support and in-game screen shots have the potential to bring the Playstation 3 console to a new level.

Who cares about Flash Player 9 support with the PS3 Update 2.50?

By offering Flash Player 9 support with the latest Playstation firmware update, the PS3 console continues to improve its internet search and usability potential. The more useful the PS3 becomes for internet surfing, the more potential it has to increase sales and profitability.

Why are gamers excited about the new in-game screen shots?

The in-game screen shots included in the PS3 update 2.50 are an exciting development for gamers. It will be helpful for websites providing game tips and tricks, as well as for people hoping to prove that they did or how they did something. For those that play games online, such as Call of Duty 3, in-game screen shots allow gamers to record how many kills they had, where they attacked a entire group of the enemy, or something they've never seen happen before. Not only will PS3 update 2.50's in-game screen shots help gamers searching for tips and tricks, but it provides players a unique opportunity to record and share what they are doing.

With the long list of upgrades and changes available with this PS3 firmware update 2.50, Playstation 3 users can rest assured that their PS3 console is getting better and better.

Resources:

Playstation 3 Blog; http://blog.us.playstation.com/2008/10/14/firmware-50-demo-playstation-store-on-psp/

PSX Extreme; http://www.psxextreme.com/ps3-news/3941.html

Playstation 3 Blog; http://blog.us.playstation.com/2008/10/13/firmware-updates-ps3-v250-psp-v500/