Sony released yesterday the latest system software (Ver. 2.30) for the PlayStation 3, which brings a revamped version of the PlayStation 3, previously a Web-based storefront. The new PlayStation Store now runs natively as an application on the PlayStation 3 system, dramatically improving navigation speed.
But it seems this won’t be the only major update Sony plans to roll out in 2008. Peter Dille, Sony Computer Entertainment’s Senior Vice President of Marketing, has announced that the company will deliver an in-game XMB (XrossMediaBar) this year:
“We know you want in-game access to XMB features and we’re committed to bringing that, among other community-related services this year.”
Furthermore, Dille claims that Sony will release a Movies and TV Shows store that will surpass Microsoft’s Xbox Live Marketplace:
“Many of you have been hearing rumblings about a video service that will allow you to download full-length TV shows and movies via PLAYSTATION Network for North America. While I don’t have any new announcements here for the PlayStation Nation, it’s already been confirmed that we’ll be offering a video service for PS3 in a way that separates the service from others you’ve seen or used. Ultimately the goal of the PLAYSTATION Network service will be to break through the overwhelming clutter of digital media to give you the TV, movies and gaming content you want.”
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