PS3 Firmware (v2.60) Update

The PS3 firmware update (v2.60) is out. Tipsters and forum jockeys say’s that the 2.60 firmware update for your PlayStation 3 is out and ready to download. So, if you have been constantly updating your PS3 then its time to download this new update.

The new Playstation 3 firmware update brings some pretty cool upgrades to your console’s photo galleries. Update 2.60 lets you browse through your photos by color, date, facial expression, age, number of people in your snapshot, as well as what camera the photos were taken on.

With the PS3 firmware 2.60 update, you can now build slideshows and set them to music to show off at your next gathering. The update is free but you’ll need to run the firmware update first, then install the gallery update by heading on over to your photo section and pressing X.

The PS3 firmware update (v2.60) is designed primarily to enhance the system’s media capabilities. The key feature is a new Photo Gallery application, which delivers a suite of tools for sorting through and displaying your digital photo collection.

Digital pictures can be organized in groups according to various criteria, including the camera used to take the photos, the event date and time, colors in the photos, as well as the number, ages, or facial expressions of the people pictured. You can also create slideshows set to music and build photo playlists with an easy-to-use interface. The Photo Gallery application will need to be installed separately from the XMB after you update your PS3’s firmware. To install the Photo Gallery application, go to the Photo section on the XMB, select Photo Gallery and press the X button.

The PS3 firmware update 2.60 update also includes:

Guest access to PlayStation Store – This enables non-PlayStation Network members to browse through the storefront to check out the latest games, demos, videos, etc.