An informed UK reader sends word of the Playstation 3's 2.0 firmware release, which he says is supposed to hit on Oct. 30. While the source appears to be genuine, [Brian Crecente] little doubtful of the timing since 1.94 seems to be just hitting now with copies of Ratchet and Clank, so take this, as you should all rumors, with a grain of salt.
i can't view this site from work does it say anything else?
Spiderman Blu-ray trilogy and firmware 2.00 on the same day. Even though it looks like no in-game XMB or HOME this is still a solid update if the rumors are true.
EDIT: @Scythesean
Main features of PS3 version 2.00:
Turn your PS3 on and off with PSP Remote play
A new PLAYSTATION Network category
A TV Category for those who install PlayTV into their HDD (SCEE only).
Playlist for Music & Photo
Content group for Video & Game
XMB customization (Custom theme & background color setting): This will come with one alternative custome theme. Addition generic themes will be available for download via www.playstation.com with game title themes to follow on Nov 20th, distributed via the Store (PS/PC). The cost of the game themes haven't been decided yet. Guidelines for users to create their own Custom Themes will be distributed via www.playstation.com shortly after the firmware hits.
Information Board: This will be shown in the top right of the screen and include news feeds from Playstation.com as well as store updates. The board came be set to ticker mode, list mode, details mode or disabled.
Trend Micro Web Security for PS3™ internet browser: This is a parental lock for website viewing that will initially be free but that Trend Micro will later charge for.
no i need in game xmb. i wanna be able to send messages sign in and sign out listen to music while in game. the music and photo playlist is a smart addition also hope they find away to rearrange it to make songs easier to find. As far as i'm concerned they should even bother without releasing in game xmb. should be able to send messages to ppl am playing online with without having to quit the game 1st. And i've been playing gran turismo and i need in game music for that. Common sony dnt dissapoint me
Its a rumor still.
Could be more to it.
I wouldnt consider "An informed UK reader" as a good source