Someone n the Playstation forums posted what they say are the details for the Playstation 3's software version 2.00 update. The update is supposed to include a slew of minor tweaks across the board, but the major addition appears to be the ability to bring up the XMedia Bar in game, which is a pretty spiffy idea.

The thing is that the tipster says the details were posted to SCEA's official press site and removed, but I can't think of a single time when Sony has posted details on their firmware updates to their press site, it's just not used that way. Also, I have the site in my RSS reader and it never popped up. I'm not saying it's not true, after all Sony's Gamers Day is tomorrow, but take this with a grain of salt.

When contacted earlier today, this is what SCEA had to say:

"We haven't made any announcements on future firmware update plans for PS3, and that list is just rumor and speculation."

Hit the jump for the full list.

The PLAYSTATION 3 system software version 2.00 update includes the following:
Users
You can now password-protect user accounts.

Settings
[Dynamic Normalizer] has been added as an option under [Sound Settings].
[Energy Saver] has been added as an option.
[Equalizer] has been added as a feature under [Music Settings].
[Full] has been added as an option for [DVD Wide Display] under [BD / DVD Settings].
[Photo Settings] has been added as an option.
[PS / PS2 Settings] has been added as an option.
[RSS Channel Settings] has been added as an option.
[Sample Rate] has been added to [Audio CD Import] under [Music Settings].
[Screen Saver] has been expanded under [Display Settings].
The method of selecting an output resolution has been changed in [Video Output Settings] under [Display Settings].
[Theme Settings] has been added as an option.
[Zero Unused Disk Space] has been added as an option under [System Settings] > [Format Utility].

Photo
Additional slideshow effects have been added.
[Photo Effects] have been added as a feature.
Wallpaper feature has been added.
[Zoom] has been added as a feature.

Music
Additional visualization effects have been added.
CD information can now be entered.
Three-speed fast forward and fast reverse has been added as a feature.

Video
Files can now be played sequentially.
Three-speed fast forward and fast reverse has been added as a feature.
You can now select [Zoom] under [Screen Mode] when playing video files saved on the hard disk or storage media.*.
*An appropriate USB adapter (not included) is required to use storage media with some models.

Game
Support for PLAYSTATION 3 format software titles has been expanded.
XMB (XrossMediaBar) is now accessible during gameplay.

Network
[RSS Channel] has been added as a feature.

Friends
You can now have multiple chat sessions.
You can now select an image to use as your Avatar from [Photo].

Other
Date and Time is now shown when the PS button is pressed.
File sorting has been changed.
[Help] has been added as a feature.
Playability status with the PS3 system has changed for some PlayStation and PlayStation 2 format titles.
To check on the latest status, visit the search site for compatible titles.
[Secure Delete] has been added as an option.
Some PLAYSTATION Network features have been revised.

Re: The One and Only "PS3 Updates" Thread (v1.70) [ Edited ] [Playstation Forums, thanks to everyone for the tips]

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