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Eric Lempel over at the PlayStation Blog has just posted what’s new in PS3 firmware v2.50, which will be released within the next few days, here’s the updates:

Support for the PS3 Official Bluetooth Headset - we’ve told you about the upcoming Bluetooth Headset and SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Confrontation Bundle on the Blog. This latest firmware installment enables High-Quality (HQ) mode, which delivers clear and wide-band online voice chat. On top of that, an added on-screen indicator shows battery status, volume level and use of HQ mode.

PlayStation Trophies interface enhancements - I know that many of you are busy collecting trophies and raising your PlayStation Trophy level. This update makes sharing and comparing your trophies with your friends even easier. On 1st part of the profile page you’ll see a symbol under level that represents level and the actual percentage towards the next level along with the existing level meter. The level symbol carries over to the trophy comparison screen where you will now be able to see your level, your friend’s level and the percentage towards the next level for both users along with all of the game by game comparison information you see today.

Friend status – Offline friends on your Friends list will have information below their avatars that will indicate how long it has been since they were last online.

Video – This update adds the Scene Search feature similar to the feature on the PSP. Activating this feature while viewing a video on the PS3 will break the video up into scenes that you can quickly access by pressing the X button. You can break the videos into one, two or five minute intervals. In addition, you can now choose to have all of the videos under the video section of the XMB play in sequence. Go to Settings then Video Settings to turn this option on.

PlayStation Store – We’ve added a redeem codes option right on the store to make it easier to redeem your PlayStation Network Cards and promotion codes. In addition, PlayStation Network Sign Up and Account Management have been redesigned.

Power Save Settings – You can now set your PS3 and wireless controllers to turn off automatically after set periods of inactivity. Go to Settings then Power Save Settings to turn on these features.

Background Downloading - You now have the option to set the PS3 to turn off automatically after a background download or installation of content has completed. This option is available when you turn off the system from the button under [Users] while content is being downloaded or installed.

In-game Screenshots - this tool will allow everyone to capture, share and in other words, immortalize their favorite gameplay moments. This will be supported on a game by game basis. Please check back to find out which games will support this feature.

Sony have opened sign-ups for the Resistance 2 public beta, but only for a limited time, use your PlayStation Network Account to sign in.

Sign Up Here

2K Games have just announced that BioShock has gone “gold” for the PS3. This means that the game is complete, bug checking done, and the game is ready to be distrubuted!

They’ve also announced that a demo will be avaliable for downlod from the PlayStation store this Thursday.

Awesome, thanks 2K Games!

So I was emailed this video, displaying the new upcoming PS3 bluetooth headset along side SOCOM: Confrontation clips, check it out:

Pretty neat huh?

Namco’s latest instalment to the Sour Calibur series - Soul Calibur IV, on the PS3 and Xbox 360. Is it worth the purchase? Read on, and you decide.

If you’re a Soul Calibur fan, you’ll certainly know that like any other Soul Calibur game you’ve played in the past, the story mode is short and pretty uninteresting. Depending on the character you choose to play as, the story will slightly change; you may fight different bosses or perhaps play in a different arena – that’s all, lets move on.

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A French Website FNAC.com has recently updated thier online store with a LittleBigPlanet 80GB PS3 bundle up for pre-order.

The price for the bundle is €399 - which is very cheap considering you’re getting the 80GB PS3 including the Dualshock 3 controller, oh - and of course - LittleBigPlanet itself.

Doesn’t the LittleBigPlanet PS3 box art look awesome?!

EA hasn’t set a date for the US Dead Space release date yet, but you can bet it’ll be around the same date as the UK release.

If you weren’t already aware of LittleBigPlanet’s pre-order character bonuses, you’re aware now! Depending on who you pre-order your copy of LittleBigPlanet with, you’ll receive a relatively recognisable bonus gaming character in Sackboy form to add to your character list in LittleBigPlanet. Pre-ordering LittleBigPlanet at Play.com entitles you to a bonus Nariko Sackgirl.

So if you didn’t know already, the Resistance 2 private BETA was recently released to a select group of PS3 users. The clip below shows an online team deathmatch from the Resistance 2 BETA. It sure does look good - check it out below:

The highly anticipated game, set for an October 2008 release date - Little Big Planet - has had another trailer revealed. Check it out: