UPDATE: Here on the east coast of the US, the update is now available for download. Feel free to post below if you are also able to download update v3.40.
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ORIGINAL ARTICLE: Sony has detailed a major system software update for PlayStation 3, an update that will add the all-new PlayStation Plus subscription package. System software update v3.40 was revealed earlier, highlighted as the update for PlayStation Plus at E3. There are some great new updates in addition to the PlayStation Plus, including the ability to upload your videos stored on your PS3 directly to Facebook or YouTube. The update will likely go live later today or early tomorrow.
In addition to the PS3 update, there will be a simultaneous PSP update, system software update v6.30, which will add PlayStation Plus compatibility and some minor new features.
The main updates included in system software update v3.40 for PS3 include:
PlayStation Plus: A new subscription service package on PlayStation Network, PlayStation Plus offers gamers exclusive services and content on June 29, 2010, worldwide. PlayStation Network users will be able to purchase membership* to PlayStation Plus, providing members with new options to enhance their gaming experience and enable them to gain a special set of features and content. All PlayStation Network users will continue to have free access to its unmatched and expanding suite of new and exclusive content, services and community focused tools – including online game play – while PlayStation Plus subscribers will gain access to an exclusive and expanding set of evolving features, content and functionality.
Photo Gallery: A new network based photo sharing feature is now available on the Photo Gallery. The enhancement allows PS3 users to upload, browse and comment on photos on sites such as Facebook and Picasa Web Album. PS3 users can also opt to share their photos between their PlayStation Network friends.
Video Editor & Uploader: Video Editor and Uploader is a new function found on the XrossMediaBar (XMB), which enables users to edit, save and upload video files stored on the PS3 system to sites such as Facebook or YouTube.
Five Star Rating Support: Users can rate PlayStation Store content they have purchased with one to five star ratings.
Power Save Settings: The default setting for PS3 System Auto-Off will be set at two hours, providing users with additional power save options and further improving power save features on the PS3 system.
A new Facebook application will also be available with update v3.40. You will be able to further integrate your PlayStation Network and profile on Facebook, find out which Book friends are on the PSN, send fellow members PSN friend request, view online status, and add a PSN application tab on your Facebook Profile.