I don't know if people realize the impact these two features are going to cause in the playstation world of gaming.

In-game xmb is possibly one of the most requested features for the PS3. When Sony decides to finally release this Firmware update, gaming as we know it on the PS3 is going to change forever. No longer will we need to quit a game to view a message. No longer will we need to play music from an external audio device such as an ipod or radio to listen to music while we play. No longer will we need to phone you friend to setup a game online. These are a few things I have experienced thus far without the in-game xmb.

Trophies is something else that we are overlooking at the moment. Granted it is quite obvious how the system will work but Sony has been quoted in saying that they plan to change the way we obtain these trophies/accomplishments. As stated, older games such as Heavenly Sword for example is going to have trophy support. I just hope Sony is able to implement a way to let developers update their games with saved game files which unlock trophies we already should of had. That way I don't have to replay the game all over again to obtain trophies.

XBOX360 fans beware because they will no longer have the advantage over PS3 gamers. Gaming as we know it on the PS3 is going to change, and this time its for the better.