Sony Unveils PlayStation 3 Firmware Version 2.70 Update Info

The new, yet to be released, 2.70 update brings a new 'Text Chat' feature that enables you to communicate online with your friends via the PlayStation Network. You will have the ability to chat with up to 15 online friends using the Wireless Keypad, on-screen keyboard, or other peripherals. Not only can you chat with your friends instantly, but you can also access Text Chat while playing PS3 games and even participate in up to three chat rooms at once.

More Chat Features
Among other updates you can now sort your friends via their online status and also attach larger file sizes (up to 3MB) to your messages to friends.

Video Delivery Service Features

• Video files you've purchased from the PlayStation Store can be backed up to an external storage device and then restored to PS3s internal hard drive for playback so you can clear up space on your hard drive and then restore the video anytime in the future
• Videos you've purchased for PSP (PlayStation Portable) system can now be transferred to PS3 for playback

You can watch a preview of the features in the video below:

You can download the update from Sony Directly.