Sony removes PS3 firmware update

Sony's eagerly-awaited PlayStation 3 firmware update 2.40 has been removed following complaints that it has 'potentially console-wrecking' problems.

The update, which went live yesterday, saw a number of complaints appear on gaming forums across the world.

Sony, which took down the update from its servers last night, issued a statement on its US PlayStation blog, which read: "We’ve received a limited number of calls from consumers experiencing an issue with installing the system software update on their PS3.

"While our consumer services department has seen a low volume of calls on this topic, we are committed to providing the PS3 community with XMB access features delivered in the v2.40 update. We are working diligently to isolate the problem for those few consumers and to identify a solution before we put the firmware back up."

Firmware update 2.40 contained the long-awaited in-game cross media bar as well the new Trophy system, through which supported titles will reward gamers with a bronze, silver, gold or platinum trophy.