Rumors and speculation are flying aroung the net like crazy, with the Gamercards/Trophy pictures being leaked we now have a list of what can be expected to be accessed through the in Game-XMB that is also coming in 2.40.

* Friend category
* View, send, receive messages
* Manage downloads
* Set the vibration feature of the controller
* Sign in to PlayStation Network
* Register friends
* Manage Bluetooth devices
* Terminate the game
* Music category
* Use the system BGM
* Work the system BGM operation panel
* Settings category
* Assign controllers
* View profiles
* Game category
* Set audio devices
* Use the voice changer


As previously reported the update will also allow you to play back your own tunes in-game from the XMB Music column. It’s unclear whether this feature will be compatible with all games or just new titles created with more recent development tools.

The system BGM will offer functions such as Play, Stop, Previous track, Next track, Change repeat mode, Change shuffle mode, Change volume (five levels). When you stop the playback of your tunes, playback of the game music will then begin.

We are also being told to expect Trophy Support as well. Below are a few pictures of how the Gamercards are expected to look.

They look pretty good, and 2.40 can’t seem to come any sooner.