Sony has released today a new software update for its PlayStation 3 gaming platform. The main feature brought by the Firmware 2.00, is an enhancement of the Remote Play, called Remote Start.

The Remote Play, a feature launched earlier this year in May, enables users to stream photos, videos, and music stored on their PS3 hard drive or PC onto a PSP system, whenever their PSP system is connected to a wireless Internet access point (or hotspot).

Now with Remote Start the PSP system can be used to remotely turn on or off a PS3 system from a hotspot, which means that the users will be able to access their gaming console from any location in which a wireless connection is available.

Also Firmware 2.0 brings a new Information Board which enables SCEA to communicate directly with PlayStation 3 users, delivering information to XMB (XrossMediaBar)  on a regular basis about new content added to PlayStation  Store, software releases, hardware news, firmware details and other updates.

Also, Sony has added custom themes to the XBR and a variety of themes are available for download from PlayStation Store, including themes related to specific titles or franchises.

Of course, the users are able to create their own themes and the instructions on how to build them will be offered on the PlayStation’s official site.

Additionally a PlayStation Network category icon has been added to XMB, where users will now access PlayStation Store and Account Management settings.

As you probably already now the new update is available through the System Update feature or you can use a PC and a USB storage device in order to install the firmware.