PS3 firmware 2.42 out now

Improves the playback quality of some PS3 and PSone format software.

Eric Lempel, director of PlayStation Network operations, has given word that PlayStation 3 firmware update v2.42 is now available to download.

All accounts seem to suggest it's a pretty minor update, with Lempel noting it "improves the playback quality of some PlayStation 3 and PlayStation format software".

Let us know if you spot any new features by posting in the comments section below.