PS3 firmware v2.40 introduced a nice feature for all those collectors out there in the Ps3 universe: the trophy system. Beside of stimulating egomaniacs, the primary purpose is the make player’s skills and experience comparable in an easy way. Unfortunately, the system itself is not well explained, specifically as it was not part of the initial firmware but introduced through a firmware upgrade.
Now, to get all the „behind the scene“ details about the trophy system, check out the video below showing Eric Lempel (Director, PlayStation Network Operations) explaining the new trophy system on the US PS3 blog.