by Rainier on Jan. 20, 2011 @ 1:08 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Sony announced that it will soon be rolling out the v6.37 system software update for PSP, which "is a minor update that improves system software stability during use of some features." No other specifics were revealed...
by Rainier on June 28, 2010 @ 6:51 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sony is about to release a new v3.40 PS3 and v6.30 PSP firmware, adding the PlayStation Plus subscription service package, enhancements to the connection between users’ PlayStation Network and Facebook accounts and other new features.
by Rainier on Nov. 19, 2009 @ 12:33 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Sony announced the availability of the v6.20 system software update for PSP, which adds the Digital Comics Reader, although the service itself won't launch until December, and the ability to Export video/photo playlists.
by Rainier on Sept. 30, 2009 @ 5:52 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sony announced that it will release the v6.10 system software update for PSP in preparation for the launch of PSPgo. Some of the new features are the ability to use a bluetooth mobile device to connect to the internet, SensMe music application, and various Media Go enhancements
by Rainier on Sept. 10, 2009 @ 12:00 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sony announced that it will release the v6.00 system software update for PSP in the near future, and while the version # would indicate a major update it is not. For user looking to customize their XMB (XrossMediaBar), a few new colors will be added under the Theme Settings. These new theme colors can be used on PSP models 2000 or after (PSP-2000, 3000 and N1000). Apart from that, a security patch has been added, and [Network Update] has been renamed as [System Update].
by Rainier on June 11, 2009 @ 5:06 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sony announced the availability of the v5.51 system software update for PSP, yet again merely improving system software stability during use of some features.
by Rainier on April 20, 2009 @ 9:46 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sony announced that tomorrow it will release the v5.50 system software update for PSP introducing an Information Board on the PSP system’s XMB interface, and browsing the PlayStationStore will will no longer require a PlayStation Network account.
by Rainier on Jan. 20, 2009 @ 2:51 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Sony announced the availability of the v5.03 system software update for PSP improving system software stability during use of some features.
by Rainier on Nov. 21, 2008 @ 2:25 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Sony announced the availability of the v5.02 system software update for PSP improving overall stability to various applications, including the PSP Store.
by Rainier on Oct. 15, 2008 @ 1:29 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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PS3 v2.50 adds advanced voice chat features for the Official Bluetooth Headset, the ability to capture screenshots in-game, Flash 9 support, and a more intuitive PlayStation Trophy interface. PSP v5.00 will enable you to browse the PlayStation Store and download games whenever you're at a Wi-Fi hotspot.
by Rainier on Oct. 13, 2008 @ 5:31 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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SCEA announced details of the next PS3 and PSP firmware updates, both coming this month. PS3 v2.50 adds advanced voice chat features for the Official Bluetooth Headset, the ability to capture screenshots in-game, and a more intuitive PlayStation Trophy interface. PSP v5.00 will enable you to browse the PlayStation Store and download games whenever you're at a Wi-Fi hotspot.
by Rainier on July 14, 2008 @ 2:51 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sony announced the availability of the v4.05 system software update for PSP adding new visualizers for music playback, among other features.
by Rainier on June 25, 2008 @ 1:16 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sony announced the availability of the v4.01 system software update for PSP. Nothing really new in this minor update, basically only optimizing the new features, such as display of search results under Internet Search has been improved for certain languages, and playback of video content under Video has been improved for certain file types.
by Rainier on June 18, 2008 @ 2:08 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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As promised, Sony has released the latest v2.36 PS3 firmware update, improving system stability when playing certain PlayStation titles. At the same time Sony also made available a new firmware update for the PSP, bringing it to v4.00 and adding Google Internet search directly to the XMB interface, and the ability to change viewing speed during playback of videos stored on your Memory Stick PRO Duo.
by Rainier on June 16, 2008 @ 11:53 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sony announced the upcoming availability of the v4.00 system software update for PSP, adding Google Internet search directly to the XMB (XrossMediaBar) interface, and the ability to change viewing speed during playback of videos stored on your Memory Stick PRO Duo.
by Rainier on April 8, 2008 @ 3:30 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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SCEA revealed that the PSP will be getting a new firmware update soon. The v3.95 update includes the ability to customize how the buttons are assigned while playing PSone games on your PSP and you will now also be able to quit Remote Play and choose to turn off your PS3 or leave it on after quitting, useful for when you are downloading and want to quit Remote Play, but still want your download to continue on the PS3.
UPDATE:It's already available...
by Rainier on Jan. 30, 2008 @ 2:13 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Sony announced the immediate availability of the latest system software update for PSP. Version 3.90 will enable all owners of the new PSP Slim & Lite to make and receive phone calls through Skype.
by Rainier on Nov. 29, 2007 @ 3:44 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Sony has released yet another new PSP firmware update, officially bringing it to v3.73. With this update, operation of the UMD (Universal Media Disc) drive has been improved to address cases in which the UMD drive occasionally suspends and fails to reload data.
by Rainier on Oct. 30, 2007 @ 4:27 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sony has quietly released a new v3.72 PSP firmware update, addressing only one issue, "Support for PlayStation Network titles has been expanded."
by Rainier on Sept. 13, 2007 @ 3:41 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Hot on the heels of he previous update, Sony has released a new v3.71 PSP firmware update, addressing a minor issue with the icons, while the PS3 also gets a v1.93 update, fixing minor PlayStation Network bugs/stability from the previous v1.92 patch (said to particularly make the Warhawk experience smoother).
by Rainier on Sept. 11, 2007 @ 2:07 p.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sony has released a new v3.70 PSP firmware update, adding new features such as adding custom theme settings, viewing a slideshow while listening to music, better scene search functionality, improved sequential playback of videos, and assign buttons added to the remote play menu
by Rainier on May 31, 2007 @ 11:36 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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To coincide with the recent
PlayStation 3 v1.80 update, which amongst other things added Remote Play ability allowing anyone with a PSP to access their PS3 over the Internet, Sony has now also released a new v3.50 PSP firmware update, adding support for remote play over the internet, and RSS Channel Guide has been added as a feature.
by Rainier on April 19, 2007 @ 2:46 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sony has released a new v1.70 system software update for the PS3, delivering features such as the ability to download PSOne titles from Playstation Store (and play it on the PS3), use saved data for PSOne software on the PSP, and adding the vibration function of accessories that are for use with PSOne and PS2 titles. The v3.40 PSP update adds more PSOne title compatibility, and a change to the method of managing certificates.
by Rainier on March 28, 2007 @ 1:38 a.m. PDT | Filed under
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Sony has released a new v3.30 PSP firmware update, adding new features such as display thumbnails under RSS Channel, expanded support for PlayStation Network-downloaded PSOne games, support for displaying thumbnails for files in the VIDEO folder, and the option to set Disc-Load speed to Fast or Normal.
by Rainier on Feb. 8, 2007 @ 3:47 a.m. PST | Filed under
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Sony has released a new v3.11 PSP firmware update, and while details are still sketchy, it adds a Game Reset feature fixing compatibility issues for certain PlayStation Network titles (such as R-Type). Of course this update currently only applies to North America and Asia, as the PS3 is not out yet in Europe.