Friday, July 29, 2005

Firmware 2.0 Roundup

- Lots of information has been flying around about this firmware update, so I'll try and summarise here for you all.
- Obviously, Sony says you should not update unless you have a JAP PSP:

"CAUTION: This update is only for customers who obtained PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) for Japan which model number is PSP-1000 or PSP-1000 K. Upon completion of preparing, we will announce update information for the other countries/areas customers via SCE Group Web Site or other channels . For theses customers who obtained PSP® in the other countries/areas, please DO NOT update PSP® through this web site."

- The WPA WiFi compatability works for the web browser, but not for games so far released.
- A big test of the Audio and Video enhancements shows that AAC files from iTunes are playable. From AV Watch, translated on PSPUpdates.
- It has been confirmed that the browser and all new functionality is available in English as well as Japanese.
- A quick instruction manual for the web browser controls is available here.
- The Portable TV service works fine with US PSPs too. There is a great guide with step by step instructions on how to register on the Japanese p-tv.jp site, (so you can download media.)
- Reviews on the firmware can be found here and here.
- Download from Sony's site (translated).

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