PSP Firmware 2.50 released

[mccrack]

http://www.us.playstation.com/PSP.aspx?id=softwareupdate

Features updated in system software version 2.50 include the following:



[LocationFree™ Player] has been added as a feature under [Network].
[Auto-Select] and [Unicode (UTF-8)] have been added as options to [Encoding] under [View] in the [Internet Browser] menu bar.
Settings for [Text Size] and [Display Mode] in [Internet Browser] can now be saved.
The input history of online forms accessed through [Internet Browser] can now be saved.


Copyright-protected video can now be played under [Video].
(This applies to video saved on Memory Stick Duo™ media).
For details, contact the video content provider.
Note that fees may be charged to obtain or use copyright-protected video.
Downloadable copyright-protected video may not be available in all countries
and regions.


[Set via Internet] has been added as an option to [Date and Time] in [Date & Time Settings] under [Settings].
[WPA-PSK (AES)] has been added as a security method under [Network Settings].


Korean input mode has been added to the on-screen keyboard.

Needless to say HomeBrew Apps & Emulators will no longer be available to you.
I suspect that this update will be required to play the upcoming title Grand Theft Auto: Liberty Stories.

 

[useless]

i am starting to think Sony is worse than Microsoft... blackmailing us to upgrade or else not be able to play newer games.

pffft....

 

[mccrack]

Dont forget Sony's proprietry memory sticks that cost an sbsoloute fortune.
The debacle that i have had with my PSP has made me rethink my stance on Sony products especially the PS3. I might just check out the XBOX 360 before loyally getting a PS3......

 

[WiseCrack]

nah the ps3 will still kick the xbox360's ass.

 

[mccrack]

@WiseCrack .

The Ps3 probably will win in because of the sheer loyalty of the consumers from the PS1 / PS2 consoles.
But following ps3forums.com shows that quite a lot of developers are leaning towards the 360 .

However i'll wait until both consoles are out and look to where the better games are.

 

[rburley]

is it just me or is a there a new PSP firmware every week

 

[useless]

is it just me or is a there a new PSP firmware every week

its kinda similar to MS's windows fixes... lol!

@Wisecrack

PS3 Developers Jumping Ship

"A recent Japanese article about PS3 developer support has an insider source claiming that the initial investment for PS3 software development it at least ¥2 billion (U$S 17.6 million), and that figure does not include the actual development costs associated directly with the title.

This initial investment, according to this insider source, is "nothing but a nightmare for many Japanese software development companies."

Not even considering the PS3 will have to catch up to the X360 as well. I for one dont mind them both going to each other throats, it will make it better for us consumers.

 

[mccrack]

2.1 Patch was soley to block that buffer overflow exploit.
2.5 was released as planned.

Quite frankly i dont see any real reason to upgrade.
There is theat location free TV. But that requires a broadband connection @ minimum 300kbps