Looks like Sony's ready to counterattack against that libtiff exploit that's been so helpful to homebrewers over the past few days. The European PSP site has revealed text suggesting the impending release of firmware version 2.81. Most likely, it won't include any new functionality. However, I hope Sony will prepare a downloadable demo to coax us into upgrading, just because free game demos are always yummy.
[Thanks, steve!]
Reader Comments (7)
Posted: Sep 6th 2006 4:32PM (Unverified) said
Sony should just give up and let homebrew do as they please. It's a never ending battle.
Posted: Sep 6th 2006 4:35PM (Unverified) said
if its just to cover the 2.8 exploit then i wont update BUT BUT if Sony adds Mpeg and WMV playback id update immediately. such a hassle converting everything to MP4
Posted: Sep 8th 2006 1:01AM (Unverified) said
I'd love it if they were to allow you use mpeg files, you almost lose the function of being able to watch movies from the memory stick when you force people to covert files.. what a hassle.
Posted: Sep 6th 2006 6:29PM HandheldAddictblogspotcom said
I just hope that Sony actually addresses & fixes the music playback problem that plagues some of us with 2.80.
http://www.joystiq.com/2006/07/28/psp-firmware-2-80-the-aftermath/#c1848069
It doesn't happen to every 2.80 PSP, but there's enough of us out there that it's clear it's the FW that caused it.
http://www.joystiq.com/2006/07/28/psp-firmware-2-80-the-aftermath/#c1848069
It doesn't happen to every 2.80 PSP, but there's enough of us out there that it's clear it's the FW that caused it.
Posted: Sep 6th 2006 10:50PM (Unverified) said
I don't know if it was just me but after upgrading to 2.8 the games took a hell of a lot longer to load up.
If it fixes that and also adds something useful I will upgrade. Otherwise I will stay and hope for a downgrader.
If it fixes that and also adds something useful I will upgrade. Otherwise I will stay and hope for a downgrader.
Posted: Sep 7th 2006 1:48AM (Unverified) said
Upon updating via the Network Update option on the PSP's menu there appear to be NO other features included in this update other than the resolved security issues.
Posted: Sep 7th 2006 5:06AM (Unverified) said
Well the Japanese 2.81 says they have removed the
limit of 4GB+ memory sticks! So that is a far better reason to update than just other game demo!
limit of 4GB+ memory sticks! So that is a far better reason to update than just other game demo!




