PSP v4.00 update adds ... XMB Googling
by James Ransom-Wiley 
{ Jun 16th 2008 at 4:45PM }
The latest feature you didn't know you needed and will seldom use promises authentic Google.com search results (which we presume will open in the clunky PSP browser if selected), with an input history of up to 20 items, so you can check up on your exes, your exes' exes, and their exes day to day with ease and efficiency under the guise of "portable gaming." But if the forthcoming Google search ain't sellin' you on "SCEA's commitment to further enhance the mobile entertainment experience on PSP," then perhaps you'll want to crack open v4.00's second easter egg later this week: the ability to change viewing speed -- to faster and slower settings -- during playback of videos stored on a Memory Stick. Huzzah!
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
PojoMofo @ Jun 16th 2008 4:51PM
I know these updates suck, but what real functionality do they really need to add at this point, it basically does everything except cook you breakfast
ben @ Jun 16th 2008 5:25PM
How about being able to access a media server without remoting through the PS3 first.
TWIMTBP @ Jun 16th 2008 5:48PM
How about support for Flash video? (YouTube)
Marty @ Jun 16th 2008 6:23PM
...well how about support for cooking me breakfast then? I'm tired in the morning, and I'm sick of cereal, dammit!
BPM [MKWii: 2578 3585 8392] @ Jun 16th 2008 6:41PM
I, too, would be extremely pleased if my PSP could prepare me a bowl of cereal, or some waffles, or fry some eggs.
Is that so much to ask?
Brian @ Jun 16th 2008 6:47PM
Breakfast, I don't have time for that. Have it sync up with my coffee machine and I'll be happy.
Maverick Saturn @ Jun 16th 2008 7:25PM
I just want mine to have a GPS system leading me to the nearest sexy single girl, I'll take it from there, otherwise, a decent network, online store, in game xbm to listen to custom soundtracks, flash and music while on internet.
Is that too much to ask?
Rob Accomando @ Jun 16th 2008 4:58PM
Wow, how about a better browser BEFORE integrating Google to the XMB? lol
At LEAST make it so we can use a memorystick for web cache.. jeeze Sony!
Lars @ Jun 17th 2008 3:17PM
I agree with the mem stick cache... that would definitely help.
Eh, not a bad update though. I use the web browser quite a lot when I'm away from home, and occasionally otherwise. Now I can change my homepage to something else.
Still, I'd have rather seen them bring IM to it instead, I mean ICQ, MSN, AOL, etc. Skype was a great update, more of that type of thing, please. Oooh SMS, PSP to phone and vice versa, would be awesome! That way I don't have to pay trumped up charges to my cell phone company. Oh and where's my damn GPS and camera attachments?!
It still amazes me how much alternate usage I get out of this GAMING portable. I use it all the time to stream webcasts especially. Good job Sony, bringing a mature gaming device with a plethora of features to the people.
Josh @ Jun 16th 2008 4:59PM
This is your post on the upcoming PSP update? This is the best way you thought of introducing this story? Really Joystiq?
Disappointed,
-Josh
J @ Jun 16th 2008 6:40PM
What would you have added/said differently?
NATO_Duke @ Jun 16th 2008 5:01PM
Google is nice. It finds stuff. Yay!
Obie @ Jun 16th 2008 5:12PM
lol googling "Massive Damage from Giant Crabs" I see. ;)
shoan @ Jun 16th 2008 5:20PM
Would be great if we had a way of making the browser semi usable. I played around with it a bit and it crashed like all the time due to not enough memory. I would have loved to have it work right so i could surf the net in the break room at lunch at work. And I tried doing a google search on it from the built in browser and it would lock up all the time. So what is the point if the browser can't hold up to a google search.
ScottG13 @ Jun 16th 2008 5:26PM
A masterful article image.
Jon2309 @ Jun 16th 2008 5:54PM
9001 hours in MSPaint, I tell ye.
SoCoolCurt (PSN: KillaKornbread) @ Jun 17th 2008 2:26AM
THAT'S OVER 9000!!!
blang701 @ Jun 16th 2008 5:27PM
Where's Flash playback?
ben @ Jun 16th 2008 5:43PM
There is flash support, the problem is that it only has 2mb of cache.
DrXym @ Jun 16th 2008 5:33PM
You can bet with the recent PS3 changes that there is more to it than this. You'll probably discover there is some kind of link into the PS3 trophies system or messaging. Something that they'll announce when the PS3 firmware goes live.
DangerMouse @ Jun 16th 2008 5:34PM
i have an old psp, and the web browsing is still worthless. If they're going to keep promoting the internet as a feature, then they should've made the slim a touch-screen reserved for features other than games.
qbix @ Jun 16th 2008 5:43PM
I see I'm not the only one who uses the customizeGoogle add-on :)
Jhongerkong @ Jun 16th 2008 5:46PM
Damn it, where's my in game XMB. Furthermore...
Whoops, stepped into the wrong room, my bad.
Jakka @ Jun 16th 2008 6:03PM
I thought PSP's internet sucked? Either way I'd much rather use my Viewty.
Dr. Jones @ Jun 16th 2008 6:12PM
How.....useless?
Jamesology @ Jun 16th 2008 6:31PM
Funny how everyone has said that this feature is useless but when you actually think it through, most features in our gadgets is useless. Then I remembered, I was a man and I love to buy usless junk.
I drive a car with a Hard Drive in it; why? When I have an Ipod and a Laptop. Also has a camera on the rear bumper; but I realized I can turn my head. Go figure! Do I really need a Wii Fit when I have a gym membership? Yes I do b/c I love useless junk.
What? my DS has a chat feature! Damn, why have I wasted all my life communicating by mouth to my colleague near me when when I can make it more complicated and write it on my DS?
TheMofoXander @ Jun 16th 2008 6:46PM
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required @ Jun 16th 2008 6:56PM
I have a feeling that someone didn't get this story right. the PSP has always supported video playback speeds and WTF about google? it's a freaking URL. most if not all already have it bookmarked in the PSP browser
Maverick Saturn @ Jun 16th 2008 7:26PM
News: Sony adds MSN Messenger :)
Dash @ Jun 16th 2008 7:38PM
I'll stick with my 3.90 M33 Custom Firmware thank you very much.
TheTANK @ Jun 17th 2008 1:32PM
Digital high-five for that, sir.
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SoCoolCurt (PSN: KillaKornbread) @ Jun 17th 2008 2:32AM
wow. another PSP update that i am not impressed by. my PSP has been getting alot of love lately with Patapon and Crisis Core so im not completely disappointed but there are other things they could add that would be more useful than this.
i mean, youll still more than likely have to wait for the PSP to connect to the internet and load the Google page, in which case you could have just set Google as your homepage in the browser. maybe there is more to it or something cause this seems pointless.