In what could be the least impressive PSP firmware update ever, version 4.01 has arrived to ... well, to make
version 4.00 not broked, in short, improving the Internet Search and Video features. We were so enjoying that clean .00 ending and we barely get to savor it before that stupid 1 has to come along and spoil the whole party.
If this update were adding any new features, this would be the part of the post where we would explain them, or make some disparaging comment about their usefulness. Instead, it's the part where we come to an awkward, joyless close.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Mr.ESC @ Jun 25th 2008 1:22PM
Why upgrade to an official firmware when DA custom firmware is around the corner ;)
CTC XBL-supapaypamawio PSN-ctclaw @ Jun 25th 2008 1:31PM
Because some people don't use their PSP's for illegal purposes. I am not one of those people.
ANTCEP @ Jun 25th 2008 1:36PM
@ctc i have my psp wit custom firmware, yet i buy my games, i use it purely for homebrew.
Mr.ESC @ Jun 25th 2008 1:39PM
Me neither.
Only CW_cheats for Tag force 2 because getting DP is a pain.
I just wanted another Monarch for my deck and I had to duel 30 times before getting it.
JerJerBinks @ Jun 25th 2008 1:52PM
Why? Its simple really, I dont steal. Nothing in life is free ... and if you are getting it for free now, the cost is going to hit you later.
CTC XBL-supapaypamawio PSN-ctclaw @ Jun 25th 2008 1:57PM
I buy all my PSP games, I do use CF for roms though whenever there aren't any good PSP games to play.
Sheppy (of the Fidlious Clan of Wong) @ Jun 25th 2008 2:08PM
I TAKE OFFENSE TO THE ALLEGATIONS OF PIRACY! I use custom firmware to run roms and games I own. I know it's hard to believe when I have nearly 50 PSP games (boguht Jeanne D'Arc and Gurumin over lunch for $10 each, THANKS CAG!) but sometimes having Final Fantasy VII on a handheld is awesome. Not to mention Bust A Groove or Battle Arena Toshinden 2...
Wait, I was quick to anger, Damn Ludwig has me pegged... Irascible Indeed....
Mr.ESC @ Jun 25th 2008 2:19PM
For example I just want CW_Cheats for Tag force games because getting hearts with all characters takes forever and if you want to advance each character “Pseudo-Plot” you are going to be there forever.
JonFitt @ Jun 25th 2008 2:39PM
I also buy PSP games and run a custom firmware. I have used it to run old PS1 games of mine that I have converted. FF7 on a PSP is the best!
Mike @ Jun 25th 2008 1:27PM
That guy's funny, that Justin guy.
FOXHOUND @ Jun 25th 2008 1:33PM
Though I'm certain it won't happen anytime soon... it'd be nice to have my PSP share some of the nifty features the PS3's looking to get.
You know... like the ones aforementioned in today's article about in-game XMB. Might as well put those music tracks, headset & Skype™, or even a friends' list to use, hm?
Darayz @ Jun 25th 2008 1:35PM
Did they not test 4.00 before releasing it to the public?
Vidikron (FU) @ Jun 25th 2008 1:38PM
Who says they didn't? If QA was 100% effective we'd never need patches for anything other than new features. What are bugs in question here? From the brief description they don't sound serious. They may have just slipped through the testing.
required @ Jun 25th 2008 1:45PM
"4.01 now with more of what you got with 4"
Sora267 @ Jun 25th 2008 5:02PM
By more of what you got with 4, you mean...well....nothing?
required @ Jun 25th 2008 6:40PM
more or less
Maverick Saturn @ Jun 25th 2008 1:55PM
Pointless ¬_¬ when are we gunna get something worthwhile.
Sheppy (of the Fidlious Clan of Wong) @ Jun 25th 2008 2:09PM
At this point, what could they really add to the console?
Maverick Saturn @ Jun 25th 2008 2:41PM
Home ¬_¬ A shop ¬_¬ Internet with music ¬_¬ In game XBM ¬_¬ PSP Messenger (Fixed, not external downloads, I want to add people to my messenger with PSPs the way I can with MSN.
I'm not saying all these are possible, but they are worth considering and much more worth looking forward to then slowing down videos or google search .
JonFitt @ Jun 25th 2008 2:42PM
Full resolution for memory stick videos? Or have they done that now?
The ability for games to install content to the MS for faster loading? Or has that been done?
It's been so long since I installed an official firmware.
Maverick Saturn @ Jun 25th 2008 2:49PM
PSP browser update 0.2, now with Iphone ease of use.
The option to send files using bluetooth, mobiles do it, whats the issue? At least save game files.
The option to organise files (rename, reorder, create, delete) without having to connect to the computer.
Dovi @ Jun 25th 2008 3:34PM
Listening to your mp3s while surfing the web?
Sora267 @ Jun 25th 2008 5:03PM
Updated flash so I can watch Youtube on the damn thing?
Atr-Slzr-Ctr @ Jun 25th 2008 1:56PM
We were so enjoying that clean .00 ending and we barely get to savor it before that stupid 1 has to come along and spoil the whole party.
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LOL I love you McElroy
BPM [MKWii: 2578 3585 8392] @ Jun 25th 2008 2:48PM
Wow, that was an awkward ending!
Tina @ Jul 1st 2008 10:14AM
Ummm.. What's the point of this upgrade? I keep upgrading my psp phat whenever i see there's a new one, but I never see any difference!!! The should make the new version updated with flash 7 so people could actually go onto websites, or else what was the point of even putting the internet feature on????