Features to be included in the next major PSP update, v5.00, have allegedly been detailed (translation) by an unnamed French developer working with the beta version of the firmware. 5.00 will supposedly include direct access to the PlayStation Store, which was promised last month for the fall (in Japan, at least), along with an improved RSS reader with text file support and a screen capture mode that supports in-game screenshots. The source could not confirm a date for the firmware's public release, but speculates that it could coincide with the launch of PSP Brite, the new hardware revision, on October 14th or in the weeks following. PSP's current firmware version is 4.05 -- if true, it would be a big leap to 5.00, by Sony standards.
[Via PSP World; thanks, Skylar]
Reader Comments (31)
Posted: Sep 30th 2008 8:43PM (Unverified) said
I would love for the PSP to have a text RSS reader. I use the mobile version of google reader now. What I really want though is an RSS reader on the PS3 so I can download video podcast to it and then if they are in a format that the PSP can handle the PS3 re-encodes it so that I can have the video on the go.
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Posted: Oct 1st 2008 6:49AM MrHashbrown said
Well on the PSP, I'm still disappointed that it doesn't have RSS video streaming.
For the PS3, that's just pathetic that it's not on their yet.
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For the PS3, that's just pathetic that it's not on their yet.
Posted: Oct 1st 2008 10:43PM (Unverified) said
Wtf the ps3 has around 500mb ram and they dont have one? Sheesh i thought psp was pathetic. Oh well i shouldn't complain knowing that i bought my psp with the functions it came with, asking for more is too much.
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Posted: Oct 1st 2008 6:50AM MrHashbrown said
Yes, because the iPod Touch is:
"THE GREATEST PORTBALE GAMING SYSTEM EVER"
- Quote by Apple
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"THE GREATEST PORTBALE GAMING SYSTEM EVER"
- Quote by Apple
Posted: Sep 30th 2008 8:59PM LAZoftheTamarinds said
"Screen Captures"
YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (if the rumor is true)
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YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (if the rumor is true)
Posted: Sep 30th 2008 9:57PM Special Agent Steve said
I agree fully. I would love to capture that really kick ass moment in my games.
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Posted: Oct 1st 2008 10:46PM (Unverified) said
@ rv :Not everyone has cfw you know. Thats like discrimination.
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Posted: Oct 1st 2008 6:51AM MrHashbrown said
You can get a refurbished one from Sony for $90. I did that after my PSPhat's screen broke and my refurbished one is almost like new (just a few scratches here and there)
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Posted: Sep 30th 2008 9:18PM (Unverified) said
Does anyone know if there is any hacks compatable with the current firmware?
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Posted: Oct 1st 2008 1:11AM (Unverified) said
Firmware version is generally irrelevant at the moment. Go check out PSP Updates or Maxconsole if you want to know more.
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Posted: Sep 30th 2008 9:27PM (Unverified) said
Sounds enticing. Glad I'm buying a PSP-3000 in the coming months :D
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Posted: Sep 30th 2008 10:14PM BlackIceJoe said
I hope this is true I really want to go on PSN with my PSP.
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Posted: Oct 1st 2008 11:39AM (Unverified) said
Does the Loaded video podcast with Natali Del Conte count? It's a cute chick and sexy tech...
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Posted: Oct 1st 2008 6:57AM MrHashbrown said
Nah Sony already has the LocationFree Player support.
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Posted: Oct 1st 2008 10:49PM (Unverified) said
It should since it is way more powerful than the psp. CFW has screencapture i dont understand why ps3 does not. Probably does.
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