PSP

Sony has released a system software update to its PlayStation Portable (PSP) to version 3.30. This update adds support for several new video formats and supports more PlayStation Network titles. A new network setting, “Use Wireless Hotspot,” enables PSP users who want to utilize public Wi-Fi connections in order to play games against other PSP users online.

The latest verion of the PSP firmware, v3.0, is now available to download from the portable's built-in Network Update. Previously released in Japan, the update includes the following features:

GamePro has uploaded the entirety of the 60 GB PlayStation 3 final retail manual. Interesting entries are highlighted in

Sony has released a new firmware update for the PSP. This appears to be a minor update addressing "security vulnerabilities in the system software" (in other words, preventing homebrew software from running with current methods).

Hong Kong, October 24, 2006 - Lik-Sang.com, the popular gaming retailer from Hong Kong, has today announced that it is forced to close down due to multiple legal actions brought against it by Sony Computer Entertainment Europe Limited and Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Sony claimed that Lik-Sang infringed its trade marks, copyright and registered design rights by selling Sony PSP consoles from Asia to European customers, and have recently obtained a judgment in the High Court of London (England) rendering Lik-Sang's sales of PSP consoles unlawful.

ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA -- October 10, 2006 -- Lava Software is now shipping Kenbushi v6.2, a fast and efficient file sharing, data backup and remote media player product. This new version allows users to remotely control media playback using any PDA with Wi-Fi and offers wireless PDA slideshows, a simple integrated Web server, media bookmarks, a Skipmark(TM) system (sections of movies can be automatically skipped, such as credits, scenes unsuitable for children, etc.), and new mute, playlist shuffle and loop controls. Versions are available for Windows, MacOS X, MacOS Classic and Linux.

Sony has released a new firmware update for the PSP, 2.80, which is now available via Network Update. The major changes in this version include:

Since I wrote this article there have been a few notable software releases.

While utilities such as ffmpegX give you a bewildering array of conversion options, Roxio's Popcorn 2 and Techspansion's VisualHub have presets to convert video to PSP, iPod, and other devices perfectly without a lot of fuss. Even ffmpegX's PSP presets require some tweaking and I find that it often chokes on MOV files.

LOS GATOS, Calif.--June 13, 2006--Mark/Space, Inc. announced today the immediate availability of their new synchronization software product for Mac OS X, The Missing Sync for Sony PSP. This latest product from the company known for connecting cool gadgets to the Mac provides a number of innovative features that PlayStation Portable owners are sure to enjoy, including Intel-native video encoding; offline web browsing; packaging of contacts, calendars, tasks, notes and Safari bookmarks into stylized web pages and integration with iPhoto and iTunes. All of the software's capabilities are designed to enhance the PSP experience for Mac users.

Sony today released the latest version of the PSPs firmware, v2.71. The update brings several updates and improvements to the Location Free Player. The biggest feature of the new firmware is the ability to download playable demos directly from the PSP. Available as of today are a Loco Roco demo and a demo of Kazou (Sudoku). The new firmware is available from the Network Update option in the PSP's menu or Sony's System Update Page.