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PSP Firmware 2.8 is Out

2006-07-27T03:10:38-08:00

Just to let fellow PSP owners know that a new firmware was released today.

Firmware 2.80 includes the following changes:

NETWORK
You can now download video and image content under [RSS Channel]. Note: support for download but not streaming content.
You can now register devices via a wireless LAN access point under [LocationFreeÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â‚¬Å¾Ã‚Â¢ Player]

MUSIC
You can now play AAC files with file extension .3gp under [Music]

OTHER
You can now play content saved in ÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Ã…â€œMUSICÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Ã‚Â, ÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Ã…â€œPICTUREÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Ã‚Â and ÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Ã…â€œVIDEOÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â€šÂ¬Ã‚Â folders on a Memory StickÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â‚¬Å¾Ã‚Â¢

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Useful PSP tips Thread

2005-03-28T13:11:16-08:00

I’ve been lurking around the Internet for more PSP information, and this thread actually formed from an idea in the IGN PSP General Boards (sort of). Anyways, post your tips on the PSP, interesting or useful features you’ve found relevent to post up, or just post your comments!

Turn Off LCD Backlight
Some of you who’ve read through the manual may already know this, but to turn off the LCD backlight instead of waiting for it to go out,
*Hold the backlight-intensity button (the one under the screen on the right of the PSP logo) for a couple of seconds until the screen goes black.

Mute Sound on PSP
Hold the music note button (the one under the screen to the left of the Select button) for a few seconds until the sound goes out. Press again to restore sound.

Put PSP Asleep
Sleep mode: slide the Power switch all the way up quickly and the system will enter Sleep mode.

Power PSP Off
Hold the Power switch all the way up for a few seconds until the Screen goes black and the backlight turns off.

Post your tips away!!

*Concura

PSP Update 2.5…now with Location Free TV support!

2005-10-12T15:24:51-08:00

As the title says, if you got LF, go for it!

WooHoo!

Erik

What’s on your PSP now?

2006-03-01T00:42:36-08:00

What game is the flavor of the month for you? What kind of media are you carrying around with you? Do you use your PSP to watch movies or listen to music regularly? Has the PSP replaced your need to carry around other devices?

Share please!

Sony might launch a new PSP in 2006 - with harddrive.

2005-09-30T01:12:33-08:00

I know how many of you read Engadget and if it’s on Engadget, it probably isn’t news for you anymore, but:

http://www.engadget.com/entry/1234000853061238/

Let’s do that discussion!

Fake MS Duo sticks…good article

2006-02-03T02:53:34-08:00

I found this good article about fake Duo sticks floating around…as I’ve been told it’s hit the US as well with US packaging…

This is more towards the Asian market, but some of the things should translate to the US market too. I guess beware if it’s too cheap:

Erik

PSP Update 2.6

2005-11-28T23:01:28-08:00

-(RSS Channel) has been added as a feature under (Network).
-(Simplified Chinese(gb18030)) and (Traditional Chinese (big 5)) have been added as options to (Encoding) under (View) in the (Internet browser) menu bar.
-Characters may be indistinct in some cases when these encoding options are selected.
-(Volume ajustment) has been aded as a feature to (Location free player).
-You can now download video data that supports copyright protection using the (internet browser).
-WMA had been added as a codec that can be played under (Music)(This applies to music saved on the memory stick).

The volume adjustment for the PSP is ‘normal’ ‘+1’ and ‘+2’. It makes just enough difference that you can actually hear the TV now without straining your ears…good upgrade for that alone. RSS and WMA just make it that much better.

Erik

sonys psp marketing

2005-09-27T21:13:38-08:00

is it just me or are others feeling the pull. I have been inundated wiuth marketing for the PSP and normally it doesn;t worry me, but this time i am just feeling this pull all the time to buy a PSP.
and i don’t really need one, aren’t really inerested in most of the games (and all of the movies) avail right now.
So what gives?!

iTunes 5.0 for PSP

2005-09-30T19:45:13-08:00

http://gomorning.com/psp/itunespsp/

Faaaake.

anyone else brave enough?

2005-09-19T04:34:38-08:00

fm radio’ed psp