Sony has announced the release date of the next firmware update for American Playstation Portables. On August 12, 2005, users can download Firmware Upgrade 2.0, which gives westerners a web browser, photo sharing options, a customizable interface, broader network connectivity, and a few tweaks to the audio and video play back.
The XTREME PSP Mag i002 is now available for download from our Download Section.
Released on 29th July 2005, we have already recieved over 200 downloads in less than 24 hours, which is great news. Unfortunately, we are running low on bandwidth, and urge you to please donate at least $1 or £1. Please send your donations to admin@xtremepsp.com via PayPal. Thank you for your help.
PSP Firmware 2.0 is now available for Japanese Consoles. The new update has added several new features to the PSP, these include:
Firmware Version 2.0 will be available to download from here.
Here are the official sales information from the PlayStation Meeting 2005:
5.07 million PSPs sold worldwide
2.74 million PSPs sold in USA
2.33 million PSPs sold in Japan & Asia
11.2 million PSP games sold worldwide
7.3 million PSP games sold in USA
3.9 million PSP games sold in Japan & Asia
Just 48 games have been released so far for PSP
150 PSP games will be available by 31 March, 2006
4.3 million UMD movies sold in USA (Including 1 million Spiderman UMD Promo)
Just 400,000 UMD movies sold in Japan & Asia
Japanese Company So-Net has just released a Portable TV site aimed at the PSP. Although the site is currentlt under construction, Japanese owners will soon be able to download and view various video files.
This news couldn’t come at a better time, and it will make good use of the Internet Browser found in Firmware v2.00
The site can be found [ HERE ]
Following Sony’s announcement of firmware version 2.0, and a PSP Web Browser, we have managed to get a hold of a screenshot of the web browser in action.
If you have any further information, photos, or video clips, please email them to admin@xtremepsp.com.
Sony has releasing two new acccessories in Japan (14th July 2005). Headphones with remote in Black, and a Battery Charger, for people who have spare batteries.
Remote Control with Headphones, PSP-140 B
Battery Charger, PSP-190
A White PSP is soon to be released in Japan. The white PSP value pack comes with all the same contents and the original value pack, but everything is white!
The white PSP is due for release on 15th September 2005, in Japan. Model No: PSP-1000 KCW
On the 27th of July 2005, firmware version 2.0 is released in Japan. The new features are below:
[ Network ]
[ Internet browser ] was added.
[ Video ]
Jump performance was added. (UMD Video and UMD Music)
A-B repeat mode was added. (The UMD Video, the UMD Music and the animated picture which is retained in the “Memory Stick Duo”)
4:3 was added to picture mode function. (The animated picture which is retained in the “Memory Stick Duo”)
Audio change performance was added. (The animated picture which is retained in the “Memory Stick Duo”)
The MP4 (the AVC) it added to the type of file which it can play back. (The animated picture which is retained in the “Memory Stick Duo”)
[ Music ]
The MP4 (the AAC) with the WAVE (the Linear PCM) it added to the type of file which it can play back. (The music which is retained in the “Memory Stick Duo”)
[ Photo ]
Wallpaper performance was added.
Sending and receiving performance of the picture was added.
The TIFF, the GIF, the PNG and the BMP were added to type of file which it can indicate.
[ Setting ]
The Korean language was added.
[ Character set ] was added.
[ Theme setting ] was added.
[ Internet browser starting restriction ] was added to security setting.
The WPA-PSK (the TKIP) it added to the security system of network setting.
Web input support was added to input mode of the keyboard.
Firmware Version 2.0 will be available to download from here.
Source: http://www.playstation.jp/
Sony has released Gamma Pack 3 for Wipeout Pure on the PSP handheld system, providing Wipeout Pure gamers a new track (Sebenco Peak), and new ship (the Van Uber) and a new game skin (Feisar).
With the release of Gamma Pack 3, the Gamma series of tracks is complete, allowing for Gamma Tournament and Descension Tournament unlockables. The Gamma series of downloads will be followed by more downloads, starting with the Classic 2 pack, which will be available August 1.
Gamma Pack 3 weighs in at 5.9 MB and is available through the in game browser or from the Wipeout Pure website.
