Wow, yet another firmware update has been released for the PSP. It seems that Sony is getting sloppy in testing their updates since firmware 3.02 is a simple security update for the system software (put simply, a patch for a bug they found in the system). Since it is only a patch, nothing new has been added to this firmware update. You can download the update the Network Update feature on the PSP or via the regional PSP websites. It is not necessary to update just yet since games requiring firmware 3.02 will not be available for quiet a while.

For those interested, firmware 3.02 is Devhook compatible so it can be emulated on lower firmware versions, however, not all functionality will be supported. Another point is that homebrew support is not available on this firmware version which means you cannot run unsigned code.

The December 2006 issue of the XTREME PSP Magazine is now available to download. Issue 18 is packed with over 90 pages of great content including previews of Dead Head Fred, Rainbow Six Vegas, Sonic Rivals and Chili Con Carnage. Plus reviews of SOCOM: Fireteam Bravo, GTA: Vice City Stories, Space Invaders Evolution and Pilot Academy. You will also find all the regular content including tips and cheats, the latest news, a competition, homebrew reviews and a feature on what to expect in 2007.

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DK Jr. has released yet another issue of PSP M4M: Magazine for Men. Issue 7 is packed with christmas gift ideas for him and her as well as some sexy christmas babe photos. Also included are various other articles. Download a copy not and check it out. Please be aware that you must be over 18 years of age to download and view the magazine.

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It seems that Firmware 3.00, released yesterday, has a bug and as a result Sony has released firmware 3.01 to correct this. According to the Japanese PlayStation Website the bug involves playing Jeanne D’Arc on firmware 3.00, which causes the PSP to crash during loading data from the UMD and does not return you to the game. Nothing else has been added to this new firmware update. You can download the update via the Japanese PlayStation site, as for the rest of the world, the update will be available soon through the normal channels.

[Via: PlayStation Japan]

After months of anticipation PSP Firmware 3.00 is finally here, and with it comes the long awaited PS1 emulator and many other additions. Unfortunately, there is no mention of homebrew support, which for some is a huge disappointment. Owners of the PS3 will be able to download PS1 games which can then be transferred to the PSP. The PlayStation store, within a few hours, will release a small selection of PS1 games for around $5 each. Check below for a full summary of what’s new in 3.00:

Network

• [Remote Play] has been added (allows connectivity to PS3)
• [Online Manual] has been added
• [Timer Settings] were added to the RSS Channel

Games

• PlayStation titles can now be played using the PS3

Music

• 3 Fast Forward options were added
• Music Visualizations were added

Video

• Motion JPEG format (M-JPEG) is now supported
• [Camera] option has been added

Photo

• [Camera] option has been added

Settings

• [UMD Automatic Start] options have been added

As you can see a lot of features have been added. While some are not so great, the PS1 emulator is certainly a great additions, and may even tempt some homebrew enthusiasts to upgrade their PSPs. If Sony wants everyone to upgrade to the latest version, they should consider making the PSP Open Platform like the PS3. Currently, Firmware 3.00 is only available via the Japanese PlayStation website, but you can expect the other regional websites to update soon. You can download the update via the normal channels including the PSP Network Update feature.

Let us know what you think about the new update. Is it worth upgrading or would you rather have homebrew?

[Via: PlayStation Japan]