Sony have now launched their next version of the PSP firmware. This new version is numbered 5.50 and it has a few new enhancements.
The firmware update will introduce an Information Board on the PSP system’s XMB (XrossMediaBar) interface. Those of you who have a PLAYSTATION 3 (PS3) may be familiar with this feature, which displays news and updates from the world of PlayStation in a scrolling ticker in the upper right-hand corner of your TV screen. Now you’ll be able to read up-to-date information about upcoming games, new content available on PlayStation Store, and other news right on your PSP whenever you’re at a wireless Internet hotspot.
In addition, we’ll be adding a few more enhancements with the 5.50 update:
* Memory Stick improvements – You’ll be able to create and access sub-folders on your Memory Stick PRO Duo for music, videos and photos. Separately, the available space required to download a file from PlayStation Store to your Memory Stick has been reduced significantly.
* Internet search for games directly from the XMB – You’ll be able to easily search the Internet for information about your PSP games. Select the icon for the game, hit the Triangle button, and then select [Internet Search] from the options menu to get search results based on the game title. This feature was added to PS3 with the recent 2.70 update.
* Trend Micro trial – PSP’s Internet browser is a great tool for checking out your favorite Web sites on the go, and we’re teaming up with the Internet security experts at Trend Micro to make the Web browsing experience safer and more secure. With the 5.50 update, you’ll have the option to access a free trial of two Trend Micro services:
Trend Micro Web Security uses Web reputation technology to block PSP owners from accidentally visiting a Web site that may contain malicious content designed to steal personal information and confidential data.
Trend Micro Kids’ Safety uses URL filtering technology to prevent children from accessing Web sites that feature inappropriate content.We look forward to reading your feedback.
Via: Playstation
Image Credit: PS3Explained
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Why they’re bothering to update a basically dead platform is beyond me.
I think it’s pretty cool. I wonder…when you said “creating a sub-folder,” does it work well when we use our memory stick PRO in our PSP or PS3? Or does it work on both?
Screen Sleuth – PSP isn’t dead. According to the sales numbers on April 12th, it out sold the DSi in Japan (only by 213 units). I was really shocked when I read that. It might not be very popular in the US, but is seems Japan really loves the handheld platforms.
This sucks, the only worthwhile update here is the sub-folder feature. I guess that’s Sony’s way of saying “We still give a damn… sort of.”
this update sucks kinda hard… w8ed 2 months 4 the new update. and then this piece of poo… thought they were making something big because of the long time i had to w8. they need to make something big 4 the next time, or my psp gets a free ticked to my dumpster…
I love updates that make the 3000 even more unhackable.
pretty gay :/
missing games. iso and cso please help
uhmmm guys when i updated my psp to ver.5.50 i cant see my games iso and cso pls reply nid answers
hey how about games that worth it instead of useless feature??
my games are missing too. but i got one update. socomftb2 update. im thinking where is that update of socom ftb2 update come from what folder? so ill find it and put my psp games there. just my opinion. ill be placing first my psp games to folder: games, game 180. im a 2 years psp user since psp is released
Wait..
Did you guys update from a custom firmware that supported ISO/CSO loading to an official Sony firmware and then wonder why your illegal copies don’t work?
don’t just upgrade your firmware just yet specially if you got your upgrade from sony. You are aware that .iso and .cso files are illegal right?
Try searching for a custom 5.50 firmware when upgrading your psp.
maybe sony should give us flash player. i mean ffs
i cant see my iso and cso games please help me……………..!!!!!!*(>,>>><<<<{}{}{}{}{}{{][][][][!!!!!!!!!!!)sigh
Are they legal games? It seems updating to the latest firmware has blocked access to them.
….PLEASE HELP ICAN`T SEE ALL MY GAMES ON PSP BUT I`M ALREADY UPGRADE MY PSP WHAT DO I DO PLEASE COMMENT ME BACK I DON`T NO WHAT I`M GOING TO 2 DO