Anyone try out new PSP firmware/browser?

[zelmo]

I'm at work and without my PSP (funny how the boss frowns on that). Has anyone updated their PSP to v2.0 firmware? If so, how is the browser working?

[EvilDoc]

is the new update avalible in the us?

[zelmo]

Dunno. If I had my PSP here I'd try to update the fiirmware to see if there was a version for the US as well.

[Phat_Pat]

I'm downloading it right now and i'm in California :cool:

[EvilDoc]

I'm downloading it right now and i'm in California :cool:

so how does it work? :)

[Phat_Pat]

so how does it work? :)
funny it downloaded v1.52..... i had already installed that i thought...

i guess its not out in the US yet....

[taeclee99]

No way on earth am I updating to the new firmware. i don't really care for the new browser. The only thing that I like about the update is the aac support. Any firmware above 1.51 does not allow homebrew apps and emulators to be run on the psp. I am having too much fun playing snes and neogeo cd games on the thing for me to upgrade.

[ipacmm]

I was going to update it, but I think I will just wait until the US version comes out.

[taeclee99]

Apparently the new browser now supports podcasts.

http://www.gizmodo.com/gadgets/portable-media/index.php#psp-web-browser-can-download-podcasts-114650

[zelmo]

funny it downloaded v1.52..... i had already installed that i thought...

i guess its not out in the US yet....

download from here (http://www.playstation.jp/psp/update/ud_03.html) . According to the message boards at PSPWorld, the Japanese version works fine over here.

• download firmware update
• mount your PSP on your desktop via USB connection
• drag the downloaded fileEBOOT.PBP into GAMES/UPDATE folder
• sync using PSPWare or whatever else you are using
• on the PSP go to games, select memory stick
• select the update and install

Works fine

[davidcb13]

I think Ill keep my 1.5 with hombrew until they hack the 2.0

[taeclee99]

I think Ill keep my 1.5 with hombrew until they hack the 2.0
Good idea...but i think it will be a while before they hack the 2.0 firmware.

[wwooden]

i am typing this response on my psp.

[zelmo]

I can see using this browser a bunch, but I'd have to have a keyboard. This is too slow.

[Vster]

Yeah this is very slow typing, but with a mini keyboard this would be a blast!

[wwooden]

Ok, so after typing that last response with the PSP, I am back to the computer. The new update is pretty good. Since I used the Japanese update, I noticed that my web page encoding was in Japanese (shift-JIS), which was pretty slow. Now that I switched to Western, it is a little snapper. I also disabled Image display and Animation Display, which sped up load times tremendously.

[diddy]

Sony now has a warning on the Japan download site saying, in English, not to install this update, but wait for the US release. I hear on the Playstation boards that there may be memory/networking issues. So, Ive decided to wait, although I want that update sooo bad.

Also, have y'all seen the new white PSP? I think its looks sexy.
EDIT: theres already a thread here on the white one. Sorry =)

[Phat_Pat]

I read on gamespot that installing the Japanese V2 update on a US PSP voids the warranty possibly.


Please note that Sony has not endorsed this patch for non-Japanese PSP units, so installing the firmware may cause problems and doing so just might void your warranty.
Link (http://hardware.gamespot.com/Story-ST-11721-2339-x-x-x)

So i think i'll wait...

[diddy]

Word on the street says we will get the US update on August 15th, but each Sony rep says something different. Still, I think I can wait that long.

[iKwick7]

A bit off topic... but PSP related-

Anyone see the new white PSP? If this comes out in the U.S., I don't think I would be able to resist buying one.

http://psp.ign.com/articles/635/635493p1.html

[Dagless]

the writing is already on the wall (http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=138950&highlight=white+PSP)

[TheGimp]

I just finished intstalling the Japanese 2.0 firmware on my US PSP. No problems so far, but since I don't have wireless in my building, I haven't tried the browser. The only new features I've played around with are using the new photo and music formats. All of my games still run fine.

If it turns out that I was stupid to install this version and not wait for the "official" US update, i plan to use my 1 year ebgames PSP hardware guarantee that I bought with the unit last May. Been meaning to use it anyway since I scuffed up the screen before buying the screen armor.

[Vster]

Ok, so after typing that last response with the PSP, I am back to the computer. The new update is pretty good. Since I used the Japanese update, I noticed that my web page encoding was in Japanese (shift-JIS), which was pretty slow. Now that I switched to Western, it is a little snapper. I also disabled Image display and Animation Display, which sped up load times tremendously.


Thanks for the tip! I'm running @ 56k now (according to cNet speed test) :D

[Vader]

I am waiting until August 12 for the official US v2.0, just to be on the safe side.

[Switzermac]

You have to get it from the Japanese site but it works amazing it has no bad effects except the web browser needs a keyboard.

[shadowmoses]

Ye you are better of waiting until the 12th if you have a US PSP, better safe then sorry...

The browser is good but after using it for a while now i am finding it very slow and without the keyboard it is of limited use, maybe in future updates they can make it load pages quicker...???

SHadow

[AlBDamned]

Had a couple of crashes that have happened since updating to 2.0 and one situation where the sound has gone while playing a game but it still plays. However, I'm not sure if this is a slightly faulty PSP or a result of the firmware update but I hadn't had a problem before.

Also, I've got 3 dead pixels, but seeing as I was sent this for free, I'm not sure there's anything I can do about it?!?!?! :mad:

[Vader]

I am loving the real, genuine US v2.0!
Too bad it came out a week and a half late.

[MacUser1]

Upgraded to 2.00 just yesterday, but I'm having some problems. When I used WEP security at my friends house I could connect the PSP to the internet with no problem. However, at home (2 AirPort Expresses w/ WPA security) I can't seem to get the PSP connected to the internet.

It seems to connect to the base stations fine, but when it goes to "exchange key information" a connection error occurs. Anyone have a possible solution? I'll try looking online as well. :confused: