Ambitious PSP upgrades in the works?
Sam investigates Sony's software leak, and the possibilities..
Even before it has been released anywhere outside of Japan there are plenty of rumours about Sony's intentions for the PSP. Speculation has peaked after the appearance of an apparently official test update file, which originated from a domain owned by Sony themselves. Although attempting to install the file on a PSP reportedly corrupts the system, investigations by unnamed sources has revealed some interesting insights into Sony's possible plans for their handheld gaming device.
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Now before I go on, I must emphasis the less than cast-iron certainty over the veracity of this file and the claims about its content. However, those interested in the PSP will hopefully be able to treat the news with the correct does of scepticism so I'll plough on.
This firmware update updates the code that runs the PSP's basic system, adding a raft of new features which would seem to indicate that Sony has far grander designs for the machine than as a simple handheld entertainment device. According to reports, the new features include such a wide range of applications as e-mail, web browsing, voice comms, scheduling and a text-to-speech program as well as a utility that allows for the downloading and organising of music using Sony's own Sonicwave software. On top of that there are three titles which may be new online games.
And again, while this may be nothing more than an elaborate fake or the leaked conjecture of some hopeful Sony employees, if this update file is genuine it contains some solid clues about Sony's future direction with the PSP. It also seems to indicate that Sony didn't add all those ports and connectivity options to the PSP on a whim. With the addition of a mini keyboard via the USB port the PSP could be easily transformed into the kind of convergent device that is the holy grail for many consumer IT giants. Not only does this hint at the PSP being able to function as a PDA and an MP3 player but it also dangles the prospect of online gaming in front of eager gamer's eyes.
Time will tell if this is all fantasy, yet it makes perfect sense for Sony to be seriously exploring such ideas. And as the hardware that makes up the PSP is well suited to take on such an expansion of roles I'd be surprised if Christmas 2005 doesn't turn out to be a time of great interest in the PSP.
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Dude this is sweet! Tite new fetures on a tite gaming system. I hope all this rumor stuf is tru, cuz its exciting
I doubt much of this is true, some of it maybe. For instance the downloading and organsing of music using Sony Sonicwave software would make perfectly good sense. I have no doubt Sony are already exploring new ideas.
I think USB will be put on no doubt
people make so much comments about the psp and they do not tell people when is coming out.
Some say it's coming out March 15 ,I got reserved just a couple of day's ago .I wonder if it will be able to play movies.
The PSP can play movies that have been converted to MPEG4 format and streamed from the memory stick. Well for the moment anyway, as im certain Sony will do something about this. At the very least it needs to be made easier. Movies lauched on UMD is a possibility.
U can already buy them at ebay for abot 350 with one game just thought u needed to know.
I just received my PSP yesterday. I got it at www.chaseandcompany.net They're selling the Standard Packs for $360
where can i find a go kart
KP - Try typing 'Go Kart' into the Google search bar - Idiot.
As for the eBay comments. I would NEVER be that foolish.
:-)THIS IS BRILL I CANT WWAAIITT :-)
SWEEEEEET
I have waited years for a decent handheld console and finnanly its coming. The Sony Playstation Portable. Any disagrements?
I thought so!
halo 2 rocks-
who here has xbox
I think I'm in love with the psp
will they have a memory card with more MB than the 32 MB
Any chance of a T.V. out so umd movies can be watched on the big screen?
how do you upgrade your psp
how do you upgrade your psp
is it possible for a PSP to become a sat nav device?
how do u make the internet browser work.
the psp is the best system ever made
the psp is the best system ever made
If I could marry the PSP, I would. LOL
u fraekin suc
how the hell do u get the internet on psp my boy just got one also but can get on just woundering if there is some kind ofup grade
this is awesome even though some of this might not be true.i wish it would i wanna fart its so exciting. hey i did uhoh i pooped with my fart!!
hey im back oh no not again! i just pooped and farted again i gotta go change. its so exciting!=0
how can i get the internet brower
can u get satnav on ur psp
:-D you have to buy a PSP Wi-Fi connecter or a wireless router
both with internet connection
how do u get ur psp online
This crap.. i just bought the Transformers game for the PSP and it wont work, than i go to the guy i bought it from and he's charging a hell of a lot of money to upgrade it, ehat should i do?