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Late Sunday evening Sony released version 2.01 of the firmware for North American PSPs. The update, which weighs in at 17MB, provides “Revisions to strengthen security.” The update had been rumored to be on the way last week, when Sony...

PSP firmware v.2.01 released

Charles Starrett • October 3 2005 • 0 comments

Late Sunday evening Sony released version 2.01 of the firmware for North American PSPs. The update, which weighs in at 17MB, provides “Revisions to strengthen security.” The update...Read more

+ PSP owner Dave Horowitz has created a hi-res PSP-formatted map of the NYC subway system. + Engadget Spanish has posted pics of entires for a home-made PSP contest, including PSPs made of paper mache, Legos, and candy (site in...

Bonus Points: NYC Subway, Home-made PSPs, MS Micro M2, White PSP AD

Charles Starrett • September 30 2005 • 0 comments

+ PSP owner Dave Horowitz has created a hi-res PSP-formatted map of the NYC subway system. + Engadget Spanish has posted pics of entires for a home-made PSP...Read more

Sony's next generation PSP may integrate a tiny hard drive to store music and videos, a pair of Wall Street analysts said this week. In a research note obtained by PSPworld, Piper Jaffray analysts Anthony Gikas and Stephanie Wissink said...

Analyst expects hard drive-equipped PSP

Paul Sinclair • September 30 2005 • 0 comments

Sony's next generation PSP may integrate a tiny hard drive to store music and videos, a pair of Wall Street analysts said this week. In a research note...Read more

Sony says that it is readying another update to the PSP firmware to fix a recently disclosed bug that lets users downgrade the PSP software and run their own homebrew code on the device. "It is not...what the device was...

Sony to crack down on PSP hacks

Paul Sinclair • September 30 2005 • 0 comments

Sony says that it is readying another update to the PSP firmware to fix a recently disclosed bug that lets users downgrade the PSP software and run their...Read more

Team XOS today released an Apple II computer emulator for PSP. The emulator uses the homebrew exploits available through v1.5 of the PSP firmware. In order to downgrade a PSP already running v2.0 of the firmware, try reading the how-to...

Apple II emulator for PSP released

Charles Starrett • September 29 2005 • 0 comments

Team XOS today released an Apple II computer emulator for PSP. The emulator uses the homebrew exploits available through v1.5 of the PSP firmware. In order to downgrade...Read more

AfterDawn has posted an article on how to downgrade your PSP from version 2.0 firmware to version 1.50. "This guide was written with intent of making it a little easier for new PSP users to downgrade to 1.50 to run...

PSP 2.0 to 1.50 downgrade guide

Paul Sinclair • September 28 2005 • 0 comments

AfterDawn has posted an article on how to downgrade your PSP from version 2.0 firmware to version 1.50. "This guide was written with intent of making it a...Read more

The latest version of Sony's PSP system firmware has been cracked by a programmer, which will predictably lead to homebrew development as was the case with the older PSP software. Joystiq reports: "Some clever fellow has managed to figure out...

PSP 2.0 software cracked

Paul Sinclair • September 26 2005 • 0 comments

The latest version of Sony's PSP system firmware has been cracked by a programmer, which will predictably lead to homebrew development as was the case with the older...Read more

O'Reilly will be publishing a new technical book on the PSP. Written by C.K. Sample, PSP Hacks will feature 80 hacks, tweaks, tricks, and how-tos for customizing your PSP and taking full advantage of features, capabilities, and functionality. The title will retail...

O'Reilly releasing 'PSP Hacks' book

Paul Sinclair • September 23 2005 • 0 comments

O'Reilly will be publishing a new technical book on the PSP. Written by C.K. Sample, PSP Hacks will feature 80 hacks, tweaks, tricks, and how-tos for customizing your PSP and...Read more

PSPCrazy is now offering Do-It-Yourself PSP LCD replacements for $73 including shipping. Apparently the LCDs come from PSPs that were purchased and then stripped for spare parts, and installation is pretty much certain to void your warranty. Lik-Sang has some...

Replacement PSP LCDs for $73

Charles Starrett • September 21 2005 • 0 comments

PSPCrazy is now offering Do-It-Yourself PSP LCD replacements for $73 including shipping. Apparently the LCDs come from PSPs that were purchased and then stripped for spare parts, and...Read more

SkipJam, a leading provider of home media networking solutions, has announced support for the PSP. "Using the PSP's browser and internet connection, SkipJam iMedia users can now control any device in their home. The SkipJam iMedia software provides custom web...

SkipJam offers PSP home control

Paul Sinclair • September 20 2005 • 0 comments

SkipJam, a leading provider of home media networking solutions, has announced support for the PSP. "Using the PSP's browser and internet connection, SkipJam iMedia users can now control...Read more

Sony's ceramic white PSP was released today in Japan. As previously reported, the white PSP is only available in a value pack, and comes with an AC adapter, battery pack, 32MB Memory Stick Duo, headphones, hand strap, and a matching...

White PSP now available

Paul Sinclair • September 15 2005 • 0 comments

Sony's ceramic white PSP was released today in Japan. As previously reported, the white PSP is only available in a value pack, and comes with an AC adapter,...Read more

+ An industrious gamer has managed to get an iTrip mini working inside his PSP. [via Kotaku] + Sony has issued a recall of certain AC adaptors sold with its slimline PS2. + The official site for the upcoming Japanese...

Bonus Points: iTrip PSP, PS2 recall, Gallery Fake, USB PSP Keyboard

Charles Starrett • September 14 2005 • 0 comments

+ An industrious gamer has managed to get an iTrip mini working inside his PSP. [via Kotaku] + Sony has issued a recall of certain AC adaptors sold...Read more

Sony said today that it would announced a long-awaited restructuring plan on Sept. 22, aimed at turning around the struggling electronics and entertainment giant. "Sony had said it would announce a new strategy in late September to reallocate resources, suggesting...

Sony to announce new business strategy

Paul Sinclair • September 12 2005 • 0 comments

Sony said today that it would announced a long-awaited restructuring plan on Sept. 22, aimed at turning around the struggling electronics and entertainment giant. "Sony had said it...Read more

IGN Entertainment has announced that developers creating games for the PSP will now be able to use its Gamespy technology to deliver online multiplayer features. "Already implemented in hundreds of PC and PS2 titles, Gamespy tools will enable developers to...

IGN provides tools to PSP developers

Paul Sinclair • September 9 2005 • 0 comments

IGN Entertainment has announced that developers creating games for the PSP will now be able to use its Gamespy technology to deliver online multiplayer features. "Already implemented in...Read more

The PSP is now the UK's fastest selling video game system of all time. During its launch last week, an estimated 185,000 PSPs were sold, eclipsing the Nintendo DS's 87,000, which was the previous record holder....

PSP launch in UK breaks record

Paul Sinclair • September 6 2005 • 0 comments

The PSP is now the UK's fastest selling video game system of all time. During its launch last week, an estimated 185,000 PSPs were sold, eclipsing the Nintendo...Read more