  |
|
 |
White PSP - V2 firmware w/ browser |
 |
|
| Author |
Message |
PO Info |
 |
Shino
Fade into this fantasy, caught in the web of time
Age: 49
Gender: 
Joined: 15 Sep 2002 |
 Posted: Fri Jul 22, 2005 9:07 am Post subject: White PSP - V2 firmware w/ browser |
Good stuff...
http://www.gamespot.com/news/2005/07/21/news_6129564.html
| Gamespot wrote: | PSP browser, "ceramic white" model en route
Sony unveils new firmware update for eerily iPod-like version of its popular handheld.
Wipeout Purescreenshot
more screens (3)
View the slideshow »
Screenshot Index »
When the PSP was first unveiled at E3 2004, Sony showed prototypes of the handheld in three colors: matte black, flat white, and custard yellow. However, when the PSP finally went on sale on March 24, it only came in a black that roughly matched the Playstation 2.
However, that will soon change...in Japan, anyway. Today at its PlayStation event in Japan, Sony announced it will release a "ceramic white" PSP (pictured) on Thursday, September 15, 2005. The unit will be sold as part of a "Value Pack" at a suggested retail price of 26,040 yen ($235.87), including tax. Similar to the $249 black PSP Value Pack sold in the US, the ceramic white PSP will come in a bundle that includes the unit, an AC adapter, a battery pack, a 32MB Memory Stick Duo, headphones, a remote control, a pouch, and a hand strap.
As with other nonblack versions of the PlayStation 2, the ceramic white PSP will not be available in the US. Currently, Japan is the only territory the device is scheduled to go on sale in, as neither a European nor a North American release date for the console was announced. In the past, though, Europe has seen various alternate-color releases of the PlayStation 2, meaning a release there is more likely (from a historical perspective, anyway).
Sony also hinted that, like Nintendo's Game Boy Advance and DS, the PSP will soon come in a range of new hues in Japan. "To provide more fun as a personal system, SCEJ will introduce various new colors for PSP and its accessories," read a release from the company, which referred to the ceramic white PSP as only the "first" alternate-colored PSP.
Of more importance to Yankee and Canuck PSP owners is Sony's announcement that it's releasing a firmware update for the unit that includes an Internet browser. "System software for PSP will also be updated to version 2.00 on July 27th on the SCEI official Web site," revealed Sony in a statement. "With this update, the various additional features such as installation of the internet browser which allows users to have the internet access available to make PSP a more attractive entertainment system."
Previously, PSP owners who wanted to view the Internet on their PSPs had to download a hack that exploited the Web-browser subfunction of the popular game WipeOut Pure. However, since this was technically illegal and required some technical expertise, it was not pervasive among the handheld's consumer base.
No date for a US version of the Web browser was announced, although tradtionally, all Japanese firmware updates have also been released in North America in English.
By Tor Thorsen -- GameSpot
POSTED: 07/21/05 04:25 PM PST |
|
_________________
So many games... so little time
 |
|
|
 |
 |
Wins 190 - Losses 169
Level 21 |
EXP: 11590
HP: 3150
 |
STR: 1050
END: 1050
ACC: 1200
AGI: 1200
|
Bianco & Nero (Sabers)
(500 - 600) |
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Ultrawolf
Mr. Roarke
Gender:
Joined: 04 Jul 2003 |
| Posted: Fri Jul 22, 2005 1:45 pm Post subject: |
Honestly as cool as a web browser in PSP seems,
How much do you see yourself really using it?
I mean if I could use AIM or something that would be pretty cool.
Otherwise I'd just hop on a computer, it'd be easier to type and such. |
_________________
Welcome... |
|
|
|
 |
Wins 115 - Losses 130
Level 17 |
EXP: 831
HP: 2800
|
STR: 1000
END: 900
ACC: 1100
AGI: 1000
|
Legacy (Shotgun)
(400 - 550) |
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Blackmage
Intragalactic Acquisitions Agent Mew
Gender:
Joined: 02 Feb 2004 |
| Posted: Fri Jul 22, 2005 1:59 pm Post subject: |
they need AIM for the DS so i can go to McDonalds during lunch and hop on the WiFi |
_________________
I'm not a pirate I'm an acquisitions agent and salvage specialist. |
|
|
|
 |
Wins 88 - Losses 123
Level 16 |
EXP: 12559
HP: 2320
|
STR: 1320
END: 500
ACC: 1090
AGI: 1090
|
Chain Saw (Saw)
(440 - 510) |
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Shino
Fade into this fantasy, caught in the web of time
Age: 49
Gender:
Joined: 15 Sep 2002 |
| Posted: Fri Jul 22, 2005 2:56 pm Post subject: |
|
|
|
|
|
Wins 190 - Losses 169
Level 21 |
EXP: 11590
HP: 3150
|
STR: 1050
END: 1050
ACC: 1200
AGI: 1200
|
Bianco & Nero (Sabers)
(500 - 600) |
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Dubcee
Senior Otaku
Joined: 25 Aug 2003 |
| Posted: Fri Jul 22, 2005 10:52 pm Post subject: |
Web browser seems a little pointless, but i guess for those who want it, it's better than using a hack >_>
Cursed new colours. Wish the PSP had like a changeable faceplate or something. >.< |
|
|
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Shino
Fade into this fantasy, caught in the web of time
Age: 49
Gender:
Joined: 15 Sep 2002 |
| Posted: Thu Jul 28, 2005 10:17 am Post subject: |
|
|
|
|
|
Wins 190 - Losses 169
Level 21 |
EXP: 11590
HP: 3150
|
STR: 1050
END: 1050
ACC: 1200
AGI: 1200
|
Bianco & Nero (Sabers)
(500 - 600) |
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Ultrawolf
Mr. Roarke
Gender:
Joined: 04 Jul 2003 |
| Posted: Thu Jul 28, 2005 1:32 pm Post subject: |
I actually thought about it, and I don't think i like the white color << |
_________________
Welcome... |
|
|
|
|
Wins 115 - Losses 130
Level 17 |
EXP: 831
HP: 2800
|
STR: 1000
END: 900
ACC: 1100
AGI: 1000
|
Legacy (Shotgun)
(400 - 550) |
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Shino
Fade into this fantasy, caught in the web of time
Age: 49
Gender:
Joined: 15 Sep 2002 |
| Posted: Tue Aug 02, 2005 9:42 am Post subject: |
2.0 firmware US release date announced...
http://www.dailygame.net/news/archives/004393.php
| Dailygame wrote: | PSP Update Promises New Features
08/01/05
Sony announced today that the US version of the PSP firmware 2.0, which have previously only been available in Japan, will be hitting the US on August 12. The update includes the following (taken from the press release)
Portable Internet
Bringing the Internet with you is easier than ever with the new PSP 2.0 Firmware upgrade. A new Cross Media Bar (XMB™) icon will be added to your PSP. That new globe-shaped icon will be called “Network” and will feature easy, one-button access to the Internet via a Wi-Fi connection. With all of the elements you’d normally expect with an Internet browser such as bookmarks, Forward button, Back, button, Refresh, Home, History, and active cursors, consumers will have the Internet at their fingertips.
Personalize Your PSP
One of the coolest new features that comes with the upgrade is Wallpaper, which will allow people to customize and create their own backgrounds on the PSP’s much talked about 16:9 TFT LCD widescreen display. Users can take any image such as a favorite sports car, celebrity, family member or game character that will be the first thing seen when firing up PSP or scrolling through entertainment options. PSP owners can use their favorite personal picture or image from their favorite Web sites just like if there were on a home PC!
Video:
Home movies become widescreen cinema quality experiences as the new upgrade supports the codec known as “AVC” will allow users to view their video files through the PSP video player. AVC is the same open standard, high resolution, widescreen format used in UMD Video. New video features makes viewing UMD movies even easier. A new “Go To” function will allow users to skip to any part of the movie by the second, minute, or even hour. This feature would be especially useful when searching for a specific part of a clip within a movie or video. Rather than having to play straight through a UMD video, a new A-B Repeat function will allow users to continuously loop during a select time period. 4:3 Screen mode will be added as a saved video data playback feature to provide more options for viewing stored videos. Expanded audio options will be added as a saved video data playback feature.
Audio:
MP4 (AAC) and WAV (LPCM) formats will be supported by the PSP music player.
Image:
Image transfer between two PSP will be made easier via a new infrared feature. PSP owners will have the ability to easily share their digital images without the use of wires or swapping their Memory Stick PRO Duo™ media. PSP will support additional formats including TIFF, PNG, GIF and BMP enabling users to view a variety of images through the PSP image viewer.
Networking
New icon added to the XMB will enable users to connect to Wi-Fi networks (including those that employ a WPA-PSK (TKIP) security mechanism) for Internet browsing. Setting up a Network Connection will become easier due to improved navigation and controls and a redesigned look and feel.
Language Support
Additional language support includes a Character Set that will be added to support display and recognition of character for each system language. Korean will be added as an optional system language, and input modes will be added to the On-screen Keyboard allowing users to activate special characters for certain languages. |
|
_________________
So many games... so little time
|
|
|
|
|
Wins 190 - Losses 169
Level 21 |
EXP: 11590
HP: 3150
|
STR: 1050
END: 1050
ACC: 1200
AGI: 1200
|
Bianco & Nero (Sabers)
(500 - 600) |
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
 |
|
 |
|
You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum
|
|
