Sony PSP 4.05 Firmware and XMB Support

The Sony PSP 4.05 firmware update will be coming any day now and we have been informed by Sony’s blog to expect new visualizers for music playback.

Many Playstation Portable gamers got excited when they said “and other features”, while this could mean a million things, some gamers are hoping for one of the features that the PS3 received in the last update.

The PS3’s XrossMediaBar has opened the doors for many more features to be expanded on that technology, PSP owners are hoping for in-game access to the cross media bar just like the PS3 now has.

While you cannot change every setting with XMB while playing a game, but you still get quick one click access to other options without having to leave the game and then select them.

The Sony PSP and PS3 have always been closely linked, so it seems natural that the PSP will get this feature soon and most likely in this next 4.05 update.

What other features would you like to see in PSP firmware 4.05? We would like improved Internet radio and the flash plug-ins for the web browser updated. We will update you when PSP 4.05 Firmware has been released.

Will the Sony PSP be cut? Not many new games

The world of gaming is always full of rumors; one such rumor is to do with the Sony PSP. Many believe that Sony could drop the PlayStation Portable; this has angered many PSP fans. Last year saw the launch of the newer PSP Slim, and it seemed that this once great gadget had a bit of a renaissance, as well as having some great new titles to play on the PSP.

This year though is a different story altogether, it seems as if Sony are a bit reluctant to launch as many new games as they used too, many gamers see this as a sign that the Playstation Portable is about to be cut. However Sony Director of Hardware Marketing John Koller has been speaking to IGN, where he strongly denied that the PSP was toast.

He went on and explained to IGN that the PSP is a high-growth business for Sony; he also said that the product is highly demanded. Koller also said that the PSP is red hot, but the thing that was slowing things down for them was from publishers. It seems as if publishers were having trouble publishing for the PSP, many of them do not know who is purchasing the handheld and who owns them.

To ease people’s minds, it looks as if the Sony PSP is here to stay, Koller mentioned that there are a number of new games coming up, some of which the publishers have not yet mentioned. It seems that the future is bright for PSP owners.

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What’s happening with Sony PSP firmware update 4.01?

Just last week Sony released the PSP firmware 4.00 update, and right away Sony were talking up their next update 4.01. Many people will be wondering what is happening with the new 4.01 update, well we can tell you that the software update in now available via the Japanese PlayStation site and should hopefully be available to the Sony Playstation blog in the next few hours. The news of this update has sparked rumors that the Sony PS3 2.40 update will also launch today, whenever you have a PSP firmware update, the PS3 update is never far behind.

The new firmware release 4.01 only features some minor updates, the display of search results under the new Google Search for some languages has been improved, as well as playback of video content for certain file types seeing a minor improvement.

It seems that Sony PSP firmware update 4.01 is getting some mixed reactions; ok they are happy that this new update has only taken a week since the previous, but this update does not go far enough. Many people would like to see another update where they will get the chance to connect to the PlayStation network from their PSP’s. What they mean is being able to send/receive messages from the PSP.

We mentioned that this new firmware will have improved playback of video content for certain file types, but many people have been posting on the PlayStation Blog as to what those improvements will be. Hey just realized something else, this new update will feature in game xmb to the psp, is this something that is important to us all though.

Crysis developer Crytek leaving PC for Sony PSP: developer’s wanted

When it comes to games with some of the most advanced graphics, Crytek is one of the best developers around. They have only ever developed games for the PC and Crytek who developed Crysis certainly know how to push your PC’s hardware to the limits. However; it now seems as if Crytek will no longer offer exclusives for PC’s, they are now looking to develop games for the Sony PSP.

The reason why we presume this is the fact that Crytek have posted a job position on their website, they are hoping to fill a vacancy for a PSP programmer. The successful applicant needs to have multiplatform experience and will have to work at their Budapest office. Many believe that the new Crysis Warhead will be heading to the Sony PlayStation Portable.

Nothing is certain yet, Crytek might be working on some new titles for the Sony PSP, but the good money is on the developer using their CryEngine technology and then squeezing it down so that it will work with the Sony handheld.

Let us hope that Crytek does try and bring Crysis over to the Sony PSP, the handheld does have a few great titles but having a huge title like that would be great for both Sony and Crytek. However; it is very early days, by the time the new PSP programmer comes up with something there might just be a newer PSP on the market.

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So what other great titles would you like to see come over to the Sony PSP

Crisis Core Final Fantasy VII releases in Europe 20th June 2008 for PSP

Good news for all you Final Fantasy lovers, the Crisis Core game Fantasy VII releases 20th June 2008 across PAL territories, oh yes it will be available for all you eager fans of this game.

This announcement came from Square Enix Ltd today who is the publisher of Square Enix® interactive entertainment products in Europe and other PAL territories. This game is exclusive for the PSP (Playstation Portable) System, The Crisis Core Final Fantasy VII game is the highly anticipated prequel to the biggest selling Final Fantasy of all time, the game is exhilarating, exciting, full of adventure where gamers will control characters that capture the heart in the world of secrets and the chances to uncover the hidden within.

The game has fantastic visuals with full 16:9 widescreen presentation; there is a cool incentive as well where you can pre-order a special edition version of the game which consists of a hardback artwork book and slipcases which are available exclusively with selected online retailers while stocks last. This game really does push the boundaries of Sony PSP hardware and the game has amazing gameplay for existing fans as well as new comers.

For more information about CRISIS CORE -FINAL FANTASY VII- and for details of how to pre-order please visit the official website at crisiscoregame.co.uk

Iron Man game on Sony PSP and PC May 9

Last night I went and watched the Iron Man movie and it was a good movie, not one that I would remember for years (Talking The Matrix Here), but still the movie deserves a good eight out of ten. May the 9th (Tomorrow) will see this popular movie come to the PC and Sony PSP as a video game, with the game already doing well on the Playstation 3 and Xbox 360; it should also do well on these other platforms.

The game will not only take elements of its story from the movie, but Iron Man the game also takes more from the Comic Books to give a richer gaming experience. Iron Man is one of the most renowned super heroes and if you want a game that does not have limits of ground, but lets you take to the sky as well, and also lets you become the weapon then Iron Man could be for you. Your able to customize your armor in many ways and as you encounter more vicious enemies; these suit upgrades will be needed.

Iron Man the game features devastating weapons, different ways to control the suits power, chaotic battlefields, includes additional plotlines compared to the movie and complete freedom to move anywhere in the gaming environment.

If you own a PC and Sony PSP, now you left with the decision of deciding what format to buy the game on. Personally, my PC is not used for gaming and instead the PS3 or PSP would be the ideal choice for me. Lets hope later on we see Sony giving you a free copy of the PSP game, when you buy the PS3 version. Its nice to play the better graphics games on the PS3 at home, but on the move, the PSP really shines.

Sony PSP Firmware Update 3.95 available shortly

Great news all you Sony PSP users, there will be a new firmware update v3.95 update available very shortly. There are a number of new features in this software update, all designed to give you a greater gaming experience.

When you are playing PSone games on your PlayStation Portable, you are now able to customize the button that has been assigned to the game. All you need to do is go into the controller settings, and then select assign button and the select custom.
Also with the new Sony PSP Firmware 3.95 is being able to quit remote play, or being able to turn off your Sony PS3.

For more details visit: PlayStation Blog

Is this the biggest Sony PSP Battery ever?

I have seen some pointless products in my time, but this Sony PSP battery takes the piss. Look at the size of it, it is huge. This has to be the biggest battery for the Sony PSP I have ever seen.

I just do not understand why someone would want to make a battery so large, that you can’t even put the battery cover back on. I would think that the battery would weigh the Sony PSP down on one side.

Is this Sony PSP Battery useless or what?

Sony PSP gets the mod treatment for dual analog sticks add on

You have got to check this out, the Sony PSP Slim being modded for dual analog sticks, many of you die hard PSP Slim gamers have been longing to have dual analog sticks incorporated on the handheld gaming device, well now here it is.

The modder called LordNico’s has the cool Razor X which is a user-installable analog stick that mimics the functions of your standard four button pad, the full details of the mod will be released pretty soon we here.

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Official Update: Sony say sorry for the Network Hack and PS3 Vulnerability

As reported earlier on today about the PS3 Vulnerability and Network Hack which left weaknesses found on their PSN system (See Here), Sony have officially said sorry.

Sony officially Apologizes for the PS3 Vulnerability and Network Hack, we deserve more than just an apology because this should never have happened.

Hackers who discovered a way to hack into the system where they could access PSN accounts is terrible because not only can they change passwords they can also use peoples credit, thank god the hackers cannot access credit card information or use Visa cards because that could have been mayhem.

A new patch closing down this exploitation should be released pretty soon. A word of warning please try and access your PSN account just to make sure no one has changed your password.

More information can be found via JP Playstation.com (in Japanese though, sorry).

Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII montage: is it worth buying a Sony PS3 for it?

For those of you who are fans of the Final Fantasy and own a Sony PSP, why not take a look at this montage for Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII. I do hope that this will get your gaming juices going.

Some are saying that the game does not look that good on the PSP, however come on just look at it. Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII without a doubt looks so cool on the Sony PSP, but would you rush out and buy one just for the game.

Sony PSP gets new colorization service April 14th from ColorWare

Yes we all know you want to personalize your boring old Sony PSP because you think it is too bland, ok yes you can wait a while for new limited editions which do come out now and then or you could go over to ColorWare.

ColorWare plan to unveil their new PSP colorization service on April 14th, this is not concrete seeing has nothing has been officially announced but it is safe to say that you can either buy new or even send in your old PSPs that ColorWare already offers for the Nintendo DS Lite.

Oh yes new colors new gaming as they say.

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Sony PS3 2.20 Firmware Update: portable copy transcodes Blu-ray movies to PSP version

The other day we posted information on the upcoming Sony PS3 2.20 Firmware, but today we are learning more about Sony’s portable copy and how this update with enhances Blu-ray capabilities by letting you transcode Blu-ray movies to a PSP version. The rumor is that 2.20 update will let you see a portable copy for the PSP already burned onto some Blu-rays, you can then copy this image to your Playstation Portable (no UMD required). We will update you as we get more information.

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Sony Releases PSP Firmware Update 3.93

All of you out there who own a Sony PSP will be able to tune into 20 new internet radio stations with the latest release of version 3.93 from today.

The latest firmware update brings an extended suite of internet radio features which includes a menu system enabling listeners to browse stations organised by music styles.

Its said that more than 50 percent of PSP users listen to music on their system so this update should be great to have.

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Transform your Sony PSP into an Apple iPhone

Here is a video showing how you can transform your Sony PSP into and Apple iPhone, and although it sounds cool it is a little lame. The thing is, it is not an iPhone unless it has a touchscreen, and this PSP has not got one.

The thing that I want to know is, why would anyone want to spend there time adding this mod. What would you get out of it not a lot I would say.

Sony PSP 2 concept: could this be the next PlayStation Portable

Kotaku decided to run a contest foe people to deign what they hoped would be the next PlayStation Portable. This image shows the winner, however this Sony PSP 2 concept no matter how nice it looks it will never make it to the Sony design team.

You can see that this PSP 2 concept had a nice size screen, so watching movies on it would have been awesome. Go and visit Kotaku where they have a page dedicated to a number of concepts PlayStation Portable 2.

What would you want from the next PSP?

God of War on the Sony PSP: console to PlayStation Portable game trailer

God of War has been a very successful game on the console, and now it is about to make the jump onto the Sony PSP. Will the game be able to make that jump from the console to the PlayStation Portable is a question that many gamers have asked, and looking at this video trailer I think that it has done a very good job.

Many games that make that jump from a console to a portable do a bad job, you just have to look at Assassin’s Creed. However God of War truly looks superb, why can’t many other games make the transition like GoW has.

From April Sony PSP Lite gets a matt bronze skin color, part of new Value Pack

My cousin has just got back from Gran Canaria and if we stood him next to the new Sony PSP Lite with a matt bronze skin color, they would blend nicely.

The bronze PSP will be released late April in Japan as part of a new Value Pack, the package includes an AV cable, 32MB Memory Stick Duo and the nice tanned portable gamer for around $200. What do you think of the new color?

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Sony PSP with GPS navigation software on show at GDC 2008

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