Sony Releases Firmware 3.70

Sony has updated the PSP's firmware again... this time adding more features and likely locking a bit more homebrew capabilities... The update works on both "Original" and "Extra Slimmy" PSPs...

(you can download it here... but note that it will likely destroy any dream you have of running homebrew for at least a few weeks, maybe longer)

According to Sony's site:

Update features (ver 3.70)

Find out what features are contained in PSP system software version 3.70.

An update to the PSP system software was released on September 11, 2007. With this update, the system software is version 3.70 and the following features will be updated.

Main features that are new or revised in version 3.70

  • Custom Theme Settings

You can now set a custom theme under [Theme Settings]. The Home Menu colour background or icon design can be changed, based on the theme that is selected.

  • Scene Search

You can now search for a scene when playing a movie that is saved on a Memory Stick Duo media.

You can select and play the scene you want to see from a thumbnail image. This is convenient when you want to quickly play only a specific scene.

  • Viewing a slideshow while listening to music

Simultaneous playback of content under Music and Photo is now supported.

You can enjoy viewing a slideshow of your favorite photographs while listening to music.

Other new or revised features in version 3.70

Network

  • [Assign Buttons] has been added to the [Remote Play] menu.

Video

  • Sequential playback of videos that are saved on the Memory Stick Duo media is now supported.

Note:

  • This system software update includes all features contained in previous versions.
  • The new system software will preserve any settings previously made to the PSP (such as the Parental Control level).
  • Depending on the software title, you may not be able to play without first updating the PSP system software.
  • Do not perform updates using any data other than the official update data provided by Sony Computer Entertainment over a network or on disc media, and do not perform updates by methods other than those described in the product documentation or in this site. If an update is performed using data from another source, by another method, or with a PSP system that has been altered or modified in any way, the PSP system may not operate properly and may not be able to install the official update data. Any of these actions may void the PSP system warranty and affect your ability to obtain warranty services and repair services from Sony Computer Entertainment.



posted on Tuesday, September 11, 2007 9:23 PM by Auri

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