Sony Releases PSP Firmware 3.90 - SKYPE Support is Here!
Note that if you have a homebrew capable PSP, this official upgrade will (for the time being) eliminate your ability to run homebrew, so beware!
And as they promised at CES... the Skype client is included in this release. I haven't seen the microphone accessory in stores around me yet, but I'm sure it's coming... Some readers have asked me if the update only applies to the Slim - that does not appear to be the case.
Here's the official info from Sony's site:
The PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system software update may include
security patches, new or revised settings and features and other items,
which will change your current operating system. We encourage you to
check this page from time to time for software updates and to always
maintain your system to use the latest version of the system software.
An
update to the PSP® system software was made available on January 30,
2008. If you update your PSP® system, the system software will be
version 3.90.
View Update History
Notices
- This
update is for customers who own PSP® systems with model numbers
PSP-1001 and PSP-2001, sold in North America. DO NOT update your PSP®
system through this Web site if you purchased your system outside North
America. There is no guarantee of proper operation with models sold
outside North America.
- 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.
- For customers using PSP® system software version 2.80 or earlier:
PSP® systems with system software version 2.80 or earlier do not
correctly recognize high-capacity Memory Stick PRO Duo™ with more than
4 GB of free (recordable) memory space. For further details, select here. - The
system software included within this product is subject to a limited
license from Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Refer to http://www.scei.co.jp/psp-eula for further details.
- If
your PSP® system software version is 3.90 (or later), you do not need
to perform this update. To check the version of your system software,
go to
(Settings) > [System Settings] > [System Information]. The information is shown in the [System Software] field. - Depending on the software title, you may not be able to play without first updating the system software.
- This system software update includes all features contained in previous versions.
- To
connect to the Internet using your system, you must be within range of
a wireless access point (or hotspot) that allows connections to the
Internet.
- Depending on your PSP® system software version,
the screen images and icons appearing on this Web site may differ from
the actual product.
- Some of the features and functions
described in this Web site are applicable only to PSP-2000 series
systems, as indicated by the
icon.
The PSP® system software version 3.90 update includes the following:
Network
Skype
(Skype™) has been added as a feature under [Network]. > See details.
Other new or revised features in version 3.90:
Game
- Support for PLAYSTATION®Network titles has been expanded.
You can update your system software by any of the following methods:
- Update using a PC »
Download
the update data to a PC, and then save on Memory Stick Duo™ media.
Start the saved update data on your PSP® system to perform the update.
Select the link above for update instructions.
- Network Update »
Use the PSP® system's Network Update feature to perform the update.
Select the link above for update instructions. Refer also to the
instructions for the PSP® system.
- Update using a UMD™ »
Use the update data included on a UMD™ to perform the update. Select the link above for update instructions.
*As of January 30, 2008, this method is only available for updates up to version 3.80.
For customers using PSP® system software version 1.52 or earlier
When
updating PSP® system software version 1.52 or earlier, you may not be
able to perform a network update using the wireless LAN feature of the
PSP® system.
In this case, use one of the following methods to update the system software.