PSP firmware 3.1 released
Sony officially released firmware 3.1 for the PSP last night. Unfortunantly this version leaves something left to be desired. The upgrade brings few new features to the table, and doesn’t address any major desires.
The update includes the following new features:
- Support for PLAYSTATION®Network titles has been expanded.
- You can now play MPEG-4 AVC format video files under [LocationFree™ Player].
- [Conserve Memory] has been added as an option in [View Settings] under [Internet Browser].
- [Dynamic Normalizer] has been added as a feature under [Sound Settings].
The one new feature I am happy about is the Conserve Memory option, which should help to reduce the annoying memory error you always get when browsing the web. The Dynamic Normalizer is also kind of cool, alowing for automatic volume adjustment when you’re listening to music.
Don’t be too quick to upgrade, though. If you’re using a custom/hombrew firmware, it’s highly reccomended that you do not update as it may brick your PSP. Also, Sony has completely restructured the software in 3.1 so homebrew and downgrading is not possible (and may never be).
You can grab firmware 3.1 via Network Update on your PSP, or directly from PlayStation.com.
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