NEW: PSP Firmware 2.80
UPDATE NOW AVAILABLE:
PSP Firmware 2.80: Japanese | US | European | Chinese
Sony Computer Entertainment (Japan) released today a new PSP firmware version 2.80. As usual the new firmware update will be available for all other region shortly; via network update and manual download.
In conjunction with the firmware 2.80, Sony Computer Entertainment (Japan) will be offering a demo version of tama-run (tama-run is a puzzle game; available for download from July 27 to August 31). US and European version should expect World Tour Soccer 2 as its game demo. Update: World Tour Soccer 2 game demo is now available for the EU market.
Noteworthy improvement includes the ability to download video and image content via RSS Channel. In addition, Sony has made available a new user manual and documentations relevant to the new firmware: “Guidelines for Creating Contents for the PSP Internet Browser” [JP|EN] and “Guidelines for Creating Contents for the PSP RSS Channel” [JP|EN].
PSP FIRMWARE 2.80 UPDATE INFORMATION PAGE:
Japanese | US | Europe | Chinese
Firmware 2.80 includes the following changes:
NETWORK
★ You can now download video and image content under [RSS Channel]. Note: support for download but not streaming content.
★ You can now register devices via a wireless LAN access point under [LocationFree™ Player]
MUSIC
★ You can now play AAC files with file extension .3gp under [Music]
SETTINGS
★ [Automatic] has been added as an option under [Network Settings] > [Infrastructure Mode].
OTHER
★ You can now play content saved in “MUSIC”, “PICTURE” and “VIDEO” folders on a Memory Stick™
To enjoy the music and image files stored on your PC using your PSP system, save the music and image files in these folders. Example: When saving a music file on the PSP system, create a folder with the name “MUSIC” on the Memory Stick Duo™ media, and then place the music file in the folder.
Hi,
I’ve just upgraded, but am still at work, where I don’t have any video or music to download to my PSP. What does it means by we can now play contents in the above mentioned folders? Is it referring to the ability to not have to name our video files in goofy ways or just doesn’t need to be in those “100AV….” folders now?
Also, I’m assuming any video we can stream to the PSP has to be MP4, right? I’m interested in trying it out.
doclloyd said:
According to Sony, the new firmware has simplified the file structure of the PSP in relative to how user save contents. User can now save contents according to its respective folder (in the root directory): [MUSIC], [PICTURE] and [VIDEO]. So, videos should go into [VIDEO]. However, I\’ve discovered that the PSP does not recognize AVC videos within the new [VIDEO] folder; regular SP MPEG-4 works fine though.
The file extension must be either .MP4 or .M4V.
could you send me version 2.81 please
james said:
Please download the relevant firmware 2.81 according to your region from this entry accordingly.
Hey i upgraded my psp to version 2.80 and i downloaded some music to my psp. The music is under the music file on my psp but the psp says WMA playback not enabled. But to enable the WMA playback you have to connect to the internet on your psp, but i can’t get on the internet with my psp. So is there a way that i could play music without enabling the WMA playback. Or do i have to downgrade back to version 2.71. If i do have to downgrade to version 2.71 how do I downgrade back to version 2.71. Please email me back at christopher12@comcast.net because i am getting very frustrated that i can’t listen to music now
I was also wondering if you could send me some videos music pictures anything. Give me all the good advice you have about the PSP. I would really appreciate it
Could you tell me exactly what the RSS channel does
Pleasssssssssssssssee tell me i can listen to music without having to connect to the internet on my psp. If i do have to connect to the internet than in wondered why i downloaded ver. 2.80 because i love to listen to music and i could listen to music on ver. 2.71
IF I GOT A NEW MEMORY CARD FOR MY PSP WOULD I STILL HAVE TO CONNECT TO THE INTERNET TO ENABLE THE WMA PLAYBACK TO LISTEN TO MUSIC
Christopher Graham said:
Unfortunately, you must activate the [Enable WMA Playback] setting to play music data in WMA format.
Christopher Graham said:
About RSS technology
RSS is a text format used in information fields such as headlines and summary paragraphs on Web sites to facilitate distribution of updated content. When new content in RSS format is added to a Web site, you can use software to automatically check for and then browse the updated content without visiting the Web site.
For example, if you add a Web site that contains RSS-distributed news to RSS-compatible software, when a new article is posted to the site, the headline for that news article will appear on your PC or other device.
PSP\’s RSS Channel
Using the PSP(TM) system\\\’s RSS Channel feature, you can add link information to your channel list that will enable your system to link to RSS-distributed content available on Web pages.
When connected to the Internet, the system will automatically update the list of content that has been added to these pages, and you can then play the new content on your system.
(notes from http://www.playstation.com)
How much would a wi-fi station cost me and where would i would i be able to get one
I was also wondering if you could tell me what exactly location free player does and how would i bw able to get. If i have to buy a special base station where would i get and how much would it cost
hey ummmm everytime i try to connest to the internet on my psp it says that it could not obtain the ip adress wy wont it work?
how come when i updated rss star giving less items. i want it back
hi my psp is version 4.05 but when my psp was 2.81 i could watch video on my psp tube but now i cant watch no video could help me make my psp back to version 2.81 please…….