A new firmware update for the PSP was made available yesterday. This quick firmware follow-up only include the following update: “A correction has been made to the settings for some regions.” The new firmware is now available via network update and manual download.

UPDATE NOW AVAILABLE:
PSP Firmware 3.71: Japanese | US | European | Chinese | Korean

Firmware version 3.70 for the PSP is now available via Network Update and respective Sony PlayStation regional sites as outlined below (will be available shortly). This update includes the following changes:

SETTING
★ You can now set custom themes in [Theme Settings] under [Settings].

NETWORK
★ Support has been added for assigning buttons in [Remote Play].

VIDEO
★ A scene search feature has been added under [Video].
★ Sequential playback is now supported under [Video].

MUSIC & PHOTO
★ Simultaneous playback of content under [Music] and [Photo] is now supported.

UPDATE NOW AVAILABLE:
PSP Firmware 3.70: Japanese | US | European | Chinese | Korean

Come September 20, 2007, the newly “redesigned” PSP (PSP-2000) with a reduced size and weight by 33% and 19% respectively will be available for your gaming pleasure. While we countdown to its debut day, Famitsu has released a comparative pictorial between the smaller PSP-2000 and the current PSP-1000. Enjoy the pictures exclusively from Famitsu!

PSP-2000 (top) vs. PSP-1000 (bottom)

more pictures after the jump…
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It has been only about three weeks since the last firmware update and today a new PSP system update is upon us. Accordingly, firmware version 3.52 for the PSP is now available via Network Update and respective Sony PlayStation regional sites as outlined below. This update includes the following changes:

GAME
★ The number of PLAYSTATION®Network titles that can be played under [Game] has increased.

UPDATE NOW AVAILABLE:
PSP Firmware 3.52: Japanese | US | European | Chinese | Korean

A new firmware update for the PSP was made available on June 29, 2007. In Sony’s typical security revision verbiage, the update is meant to “address security vulnerabilities in the system software.” The new firmware is now available via network update and manual download.

UPDATE NOW AVAILABLE:
PSP Firmware 3.51: Japanese | US | European | Chinese | Korean

Unlike the Walkman division, the Playstation development team has delivered a constant stream of firmware updates giving additional functionality across the brand for both the PS3 and PSP devices. It’s a great way for companies to push products out the door as quickly as possible so manufacturing costs eventually subside as the software within gradually matures. What happened to the days of a product that was released out of the box with full functionality?

Regardless, the existing processor power of the PSP was software capped at 222mhz, but in actuality is 333mhz. With the release of firmware 3.5, Sony has graciously lifted the limitation on processing speed so software developers can now release games that more feature-rich, graphically intensive, and so forth. Those who employ homebrew software have already had the opportunity to use the full power for a while. Whilst 100mhz won’t be a huge boost, it should allow better multitasking capabilities within the PSP and/or allow more intensive renderings. Perhaps with a patch, this update will get rid of that horrid lag when you attempt to make a goal in the original FIFA for PSP.

[Via Ars Technica]

May is certainly bonanza month for new PSP Game demos. For your convenience, the following PSP demos are available for your download pleasure within our download section of the forum. (Note: some of these games are in Japanese) Naturally, a simple free forum registration is required to download the file - Register for free to participate in the #1 discussion board for ATRAC based device.

MLB 07 *Click here to download*

Full Auto 2

Metal Gear Solid: Portable Ops

SOCOM: Fireteam Bravo 2

Gurumin

PQ2: Practical Intelligence Quotient

Legend of Heroes

Airport Hero

Enjoy!