PSP Official Discussion thread.

[JB0]

heh security fix.  wonder if its for future bootlegging since one of the game was ripped off the disc weeks ago.

Note to self: avoid firmware updates.

*slaps on an eyepatch*

Arr, matey! Ye be boardin' the HMS Rawmz this fine day?

We be sailin' the seas o' the internet fer m4d l00t.

I'd say it's a good day fer it, but EVERY day's a good day fer our kinda booty.

ARR!

[Beltane70]

I saw this for the psp in the anime punch forum but it for the 1.0 version I think thats the japan version and the american version is 1.5 I think

Nope, new Japanese PSPs are also on firmware version 1.5. I just bought a PSP here in Japan and it's firmware is 1.5.

[Akilae]

heh security fix.  wonder if its for future bootlegging since one of the game was ripped off the disc weeks ago.

Note to self: avoid firmware updates.

can't, supposedly newer games coming out will automatically update your firmware, whether you want to or not.

Actually, you can choose not to, but that just means no more new games...

Hate it when they do this

[bandit29]

heh security fix.  wonder if its for future bootlegging since one of the game was ripped off the disc weeks ago.

Note to self: avoid firmware updates.

can't, supposedly newer games coming out will automatically update your firmware, whether you want to or not.

Actually, you can choose not to, but that just means no more new games...

Hate it when they do this

Yep it'll be required for newer games eventually

http://psp.ign.com/articles/617/617340p1.html

May 19, 2005 - If you're all excited to try out that Network Update feature of the PlayStation Portable, now's your chance. SCE America released today the 1.5.1 update that was recently released in Japan. It may not be an exciting update, but it will likely be a necessary one.

To update your PSP to the new system edition, either boot up the Network Update feature of your PSP and connect to a nearby HotSpot, or else visit SCEA's PSP Update Service and get the update from there using a USB cable to transfer the updater. Future games will likely also carry the updater for you to make use of, as upcoming games will likely require this new version. As we wrote a few weeks back, this is required security update is already locking out some games until PSP owners run the updater.

There's nothing special in the update to rush out for -- SCE put together a few features in the Japanese bump from 1.0 to 1.5 (and also patched a big security hole in the process), but this new update just fixes some features that only programmers and publishers need to worry about. You will be updating your system soon enough when games make the new version required (hopefully, we'll get a major PSP update sometime soon down the line to add some cool features instead of these little security band-aids), so if you're bored and want to get it done, head over to the SCEA's PSP Update Service.

We'll keep you updated on more updates

[JsARCLIGHT]

I originally was not impressed with the PSP and was going to avoid it. I played a co-worker's PSP who had Ridge Ricer and a few other games and while it was "neat", the games did not grab me. I was all set to put it out of my mind and move on to other things when I sadly had to ask if he had any other games... then I played Lumines and was hooked.

I had to go out and buy a PSP and lumines. I also bought Metal Gear Ac!d but that game does not really "do it" for me. Anyone want to trade? Straight up 1 for 1, PM me with what PSP games you want to trade.

[Blaine23]

I don't really want to buy one of these things either... but I fear I might want to after GTA: Liberty City Stories comes out.

A good friend of mine and I are actually talking about splitting the costs.

[Kamineko]

heh security fix.  wonder if its for future bootlegging since one of the game was ripped off the disc weeks ago.

Note to self: avoid firmware updates.

can't, supposedly newer games coming out will automatically update your firmware, whether you want to or not.

Actually, you can choose not to, but that just means no more new games...

Hate it when they do this

Yep it'll be required for newer games eventually

http://psp.ign.com/articles/617/617340p1.html

May 19, 2005 - If you're all excited to try out that Network Update feature of the PlayStation Portable, now's your chance. SCE America released today the 1.5.1 update that was recently released in Japan. It may not be an exciting update, but it will likely be a necessary one.

To update your PSP to the new system edition, either boot up the Network Update feature of your PSP and connect to a nearby HotSpot, or else visit SCEA's PSP Update Service and get the update from there using a USB cable to transfer the updater. Future games will likely also carry the updater for you to make use of, as upcoming games will likely require this new version. As we wrote a few weeks back, this is required security update is already locking out some games until PSP owners run the updater.

There's nothing special in the update to rush out for -- SCE put together a few features in the Japanese bump from 1.0 to 1.5 (and also patched a big security hole in the process), but this new update just fixes some features that only programmers and publishers need to worry about. You will be updating your system soon enough when games make the new version required (hopefully, we'll get a major PSP update sometime soon down the line to add some cool features instead of these little security band-aids), so if you're bored and want to get it done, head over to the SCEA's PSP Update Service.

We'll keep you updated on more updates

Ugh, and here I was hoping they would fix the resource leak in the image viewer (jpg's don't decompress fully). I'm getting tired of power cycling my PSP when I view past 8 pages of manga.

[mikeszekely]

heh security fix.  wonder if its for future bootlegging since one of the game was ripped off the disc weeks ago.

Note to self: avoid firmware updates.

*slaps on an eyepatch*

Arr, matey! Ye be boardin' the HMS Rawmz this fine day?

We be sailin' the seas o' the internet fer m4d l00t.

I'd say it's a good day fer it, but EVERY day's a good day fer our kinda booty.

ARR!

Just gimme a minute to trim me jib, and then we can shove off, me 'earty.

Arr.

[goldenboy_forever]

So even you down load your new 1.5.1 firmware it doesn't mean you can't delete it off your psp later right, and download it again when needed?

from Rich

[Kamineko]

Here's a linky to CPM's PSP downloads. Too bad their library is so small (seems like their newest anime acquisition was like 2 years ago ). Wonder if they are going to do UMD.

http://www.centralparkmedia.com/psp/

[Ali Sama]

i cna;t belive noone is intrested in playign psp or ds at the mw con.

topic

[Black Valkyrie]

i cna;t belive noone is intrested in playign psp or ds at the mw con.

topic

Most of here prefer to play on consoles and PC`s, portable are just a side game systems.

[Ali Sama]

and you say this on a 41 page topic devoted to the psp... also about playing at an event where taking consouls and pcs are impracticle. yeah. very relevent your comment is.

[Black Valkyrie]

but I think most of the MW guys have their games/play on mobile phone. Edited May 30, 2005 by Black Valkyrie

[mikeszekely]

and you say this on a 41 page topic devoted to the psp... also about playing at an event where taking consouls and pcs are impracticle. yeah. very relevent your comment is.

Oh, I have a PSP, plus some of the games you mentioned (I have a DS, too, but I don't have any DS games and don't really play with it... I'm kind of just wasting time until Castlevania)... I'm just nowhere near MW Con... or any other con, for that matter.

[goldenboy_forever]

Anybody recive there 1 gb sony pro duo? Man I can't find one any where sony seem to be on back order. I tried to order form dell but they kept on delaying my order. does anybody know where I can find one for 130 shiped? On the side note I just bought ridge racer I can see why people like this game alot. The graphics is awsome the game play is too easy. What I mean by easy is that its almost impossible to spin out so you get to do the phatests drifts. The more drifts you do the faster you fill up your nos gauge. The cars are unique. You do 3 lapes per race so it not like 1000 laps. Does anyone know where I can go to find reviews on japanese psp games/ umd.

from Rich

[Solscud007]

man its awesome reading japanese katakana

UMD movies

トロン (tron)

ユー・ガット・サーブド (haha you got served)

ロック、ストック＆トゥー・スモーキング・バレルズ (lock stock and 2 smoking barrels)

エアフォース・ワン (airforce one)

スターシップ・トゥルーパーズ (starship troopers)

ウォーターボーイ (water boy)

劇場版 NARUTO －ナルト－

大活劇! 雪姫忍法帖だってばよ!! (and naruto the movie)

there were no dates on this but its on the main Sony PSP website

[Hoptimus]

Anybody recive there 1 gb sony pro duo? Man I can't find one any where sony seem to be on back order. I tried to order form dell but they kept on delaying my order. does anybody know where I can find one for 130 shiped? On the side note I just bought ridge racer I can see why people like this game alot. The graphics is awsome the game play is too easy. What I mean by easy is that its almost impossible to spin out so you get to do the phatests drifts. The more drifts you do the faster you fill up your nos gauge. The cars are unique. You do 3 lapes per race so it not like 1000 laps. Does anyone know where I can go to find reviews on japanese psp games/ umd.

from Rich

No I havent gotten mine either.

[Valkyrie23]

Anybody recive there 1 gb sony pro duo? Man I can't find one any where sony seem to be on back order. I tried to order form dell but they kept on delaying my order. does anybody know where I can find one for 130 shiped? On the side note I just bought ridge racer I can see why people like this game alot. The graphics is awsome the game play is too easy. What I mean by easy is that its almost impossible to spin out so you get to do the phatests drifts. The more drifts you do the faster you fill up your nos gauge. The cars are unique. You do 3 lapes per race so it not like 1000 laps. Does anyone know where I can go to find reviews on japanese psp games/ umd.

from Rich

I haven't received mine from dell yet either. But, the 1gb sticks are in stock at many other places now:

Anandtech Deal forums

all within your price range.

I'm gonna stick out my dell deal until 6/15 and if they delay it again, I'll just buy it elsewhere

[Black Valkyrie]

Indeed Sony is a bad boy just for the money :

http://www.gamespot.com/news/2005/06/02/news_6126863.html

[Gunbuster]

LOL!

I guess Sony did learn something about pushing a format ::

Believe it or not, Porn help push the internet and the DVD format to where we are today

[UN Spacy]

PSP games SLUMPING in Japan?

[Zentrandude]

PSP games SLUMPING in Japan?

not surprising. seems like for nintendo japan gets the best games that sometimes doesn't get translated and sold in the US while Sony is the inverse of it.

[Bmaximum]

Anybody recive there 1 gb sony pro duo?  Man I can't find one any where sony seem to be on back order.  I tried to order form dell but they kept on delaying my order.  does anybody know where I can find one for 130 shiped?  On the side note I just bought ridge racer I can see why people like this game alot.  The graphics is awsome the game play is too easy.  What I mean by easy is that its almost impossible to spin out so you get to do the phatests drifts.  The more drifts you do the faster you fill up your nos gauge.  The cars are unique.  You do 3 lapes per race so it not like 1000 laps.  Does anyone know where I can go to find reviews on japanese psp games/ umd.

from Rich 

I haven't received mine from dell yet either. But, the 1gb sticks are in stock at many other places now:

Anandtech Deal forums

all within your price range.

I'm gonna stick out my dell deal until 6/15 and if they delay it again, I'll just buy it elsewhere

I have that game too, the problem though is that my BGM seems to have gone out. I keep my battery on full charge and havent really messed with much. can anyone tell me how to get the BGM for ridge racer (for the psp) to return? This is my first racer and is alot of fun but would be much better with the music! Thanks!

[Valkyrie23]

Just in case anybody doesn't know, the PSP 1.50 firmware was hacked and you can now run homebrew apps, e.g., emulators. The US launch versions of the PSP caries the 1.50 firmwares, but updates of 1.51 and 1.52 are available for updates. If you've already updated firmwares, the hack won't work (only works for 1.50)

The hack is a brute force type hack though, that involves 2 memory sticks swaping. I haven't tried it yet but there are many ppl online who have successfuly and all the emulators based on v.1.0 firmware do work (after conversions).

Some emulators require a little fiddling with the settings (such as ramping up the PSP cpu speed). Anyone try these methods yet?

[Ladic]

I hear Football Manager and Winning Eleven will be released for the PSP, when that happens, I'm getting one.

[Hoptimus]

I got real lucky yesterday.

For some reason QVC.com was sellling the Sandisk 1gb Memory Stick Pro Duo for

$39.99!

I already got my order confirmation and it ships out on Monday!

They sold out about 20 minutes after I ordered mine.

[UN Spacy]

The hack is a brute force type hack though, that involves 2 memory sticks swaping. I haven't tried it yet but there are many ppl online who have successfuly and all the emulators based on v.1.0 firmware do work (after conversions).

Some emulators require a little fiddling with the settings (such as ramping up the PSP cpu speed). Anyone try these methods yet?

Well. I finally got around to trying this out. Works just fine once you fiddle with the framerate and CPU speed.

Check it out. Running some classic SNES games.

[mikeszekely]

The hack is a brute force type hack though, that involves 2 memory sticks swaping.  I haven't tried it yet but there are many ppl online who have successfuly and all the emulators based on v.1.0 firmware do work (after conversions).

Some emulators require a little fiddling with the settings (such as ramping up the PSP cpu speed).  Anyone try these methods yet?

Well. I finally got around to trying this out. Works just fine once you fiddle with the framerate and CPU speed.

Check it out. Running some classic SNES games.

How difficult is it to get everything up and running? Is the swapping a pain?

[UN Spacy]

The hack is a brute force type hack though, that involves 2 memory sticks swaping.  I haven't tried it yet but there are many ppl online who have successfuly and all the emulators based on v.1.0 firmware do work (after conversions).

Some emulators require a little fiddling with the settings (such as ramping up the PSP cpu speed).  Anyone try these methods yet?

Well. I finally got around to trying this out. Works just fine once you fiddle with the framerate and CPU speed.

Check it out. Running some classic SNES games.

How difficult is it to get everything up and running? Is the swapping a pain?

Not at all. I DL'ed an emulator which contains two files.

File 1 - For the smaller memory card

File 2 - For the larger memory card (this is where you store your roms also)

Boot from the smaller memory card then swap with the larger card. That's it.

It's not really a pain at all. But I'm ONLY playing SNES games at the moment......I'm sure this is just the tip of the iceberg.

[Valkyrie]

I got mine running with the PC Engine emulator last night. Downloaded a torrent with ALL the HuCard games for it too. The whole setup procedure and the swap itself was surprisingly easy. 95% of the games work fine, and it looks great.

Also picked up the japanese version of Namco Museum today. Awesome game, if you're a fan of the classics! You can even play games like Ms. Pacman in fullscreen mode, holding the PSP vertically

[JB0]

I got mine running with the PC Engine emulator last night. Downloaded a torrent with ALL the HuCard games for it too. The whole setup procedure and the swap itself was surprisingly easy. 95% of the games work fine, and it looks great.

Also picked up the japanese version of Namco Museum today. Awesome game, if you're a fan of the classics! You can even play games like Ms. Pacman in fullscreen mode, holding the PSP vertically

You... ummm... DID know that that's coming to the US, right? And that they added more games?

[Black Valkyrie]

Emulators ! Sony is gonna love`em hehehe, that`s way third parties are afraid to make games for the PSP.

Some News :

SCE finds pornographic UMDs "utterly undesirable"

http://www.gamespot.com/news/2005/06/17/news_6127735.html

[Sephiroth]

I love PSP Video 9! I downloaded/converted a few episodes of Robot Chicken to my PSP for the first time. I need to get Wipeout: Pure so I can try the online browser glitch for myself.

[yellowlightman]

Some News :

SCE finds pornographic UMDs "utterly undesirable"

http://www.gamespot.com/news/2005/06/17/news_6127735.html

Porno is probably one of the best things the PSP has going for it, in terms of market saturation. The PC industry in Japan was BUILT on hentai game, much like VHS was signifigantly helped along by adult videos (as the article said).