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PSP 2.0 Update Finally Released

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the for-real-this-time dept.

Joshua Keller writes "The v2.0 firmware update for the Sony PSP is finally out, ending the saga of one of the most-talked about firmware revisions I can remember. The update features a web browser for the PSP and support for AAC files, amongst other improvements."

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  1. In case site gets hammered... by fizz · · Score: 5, Informative

    The North American version of the PSP 2.0 firmware update is now available via the wireless Network Update feature on your PSP. As expected, the 16MB update is nearly identical to the Japanese version released last month.

    The version 2.0 software brings a mobile web browser, new audio and video format support, photo sharing, custom wallpapers and more. Check out the complete release notes after the jump.

    The download and install the update, use your PSP's Network Update feature (Settings > Network Update). Read our PSP Firmware Update Guide if you need further help.

    Update: The PSP 2.0 update is now available for direct download.

    From the official 2.0 update release notes:

    Network
    + An internet browser has been added

    Video
    + 4:3 screen mode has been added (for video saved on Memory Stick Duo media).
    + Go To feature has been added (for UMD Video and UMD Music).
    + A-B Repeat feature has been added (for UMD Video, UMD Music and video saved on Memory Stick Duo media).
    + Audio options have been added (for video saved on Memory Stick Duo media).
    + MP4 (AVC) has been added as a playable file format (for video saved on Memory Stick Duo media).

    Music
    + The combination of SonicStage version 3.2 (or later) and PSP system software 2.0 (or later) has made it possible for music files in ATRAC3 plus format to be transferred to a Memory Stock PRO Duo.
    + MP4 (the audio codec for MP4 format audio files is MPEG-4 AAC) and WAV (Linear PCM) have been added as playable file formats (for music saved on Memory Stick Duo media).

    Photo
    + Wallpaper feature has been added.
    + Image transfer feature has been added.
    + TIFF, GIF, PNG and BMP have been added as viewable file formats.

    Settings
    + Korean has been added as a system language in [System Settings].
    + [Character Set] has been added in [System Settings].
    + [Theme Settings] has been added.
    + [Internet Browser Start Control] has been added as a security mode in [Security Settings].
    + WPA-PSK (TKIP) has been added as a security mode in [Network Settings].
    + Web address shortcut feature has been added as an input mode for the on-screen keyboard.

    (Mirror) Download from here (Mirror)

  2. PSP 2.0 and Airport Extreme WPA by BMonger · · Score: 5, Informative

    If you have an Airport Extreme base station and cannot get your PSP connected via WPA you need to install the 5.5.1 firmware on your Airport Extreme (possible a "downgrade").

    Spent a good while troubleshooting then googling till I arrived at this.