The next firmware release for the PSP could be right around the corner according to a new rumor circling the Internet. The rumor suggests the new firmware, version 4.00, which be released on March 18th 2008 and will feature several new features and improvements to current features. Among the rumored changes in Flash 9 support and the ability to playback Real, Quicktime and WMV audio and video content. Check out the rumored list of features below.
- PLAYSTATION 3 Network titles can be played under PSP [Remote Play] under Game. The PSP is then used as a monitor for any game playable in Playstation 3 game console.
- Real, Quicktime, and WMV audio and video codecs are now supported.
- PSP web browser has been updated to allow compatibility with current websites.
- [Adobe Flash Player 9] has been added as a feature, using the Memory Stick Pro Duo as flash memory.
As usual, there is no official confirmation from Sony so this is classified as a rumor. Look out for more information in coming weeks.