Here are what look like to be screen shots of the new upcoming PSP firmware update. Firmware 3.00 is expected to be released sometime before or after the release of the PS3.
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Xtreme PSP Mag i009
Issue 9 of the Xtreme PSP Magazine is now available for download. Issue 9 is packed with over 100 pages of great content including Previews of Splinter Cell and FIFA Street 2, reviews of Need for Speed: Most Wanted and Prince of Persia. And all the regular content including tutorials, tips and cheats, the latest news, PSP rumors and more… Download it now!
Check out our download section to download the Mag!
More on PSP 2
The next version of Sony’s PSP will sport an integrated digital video camera that will allow users to stream live video to the PlayStation 3, according to an anonymous source. The feature, which will utilize the PSP’s Wi-Fi support, will be marketed as the new way to chat with friends while on the go.
According to the tipster, the “PSP 2” will also gain the recently rumored NAND flash storage, though the first generation of the new model will only be available with 4GB instead of the 8GB currently speculated. Sony will also trim approximately a quarter of inch from the device, and offer it in three color choices ? black, white and silver.
The source claims that the tiny camera will be an off-the-shelf stock unit that is currently being used in several Sony Ericsson mobile phones, and will also allow users to take still photos, in addition to video. Its placement will be directly below the PSP’s screen, where the “PSP” logo can currently be found.
The new PSP’s video streaming capabilities will be considered a must-have addition for Sony’s upcoming PS3 console. While details are obviously scant at this point, the source say the streaming will be made possible through the upcoming HUB PlayStation service, which will supposedly launch alongside the PS3 and compete directly with Microsoft’s Xbox Live service.
PSP World has not been able to confirm the existence of a new PSP or any of the alleged new features claimed by the tipster, so the above should be taken with a grain of salt. However, such a revamp would seem to fit in with Sony’s vision for the product.
PSP2
According to a Japanese website, Samsung has stated that they are making NAND Flash Memory for the PSP2. In addition, Samsung claims SCEI wants to use Samsung Flash memory hard disk drives instead of a UMD Player in the new PSP.
According to market sources, Sony plans to release a version of its PSP (PlayStation Portable) using NAND flash from Samsung Electronics in the second half of this year.
The PSP will feature 8GB of NAND flash, the sources stated.
Although recent reports stated that Sony would opt not to use NAND flash in the next version of its PSP, and would instead use a microdrive, the sources indicated that Sony was stalling to negotiate better pricing from Samsung.
PSP Email Client and GPS
According to a sneak peak of the March issue of Playstation Magazine an email client will be included in an upcoming firmware update.
The built-in email program, called Sony Mail, will use the unique ID number assigned to each PSP at manufacture to eliminate a potentially confusing server setup. The program won?t require users to access a web site, but will let them choose a unique user name to associate with their PSP?s ID.
Also, Sony will release its GPS (global positioning system) add-on for PSP later on in the year. The yet-to-be-priced package will include the actual GPS peripheral, which connects to the top of the PSP via the USB 2.0 port, and a UMD containing navigation software and street data.
Xtreme PSP Mag i008
Issue 8 of the Xtreme PSP Magazine is now available for download. Issue 8 is packed with over 100 pages of great content including Previews of Lemmings and Exit, reviews of The Sims 2 and NBA Street Showdown. And all the regular content including tutorials, tips and cheats, the latest news, and our recent survey results. Download it now!
Wallpaper Gallery Back Online
The wallpaper gallery is now back online after some maintainance work. The gallery can be found at the usual location: http://www.xtremepsp.com/gallery.php.
The files have now been moved to a new location which offers better bandwidth and uptime. You can still access it using the usual address, however direct linking has been disabled to the actual files.
New Wallpaper Added
We have just added 28 new wallpapers to our Wallpaper Gallery in the following catagories:
- Cars
- Games
- Movies
Use our Wallpaper RSS feed to download them straight to your PSP or check out the gallery!
Wallpaper RSS Feed
If you can’t be bothered to download our entire collection of wallpaper, why not use our RSS feed. If you own the PSP Media Manager, you can automatically download and transfer all our wallpapers straight on to your PSP! Or you can use the PSP RSS Feed Feature to download them straight on your PSP!
Here is the link: http://www.xtremepsp.com/wprss.php!
FHM on your PSP
FHM has released content in the past, but now they have released a whole new section on their site dedicated to the PSP.
Currently you can download a small selection of content from the site, but more in on the way, including Web TV!
FHM on your PSP