Lik-Sang has posted some new screen shots of the upcoming 4GB PSP Hard Drive. Check out the screen shots below:
Firmware 2.5 Released
Firmware 2.5 has been released for the PSP, the new features include:
Network
- [LocationFree? Player] has been added as a feature under [Network].
- [Auto-Select] and [Unicode (UTF-8)] have been added as options to [Encoding] under [View] in the [Internet Browser] menu bar.
- Settings for [Text Size] and [Display Mode] in [Internet Browser] can now be saved.
- The input history of online forms accessed through [Internet Browser] can now be saved.
Video
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Copyright-protected video can now be played under [Video].
(This applies to video saved on Memory Stick Duo? media).- For details, contact the video content provider.
- Note that fees may be charged to obtain or use copyright-protected video.
- Downloadable copyright-protected video may not be available in all countries and regions.
Settings
- [Set via Internet] has been added as an option to [Date and Time] in [Date & Time Settings] under [Settings].
- [WPA-PSK (AES)] has been added as a security method under [Network Settings].
The update can be downloaded using the Network Update feature on your PSP. Note that this update will disable you from running homebrew applications on your PSP, so upgrade at your own risk.
PSP System Software Ver. 2.50
Network
- [LocationFree™ Player]* has been added as a feature under [Network].
- [Auto-Select] and [Unicode (UTF-8)] have been added as options to [Encoding] under [View] in the [Internet Browser] menu bar.
- Settings for [Text Size] and [Display Mode] in [Internet Browser] can now be saved.
- The input history of online forms accessed through [Internet Browser] can now be saved.
Video
- Copyright-protected video can now be played under [Video]. (This applies to video saved on Memory Stick Duo™ media).
For details, contact the video content provider.
Settings
- [Set via Internet] has been added as an option to [Date and Time] in [Date & Time Settings] under [Settings].
- [WPA-PSK (AES)] has been added as a security method under [Network Settings].
Other
- Korean input mode has been added to the on-screen keyboard.
PSP 4GB Hard Drive
Datel, a leading UK developer of accessories and add-ons has announced a Hard Disk Drive for the PSP which will add 4GB of storage space to your PSP, making it the ultimate media station.
The hard drive will be built onto a powerful battery providing additional power for your PSP as well as using a small cable to attach the hard disk portion of the battery to the Memory Stick Duo slot.
According to Play.com, the hard drive will be released on 28th October 2005 (Subject to change), and will come with a USB 2.0 cable and software for managing the media in your PSP.
46 New Nature Wallpapers
We have added a total of 46 new wallpapers in the Nature Catagory. Head over to the Wallpaper Gallery to check out the new additions!
Share your wallpapers with the world, send them in to admin[at]xtremepsp.com
New Sony Accessories
Sony Computer Entertainment Japan has announced a couple of new official PSP accessories. One of them us a new Battery Pack (PSP-280), which retains the same size as the current pack but provides up to 20% added capacity at 2200mAh.
Sony will also be launching a new official PSP Memory Stick Pro DUO (PSP-MP1G) that will provide your PSP with 1GB of storage, which will offer PSP owners a lot more space to play with!
Both accessories will hit Japan on 27th of October, but no dates have been confirmed for the US or Europe.
Firmware 2.01 Released
Sony has released a new Firmware Version to counter act the recent exploit found in firmware 2.0. The new update corrects the TIFF image exploit that allows the PSP to be downgraded to v1.5.
The update is available to NA and Japan at time of writing. The update is available using the Network Update feature on your PSP.
Note: Upgrading your firmware will mean you can no longer make use of the Firmware 2.0 exploit. Upgrade at your own will. But remember, no homebrew for you!
PSP System Software Ver. 2.01
Settings
- A patch has been added to address a security vulnerability in the system software.
Firmware 2.0 Exploit Found
An exploit in PSP firmware 2.0 has been found that allows you to run binary code. The exploit was found in the way PSP handels the TIF image format.
Check out the Homebrew Download Section for the Exploit and other apps for firmware 2.0.
New Feature
You can now comment on the downloads in our Downloads Area. If you like/don’t like a download, say why, or give some more information about the download.
This feature will help you recommend downloads to other people. Don’t forget to comment on your favourite download. More features coming soon, stay tuned.