PSP Firmware System Updates Changelog

[Kylo]

Below, I will provide information on PlayStation Portable's System Updates. This list will be periodically updated as firmware release's are made public. The list will detail improvements that Sony make to the PSP.

Special thanks to the developers at Sony for perfecting a dominant console, to a work of art, that we all know as the PlayStation Portable (aka PSP).

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12th December 2004
Update 1.00

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Initial Japanese release

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• Original release

• No content authorization system.

24th March 2005
Update 1.50

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Initial North American release

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Support for:

• content authorization.

• new video codecs.

• multiple languages.

18th May 2005
Update 1.51

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• Security update to patch "KXploit" exploit

15th June 2005
Update 1.52

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Initial UK release

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• Revisions to strengthen security have been added.

• Support for UMD music.

1st September 2005
Update 2.00

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Initial UK release (with included update disc)

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• [Network] (added in this release)

• [Internet Browser] added.

Video

• 4:3 Screen Mode has been added (for video saved on Memory Stick Duo media).

• Go To feature has been added (for UMDVIDEO and UMDMUSIC).

• A-B Repeat feature has been added (for UMDVIDEO, UMDMUSIC 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 2.00 (or later) has made it possible for music files in ATRAC3 plus format to be transferred to a Memory Stick 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.

3rd October 2005
Update 2.01

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• Security update to patch TIFF exploit. Security update was later found not to work correctly in every version through 3.03 (Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories exploit).

13th October 2005
Update 2.50

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Network

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• LocationFree Player added.

• [Auto-Select] and [Unicode (UTF-8)] added to the browser.

• Settings for [Text Size] and [Display Mode] and the input history of online forms accessed can now saved in the browser.

Video

• Copyright-protected video can now be played.

Settings

• [Set via Internet] has been added to [Date and Time] in [Date & Time 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.

29th November 2005
Update 2.60

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• Support for Audio RSS feeds.

25th April 2006
Update 2.70

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• Support for Adobe Flash Player (Version 6).

30th May 2006
Update 2.71

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• Support to download Game Demos from the Internet Browser.

27th July 2006
Update 2.80

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• Support for Video RSS feeds.Update for LocationFree Player to support AVC video codec.

• Secret patching of sceKernelLoadExec bug, but opening sceRegOpenRegistry exploit.

7th September 2006
Update 2.81

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• Support for memory sticks with a capacity of greater than 4GB.

• Security update to fix libtiff exploit.

26th October 2006
Update 2.82

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• Revisions to strengthen security have been added.

21st November 2006
Update 3.00

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Support for:

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• PlayStation 3 Remote Play.

• Classic PSone games.

• Added a music visualizer.

22nd November 2006
Update 3.01

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• Support for PlayStation Network titles expanded.

6th December 2006
Update 3.02

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• Support for PlayStation Network titles expanded.

20th December 2006
Update 3.03

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• Support for PlayStation Network titles expanded.

Added:

• Support for taking photos and videos using the camera.

30th January 2007
Update 3.10

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Added:

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• Dynamic normalizer.

• Conserve memory option.

• [PlayStationSpot] menu under [Network]. (Japanese version only)

• Secret patching of sceRegOpenRegistry and GTA exploits.

8th February 2007
Update 3.11

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Added:

• Reset option for PlayStation Network games.

• "Portable TV" menu under "Network". (Japanese version only)

28th March 2007







Update 3.30

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• Support for thumbnail images within RSS channel and in video folder.

• MPEG-4/H.264 support for 720×480, 352×480, and 480×272 (native resolution).

• "Wireless Hotspot" added (6 months of free T-Mobile Hotspot wireless internet access was added for US users)

20th April 2007
Update 3.40

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• Support for PlayStation Network titles expanded.

• "Certificate Utility" option erased. (Can still be accessed by pressing triangle on the selected game)

• Saved data from PlayStation format software can be used on both PSP and PS3 systems.

31st May 2007







Update 3.50

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• Allows Remote Play to be used via an internet connection.

• "RSS Channel Guide" has been added as a feature under "RSS Channel".

• CPU speed limit removed, allowing CPU to run at 333MHz rather than 266MHz

29th June 2007
Update 3.51

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• Illuminati exploit has been patched.

24th July 2007
Update 3.52

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• Support for PlayStation Network titles expanded.

10th September 2007
Update 3.60

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Initial Firmware for the Sony PSP Slim & Lite No update to this firmware was ever made available. This firmware was only available pre-installed on the initial release of the PSP Slim & Lite with TA-085 motherboard





Slim-only features:

• TV output added
• Support for the 1-Seg Tuner [Japanese version only]
• UMD cache support
• USB Charge option
• Additional color themes for XMB

11th September 2007
Update 3.70

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First "universal" firmware version for both the original PSP-10xx and PSP-20xx PSP Slim & Lite series

• Custom themes
• Support has been added for assigning buttons in [Remote Play]
• A scene search feature has been added under [Video]
• Sequential playback is now supported under [Video]
• Simultaneous playback of content under [Music] and [Photo] is now supported
• PlayStation Spot icon added under [Network] for regions other than Japan
• Video bitrate limit raised to 2Mbit/s from 768kbit/s

13th September 2007
Update 3.71

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Revisions to strengthen security have been added.
Support for PlayStation Network titles expanded.
A correction has been made to the settings for some regions (i.e., the PlayStation Spot icon was removed for regions other than Japan)

30th October 2007
Update 3.72

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Support for [PlayStation Network] titles expanded.
Remote Start now available under Remote Play. Remote Start requires a PlayStation 3 system with system software version 2.00.

29th November 2007
Update 3.73

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Initial release for a revision of the Slim & Lite with TA-085 v2 motherboard.

• Improved system stability by fixing problems where the UMD drive would occasionally suspend and then fail to reload data.

17th December 2007
Update 3.80

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• Streaming internet radio player
• Added new music visualization effect
• Video scene search
• RSS now supports OPML and pictures
• PlayStation Spot now available at BB Mobile Point (Japanese version only)
• Added ability to play PlayStation games from disc or hard drive via Remote Play with the PlayStation 3 system

Slim-only features:

• One-segment broadcasting recordings (Japanese version only)

29th January 2008
Update 3.90

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• Support for [PlayStation Network] titles has been expanded.
• Support for the Go!Messenger service (under Network). (European version only)

Slim-only features:

• Skype feature has been added under Network. (Excluding Japanese version)

18th March 2008
Update 3.93

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• The Internet Radio feature has been expanded.

Slim-only features:

• Skype feature has been added under Network. (Japanese version only)

8th April 2008
Update 3.95

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Support for PlayStation Network titles has been expanded.
Downloaded PlayStation game controls can now be further customized.
The method for turning the PS3 off using [Remote Play] has been altered.

3rd June 2008
Update 3.96

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Provided only with the North American version of Hot Shots Golf: Open Tee 2

• Support for PlayStation Network titles has been expanded.

18th June 2008
Update 4.00

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[Internet Search] has been added as a feature under [Network]
Functionality allowing for altered playing speeds under [Video]
Added Subtitle support for UMD Movies under [Video]

25th June 2008
Update 4.01

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Display of search results under [Internet Search] has been improved for certain languages.
Playback of video content under [Video] has been improved for certain file types.

13th July 2008
Update 4.05

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• Added new visualization effect under [Music].
• Added support for viewing rentals and purchased videos downloaded from the [PlayStation Store] (temporarily US version only)

Japanese Slim-only features:

• Up to 8 programs may now be scheduled for record using the One-segment TV Tuner
• You may now set up a whole series of programs to record using the One-segment TV Tuner
• You may now record TV using the One-segment TV Tuner without having to also watch it

14th October 2008
Update 4.20

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Initial Firmware for theSony PSP-3000 series No update to this firmware was ever made available. This firmware was only available pre-installed on the initial release of the PSP-3000 series

• [USB auto-connect] feature in [System Settings] under [Settings]

PSP 3000-only features:

• [Flicker Reduction] under the [Connected Display] menu in [Settings].
• [Noise Reduction] under the [Connected Display] menu in [Settings].
• [Color Space] under the [System Settings] menu in [Settings].

5th December 2008
Update 4.21

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No update to this firmware was ever made available. This firmware was only available pre-installed on the initial release of the black Rachet & Clank Entertainment Pack PSP-3000 series in North America. This firmware may have also have been pre-installed on some later production units of the Silver R&C Bundle in North America and other colors and regions worldwide.

• Fixed a bug in Libtiff feature.

15th October 2008
Update 5.00

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First "universal" firmware version for the original PSP-1000, PSP-2000 PSP Slim & Lite and PSP-3000 series

• [PlayStation Network] has been added as a category on the XMB
• [PlayStation Store] has been added under [PlayStation Network] menu
• [Account Management] has been added under [PlayStation Network] menu
• Sleep Timer Function for [Music]
• [USB Auto-Connect] Feature added for PSP-1000 and PSP-2000 under [System Settings]
• A new full-screen keyboard; press [Select] when the On-Screen Keyboard is displayed.
• A new redesigned XMB Background [Original] added as an option under [Theme Settings]
• A new video format is supported (MPEG-4 AVC (H.264) Video Main Profile (AVC CABAC) in 640 x 480 pixels)
• [Title Display] feature added under [Video Settings]
• [Backlight Auto-Off] has been added as an option under [Power Save Settings]
• Screen capture has been added as a feature within games and the internet browser (this is up to the game developer or the web site developer to support though).
• (PSP-2000 only) PlayStation format software can now be output in full-screen size on a connected device, even if it doesn't have progressive input capability. Still PSP format software can't be output on device doesn't have progressive input capability.

21st October 2008
Update 5.01

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Fixes a bug in the PlayStation Store with 8GB and 16GB Memory Sticks, causing the system to display "Not Enough Space" while downloading content.

20th November 2008
Update 5.02

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• System software stability including the use of the Playstation(R) Store has been improved.

Japanese PSP-2000 and PSP-3000 only feature:

• One-segment TV channel list for Takada, Nigata and Koga, Shiga has been updated.

19th January 2009
Update 5.03

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System software stability during use of some features has been improved.
Patches the Gripshift buffer overflow exploit via modified game save data.
Support for Premium Themes has been added.

19th February 2009
Update 5.05

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Provided only with the Japanese release of The Idolm@ster

• Unknown, but some rumors related with The Idolm@ster.
  • In-game PlayStation Store interface. -- It is said that "The Idolm@ster" is the first title that has this interface.
  • Support for PlayStation Home rewards has been added. -- Rumor that occurred by the false report from some Websites that prize in PlayStation Home by results in The Idolm@ster.
  • Relates new copy protection scheme that prevents booting from disk image within custom firmware.

20th April 2009
Update 5.50

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[Information Board] has been added





Memory Stick improvements

• Sub-folder support has been added for music, videos, and photos
• Space required to download a file from PlayStation Store to your Memory Stick has been reduced significantly.

[Internet Search] for games directly from the XMB has been added
An [Internet Search] icon has been added within the web browser





Trend Micro trial has been added for the Web Browser.

• Trend Micro Web Security
• Trend Micro Kids’ Safety

The new TIFF exploit by MaTiAz has been patched.
You can now access the Playstation Store even if you do not have an account.
An option to sign-in automatically is now available on the Playstation store sign-in screen.
[Download All] has been added as an option when purchasing multiple items from the store.
Removal of Go!Messenger under Network (European versions only)
Consumption capacity calculation problem with download contents for The Idolm@ster has been fixed.

11th June 2009
Update 5.51

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System software stability during use of some features has been improved.
5.03-5.05 ChickHEN kernel-level exploit silently patched.
Patched 5.50 gamesave exploit for Need for Speed Underground (US) and Monster Hunter Freedom (JPN)

Currently UMD Only
Update 5.55

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• Currently available only through select UMD games, including:
  • Soul Calibur: Broken Destiny
  • G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra
  • Tales of VS.
  • Armored Core 3 Portable
  • Disgaea 2 Dark Hero Days
  • Dissidia: Final Fantasy (European Version)
  • MotorStorm: Arctic Edge
  • Colin McRae: Dirt 2
  • AFL Challenge
  • Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs
  • IL-2 Sturmovik: Birds of Prey
  • Shin Megami Tensei: Persona
  • Rugby League Challenge
• Unknown changes

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Update 5.70

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Initial firmware for PSP-N1000 (PSPgo). This firmware is only available pre-installed on new PSP-N1000 (PSPgo) models and cannot be downloaded.

• [Network Update] has been renamed to [System Update].
• [Your Birth Date] option has been added to [System Settings].
• [Bluetooth® Device Settings] has been added to the [Settings] menu.
• [Display Panel Close Option] has been added to [System Settings].
• Calendar has been added to the [Display Panel Close Option] screensaver setting.
• [System Settings] icon has been redesigned.

10th September 2009
Update 6.00

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New colors have been added to the XMB for PSP-2000, PSP-3000, and PSPgo.
A security patch has been added.
Under [System Update], you can now choose how to update the system software.
Games can now be grouped and displayed in folder based on their expire date under [Game].
The battery icon now animates differently while charging.
When highlighting a background under [Theme Settings] in [Background], the PSP automatically changes the background for a preview





Required version to run

• Gran Turismo (PSP)
• Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker INEXPERIENCE DETERRENCE Demo

30th September 2009
Update 6.10

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SensMe Channels added
Playlist support has been added for playlists imported from Media Go
Some enhancements were added for Media Go
PSPgo only: Bluetooth Tethering for Internet Access
PSPgo only: The [Standard] option for [Display Panel Close Options] has been changed.
[Update] has been added to the list of options for games.
PSPgo only: [Memory Stick] has been added as a save destination for content downloaded from PlayStation Store.
PSPgo only: The Dial-Up Networking profile has been added as one of the supported Bluetooth® profiles.
PSPgo only: New themes have been added.

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[Lucifer-Harvest]

Kylo is god!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:d

edit nice work + rep

[Kylo]

oh, thanks LH, but that is obviously not the full list, i got the whole list done but when i went to save it, i found out i had been logged out whilst in the middle of doing it so none of it saved, so yeah, i was a little pi***d off, so ill carry on doing some more and definitely have it done by the weekend, probably tomorrow though.

[Overlooks]

Holy crap are the clear things at the top the L and R buttons? That's going to be a pain to stretch your hands that far.

[Kylo]

actually i just realised that image is a little off, i just remembered that was an early concept of the iage, the L and R buttons are actually lower down on the main base, ill change the pics, thnx for pointing that out

EDIT: look how hes holding it..

http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology...0/psp-go-at-e3

EDIT AGAIN: Its changed.

[Tommy RKO]

Well ironically enough the PSP firmware has been updated. Version 6.00 is up and running, ready for download.

PSP Firmware 6.00 goes live, hints at game rentals

PSP Firmware 6.00 is now available for those adventurous enough to click on Network Update from the XMB. The changelog, copied in full below, may look rather uninspiring at first:

* Games can now be grouped and displayed in folders based on their expire date under [Game].
* Under [Settings], [Network Update] has been changed to [System Update]. Under [System Update], you can now choose how to update the system software.
* The number of colors that can be selected under [Settings] > [Theme Settings] has been increased.
* Revisions to strengthen security have been added. (Internet Browser)

While additional XMB colors will excite few, the mention of "expire dates" for games sounds rather surprising. PSP currently supports time-based licenses for video rentals. However, applying the same rules to games hasn't been done before. Earlier in the year, we discovered plans for a potential games rental service for PSP. Is firmware 6.00 preparing the hardware for a new expansion to the PlayStation Store?

[Gotakibono]

Sweet, must download V6.00 now Thanks for the heads up Tommy!

[Sdhar]

I dont see any new colours added to the theme settings

[Kylo]

me neither, well there must be something wrong?

[Tommy RKO]

Well there's now a ton of them, were they already in there?

[Kylo]

ok, sorry people, but im having techinical faults when editing the thread and adding the info, as shown, you can see that there are two spoilers for some of the update info's, i can't get rid of them, when i try to get rid of them it adds an extra spoiler somewhere else.

[Sdhar]

Im 95% sure the colours have always been there. I think sony should add more feature to the music on the psp like an equaliser or more visual players. As i keep all my music on my psp and think the visual player is a great addition.

[Kylo]

yes more added to music would be good but nowadays i dont use it for musice, games, photos, nothing, my ps3 does all that now , only reason i kept my PSP is because I sometimes wanna see the latest updates.

[Silent Assassin]

The only thing I really want is a way to connect the PSP to the internet via PS3. I can`t connect my PSP to the internet and I`d really like to play some games online.

[Kylo]

yeah that would be awesome, i think the PSP go allows you to do that, im not sure

[Tommy RKO]

How about expanding the video feature so that there is no need to convert videos to pop into your PSP? WMV, Qucktime, MPEG, and others should be compatible. That's what I'd like to see.

[Kylo]

ok now i finished the thread, ive added in all info but theres one problem, this thread must be cursed or something because It seems to have put in massive gaps between spoilers and headers etc. The spoiler bars are going all dodgy too. Ive tried to fix them but they either just come back within a day or two or it just happens again somewhere else in the thread. If anybody knows why all this is happeneing please tell me as this is really annoying me so much now.

[Tommy RKO]

Good on you Bro. You put a lot of work into this. Kudos.

[Kylo]

cheers, its good to hear good comments from such an awesome member such as yourself, i just need to kow wht is gong wrong with the thread? I'l try to find out more on this

[Tommy RKO]

Gone wrong? What do you mean?