It wasn't too long ago that firmware 4.0 (and higher) dropped on our laps, and we're already hearing about the next major revision to hit the handheld: the big five-o. The word on the street (and by street we mean French website
PSPGen) is that firmware 5.0 is currently in the hands of an unknown French dev studio and it will include several key features such as that
direct-to-PS Store functionality we've heard so much about.
Other features like a revamped RSS reader would (*gasp*) be able to read text files. The inclusion of a screen capture tool
echoes another rumor which is also said to be available in the upcoming PS3 Firmware 2.5. Regarding this, parallel development for screen grabs does seem to make a whole lot of sense.
[Via
PSPWorld]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 3)
9-30-2008 @ 6:45PM
Vidaluko said...
Well, I can´t buy stuff from the PSN, because my contry is not supported, I never use RSS, but the screen capture sound awesome, that would be an awesome feature...
Well, if it is what I´m thinking xD
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9-30-2008 @ 7:18PM
john said...
i'm sorry to ask you this, but what is screen capture???
9-30-2008 @ 7:53PM
Hashbrown Hunter said...
Taking a picture from within your PSP (i.e. if you're playing Wipeout and you totally flip over and do something crazy and you want to take a picture of it, you can.)
9-30-2008 @ 7:03PM
TM said...
sounds great...but why go from version 4.05 to 5.00 so fast? Also is this for NA and when does it come out?
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9-30-2008 @ 7:53PM
Hashbrown Hunter said...
Most likely alongside the PSP-3000 this holiday season.
9-30-2008 @ 7:16PM
lorddshadow said...
direct to psp isn't really that practical for me since my ps3 is a lot faster but the screen capture function will keep me occupied for a long time. god knows how much time i spent taking pictures on wipeout pulse and locoroco.
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9-30-2008 @ 7:20PM
Darlaten said...
Regarding the RSS news feed change - all I can say with this is "its about time!" My cell phone has been able to do this for years :)
Seriously, this sounds like a great update to the firmware in terms of expanding and enhancing the existing features.
And being able to directly link to the PS store instead of having to go through a computer (which has always been a hassle) or through a PS3 is a welcome change.
Good job! Let's hope it comes out sooner than later.
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9-30-2008 @ 7:56PM
Hashbrown Hunter said...
Definitely. The RSS thing really pisses me off that they didn't have text support sooner, and I'm still a little annoyed that there is still no video streaming, but hey it's better than nothing.
Sony is most likely gonna talk about this at TGS.
9-30-2008 @ 7:29PM
Falryu said...
Ps3 screen capture?! Now that sounds like a delicious feature. Soul Calibur IV character screen captures. Little Big Planet screen captures. Now if we could only get record your own video like with the japanese game of the cats.
Screen capture has been on custom psps for ages. Even video output to the pc via usb as well with remote joy. Sony should really learn from the homebrew community. Custom firmware might bring piracy but people should look to the other side of the coin. Programmers who seek to improve the functions of the psp. If sony focuses on using the code of those programmers then it would be a piece of cake to improve the psp officially to new heights and prevent users from wanting to go custom firmware for the added bonuses. If a gameshark made by programmers, screen capture, video output, battery warning sound and millions of other plugins already exist enhancing the psp with custom firmware why can't Sony use this to enhance its own firmware?
This 5.0 update seems a big step for the psp.
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9-30-2008 @ 7:58PM
Hashbrown Hunter said...
Because Sony is being a lot more careful with how they would make their own plugins because they want to be 100% sure there is no way the new features can be exploited to run custom code (homebrew).
9-30-2008 @ 7:31PM
michael000 said...
XVID support? Guess i should give up on them officially supporting it now that they have their own video store. God forbid you have a fantastic handheld media player that can actually play videos without you having to jump through hoops.
On the brightside after owning a PSP since the NA launch, i think i'm finally ready to give Sony the middle finger and go custom firmware.
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9-30-2008 @ 8:01PM
Hashbrown Hunter said...
Don't go to the Dark Side, Luk...I mean, Michael! :D
9-30-2008 @ 10:52PM
andwhyisit said...
CFW can be used for good or evil, it depends entirely on the user.
Like how a knife can be used for preparing food, but can also be used for killing someone. Is the knife evil?
10-01-2008 @ 2:43AM
Frastoglegnia said...
Stellar analogy, whyisit -- cogent and to the point.
10-01-2008 @ 11:03AM
Hashbrown Hunter said...
@ andwhyisit
Yeah I know. I would absolutely LOVE to have CFW but the only reason I didn't is because I knew I'd be tempted to pirate the games so I decided to stay official.
10-01-2008 @ 6:05PM
dave said...
get ripbot264, uses h.264 so no need for xvid :)
9-30-2008 @ 8:06PM
Hashbrown Hunter said...
THANK GOD about the RSS reader...hopefully they can add streaming video soon afterwards ;)
PS Store is a given, but I hope it's nice looking and software-based not web-based.
Screen capture might seem like a pretty cool toy to play with, but it's not that big a deal.
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9-30-2008 @ 8:48PM
ediddy999 said...
I want this.
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9-30-2008 @ 8:57PM
Morbo- (PSN: ummfada) said...
Since buying a iPod Touch (32GB), I have not picked up my PSP... it makes it useless
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10-01-2008 @ 8:49AM
matthew cobb said...
2nded
i got a 2nd gen ipod touch 32 and have yet to touch my psp i keep getting on here hopeing for a reason to pick it up but really to no point yet. i wish they would release some new good games.