PlayStation Portable system software
| Developer | Sony Computer Entertainment |
|---|---|
| OS family | Proprietary |
| Working state | Discontinued |
| Source model | Closed source |
| Initial release | December 12, 2004 (as 1.00) |
| Latest release | 6.61 / January 15, 2015 |
| Available in | Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), Dutch, English, French, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish[1] |
| Update method | Direct Download Download via PS3 Download via PC Universal Media Disc |
| Platforms | PlayStation Portable |
| Default user interface | XrossMediaBar |
| Preceded by | PocketStation |
| Succeeded by | PlayStation Vita (system software) |
| Official website | |
The PlayStation Portable has firmware that can get an update.[2] When one updates the firmware, the battery must be charged to at least 3 bars (i.e. 60%), and the PSP should not be switched off.[3] This may result in a brick and/or a constant startup BSOD or another screen "of death".[4] As of January 15, 2015, the latest firmware is 6.61.
Version Chart
| Version | Features | More features |
|---|---|---|
| 6.61 | ||
| 6.60 | PlayStation Spot service ended in Japan | Security changes |
| 6.39 | PSN password can now be changed. | Various security improvements. |
| 6.38 | Security improvements | Allows you to use Qriocity. |
| 6.37 | Required for Dissidia 012 Final Fantasy | Some security improvements |
| 6.35 | Adds Qriocity to the menu. | Hot Shots Golf exploit patched |
| 6.31 | Fixed stability and game bugs.[5] | Security patches fixed.[6] |
| 6.30 | Datel cheat engine patch fix | Security improvements |
| 6.20 | Can sort games by genre. | Patapon exploit patch fixed. |
| 6.10 | Required for Gran Turismo[7] | Can download new themes from the PlayStation Store. |
| 6.00 | Required for Tekken 5. | (PSP 1000) Network Update changed to System Update. |
| 5.70 | New option for Themes.[8] | (PSP N1000 Only) Your Birth Date added to System Settings. |
| 5.50 | Information Board Added. | PsOne added to PlayStation Store. |
| 5.00 | New Theme options. | PlayStation Store added to the XMB. |
| 4.00 | Required for N+ | Internet Time added.[9] |
| 3.00 | Video added to the XMB | Required for Puzzle Scape |
| 2.XX | Fixed TIFF exploit in 3 steps | You can play copyrighted videos. |
| 2.00 | Internet added to the XMB | New visualizations.[10] |
| 1.52 | Original UK Release.[11] | Music in UMDs supported. |
| 1.51 | Security enhancement (patch) | Music added to XMB. |
| 1.50 | Original U.S. release.[12] | Critical security installments |
| 1.00 | Original launch in Japan | Supports Network Update |
References
- ↑ "System Language - PlayStation®Portable User's Guide". manuals.playstation.net.
- ↑ http://www.SCE.com/PSP_firmware
- ↑ Bricks. Retrieved 10-10-10.
- ↑ Causes of bricks.
- ↑ "PlayStation Portable: Information from Answers.com". Answers.com. Archived from the original on 2007-05-29. Retrieved 2010-11-04.
- ↑ PSP Security Patch Fix. Retrieved July 6, 2007.
- ↑ http://www.answers.com/PSP Archived 2007-05-29 at the Wayback Machine Version Requirements.
- ↑ http://www.SCE.com/PSP/themes
- ↑ PSP Internet Time. Retrieved September 7, 2007.
- ↑ PSP Visualization Addons.
- ↑ PSP Release in the UK. Retrieved 6-7-08.
- ↑ Release of PSP in the U.S. and Canada.