The 2.0 Firmware update released recently has been tested to work on US PSP's. This means you don't have to wait for a browser and wallpapers. Download the Firmware Update directly from Sony Japan.
Instructions
Download the Firmware Update directly from Sony Japan.
Put the EBOOT.PSP file in this directory on your PSP:
memory stick drive:PSPGAMEUPDATE
Go to your [Memory Stick] under [Game] on the PSP menu and click the Firmware update, then follow the instructions.
Features
Here is the full feature list straight from the update file:
Revisions to strengthen security were added.
UMD Music can now be played under [Music]
An Internet browser was added
Go To was added as a feature under [Video]. (This applies to UMD Video.)
A-B Repeat was added as a feature under [Video]. (This applies to UMD Video and video data saved on Memory Stick.
4:3 Screen Mode was added as a feature under [Video] (This applies to video data saved on Memory Stick.)
Audio Options was added as a feature under [Video]. (This applies to video data saved on Memory Stick.)
AVC was added as a codec that can be played under [Video]. (This applies to video data saved on Memory Stick.)
Support for Memory Stick PRO Duo was added to [Music].
MP4 (AAC) and WAV (LPCM) were added as formats that can be played under [Music]. (This applies to music data saved on Memory Stick.)
Image transfer was added as a feature under [Photo].
Wallpaper was added as a feature under [Photo].
TIFF, PNG, GIF and BMP were added as image formats that can be displayed under [Photo].
Korean was added as an option to [System Language] under [Settings], [System Settings].
[Character Set] was added to [System Settings] under [Settings].
[Theme Settings] was added under [Settings].
WPA-PSK (TKIP) was added as a security method under [Network Settings].
Settings for Infrastructure Mode under [Network Settings] were revised to be easier to use.
Input modes were added to the on-screen keyboard.
SWEET!!! I'm in love.... can't surf the web because I don't have wi fi at work. (hmm... now if only I can figure out how to connect the ethernet cord from my computer to the PSP.. ) ) WickedP you shouldnt have any problems. Just make sure you put the file in PSP > GAMES > "UPDATE"
Nothing refers to it as a Japanese version. And let me also add that if you wrre specifically not supposed to do this, would it give you English instructions on installation? It seems to work perfectly and not a single existing setting was affected.
Now. Has anyone found a single website that formats at all?
Then the only thing I can think of that might be different is where users connect when you run "Network Update" from the Settings menu...I'm betting Sony has Regoinal servers to manage the network latency.
I'm a little hesitant to install this on my US PSP because of the wireless channel discrepancy between the US and Japan. If anyone's already done it, please tell us if this is a valid reason not to install it.
For those that don't know, here's a brief description of what I mean:
802.11b and 802.11g divide the 2.4Ghz band into 14 overlapping channels of 22MHz each. Channels 1, 6, 11, & 14 don't overlap as much as other channels, and so are safe channels to try to avoid interference. In the US and Canada, channels 1-11 can be legally used. In Europe (not Spain), channels 1-13 can be used. Japan, depending on the hardware used, can use either 10,11, & 14 or 1-13. Channels 10 & 11 are the only two channels that can be used anywhere in the world.
If the legal channel list is built into the wireless hardware in the PSP, this won't be a problem, if it's in software, you could find yourself either unable to connect to your access point, or violating FCC regulations. *GASP*
If any of this is incorrect in any way, please feel free to correct me.
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