GDC 07: Firmware gains inspirations from homebrew

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March 9th, 2007, 23:02
wraggster

GDC 07: Firmware gains inspirations from homebrew

Via pspfanboy

Although the PSP hardware may not change anytime soon, the system will still continue to evolve through software. John Koller reminded us that PSP has the ability to continuously expand its functionality. "We have released 13 firmware updates since launch."

I asked him about his stance on incorporating features from homebrew, and he admits that Sony actually watches what the scene does. "RSS is actually from homebrew," he admitted. Future firmware revisions may incorporate some of the additions that custom firmware users have been able to enjoy for months.

Unfortunately, full resolution AVC support doesn't seem to be on the table any time soon. Phil Harrison was actually surprised when I told him that the resolution was locked. John Koller, on the other hand, discussed how the perpetually-delayed PSP movie download service would be one way for fans to (eventually) watch full resolution videos on their handhelds.
March 9th, 2007, 23:12
IM back!

so not all our sony adressd coments go into the dust. :)
And we have some sony offical turing the site. i wonder wich one of you it is...
March 9th, 2007, 23:44
Cokemusic

Sony Just give up and alow homebrew , it's inevitable that you'll do it at some point.
March 9th, 2007, 23:57
Hiei311

still gonna use dark alex stuff cuz of the pop stuff
March 10th, 2007, 02:02
ab88

Quote:

Originally Posted by IM back!

:)
And we have some sony offical turing the site. i wonder wich one of you it is...

It's Wraggster, it's so obvious :rolleyes: :p

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hiei311

still gonna use dark alex stuff cuz of the pop stuff

I will never go back to sony, after you experience the "dark_side" you know you get cookies.
http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h1...cookie-med.jpg
March 10th, 2007, 03:40
DarthPaul

Lmao!!! Lol ab88 the dark side picture is so freaking funny.
March 10th, 2007, 04:23
jwilds73

We would just lose to much to go with Sony's OEM firmwares. They are playing catchup to what the homebrew scene developed a year ago in some cases. Why can't they give use eboot apps that we can download and use now? I'd love a Dictonarey (spelling error intended) and a scientific calculator among other apps that would be useful in school. They just refuse to give us anything like these for some reason.
March 10th, 2007, 04:56
Gene

Quote:

Originally Posted by jwilds73

We would just lose to much to go with Sony's OEM firmwares. They are playing catchup to what the homebrew scene developed a year ago in some cases. Why can't they give use eboot apps that we can download and use now? I'd love a Dictonarey (spelling error intended) and a scientific calculator among other apps that would be useful in school. They just refuse to give us anything like these for some reason.

Becuase Homebrew already gives us most of what we need, and we wouldn't use the stuff sony would give us.

Plus they would undoubtly make you buy them.
March 10th, 2007, 06:44
Psphreak

"We have released 13 firmware updates since launch."

Yeah...half of which are to patch homebrew. That doesn't count as an achievement imo.
March 10th, 2007, 06:58
ab88

Quote:

Originally Posted by Psphreak

"We have released 13 firmware updates since launch."

Yeah...half of which are to patch homebrew. That doesn't count as an achievement imo.

I agree on the above 13 releases and not much added. Still good thanks to downgrades & custom FW tho.

1.0 no security \o/
1.5 patch homebrew lol
1.51 useless
1.52 useless
2.0 web browser
2.01 useless patch
2.5 patch
2.6 patch
2.7 crippled flash support
2.71 patch
2.8 patch
2.81 patch
2.82 patch
3.0 semi-playstation tittles support
3.02 patch
3.03 patch & pwned
3.10 patch
3.11 patch
March 10th, 2007, 08:15
Omatic

They'd have to release some insane firmware feature for me (and I suspect many of us on this site) to go back to official firmwares.

Maybe something like TV channel streams. I'd love to watch 24 on my PSP when I'm on campus.
March 10th, 2007, 08:33
.:}<3\/!}\{:.

Sony, just give man! you know you can't win!
March 10th, 2007, 13:28
Ichijoe

Quote:

"RSS is actually from homebrew,"

Yeah least we forget about the Web Browser itself!

And, why is it that any given Homebrew Browser is still Lightyears ahead of S0NY's?!
March 10th, 2007, 17:58
yoshinatsu

Quote:

Originally Posted by ab88

I agree on the above 13 releases and not much added. Still good thanks to downgrades & custom FW tho.

1.0 no security \o/
1.5 patch homebrew lol
1.51 useless
1.52 useless
2.0 web browser
2.01 useless patch
2.5 patch
2.6 patch
2.7 crippled flash support
2.71 patch
2.8 patch
2.81 patch
2.82 patch
3.0 semi-playstation tittles support
3.02 patch
3.03 patch & pwned
3.10 patch
3.11 patch

Indeed, already 13 firmware updates and most of them are homebrew patches, but you got some thing wrong. (Words of the all-knowing Wikipedia:rolleyes: )

1.00 - 12/12/2004 - Original Release, did not have any content authorization system yet (initial Japanese release)

1.50 - 24/03/2005 - Added support for new video codecs as well as content authorization (initial North American release)

1.51 - 18/05/2005 - Added a security update

1.52 - 15/06/2005 - Added a security update and support for UMD music (Initial UK Release)

2.00 - 01/09/2005 - Added Web Browser and support for Tiff image format, PNG support expanded to user images

2.01 - 03/10/2005 - Added a security update to fix Tiff Exploit. Security update was later found not to work correctly in every version through 3.03

2.50 - 13/10/2005 - Added LocationFree Player

2.60 - 29/11/2005 - Added support for Audio RSS feeds

2.70 - 25/04/2006 - Added support for Adobe flash player

2.71 - 30/05/2006 - Added support to download Demos from the Web Browser

2.80 - 27/07/2006 - Added support for Video RSS feeds

2.81 - 07/09/2006 - Added a security update to fix libtiff exploit and support for memory sticks with a capacity of greater than 4GB

2.82 - 26/10/2006 - Added a security update

3.00 - 21/11/2006 - Added support for PlayStation 3 Remote Play, PlayStation emulator and a music visualizer

3.01 - 22/11/2006 - Added support for extra PlayStation for PSP games

3.02 - 06/12/2006 - Added support for extra PlayStation for PSP games

3.03 - 20/12/2006 - Added support for extra PlayStation for PSP games

3.10 - 30/01/2007 - Added dynamic normalizer as well as conserve memory option, (and "PlayStation®Spot" menu under "Network" for Japanese version only)

3.11 - 08/02/2007 - Added Reset option for PlayStation Network games [And "Portable TV™" menu under "Network" for Japanese version only] [1]

GONNA BE RELEASED TODAY
3.20 - 10/03/2007 - New Feature TV Channels. Channels available only in Japan, US and UK. Security update. Three free music files (choice of 250)

You got some "x.xx patch" wrong...
March 10th, 2007, 19:43
ai3gtmc

lol this means they support homebrew?
March 10th, 2007, 21:11
jurkevicz

No, they just ran out of ideas...
March 10th, 2007, 21:32
aries2k4

So you get 3 music files for free with the new update. Yippee, lol.
Tv channels sounds good though. to bad I´m in Portugal.
March 11th, 2007, 20:30
Basil Zero

Quote:

Originally Posted by ab88

It's Wraggster, it's so obvious :rolleyes: :p

I will never go back to sony, after you experience the "dark_side" you know you get cookies.
http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h1...cookie-med.jpg

That pic is so what i was thinking:rofl:

And ya, sony's gonna release even more useless firmware updates which contain from absolutely nothing to patch ups.

but regardeless, we homebrewers will win in the end:thumbup:
March 11th, 2007, 20:40
Buddy4point0

so this is cool
March 17th, 2007, 02:01
Danish_15

Quote:

Originally Posted by Buddy4point0

so this is cool

Buddy4point0 i was using my 3.02 0e-B and playing FF7, ff8 etc. My friend told me to upgrade to 3.03 0e-c because of the custom XMB. I upgraded it and used the custom XMB. But, i can still play my games that i ripped from my old popstation that came with the 3.02. When i changed my XMB the ps1 games wouldn't work. When i changed it back to the normal XMB the games worked. Can u also answer thees q's:

1: Can i still use the custom background and play my ps1 games because i couldn't before

2: Could i downgrade my psp straight from 3.03 oe-c to 3.02 oe-b

3. When i flashed my flash 0 to the custom XMB and then brought it back to normal the font from the custom XMB stayed can i change it back to normal??

Thanks for looking and if u have time can u mail a reply back to me at [email protected]
March 17th, 2007, 02:14
Buddy4point0

yea u can directly downgrade just by running the updater as if you were updating.
custom xbms and psx do work just make sure you dont copy the opening plugin.
the font isnt stored in vsh/resource its in font so your probably restoring the wrong folder
March 17th, 2007, 18:56
Freddy Eastwood JR.

yalright mate I got a question for ya. How DO ya downgrade from 3.03 without gta liberty city stories. I don't care wot software number it goes to I just wanted to no if ya can downgrade. Cheers mate, Ya Spot on.

Send reply to [email protected]

cheers.
:thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :) :confused: ;) :rolleyes: :cool: :rofl: :rofl::) :D
March 18th, 2007, 10:30
Prasoc

you cant atm.
March 18th, 2007, 12:01
devdj

Sony will only allow homebrew only if there so called super game console fails which i hope it does cause there is no hope for the ps3 and Sony will gain momentum if they allow homebrew to combat against the DS.
Xbox 360 and Piracy Forever.