Sony has already released a 2.0 microcode upgrade to itsPlayStation Portable(PSP ) in Japan . Sony has announce programme to release that computer software in North America on August 12 . the update adds a Web web browser , photo sharing options and more to the hand-held gambling console and media player . The update will be uncommitted through the “ internet Update ” feature on the PSP , and will be available for download from Sony ’s Web website .

After a successful December launching in Japan , Sony introduce the PSP in North America in March , 2005 . Through its Universal Media Disc ( UMD ) role player , the machine can play games and picture . What ’s more , it can easily connect to a Macintosh or microcomputer and rally data point on its Memory Stick Pro Duo flash medium batting order using a built - in USB 2.0 interface — several third - party Mac utility have emerged to simplify this process , likeiPSP , PSPWareandPocketMac for PSP .

Third firmware update

Sony has released two minor firmware updates since the PSP first launch earlier this year . Both update were mainly “ security ” changes . former adoptive parent hear they could melt “ homebrew ” software system and emulators on their PSP ; the update have preclude that software form working .

The PSP features build - in Wi - Fi wireless networking capability , but up to now North American user have only been able to use this functionality to discover on-line games or to download update or message for their games . Sony has n’t officially supported other uses . That changes with the 2.0 update , which at long last tally Web browsing capabilities .

A recent Japanese 2.0 microcode update has also been installed by some North American substance abuser . Although the functionality of the update is the same as the upcoming U.S. release , Sony does n’t support this practice and urges North American PSP users to instal the official release when it comes out , lest they quash their warranties .

Video in 2.0

The PSP can already play back picture encoded in .MP4 format , and this button finally enables the PSP to meet back H.264 - encode video . The PSP ’s H.264 support is hobbled , however , and requires special converters to workplace . germ report that QuickTime 7 users need more than just Apple ’s software program to bring forth H.264 video that can fiddle on a PSP — it appear that developers of PSP sync software for the Mac involve to do some more workplace to get their apps to tolerate H.264 on the PSP .

For its Japanese customer , Sony has also introducedP - TV , or Portable TV , a Web site where looker can download magazine of Japanese TV show and other video capacity in the AVC data formatting . Sony has n’t harbinger any architectural plan to make Portable TV useable to American viewer , however .

In the interim , and as Sony and third party sort out the PSP ’s H.264 support , there are solution that permit user convert and transfer video content from their Macs to their PSPs . PSPWare and iPSP both let users convert video to the .MP4 format that the PSP can regard , then transfer it from the Mac to their PSP ’s memory card . Users have cover success transferring television shows and full - distance movies to sufficiently large Memory Stick Pro Duo cards .

What ’s more , Kinoma’sProducer app — designed specifically to exchange video recording to format and sizes that PDAS , PSPs and other hand-held devices can use — now supports the PSP.Elgato’sEyeTV software package recently supply PSP export accompaniment , as well . EyeTV drives the ship’s company ’s Mac - compatible Personal Video Recorders ( PVRs ) and equipment from certain third - party manufacturers .

Other changes in 2.0

This firmware update will also supply users with a Wallpaper feature article that lets use any epitome on your Memory Stick Pro Duo as a background icon , or else of the cycling monthly colors that now serve as your PSP ’s backdrop .

New graphic format support has been bring with this liberation , as well as keep for unprotected AAC ( MP4 ) audio and WAV audio frequency formats . That ’s a step in the right direction for iTunes users who have converted their music connections to AAC format , though the PSP still ca n’t diddle FairPlay - encrypted songs downloaded from the iTunes Music Store . No portable music player can , except for Apple ’s line of iPods .

PSP users can shift picture via a wireless connexion ( not euphony or video , unfortunately ) . Other changes let in ameliorate wireless security measures — WPA - PSK is now supported . source also describe that the PSP ’s “ under the hood ” security is better than before , which will make it more difficult for cyber-terrorist and homebrew program developer to get the PSP to work in ways that Sony does n’t authorize .

update 3:20 PM 08/02/05 : tender more details about PSP TV connectivity .