Version 6.39 – 24/05/11

  • Requires user to change password on next login to PSN (after cyber attacks on Sony).
  • Improves network security.
  • The system stability of certain titles has been improved.

Version 6.38 – 12/04/11

  • Stability of some software has been improved.

Version 6.37 – 20/01/11

  • Patches several exploits.

Version 6.36 – 01/12/10

(This patch is only found on UMDs.)

Required to run: Monster Hunter Portable 3rd.

Version 6.35 – 24/11/10

  • Preparation for ‘Music Unlimited’.
  • Patches exploits.

Version 6.31 – 29/07/10

  • Stability of some software has been improved.
  • Fixes system bug when playing Persona 3.

Version 6.30 – 29/06/10

  • Games can now be sorted by format (PSP, minis, PSOne etc.).
  • PlayStation Plus compatibility added.
  • Patches exploits and cheat devices.

Version 6.20 – 18/11/09

  • Patches exploits.
  • Playlists can now be imported from Media Go and the PS3.
  • TV category can now be found under Extras (Japan only).
  • Digital Comics added under Extras.
  • WLAN LED no longer flashes when online.
  • Extra enhancements added for Media Go.

Required to run: Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep; Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker; God Eater’ Neruto Shippūden: Ultimate Ninja Heroes 3; ModNation Racers; and BlazBlue Portable.

Version 6.10 – 30/09/09

  • SensMe Channels added.
  • Playlist support for playlists imported from Media Go.
  • Games and Applications can now be updated manually.
  • All Games now display version details under Information.

Enhancements to PSP Go only:

  • Bluetooth Tethering for accessing the Internet.
  • Changes Display Panel Control options.
  • Content from the PlayStation Store can now be downloaded to a memory stick.
  • Added support for Dial-Up Networking as a profile for Bluetooth.

Required to run: Tekken 6.

Version 6.00 – 10/09/09

  • New colour options for the XMB (PSP 2000 and 3000 only).
  • Increases system security.
  • Added System Update options.
  • Games can now be grouped based on expiry date.
  • Battery icon whilst charging has been modified.
  • Improves emulation of PlayStation software.
  • Backgrounds are now previewed automatically when adjusting.

Required to run: Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker Demo; Gran Turismo; and Invizimals.

Version 5.70 – 01/10/09

(This patch can only be found pre-installed on PSP Go and some PSP 3000 systems.)

  • Network Update renamed to System Update.
  • System Settings icon redesigned.

Enhancements to PSP Go only:

  • Allows user to enter their birth date into the system.
  • Bluetooth Device Settings added.
  • Display Panel Close Option added.
  • Calendar added to screensaver setting.

Version 5.55 – 05/07/09

(This patch can only be found with some UMD games.)

  • System security has been increased.

Required to run: Soul Calibur: Broekn Destiny; G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra; Tales of VS.; Armored Core 3 Portable; Disgaea 2 Dark Hero Days; Dissidia: Final Fantasy; Motorstorm: Arctic Edge; Colin McRae: Dirt 2; AFL Challenge; Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs; IL-2 Sturmovik: Birds of Prey; Shin Megami Tensei: Persona; Rugby League Challenge; Gran Turismo; Marcross Ultimate Frontier; WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2010 and more…

Version 5.51 – 11/06/09

  • System software stability has been improved.
  • Patches several exploits.

Version 5.50 – 20/04/09

  • Information Board added.
  • Sub-holder support for Memory Sticks.
  • Space required to download a file from the PlayStation Store to the Memory Stick has been reduced.
  • Internet Search added for games.
  • Trend Micro Security has been added for the Internet Browser.
  • PlayStation Store can now be accessed without an account.
  • Added option to sign into the PlayStation Network automatically.
  • When purchasing multiple items, added option to Download All.
  • Go! Messenger removed from Network.
  • Fixes exploits.

Version 5.05 – 19/02/09

(This patch can only be found with some UMD Games.)

  • Introduces in-game PlayStation Store.
  • Support for PlayStation Home rewards added.

Version 5.03 – 19/01/09

  • System software stability improved.
  • Premium Theme support added.
  • Patches exploits.

Version 5.02 – 20/11/08

  • System software stability improved.

Version 5.01 – 21/10/08

  • Fixes some bugs with large memory sticks.

Version 5.00 – 15/10/08

  • PlayStation Network added as a category.
  • PlayStation Store added.
  • Account Management added.
  • Sleep Timer Function added.
  • USB Auto-Connect added. (PSP 1000 and 2000 only).
  • Full screen keyboard added.
  • Redesigned XMB background.
  • Adds new supported video formats.
  • Screen capture feature added for games and the Internet Browser.
  • Title Display added to Video Settings.
  • PlayStation software can now be outputted full screen through a connected device (PSP 2000 and 3000 only).

Version 4.21 – 05/12/08

(Found pre-installed only on special edition PSP 3000s.)

  • Fixes bugs in Libtiff.

Version 4.20 – 14/10/08

(Found pre-installed only on initial release PSP 3000s.)

  • USB Auto-Connect feature added.
  • Flicker Reduction feature added.
  • Noise Reduction feature added.
  • Color Space feature added.

Version 4.05 – 13/07/08

  • Added new visualisation effect.
  • Added support for viewing video content from the PlayStation Store.

Version 4.01 – 25/06/08

  • Internet Search improved in certain languages.
  • Playback of video content has been improved.

Version 4.00 – 18/06/08

  • Internet Search added.
  • Additional playing speed options for video playback added.
  • Added subtitle support for UMD Movies.

Version 3.96 – 03/06/08

(Found on some Game UMDs only).

  • Support for PlayStation Network titles expanded.

Version 3.95 – 08/04/08

  • Support for PlayStation Network titles expanded.
  • Downloaded PlayStation game controls can be further customised.
  • Method for turning off a PS3 via Remote Play altered.

Version 3.93 – 18/03/08

  • Internet Radio feature expanded.

Version 3.90 – 29/01/08

  • Support for PlayStation Network titles expanded.
  • Added support for Go! Messenger service.
  • Added Skype feature (PSP 2000 only).

Version 3.80 – 17/12/07

  • Added Internet Radio feature.
  • Added new music visualisation.
  • Added video scene search.
  • Increased RSS support.
  • Added ability to play PlayStation games from disc via Remote Play.

Version 3.73 – 29/11/07

  • Improves system stability.
  • Fixes a UMD Drive fault.

Version 3.72 – 30/10/07

  • Support for PlayStation Network titles expanded.
  • Remote Start feature added for Remote Play.

Version 3.71 – 13/09/07

  • System security increased.
  • Support for PlayStation Network titles expanded.
  • Some settings have been corrected.

Version 3.70 – 11/09/07

  • Added ability to use Custom Themes.
  • Support added to assign buttons in Remote Play.
  • Scene Search feature added.
  • Sequential Playback support added under Video.
  • Photos can now be viewed while playing Music.
  • PlayStation Spot icon added under Network.
  • Video bitrate limit increased to 2 Mbit/s.

Version 3.60 – 10/09/07

(Found only on initial release PSP 2000s.)

  • TV Output added.
  • UMD Cache support added.
  • USB Charge feature added.
  • Additional colour themes for the XMB added.

Version 3.52 – 24/07/07

  • Support for PlayStation Network titles expanded.

Version 3.51 – 29/06/07

  • Patches exploits.

Version 3.50 – 31/05/07

  • Remote Play now available using an Internet connection.
  • RSS Channel Guide added.
  • CPU speed limit removed.

Version 3.40 – 20/04/07

  • Support for PlayStation Network titles expanded.
  • Removed Certificate Utility option (can still be executed manually).
  • PlayStation saved data can now be used on both PSP and PS3 systems.

Version 3.30 – 28/03/07

  • Thumbnail image support added to RSS Channel.
  • Increases number of supported video formats.
  • ‘Wireless Hotspot’ feature added.

Version 3.11 – 08/02/07

  • Added ‘Reset’ feature to PlayStatio Network games.

Version 3.10 – 30/01/07

  • Added ‘Dynamic Normaliser’ feature.
  • Added ability to conserve memory.
  • Patches exploits.

Version 3.03 – 20/12/06

  • Support for PlayStation Network titles expanded.
  • Added support for taking photos and videos with a separate camera.

Version 3.02 – 06/12/06

  • Support for PlayStation Network titles expanded.

Version 3.01 – 22/11/06

  • Support for PlayStation Network titles expanded.

Version 3.00 – 21/11/06

  • Added support for Remote Play.
  • Added support for PlayStation software.
  • Added a music visualiser.

Version 2.82 – 26/10/06

  • Improved system security.

Version 2.81 – 07/09/06

  • Added support for large memory sticks (>4GB).
  • Patches exploits.

Version 2.80 – 27/07/06

  • Added support for RSS Video feeds.
  • Added new supported codecs to LocationFree Player.
  • Patches exploits.

Version 2.71 – 30/05/06

  • Added support to download game demos from the Internet Browser.

Version 2.70 – 25/04/06

  • Adobe Flash Player Version 6 added to Internet Browser.

Version 2.60 – 29/11/05

  • Support for RSS Audio feeds added.
  • Patches exploits.

Version 2.50 – 13/10/05

  • Added LocationFree Player.
  • Added browser text types.
  • Allows saving of settings in the Internet Browser.
  • Copyright-protected video can now be played.
  • Date and Time can now be set via Internet.
  • Added WPA-PSK (AES) encryption to supported wireless security.
  • Korean input mode added to on-screen keyboard.

Version 2.01 – 03/10/05

  • Patches exploits.

Version 2.00 – 01/09/05

  • Added Network category.
  • Added Internet Browser,
  • 4:3 Screen Mode added for videos saved on the Memory Stick.
  • ‘Go To’ feature added.
  • A-B repeat feature added.
  • Audio Option added.
  • Added MP4 support.
  • Added several new supported music file formats.
  • Wallpaper feature added.
  • Image transfer feature added.
  • Added several new supported picture formats.
  • Korean added as a System Language.
  • Character Set feature added.
  • Theme Settings added.
  • Internet Browser Start Control feature added.
  • Added WPA-PSK (TKIP) encryption to supported wireless security.
  • Web address shortcut feature for on-screen keyboard added.

Version 1.52 – 15/06/05

(All initial UK PSPs are pre-installed with this firmware).

  • Strengthens system security.
  • Support for UMD music added.

Version 1.51 – 18/05/05

  • Patches exploits.

Version 1.50 – 24/03/05

(All initial North America PSP’s are pre-installed with this firmware.)

  • Added support for content authorisation.
  • Added support for new video codecs.
  • Added multiple languages.

Version 1.00 – 12/12/04

(All inital Japan PSPs are pre-installed with this firmware.)

  • Initial release.
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