If you're a PlayStation owner this generation, then you're probably all too familiar with the rapid succession of firmware updates that Sony has been throwing onto the PlayStation 3 and PSP consoles as of late, most of which bring welcome featuers and much-needed updates. While not all changes are welcome (see hackers and/or homebrew community), but anything that help developers and fans take full advantage of the high-powered portable are fine with me.
Firmware Update 5.50 is set to launch onto Sony's PSP tomorrow, and with it come a slate of new additions and features designed to make the download 'n play process that much easier and more streamlined. Memory Stick improvements, internet security, and improved parental controls are all part of the package. Another update will give users access to the PSN's Information crawl, which should be more than familiar to PlayStation 3 users.
Keep reading for all the juciest of details!
* Memory Stick improvements - You'll be able to create and access sub-folders on your Memory Stick PRO Duo for music, videos and photos. Separately, the available space required to download a file from PlayStation Store to your Memory Stick has been reduced significantly.
* Internet search for games directly from the XMB - You'll be able to easily search the Internet for information about your PSP games. Select the icon for the game, hit the Triangle button, and then select [Internet Search] from the options menu to get search results based on the game title. This feature was added to PS3 with the recent 2.70 update.
* Trend Micro trial - PSP's Internet browser is a great tool for checking out your favorite Web sites on the go, and we're teaming up with the Internet security experts at Trend Micro to make the Web browsing experience safer and more secure. With the 5.50 update, you'll have the option to access a free trial of two Trend Micro services:
* Trend Micro Web Security uses Web reputation technology to block PSP owners from accidentally visiting a Web site that may contain malicious content designed to steal personal information and confidential data.
* Trend Micro Kids' Safety uses URL filtering technology to prevent children from accessing Web sites that feature inappropriate content.
Thanks to PlayStation.blog!
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