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PSP firmware updated to 2.71

New download allows game demos to be downloaded directly to memory stick, addresses LocationFree Player issue.
By Brendan Sinclair, GameSpot
Posted Jun 1, 2006 11:27 am PT

Sony has released a new firmware update to the PlayStation Portable that moves the system from the 2.70 version released in April to 2.71. As the incremental advancement in the version number suggests, it doesn't seem to be a very large update--it notifies users of only two changes upon installation.

The bigger of the two changes included in the update is the ability to download game demos directly from the PSP Internet browser to the system's memory stick. The other change is a fix for the LocationFree Player so that video output is displayed properly when an external tuner is selected.

According to Sony's Japanese PlayStation site, that country's PSP owners are getting a little bit extra with the 2.71 update. The page mentions new integration with Sony's Portable TV download rental service and access to downloadable demos for Loco Roco and Kazuo, a Sudoku game from Sony released here as Go! Sodoku. A downloadable Loco Roco demo was released alongside the 2.70 PSP update in Japan, but the PSP's Internet browser could not display the site from which it could be retrieved.

In January, Sony announced that US PSPs would get the Portable TV-like ability to download movies and short clips from Sony's iTunes-rival Connect site. The company set a March deadline for that update, but it was unable to meet that date. This morning, a Sony representative told GameSpot that there were no new details or time frame announced for when that functionality would be added.

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H_Spencer

I have an 8gig memory in my PSP and Sudoku says there isn't enough room to save.... anyone else have this problem or know how to fix it?

Posted May 1, 2008 6:36 pm PT
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jimmarn

2.71 downgrader is here now ^^ i said i was sure and here it is... i have known it for a while now but forgotten to send you it ^^ But be aware that you dont have TA-082 motherboard
http://www.psp-hacks.com/forums/viewtopic.php?id=32989
to see if you have a TA-082 check my post here
http://www.psp-hacks.com/forums/viewtopic.php?id=40661&p=5
here you go!

Posted Dec 17, 2006 4:06 am PT
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Bmato

Any one know how to get roms on PSP?

Posted Jun 22, 2006 1:27 pm PT
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Azn_PlayBoi323

sweet update

Posted Jun 19, 2006 12:38 pm PT
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mastashake201

thanks jimmarn

Posted Jun 15, 2006 1:08 pm PT
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jimmarn

lol... i think the only way to degrade psp is if u got 2.0. I did it myself for a while. But mutch of it sucks... i have now 2.71 because i think if the demo's are availible, i think some hackers will find a way to make games so the psp think's it's a demo that way we can download games to the memory stick and play'em like in 1.5... i think mario smash was a fun game to the 1.5 and hope someone will make it work with games on 2.17 too

but i'm shure someone will make a degrade to 2.17 in a while too

Posted Jun 14, 2006 3:57 pm PT
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mastashake201

yeah.. is there any way to "de-update" my psp? i just recently found out about homebrews and emulators but i updated mine before i knew about them.. i tried formatting my memory stick but nope, still 2.71

Posted Jun 11, 2006 12:06 am PT
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carl2tan

yeah, where are all the games we want to see?

-devil may cry
-gran turismo
-god of war
-tekken (well thats on its way)
-all of the first party sony franchises?

Posted Jun 5, 2006 5:00 pm PT
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professor2211

ALL OF THIS DOWNLOADING STUFF WITH THE PSP MAKES NO SENSE.
DOES ANYBODY AGREE WITH ME??????????

Posted Jun 5, 2006 12:15 pm PT
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ZantetsukenEX

...

Posted Jun 5, 2006 9:39 am PT
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TorugotoShinsan

Too bad this update didn't include this:

Game:

- PSP now has the ability to play decent games
- Users can now play games for more then a maximum of 2 hours without getting more
- Developers realize that it is pathetic that old SNES games are more fun then anything they put on the PSP

Music:

- Finally made every song type playable

==

Has this guy even played Mega man, Generation of Chaos, Monster Hunter, Tales of Eternia, Metal gear Acid 1&2, Ridge Racer, Breath of Fire III, Untold legends, Ys VI: The Ark of Napishtim?

I could go on all day >.>

Posted Jun 5, 2006 7:47 am PT
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solidusScott

who needs firmware? use homebrew.

Posted Jun 4, 2006 9:31 pm PT
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xbox_gamer1

I'll stick with my homebrews and emulators.

Posted Jun 4, 2006 3:46 pm PT
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Kniferkia

mm... More Bandwidth lost for those hosting the demos ;(

Posted Jun 4, 2006 11:16 am PT
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bunty_007

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Posted Jun 3, 2006 9:50 pm PT
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Agreb91

Yes Loco Roco! Its a small update but worth it!

Posted Jun 3, 2006 5:24 pm PT
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ukpet_anime

Can we ever go easy on the cynicism of the Psp? Seriously there are some very good games of quite a few genres (not just racing as Joe public would like you to believe)
Makes me wonder whats next on the list of software updates. Some office tools like schedule/calendar/alarmclock maybe?

Posted Jun 3, 2006 3:04 pm PT
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FuriousD6

The English version of the Loco Roco demo is available on the PSP's special website.

Posted Jun 3, 2006 12:09 am PT
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LinkErdrich

How about a game that will make me actually want to buy the system?

Posted Jun 2, 2006 11:38 pm PT
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synapticflow

Well I have 2 PSPs, a 1.5 and a 2.6. I'll keep udating the 2.6 and keep my 1.5 for "special" things.

Posted Jun 2, 2006 11:12 pm PT
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XtremePhsyco

atleast its something

Posted Jun 2, 2006 10:56 pm PT
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skylinedude05

pretty much same thing

Posted Jun 2, 2006 10:01 pm PT
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i_love_my_ds

whoa.........

Posted Jun 2, 2006 9:19 pm PT
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comthitnuong

i hate psp

Posted Jun 2, 2006 8:48 pm PT
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thegame584

how do you down load them any way

Posted Jun 2, 2006 8:45 pm PT
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sabru8

gotta get it.

Posted Jun 2, 2006 8:31 pm PT
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a0me

Not really a fan of the PSP but that LocoRoco demo rocks!

Posted Jun 2, 2006 7:29 pm PT
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billwazoo

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Posted Jun 2, 2006 6:56 pm PT
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theKSMM

Nice incremental update, good if for no other reason than to show that Sony is continuing to support and make plans for the PSP.

I think the downloadable games would be really nice if Sony ever gets around to creating an online service a la XBOX Live! Arcade. And I suspect a lot of us are looking forward to seeing them open up that PlayStation library on the PSP too. I wonder how much those games will cost to download...

Posted Jun 2, 2006 5:43 pm PT
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carlosmutaz

I think this is a cool update, since you can download game demos.

Posted Jun 2, 2006 4:17 pm PT
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keitaro0516

damm `im gonna bay another psp XD
one for new games and new fiemware and the other one for 1.5 firmaware !!!!!

Posted Jun 2, 2006 3:22 pm PT
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jaymaster007

Wait until 3.0, its gonna be mutha fudgin tizight.

Posted Jun 2, 2006 2:46 pm PT
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nemes1s3000

By the end of this year the PSP will drop its price.

Posted Jun 2, 2006 1:38 pm PT
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condemned100

sounds awesome, but i don't have a psp yet

Posted Jun 2, 2006 1:13 pm PT
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Disgaeamad

Not a huge Update to the PSP or anything, but still great nonetheless.

Posted Jun 2, 2006 10:27 am PT
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ocdog45

bout to do it right now

Posted Jun 2, 2006 9:49 am PT
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RoboticZombie

sony is really behind they add the feature to play demos but theres only two demos that you can play. wtf is that sony this is really getting on my nerves.

Posted Jun 2, 2006 7:52 am PT
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shizwill03

The last thing I remember about the Firmware updates is the inability to use ROMs [SNES, Sega, etc.].

If that is still out I will not get a PSP.

If there is a workaround......I will wait for another price drop.

Posted Jun 2, 2006 5:57 am PT
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skitzocyko

WOW my PSP only plays dust. What a waste of money. Thanx Sony!!

Posted Jun 2, 2006 5:57 am PT
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chrisdojo

psp still isn't getting any better games....

Posted Jun 2, 2006 5:47 am PT
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badboy1991

Loco-Roco is the size of about 7.68 MB

Posted Jun 2, 2006 5:00 am PT
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ubj007

Cool.

Posted Jun 2, 2006 4:27 am PT
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nemes1s3000

How big is LocoRoco?

Posted Jun 2, 2006 12:08 am PT
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new_orion

Rage against the machine? humm black_sage...
if u donīt like it, donīt, use it... don't bother

Posted Jun 1, 2006 11:27 pm PT
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bunty_007

And My name is Mohammad Adil

Posted Jun 1, 2006 11:16 pm PT
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Black_Sage89

Too bad this update didn't include this:

Game:

- PSP now has the ability to play decent games
- Users can now play games for more then a maximum of 2 hours without getting more
- Developers realize that it is pathetic that old SNES games are more fun then anything they put on the PSP

Music:

- Finally made every song type playable

Posted Jun 1, 2006 9:00 pm PT
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Black_Sage89

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Posted Jun 1, 2006 8:59 pm PT
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Black_Sage89

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Posted Jun 1, 2006 8:57 pm PT
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COAdonis

are the demo's playable??? and whats the link?

Posted Jun 1, 2006 8:51 pm PT
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Jimbokundesu

*yawn*

wake me when Valkyrie Profile ships....

Posted Jun 1, 2006 8:21 pm PT
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