Alright folks…. the much anticipated PSP firmware 2.0 is now available for download in Japan. However, the big question is can we applied it to US PSP? Well… I’m pleased to report that it does! :D I’ve applied the Japanese firmware on my US PSP and it works just fine; no problems with Region 1 UMD Movie playback as well. So, go get it folks: download here
Upgrade Instructions
Copy the firmware file: EBOOT.PBP into your PSP Memory Stick Update folder—> ROOT\PSP\GAME\UPDATE. Once the firmware is in the folder, navigate and load the firmware 2.0 - your US PSP will recognize the firmware immediately. Ensure that you have at least 60% of battery capacity prior to the update. Enjoy!
—> further discussion regarding firmware 2.0 at ATRACLife
Firmware 2.0: Update Notes:
—Revisions to strengthen security were added.
—An Internet browser was added.
—Go To was added as a feature under [Video]. (This applies to UMD Video)
—A-B Repeat was added as a feature under [Video]. (This applies to UMD Video and video data saved on Memory Stick)
—4:3 Screen Mode was added as a feature under [Video]. (This applies to video data saved on Memory Stick)
—Audio Options was added as a feature under [Video]. (This applies to video data saved on Memory Stick)
—AVC was added as a codec that can be played under [Video]. (This applies to video data saved on Memory Stick)
—Support for Memory Stick PRO Duo was added to [Music].
—MP4 (AAC) and WAV (LPCM) were added as formats that can be played under [Music]. (This applies to music data saved on Memory Stick)
—Image transfer was added as a feature under [Photo].
—Wallpaper was added as a feature under [Photo].
—TIFF, PNG, GIF and BMP were added as image formats that can be displayed under [Photo].
—Korean was added as an option to [System Language] under [Settings], [System Settings].
—[Character Set] was added to [System Settings] under [Settings].
—[Theme Settings] was added under [Settings].
—WPA-PSK (TKIP) was added as a security method under [Network Settings].
—Settings for Infrastructure Mode under [Network Settings] were revised to be easier to use.
—Input modes were added to the on-screen keyboard.
—Previous Update: German, Spanish, French, Italian, Dutch, Portuguese and Russian were added as options to [System Language] under [Settings], [System Settings].
—Previous Update: Support to retain the screen mode setting was added under [Video]. (This applies to video data saved on Memory Stick.)
—Previous Update: Support to allow resume play after recovery from sleep mode was added under [Video]. (This applies to video data saved on Memory Stick.)
—Previous Update: Support to allow resume play of audio tracks after recovery from sleep mode was added under [Music].
—Previous Update: UMD Music can now be played under [Music].
