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Babe everything dyes and the battery is rechargeable it has Car Adapters and all and when you buy a PSP it comes with a charger and sony is working on a new battery for the PSP and from what Ive herd it will have 10X more life to it making it last up to 25 hours.
The PSX games cost up to 5/8 Dollars and the PSP games are 15/35 Dollars and like I said the PSP is allways getting updates -

PSP® System Software Update
System Update History


PSP® System Software Update 6.00 Back to top

* Settings
o New colors have been added under music (Theme Settings) > [Color].
* Game
o [Group Content] has been added to the options menu.
You can now select either [By Expire Date] or [All] as the method for displaying content that is saved on Memory Stick™ media.
* Network
o A security patch was added to address security vulnerabilities in the system software.


PSP® System Software Update 5.50-5.51 Back to top

* Information Board
o [Information Board] has been added as a feature under (PlayStation®Network). The information board displays news about games and the latest information about PlayStation®Store.
* Overall
o The number of folder levels that you can view under (Photo), (Music) and (Video) has been increased.
o New for 5.51: System software stability during use of some features has been improved.
* Game
o If you select [Internet Search] from the options menu for a game, you can now perform an Internet search based on the name of that game.
* Network
o [Trend Micro™ for PSP™] has been added as an option in the Internet browser. *
* Fees may apply to use of Web filtering services. For more information about Trend Micro™ for PSP™ visit our Parental Controls website.
* PlayStation® Network
o You can now access PlayStation®Store even if you do not have a PlayStation®Network account.
o An option to sign in automatically is now available for PlayStation®Store. Select [Sign In Automatically (Auto Sign-In)] on the PlayStation®Store sign-in screen.
o [Download All] has been added as an option for use when multiple items are purchased from PlayStation®Store.
o Less free space is now required on Memory Stick Duo™ media when downloading games from PlayStation®Store. You can now use a full-size on-screen keyboard.


PSP® System Software Update 5.00-5.03 Back to top

* Network
o (PlayStation®Store) is now available on the PSP® system.
o The feature for outputting video from PlayStation® format software to a TV has been improved.
* Settings
o [Title Display] has been added as an option under (Video Settings).
o [USB Auto Connect] has been added as an option under (System Settings).
o [Backlight Auto-Adjust] has been added as an option under (Power Save Settings).
* Music
o (Sleep Timer) has been added as an option on the control panel.
* Video
o The number of file types that can be played has been increased.
* Other
o New for 5.03: System software stability during use of some features has been improved.
o System software stability during use of some features, including PlayStation®Store, has been improved. (5.02)
o The background of the XMB™ (XrossMediaBar) screen has been redesigned.
o You can now use a full-size on-screen keyboard.


PSP® System Software Update 4.00-4.05 Back to top

* Network
o (Internet Search) has been added as a feature. You can now perform an Internet search directly from the XMB™ screen.
o Display of search results under (Internet Search) has been improved for certain languages.
* Music
o The number of visual patterns that can be used has been increased.
* Video
o [Playback Speed (+)] and [Playback Speed (-)] have been added as options to the control panel. You can now change the playback speed of video content saved on Memory Stick Duo™ media.
o Playback of video content under (Video) has been improved for certain file types.


PSP® System Software Update 3.90-3.95 Back to top

* Game
o A new option for playing PlayStation® format software has been added. You can now select [Custom] for the assignment pattern under [Assign Buttons].
o Support for PLAYSTATION®Network titles has been expanded.
* Network
o You can now choose either [Quit and Turn Off the PS3™ System] or [Quit Without Turning Off the PS3™ System] after you select [Quit Remote Play].
o Skype™ has been added as a feature under [Network].
* Other
o New players for radio (Internet Radio) are now available.* For details, see Internet Radio.


PSP® System Software Update 3.80 Back to top

* Network
o (Internet Radio) has been added as a feature under [Network]. You can now play programs (audio content) distributed by Internet radio stations.
* Settings
o Version 1.2.0.0 of the theme creation tool is now available here. You must use this version to create a theme for a PSP® system with system software version 3.80 or later.

* A theme that was created using version 1.2.0.0 of the theme creation tool cannot be displayed on a PSP® system with system software earlier than version 3.80.
* Video
o You can now preview each scene of a video using the [Scene Search] feature.
* Music
o The number of visual player types that can be used has been increased.
* Network
o You can now import OPML files under rss (RSS Channel).
o You can now view photos displayed on a PSP® system that is connected to the Internet under rss (RSS Channel).

PSP® System Software Update 3.70-3.73 Back to top

* Settings
o You can now set a theme under [Theme Settings]
* Video
o You can now search for a scene when playing a movie that is saved on Memory Stick Duo™ media.
o Sequential playback of videos saved on Memory Stick Duo™ media is now supported.
* Music
o Simultaneous playback of content under (Music) and (Photo) is now supported.
o You can view a slideshow of your favorite photographs while listening to music.
* Game
o New for 3.72: Support for PLAYSTATION ®Network titles has been expanded.
o New for 3.73: Operation of the UMD™ drive has been improved to address an issue that may cause PSP® software titles to freeze at the UMD™ loading screen.
* Network
o [Assign Buttons] has been added to the (Remote Play) menu.

PSP® System Software Update 3.50-3.52 Back to top

* Game
o New for 3.52: Support for PLAYSTATION®Network titles has been expanded.
* Network
o New for 3.50: You can now connect a PSP® system to a PS3™ system via the Internet using [Remote Play].
o New for 3.50: [Communication Settings] has been added as an option to the [Remote Play] menu.
o New for 3.50: [RSS Channel Guide] has been added as a feature under [RSS Channel].
* Other
o New for 3.51: A security patch was added to address security vulnerabilities in the system software.

PSP® System Software Update 3.40 Back to top

* Game
o Support for PLAYSTATION®Network titles has been expanded.
o Saved data from PlayStation® format software can now be used on both PSP® and PS3™ systems.
o [Certificate Utility] was deleted.
Information that was displayed in [Certificate Utility] can be checked by the following method.
Select the icon of the game you want to display information for, press the button, and then select [Information] from the options menu.

PSP® System Software Update 3.30 Back to top

* Game
o Support for PLAYSTATION®Network titles has been expanded.
* Network
o Support for thumbnail images of items has been added under [RSS Channel].

* Video
o Support for thumbnail images of videos that are stored in the "VIDEO" folder of Memory Stick Duo™ media has been added.
o The following types of files can now be played in the "VIDEO" folder.
– MPEG-4/H.264 AVC Main Profile (AVC CABAC) video files of the following sizes:
720 X 480, 352 X 480, or 480 X 272
* Depending on the data type, some files cannot be played.

* Settings
o [Use Wireless Hotspot] has been added as a feature under [Network Settings].

PSP® System Software Update 3.11 Back to top

* Game
o Support for PLAYSTATION®Network titles has been expanded.
o Support for PLAYSTATION®Network titles has been expanded.
o [Reset Game] has been added as an option to the menu for PLAYSTATION®Network titles.
* Network
o You can now play MPEG-4 AVC format video files under [LocationFree™ Player].
* A LocationFree™ Base Station (a Sony product sold separately) with model number LF-B20 or LF-B10 is required.
*For details on the LocationFree™ Player, visit http://www.sony.net/Products/LocationFree/psp/.
o [Conserve Memory] has been added as an option in [View Settings] under [Internet Browser].
* Settings
o [Dynamic Normalizer] has been added as a feature under [Sound Settings].

PSP® System Software Update 3.03/3.02/3.01/3.00 Back to top

* Game
o PLAYSTATION®Network titles are now supported.
+ PLAYSTATION®Network titles* can now be downloaded via the PLAYSTATION®3 system.
* The term "PLAYSTATION®Network titles" refers to PlayStation format software (PS one games) downloaded from PLAYSTATION®Store and PSP format games distributed electronically. Note that when playing on a PSP® system, system software version 3.01 or later is required.
o New for 3.03: New PLAYSTATION®Network titles that can be played under [Game] are now available.
* Network
o [Remote Play] has been added as a feature.
o [Online Instruction Manuals] has been added as a feature.
o [Set Timer] has been added as a feature under [RSS Channel].
* Music
o [Visual Player] has been added as a feature.
o Three-speed fast forward and fast reverse has been added as a feature under [Music].
* Photo
o [Camera] has been added as a feature.
* Settings
o [UMD™ Auto-Start] has been added as a feature under [System Settings].
* Other
o New for 3.02: A security patch has been added to address security vulnerabilities in the system software.


PSP® System Software Update 2.82 Back to top

* Security Update
o A security patch was added to address security vulnerabilities in the system software.


PSP® System Software Update 2.81 Back to top

* Security Update
o A security patch was added to address security vulnerabilities in the system software.


PSP® System Software Update 2.80 Back to top

* Network
o Enjoy video and still image content from RSS channels: download video and image content with the RSS Channel option under Network in the home menu.
o Register devices through a wireless LAN access point with the LocationFree™ Player option under Network in the home menu.
+ For more information on LocationFree™ Base Station products, visit http://www.sony.com/locationfree/ownerslounge/psp.
o The World Tour Soccer 06 game demo is available for download here: http://us.playstation.com/worldtoursoccer06demo
+ To download directly to a PSP® system, go to http://psp.us.playstation.com/wts06demo using the PSP® internet browser and go here for download instructions.
+ To download using a computer, go here for download instructions.
* Music
o Play AAC files with the .3gp file extension.
* Settings
o Automatic has been added as an option under Network Settings, Infrastructure Mode.
+ Select this option when using an access point that supports automatic setup. Follow the on-screen instructions to automatically complete the necessary settings.
+ For information on access points that support automatic setup, contact the access point manufacturer.
* Other
o Content stored in MUSIC, PICTURE and VIDEO folders on a Memory Stick Duo™ can now be played or displayed.


PSP® System Software Update 2.71 Back to top

* Network
o Using the PSP® system's [Internet Browser] feature, game demos can now be downloaded and saved on Memory Stick™ media.
+ The following demo is currently available for download:

LocoRoco™ demo

To download directly to a PSP® system, go to http://locorocodemo.com using your system's Internet browser. Click here to view download instructions.

To download using a PC, click here to view download instructions.
o Video can now be displayed correctly when an external tuner is selected in [LocationFree™ Player].
+ Affects LocationFree™ base station (a Sony product sold separately) model numbers LF-B1 (sold in North America/Taiwan/Korea) and LF-X11 (sold in North America). (Refer to the instruction manual for your LocationFree™ base station to locate the model number.)
+ The issue that has been addressed does not affect LocationFree™ base stations sold in Japan or Europe.
+ For additional information, contact SCEA Consumer Services at 1-800-345-7669.


PSP® System Software Update 2.70 Back to top

* Network
o Macromedia® Flash® content can now be displayed in [Internet Browser].
+ You must perform an activation procedure under [System Settings] to enable Flash® content to be displayed.
+ The system supports Macromedia® Flash® Player 6; however, some features are not supported.
o [Connection Settings] has been added as a setting under [Settings] in [Internet Browser] > [Tools].
o Audio content from [RSS Channel] can now be saved on Memory Stick Duo™ media.
o [Automatic] has been added as an option under [Rate] in the control panel of [LocationFree™ Player]. For details on the LocationFree™ Base Station, visit http://www.sony.com/locationfree/ownerslounge/psp.
* Music
o A new file extension has been added to playable AAC formats.
* Settings
o [Enable Flash® Player] has been added as a setting under [System Settings].
+ You must be connected to the Internet to activate this setting.
o [Enable Flash® Player] has been added as a setting under [System Settings].
o [RSS Channel Settings] has been added as a setting.
o [UMD™Video L/R Button] has been added as an option under [Video Settings].
* Other
o Certain conditions that have occurred when using Memory Stick PRO Duo™ with free (recordable) memory space of 2 GB or more are now solved.


PSP® System Software Update 2.60 Back to top

* Network
o [RSS Channel] has been added as a feature under [Network].
o [Volume Adjustment] has been added as an option in the [LocationFree Player] control panel.
o [Simplified Chinese (GB18030)]* and [Traditional Chinese (Big5)] have been added as options to [Encoding] under [View] in the [Internet Browser] menu bar.
* The option has some limitations. For details, see "About the Internet Browser's Chinese fonts".
o Copyright-protected video data provided by a content provider or other services can now be downloaded directly to a Memory Stick Duo™ using the [Internet Browser].
+ For details, contact the video content provider.
+ Note that some content providers may charge fees for obtaining or using copyright-protected video.
+ Downloadable copyright-protected video may not be available in all countries and regions.
* Music
o Music data in WMA (Windows Media® Audio) format can now be played under [Music]. (This applies to music saved on Memory Stick Duo™ media.)
+ WMA9 Professional, WMA9 Lossless and copyright-protected WMA files are not supported.
+ Note that you must activate the [Enable WMA Playback] setting to play music data in WMA format.
* Settings
o [Enable WMA Playback] has been added as a setting under [System Settings].
+ A connection to the Internet is required for the one-time activation of this setting. Note that no personal information is collected during the activation process. For details, refer to the user agreement that must be accepted as part of the activation process.


PSP® System Software Update 2.50 Back to top

* Network
o [LocationFree™ Player]* has been added as a feature under [Network].
o [Auto-Select] and [Unicode (UTF-8)] have been added as options to [Encoding] under [View] in the [Internet Browser] menu bar.
o Settings for [Text Size] and [Display Mode] in [Internet Browser] can now be saved.
o The input history of online forms accessed through [Internet Browser] can now be saved.

*Use of the LocationFree™ Player feature may not be supported in all countries and regions. Depending on where you live, the LocationFree™ Base Station may not be available for purchase or use. Certain models of the Base Station are not compatible with the PSP® system. For details, visit http://www.sony.com/locationfree/ownerslounge/psp
* Video
o Copyright-protected video can now be played under [Video]. (This applies to video saved on Memory Stick Duo™ media).
+ For details, contact the video content provider.
+ Note that fees may be charged to obtain or use copyright protected video.
+ Downloadable copyright-protected video may not be available in all countries and regions.
* Settings
o [Set via Internet] has been added as an option to [Date and Time] in [Date & Time Settings] under [Settings].
o [WPA-PSK (AES)] has been added as a security method under [Network Settings].
* Other
o Korean input mode has been added to the on-screen keyboard.


PSP® System Software Update 2.01 Back to top

* Settings
o A patch has been added to address a security vulnerability in the system software.


PSP® System Software Update 2.00 Back to top

* Network
o An Internet browser has been added.
* Video
o 4:3 Screen Mode has been added (for video saved on Memory Stick Duo™ media).
o Go To feature has been added (for UMD™VIDEO and UMD™MUSIC).
o A-B Repeat feature has been added (for UMD™VIDEO, UMD™MUSIC and video saved on Memory Stick Duo™ media).
o Audio options have been added (for video saved on Memory Stick Duo™ media).
o MP4 (AVC) has been added as a playable file format (for video saved on Memory Stick Duo™ media).
* Music
o The combination of SonicStage™ version 3.2 (or later) and PSP® system software 2.00 (or later) has made it possible for music files in ATRAC3 plus format to be transferred to a Memory Stick PRO Duo™
o MP4 (the audio codec for MP4 format audio files is MPEG-4 AAC) and WAV (Linear PCM) have been added as playable file formats (for music saved on Memory Stick Duo™ media).
* Photo
o Wallpaper feature has been added.
o Image transfer feature has been added.
o TIFF, GIF, PNG and BMP have been added as viewable file formats.
* Settings
o Korean has been added as a system language in [System Settings].
o [Character Set] has been added in [System Settings].
o [Theme Settings] has been added.
o [Internet Browser Start Control] has been added as a security mode in [Security Settings].
o WPA-PSK (TKIP) has been added as a security mode in [Network Settings].
o Web address shortcut feature has been added as an input mode for the on-screen keyboard.


PSP® System Software Update 1.52 Back to top

* Music
o UMD™MUSIC can now be played under [Music] in the home menu.
* Settings
o Security for the system software has been strengthened.


PSP® System Software Update 1.51 Back to top

* Settings
o A patch has been added to address a security vulnerability in the system software.

When I say, "die" I mean when the battery will no longer hold a charge for more than 10 seconds

I really like my PSP. I have an original model and have been thinking of upgrading to a PSP 3000 series. If I didn't already have a bunch of games on UMD, I might consider a PSP go, but only if I thought it was comfortable to hold. I haven't actually touched one yet, but the controls look like they're in an awkward spot.

oh lol well ive had my psp for 2 years and the battery works like its new

Batteries are like tyres on a car, they will eventually give out.




I would definitely say that a hand-held being comfortable to hold would be an important factor. After all, it's portable

its very comfortable to hold lol its very light weight

Could you imagine if LCD/TFT screens were not invented? A portable console with a CRT screen - lol

I took the plunge and bought a PSP 3000 (3003 to be precise) Took ages to get served until I managed to find someone... Not bad really, I got a video to play on it. But now I know it's probably better to buy DVD's Blu-Ray for a player. I got the Final Fantasy Dissidia pack, with GTA-Liberty City Stories for an extra £10.

At least the standard battery will be enough for travelling common distances. I'll have to uprate the battery at some point though

Good for you they are coming out with a new update very soon called PSP ROOM it like Playstation 3's Playstation Home.