US Firmware 2.0 Discussion (Now Online!) (For Real This Time!)

[Friedle]

About an hour an a half until Sony misses their second date for the US version of firmware 2.0.

Edit:
http://www.us.playstation.com/psp.aspx?id=softwareupdate

It'll be posted here when it's up.

Edit 2:
Changed thread title.

Edit 3:
Go get it!

[GizmoGC]

Another delay? Yikes. Oh well, I'll go back to playing SmashGP on my PSP....

[Friedle]

Well, they said the week of the 15th and that week ends in about 75 minutes. I hope they don't miss it. It's pissing me off. They could just say October for all I care. I just want a firm date.

[Technique]

Wow, I guess they missed the release date again..

[Friedle]

3:20 am PST and we're 2.0-less. Fucking-a.

[shadylane]

i hope they hack 2.0 soon

[redgopher]

This is truly bullshit.

[Scorch]

What's the point of the firmware update and why does everyone want it so bad? I'm just curious, i'm not up to speed on PSP related stuff.

[Friedle]

What's the point of the firmware update and why does everyone want it so bad? I'm just curious, i'm not up to speed on PSP related stuff.

My main want is WPA wireless encyption. I had to pull my network back to WEP. While, niether are the most secure for the dedicated intruder, WPA does offer stronger protection.

Also, there's a web browser, h.264 video support, and AAC audio support. I'm sure there's more, but that's all I'm interested in.

[bugg33]

What's the point of the firmware update and why does everyone want it so bad? I'm just curious, i'm not up to speed on PSP related stuff.

The main attraction to the new firmware 2.0 is the built in web browser and other enhancements such as custom wallpapers and enhanced video controls.

[Friedle]

I forgot about the wallpapers. :)

[Scorch]

The main attraction to the new firmware 2.0 is the built in web browser and other enhancements such as custom wallpapers and enhanced video controls.

Now I understand why everyone's waiting on it.. thanks. Yeah, definately want some encryption, I wonder how long it's going to take for DS fanboys to make PSP viruses or something.. oh man, that'd be a nightmare.

[GizmoGC]

Now I understand why everyone's waiting on it.. thanks. Yeah, definately want some encryption, I wonder how long it's going to take for DS fanboys to make PSP viruses or something.. oh man, that'd be a nightmare.

WTF? Scorch? Is that you? You're starting to sound like Quackzilla.

[Murcielago77]

3:20 am PST and we're 2.0-less. Fucking-a.

uh, it was only 12:20 when you posted that, just to let you know

[Deadpool]

that is whack

[Friedle]

uh, it was only 12:20 when you posted that, just to let you know

Whoops. I meant 3:20AM EST/ 12:20AM.

[sj41]

I downloaded the japenese version a couple weeks ago. I think they're going to be the same thing, and it hasn't hurt my PSP.

[crickett003]

WTF? Scorch? Is that you? You're starting to sound like Quackzilla.

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

[Friedle]

I downloaded the japenese version a couple weeks ago. I think they're going to be the same thing, and it hasn't hurt my PSP.

I know. But it voids your warrenty and I have no interest in doing that.

[Quackzilla]

I know. But it voids your warrenty and I have no interest in doing that.
No, it doesn't. They just can't give you phone or email tech support for the 2.0 firmware until the US 2.0 release.

It does not void any warranty, be it manufacturer or retailer.

[JDMxB]

I was excited about the US release on the 11th of this month...ever since the 12th, I really could care less after they screwed us the first time.

Japanese firmware on mine now, but I wish sony would at least give us a explanation/hard date...why they do this to paying customers is beyond me.

[Friedle]

It does not void any warranty, be it manufacturer or retailer.

Yes it does.

Call SCEA. It's unauthorized software.

[shadylane]

sooooo any new release date for the 2.0 firmware

[Friedle]

For those keeping track, it has officially now been bumped to the week of August 22.

http://boardsus.playstation.com/playstation/board/message?board.id=psp&message.id=806673

[Quackzilla]

www.playstation.co.jp

IT WORKS PERFECTLY ON AMERICAN PSP CONSOLES!

If you are anxiously awaiting the 2.0 update, and you don't install the Japanese version, you are an idiot.

[hoofrog]

The official word is that it will be release the week of August 22. That is from the forums on the Playstation site.

[mtxbass1]

http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=63702&highlight=firmware

Discussed in great length there.

[Friedle]

www.playstation.co.jp (http://www.playstation.co.jp)

IT WORKS PERFECTLY ON AMERICAN PSP CONSOLES!

If you are anxiously awaiting the 2.0 update, and you don't install the Japanese version, you are an idiot.

Yeah. I know it works.

But you're missing the point.

[Friedle]

http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=63702&highlight=firmware

Discussed in great length there.

...Did you just link to this thread?

[Derwood43]

I have the Japanese version on my PSP. Works like a charm.


The web browser is nice. They've added a LOT of hotkeys, so that makes it nice. Also, my friend and I were able to swap backgrounds in about 2 seconds, literally. You can also choose a permanent background color, instead of monthly rotation.

[CheapyD]

Firmware now online: http://stage-us.playstation.com/psp.aspx?id=SoftwareUpdate

thanks, digg.com (http://www.digg.com)

[Scorch]

http://www.cheapassgamer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=63702&highlight=firmware

Discussed in great length there.

:dunce: A "repost" linking to this very same thread.. interesting


Yeah, I merged the theads..
Love,
Cheapy

[Friedle]

Firmware now online: http://stage-us.playstation.com/psp.aspx?id=SoftwareUpdate

thanks, digg.com (http://www.digg.com)

Guess it pays to be a digg whore. :-P

Thanks for the update Cheapy.

[Kirin Lemon]

www.playstation.co.jp

IT WORKS PERFECTLY ON AMERICAN PSP CONSOLES!

If you are anxiously awaiting the 2.0 update, and you don't install the Japanese version, you are an idiot.
If you don't agree with every stupid thing this man says, you are an idiot. :roll:

[Friedle]

Cheapy, that link just downloads the 1.52 update.

The PSP site still says 1.52 too.
http://www.us.playstation.com/psp.aspx?id=SoftwareUpdate

[Quackzilla]

If you don't agree with every stupid thing this man says, you are an idiot. :roll:
Because it's perfectly logical not to install an update that is not from an American site even though it is the exact same update as the American one releasing a month later.

[guyver2077]

as much as i want the new browser..i just cant update...iim having way too much fun with homebrew etc

[Friedle]

Because it's perfectly logical not to install an update that is not from an American site even though it is the exact same update as the American one releasing a month later.

It voids you're warrenty. What's logical about that?

[CheapyD]

Cheapy, that link just downloads the 1.52 update.

The PSP site still says 1.52 too.
http://www.us.playstation.com/psp.aspx?id=SoftwareUpdate
Weird, it was there before, I saw it!

[BigSpoonyBard]

Weird, it was there before, I saw it!

Lies! All lies! I'll never believe in anything ever again!!!

[Friedle]

Weird, it was there before, I saw it!

You're not crazy, lol. There was a 2.0 page there and when I clicked on "Agree" to download it had the June date of 1.52. And then it downlaoded 1.52.

I'm thinking that they were just going over/stress-testing before the update went live since it wasn't on the PSP page anyway. It was on the staging sub-domain.

[XxFuRy2Xx]

Go to network update and get it.

[guyver2077]

nice to see its finally available...even though i cant justify the update

[CheapyD]

http://www.us.playstation.com/psp.aspx?id=SoftwareUpdate

Says 1.52

[XxFuRy2Xx]

http://www.us.playstation.com/psp.aspx?id=SoftwareUpdate

Says 1.52
Yeah, they haven't put it up for download off their site yet. You have to do it via the psp itself.

[BigSpoonyBard]

Yeah, they haven't put it up for download off their site yet. You have to do it via the psp itself.

Just in case anyone needs more confirmation, I just downloaded 2.0 via the PSP Network Update.

[JDMxB]

Strange--I just checked it via the PSP udate, and it says I have the latest version (which is Japanese 2.0)

I wonder if it just is reading it as 2.0 and not differentiating between japanese and US release.

I distinctly remember sony saying the US version would overwrite the japanese firmware...this is strange.

[BigSpoonyBard]

Strange--I just checked it via the PSP udate, and it says I have the latest version (which is Japanese 2.0)

I wonder if it just is reading it as 2.0 and not differentiating between japanese and US release.

I distinctly remember sony saying the US version would overwrite the japanese firmware...this is strange.

Guess it doesn't :lol:

[XxFuRy2Xx]

Unfortunately if you have the japanese version you can't overwrite it to the US version. You're pretty much shit out of luck.

[Ugamer_X]

About time.


First post from my PSP.

[JDMxB]

Unfortunately if you have the japanese version you can't overwrite it to the US version. You're pretty much shit out of luck.

We'll see about that.

Oh yea--they took out the background changer for the US version, and so far for the last 3 weeks the japanese update has been working absolutely flawlessly with everything i've thrown at it.

I guess I can wait till they get the update on the psp website and download the eboot, if not wait till the next update, no biggie.

[Ugamer_X]

We'll see about that.

Oh yea--they took out the background changer for the US version, and so far for the last 3 weeks the japanese update has been working absolutely flawlessly with everything i've thrown at it.

I guess I can wait till they get the update on the psp website and download the eboot, if not wait till the next update, no biggie.
The background changer is still there.

BTW, "just-fit" works great for browsing the forums.

[JDMxB]

So after a bit of searching around, I guess the only difference they made was to patch a security hole (or in our worlds a homebrew advance) that they found in the JPN version.

I thought we'd be getting something extra, but i guess not.

Oh well, now everyone that was waiting has it--yay.

[shadylane]

has it been hacked yet?

[praystation]

Because it's perfectly logical not to install an update that is not from an American site even though it is the exact same update as the American one releasing a month later.

they are not BYTE-by-BYTE identical

US 2.00 = 15.9 MB (16,732,033 bytes)

JP 2.00 = 15.9 MB (16,699,585 bytes)

[Technique]

ITS OUT!! www.pspupdates.com

[Quackzilla]

Unfortunately if you have the japanese version you can't overwrite it to the US version. You're pretty much shit out of luck.
How are we shit out of luck if they are exactly the same firmware?

As proof, check the md5 checksums. They are exactly the same:

JPN version 2.0: 50c7032754835b588319c1a6c652cdc0
NA version 2.0: 50c7032754835b588319c1a6c652cdc0

[BREVITY]

I am at work so I cant check but I hear that you cant update the JP 2.0 to the US 2.0. So if you have the JP version you got to wait to the next US update to upgrade. Anyone know if thats true?

[Quackzilla]

I am at work so I cant check but I hear that you cant update the JP 2.0 to the US 2.0. So if you have the JP version you got to wait to the next US update to upgrade. Anyone know if thats true?
They are exactly the same, EXACTLY!

Down to the last bit, they are EXACTLY the SAME!

They even have EXACTLY the SAME md5 checksums, check for yourself if you don't believe me but I garauntee you they BOTH equal 50c7032754835b588319c1a6c652cdc0.

But when you think about it, isn't having the same version number enough? It's not like the US version is 2.01 or something.

[edit] They do have one TINY difference, the legal info is worded differently. Is that such a big deal?

[Friedle]

Yay. Finally, WPA. That's all I wanted.

[BREVITY]

Na your right about features, but I was thinking about the JP version voiding warranties. This is not a big deal for me since I dont think anyone would check that if I took it back to like Walmart, and because I dont plan on taking mine back. But its something I was thinking about which is why I asked the Q.

[XxFuRy2Xx]

They are exactly the same, EXACTLY!

Down to the last bit, they are EXACTLY the SAME!

They even have EXACTLY the SAME md5 checksums, check for yourself if you don't believe me but I garauntee you they BOTH equal 50c7032754835b588319c1a6c652cdc0.

But when you think about it, isn't having the same version number enough? It's not like the US version is 2.01 or something.

[edit] They do have one TINY difference, the legal info is worded differently. Is that such a big deal?
Actually, they were talking about this over at the Sony forums and said they did an md5 checksum. Although they look the same they suspect that they must have done some bugfixes, they said "you can't really check the plumbing with the checksum". I'm sure they did do something to this version, or there wouldn't have been a delay. Also, as someone else previously stated they aren't exactly the same. Stop being such a douche.

[Quackzilla]

Actually, they were talking about this over at the Sony forums and said they did an md5 checksum. Although they look the same they suspect that they must have done some bugfixes, they said "you can't really check the plumbing with the checksum". I'm sure they did do something to this version, or there wouldn't have been a delay. Also, as someone else previously stated they aren't exactly the same. Stop being such a douche.
Rewording the legal agreement is a huge change. :roll:

I can't stand how some morons have convinced themselves that there is some sort of "secret" change or bugfix that Sony didn't report.

[XxFuRy2Xx]

http://gamepro.com/sony/psp/games/news/47914.shtml
"Though the Japanese and North American 2.0 updates are functionally the same, it is believed that the latter is more secure." Like I said before, stop being such a douche.

[Mr. Anderson]

I tried installing 2.0, but it says "The game could not be started. (80020148)". What am I supposed to do?

[XxFuRy2Xx]

I tried installing 2.0, but it says "The game could not be started. (80020148)". What am I supposed to do?
I had the same thing happen to me. Make sure the PSP is plugged in into the AC adaptor, and that the AC adaptor is plugged into the wall.

[JDMxB]

http://psp.ign.com/articles/644/644823p1.html

2.0 JPN firmware users rejoice--no problems at all with warranties.

Oh yea and fury--you ruffled a few feathers with people it seems when you went so far as saying "you are shit out of luck"...that came off like a bit of an arrogant thing to say--considering they are identical as far as what normal folks like us are going to use the PSP for.

"a number of US 2.0 users are reporting their PSPs freezing after exiting the internet browser and not being able to be shut off, we are currently working on fixing this problem. Also, many people are using "portals" for their psp, while online "portals" are just sites fited to the PSP offline portals are a danger to your NA 2.0 firmware PSP, JP 2.0 PSP have a different security so the "offline portals" work, for this reason many "offline portals" will not work on the NA 2.0 PSP. As for the ability to be upgrade from the JP 2.0 firmware to the NA 2.0 firmware we currently have no comment. We thank all of you for your time and your backing of Sony."

[XxFuRy2Xx]

http://psp.ign.com/articles/644/644823p1.html

2.0 JPN firmware users rejoice--no problems at all with warranties.

Oh yea and fury--you ruffled a few feathers with people it seems when you went so far as saying "you are shit out of luck"...that came off like a bit of an arrogant thing to say--considering they are identical as far as what normal folks like us are going to use the PSP for.

"a number of US 2.0 users are reporting their PSPs freezing after exiting the internet browser and not being able to be shut off, we are currently working on fixing this problem. Also, many people are using "portals" for their psp, while online "portals" are just sites fited to the PSP offline portals are a danger to your NA 2.0 firmware PSP, JP 2.0 PSP have a different security so the "offline portals" work, for this reason many "offline portals" will not work on the NA 2.0 PSP. As for the ability to be upgrade from the JP 2.0 firmware to the NA 2.0 firmware we currently have no comment. We thank all of you for your time and your backing of Sony."
First of all, how is saying "you are shit out of luck" arrogant? It's a common saying and I have never seen anyone (until now) regard it as arrogant. It is nothing more than me stating the truth, which is if you already have the japanese 2.0 and you want the NA 2.0, you're out of luck. I was in FL last year when all of those hurricanes hit us and one of the news anchors said a certain city was "SOL", which mean shit out of luck, I didn't see anyone get their "feathers ruffled" about that.

Secondly, where did you get that huge quote from? I didn't see that anywhere in the IGN article.

[Friedle]

For those that don't know, check out psp.us.playstation.com. It hasn't been officialy announced yet (at least not to my knowledge), but there are a Hot Shots and WipEout background for download.

Also, if you access it on your PC it redirects you, so make sure you do it on your PSP.

[JDMxB]

First of all, how is saying "you are shit out of luck" arrogant? It's a common saying and I have never seen anyone (until now) regard it as arrogant. It is nothing more than me stating the truth, which is if you already have the japanese 2.0 and you want the NA 2.0, you're out of luck. I was in FL last year when all of those hurricanes hit us and one of the news anchors said a certain city was "SOL", which mean shit out of luck, I didn't see anyone get their "feathers ruffled" about that.

Secondly, where did you get that huge quote from? I didn't see that anywhere in the IGN article.


The problem wasn't in the saying itself--it's in the context of how it was said. If that's over your head, fine whatever, I really don't care. Just trying to shed some light because you didn't seem to understand what all the fuss about. Just trying to give a probable answer.

Anyway, that quote was from the front page of pspcrazy.com

[XxFuRy2Xx]

Unfortunately if you have the japanese version you can't overwrite it to the US version. You're pretty much shit out of luck.

Sorry, but I have read this multiple times and I still don't see how it could be insulting in any manner. If you believe it's over my head, why don't you bother explaining how it could be insulting within the context, oh great master of the English language.

[JDMxB]

Like I said man, whatever--if you want to waste your time arguing over something on an internet message board, please be my guest.

I'm done, enjoy your NA 2.0.

[XxFuRy2Xx]

Like I said man, whatever--if you want to waste your time arguing over something on an internet message board, please be my guest.

I'm done, enjoy your NA 2.0.
I will. :)

[Spoon_si]

I been playing w/ my bro PSP 2/ JAPAN 2.0... It's a better movie player now than before...
Full screen porn... yay...

But the web browser sucks... slow & can't get many sites to load...