GDC 07: Firmware gains inspirations from homebrew
by Andrew Yoon 
{ Mar 9th 2007 at 5:05PM }
Although the PSP hardware may not change anytime soon, the system will still continue to evolve through software. John Koller reminded us that PSP has the ability to continuously expand its functionality. "We have released 13 firmware updates since launch."I asked him about his stance on incorporating features from homebrew, and he admits that Sony actually watches what the scene does. "RSS is actually from homebrew," he admitted. Future firmware revisions may incorporate some of the additions that custom firmware users have been able to enjoy for months.
Unfortunately, full resolution AVC support doesn't seem to be on the table any time soon. Phil Harrison was actually surprised when I told him that the resolution was locked. John Koller, on the other hand, discussed how the perpetually-delayed PSP movie download service would be one way for fans to (eventually) watch full resolution videos on their handhelds.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
ZRX @ Mar 9th 2007 6:59PM
Just open up the full resolution and get on with it, Sony.............
DiRT @ Mar 10th 2007 12:12AM
I hope they can figure out how not to f**k up the movie download service. I wish Sony understood that movies on UMD was a great idea and it works well, but it has to be cheaper than a DVD if you can't watch it on TV or get all the features. The download service better be less than $7 a movie or it'll be another failure.
WHiteEyebrow @ Mar 10th 2007 12:14AM
I hoipe theyll allow devleopers to use 333 mghs.
Marco Cano Jr @ Mar 10th 2007 9:05AM
Aww snap, Andrew is movin' on up! He's already talking to the biggest names in Playstation.
I do hope you asked them about the PS1 downloads and why their are so many racing games and not enough RPGs, Platformers, etc.
"The download service better be less than $7 a movie or it'll be another failure" - DiRT
I would be very shocked if that was the case. The whole point of downloading Movies, Music, and Games is because its faster and cheaper.