PSP gains DVR and internet radio functionality in firmware 3.80

by Andrew Yoon { Dec 12th 2007 at 9:45AM }

On December 18th, PSP firmware 3.80 will be released in Japan with two new highly desirable features. First is digital video recording capabilities, made possible with the new Japan-only 1seg peripheral. With firmware 3.80, it will be possible to record television shows from the 1seg peripheral directly onto the Memory Stick for later viewing.

Internet radio will also be added in the next firmware upgrade. Exactly how the service will work is unclear at this time. [Update: Images have surfaced on Watch Impress' website.]

DVR is a huge feature that unfortunately isn't possible outside of Japan unless appropriate peripherals are released globally. However, internet radio is hopefully something all PSP users around the world will be able to take advantage of. Once again, PSP is expanding its capabilities, becoming more features-packed than anyone could've predicted.

[Via I4U]

Tags: 1seg, 3.80, dvr, radio

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

steve sway @ Dec 12th 2007 10:03AM

great stuff SONY but can you come out with Skype for the PSP and PS3 already. Sheesh.

Hashbrown_Hunter @ Dec 12th 2007 4:51PM

lol

that's not gonna happen for a loooooooooooong time.

GoBob @ Dec 12th 2007 10:37AM

Are any of these firmware updates ever going to give those who live outside of Japan anything cool? Whenever a new firmware comes out, it seems that Japan gets more cool features to use with their Japan only peripherals, while we get next to nothing. If we get internet radio and it work with Pandora, I will be amazed. Otherwise, this firmware update will likely be useless to the non-Japanese...

XenoPhage @ Dec 12th 2007 10:56AM

From what I understand, Japan has a very different internet infrastructure, allowing them roaming access all over the place. Apparently in-home Internet access (wired) is rare, while wireless is the norm.

It seems the opposite is true in the US, meaning that many of the Japanese peripherals don't sell well here.. It's unfortunate, but the almighty dollar controls all...

Rooster @ Dec 12th 2007 10:59AM

I'd love it if they had online XM listening capabilities! Doubt it but that'd be nice!

mullins @ Dec 12th 2007 11:39AM

I would love them to add divx support to the PSP as well as PS3. Its the only feature I feel like I'm lacking.

gumby @ Dec 12th 2007 11:46AM

I wish the US would get more cool features for the psp. I'm pretty happy with it but don't get remote play, it seems laggy and apparently you cant copy things from the ps3 to the psp using remote play. Sadly I dropped my psp monday and it no longer works, and this had to happen at christmas when I cant afford a new one and am in dire need of it to survive the holidays with my sanity! Always seems that is the way things go doesnt it?

drdre74 @ Dec 12th 2007 11:51AM

3.80 M33 please!

GoBob @ Dec 12th 2007 11:54AM

Honestly, 3.80 doesn't seem to have anything good enough to warrant a CFW version. Of course, if the 3.80 OFW for the non-Japanese has useful features, then it might.

Kia @ Dec 12th 2007 11:51AM

I still think they should add more PDA-like features to the PSP. Calendar (with the ability to set appointments/alerts), contacts, etc. Not all video game lovers are kids. Some of us are working professionals who carry their PSP in their purse. :)

John the Snake Man @ Dec 12th 2007 12:17PM

I’m with you on that Kia, I would be nice to have some kind of Organizer

Iain @ Dec 12th 2007 11:57AM

this may be a stupid question but will the radio work on the old psp's as well?

Bryant @ Dec 12th 2007 12:27PM

Yes, it should.

Brello @ Dec 12th 2007 12:29PM

Stuff I can't use! Sweet! Hard to get excited over features we will never see. Sure there's internet radio, but that's just silly.

B1gC72 @ Dec 12th 2007 12:40PM

i wish we could get that DVB stuff over here because a PSP DVR in my pocket would rule all. why cant they make something to pick up the digital over air broadcast that are rolling out over here now though? its not a great selection of channels but i would buy it. high def football on the go? sign me up.

the internet radio will be great too since it's something i have recently realized i love (iTunes at work). wonder how long it will take for us to get the radio thing over here then.

and i cant wait for PS3 to follow suit on the DVR dealy either. that would certainly complete my home theater setup as i really want a DVR.

maverick_saturn_626 @ Dec 12th 2007 5:43PM

Its about time we got a radio, even mobiles have them, why doesn't PSP.

WHY THE HELL CAN'T I LISTEN TO MUSIC WHILE SURFING THE WEB? Whats the point in listening to music while looking at pics? How often do I do that????

Tim Parsons @ Dec 12th 2007 1:04PM

Dec 18 in Japan ,. what about in North Amercia?

Begging for the Pirated version already,.? what you high and mighty CFW's didn't add this yet??,. and here i thought CFW was the way to go unlocking the PSP "TRUE" Potential,. what a crock. Pirates in all of history have been known for what they STEAL from others

GoBob @ Dec 12th 2007 1:16PM

Wow, you don't even try to veil the fact that you're trolling anymore.

James @ Dec 12th 2007 8:46PM

Actually, there's a very real chance that the Japanese OFW 3.80 will have components that work in CFW 3.71, meaning we "pirates" will have "unlocked the REAL potential" of our PSPs before you do.

NB: not all of us run CFW to pirate retail PSP games -- sometimes we just want features Sony didn't bother to put in, like additional audio/video format support or wireless file transfers or a decent web browser.