Firmware v5.02 out soon

by Majed Athab { Nov 18th 2008 at 11:30PM }

Here's another minor update to look out for soon -- though unless you find yourself having problems, you probably can go without this one. Firmware v5.02 doesn't do much except the fact that it "improves system software stability during use of some features, including the PlayStation Store." According to the Director of PlayStation Network Operations, Eric Lempel, the new update will be "available shortly."

Tags: eric-lempel, firmware, ps-store

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

Kspraydad @ Nov 18th 2008 11:57PM

Reaction to Datel's Blue Tool already?

Miguel561 @ Nov 19th 2008 12:09AM

i was thinking that too, i mean, they released this the same day they find out how to hack (supposedly) the psp 3000

aj @ Nov 19th 2008 12:15AM

I'm just glad that the PSP has an "off" switch for the WiFi. I can see Sony trying to force updates on you, which would be very, very irritating.

(Obligatory "CFW != piracy" statement before someone gets all self-righteous on me.)

redmotman @ Nov 19th 2008 6:53AM

yes i will like it the do that

TM @ Nov 19th 2008 12:32AM

It is pointless to discuss that because there will always be CFW and piracy but CFW does not equal piracy in every case. At any rate, 5.02 seems rather underwhelming. A new music visualization effect or something would make it nicer

aj @ Nov 19th 2008 12:07PM

But didn't the 5.0 update include one new music visualization? Or was that 4.0?

TM @ Nov 19th 2008 12:15PM

the wave effect is different based on if you are using the redesigned xmb or not

BT @ Nov 19th 2008 2:34AM

Would be nice if they throw in a surprise like divx/xvid support in the update... highly doubt it though but I can keep on wishing.

LM2007 @ Nov 19th 2008 7:57AM

I want a worthy update, like Divx support! that's a good reason to update. But it seems psp updates are dying in a painful way.

My psp is working good, i don't need this kind of updates, i want the one that enhanced the system in some ways.

sturmdogg @ Nov 19th 2008 10:42AM

It would help make the CFW!=piracy if the ability to play unsigned ISOs would be taken out.

TM @ Nov 19th 2008 10:15AM

Sony needs to work on improving the PSN on psp. they have a store but they should add a friends list, a Home-like service specifically for psp, maybe a feature to allow users to play beta versions of psp games....something besides short boring updates like these. of course psp also needs more RAM and developers need more games.