New firmware readies PSP for VidZone content
A minor firmware update for PSP arrived this morning. This brings the portable handheld up to firmware version 5.51. The EU PlayStation blog notes this new update "improves PSP System software stability during use of some features," though doesn't provide any further details. We here at Joystiq hypothesize this quick little fix is readying PSP for the VidZone service which just launched today.
The firmware is roughly 27MB, which is a file size close to the VidZone update on PS3 (23MB). For those unfamiliar with VidZone, it's a service that gives PSP and PS3 users free access to music videos via PSN. It's currently only available in specific European countries, so don't go rushing out to download all at once.
The firmware is roughly 27MB, which is a file size close to the VidZone update on PS3 (23MB). For those unfamiliar with VidZone, it's a service that gives PSP and PS3 users free access to music videos via PSN. It's currently only available in specific European countries, so don't go rushing out to download all at once.






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DeathroW @ Jun 11th 2009 5:39PM
I kept trying to use vidzone with my PSP through remote play but it just kept freezing on me.. you know.. doing the same thing that happens when you start up a game that isn't supported through remote play..
nitelife @ Jun 11th 2009 5:45PM
Vidzone seems like a pretty cool service. Wish that North America was getting some love.
Espiox @ Jun 11th 2009 6:08PM
Sorry, but the PSP updates are always around that size; you download the entire firmware with each update, not just the new files. It means nothing.
Marztype @ Jun 11th 2009 6:07PM
I don't think PSP firmware size has anything to do with it since it has to contain the update add-ons for all past updates.
Lambrick @ Jun 11th 2009 6:08PM
the psp update was also mentioned on the US PSblog. i don't think it would be solely for vidzone support if it was mentioned on the US PSblog, especially since we're not getting it.
Roto13 @ Jun 11th 2009 6:45PM
"Specific" European countries? My Austrian PSN account fails me yet again! *kicks to the curb*
Not that I could use it in Canada anyway. :P
Game_playa @ Jun 11th 2009 7:14PM
Waiting for Dark Alex.
Can someone post a link in my reply when it arrives?
Angel Mass @ Jun 12th 2009 12:55AM
Downloading it right now...
Angel Mass @ Jun 12th 2009 12:57AM
Installing...
Angel Mass @ Jun 12th 2009 1:01AM
Boom Chaka Laka Cahn!
Laurens Holst @ Jun 12th 2009 9:40AM
Wow Joystiq, that’s a whole lot of speculation. Got anything better to back it up than say, file size? Because that sounds kinda rediculous.
jondastunna84 @ Jun 12th 2009 12:36PM
the psp has so much stuff that i could really careless for last and least meaningful update that i gave my psp was access to the ps store one