Sony has updated the PSP firmware to 3.30. This update will now enable the PlayStation Portable to play DVD quality videos. In addition, more games are playable on the PS Network.
The PSP version 3.30 update includes the following:
- Game: Support for PLAYSTATION Network titles has been expanded.
Network: Support for thumbnail images of items has been added under [RSS Channel].
Video: Support for thumbnail images of videos that are stored in the “VIDEO” folder of Memory Stick Duo™ media has been added. The following types of files can now be played in the “VIDEO” folder.
MPEG-4/H.264 AVC Main Profile (AVC CABAC) video files of the following sizes: 720 X 480, 352 X 480, or 480 X 272
Settings: [Use Wireless Hotspot] has been added as a feature under [Network Settings].
It is a good thing that they have solved the video playback issue. However, Sony have stated that depending on the data type, some video files cannot be played on the PSP.