PSP firmware upgraded to 3.72

by Justin McElroy { Oct 30th 2007 at 12:12PM }

Big news! Hackers have cracked the brand new PSP fir-- No, wait, sorry. We got our posts out of order. What we meant to say is that Sony has just released the brand new PSP firmware: Version 3.72. If you're interested, you can get the fresh new firmware through the PSP's "Network Update" feature.

If you don't have a PS3 though, it may not be worth your time, as it seems like the only functionality it adds is expanded support for PlayStation Network titles. We'd bet there's some under-the-hood type stuff designed to thwart hackers once and for all hidden within though, if you're a glutton for futility.

Tags: firmware, hackers, modders, psp

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

FOXHOUND @ Oct 30th 2007 12:20PM

I'd rather Sony release an update that allows the PSPslim to work on standard TVs...

required @ Oct 30th 2007 2:44PM

Besides the tons of great UMD games that have been available for the PSP from the get go, I can play flash games for free from within its built-in web browser - see http://www.psponme.com/list_psp.asp?cat=Arcade for some examples. Also I can download great demos from places like http://demos.pspfanboy.com/ and videos, subscribe to RSS feeds and so on. The PSP even supports locationfree content. Plays MP3s (visualizers included), photos (slideshows sharing) etc. And with a steady stream of free firmware upgrades the systems feature set keeps evolving.

required @ Oct 30th 2007 2:45PM

required @ Oct 30th 2007 2:47PM

Crono (NDF - Knight of the Old School) @ Oct 30th 2007 3:57PM

Once was enough required.

And after reading it 3 times, I still don't see how your comment is relevant to FOXHOUND's.

pixelator @ Oct 31st 2007 10:46AM

Why is it that EVERY mention of the PSP news draws 1). sarcasm from JQ editors and 2). belligerent fanboyism from the Nintendo contingent?

Look folks, the PSP has indeed had good games almost from the get-go - its initial assortment was certainly better than the dismal library the DS had for its first 10 or so months. Nowadays with some really standout titles and high metascores, only the diehard haters are the ones saying there's 'no good games'.

You don't need to buy any extra hardware to do homebrew on PSP - or 'dodge draconian corporate firmwares' (if Sony didn't try to lock out piracy, what would that do to the developer scene?). Sorry PSP bashers, the DS homebrew scene doesn't measure up by comparison. Buy a new Slim and slap M33 on there. Bricked? Build Pandora's Battery with your old 'fat' PSP and you're good.

So. No good games? Refuted. Difficult/futile homebrew? Refuted. Metascores mean nothing? Refuted.

HOWEVER. All is not rosy in Sonyworld, of course. This is the company that wrote the book on locked-down APIs and drivers/utils that ought to be free. You have to BUY the video converter, the new Slim can't output 480i gameplay to SDTVs nor can it zoom/scale said gameplay output, UMD movies still cost too much on average and the US market is still lacking all the colors (red, blue, plus the other lighter colors that debute in Japan) as well as the GPS and camera.

Not to mention, Sony's attempts at marketing/advertising have to date been an embarrassment ('Dude, get your own' ads have huge cringe-factor). So Sony certainly sucks in many ways, but the PSP itself and its library do not - fanboy bashing be damned.

gregory mitchell @ Oct 30th 2007 12:22PM

If there ever came a time where the psp wasnt hackable(I betting never) It would no longer be worth having....just my $.02

Crono (NDF - Knight of the Old School) @ Oct 30th 2007 1:47PM

hey, don't hate the guy because he speaks the truth.

required @ Oct 30th 2007 2:22PM

try these http://www.psponme.com/list_psp.asp?cat=Arcade

Sesur @ Oct 30th 2007 6:16PM

I completely agree. I bought mine at launch and didn't touch it for almost 1.5 years. Ever since I hacked mine its always getting used.

xXFenixKnight13Xx @ Oct 30th 2007 12:22PM

Im very dissapointed with my PSP. Why did Sony make a handheld system that they are not going to make quality games for. My DS gets way more playtime. Its just slim pickens with it and no I dont watch UMD movies. Ill just be waiting on God of War I guess.

FOXHOUND @ Oct 30th 2007 12:48PM

Fenix --- Castlevania and Syphon Filter came out recently... not a fan of either?

I know I definitely want to get Silent Hill next week. :d

Noshino @ Oct 30th 2007 12:52PM

seriously, don't you get bored of bashing Sony? I mean, use your head at least now and then, focus on teh weak points, not on the strong points, the PSP has a far better library of games than the DS, so your point is stupid to say the least...not going to bother to even show those metacritics numbers to you since, well, you ll just won't even take them into consideration...

Psaakyrn @ Oct 30th 2007 12:53PM

I've no idea what you're talking about. Given that Sony has never been a core software developer, I wouldn't expect them to make software, but instead hardware with usable potential. And there ARE good games for the PSP. It's just that like the PSX/PS2, with sufficient quantity of games, there'll be generally more quality games for the DS. It also helps that there's a top software exclusive developer for the DS (namely, Nintendo).

mr nimblewick (SegaDF - Jogurt Ring) @ Oct 30th 2007 1:12PM

"I mean, use your head at least now and then, focus on teh weak points, not on the strong points, the PSP has a far better library of games than the DS, so your point is stupid to say the least..."

You have a problem with opinions, don't you?

JodyAnthony @ Oct 30th 2007 1:34PM

hey noshino, metacritic scored don't mean a thing. the DS has a ton of fantastic games. dont be calling someone a fanboy when you are being just as big a one yourself.

that being said, i love my psp and my ds. castlevania is kicking my ass though. it's hard to see the bats. Damn bats.

Noshino @ Oct 30th 2007 1:58PM

mr nimblewick,

there are 2 kind of opinions, the educated ones and the ignorant ones, I enjoy sharing opinions, so long as they are educated ones, but when someone says something just for the hell of it, then yes, I have a problem with that.

Jody,

Metacritics does mean something, its a database of scores/ratings, I know the DS has fantastic games (although, even though I have a DS, Im not interested in most of them), yet you have to admit that the PSP has the MORE quality games (more games that are 80+) and that DS has the BEST quality games (3 titles that are 90+)

and yes, fcking bats...

superberg @ Oct 30th 2007 2:41PM

There are, in fact, more than 2 types of opinions. You are confusing "opinion" with "facts and lies," something it seems a lot of people do.

By their very definition, opinions are personal and therefore infinite. When someone disagrees with you, it doesn't immediately mean they're wrong. And if you think it does, well...

Noshino @ Oct 30th 2007 2:56PM

mmmm....

"Im very dissapointed with my PSP"

It's an opinion, and I don't really care

"Why did Sony make a handheld system that they are not going to make quality games for."

It's an opinion once again, he believes that Sony has no quality games for his PSP

"My DS gets way more playtime. Its just slim pickens with it and no I dont watch UMD movies."

Opinion, and I don't care

"Ill just be waiting on God of War I guess."

Opinion once again.

As you can see, this is a blog, and unless what is said is based on a valid source, and its proven, everything stated stays as an opinion...

"A belief or conclusion held with confidence but not substantiated by positive knowledge or proof"

So yes, like I stated, there are educated opinions and ignorant ones (ones that would be based on nothing but just mere guess since there is no knowledge on the matter or something related to it, and/or no valid sources)

xXFenixKnight13Xx @ Oct 30th 2007 12:49PM

Hey yea I do like Syphon Filter, had no clue that was out thanks Ill ck it out and give it a shot.

Noshino @ Oct 30th 2007 12:53PM

you know that there are even TWO (2) Syphon Filter games out....seriously, where have you been all this time?

FOXHOUND @ Oct 30th 2007 1:00PM

Noshino --- Admittedly, I've always put SYPHON FILTER on backburner to my obvious fav' series; but the new PSP releases of 'Filter have been pretty good. I might have to go back and rent/play the other games.

For games like SMACKDOWN!vsRAW08, I hope they continue the trend of console-to-handheld connectivity (for the Wii/DS and PS3/PS2/PSP versions).

mr nimblewick (SegaDF - Jogurt Ring) @ Oct 30th 2007 1:03PM

I forget which firmware version my DS is on.

creid @ Oct 30th 2007 1:20PM

It's the one that doesn't support music, pictures, movies, web browsing, changing the backlight mid-game, returning to the system menu without a power-off, wallpapers, or custom themes. That one.

mr nimblewick (SegaDF - Jogurt Ring) @ Oct 30th 2007 1:30PM

"It's the one that doesn't support music, pictures, movies, web browsing, changing the backlight mid-game, returning to the system menu without a power-off, wallpapers, or custom themes. That one."

That sounds about right.

Durinthal @ Oct 30th 2007 3:14PM

Why would I want my GAME system to play music, pictures, movies, or browse the web? Why does it need wallpapers or themes of any kind, anyway? It's not like I'm going to be staring at the wallpaper while playing a game.

The other two I'll give you, though returning to the system menu without resetting is a really minor thing.

rv @ Oct 30th 2007 1:07PM

I haven't touched it in years. I said I would get a large mem stick and download games onto it, but I've never got around to it.

Crono (NDF - Knight of the Old School) @ Oct 30th 2007 1:51PM

Funny, because I can get all that stuff for the cost of a flashcart and memory stick. And I don't have to constantly dodge a draconian corporations attempt to curb my use of the hardware.

Noshino @ Oct 30th 2007 2:17PM

Pretty much every company wants to protect their products, Nintendo, Sony, Microsoft, Apple, etc,

Imagine what would happen if the products were to be bricked or damaged somehow? If they weren't to have policies against it, they would have to pay for all of those repairs, how many thousands (or millions) that would be?

and you that are on NDF should know better, Nintendo is the worse, hell, they even use this special security screws...

Blast Processing Megadrive @ Oct 30th 2007 2:22PM

Unless there's some significant features here, I'll be sticking with 3.71 M33-2 for the time being.

drinkdrink @ Oct 30th 2007 2:42PM

The release notes give a nice hint as to what's coming in PS3 2.00 firmware. With Remote Start, I've got something I don't have on my PC-based Media Center. I'll be able to store videos on the PS3, and turn it on only when I want to watch something.

Sean @ Oct 30th 2007 3:10PM

My firmware is still 1.50 and even though it's haxxed to bits, I still don't use it. Probably because I'm too lazy to do cool stuff with it.

DangerMouse @ Oct 30th 2007 3:53PM

The most that i use my psp for is the MP3 player.

Crono (NDF - Knight of the Old School) @ Oct 30th 2007 4:30PM

For me, the PSP was too damn big to be a decent MP3 player. The DS is a better size, but honestly still too big. The standard Ipod is the perfect size for music, but the screen is too damn small. If they made an iPod the same physical dimensions as the current standard, only made the whole face a touchscreen, that would be the perfect media player.

For all I know it already exists. I'm not current on the current iCulture.