Sony have released PSP Firmware 4.05. Don’t get excited its nothing special…. Just some new music player visual effects. Heres the huge changelog:

* New effects have been added to the visual player under [Music"].

I guess Divx support was and will always be just a rumor.

Sony have released PSP Firmware 4.01, this minor update includes the following:

• Display of search results under Internet Search has been improved for certain languages.
• Playback of video content under Video has been improved for certain file types.

Playback has been improved for certain file types? Does this mean DivX ?

Download Via network update or here -> PSP Firmware 4.01

PSP Firmware 4.00 has been released by Sony. This slighty lack lustre release features the new internet search feature via google and the ability to control the view speed of videos on the memory stick! Wow I hear you say…. Not much of a release for a x.00 step up in Firmware.

* [Internet Search"] has been added as a feature under [Network"].

* You can now change viewing speed during video playback by pressing the UP/DOWN buttons. Use this feature if you want to watch a video quickly, or if you want to slow down playback and listen to the dialogue carefully.

Download link via Sony -> PSP Firmware 4.00

Sony have posted on thier blog that PSP firmware 4.00 will be released soon. While there are some new features, nothing major has been added like the much wanted DivX support. Oh well I guess next release? Fingers crossed, come on Sony its what were after! Question is will M33 / Dark_AleX be releasing 4.00 M33? No word from DAX himself yet if he will commit to working on 4.00 M33 when it is released…

“I wanted to give you all a heads up that a new PSP system software update, v4.00, will be released soon, adding Google Internet search directly to the XMB (XrossMediaBar) interface.

This new upgrade replicates the Google Internet search experience, delivering the same search results that you’d get at www.google.com. And with a search history recall of 20 items, Web searches couldn’t be easier.

After you download and install the firmware on your PSP, click on the XMB’s Network icon and then the new Internet Search icon. Enter your keywords and then let Google’s algorithms do the work. You’ll need to be connected to the Internet via a wireless access point or Wi-Fi hotspot. Googling something on the go has never been more convenient on your PSP.

Another new feature delivered through the 4.00 update is the ability to change viewing speed during playback of videos stored on your Memory Stick PRO Duo, so you can speed through or slow down what you’re watching. To do this simply press the up or down directional buttons while playing a video. Enjoy!”

Sony have now released PSP Firmware 3.95. This update is available over the network update feature in your PSP’s XMB or download from this link here -> PSP Firmware 3.95

* While playing PSone games on your PSP, you can now customize how the buttons are assigned by going to [Controller Settings"] > [Assign Buttons"] and select [Custom"].
* You can now quit Remote Play and choose to turn off your PS3 or leave it on after quitting. This is useful if you are performing a download and want to quit Remote Play, but still want your download to continue on the PS3. Select [Quit and Turn Off the PS3 System"] or [Quit Without Turning Off the PS3 System"] from [Quit Remote Play"] when you press the HOME button on the PSP system.

Posted on the PLaystation blog is an entry about the next firmware. The updates seem almost as minor to me as 3.93 was. I’m expecting most people to not even bother to update.

So now you can:

• customize the controls when playing PSOne games
• quit Remote play then choose whether or not to leave the PS3 powered on.

Though the changes are minor, I do think it’s cool that we know the developers at Sony are taking user’s feedback, these changes don’t affect me one bit, but I’m pretty sure some users out there wanted this.

Source: Playstation Blog

Official PSP Firmware version 3.93 is now out over the network update feature. Its just a minor update, offering expanded support for playstation network titles and the addition of 20 news internet radio players. Hopefully we will see version 4.00 with Divx playback support. Thats what we want Sony! Then Dark Alex can work his magic and give us Custom firmware 4.00 M33

PSP Firmware 3.90 is now available over network update. This release includes the much awaited PSP Skype, allowing users to make free PSP to PSP calls. Were not sure at this stage if PSP Skype is supported on non Japanese PSP Systems. This could just be for the Japanese regio. If you have PSP Skype working on your PSP why not let us know with a comment?

Below is a list of services that you can use upon installing PSP Firmware 3.90 on your Slim & Lite:

* Outgoing calls between Skype ID (Skype ID) (free)
* General and the outgoing phone calls (dialer, SkypeOut ™) (paid)
* General mobile phones in the phone (Phone receiving, SkypeIn ™) (paid)
* Voice mail exchanges (some paid)

Besides some online dough, you’ll also have to abide by certain conditions to use Skype. The list of requirements, again verbatim:

* PSP ® console (PSP-2000 series)
* Memory Stick Duo ™ (capacity needs at least 1MB)
* Wireless Internet access environment
* PSP ® Skype to respond to the voice input and output devices
* Earphones attached remote control (PSP S140 G-G-270) + headset (PSP).
* 1 headset connected to the remote system to connect to the PSP.

Source QJ.net

Sony has rolled out their latest PSP firmware - version 3.80.
We’ve already heard of this one and have learnt of the many new feratures. Here’s a changelog:

Network:

[Internet Radio"] has been added. You can now play programs (audio content) distributed by Internet radio stations.

You can now import OPML files under [RSS Channel"].

You can now view photos displayed on a PSP system that is connected to the Internet under [RSS Channel"].

Video:

You can now preview each scene under [Scene Search"].

Music:

The number of visual player types that can be used has been increased.

Japan’s PlayStation website has posted an article planning the release of the new 3.80 firmware. For the first time, Sony tells us when to expect the update - 18th December.

There are numerous changes causing a jump from .7x to .8x. The changelog is in Japanese so we’re not going to post it, but if you’re willing to have a go at translating it, check the source link.

Source: PlayStation.com (Japan)
Source (view with online translator): Google translated version