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'''PlayStation Portable System Software''' is the official, updateable firmware for the [[PlayStation Portable]]. Updates add new functionality as well as security patches to prevent Homebrew (games) applications being run on the system. Updates can be obtained in four ways: | '''PlayStation Portable System Software''' is the official, updateable firmware for the [[PlayStation Portable]]. Updates add new functionality as well as security patches to prevent Homebrew (games) applications being run on the system. Updates can be obtained in four ways: | ||
* Direct download to the PSP over [[Wi-Fi]]. This can be performed by choosing "Settings", "[[Network Update]]" from the [[XMB]]. (with the exception of | * Direct download to the PSP over [[Wi-Fi]]. This can be performed by choosing "Settings", "[[Network Update]]" from the [[XMB]]. (with the exception of 3.96 and 5.05) | ||
* Download to a PC, then transfer to the PSP via a [[USB]] cable or [[Memory Stick]]. (with the exception of | * Download to a PC, then transfer to the PSP via a [[USB]] cable or [[Memory Stick]]. (with the exception of 3.96 and 5.05) | ||
* Included on the [[UMD]] of some games. These games may not run with earlier firmware than the version on their UMD. | * Included on the [[UMD]] of some games. These games may not run with earlier firmware than the version on their UMD. | ||
* Download from a PS3 to a PSP system via [[USB]] cable. (Japanese version only) (with the exception of | * Download from a PS3 to a PSP system via [[USB]] cable. (Japanese version only) (with the exception of 3.96 and 5.05) | ||
While system software updates can be used with consoles from any region, Sony recommends only downloading system software updates released for the region corresponding to the system's place of purchase. System software updates have added various features including a web browser, Adobe Flash Player support, additional codecs for images, audio, and video, PlayStation 3 connectivity, as well as patches against several [[Known Exploits and Vulnerabilities|security exploits]], [[Known Exploits and Vulnerabilities|vulnerabilities]], and execution of homebrew programs. If the power supply (Battery/AC) is disconnected while updating the [[Firmware|system software]], the console will be [[Brick|bricked]]. The system will have to be booted from a different source such as a [[Pandora|battery in service mode]] with which it can be restored. | While system software updates can be used with consoles from any region, Sony recommends only downloading system software updates released for the region corresponding to the system's place of purchase. System software updates have added various features including a web browser, Adobe Flash Player support, additional codecs for images, audio, and video, PlayStation 3 connectivity, as well as patches against several [[Known Exploits and Vulnerabilities|security exploits]], [[Known Exploits and Vulnerabilities|vulnerabilities]], and execution of homebrew programs. If the power supply (Battery/AC) is disconnected while updating the [[Firmware|system software]], the console will be [[Brick|bricked]]. The system will have to be booted from a different source such as a [[Pandora|battery in service mode]] with which it can be restored. | ||
The latest reported firmware version shipping pre-installed on new PSPs is | The latest reported firmware version shipping pre-installed on new PSPs is 5.50 (confirmed by a few people who bought a PSP-3000 Special Edition (Harry Potter Version). | ||
The current firmware version is 6.61 and was released on January 15, 2015. It is a minor update released more than three years after the release of the previous version 6.60 in 2011. | The current firmware version is 6.61 and was released on January 15, 2015. It is a minor update released more than three years after the release of the previous version 6.60 in 2011. | ||
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== Pre-release == | == Pre-release == | ||
===1.00 (1.0.0) "Bogus" Update=== | ===1.00 (1.0.0) "Bogus" Update=== | ||
'''November 4, 2004''' [ | '''November 4, 2004''' [https://playstationdev.wiki/pspdevwiki/index.php?title=1.00_Bogus_Firmware Main article] | ||
*Note this is the actual 1.00, release 1.00 is 1.03. | *Note this is the actual 1.00, release 1.00 is 1.03. | ||
===1.02 (1.0.2) Development Tool === | ===1.02 (1.0.2) Development Tool === | ||
'''November 16, 2004''' [ | '''November 16, 2004''' [https://playstationdev.wiki/pspdevwiki/index.php?title=1.02 Main article] | ||
*VSH is hidden, boots into balloon sample from the SDK. | *VSH is hidden, boots into balloon sample from the SDK. | ||
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===2.00=== | ===2.00=== | ||
'''September 1, 2005''' Download | '''September 1, 2005''' Download: [https://archive.org/download/psp_ofw_firmwares/PSP/200v1.PBP v1 [https://archive.org/download/psp_ofw_firmwares/PSP/200v2.PBP v2] | ||
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*Security update to patch [[Known Exploits and Vulnerabilities|TIFF exploit]]. | *Security update to patch [[Known Exploits and Vulnerabilities|TIFF exploit]]. | ||
===2.50=== | ===2.50=== | ||
'''October 13, 2005''' Download: [https://archive.org/download/psp_ofw_firmwares/PSP/250.PBP] | '''October 13, 2005''' Download: [https://archive.org/download/psp_ofw_firmwares/PSP/250.PBP] | ||
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===4.20=== | ===4.20=== | ||
'''October 14, 2008''' Download: [https://archive.org/download/psp_ofw_firmwares/PSP/420_03g.zip] ( | '''October 14, 2008''' Download: [https://archive.org/download/psp_ofw_firmwares/PSP/420_03g.zip] (zip file) Initial firmware for [[PSP-3000]] | ||
*[USB Auto-Connect] feature in [System Settings] under [Settings] | *[USB Auto-Connect] feature in [System Settings] under [Settings] | ||
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====4.21==== | ====4.21==== | ||
'''October 14, 2008''' Download: [https://archive.org/download/psp_ofw_firmwares/PSP/421.PSAR] (Only PSAR) Initial firmware for [[PSP-3000]] | '''October 14, 2008''' Download: [https://archive.org/download/psp_ofw_firmwares/PSP/421.PSAR] (Only PSAR) Initial firmware for [[PSP-3000]] | ||
*Patched a bug in libtiff. | *Patched a bug in libtiff. | ||
== 5.XX Kernel == | == 5.XX Kernel == | ||
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====5.05==== | ====5.05==== | ||
''' | '''February 19, 2009''' Download: [https://archive.org/download/psp_ofw_firmwares/PSP/505.PBP] (Comes on certain UMDs) | ||
*Compatibility update for Idolm@ster SP and a few other games. | *Compatibility update for Idolm@ster SP and a few other games. | ||
===5.50=== | ===5.50=== | ||
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=== 5.70 === | === 5.70 === | ||
''' | '''Unknown: Please edit if you know''' Download: [https://archive.org/download/psp_ofw_firmwares/PSP/570.PSAR] (Only PSAR) Initial firmware for PSP Go (TA-91/94) | ||
* | This edit was introduced since this firmware was listed at [https://playstationdev.wiki/pspdevwiki/index.php?title=Motherboards] but is not mentioned here. This firmware is hypothesized to be a initial firmware since it is the lowest possible firmware for both the documented PSP Go models and there is no EBOOT from either firmware archives: | ||
* | * [https://darthsternie.net/index.php/psp-firmwares/] (Only PSAR) | ||
* [https://archive.midnightchannel.net/SonyPS/Firmware/index.php?cat=PSP] (No file at all) | |||
Initial firmwares do not have EBOOTs downloadable from Sony either. | |||
== 6.XX Kernel == | == 6.XX Kernel == | ||
=== 6.00 === | === 6.00 === | ||
'''September 10, 2009''' [https://archive.org/download/psp_ofw_firmwares/PSP/600.PBP Download] | '''September 10, 2009''' [https://archive.org/download/psp_ofw_firmwares/PSP/600.PBP Download] | ||
* Games can now be grouped and displayed in folders based on their expire date under [Game]. | * Games can now be grouped and displayed in folders based on their expire date under [Game]. | ||
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=== 6.10 === | === 6.10 === | ||
'''September 30, 2009''' [https://archive.org/download/psp_ofw_firmwares/PSP/610.PBP Download] | '''September 30, 2009''' [https://archive.org/download/psp_ofw_firmwares/PSP/610.PBP Download] | ||
* Bluetooth Tethering for Internet Access. | * Bluetooth Tethering for Internet Access. | ||
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=== 6.20 === | === 6.20 === | ||
'''November 18, 2009''' [https://archive.org/download/psp_ofw_firmwares/PSP/620.PBP Download] | '''November 18, 2009''' [https://archive.org/download/psp_ofw_firmwares/PSP/620.PBP Download] | ||
* The 'Archer MaClean's Mercury Exploit' was patched. | * The 'Archer MaClean's Mercury Exploit' was patched. | ||
* Wireless LAN LED no longer flashes when online | * Wireless LAN LED no longer flashes when online | ||
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=== 6.30 === | === 6.30 === | ||
'''June 29, 2010''' [https://archive.org/download/psp_ofw_firmwares/PSP/630.PBP Download] | '''June 29, 2010''' [https://archive.org/download/psp_ofw_firmwares/PSP/630.PBP Download] | ||
* Games can now be sorted by their format (PSP, minis, PlayStation, PC Engine, and Neo Geo.) | * Games can now be sorted by their format (PSP, minis, PlayStation, PC Engine, and Neo Geo.) | ||
* PlayStation Plus compatibility. | * PlayStation Plus compatibility. | ||
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=== 6.31 === | === 6.31 === | ||
'''July 29, 2010''' [https://archive.org/download/psp_ofw_firmwares/PSP/631.PBP Download] | '''July 29, 2010''' [https://archive.org/download/psp_ofw_firmwares/PSP/631.PBP Download] | ||
* The system stability of certain titles has been improved | * The system stability of certain titles has been improved | ||
* Fixed a bug in Persona 3 Portable when games couldn't be played after the PSP was put in standby. | * Fixed a bug in Persona 3 Portable when games couldn't be played after the PSP was put in standby. | ||
=== 6.35 === | === 6.35 === | ||
'''November 24, 2010''' [https://archive.org/download/psp_ofw_firmwares/PSP/635.PBP Download] | '''November 24, 2010''' [https://archive.org/download/psp_ofw_firmwares/PSP/635.PBP Download] | ||
* The Hot Shots Golf Save Game Exploit was silently patched. | * The Hot Shots Golf Save Game Exploit was silently patched. | ||
* Prepares the PSP system for Qriocity, a cloud-based music service. | * Prepares the PSP system for Qriocity, a cloud-based music service. | ||
=== 6.36 === | === 6.36 === | ||
'''UMD Only First found on December 1, 2010''' [https://archive.org/download/psp_ofw_firmwares/PSP/636.PBP Download] | '''UMD Only First found on December 1, 2010''' [https://archive.org/download/psp_ofw_firmwares/PSP/636.PBP Download] | ||
* System software stability during use of some features has been improved. | * System software stability during use of some features has been improved. | ||
=== 6.37 === | === 6.37 === | ||
'''January 20, 2011''' [https://archive.org/download/psp_ofw_firmwares/PSP/637.PBP Download] | '''January 20, 2011''' [https://archive.org/download/psp_ofw_firmwares/PSP/637.PBP Download] | ||
* System software stability during use of some features has been improved. | * System software stability during use of some features has been improved. | ||
* The Everybody's Sukkiri #1 Save Game Exploit was patched. | * The Everybody's Sukkiri #1 Save Game Exploit was patched. | ||
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=== 6.38 === | === 6.38 === | ||
'''April 12, 2011''' [https://archive.org/download/psp_ofw_firmwares/PSP/638.PBP Download] | '''April 12, 2011''' [https://archive.org/download/psp_ofw_firmwares/PSP/638.PBP Download] | ||
* Allows access to the Qriocity service. | * Allows access to the Qriocity service. | ||
* System software stability during use of some features has been improved. | * System software stability during use of some features has been improved. | ||
=== 6.39 === | === 6.39 === | ||
'''May 24, 2011''' [https://archive.org/download/psp_ofw_firmwares/PSP/639.PBP Download] | '''May 24, 2011''' [https://archive.org/download/psp_ofw_firmwares/PSP/639.PBP Download] | ||
* Forces users to change their PlayStation Network password as a result of the PlayStation Network outage. | * Forces users to change their PlayStation Network password as a result of the PlayStation Network outage. | ||
* System software stability during use of some features has been improved. | * System software stability during use of some features has been improved. | ||
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=== 6.60 === | === 6.60 === | ||
'''August 10, 2011''' [https://archive.org/download/psp_ofw_firmwares/PSP/660.PBP Download] | '''August 10, 2011''' [https://archive.org/download/psp_ofw_firmwares/PSP/660.PBP Download] | ||
First "universal" firmware version for all PSP models; PSP-1000, PSP-2000, PSP-3000, PSP-N1000 and PSP-E1000 series | First "universal" firmware version for all PSP models; PSP-1000, PSP-2000, PSP-3000, PSP-N1000 and PSP-E1000 series | ||
* System software stability during use of some features has been improved. | * System software stability during use of some features has been improved. | ||
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=== 6.61 === | === 6.61 === | ||
'''January 15, 2015''' [https://archive.org/download/psp_ofw_firmwares/PSP/661.PBP Download] | '''January 15, 2015''' [https://archive.org/download/psp_ofw_firmwares/PSP/661.PBP Download] | ||
* System software stability during use of some features has been improved. | * System software stability during use of some features has been improved. | ||
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http://fj01.psp.update.playstation.org/update/jp/psp-updatelist.txt | http://fj01.psp.update.playstation.org/update/jp/psp-updatelist.txt | ||
#SystemSoftwareVersion=6.60; | #SystemSoftwareVersion=6.60; |