PSP Gets Major Version Update, But No Major New Features

Sony has announced that a brand-new piece of PSP firmware is en route, set with the 4.0 version number. With such a major version change, you’d assume that major changes are in store, right? Well, from what I can tell, the changes are not worthy of such a version change, but to each their own, I suppose.

What’s new is Google implementation, allowing you to search the web for things straight from the XMB. You know, instead of launching the browser first and heading to Google.com. Quite the time-savings there. Also new is the ability to speed up and slow down video playback when played off of a Memory Stick PRO Duo. Push up and down on the D-Pad to adjust the speed accordingly.

Seriously. That’s what’s new in this major version update.

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!

Source: Playstation Blog