Sony PSP: Firmware Update Turns Slim PSP's Into Portable DVR's

Once again all the cool stuff hits Japan before it jumps the pond. December 18 a big Sony PSP firmware update, version 3.8, is being released allowing the new slim PSP's to record 1 seg digital broadcasts. While it is definitely cool to see such an ultimate portable DVR, recording is only possible in Sleep mode, so you can't record while using the internet or during gameplay. But recording during Sleep mode will definitely be less of drain to battery life, very possibly the reason for that decision on the part of Sony. Other new features coming with the firmware update include expanded RSS capabilities, an internet radio station, video search by scene, and access to a series of demos and wallpapers via PSP WiFi spots.

Via Kotaku

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Posted by Justin Davey at December 13, 2007 4:37 AM