Posted Jun 16, 2008 at 11:31AM by Isaac C.
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We don't have a specific date for it yet, but according to Eric Lempel, Director of PlayStation Network Operations, the PSP's official firmware 4.00 update "will be released soon." How soon? We can only hope. What can we expect from FW 4.00? According to Lempel, the upgrade will have a new Google Internet Search feature, accessible straight from the XMB. It uses Google's algorithms so it will return the exact same results as www.google.com. The feature returns a search history recall of 20 items. Of course, you'll need to be connected to the Internet via a wireless access point or Wi-Fi hotspot before you can actually Google something. Another feature inlcuded in Firmware 4.00 is the ability to speed up or slow down the playback speed of videos stored on the unit's Memory Stick. All you need to do for this is to press up or down while playing the video. |
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[Via PlayStation Blog]
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by animebuster - 2008-06-16 |
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» rumors
so are the rumors not true?
so are the rumors not true?
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by Bob Joe - 2008-06-16 |
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» wow
this is gonna save the psp!?
this is gonna save the psp!?
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Re: Binary - 2008-06-16 |
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» no
the slims :| not the fat.
the slims :| not the fat.
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Re: UltimaArmorX - 2008-06-17 |
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» I don't care. I want good PSP games.
NOT XMB crapware. The xmb is complete, it needs nigh on nothing. Web browser? Er, sorry, but I have a laptop! Join the future. Cut the crap.
NOT XMB crapware. The xmb is complete, it needs nigh on nothing. Web browser? Er, sorry, but I have a laptop! Join the future. Cut the crap.
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by luismjr2 - 2008-06-16 |
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» DaX
now lets see what Dax thinks about this one, i hope he finds the way to make it a CFW!!
now lets see what Dax thinks about this one, i hope he finds the way to make it a CFW!!
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by Boots_Megamix - 2008-06-16 |
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» wow....
A google search feature is supposed to be a selling point? Whoopdy freakin doo, the browser's right there and google takes 2 seconds to load.
Sony, you never cease to disappoint.
A google search feature is supposed to be a selling point? Whoopdy freakin doo, the browser's right there and google takes 2 seconds to load.
Sony, you never cease to disappoint.
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Re: majorbb100 - 2008-06-16 |
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» haha
haha i agree the google feature is pointless, and we can alreadly put videos in slowmo. this is homo.
haha i agree the google feature is pointless, and we can alreadly put videos in slowmo. this is homo.
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Re: Foolmonkey - 2008-06-16 |
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» wwwoooowwwwwww
you're just the best rhymer on earth aren't you? idiot
you're just the best rhymer on earth aren't you? idiot
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Re: StingBlah - 2008-06-17 |
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» lol
that was a pretty funny rhyme...lol
foolmonkey is homo as well!
that was a pretty funny rhyme...lol
foolmonkey is homo as well!
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Re: Foolmonkey - 2008-06-17 |
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» ur both homos
it wasn't funny, it was retarded and so are both of you for thinking it was anything but retarded. get a real sense of humor homos
it wasn't funny, it was retarded and so are both of you for thinking it was anything but retarded. get a real sense of humor homos
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Re: 73N5H1 - 2008-06-17 |
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» .
nope... it was definitely funny
nope... it was definitely funny
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Re: Dragoon - 2008-06-18 |
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» funny?
Hey, guys, don't reply showing your ire.
Go die in a fire.
Hey, guys, don't reply showing your ire.
Go die in a fire.
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by Kr3wsk8r231 - 2008-06-16 |
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» /////////////////
acually ill like it and they may not want to tell us all of it
maybe a surprise will be there
acually ill like it and they may not want to tell us all of it
maybe a surprise will be there
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Re: majorbb100 - 2008-06-17 |
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» .
agreed this probably isnt everything.
agreed this probably isnt everything.
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by ForteZeroExcell - 2008-06-16 |
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» DAX
SDoes this mean 4.00 m33 is gonna come out?
SDoes this mean 4.00 m33 is gonna come out?
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by mistr305 - 2008-06-16 |
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» Well... This is totally [STRIKETHRU]AWESOME[/STRIKETHRU] Not worth 4.0
If that is all PSP FW 4.0 has then...
Sony simply cant stand up to customers expectations :(
If that is all PSP FW 4.0 has then...
Sony simply cant stand up to customers expectations :(
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by NDWolfwood - 2008-06-16 |
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» wow
congratulations sony, you've just reached a new level in stupidity.
level 1) stupid (started here)
level 2)dumbass
level 3)STUPID DUMBASS RETARDS!!! (your now here ^_^)
enjoy your newly achieved rank you stupid dumbass retards!
Don't worry, i bet theres still a maximum of 2 ppl in the world that like you ^_^
Congratz!!
congratulations sony, you've just reached a new level in stupidity.
level 1) stupid (started here)
level 2)dumbass
level 3)STUPID DUMBASS RETARDS!!! (your now here ^_^)
enjoy your newly achieved rank you stupid dumbass retards!
Don't worry, i bet theres still a maximum of 2 ppl in the world that like you ^_^
Congratz!!
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by OverlordXenu - 2008-06-16 |
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» .
Is that all? Sony sure fails here.
Is that all? Sony sure fails here.
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by automatthis - 2008-06-16 |
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» i hope there is more
i just want divx, better playlist support and browse photo's in tiles.
i just want divx, better playlist support and browse photo's in tiles.
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by PspSquad - 2008-06-16 |
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» Huh..
1. Why would we need Google Search. Go to the internet browser for it!
2. Ok... speed up videos. Get CFW. Get PSPTube. I know that it doesn't really do it well but, it works!
3. Version 2.00 was BOMB! Version 3.00 was HOT! Version 4.00 is B0rInG!
4. Another useless CFW. ( Not alot of new features like 3.90 M33 to 3.95 GEN )
*prove me wrong if I'm wrong!*
1. Why would we need Google Search. Go to the internet browser for it!
2. Ok... speed up videos. Get CFW. Get PSPTube. I know that it doesn't really do it well but, it works!
3. Version 2.00 was BOMB! Version 3.00 was HOT! Version 4.00 is B0rInG!
4. Another useless CFW. ( Not alot of new features like 3.90 M33 to 3.95 GEN )
*prove me wrong if I'm wrong!*
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Re: zoogr2 - 2008-06-16 |
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» Read the whole article
Dude it isn't CFW it's an ORIGINAL Firmware, but i guess you placed that there so people will start arguing with you
Dude it isn't CFW it's an ORIGINAL Firmware, but i guess you placed that there so people will start arguing with you
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Re: shorty421 - 2008-06-18 |
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» @zoogr2
I think he meant that it would be useless IF it was made into a CFW. And I agree, They added no real functionality into this. Speculation is now over.
I think he meant that it would be useless IF it was made into a CFW. And I agree, They added no real functionality into this. Speculation is now over.
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by Achooist - 2008-06-16 |
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» ?
Cool update, but that's not really that good.
Usually the X.0s should be bigger updates....
Oh well. =
Cool update, but that's not really that good.
Usually the X.0s should be bigger updates....
Oh well. =
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by Mister Common Sense - 2008-06-16 |
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» .
It's like sony is taking in advertising money from companies and putting their products in the firmware. First Skype, now Google search?
I'll probably never update my PSP again with this crap.
It's like sony is taking in advertising money from companies and putting their products in the firmware. First Skype, now Google search?
I'll probably never update my PSP again with this crap.
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by Rossco - 2008-06-16 |
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» QJ posters
Damn you guys are always quick to bite back. The firmware isn't even released yet and you guys are screaming and arguing.
At least wait till the firmware comes out, you've tried it for yourself and Dark-AleX tells us if/what he'll will do about it. THEN you can start arguing...
Damn you guys are always quick to bite back. The firmware isn't even released yet and you guys are screaming and arguing.
At least wait till the firmware comes out, you've tried it for yourself and Dark-AleX tells us if/what he'll will do about it. THEN you can start arguing...
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Re: Achooist - 2008-06-16 |
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» Disagree
Not only
Not only
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Re: vicious - 2008-06-21 |
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» dudE
there is more doubt in your mind than a positive. if sony doenst come out with a revolutionizing FW, youll be complaining too. be a customer, not a slave
there is more doubt in your mind than a positive. if sony doenst come out with a revolutionizing FW, youll be complaining too. be a customer, not a slave
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by Metal Jody - 2008-06-16 |
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» Ahhh
screw google searches from the xmb. we already can get that in the Browser. duh.
what Sony should be adding is a 'tempo' adjuster for music playback. replace google searches to youtube searches. i know we have psptube, but having an official one would promise lesser bugs. C'mon Sony!! >_>
screw google searches from the xmb. we already can get that in the Browser. duh.
what Sony should be adding is a 'tempo' adjuster for music playback. replace google searches to youtube searches. i know we have psptube, but having an official one would promise lesser bugs. C'mon Sony!! >_>
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Re: majorbb100 - 2008-06-17 |
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» YESSSS
My idea too. We need an official youtube browser in the xmb, that would be simply awesome. cause PSPTube has a ***** load of bugs.
My idea too. We need an official youtube browser in the xmb, that would be simply awesome. cause PSPTube has a ***** load of bugs.
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by kal_bozo - 2008-06-16 |
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» wow
Ive heard more about the firmware. Ive heard that it will increase ram for the phat by removing or changing certain files in the flash. I also heard that there would be another visuallizer, an update to increase the amount of known wireless security codes, and a slightly fast web browser.
Ive heard more about the firmware. Ive heard that it will increase ram for the phat by removing or changing certain files in the flash. I also heard that there would be another visuallizer, an update to increase the amount of known wireless security codes, and a slightly fast web browser.
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Re: kal_bozo - 2008-06-16 |
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» *****
Sorry wat i meant was A slightly faster* web browser
Sorry wat i meant was A slightly faster* web browser
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Re: Foolmonkey - 2008-06-16 |
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» ok....
what you hear isn't what you get when it comes to firmwares. what the article says is all that has been officially stated it will have. but it better have more than that or its retarded.
what you hear isn't what you get when it comes to firmwares. what the article says is all that has been officially stated it will have. but it better have more than that or its retarded.
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by Ozvaldo - 2008-06-16 |
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» (Sarcastically) OMG No F***ing way
google search come one sony thats lame.
It would be a good Idea to make some kind of youtube program I bet many people would buy a psp just to watch youtube. I know this one on CFW but i'm pretty sure sony would make a better one. DivX would be awsome I hate converting.
google search come one sony thats lame.
It would be a good Idea to make some kind of youtube program I bet many people would buy a psp just to watch youtube. I know this one on CFW but i'm pretty sure sony would make a better one. DivX would be awsome I hate converting.
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by pspgamerau - 2008-06-16 |
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» Glad
Makes me feel glad that CFW is still the order of the day. I don't feel guilty one iota for downloading and installing CFW to get the most out of my PSP because the official releases just cripple the technology in order to squeeze a few extra dollars out of the consumer.
***** you Sony. Long live Dax.
Makes me feel glad that CFW is still the order of the day. I don't feel guilty one iota for downloading and installing CFW to get the most out of my PSP because the official releases just cripple the technology in order to squeeze a few extra dollars out of the consumer.
***** you Sony. Long live Dax.
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by Justingraziano - 2008-06-16 |
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» Actually...
A Google search box would be nice if it were located right next to the address bar (like it is in Safari and IE 7) so that way when you click on it you can enter a search term and be taken directly to Google.
A Google search box would be nice if it were located right next to the address bar (like it is in Safari and IE 7) so that way when you click on it you can enter a search term and be taken directly to Google.
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Re: Dayo6 - 2008-06-16 |
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» RE:
Yeah... but ppl get all hyped up about the X.00, and this is a huge disappointment.
Yeah... but ppl get all hyped up about the X.00, and this is a huge disappointment.
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Re: Justingraziano - 2008-06-16 |
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» RE:
Well, I'm sure it will have something else useful. All X.00 firmwares came with at least one really good thing (2.0 came with a web browser, 3.0 came with a PS1 emulator, maybe 4.0 will come with a bunch of cool apps like a calendar and stuff).
Well, I'm sure it will have something else useful. All X.00 firmwares came with at least one really good thing (2.0 came with a web browser, 3.0 came with a PS1 emulator, maybe 4.0 will come with a bunch of cool apps like a calendar and stuff).
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by Binary - 2008-06-16 |
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» blah
I going to sell my psp. ***** this. eh
I going to sell my psp. ***** this. eh
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Re: Foolmonkey - 2008-06-16 |
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» idiot
why would you do a retarded thing like that? you actually care that much about an ofw update?
why would you do a retarded thing like that? you actually care that much about an ofw update?
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Re: ultimax - 2008-06-16 |
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» No
But if this is Sonys idea of the "Next Big FW" then the psp's pretty much dead.
But if this is Sonys idea of the "Next Big FW" then the psp's pretty much dead.
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Re: Foolmonkey - 2008-06-16 |
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» dude
sony never said it was going to be the "next big fw" so don't blame sony. it was all hyped up by everyone when in reality, we knew nothing. and they don't even have to give us updates so quit complaining. no matter what its still the best handheld gaming device ever made. quit your whining
sony never said it was going to be the "next big fw" so don't blame sony. it was all hyped up by everyone when in reality, we knew nothing. and they don't even have to give us updates so quit complaining. no matter what its still the best handheld gaming device ever made. quit your whining
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Re: UltimaArmorX - 2008-06-17 |
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» @ultimax
log off please, don't log on again. thanks.
log off please, don't log on again. thanks.
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Re: vicious - 2008-06-21 |
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» foolmonkey has a brain disfuntion
dude. what are you striving for? the year is 2008. not 2002. we all want bigger and better things. if you want NES, than get it. i want the psp of the future...
dude. what are you striving for? the year is 2008. not 2002. we all want bigger and better things. if you want NES, than get it. i want the psp of the future...
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by satanicdoggy - 2008-06-16 |
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» heyyy
y da ***** r ppl allready braagging about 4.00 allready lol how do u no wuts reeally gonna be on it stupid *****s hasnt been relased yet i herd there gonna add alotta shyt like new flash for videos n divx
y da ***** r ppl allready braagging about 4.00 allready lol how do u no wuts reeally gonna be on it stupid *****s hasnt been relased yet i herd there gonna add alotta shyt like new flash for videos n divx
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Re: FreePlay - 2008-06-16 |
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» Dumbf*ck
This is someone FROM SONY telling us this.
This is someone FROM SONY telling us this.
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by Mike45450 - 2008-06-16 |
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» Wow...
That Google thing sounds stupid. You have to connect to the internet to use it anyway, so why not just open the web browser and have the ability to load google and other sites too? Plus the video playback doesn't seem particularly useful. Nobody even plays videos at half/2x speed. What would be the point?
For such a landmark firmware version, they seem to be running out of ideas. How about better file support? AVI, MPG etc., proper Youtube support without homebrew? GPS/route planning? Come on Sony, if regular people can come up with such great homebrew, surely you must be able to improve on them?
That Google thing sounds stupid. You have to connect to the internet to use it anyway, so why not just open the web browser and have the ability to load google and other sites too? Plus the video playback doesn't seem particularly useful. Nobody even plays videos at half/2x speed. What would be the point?
For such a landmark firmware version, they seem to be running out of ideas. How about better file support? AVI, MPG etc., proper Youtube support without homebrew? GPS/route planning? Come on Sony, if regular people can come up with such great homebrew, surely you must be able to improve on them?
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Re: vicious - 2008-06-21 |
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» yo yo hey
sorry but you got the right idea. i hit dislike instead of like.
sorry but you got the right idea. i hit dislike instead of like.
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by arathur - 2008-06-16 |
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» Are you kidding me????
Someone above asked if this would save the PSP. I don't have to be a PSP developer (which I'm not) to know that the answer is "no."
How is Google search going to make people want to buy a PSP? We can just go to google.com anytime we want on our PSPs to search for someone.
Also, not that it matters, but I think Yahoo! is much better than Google. I actually hate Google.
There's most likely something much than this coming up, and I'm sure Sony wants it to be a surprise for now. Whatever it is though, I doubt it'll convince people to upgrade.
Someone above asked if this would save the PSP. I don't have to be a PSP developer (which I'm not) to know that the answer is "no."
How is Google search going to make people want to buy a PSP? We can just go to google.com anytime we want on our PSPs to search for someone.
Also, not that it matters, but I think Yahoo! is much better than Google. I actually hate Google.
There's most likely something much than this coming up, and I'm sure Sony wants it to be a surprise for now. Whatever it is though, I doubt it'll convince people to upgrade.
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by aerischan - 2008-06-16 |
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» ...
Does nobody buy the PSP for games anymore that an anemic firmware update is a make or break proposition?
Does nobody buy the PSP for games anymore that an anemic firmware update is a make or break proposition?
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Re: Nathanias - 2008-06-17 |
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» nah
they just need something to complain about
they just need something to complain about
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by Foolmonkey - 2008-06-16 |
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» OMG
Sony never said it was going to be "the biggest and most awesome update ever!" so you can all just shut up. Of course they don't think these crappy updates is gonna help them sell. they're just making 'em as little extras.
Sony never said it was going to be "the biggest and most awesome update ever!" so you can all just shut up. Of course they don't think these crappy updates is gonna help them sell. they're just making 'em as little extras.
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by .S0uR_PaTCh - 2008-06-16 |
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» Sony ur the best
sometimes sony i think you could never get any better.
but know you've come up with the best update google as a search engine. i almost had a heart attack when i heard about this update. ITS REVOLUTIONARY!!!
but honestly wat the hell. this is my first comment on qj.net
i read this crap and thought wow i gotta waste my time making an account just so i could h8te this article and trash it
sony be more like other companies that actually give a crap. Take your heads out of your asses and care about flash player and all the rumors about the v4.00
sometimes sony i think you could never get any better.
but know you've come up with the best update google as a search engine. i almost had a heart attack when i heard about this update. ITS REVOLUTIONARY!!!
but honestly wat the hell. this is my first comment on qj.net
i read this crap and thought wow i gotta waste my time making an account just so i could h8te this article and trash it
sony be more like other companies that actually give a crap. Take your heads out of your asses and care about flash player and all the rumors about the v4.00
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by sicksider - 2008-06-16 |
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