Sony PSP 'update' adds office apps, browser, email

January 18, 2005

GristyMcFisty used our news submit to tell us that while he was paying a visit to The Register, he spotted a story that will be of interest to our members that have or are thinking of buying a PSP (PlayStation Portable). The Reg is reporting that there is the possibility of an update for the Sony PSP on the way. Apparently, there was a file floating around briefly that is supposedly a leaked copy of a very early version of the update code.

In addition to the usual bug fixes, the
update is said to add not only a web browser and an email program, but a
word processor and a spreadsheet. At this stage, the translations from the
original Japanese exploration of the alleged PSP update file doesn"t make
it clear whether these are fully functioning office apps - or simply
readers put in place to handled emailed attachments. Given the device"s
nature, we suspect that latter, but early talk of a PSP keyboard accessory
has led some observers to suggest they"re the real thing. The update also
adds an on-screen calculator utility, three games and an automatic
software update feature along the lines of the utilities found in desktop
operating systems.

The Register says further, that if you do happen on a copy of the file, you may wish to think twice before you use it. There's no way at the moment, to know if this is an official Sony update, plus it is incomplete and could cause some problems. But, if it really is something that's in the works at Sony, these updates will be a nice addition to the PSP. If you would like to discuss game consoles, feel free to visit over in the Console Forum.

Source: The Register