PSP Firmware v4.00 Adds Easy Google Search

[Gamez and Gadgetz]

Google search is not exactly what I’d have predicted if you asked me what a firmware update with a version number like “4.00? would be focused on, but that’s probably why you didn’t ask me. Jerk.
Eric Lempel revealed the contents of the newest PSP firmware update on PlayStation.Blog today, saying it will be released “soon.” As of the time of this writing, the update isn’t available, so you’ll have to just keep checking.
As for the details of what’s actually included, the main feature is easy access to Google searches. You’ll find a new option available in the XMB and a history recall of the last 20 items you searched for. So in other words, you’re basically cutting out the need to go into the browser and select Google from your favorites, as well as adding a history of recent searches. That is downright mind-blowing.
Another new feature is the ability to increase or decrease the viewing speed on videos you watch, provided they’re stored on a Memory Stick and not a UMD. Simply press up or down on the d-pad and hilarity will ensue.
Needless to say, the commenters at PlayStation.Blog are pretty pissed off. Many are complaining that unnecessary features like this are being released while the long-awaited in-game XMB feature on PS3 is MIA. Others want to access the PlayStation Store directly from the PSP, DivX support, a better flash player, and so on. Honestly, aside from saying that the people working on PSP firmware and PS3 firmware are not one in the same (presumably), there’s really no good excuse for why Sony fans aren’t getting the features that they really want.



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[peperonikiller]

Ill just be happy if they add DivX!!!

[Bex]

Yeah same here, would save a lot of hassle

DivX ftw
Sony take note!!!