Sony PSP system version 2.0 + Web browser?

Yo Dave, I want to download the new PSP 2.0 software so I can try out the kewl Web browser, but don't know where to start. Do I need a USB wire or is it a wireless download? My connection always says there is a DNS error cause my access point has a WEP key or something ilke that, and third, where do I go to download the software? Please help me ASAP!

Dave's Answer:

Let's start with a warning, shall we? The 2.0 firmware has only been released into the Japanese market by Sony, so there is a chance that downloading and applying this 2.0 release will seriously mess up your Sony Playstation Portable (PSP) unit. I am not planning on doing this with my own PSP unit, for example, so that I'm tracking the American firmware releases. However, I have read lots of reports that people have this working with nary a glitch, so ...

There are a ton of new additions in this major firmware / operating system upgrade for the Sony PSP, however, so I'm certainly eager to have 2.0 available to us in the North American marketplace. Here's just a sampling of what's new:

Web browser now included!
jump function added to video playback
MP4/AVC playback support added
MP4 (AAC) and Wave (Linear PCM) formats now supported for music (which should let you use music downloaded from the iTunes Store, I think, but I'd love someone to test this theory and report back)
Wallpaper function added and you can now peruse TIFF, GIF, PNG and BMP format images too.
Various new 'settings' added to support new functionality.

Enough sales pitch, though! If you want to know more about what's included, read IGN, Macworld, Engadget or even PC World or Gamespot.

Let's get on with it...

The very first step you need to do is to download the new firmware "EBOOT.PBP" file.

Now follow these steps:

Connect your PSP to your computer via the USB cable.
Switch your PSP to "USB Connect" mode (see Sony PSP network update help for details on these first two steps)
Go into the directory PSP/GAMES on your PC
Create a new directory within that subdirectory called UPDATE making sure that you use all uppercase letters.
Copy the EBOOT.PBP file into the new UPDATE subdirectory.
Disconnect your PSP frmo your PC.
On your Sony PSP, use the home button to get to your settings, then go to GAME --> Memory Stick.
You should see the new EBOOT.PBP file: select it and your system should update the firmware and restart.

Hopefully you'll be doing fine with this...

If you want to read more comments and user experiences, the interesting site PSP Hacks has quite an extensive discussion of the 2.0 upgrade.

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Reader Comments To Date: 60

shabby johnson said, on August 4, 2005 3:23 AM:

Psp 2.0 hits us on Aug. 12 theres a leak that the american version will have a word processor.

Source: SCEA

Dave Taylor said, on August 4, 2005 3:31 AM:

I'm definitely looking forward to 2.0, but a word processor? Without even a rudimentary keyboard? Man, I'm not that much of a glutton for punishment! :-)

Marge said, on August 4, 2005 4:22 AM:

Hi Dave,

Thanks for letting me in.
Would you semd me the PSP English manual please? Or show me where I can dld her?

Thanks.

Marjorie

Dave Taylor said, on August 4, 2005 4:44 AM:

Marjorie, the English manual for the Sony PSP can be found here:

http://www.us.playstation.com/psp/Manuals.aspx

Mitchell said, on August 5, 2005 6:05 AM:

Is there any other hacks that you know of beside the wipeout game hack... thanks.

Dave Taylor said, on August 5, 2005 6:31 AM:

The site http://www.psphacks.com/ has lots of hacks, cool and otherwise. Good luck!

Zack said, on August 6, 2005 4:12 AM:

hey...?.....I just thought of something, could't you use of thouse MSN simulated websites 'emessanger' and chat to your msn contacts same as pc?

Fin said, on August 7, 2005 9:51 PM:

I think step 3 should be PSP/Game

I had to create a directory called Game (note lower case) not GAMES

nicky said, on August 9, 2005 2:55 AM:

hi dave,

i have the web browser but it doesnt work it

says it cant find the access point wat is that

i mean im only 11 wat do i know how can i get it to work

bye

Kevin said, on August 11, 2005 4:44 PM:

If you're 11 get your dad to do it (or tell your parents to stop spoiling you). Otherwise just wait for the North American release. And Zack, I'm not sure if those will work because most of them require some sort of install into Internet Explorer, and the PSP browser does not use an IE engine.

carmelo said, on August 12, 2005 8:48 PM:

it is now aug 12 12:30am and no download wtf

bigc said, on August 12, 2005 11:58 PM:

hi dave taylor , its now august 12th , so were can i download the new american 2.0 update ? cause its not showing up on the psp. so please reply . thanks alot

Dave Taylor said, on August 13, 2005 12:04 AM:

I wish I had an inside track with Sony and could definitively answer this question, but so far, no news, no rumors and no download. Stay tuned to the Sony site, I guess.

Dave Taylor said, on August 13, 2005 4:27 AM:

Firmware 2.0 for US PSPs delayed

Web browser, background wallpaper, photo sharing, and more will have to wait until August 15.

With PSP owners complaining about the dearth of games available for the multimedia handheld, many have been using the portable for things other than gaming. The months of June, July, and August yielded only five new games for the handheld, making the PSP's other functions (MP3 player, movie player, digital photo viewer) more essential.

Sony is making North American PSPs even more practical with the release of the PSP Firmware 2.0. However, gamers eager to hold a weekend PSP-Web-browsing party got some bad news today. A Sony spokesperson has confirmed that the North American edition of Firmware 2.0 won't be available until August 15. The company originally pegged today as the release date for the upgrade. A Japanese version was released last month.

The update's most significant addition is the Web browser application, which lets PSP owners tap into free wireless hot spots to surf the Internet. Other features include "enhanced video and audio playback, photo sharing options, broader network connectivity, and a customizable interface to suit each user's personal style."

Rashad said, on August 13, 2005 9:31 AM:

im hearing alot about this firmware 2.0 what is it suppose to do?????

Bulls729 said, on August 14, 2005 5:58 AM:

The Japanese Version of the firmware does work on the US PSP because they are technically the same (like the DS) It is just the language that differs. On a website I saw they said Sony might be delaying the US 2.0 update until SEPTEMBER 1 to make it fair to the EU and the Australian markets.

Lamont said, on August 15, 2005 5:16 AM:

For Some reason, the PSP 2.0 Upgrade willnot conect for me... It gives me a Error message :

"The game could not be started
(80020148)"

Any Ideas? >.<

tei said, on August 16, 2005 1:12 AM:

do u have to dowload it to get it? if not then y hasnt it come out on wireless conection?

milo said, on August 16, 2005 7:10 PM:

I was a bit nervous about installing the japenese firmware 2.0 onto my north american psp, but it went without a hitch and the web browser is amazing. sony kept pushing the NA release back, its the 16th and its still not out yet :(

alakh said, on August 16, 2005 9:30 PM:

i bought my psp here in kenya its a north american psp and i have installed the version 2.0 and it works fine

Kenny said, on August 18, 2005 12:07 AM:

I have 2.00 And It works fine but I cant figer out how to get on the web broser on it please help.

Kenny said, on August 18, 2005 12:11 AM:

I have 2.00 And It works fine but I cant figer out how to get on the web broser on it please help.

The Noah said, on August 19, 2005 11:39 PM:

hey,i have a psp and usb cable and a pc the first time i hookedup my psp 2 the computer it worked fine but now the computer wont read my psp. ive tried evrything but it wont work.please help

steve said, on August 23, 2005 9:49 PM:

What Web site do i get firmware 2.0 japan i heard it works on usa and i want it can someone give me a link

hero said, on September 1, 2005 7:29 AM:

US VERSION 2.0

PSP 2.0 Firmware Update

The PSP 2.0 firmware update is now available for download. Please remember if you decide to upgrade there�s currently NO possible way to downgrade back to 1.50 or any previous version for that matter. Version 2.0 will prevent you from utilizing any homebrew and/or loaders.

PSP 2.0 changes:

Network

Internet browser added
Macromedia Flash is not supported.
The startup of the internet browser can be limited.
Video

Jump function added (UMD Video & UMD Music)
A-B repeat function added (UMD Video & UMD Music & videos stored in Memory sticks)
�4:3 mode� added to Video mode (videos stored in Memory sticks)
Sound mute function added (videos stored in Memory sticks)
MP4 (AVC) format playback support added (videos stored in Memory sticks)
Music

Can accept music tracks in Atract3 Plus format from �Sonicstage� under version 3.2 (now for pre-order)
MP4 (AAC) & Wave (Linear PCM) format playback support added (music stored in Memory sticks)
Photo

Wallpaper function added
Image receiving function added
TIFF, GIF, PNG, BMP format supported
Settings

�Korean language� added to �System settings� -> �System language�
�Character set� added to �System settings�
�Theme settings� added
�Internet browser startup limit� added to �Security settings�
�WPA-PSK (TKIP)� added to security method in �Network settings�
Keyboard now support web input.
Update Instructions:

Connect your PSP to your PC via USB cable.
Go to the directory /PSP/GAME/ in your memory stick.
Create a sub-directory named �UPDATE� (MUST be uppercase)
Copy the downloaded EBOOT.PBP file into this directory (/PSP/GAME/UPDATE).
Disconnect the PSP from the PC
Go to �Game� -> �Memory Stick� on your PSP
Browse to the Update file and load it.

May I add that I am just passing out info and not the author of it

http://dj01.psp.update.playstation.org/update/jp/2005_0727_62f6d3d18038f463092e3d6653fae195/EBOOT.PBP

kiski said, on September 15, 2005 10:19 PM:

Hi, Dave. I have been trying to download the 2.0 version for the psp but everytime I follow the directions my adobe reader tries to open it. I have tried everything but the psp keeps saying corrupted data. Please help me!!!

Kiski

Dave Taylor said, on September 15, 2005 10:22 PM:

That's strange, Kiski. Try right clicking on the link on the Sony site and choosing "Download link" instead of just left-clicking on it.

Rob said, on October 18, 2005 11:17 PM:

ive been searching for a site all day to download the 2.0 software for psp. Anyone know any good sites to download it? thanks

Dave Taylor said, on October 19, 2005 4:38 AM:

Ah, well, Rob, you could try the Sony site itself:

http://www.us.playstation.com/psp.aspx

:-)

Jay said, on November 6, 2005 9:13 PM:

I currently have version 2.00. How can i read e-books on my PSP. Thanx

Slordan said, on November 11, 2005 6:41 PM:

Sup savys' If you want the 2.0 firmware for the psp AMERICAN VERSION then go to this site
www.hack-psp.com
then click on DOWNLOADS, then FIRMWARE and it will have it there aight have any probs then let me know, just mail me at Nightslayer13@aol.com

Gus said, on November 27, 2005 2:51 AM:

when i download the new firmware. i get "game could not be started (80020148)" help me

rico said, on December 25, 2005 10:44 AM:

how do i download the version 2.0

super hero said, on January 17, 2006 4:50 PM:

I hope everyone knows by now that there is a way to downgrade 2.0 back to 1.5. -> hero.

Dave Taylor said, on January 17, 2006 5:03 PM:

Assuming, as always, that you're willing to trust the very functionality of your Sony PSP to unknown hackers who might think it's cool to help you downgrade, but might also just think it's funny to help you "brick" your PSP. (Bricking is when the PSP is left non-functional and "about as useful as a brick". And yes, it happens)

Ben Roldan said, on January 21, 2006 9:59 PM:

ok someone PLEASE help. I've been reading all about downgrading your psp from 2.00 to 1.50. i know how to do it.. I've read the instructions a milion times and i do them right..when i click on the memory stick on game, it shows the 1.50 update but when i click on it, all it says is "this game could not be started"

I thought about it and i think it has to do with this: when i try to transfer the EBOOT.PHP file to the UPDATE folder, it locks up and says "cannot copy eboot:cannot find the specified file. make sure you specify the correct path and file name". but after i try it again, it shows that its already been transfered... so i dont know..thats probably rthe problem but someone please help. and I've already downloaded the eboot twice.

saramir said, on March 27, 2006 2:54 PM:

i have a simple problem
i cnt view videos on my psp...

i created a folder named video and put the *.mp4 file and still it says no videos

wat i shall do??

btw i am v.2 cuz i boughtthis game n it ddnt work unless i updated it n it had it's update already with it...

thanks very much

Dave Taylor said, on March 27, 2006 4:18 PM:

Saramir, please read this:

http://www.askdavetaylor.com/about_psp_video.html

I'm sure you'll find useful information therein.

SaramiR said, on March 28, 2006 9:44 AM:

thank you very much Dave :)

Benny said, on April 19, 2006 12:03 PM:

I have a PSP and I am trying to connect to the airport (wireless) at my house. I am configuring my PSP correctly (I think), but I get an error.
'A connection error has occurred. A connection to the access point could not be established. Check the security setting for network and try again.'
I am using my laptop wireless and I do pick up the access point. Any help you can give me would be great.

THEBOSS said, on May 18, 2006 12:32 PM:

Can someone please tell me where i can download the system update to 2.0? The PSP site shows only 2.7. Appreciate It.

sarah said, on May 25, 2006 5:31 PM:

i have the same problem as benny please help us

Michael Lopez said, on June 6, 2006 3:32 PM:

Ben Roldan,
You need to copy over the EBOOT file while plugged in to the A/C. I had the same issue. I plugged it into the A/C, then formatted the Duo card and tried copying the file and it worked. Good Luck.

Michael Lopez said, on June 6, 2006 3:34 PM:

Ben Roldan,
You need to copy over the EBOOT file while plugged in to the A/C. I had the same issue. I plugged it into the A/C, then formatted the Duo card and tried copying the file and it worked. Good Luck.

Clarkie said, on August 29, 2006 2:40 PM:

Dave

Not being that much of a technical buff I followed your hints on downloading the eboot.pbp file from my laptop to my PSP (as I had recently purchased a game that required v2.60 to be installed).

Easy to follow and managed the download without any hitches whatsoever.

Thanks - top marks

Dave Pancham said, on October 13, 2006 11:18 AM:

uh,can i change my backround on my PSP?

joseph said, on November 5, 2006 9:20 AM:

hey,i have a psp and usb cable and a pc the first time i hookedup my psp 2 the computer it worked fine but now the computer wont read my psp. ive tried evrything but it wont work.please help

Super Dave said, on March 29, 2007 5:06 PM:

NO u canot download bought music form itunes store because the file is protected

Tanner said, on April 11, 2007 4:27 PM:

I keep getting DNS error.. How do I fix?

Angeline said, on July 5, 2007 5:16 PM:

I really need help with my Psp it was so expensive And now the stiken thing wont work when ever i turn it on it alwways says cant load please please poste your answer as fast as possible cause i am not aloud to put my e-mail address online [dont tell them] and yes you can send me e-mails or just tips on how to up grade my PsP thanks your the best!!!!

Anthony Pitt said, on October 26, 2007 7:35 PM:

when i try to transfer the EBOOT.PHP file to the UPDATE folder, it locks up and says "cannot copy eboot:cannot find the specified file.

I tried the recommendations above, but nothing works.. i formatted, plugged in AC. nothing..

any thoughts?

MAD PSP said, on December 20, 2007 6:56 AM:

i've downloaded system update 3.80 but when i run it on the PSP it gives me an error "The game could not be started.(DADADA)"

Plz help.What should i do?

MAD AT PSP

Mike said, on December 28, 2007 10:53 PM:

i ave a simple question how do i download pics, vids, and songs to my psp

Mobin said, on January 2, 2008 9:29 AM:

've downloaded system update 3.80 but when i run it on the PSP it gives me an error "The game could not be started.(DADADA)"

devin said, on March 18, 2008 3:59 PM:

hey i have the psp version 3.8 but i dont know how to download movies and other stuff from the web broswer directly it say no mp4 format found i dont know what to do about it hep me out with this plz:p

Saleh said, on July 2, 2008 3:18 AM:

My connection always says there is a (80110482) error What's that mean and the second one where do I go to download the software of Internet browser into my psp?

Michelle Cannon said, on September 25, 2008 12:16 PM:

My son psp is password protect. He doesnt know what password he used and can not play his games. What can he do?

lucas said, on August 30, 2010 3:39 PM:

hey,dave.every time i download this homebrew game called smash gpsp it never loads to my psp,what is wrong?

sakrana said, on September 6, 2010 9:09 AM:

how can i remove the legal firmware from play station and put a good one.

K3lly said, on April 8, 2011 1:10 AM:

Dear dave,
i have a big problem download it the internet explorer wont let me pen it please help :)
i hvae a big intrest in this new version i just bought my latest psp so please kindly help me how do i download it and from where because the site u gave aint working :(
thank you..

regards k3lly

I do have a lot to say, and questions of my own for that matter, but first I'd like to say thank you, Dave, for all your helpful information by buying you a cup of coffee!

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