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PSP firmware 4.0 adding Google Search to XMB photo

Further proof that our new overlords, Google, are taking over: Sony Computer Entertainment America has announced today that the next version of their PlayStation Portable firmware (4.00) will add Google search directly into the XrossMediaBar interface. 

The search engine will be accessible under the XMB's "Network" category, attached to an new "Internet Search" icon. The search will also recall up to 20 items of input for faster searching. The search results will presumably launch directly in the PSP's web browser.

The firmware will also add the ability to change viewing speed during playback of videos stored on the memory stick. No word on when the firmware will drop, but there were no firmware updates available at the time of writing.


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Alexradl's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/16/2008 13:57
Alexradl
I guess that's pretty cool. The browser on the PSP is ridiculously hard to use (for me, at least), so I don't really see a point in it.
NightDehumidifier's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/16/2008 13:58
NightDehumidifier
They should add firmware to allow you to play all your favorite SNES and PS1 games too. That'll help the PSP sell.
Qraze's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/16/2008 14:05
Qraze
you can play ps1 games downloaded via psn. and their is custom firmware that has snes emulators, where have you been night dehumidifier? and if sony released a firmware with a snes don't you think they'd get sued? a stupid question deserves a stupid answer.
linuxguy's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/16/2008 14:13
linuxguy
they should have pushed ps3 integration
Topher Cantler's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/16/2008 14:34
Topher Cantler
*stabstabstab*
NightDehumidifier's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/16/2008 14:40
NightDehumidifier
Yeah, but c'mon. Who's gonna buy a PSP for the current game selection? This will undoubtedly give what the people wanted from the start: better games for free.
vonneuton's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/16/2008 14:47
vonneuton
That iz AWESOM! 'Cause you know that I'm using the PSP for the web, since it can only MAYBE load one page per week and hold one page at a time in memory.

Perhaps I will use it for weekly comics.
Kryptinite's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/16/2008 14:53
Kryptinite
I think that's retarded but..whatever.
Qraze's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/16/2008 15:13
Qraze
you're not hearing me night de humidifier. THERE IS! IT IS CALLED CUSTOM FIRMWARE AND HOMEBREW. its been out for long time now. and that stuff is better on the old version psp then new due to the firmware that comes with the new models. more homework please.
DrXym's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/16/2008 16:29
DrXym
With the PS3 firmware update around the corner, there is obviously more to PSP 4.0 than just a google search.
Crunshii's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/16/2008 16:56
Crunshii
sw33t
NightDehumidifier's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/16/2008 17:03
NightDehumidifier
Maybe you aren't hearing me, I WAS MAKING SUBTLE HUMOUR BUT YOU BOORISH GITS CAN'T UNDERSTAND!
DaedHead8's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/16/2008 17:05
DaedHead8
Sounds good to me.
Qraze's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/16/2008 17:16
Qraze
gits? i'm 26 years old buddy. by your questions asked it seems you are the git.i'm a part of destructoid beard club for men. that wasn't subtle humour either.
Qraze's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/16/2008 17:17
Qraze
gits? i'm 26 years old buddy. by your questions asked it seems you are the git.i'm a part of destructoid beard club for men. that wasn't subtle humour either.
ajaxender's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/16/2008 21:40
ajaxender
Actually, Qraze, after putting custom firmware and NOT emulators on a variety of psps for myself and my friends, i can safely say that homebrew for the new psp's is better. Probably cos of the extra ram.
vexed alex's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/17/2008 00:56
vexed alex
That's it?
thebza's Avatar - Comment posted on 06/18/2008 13:33
thebza
hey, does anyone know what the best SNES emulator for PSP is? please pm me if you could give me a suggestion
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