Sony Issues PSP Update Warning
Web browser and word processor – or a world of pain?
SCE Japan has issued a statement to PSP users, warning against installing a piece of software currently available on various enthusiast sites in Japan and China. The file promises to add several new features to the device when installed, including a web browser, email client and word processor.
Sony advises not to touch the code right now. “We have become aware that there is a software program going around on some Web sites and Internet bulletin boards claiming to be an update file that rewrites the system software of the PSP hardware," said Nanako Kato, a spokesperson for SCEJ. "This software has not been issued officially by Sony and does not function properly. We advise our users not to execute or apply the program as it will cause the PSP hardware to stop operating.”
Sony did confirm speculation regarding the origin of the file, acknowledging that it is indeed original SCEI code, though it is not in a finished state and was not supposed to reach the public domain at this time.
The news does however highlight Sony’s plans for the future of the console, somewhat confirming its long-rumoured application as a miniature VIAO alternative. Expect folding keyboard and mouse to launch alongside a personal computing software pack to be shown at this year’s E3.
Sony advises not to touch the code right now. “We have become aware that there is a software program going around on some Web sites and Internet bulletin boards claiming to be an update file that rewrites the system software of the PSP hardware," said Nanako Kato, a spokesperson for SCEJ. "This software has not been issued officially by Sony and does not function properly. We advise our users not to execute or apply the program as it will cause the PSP hardware to stop operating.”
Sony did confirm speculation regarding the origin of the file, acknowledging that it is indeed original SCEI code, though it is not in a finished state and was not supposed to reach the public domain at this time.
The news does however highlight Sony’s plans for the future of the console, somewhat confirming its long-rumoured application as a miniature VIAO alternative. Expect folding keyboard and mouse to launch alongside a personal computing software pack to be shown at this year’s E3.
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LUPOS 17 Jan 2005 18:23
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OMG!!!! its a tiny trojan horse... they snuck a computer into my video game filled pocket without telling me... THOSE BASTARDS... amazingly only lupos saw this coming when the rest of the world chose to ignore the signs. (god i hope everyone picks up on the sarcasm!)
Ditto 18 Jan 2005 13:03
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Dear old Sony.
Very soon they will release the PSP House Keeper update, which allows the PSP to interact with your vacuum, washing machine, microwave and hairdryer. Without a doubt the PSP will be the ultimate "multimedia" device.
I hear you can even wirelessly connect to the Internet and control your Hoover remotely using the joypad checking that you haven't missed a patch using the PSP Wireless Webcam.
Very soon they will release the PSP House Keeper update, which allows the PSP to interact with your vacuum, washing machine, microwave and hairdryer. Without a doubt the PSP will be the ultimate "multimedia" device.
I hear you can even wirelessly connect to the Internet and control your Hoover remotely using the joypad checking that you haven't missed a patch using the PSP Wireless Webcam.
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tyrion 18 Jan 2005 13:10
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LUPOS wrote:
OMG!!!! its a tiny trojan horse... they snuck a computer into my video game filled pocket without telling me... THOSE BASTARDS... amazingly only lupos saw this coming when the rest of the world chose to ignore the signs. (god i hope everyone picks up on the sarcasm!)
I dunno LUPOS, it's a bit subtle. :-)
Anyway, at no point did Sony say "The PSP is all about the games", "The PSP is only a games console" or "The PSP will only do games, and maybe movies, oh and music, but that's it!" However, those statements have all come from MS, in one for or another, with regards to the XBox.
It's not the intent we complain about, it's the lying about the intent, then changing tack, then saying it wasn't obvious in the first place. Sony have been shouting about convergance and media centres for ages, MS took the opposing view first, waited for the Sony hype to die down then announced it as their idea. Fortunatly, some of us have memories.
Back to the point. I dunno if this is a good idea. Maybe short emails, SMS length or so. However long emails and documents are going to be awful to write on the PSP, even with a keyboard.
How are you going to hold it, view the screen and type on a keyboard? If it had a touch screen, no probs, one handed writing with text recognition, but with a keyboard? No chance.
tyrion 18 Jan 2005 13:12
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Adam M wrote:
I hear you can even wirelessly connect to the Internet and control your Hoover remotely using the joypad checking that you haven't missed a patch using the PSP Wireless Webcam.
Don't be silly, you just use your Aibo to view the carpet. It has a built in camera.
You do have an Aibo, don't you?
LUPOS 18 Jan 2005 13:27
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tyrion wrote:
I dunno LUPOS, it's a bit subtle. :-)
is that sarcasm? im so confused!
tyrion wrote:
Anyway, at no point did Sony say "The PSP is all about the games", "The PSP is only a games console" or "The PSP will only do games, and maybe movies, oh and music, but that's it!" However, those statements have all come from MS, in one for or another, with regards to the XBox.
what about the xbox2?
tyrion wrote:
It's not the intent we complain about, it's the lying about the intent, then changing tack, then saying it wasn't obvious in the first place. Sony have been shouting about convergance and media centres for ages, MS took the opposing view first, waited for the Sony hype to die down then announced it as their idea. Fortunatly, some of us have memories.
yea... but when sony is open about there plans for their console nobody thinks its a problem cause they are being honest about taking over your entire house (vacume included aparently). But when M$ changes strategies instead of just reporting that fact that they are taking a differnt angle on their next console some people (lets not name names) go flying off the handle about the impending doom fo the M$ trojan horse and how its going to take over our lives *cue people running in terror*.
tyrion wrote:
Back to the point. I dunno if this is a good idea. Maybe short emails, SMS length or so. However long emails and documents are going to be awful to write on the PSP, even with a keyboard.
How are you going to hold it, view the screen and type on a keyboard? If it had a touch screen, no probs, one handed writing with text recognition, but with a keyboard? No chance.
How are you going to hold it, view the screen and type on a keyboard? If it had a touch screen, no probs, one handed writing with text recognition, but with a keyboard? No chance.
i find it entertaining that by implementing a new game play style nintendo has also create a "trojan horse" more suited for word processing and email sending than the psp will ever be. Besides the general handwriting recognition you coudl also put a full key board on the bottom screen and have the text on the top!
To clarify i dont think this is nintendos plan... i just find it funny.
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Ditto 18 Jan 2005 13:41
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tyrion wrote:
You do have an Aibo, don't you?
I was thinking about mentioning Sony's scripted dog, but I decided not to.
It wouldn't surpise me to see genuine interaction between PSP and Aibo, prehaps in games, as they both use Memory Stick and Sony's still quite big on Aibo.
Ditto 18 Jan 2005 13:45
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LUPOS wrote:
i find it entertaining that by implementing a new game play style nintendo has also create a "trojan horse" more suited for word processing and email sending than the psp will ever be. Besides the general handwriting recognition you coudl also put a full key board on the bottom screen and have the text on the top!
To clarify i dont think this is nintendos plan... i just find it funny.
To clarify i dont think this is nintendos plan... i just find it funny.
You're right there, Murry.
I was thinking the same thing.
tyrion 18 Jan 2005 18:06
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Adam M wrote:
It wouldn't surpise me to see genuine interaction between PSP and Aibo, prehaps in games, as they both use Memory Stick and Sony's still quite big on Aibo.
Don't need to use the Memory stick! I've just checked and the newer Aibo models have Wi-Fi networking and a camera.
This could encourage me to spend stupid amounts of money on a robot dog.
Now if only you could get one with a laser up it's nose!
Ditto 18 Jan 2005 18:19
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tyrion wrote:
Don't need to use the Memory stick! I've just checked and the newer Aibo models have Wi-Fi networking and a camera.
Nice! I haven't seen the very latest models. I thought they'd stopped active Aibo development.
This could encourage me to spend stupid amounts of money on a robot dog.
Now if only you could get one with a laser up it's nose!
Now if only you could get one with a laser up it's nose!
They're quite nice little toys. No intelligence what-so-ever, but interesting. Haven't they released a slightly cheaper version? Less than the thousands they used to cost?