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The new 2.70 firmware has been released for PSP. You can get it at
http://www.us.playstation.com/psp.aspx?id=SoftwareUpdate
On normal desktop flash sites, like Homestar Runner pictured below, the performance is less than spectacular. However, as I said in a previous post, I think this opens up a huge area for Flash developers.
However, nothing has been mentioned about any special concessions made for developers to gain access to PSP hardware buttons. Currently, you can move the pointer around with the analog stick, and click with the X button. This limits game possibilities significantly.
We’ll see what tricks developers pull off as time goes on. But it’s a great start!
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We must be on a similar wavelengths. The second I found out about the new 2.70 firmware, I updated my 10 year-old son’s PSP and went straight to Homestarrunner!
One of the problems with the PSP is the limited on-board memory so I ended up getting out of memory errors. Oh well….
Comment by John 04.25.06 @ 12:26 pmWhat better test than Homestar, right?
I didn’t dive deep into the site to get a full test. But I played the intro movie and the main menu. Maybe try clearing your cache? Some people reported not getting sound and getting out of memory errors until they did that.
Maybe the rumored next PSP will have more onboard memory. Fingers crossed!
Comment by Rich 04.25.06 @ 12:31 pmUggh. Not another device to purchase 
My son already wants to ditch his PS2 and either wait for the much delayed PS3 or get a XBOX 360. More moeny to spend…
Rumors are the next PSP will have more onboard memory and maybe a mini hard drive as well. Hopefully it won’t drive the price much higher.
I guess the one of the ongoing challenges for content developers for mobile devices is getting around the limited amount of memory…
Comment by John 04.25.06 @ 12:49 pmthere not making another psp yet they havent even thought of it, but they have thought of a 8 gig hard drive attachment via usb which is farley thin and light
Comment by Trix 04.27.06 @ 6:54 amWe’ve tried to use the button functionality with a fun and challenging Spot the Difference game made for the PSP. Please take a look at http://www.fpstudios.co.uk/games/spot.html to play
Thanks,
Stuart
Comment by stu 07.12.06 @ 7:41 pmWe’ve tried to use the button functionality with a fun and challenging Spot the Difference game made for the PSP by Fluid Pixel Studios. Please take a look at to play
Thanks,
Stuart
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