Foster City (CA) - Sony has released details for the next firmware update to its handheld PSP system, bringing more functionality to the Playstation 3 "remote play" feature and also more customization for playback of Playstation 1 games.

According to a post on the official Playstation blog, PSP firmware 3.95 will include the ability to customize the button mapping for playing PSone games purchased from the digital download Playstation Store.

A new custom button assign option will appear under the PSP's menu when playing PSone titles, allowing users to tailor the portable device to the ergonomics they want, either as a permanent setting or for specific games.

Additionally, when users exit the PS3 via the PSP's remote play, they can opt to either turn off the PS3 or keep it on.

As always, users will be able to download the firmware update directly through the PSP's online connection or by downloading it on a computer and transferring it to the device.

Sony says the update will be "available shortly."

what?

Apr 08, 2008 11:34     

you can play psone games on your psp?
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yes

Apr 08, 2008 13:30     

you just have to download them from the ps store
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yes

Apr 08, 2008 13:30     

yes, just can't play ps2 and ps3 games from the ps3 to psp. the remote play is a cool feature. they should add a touch screen to psp and make it into a ps3 universal remote.
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Re: what?

Apr 08, 2008 13:33     

"PSone games purchased from the digital download Playstation Store."
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Not that great of an update

Apr 09, 2008 06:25     

Unless they add MSG to the downloadable games, I don't feel any PS1 games are worth it for myself. I'm waiting for the ability to play DVDs and Blu-Rays on the PSP through the PS3 remote play. That will be cool. Without that
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