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Tuesday, November 21, 2006

PSP firmware 3.0 -- future requests

According to Joystiq, the new 3.0 firmware for PSP has the follow notable features:
  • PLAYSTATION Network titles are now supported under [Game].
  • [Remote Play] has been added as a feature under [Network].
  • [Online Instruction Manuals] has been added as a feature under [Network].
  • Timed recording has been added as a feature under [RSS Channel].
  • A visual player has been added as a feature under [Music] (see PSP Fanboy's video).
  • 3-speed fast forward and fast reverse has been added as a feature under [Music].
  • [Camera] has been added as a feature under [Photo].
  • [UMD Auto-Start] has been added as a feature in [System Settings] under [Settings].
My favorite on the list is the new 3-speed fast forwarding feature for music files. I listen to talk radio and podcasts, so if I have a 4 hour long file and accidentally switch to a new track in the middle of it, I could be fast forwarding for a couple minutes before I find my spot.

On a similar note, though I do appreciate this new feature immensely, i'd like to see another feature implemented. I'm not sure if it's possible within the firmware/hardware limitations, but I'd like to be able to listen to my music/podcasts while playing a game.

I'm sure some games already provide this feature in the game, but usualy when you load a new game or switch zones, it cuts it off. I'd like it to work independantly of the game.

Perhaps I'm just too used to having a computer (or two) where I can listen to my podcasts and play games at the same time (and IM and check mail and surf the web).

Just a suggestion. Looking forward to future firmware updates.

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