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PSP FIRMWARE 2.81 RELEASED!
GO TO http://www.us.playstation.com/PSP/Support/SystemUpdate
System software version 2.80 includes the following:

Network
You can now download video and image content under [RSS Channel].
You can now register devices via a wireless LAN access point under [LocationFree™ Player].

* For more information on LocationFree™ Base Station products, visit http://www.sony.com/locationfree/ownerslounge/psp.
The following game demo is available for download.

Download page for World Tour Soccer 06 demo:
http://us.playstation.com/worldtoursoccer06demo

To download directly to a PSP® system, go to http://psp.us.playstation.com/wts06demo using your system's Internet browser. Click here to view download instructions.

To download using a PC, click here to view download instructions.

Video
You can now play AAC files with the .3gp file extension.

Video
[Automatic] has been added as an option under [Network Settings] > [Infrastructure Mode].

Support for the playback of content stored in [MUSIC], [PICTURE] and [VIDEO] folders at the root level of Memory Stick Duo™ media has been added.


Hints
bullet If your PSP® system software version is 2.80 (or later), you do not need to perform this update. To check the version of your system software, select "System Settings" under from the home menu, and then select "System Information".
bullet Do not use data other than official update data acquired through our company's update server or from a UMD™. Also, do not perform an update by any means other than those described in our product documentation. If an update is performed using data from another source, there is no guarantee of proper operation and SCEA will not be responsible for repairs or service under warranty.
bullet Depending on the software title, you may not be able to play without first updating the system software.
bullet This system software update includes all features contained in previous versions.
bullet Depending on the system software version, screen images shown here may be different from the actual product.
bullet To connect to the Internet using your system, you must be within range of a wireless access point (or hotspot) that allows connections to the Internet.

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