PSP 1.5 asking to update software to play new game

AnastieByte · 31 Dec 2006 at 14:49

Got son a Japanese 1.5 psp. All going well. He got a new game today (sims 2) and it says to play this you must update software. If he does this he will loose 1.5 firmware won't he?
Please advise.

smigga · 31 Dec 2006 at 14:51

Yes, it will updated to whatever firmware is bundled with the Sims.

The Running Man · 31 Dec 2006 at 15:01

tbh id lose the sims...

Memphis · 31 Dec 2006 at 15:02

You will have to update to play. That is the only advice you will get here that doesn't break the rules of the forum.

Goberpiles316 · 31 Dec 2006 at 15:02

You can download something but may be against rules to say what.

Memphis · 31 Dec 2006 at 15:03

Goberpiles316 said:
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Begbie · 31 Dec 2006 at 15:04

Don't update!!!! Use your friend google for the ways round it instead!!!

Steedie · 31 Dec 2006 at 15:08

I dont have a PSP so wouldnt know but...

Whats so bad about updating from 1.5? I thought the firmware was at 3.x something now?

sc(+)pe · 31 Dec 2006 at 15:12

Steedie said:
I dont have a PSP so wouldnt know but...

Whats so bad about updating from 1.5? I thought the firmware was at 3.x something now?

3.X what ever is somewhat more limiting than 1.5

Memphis · 31 Dec 2006 at 15:15

Steedie said:
I dont have a PSP so wouldnt know but...

Whats so bad about updating from 1.5? I thought the firmware was at 3.x something now?

Piracy and homebrew software, which as I have already said, discussing is against the rules.

"andy" · 31 Dec 2006 at 15:16

sc(+)pe said:
3.X what ever is somewhat more limiting than 1.5

not anymore

unknown79 · 31 Dec 2006 at 15:25

Is is the game bought in this country? If so it will come with the UK firmware and if you install that on your JAP PSP it will bugger it up i think. You have to go on the net and download the latest JAP version iirc.

Mr Spew · 31 Dec 2006 at 15:33

unknown79 said:
Is is the game bought in this country? If so it will come with the UK firmware and if you install that on your JAP PSP it will bugger it up i think. You have to go on the net and download the latest JAP version iirc.

What rubbish.

unknown79 · 31 Dec 2006 at 15:42

Mr Spew said:
What rubbish.

It used to be like that with the earlier firmwares. I havent used my PSP in ages so it might have been changed in one of the updates

Phalanx · 31 Dec 2006 at 15:52

wikipedia PSP

Mr Spew · 31 Dec 2006 at 15:58

unknown79 said:
It used to be like that with the earlier firmwares. I havent used my PSP in ages so it might have been changed in one of the updates

Not with my Japanese one it didn't. It's all over wi-fi anyway.

Wiki:

While firmware updates can be used with consoles from any region, Sony recommends only downloading firmware updates released for the region corresponding to the system's place of purchase