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Playstation/Gaming Discussions => PS3 Discussion => Topic started by: Evi on October 11, 2004, 01:39:29 PM

Title: Upgradeable and Shock Free
Post by: Evi on October 11, 2004, 01:39:29 PM
"Sony announced that the PSP will feature upgradeable firmware, via software distribution, as well as anti-skip technology to prevent the UMD from skipping.

Firmware, which is pretty much just software stored in system ROM, controls many of the functions of an electronic device. Sony will provide upgrades to the firmware in order to correct bugs or add additional features. No hint was given as to what those features may be.

The system shock, which will most likely take after the currently used anti-skip system called G-Protection, prevents sudden movements of the system to misalign current lens position while reading the UMD. Not a huge surprise in the inclusion, but none-the-less, good to hear it officially."

Source (http://www.the-magicbox.com/gaming.htm)
Title: Upgradeable and Shock Free
Post by: Titan on October 11, 2004, 03:53:25 PM
Just had a thought. What would happen to the disk if they put in vibration functions? Better be one hell of an antiskip :)
Title: Upgradeable and Shock Free
Post by: Evi on October 11, 2004, 04:07:28 PM
^^^^^

The Sony G-Shock technology has always worked remarkably well for me...but I never thought about that...hmmm
Title: Upgradeable and Shock Free
Post by: theomen on October 11, 2004, 04:59:41 PM
vibration?  Bye bye battery life