Firmware 3.72 Released! 3.72 Custom firmware next?

The PSP® system software version 3.72 (with 3.70 / 3.71) update includes the following:

Notice

The [PlayStation Spot] icon that appeared as the result of the version 3.70 system software update is for a service that is not available in this region. This icon does not appear in version 3.71 / 3.72.

Theme Settings

You can now set a theme under [Theme Settings].

The home menu color, background and icons for XMB™ (XrossMediaBar) will change, based on the theme that is selected.:

Change the home menu color, background, and icons

[Theme] has been added to (Theme Settings) under (Settings). A theme is a collection of settings that define the home menu color, background, and icons.

Changing the theme

1. Go to (Settings) > (Theme Settings), and then select [Theme].
2. Select the theme you want to change.
   
   

   Original	The PSP® system default theme is displayed.
   Cookies	The [Cookies] theme is displayed.
   Custom Theme	A theme that has been saved in the PSP® system memory is displayed. Only one theme can be saved in the PSP® system memory.
   (theme icon)	A theme that has been saved on Memory Stick Duo™ media is displayed. Any number of themes can be saved on Memory Stick Duo™ media.

Hint

When a theme that is saved on Memory Stick Duo™ media is applied, it is saved in the PSP® system memory. If a theme is already saved in the PSP® system memory, a message confirming whether or not to overwrite it will be displayed.

Scene search

You can now search for a scene when playing a movie that is saved on Memory Stick Duo™ media.

You can select and play the scene you want to see from a thumbnail image. This is convenient when you want to quickly play only a specific scene.:

& Viewing a slideshow while listening to music

Simultaneous playback of content under (Music) and (Photo) is now supported.

You can view a slideshow of your favorite photographs while listening to music.:

Playing music while viewing a slideshow

You can now play music at the same time as viewing a slideshow under (Photo).

How to use

1. Start playback of music under (Music) in the home menu.
2. Press the HOME or SELECT button.
   The home menu will be displayed.
3. Go to (Photo), select the images or folder that you want to view in the slideshow, and then press the START button.

Hints

• If you press the HOME or SELECT button during simultaneous playback, the home menu will be displayed. You can then change the music or images.
• To quit, you must stop playing the slideshow and music separately.

Other new or revised features in version 3.72 (with 3.70 / 3.71):

• Games
  • New for 3.72: Support for PLAYSTATION ®Network titles has been expanded.
• Network
  • [Assign Buttons] has been added to the (Remote Play) menu.
• Video
  • Sequential playback of videos saved on Memory Stick Duo™ media is now supported.

You can update your system software by any of the following methods:

• Update using a PC »
  Download the update data to a PC, and then save on Memory Stick Duo™ media. Start the saved update data on your PSP® system to perform the update. Select the link above for update instructions.
  
• Network Update »
  Use the PSP® system's Network Update feature to perform the update. Select the link above for update instructions. Refer also to the instructions for the PSP® system.
  
• Update using a UMD »
  Use the update data included on a UMD™ to perform the update. Select the link above for update instructions.
  *As of October 30, 2007, this method is only available for updates up to version 3.71.

Customers Using PSP® System Software Version 1.52 or Earlier

When updating PSP® system software version 1.52 or earlier, you may not be able to perform a network update using the wireless LAN feature of the PSP® system.

• Update using a PC
• Update using a UMD™
  Use a UMD™ containing version 2.00 (or higher) update data to update the system, then perform a Network Update to obtain the latest version of the system software.