PSP® System Software Update
The PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system software update may include security patches, new or revised settings and features and other items, which will change your current operating system. We encourage you to check this page from time to time for software updates and to always maintain your system to use the latest version of the system software.
An update to the PSP® system software was released on October 1, 2009. You can use this update to upgrade your system software to version 6.10.
Notices
- This update is for customers who own PSP® systems with model numbers PSP-1001, PSP-2001 , PSP-3001 or PSP-N1001, sold in North America. DO NOT update your PSP® system through this website if you purchased your system outside North America. There is no guarantee of proper operation with models sold outside North America.
- Do not perform updates using any data other than the official update data provided by Sony Computer Entertainment over a network or on disc media, and do not perform updates by methods other than those described in the product documentation or in this site. If an update is performed using data from another source, by another method, or with a PSP® system that has been altered or modified in any way, the PSP® system may not operate properly and may not be able to install the official update data. Any of these actions may void the PSP® system warranty and affect your ability to obtain warranty services and repair services from Sony Computer Entertainment.
- For customers using PSP® system software version 2.80 or earlier:
PSP® systems with system software version 2.80 or earlier do not correctly recognize high-capacity Memory Stick PRO Duo™ with more than 4 GB of free (recordable) memory space. For further details, select
here.
- The system software included within this product is subject to a limited license from Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Refer to
http://www.scei.co.jp/psp-eula for further details.
- If your PSP® system software version is 6.10 (or later), you do not need to perform this update. To check the version of your system software, go to
(Settings) > [System Settings] > [System Information]. The information is shown in the [System Software] field.
- Depending on the software title, you may not be able to play without first updating the system software.
- This system software update includes all features contained in previous versions.
- 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.
- Depending on your PSP® system software version, the screen images and icons appearing on this website may differ from the actual product.
- Some of the features and functions described in this website are applicable only to specific PSP-1000/2000/3000 series systems, as indicated by the
, 
, and 
icons.
- Some of the features and functions described in this website are applicable only to PSP-N1000 series (PSP®go) systems, as indicated by the
icon.
- Unless specifically identified by a PSP series icon, listed features are applicable to all models.
The PSP® system software version 6.10 update includes the following:
Music
(SensMe™ channels) has been added as a new feature.
The SensMe™ channels application uses Sony's proprietary 12 Tone Analysis technology to evaluate music tracks that have been imported from the Media Go application to the PSP® system. The application automatically categorizes the tracks into 12 channels such as “Relax” and “Dance”. You can select a music channel to match the time of day or to match your mood.
To use the SensMe™ channels application on your PSP® system, you must first download the application to your system. > See details
- You can now import playlists that are created using the Media Go application.
You can import Media Go music playlists directly to your PSP® system so that you can enjoy the music wherever you go.
- Media Go version 1.2 or later is required to use this feature. (Media Go 1.2 released on Oct. 1, 2009.)
- For details about installing Media Go on your PC, visit http://www.sonycreativesoftware.com/products/mediago/
- For details about using Media Go, refer to Media Go help.
Other new or revised features in version 6.10
Settings
- In [Display Panel Close Options] under
(System Settings), the design for the [Standard] theme has been changed.
Game
- [Update] has been added to the options menu for games.
By selecting this option, you can connect your system to the Internet and check whether update data is available for the game in use. If update data is available, you can use this option to download and install the update data.
PlayStation®Network
- [Memory Stick™] has been added as a save destination for content that is downloaded from PlayStation®Store.
- A new category for ‘minigames’ called [minis] was added under
(PlayStation®Store). You can go to this category under (PlayStation®Store) to download (purchase) minigames that can be played simply and easily on your system.
Other
- The Dial-up Networking (DUN) profile has been added as one of the supported Bluetooth® profiles. > See details
You can update your system software by any of the following methods:
- System Update »
Use the PSP® system's wireless LAN feature to connect to the Internet and to perform the update. Select the link above for update instructions. Refer also to the instructions for the PSP® system.
- Update using a PC »
Download the update data to a PC, and then save on Memory Stick™ media or system storage. Start the saved update data on your PSP® system to perform the update. Select the link above for update instructions.
- 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 1, 2009, this method is only available for updates up to version 6.00.
For 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 networking feature of the PSP® system.
In this case, use one of the following methods to update the system software.
