Update: Hate to say I told ya so… But FreePlay has confirmed it — the recently discovered PSPgo save game exploit has been patched in firmware 6.20. Womp waaa…

You may miss it if you’re using 5.50 GEN-D2… That reports the latest version of the system software is already installed, which is no longer the case… Firmware 6.20 is live right now.

What’s new? Straight from Eric Lempell:

• Digital Comics Reader – PlayStation Network Digital Comics is a new service launching in December. It will allow you to download hundreds of classic and new comics from the PlayStation Store and read them page by page or frame by frame on your PSP system. Firmware update (v6.20) includes the Digital Comics reader application, which you’ll find under a new section called “Extras” on the XMB. Please note, the comic reader is an additional download; once you’ve loaded (v6.20) onto your system, simply click on the comic reader icon under “Extras” to download it to your PSP. In addition, you’ll be able to try out a free digital comic sample from the service soon. Visit www.playstationcomics.com for more information.
• Export video/photo playlists – This is a new feature that allows you to export your video and photo playlists from your PC to your PSP system through Media Go. Download the latest version of Media Go (v1.3) for this and a few additional enhancements.

I wouldn’t be updating so quickly if you’re a PSPgo owner, or an owner of any Pandora-proof PSP for that matter… Wait and see whether or not this update patches the recently discovered/rumoured exploit that my main man Beaker covered earlier last week. We’ll keep you posted.

Download: PSP Firmware 6.20

Update: PRXdecrypter 2.3:

• “Analyze files” option added to menu – displays info about the files without changing them
• User module keys up to 6.00, not sure if they’re the ones used in the firmware though!
• Fixed decryption issue – extra data added to decrypted files
• Rewritten kernel modules for 2.XX+ allowing fewer external files and cleaner code
• Rewritten handling of compressions – 1.50 has RLZ with the correct file, 2.71 to 3.80 have RLZ, 3.80+ has KL3E, KL4E and may have RLZ depending on the exact firmware version

Only for the hardcores, the real hackers, or for those who have the hunger to broaden their horizons… Get in deep with jas0nuk’s PRXdecrypter. It can decrypt / decompress / extract all this:

• firmware modules from official firmwares (1.00-5.00+)
• updater modules from official updaters (1.00-5.00+), including obfuscated ones
• official updater DATA.PSP
• reboot.bin and reboot_02g.bin from all retail firmwares
• EBOOT.BIN and modules from all retail games (up to 6.00), and non-retail/testing EBOOT.BIN files
• M33 custom firmware modules
• RLZ files
• KL4E files
• meimg.img and me_sdimg.img
• demos and game sharing DATA.PSP files
• index.dat
• 1SEG.PBP

Download: PRXdecrypter 2.3

- source: maxconsole

Update: And here it is… PSP Firmware Update 6.10.

Look at Sony acting all cool with their new firmware update… *Razor Ramon’s a toothpick* In our world it’s Yoshihiro and his 5.55/6.00 Games Decrypter. Join us, see what’s up.

But for real, Sony is preppin’ to release their 6.10 firmware update, which is of course aimed towards new PSPgo owners. Check it, from the L-Man himself:

PSP update (v6.10) will be available soon. This is a big update for us in preparation for the launch of PSPgo. New PSPgo owners should make sure to download the update to ensure full compatibility with MediaGo and with all PSP titles. Here are some of the key features we’ll be introducing:

SensMe

SensMe channels is a new music application for PSP that uses Sony’s proprietary 12 Tone Analysis technology to evaluate music tracks that have been imported from Media Go application on your PC to your PSP. The application automatically categorizes the tracks into 12 channels such as “Relax” or “Newly Added”. Check out the walk-thru demo to see how it works.

- Eric Lempel

Download: PSP Firmware Update 6.10

My man, FreePlay… I’ve been a Team Mack skeptic since the very beginning of their video-making shenanigans, and with good reason; for one, I’ve yet to see the new 6.00 theme colours in any of their videos. Factor that aside; FreePlay drops the devastation bomb on their nonsense by showcasing the finer differences between Sony’s official 6.00 system update and their RCO-crafted one.

The GEN team has de-crypty-crypted PSP firmware 6.00, analyzed those unencrypted bits and bytes, and has now shared their findings…

Here’s what up –

(Translated by way of Google Translate)

First:

We have therefore launched a program to compare files of 5.50 and 6.00. You see below the result which indicates that all files are different and have been recompiled (normal since the change of key), and you can see the newcomers of firmware 6.00 – Rated Only in (first) – and disappearance compared to 5.50 – Rated Only in (seconds).

For that list; see here.

Second:

The PRX system directory that you were all set to jou(?) and again, there is a change. Note the appearance of PRX following: codec_01g.prx, codec_02g.prx, codepage.prx, libgameupdate.prx, libmp4.prx, mlnbridge_msapp.prx, mp4msv.prx, np_campaign.prx, power_01g.prx, power_02g.prx, umdcache. prx, usb1seg.prx, usbdmb.prx) and disappearance of others codec.prx, idmanager.prx, impose.prx, power.prx, umdcache_02g.prx, usb1seg_02g.prx.

Third (Conclusion):

The first stage of the discovery of 6.00 has therefore been reached and our team of developers will therefore continue its investigations to try to bring us more information about this topic. Note that Dark_Alex said he was not working on 6.00 M33 and that for the moment, no public 6.00 GEN is still expected.

The “no public 6.00 GEN is still expected” throws me off… I’m not sure if that’s an error on Google Translate’s part or what. If anyone is able to provide a better, more accurate translation, please do so in the comments below. Thanks.

Props GEN.

- source: pspgen

Update: Cool… A video showcasing 6.00 courtesy of WEED LOVER:

Update: Hrm… Even Lempel doesn’t mention any of the PSP GO features on his latest PlayStation Blog post. Why’s that?

Update: All right; first impressions… Nothing overly exciting… Plenty of new theme colours… Big whoop. 6.00!? C’mon… More like 5.56 or something. I’m more interested in the PSPgo and the Bluetooth Internet dealio. The change log posted below is spot-on with exception of the PSP GO specifics; I can’t confirm that until October. Anyway, let me reiterate:

PSP Firmware 6.00:

• PlayStation Store Games can now be grouped and displayed in folders based on their expire date under [GAME]
• Importing of playlists from the Media GO! applications is now supported under Music
• Under [Settings] > [Network Update] has been changed to [System Update]
• The number of Colors that can be selected under [Settings] > [Theme Settings] has been increased
• The PSP GO! system can now connect to the Internet via a Bluetooth modem such as a mobile phone

And furthermore…

• Revisions to strengthen security has been added. (Internet Browser)

Anyone spot anything that went unmentioned?

Now to Pandora myself back to 5.50 GEN.

It’s out — Get PSP Firmware 6.00 now via Network/System Update or download it below. More to come… Updating…

Download: PSP Firmware 6.00

According to ps3-sense.nl: PSP Firmware 6.00 is set for release very soon… I’m talking September 10th soon. And I’m making this next assumption based on ps3-sense’s word and Sony’s track record when it comes to new firmware releases; 6.00 may be available tonight at midnight or shortly thereafter. So keep your WiFi connected and your PSP in check.

PS3-Sense.nl even has the inside scoop on the supposed changes:

• PlayStation Store Games can now be grouped and displayed in folders based on their expire date under [GAME]
• Importing of playlists from the Media GO! applications is now supported under Music
• Under [Settings] > [Network Update] has been changed to [System Update]
• The number of Colors that can be selected under [Settings] > [Theme Settings] has been increased
• In [Display Panel Close Options] under [Settings] > [System Settings], the design for the [Standard] option has been changed
• The PSP GO! system can now connect to the Internet via a Bluetooth modem such as a mobile phone

At the current moment: Network/System Update is still serving up 5.51.

- source: ps3-sense.nl

Released to legitimate/licensed PSP developers is firmware 6.00 beta. It’s clear Sony has taken the motherly role in protecting their newborn: the PSPgo. PSPGEN, who we all know and trust, shed some light on the 6.00 situation…

Sony has no doubt performed a serious firmware audit plugging all known vulnerabilities — even unpublished kernel exploits — found in the current firmware versions, which of course leaves their new hand-held much harder to hack; or any [newer] PSP that is upgraded to 6.00+ for that matter. Those are the details we know right now. We’ll keep you posted.

- source: pspgen

From GamesCom MaGiXieN shares video evidence of PSP Firmware 5.70. Will the PSPgo be shipped with said firmware? It’s possible, who knows…

Now I only speak un peu français, so I have no idea what you’re looking at in terms of XMB items and such. Nonetheless, here it is…

- source: pspgen

Potentially some good news… Let me take you back to July 8th when the Medal of Honor: Heroes exploit by kgsws was showcased. Well, firmware 5.55 — currently shipped with G.I. Joe The Rise of Cobra UMD and select other titles — remains vulnerable to said exploit. Check it out:

Download: MOHH Exploit v2

- source: plaza.rakuten.co.jp