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Sony Computer Entertainment of America has launched the latest firmware update for the PSP. This firmware update, version 3.73, will include new options and functionality for the system but it will mainly address security patches and an issue with the UMD drive. Apparently there were some cases where the UMD drive occasionally stopped and failed to load data appropriately causing the game to freeze.

Here are the features and options included in PSP firmware update 3.73:

• 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.
  
• 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.
  
• Games :
  - 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.
  

The PSP’s software can be updated using a memory stick and downloading the update from Sony’s website to a PC and then running the program on the PSP. It can also be done directly on the PSP using its WiFi capabilities to download the update.

This update is only for North American versions of the PSP as it can cause trouble for devices purchased on other regions.

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