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Sony PSP 5.0.1 firmware update out now

New firmware 5.0.1 update for the Sony PSP should resolve Memory Stick problems introduced by the 5.0 update.

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Gaming | by C.K. Sample III | Thu Oct 23, 2008 12:00PM | 6 comments

Sony has released firmware 5.0.1 for the Sony PSP. This update fixes a problem introduced by version 5.0 firmware that would misreport 8GB and 16GB Memory Stick cards as being out of space when trying to download content via the PlayStation Store. 

To install the update, connect your PSP to it's AC adapter, then on the home screen navigate to Settings, scroll down to Network Update and click the X button. Select your wireless connection and click X, wait for the connection to activate and then once the PSP tells you an update is available, click X to proceed downloading the firmware . After it finishes downloading, choose install now and follow the on-screen instructions. If your battery level is too low, you may have to charge it before the PSP will allow you to continue installation.

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external link PSP Firmware 5.01 Out Now [PSP] [Gizmodo]
external link PSP firmware v5.0 flawed, v5.01 coming soon,… [CrunchGear]
external link Sony says 5.01 PSP firmware update will fix… [Engadget]

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greg external link (7:22 PM on Thu Oct 23, 2008)

i assume you mean '8GB' and '16GB' cards

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C.K. Sample III external link (7:29 PM on Thu Oct 23, 2008)

Yes. Thanks Greg. Fixed now.

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mdog (10:46 PM on Wed Oct 29, 2008)

oooh this firmware rox playstation store on the psp its like a deam come true

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Anonymous (4:24 AM on Tue Nov 11, 2008)

kindly hav a downgrade patch or to fix it??

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Anonymous (4:23 AM on Tue Nov 11, 2008)

this update could not play ISO games !!!

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Freak (12:08 AM on Tue Jan 27, 2009)

need som help guys ...i have downloaded this update but the update cannot be installed to the psp .... and it shows a DCDCDC error ... so how can i fix this problem .....

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