PSP Brite may lead Sony's fight against piracy, homebrew

[xtop]

http://www.pspfanboy.com/2008/08/27/...racy-homebrew/

While many argue that the homebrew community offers PSP owners a wealth of content that doesn't hurt games developers, Sony would disagree. The staggering amount of piracy on the system has created a situation where even cheap, high-profile games like Patapon are downloaded illegally far more than actually purchased. In spite of terrific hardware sales, software simply hasn't performed well, especially outside of Japan. With developers and publishers reluctant to create new content on a system that never breaks NPD's software top 10 charts, Sony had to change something ... and fast.

Kris Erickson of PSP World postulates that the speed in which Sony has upgraded its PSP hardware from the popular PSP-2000 series may be indicative of a new plan to combat piracy and homebrew. While the brighter screen is appreciated, it seems like too little to warrant yet another reboot of the hardware -- that is, unless something internal has changed. The new PSP-Brite system may have better hardware measures against piracy -- a direction foretold by SCEE boss David Reeves not too long ago.

However, the incredibly dedicated homebrew community -- whether or not they understand their responsibility in creating the current drought of PSP games -- will undeniably continue to hack the new PSP to find new exploits. Unfortunately for Sony, backwards compatability with old PSP firmware and software will continue to work as a Trojan horse against the company.

i've been saying exactly this lol

[sega_smasher]

its a shame really that people cant spend the money on great games. i for one am angry about the pirating scene (not the homebrew, yes there is a difference). its reasons like them that we yet to have top titles in our grasp. phantasy star portable, monster hunter freedom 2nd G. and explains the drought too. makes me angry. >=(

[richieb1971]

Sony don't care, those 16GB Duo pros are flying off shelves.

[Shin-Ra]

I'm sure they'd rather sell MS Duo's and PSP software.

[dereksworl]

Originally Posted by Shin-Ra

I'm sure they'd rather sell MS Duo's and PSP software.

how much are the 16gb now. cus i need 13gb's to back up my PS3

[dpomp]

Originally Posted by dereksworl

how much are the 16gb now. cus i need 13gb's to back up my PS3

amazon got it for 143 !!!

http://www.amazon.com/Sony-MSMT16G-M...1067009&sr=8-4

[dereksworl]

Originally Posted by dpompeo

amazon got it for 143 !!!

http://www.amazon.com/Sony-MSMT16G-M...1067009&sr=8-4

like 143 dollars?!! thats a grip

EDIT: anybody got one they wanna sell..............for much, much cheaper?

[chnandler_bong]

Originally Posted by dereksworl

how much are the 16gb now. cus i need 13gb's to back up my PS3

For a PS3 I would rather use CF or SDHC. Those are much cheaper.

[dereksworl]

Originally Posted by chnandler_bong

For a PS3 I would rather use CF or SDHC. Those are much cheaper.

Sorry, im not hip on the acronyms. what are CF & SDHC? SDHC......Star Dust Handi Cap

[chnandler_bong]

Originally Posted by dereksworl

Sorry, im not hip on the acronyms. what are CF & SDHC? SDHC......Star Dust Handi Cap

LOL

CF = Compact Flash
SDHC = Secure Digital High Capacity (Secure Digital > 2 GB)

[dereksworl]

Originally Posted by chnandler_bong

LOL

CF = Compact Flash
SDHC = Secure Digital High Capacity (Secure Digital > 2 GB)

oh. Compact flash? how much are those for maybe like a 20gb? or do the even make them with that much space

[dpomp]

Originally Posted by dereksworl

oh. Compact flash? how much are those for maybe like a 20gb? or do the even make them with that much space

http://www.amazon.com/DATA-16GB-Turb...1077332&sr=8-7

$36 for 16gb

[Branden]

Originally Posted by xtop

http://www.pspfanboy.com/2008/08/27/...racy-homebrew/
i've been saying exactly this lol

i don't have a PSP yet. i was planning on getting one a couple weeks ago but then heard about PSP-3000 and decided to hold off. again.
the only reason i have for wanting a PSP is so i can port my favourite (and legally purchased) PS1 games to it, via homebrew (which i am legally entitled to do).
should i get a PSP-2000 while i can? or should i chance it and wait for PSP-3000?

[xtop]

Originally Posted by Branden

i don't have a PSP yet. i was planning on getting one a couple weeks ago but then heard about PSP-3000 and decided to hold off. again.
the only reason i have for wanting a PSP is so i can port my favourite (and legally purchased) PS1 games to it, via homebrew (which i am legally entitled to do).
should i get a PSP-2000 while i can? or should i chance it and wait for PSP-3000?

theres a chance the 3k never gets hacked, so i'd wait it out if thats the route you wanna take. it wont be hard finding a 2k tho

[dereksworl]

Originally Posted by dpompeo

http://www.amazon.com/DATA-16GB-Turb...1077332&sr=8-7

$36 for 16gb

Holy crap thats cheap. it looks like a regular SD card. is that what it is?

[chnandler_bong]

Originally Posted by dereksworl

Holy crap thats cheap. it looks like a regular SD card. is that what it is?

Yes sir. Grab one and go nuts.

EDIT: Actually, check that, don't go buy one just yet. I'm not sure how high capacity the PS3 can handle, and I can't quickly find a reference. Anyone else provide an answer?

[dereksworl]

Originally Posted by chnandler_bong

Yes sir. Grab one and go nuts.

EDIT: Actually, check that, don't go buy one just yet. I'm not sure how high capacity the PS3 can handle, and I can't quickly find a reference. Anyone else provide an answer?

What does that mean? so it wont work?

PS. i really gotta get my tech points up

[chnandler_bong]

Originally Posted by dereksworl

What does that mean? so it wont work?

PS. i really gotta get my tech points up

That means that there is a chance that it may not work, and until I see what the logical limit on what the PS3 I wouldn't want to buy something that may not work.

[dereksworl]

Originally Posted by chnandler_bong

That means that there is a chance that it may not work, and until I see what the logical limit on what the PS3 I wouldn't want to buy something that may not work.

hmm, cool thanks. i'll try to google it.