Sony adds Google search to PSP XMB

Written by Jim Squires

Monday, 16 June 2008 12:26

While we're all sitting around waiting for the mythical PS3 firmware update with in-game XMB and 2D trophies that is rumored to be hitting this month, Sony has decided to tease us by putting the words "firmware" and "XMB" in a completely unrelated press release. Later this week PSP firmware 4.0 will be releasing, and it's going to include Google Search right in the XMB. Definitely a really good idea -- it's bound to get people not using the browser (like myself) to give it a whirl again. Here's the official word;

Sony Computer Entertainment America (SCEA) today announced that the next system software update for PSP®(PlayStation®Portable) will be available this week. PSP system will be upgraded to firmware 4.00, which adds the Google™ search engine directly to the XMB™ (XrossMediaBar) user interface, making Web searches easier and more convenient on PSP.
The Google search engine will be accessible under the XMB’s “Network” category through a new “Internet Search” icon. The new feature will deliver the same Google search results as when searching on www.google.com. The functionality also has an input history recall of up to 20 items for more efficient browsing. Working with Google to offer its superior search technology demonstrates SCEA’s commitment to further enhance the mobile entertainment experience on PSP system.

Fantastic -- now where's my damned PS3 update?

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written by Mike, June 17, 2008

Considering i never use the PSP for browsing i don't see when i'll ever use this, but whatever.

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written by Tenshi, June 18, 2008

What a bunch of crap... the last thing I need is more icons on my XMB... especially ones that do things I CAN ALREADY DO!!! Its completely obvious that Sony doesn't really care what their customers want... I guarantee you that they got a big payout from google for adding this function and that is the real reason behind it.

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written by Rob, September 19, 2008

Tenshi, seriously u have to think in a broader perspective... Sony has a good track record to their costumers and they do produce the best tech in electronics.. google has a lot ot offer though and they have always been psp friendly especially when it comes down to downloading video, google automatically gives you the option of downloading it for your psp. seriously tenshi that was a stupid comment if u think about it. how i see it is Company to Company friendliness... ..

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