So if you made the "mistake" of upgrading your PSP to firmware version 2.5 or
2.6 just to find out that your precious homebrew would no longer load, it seems you now have a questionably-legal way to
downgrade back to version 1.5 and all the emulation fun that goes along with it. Several forums dedicated to Sony's portable console are reporting that hackers using the handles Dark_Alex and Hitchhikr have succeeded in creating a workaround that exploits files from the 1.5 updater to overwrite the current firmware, although owners of so-called "TA-082" PSPs are warned not to attempt the procedure unless they fancy a bricked device. Furthermore, since you're required to either download the necessary 1.5 swag or get it from a friend, you're probably breaking some anti-piracy laws here, so of course we can't put our stamp of approval on this hack. That's all for now, but the battle between Sony and the homebrew community is far from over, so keep your eyes peeled for the next installment in this exciting saga.
Filed under: Gaming, Handhelds
PSP firmware versions 2.5 and 2.6 now downgradeable originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 02 Jul 2006 16:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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