PlayStation Portable Firmware 6.10 Ready and Available for Download

Sony has announced having released a new firmware version for the PlayStation Portable handheld labeled 6.10. The company is emphasizing the fact that those who bought a new PSP Go need to apply the firmware in order to make sure that their systems are fully compatible with all PSP games.

But the update does more than just ensure compatibility, as there are some new features introduced. Users are advised to get the new firmware as soon as possible.

One of the features in question is the fresh SenseMe, a music-oriented application based on the 12 Tone Analysis technology developed by Sony and allowing all the music tracks coming from Media Go to be analyzed and then put in one of the twelve categories available, from Newly Added to Relax. The idea is to permit users to quickly label their music without the need to check out each track separately.

Media Go is also set to get some enhancements with firmware update 6.10. The application is used if you intend to access the PlayStation Store from the PC in order to transfer, purchase, backup or restore PlayStation Portable videogames. The update adds a new look for Media Go and allows for playlists to be created and then exported to the PlayStation Portable.

The 6.10 firmware update adds a feature unique to the PSP Go. The new tethering function permits the handheld to actually connect via Bluetooth to another device, such as a mobile phone, in order to access the Internet and get to the PlayStation Store. This enables users of the fresh Sony device to access the Internet when they are not in range of a WiFi hot spot as long as they can piggyback on a Bluetooth connection.