It’s important to keep your PSP’s firmware up to date if you want to take advantage of all the great features that Sony has added. Many new game releases also require you to have a certain firmware version in order to play on your system. Luckily, updating your PSP’s firmware isn’t difficult, although it can be a little confusing at first.
How to update your PSP to the official 6.61 firmware (the latest official update)
However, keep in mind that if you want to do homebrew programming, updating your firmware may not be the best choice. However, if you only want to run official software and games, updating is the way to go.
Sony offers three different ways to update your PSP's firmware, so you can choose the method that works best for your internet connection and equipment. Since there are three different ways to update, the first step is to choose which one to use. Read the instructions for each if you're unsure and choose the method that works best for you.
The easiest way to update your firmware is to use the "system update" function on the PSP itself. You will need a wireless internet connection to use this method, so if you connect your computer via a cable or phone connection and do not use the internet on your PSP, you will need to choose another option. If you do have wireless access on your PSP, follow the steps below:
