PSP Firmware 3.96 Included On Hot Shots Golf 2 UMD Disc

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Over at our partner site LAN.ST, Mathieulh has discovered that a firmware 3.96 update is included on the recently released UMD disc title Hot Shots Golf 2. It's unclear why Sony chose not to officially release the update, but according to reports, the firmware does not include any new features, with the official changelog simply listing expanded support for PlayStation Network titles -- an all too familiar change.

More than likely, this is a compatibility update for Hot Shots Golf 2, which would explain why Sony has not bothered to release the firmware through Network Update.

A 3.96 update in Hot Shots Golf Open Tee 2 !? [LAN.ST]

 

[TimTiger]

My opinion is that it's sony trying to take advantage that there is no new M33 firmware as of yet. Basically put out a title that people would want to play and force them to upgrade to play it.

 

[frosty5689]

I'm pretty sure Hot Shots Golf 2 would work on 3.90 M33=O

 

[Chilly Willy]

I'm pretty sure Hot Shots Golf 2 would work on 3.90 M33=O

I think you're thinking of the PSX HSG2. This HSG2 is a brand new game specifically for the PSP.

 

[frosty5689]

I'm thinking of the PSP one. Anyways... someone could just try it and see=O

 

[Richlando]

<p>It works.</p> It only requires the upgrade if you are below 380..odd though.Why go all the way up to 396 if 380 is the required firmware.

I made this as well from my umd:

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[frosty5689]

They always do that. It's like Crisis Core "requiring" 3.90, but it runs on like 3.80=)

 

[Acerthief]

It works.
It only requires the upgrade if you are below 380..odd though.Why go all the way up to 396 if 380 is the required firmware.

I made this as well from my umd:

They always do that. It's like Crisis Core "requiring" 3.90, but it runs on like 3.80=)

Bet it's for sercurity reasons. They just don't have the goddamn guts to say so.

 

[B2K24]

This is really an awesome game I have been so hooked since I bought it.
Very impressed with this title.
I recommend everyone get this one.
It's gameplay and graphics are pretty good.

 

[Acerthief]

Well people with basica knowledge of what each prx in flash0 does, and know a bit of hex and such, you can check out here.

http://lan.st/showpost.php?p=11041&postcount=32