Does the PSP prefer wi-fi or performance?
Category: Sony PSP, Posted: 08/13/2007 at 07:52AM CDT by Eddie Inzauto, Senior Editor
In a development that doesn't seem to make much sense, it appears that the 333Mhz CPU speed that was recently unlocked with firmware 3.50 will not be available for use during wi-fi play. If the WLAN switch is turned on, the handheld will have a speed limit of 222Mhz.
Sony's Dave Karraker had this to say regarding the issue:
"The recent firmware upgrade (3.50) that removed the restriction on the PSP's CPU speed enables developers to utilize speeds either lower or higher than the default 222MHz, up to the full 333MHz clock speed. The article is correct that increased CPU speed cannot be used with the PSP's wireless feature. SCEA is working closely with the development community to take full advantage of this new functionality where appropriate for their titles."
That...sorta blows. It means that games utilizing wi-fi will either run completely in 222Mhz mode, or that crafting a single-player experience that runs at full speed will require further development effort.
Is this all for the sake of battery life? Is it worth it?
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That's kinda...lame you're right. I am a PSP owner, but to be honest I can't really find anyone else with a PSP, let alone someone who plays the same games as I do. In all my history as a handheld owner, I've used them for multiplay for a total of like 3 times, of course that could very well just be a function of less friends...
Yes i imagine it is for the sake of the battery.....it sucks ass and i can't imagine it lasting more than a couple of hours with 333MHz, wifi and the lowest screen brightness....your basicly asking for your psp to die.