A new PSP firmware actually worth talking about? Yes! A huge update is set to hit the PSP on December 18, Sony Japan announced today. Firmware 3.80 includes two features, the first of which is support for the Japan-only 1seg (TV Tuner) peripheral. Secondly the update will include internet radio functionality, as well as upgraded RSS capabilities and the ability to search video clips by scene.

It’s great to hear that Sony is packing some worthwhile features into firmware 3.80. While support for the TV Tuner peripheral will undoubtedly be Japan-only, we’re hoping that the internet radio feature makes it over to other regions.

PSP Firmware 3.80 [Impress Watch]

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