As with many other video game consoles, hackers have discovered and created several "hacks" for the PSP that allow users to perform functions not originally intended by Sony. Before the PSP was even released, hackers had discovered how to hack it so that the portable device could access the Internet.Kotaku.com: PSP online hack (December 7, 2004)
PSP Fast Facts
- Released in Japan on December 12, 2004
- Released in North America on March 24, 2005
- Uses Universal Media Disc (UMD) for storage
- In February of 2009, Sony announced that 50 million PSPs had been sold worldwideCVG: PSP: 50 million sold (February 13, 2009)
- Less than three months after the PSP was released, hackers had completely cracked the code, which they then published onlineBusiness Week: Attack of the PlayStation Hackers (December 1, 2005)
Sony Sues Datel
In early January of 2009, Sony announced that it was filing a lawsuit against Datel over the planned release of Datel's Max Power Digital tool. Datel's tool would allow PSP users to place their devices in "Service Mode." Once in service mode, the device could be loaded with the gamer's choice of custom firmware, including not only officially licensed games, but also unofficial homemade games and pirated software.CrunchGear: Sony sues Datel over its Max Power Digital tool...(January 14, 2009)
