Sony PSP cracked

HACKERS HAVE worked out a way of unlocking Sony's PlayStation Portable so that they can play unauthorised programs and games.

A program which is spreading on the Internet this week allows control of the PSP, although it is a bit complicated. It requires two memory cards, which are switched while the PSP is working and could cause damage if done improperly.

However, the fact that it can be done will really annoys the suits at Sony who have had a policy of tight control over the machines. It also means that PSP games could be pirated.

According to Associated Press, there are some other problems with the hack. It only works with version 1.5 of the PSP. Sony have already issued version 1.51 and the hack does not work on the updated version.

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