Wipeout Pure
Wipeout Browser FAQ
| 0utc4st Posted 4/18/2005 7:31:03 AM | Since there are alot of questions being posted here I'll start a FAQ with the most common ones. I've tried to be as accurate and through as I can. If a question isn't answered in this post or is inaccurate check the replies since I can't edit the post to add updates or change answers. 1. Can you surf the internet using Wipeout Pure? Yes. Wipeout Pure has a browser built in for downloading new game content. There is a way to redirect the browser to a web portal which will allow you to surf the Internet. 2. Can you use other games to browse the Internet? Not at this time. Wipeout Pure is the only game that has a web browser built in. Sony will likily offer an offical browser sometime in the future (the Korea PSP launch in May will include a web browser). 3. Can is use a USB cable to surf the internet? No. You need access to a wireless router. Any wireless router that supports the 802.11b wireless protocol will work. 4. What does the browser look like? There is no menu bar, address box or scroll bars. All you see is the web page itself. Links and text boxes are highlighted with a blue outline when selected. 5. How do you get it to work? A step-by-step guide for browsing online using Wipeout Pure: In the PSP menu goto Settings ---> Network Settings ---> Infrastructure Mode ---> New Connection (you want to make a new connection so you can still use your default connection for regular game use).Create a new connection (name it something like Web Browser so you know what it is).Scan for an open network or manualy set the SSID and WEP (if you use it).In Address Settings goto Custom.In IP Address Settings go to AutomaticIn DNS Setting go to Manual and set the Primary DNS to 67.171.70.72 (this is what will let you get onling browsing). Leave the Seconday DNS as it is. Set Proxy Server as Do Not Use if you are not using one. Confirm the setting list and save the settings.Start up Wipeout Pure and go to the Download section. When it asks what connection to use select the connection you just set up and you should be directed to the web portal.This set-up will work for most people. If it is not working check to make sure your router isn't overriding the PSP DNS setting with its own. You can try setting the Secondary DNS in the router the same as the one you used for the PSP (be sure to write down the current setting so you can change it back if there are problems). If you are still having problems look through the forum as there are a lot of posts reguarding internet problems. If you stiil can't get it working post your question and be sure to include your set up (router, firewalls, PSP network settings etc.). Just posting "I can't get it to work!" will not help anyone solve your problem. 6. What are the web browser commands? Use the D-pad to navigate web pages, L will go back a page, R will go forward a page, Square refreshes the current page and X will select the highlighted link or open the PSP keyboard if a text box is selected. You can return to the web portal by pressing Start and selecting Return to Home Page. 7. It was working before but now it is not. Sometimes web portals will go offline. Try again later or try a different portal. 8. Are there other web portals? Yes. A couple are Riding the Clutch (you can make and save your own links!) - set the DNS to 64.5.48.92 and Game Tab - set the DNS to 66.98.192.68. Also search Google for PSP portal or PSP web portal for more. 9. Can you surf on any site? Most but not all sites work with the web browser. Sites that are heavy on images, use Flash or Java may not work. 10. The browser is so slow. Can I speed it up? You can improve the speed of the browser by turning off the WLAN Power Save in the PSP's Power Save Settings menu. 11. Can you download files to the memory stick? No. 12. Can I watch videos, listen to music or play games with the browser? No. The browser does not support video or sound. Also you can not play Flash or Java based web games. 13. Can I chat online? Yes. Check out PSPIRC. It is linked in most PSP web portals. 14. What about AIM, MSN Messenger, Yahoo Messenger etc.? Not as of yet. 15. Can I check my e-mail? If you can access your e-mail through a web form you can likily access it with the PSP. 16. Can my PSP get a virus from surfing the Internet? Not yet at least. Its possible that when someone figures out how to execute files on the PSP a virus will soon follow. But for now it is nothing to worry about. 17. Can I make my own web portal? You can make a web portal that runs on your local network. But I have yet to find a detailed guide on setting one up. I know of two methods. One way is to set up a DNS server and a web server on your network and the other is to modify the Hosts file, set up a proxy server and a web server on your network. If any one knows how to do this or of a site that tells you how to do this please post it here. 18. Can I surf from anywhere? You need to be inrange of an open 802.11b wireless connection. Typical range of wireless signals is 80-100 feet (may be more or less depending on the location). You won't be able to use a wireless connection that is using WEP unless you know the WEP key. 19. What browser is Wipeout Pure using? It appears to be a proprietary browser made for the PSP. It is probably not the offical browser as the browser released with the Korean PSP supports streaming video and music. 20. When will Sony release an offical browser? Nothing has been announced at this time other than the Korean PSP browser. But Sony will very likily release a web browser in the US in the near future. 21. The left side of my PSP gets warm while I'm browsing. Is this normal? Yes its normal. The WLAN antenna is located there and it is getting used a lot while surfing so it warms up a little. |
| Five_Spice Posted 4/18/2005 10:18:11 AM | ---I was wondering, does the web browser resize the pages for you? I wanted to play some web games on mine, because i heard it supports java. just wondering, and if it doesn't, do you think the official browser can? thanks, and nice post by the way. In war it does not matter who is right, only who is left. -Anonymousk |
| shadow griffin Posted 4/18/2005 1:16:45 PM | 12. Can I watch videos, listen to music or play games with the browser? No. The browser does not support video or sound. Also you can not play Flash or Java based web games. it might be useful to read the post next time --- (+.|____|ˇ:ˇ) - now playing - wipeout pure (damn rapier class) |
| toxbox Posted 4/18/2005 1:35:59 PM | I have a belkin 54g wireless router. Will this work? --- Current Playlist: Yoshi Touch and Go (DS), Rayman DS, Lumines (PSP), Twisted Metal: Head On (PSP). They are both good! *Uses Virtual Boy for flame sheild* |
| leporatti Posted 4/18/2005 2:33:37 PM | Hello everyone, i´m new here, so sorry if i make any mistake! I have a jap psp and a us wipeout, i´ve done all the settings for the internet browser, (primary DSN 67 171 70 72 and 0 0 0 0 as secondary) but it doesn´t work. It doesn´t even connect to the wipeout official download server. It just asks if i want to continue to a secure site (and then i have to press x button) and then apparently disconnects and asks again to choose a connection. What is my problem? Thanks anyone that can help me! |
| MiniLance Posted 4/18/2005 3:05:44 PM | Is there an Way to set it to resize the web pages to be view at the psp screen size? |
| shadow griffin Posted 4/18/2005 3:20:06 PM | [This message was deleted at the request of the original poster] |
| Five_Spice Posted 4/18/2005 4:20:19 PM | "it might be useful to read the post next time" First, I was posting this from my friend's PDA. Ever try posting a message on a PDA? If you did, you would know why I missed the Java comment. Besides, you totally missed the point of my question. What I asked was, did the author of the post think that java would be possible on the official browser. And, if you actually could understand the english language, you would realize most of my question was directed to "does it resize the pages?" If it did, then it is likely the official browser will, and if it can, then I would be able to play web games on it. I think you were just eager to prove someone wrong, and missed the gist of my question --- War does not determine who is right - only who is left. -Bertrand Russell |
| shadow griffin Posted 4/18/2005 4:34:17 PM | First, I was posting this from my friend's PDA. Ever try posting a message on a PDA? If you did, you would know why I missed the Java comment pointless excuse Besides, you totally missed the point of my question. What I asked was, did the author of the post think that java would be possible on the official browser. heres part of your post ---I was wondering, does the web browser resize the pages for you? I wanted to play some web games on mine, because i heard it supports java. just wondering, and if it doesn't, do you think the official browser can? If im not mistaken thats part of your question, or at least you stating that you heard the web browser supports java therefore implying that you believed it did --- (+.|____|ˇ:ˇ) - now playing - wipeout pure (damn rapier class) |
| Five_Spice Posted 4/18/2005 4:42:34 PM | First, I don't feel like getting into a fight here, so instead of arguing I'll just clarify. Yes, I did mention that I heard Java was supported by the Wipeout Pure browser. Yes, I was wrong about that. And yes, I probably should have read the entire post, although it was difficult on a PDA, where the ad on the right of the page takes up the whole screen. However, I never said that wasn't a part of my question. It's written there, of course its a part. What I said was, you missed the point. Of course, the point was, does it resize pages for you. After all thats the first thing I asked. The Java question was merely an after-thought. --- In war it does not matter who is right, only who is left. -Anonymous |
