Sony are set to roll out a firware upgrade for the PSP which will allow users to search Google over a WiFi network

According to GameBIZ news Sony say that \ that with the next firmware upgrade (4.00), which will be available this week, the PSP will get Google Search added directly to the portable's XMB (XrossMediaBar). The search functionality will be listed as "Internet Search" under the Network category on XMB.

"The new feature will deliver the same Google search results as when searching on www.google.com. The functionality also has an input history recall of up to 20 items for more efficient browsing. Working with Google to offer its superior search technology demonstrates SCEA's commitment to further enhance the mobile entertainment experience on PSP system," SCEA noted.

In addition to Google Search, the new firmware will enable users to change viewing speed during playback of videos stored on a Memory Stick Pro Duo, which means videos can be watched quickly or slowed down to listen more carefully to speech.