[PSP] Buying a PSP
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PostPosted: Mon, 20th Jun 2011 20:05    Post subject: [PSP] Buying a PSP
I finnaly decided to buy myself a PSP since it has a gigantic game library by now. I see an offer for a PSP2000, which is already unlocked, for 90€ on a local site. Is the 2000 version fully hackable, even the latest firmware? Should i go for a 3000 or the Go version instead?
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PostPosted: Mon, 20th Jun 2011 20:20    Post subject:
The 3000 and Go are tricky to crack, requiring some very meh workarounds, you'd be best off with the 2000 -- IMO. VGADeadcafe is more clued up with the PSP scene than I am lately, I just haven't been following it as much.
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PostPosted: Mon, 20th Jun 2011 20:24    Post subject:
Ok great. I'll track down some more information in the meanwhile, gonna buy it tomorrow if everything will point to 2000 being the best for cfw.
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PostPosted: Mon, 20th Jun 2011 20:28    Post subject:
To be honest, I *believe* the PSP2000 is the all-round best choice. It can be hacked as easily as the PSP1k, has twice the RAM, a better DPAD and can use the same homebrew/apps as the PSP1k - and even some that the 1k can't, like enhanced emulators, due to the expanded RAM.
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PostPosted: Mon, 20th Jun 2011 20:34    Post subject:
Thanks for the advice Sabin Wink
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PostPosted: Mon, 20th Jun 2011 20:38    Post subject:
Everything is pretty much hacked, you don't even need to use custom firmware. Well, you can't anyway on newer models.

You can run signed versions of any homebrew, among others a homebrew loader which launches almost all game isos. While being on official firmware.

After you buy it, either the used 2000 if it's in good shape, or a new one, post if you're not sure what to do. If you try to flash custom firmware on a 2000 model with v3 mmotherboard, or a 3000 or a Go, then you'll get bricked. Models up to the 2000 with the v2 or earlier mobo are flashable.

But like I said, newer firmware are exploitable so you can temporarily load hacked firmware or you can use signed homebrew.
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PostPosted: Mon, 20th Jun 2011 20:45    Post subject:
or buy a brandnew PSP3000 an,d buy the games that are worth it to you

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Metal-Gear-Solid-Peace-Walker/dp/B002YD7E0A/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1308594747&sr=8-1

even the best game is only $15 pounds ( 16.5 euros ) brand new, i am sure by now you can find it all on ebay alot cheaper.
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PostPosted: Mon, 20th Jun 2011 20:48    Post subject:
Or buy a brand new 3000 and pirate all games.

Just don't get the Go, it sucks.
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PostPosted: Mon, 20th Jun 2011 21:00    Post subject:
<3 my Go.. I have a 1000 and a Go and I use my Go all the time. The built in storage is ace and its tiny!

I use mine for PS games and emulators mainly.
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PostPosted: Mon, 20th Jun 2011 21:07    Post subject:
I think i'm gonna go with the 2000, the guy is also providing a 8gb memory card and the pictures show it to be in great shape. Gotta ask him which cfw he has on it though. Will report back Smile
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PostPosted: Mon, 20th Jun 2011 21:38    Post subject:
I recommend you pick up one of those Photofast CR5400 sticks. They're a custom adaptor that supports 2 MicroSDs, up to 16GB each, and combines them into one Very Happy I've got one (with 2x8GB MSDs) and it's AWESOME. The read/write speeds are great and the expanded, cheap, storage is brilliant.
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PostPosted: Mon, 20th Jun 2011 21:40    Post subject:
Yeah, my 2000 looks great as well, too bad the power cord doesn't properly connect. Laughing

sYn, the Go's screen is too small. Unacceptable for me. Also, it slides which is ultra-fail for comfort.
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PostPosted: Mon, 20th Jun 2011 21:54    Post subject:
Apparently the guy has already sold the PSP2000 :/. Going to find another offer, probably going to be a 3004, since the site is full of em.
That Photofast sounds interesting, will look into it when i buy the psp Smile.
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PostPosted: Mon, 20th Jun 2011 22:05    Post subject:
VGAdeadcafe wrote:
Yeah, my 2000 looks great as well, too bad the power cord doesn't properly connect. Laughing

sYn, the Go's screen is too small. Unacceptable for me. Also, it slides which is ultra-fail for comfort.


Yeah its a fair point, I guess its each to there own, it works for me Very Happy!
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PostPosted: Tue, 21st Jun 2011 19:40    Post subject:
Well getting a 2000 after all on thursday. It comes with 6.39PRO, so i guess that's all i need?
Which emulators does the PSP have? Can i play all PSX games or just PSN versions? And finnaly, which games do you guys recommend i should play through first? A bunch of questions, i know, but really thanks for the help Smile.
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PostPosted: Tue, 21st Jun 2011 20:06    Post subject:
6.39 PRO should be fine. You should run one of the identifying homebrew apps and find out exactly which model it is. Whether it's v3 or not.

You can play all playstation games, megadrive(genesis) , snes, gba, neogeo ... and n64 with low compatibility/speed.
Many older systems, too.

As for games, depends on which genre you prefer, whether you can handle the awkward FPS controls on the PSP, etc.

There are also great ports of PC games, like Doom, Quake, Tyrian, OpenTTD, Wolfenstein3D, Cave Story, Flashback, Powder ...
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PostPosted: Tue, 21st Jun 2011 20:12    Post subject:
Ok great, i'll have a look around for the emulators and that app you mentioned.
So much stuff, so little time!
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PostPosted: Tue, 28th Jun 2011 18:40    Post subject:
Finnaly got it, had some problems before.
Ended up with the PSP3004, i put the 6.39 proB6 on it. It was insanely easy, so that's nice Smile. Tried out a Killzone iso, worked perfectly. Got a lot of backlog to go through now!
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PostPosted: Tue, 28th Jun 2011 20:44    Post subject:
Is there a MAME emulator that works? I've got one but it freezes every time i try to load up a game.
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PostPosted: Wed, 29th Jun 2011 05:53    Post subject:
Paintface wrote:
or buy a brandnew PSP3000 an,d buy the games that are worth it to you

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Metal-Gear-Solid-Peace-Walker/dp/B002YD7E0A/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1308594747&sr=8-1

even the best game is only $15 pounds ( 16.5 euros ) brand new, i am sure by now you can find it all on ebay alot cheaper.


I believe you are on the wrong forum.


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PostPosted: Wed, 29th Jun 2011 08:50    Post subject:
Interinactive wrote:
Which emulator are you using?

I have a Go, a 2000 and a 1000. The Go is the best for me because as a "portable" it actually is portable, as in it will fit in my back pocket comfortably whereas the 1000/2000/3000 stick out and they're thicker + heavier.

I've played FF7, Resident Evil 2 and Peace Walker on it, the screens a little smaller but not by much.

As for hacking it, I don't remember it being any different to the older models. With most good games being $10 anyway, I didn't feel the need to crack it. Once I seen how the stores differed with games however, I couldn't be stuffed with using 3 different accounts to play certain titles, so again the industry loses out because they can't use a unified solution that benefits everyone. It does my fucking head in. It's like the 3DS where all we can get on the estore are old GB games and shitty DSiware titles - when I can fire up my PC/Laptop and have a massive back catalog of SNES/NES/GB/GBA/GBC/DS/N64/GC/Wii games.


Well i'm using MAME4ALL v4.9r2. It's the only one i could find. It always freezes when i try to launch a game though.
I'm quite satisfied with the 3000 so far. I looked at the Go and i really didn't like the design of it (don't like that slidie thing). How safe is going online with cfw on it?
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PostPosted: Wed, 29th Jun 2011 23:40    Post subject:
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PostPosted: Wed, 13th Jul 2011 20:03    Post subject:
Sorry for hijacking this thread. How easy is it to hack/crack/unlock or whatever it is, a PSP? Someone I know ís asking me to do it, but I won't bother if it's too much trouble.

It's a PSP3004 btw, says so on a sticker anyway. I'm a total newb here, advice would be appreciated.
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PostPosted: Thu, 14th Jul 2011 09:03    Post subject:
It's really easy. For 6.39PRO CFW, you just have to update to 6.39 offical firmware, then download the CFW and put it on the memory stick (you make a folder called PSP in the root of the card, inside the PSP folder you make a GAME folder and put the CFW update in there). You launch the CFW and it's basically hacked. There are some nice tutorials on youtube walking you through every step.
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PostPosted: Thu, 14th Jul 2011 10:07    Post subject:
Yes, with the encryption keys leaked, you don't even need an exploit, I guess the CFW itself is signed. lol
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PostPosted: Tue, 2nd Aug 2011 06:06    Post subject:
Hey, i am researching the psp it seems almost dead but still has a huge library and can emulate some of the older consoles..

my question is.. if its worth to buy a psp at this state? and is the latest psps on sale able to put a permanet CFW? i see alot of temporary but couldnt confirm if you can go permanent with it and save the hassle of temporary..

would apretiate some opinions ty
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PostPosted: Tue, 23rd Aug 2011 20:20    Post subject:
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PostPosted: Tue, 23rd Aug 2011 20:21    Post subject:
No wifi, monaural speakers, heavier than the PSP2k .... all yours for €99! Very Happy
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PostPosted: Sat, 27th Aug 2011 01:46    Post subject:
headshot wrote:
How about this?

http://kotaku.com/5832110/this-is-sonys-newer-cheaper-psp-as-seen-at-gamescom/gallery/1



Looks like a fake piece of crap from China... Rolling Eyes
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