PlayStation Portable

The PlayStation Portable (PSP) is a handheld game console developed by Sony Computer Entertainment. Development of the handheld was announced during E3 2003, and it was unveiled on May 11, 2004, at a Sony press conference before E3 2004. The system was released in Japan on December 12, 2004, in North America on March 24, 2005, and in the PAL region on September 1, 2005. It primarily competed with the Nintendo DS, as part of the seventh generation of video games consoles.

Specifications & Revisions

Model	Image	CPU	RAM and internal storage	Display	Connectivity/storage	Wireless connectivity	Battery
PSP-1000		MIPS R4000 at 1~333 MHz	32 MB, 32 MB System Software	4.3 in (110 mm) 16:9 TFT at 480 × 272, 16.77 million colors	USB 2.0, UMD, Serial Port, Headphone Jack, Memory Stick PRO Duo	802.11b Wi-Fi, IRDA	3.6 V DC 1800 mAh, Upgradeable to 2200 mAh
PSP-2000			64 MB, 64 MB System Software		USB 2.0, UMD, Video Out, Headphone Jack, Memory Stick PRO Duo	802.11b Wi-Fi	3.6 V DC 1200 mAh, Upgradeable to 2200 mAh
PSP-3000					USB 2.0, UMD, Video Out, Microphone, Headphone Jack, Memory Stick PRO Duo
PSP Go (PSP-N1000)			64 MB, 16 GB User and System Software Shared	3.8 in (97 mm) 16:9 TFT at 480 × 272, 16.77 million colors, sliding screen	All in One Port, Headphone Jack, Mic, Memory Stick Micro (M2)	802.11b Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR	3.6 V DC Non Removable Battery
PSP Street (PSP-E1000)			64 MB, 64 MB System Software	4.3 in (110 mm) 16:9 TFT at 480 × 272, 16.77 million colors	USB 2.0, UMD, Headphone Jack, Memory Stick PRO Duo	None

PSP region codes

Codes	Country
PSP-x000	Japan
PSP-x001	North America
PSP-x002	Australia / New Zealand
PSP-x003	United Kingdom
PSP-x004	Europe / India
PSP-x005	Korea
PSP-x006	Hong Kong / Singapore / Malaysia
PSP-x007	Taiwan
PSP-x008	Commonwealth of Independent States
PSP-x009	Mainland China
PSP-x010	Central America / South America

Common Issues & Repairs

There are currently no common repairs for the PSP. This section will be updated as the system ages.

Mods & Upgrades

To use 6.61 Infinity, your device needs to be on Official Firmware 6.61 which can be downloaded from here - PSP System Software Update 6.61

PSP 6.61 Infinity Pro

This guide is for PSP 1000/2000/3000. Don’t attempt this with the GO/E1000.

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PSP 6.61 Infinity LME

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Fix for corrupted PSP 6.61 Infinity firmware

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Game Storage & Preservation

MicroSD to Memory Stick Pro Duo Adapter

This adaptor allows an SD card to be used as storage in a PSP.

Example from eBay

Dual MicroSD to Memory Stick Pro Duo Adapter

This adaptor allows 2 SD cards combined to be used as storage in a PSP.

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SDXC cards can be used on CFW (tested 2x 64 GB on 6.61 Infinity Pro), but SDHC must be used on non-custom firmware.

Recommended Plugins

Catagory Lite 1.6

Installation

1. Download Catagory Lite 1.6 and extract the zip file.
2. Connect PSP to PC via USB and select USB Mode (if it didn't automatically activate).
3. Copy categorylite folder to SEPLUGINS folder on PSP.
4. If this is the first plugin installed:
   1. Copy vsh.txt to SEPLUGINS folder on PSP
   2. Otherwise, append ms0:/seplugins/categorylite/category_lite.prx 1 to vsh.txt within the SEPLUGINS folder on PSP.
5. Create folders named CAT_CategoryName (replacing CategoryName with desired categories) within the ISO folder and place ISO files within these CAT_ folders.
6. Create folders named CAT_CategoryName (replacing CategoryName with desired categories) within the PSP/GAME folder and place folders containing EBOOT.PBP (and associated files) within these CAT_ folders.
7. Disconnect from PC (soft eject on PC then press to exit USB Mode).
8. Press SELECT and enter RECOVERY MENU, then Plugins and ensure category_lite.prx is enabled.
9. Press to exit Plugins and select Reset device.
10. Within System Settings there should be new settings. Set Category mode to Multi MS, Category prefix to Use CAT prefix and Show uncategorized to No.
11. Done. Your apps and games should now be within category folders.

PRXShot v0.1.2

The PSP doesn't come with a native method of capturing screenshots. This plugin enables the use of the Note button on the PSP to capture screenshots. All screen captures of the PSP on this wiki page were captured using this plugin.

Installation

1. Download PRXShot v0.1.2 and extract the zip file.
2. Connect PSP to PC via USB and select USB Mode (if didn't automatically activate).
3. Copy prxshot folder to SEPLUGINS folder on PSP.
4. If this is the first plugin installed:
   1. Copy game.txt and vsh.txt to SEPLUGINS folder on PSP
   2. Otherwise, append ms0:/seplugins/prxshot/prxshot++.prx 1 to game.txt and vsh.txt within the SEPLUGINS folder on PSP.
5. Disconnect from PC (soft eject on PC then press to exit USB Mode).
6. Press SELECT and enter RECOVERY MENU, then Plugins and ensure prxshot++.prx is enabled (both GAME and VSH).
7. Press to exit Plugins and select Reset device.
8. Done. You can now press the Note button (left of SELECT) to capture screenshot. You can view these in the Photo folder or when connect via USB they are located PSP/SCREENSHOT/GameName (eg XMB).