[PSP] PSP Discussion. Hay guys I just got one for Crisis Core, can u help me how 2 hax pls?

Tales of Eternia is great, it seriously is one of the best ports of a game I've ever seen, runs totally smooth and bug free. Also on the plus side is that it is a pretty decent game which can keep you entertained for around 40-60 hours, for those of you who don't know Legend of Eternia = Tales of Destiny II.

Definatley one to buy if you have a PSP IMO.

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Seeing as nobody has posted it yet:

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Kutaragi also announced that Sony is developing an emulator that will allow PSPs to play original PlayStation games. He said the PSone games would be digitally distributed to PSPs, adding ammo to rumors that Sony is planning to distribute classic games much like Microsoft already does with the Xbox 360 and Nintendo will with the Revolution.

Since the PSP's built-in memory is limited, the digital-distribution announcement also seems to lend credence that a second PSP with built-in flash memory is in the works, though Kutaragi did not confirm so explicitly.

How neat is that PSone and some selected PS2 games on your PSP. Although I don't want to pay over the odds to download them from Sony's online service. I'd feel pretty cheated if they force you to buy the new supposed PSP with the 4gb built in flash memory.

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Originally Posted by Kilroy

I wouldn't expect anything other than ordinary PSOne game, just printed on UMD instead of a CD. Of course, the silly thing is that I'd buy the best games, even though I have them already. Final Fantasy a-go-go on the train? Yes, please!

Apparently they will not be on UMDs, I read that they will only be downloadable from Sony's new download service when it goes live. But of course nothing is confirmed and you may be right, they may supplement the download service with additional UMD releases.

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Originally Posted by Kilroy

If they did this, which could be cool, they have to trust people with games that can be run off Memory sticks (As I can't imagine Sony demanding that people with nostalgia should buy the new PSP). Hackers would very quickly tear those games to threads, to find out what makes them tick, which in turn could benefit homebrew and piracy. Not something I'd say Sony'd do.

I think we can expect a new PSP 3.00 firmware with some brutal encryption and anti piracy mechanisms.

Like I said, most psp owners would be mortified if they had to buy this new supposed 4GB PSP with inbuilt flash memory just to play the PSone games. I'm not forking out another £200, when the PSP was released here 6-7 months ago, so it bloody well play games off a memory stick.

What I'd hate is that if you download the game, you have no hardcopy, and if you delete it, it would suck to have to buy it again. As long as the games were about £2 - £7 a download that would be ideal. Apparently the downloadable arcade games are a big hit on live, so you could see something like this coming.

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Originally Posted by Luxo

So, I'm planning on buying a PSP. This will blow all the money I have saved but... is it really worth it? I plan on using it at its maximum (emulation, videos, music) but I'm not sure if I should just buy a MP3 player, or something.

My purchase would be a (used) PSP, accesories and 1Gb. Memory stick.

If it is true that Sony are planning a new PSP with 4GB inbuilt memory and a camera, you could just wait.

Personally I love my PSP partially because its a 1.5 but mostly because of the versitility, I like to do a bit of everything. If you want a PSP just to listen to music, get an MP3 player instead, but if like me you like having the functionality, then by all means.

Alternatively you could put that hard earned cash towards one of the next gen consoles but thats entirely your choice. But remember Sony just announced that they will release an emulator that will allow you to download and play PSone (and limited PS2 titles), on your PSP. And that the PSP will integrate with the PS3's online funtionality. Keep this in mind when making your choice, especially if you plan to get a PS3 somewhere down the line. (Wait to see of they announce a new psp first as they may limit PSone emulation to that new PSP only, not sure.)

But like I said if you just want a PSP just to listen to mp3s most of the time, your better off with an mp3 player.

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Originally Posted by Bean

I have a question for you guys as google was of no use.

I recently imported Suikoden I and II for the PSP, and as much as I enjoy playing them I cant help but keep thinking it would be 10 times better in English. With a English version looking more and more unlikely would it be possible to import, via your memory card, some sort of English translation?

Since it is basically direct ports of the game it wouldnt take much effort (well a basic knowledge of kana would help), but I was just thinking that the effort would be pointless if we couldn't actually put it to good use.

Sorry if this isnt the right place to put this, but I didn't think i warranted it own thread.

Some PSP ISO ripping groups do release language packs for some of these Japanese games so that any text appears in English. But this is for a limited number of games and is a rare release, so I wouldn't hold your breath.

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Originally Posted by Bean

Wait what? Again google couldn't help me out here but could you, or anyone for that matter, give me some more information on these language packs? I mean are they embedded into the ISO?

I am aware that in many Japanese games for the PSP (most notably Breath of Fire 3) only support English in Uppercase, how do they get past this?

Apparently these translation groups either if the game is a port, they rip the menu's from the PSone version and embed them into the PSP ISO, or they actually do sit there and translate the whole version from scratch and patch the ISO themselves.

The second way takes them alot longer, and is much harder, no wonder you don't see many patches.

See here, 2 of the guys in this thread release English patches for PSP games http://www.psp-spot.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=3499.

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Originally Posted by He Is Legend

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This will definitely make up for the lack of PSP games. I just hope that there's some kind of ripping software included and I don't have to re-buy my PS1 games collection from an online service.

Old news go back a few posts, also from what I read this will be an online service only, where you download the game using the PS3's online interface and transfer the files to your psp, rather than letting you rip your own games which is a shame if it is true. But if you think about it, its logical as otherwise people would simply pirate the games and not download them from Sony's online service.

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Originally Posted by Mobius One

PRICE DROP!

I just got an email from Playstation Underground announcing that the PSP is now just $200! Looks like they're trying to bring the heat on DS. I had planned on getting one eventually, but after playing Hunters on DS I didn't know which one to get. Now with Silent Hill and Ace Combat coming to PSP and with this price drop, it looks like I'll be getting a PSP afterall.

The games just keep getting better and better.

I saw gameplay footage for the new Tekken today and it was looking nice, probably has some of the best graphics the PSP has seen so far.

Also seems like the GPS function isn't far off, same goes for the PS3 connectivity.

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Originally Posted by yangxu

I haven't bought a psp yet, but I plan on getting one this Xmas; I heard that if you use ISO loader instead of the UMD disc, it destroys your UMD reader forever? It sounds too ridiculous to be true, but I'd like to ask all you experts here for confirmation first, if this is indeed the case, I might stop collecting psp isos.

They are pulling your leg with that one.

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Of course the hardware and software side of things are not so much the problem when it comes to emulating Playstation 1 games on the PSP its the interface. Lack of the R2, L2 triggers plus the right analog stick makes things difficult, but I see no reason why Sony couldn't implement a contraption which clicks onto the top of the PSP via the USB slot which would give the PSP the 2 triggers and an additional analog stick near the top right like on the 360 controller. I just pray to God that the emulator will be cracked and allow us to load our own ISO's.

This thing is sticky, and I don't like it. I don't appreciate it.

Not that I have ever had the need to use such a program but you could try this or this, neither links require registration.

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The PSP hacking scene has moved along so fast this past month or two its hard to keep up if you don't keep an eye on it for a while. Will this new firmware allow you to play PSP ISO's too like Devhook does?

Also I somewhat doubt it to be 99% compatible with all PSone games, if it is able to pull such a statistic I truly would be amazed and plaudits to DAX. But my main gripe becomes what happens with games that require the L2 and R2 buttons and mulitple disc games such as Metal Gear Solid and the Final Fantasy games.

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I wish we could emulate 3.02 with devhook and be able to use the PSone emulator, whether I wait to see if that becomes reality is yet to be seen but I really don't want to say bye bye to the 1.50 firmware on my PSP, shame you can't downgrade again.

Does the new custom OE-B firmware allow the emulation of PSP Iso backups like devhook does?

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The great news after reading threads on qj.net and ps2nfo.com you can downgrade back to 1.50 using the recovery program built into the firmware. Very nifty indeed.

The biggest drawback is that the PAL format gives graphical glitches, which means I will have to download NTSC versions of games I already own which is bothersome to say the least.

Any success yet Rock?

FELIPE NO

How did you install OE-A was it through an easy installer or via the included instructions?

Another point worth noting is that you can't beat Psycho Mantis on Metal Gear Solid as there is no second controller to switch to.

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Originally Posted by Sepharite

Just curious - I'm really ignorant in this area - with 3.02OE-B, I can still play downloaded PSP ISOs, and I don't need a PS3 to run the PS1 games?

Yes to both and you can downgrade back to firmwares 1.50 to 2.71.

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I used the Japanese version just fine.

Anybody have keys.bin or Base.pbp which you require to convert your iso's? I can't find it.

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I just played Final Fantasy VII and it ran to near perfection, I truly am amazed.

To note there are no sound glitches as the youtube video posted earlier portrayed, the only glitch is sometimes the pixels from a target overun a smidgen onto the battle menu when you hit attack, but hardly noticible at all and it may be because I'm running the PAL Version.

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Originally Posted by BlueBomber

Has anybody had any luck or made an attempt on downgrading a 2.6 to a 1.5 firmware? My little brother saw me playing Gitaroo Man Lives!, and is now desperate for me to basically turn his PSP into the same as mine.

I downgraded my 2.6 to a 1.5 (you have to upgrade to 2.71 first) it was fairly straight forward and I used this guide, just make sure your brother's PSP does not have a TA-082 motherboard (see guide).

Note: Use the guide entirely at your own risk.

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It means you need EBOOT.PBP from Hot Shots Golf 2 and have to rename it to BASE.PBP and put it in the popstation folder. Then you use Popstation or an alternative pogram to convert the ISO to a PBP.

You can download Hot Shots Golf 2 from most torrent sites it is roughly 160mb in size.

I was speaking idiomatically.

I have been meaning to try; but does Chrono Cross (I've never played it) work across both discs as I have read it does not let you save at the end of the first disc.

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Originally Posted by Sepharite

Anyways, this is probably a really really odd question, but does FFVIII work on the PSP now? As in, does it not freeze anymore? Also, if I have to change the GameID, how can I change the ID of the game save, if that's possible.

I too would love to know this; I see possible methods of fixing the crashes everywhere followed by intense arguments of whether they work or not, it would be nice if someone were to share what they did (if they could) to get the game functioning without crashes.

FELIPE NO

Can anyone confirm (not mere speculation) under what firmware version FF8 works without crashing.

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I'm currently running the old 3.03 OE custom firmware.

Can somebody tell me which is the best custom firmware to install, I want to play FF:CC so I might as well update.

I hear 3.90 is the latest, hows the PS1 emulation and PSP ISO emulation on it? Is it stable or would you recommend a lower number version?

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