ultimate FAQ thread - everything you want to know

So last week I decided to write a FAQS thing – and I’ve only just got round to doing it. Anyways this is hopefully going to stop all the same questions been asked over and over and hopefully this will stay on the main page for a while so peeps can see it.

This guide should cover all the basics – if you think I have missed something out just give me a shout and ill add it in.
Heres whats in it

PSP Basics [bold](also there are some excellent psp basics tuts here http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/295271 ) Props to Codeman74 for his work[/bold]

Homebrew
ISO’s
Questions
DVD 2 PSP (and .THM Files)
Downloading
The Internet


[bold] PSP Basics[/bold]

1. What is firmware?

Every PSP has firmware - this is like your PSP’s operating system

2. What firmware do I have?

If you switch on your psp and scroll across to settings – then down to system settings – then down to system information – it will say “System software Version x.xx” where the x’s are that is what firmware you have

3. What firmware version can I downgrade to 1.5 and how do I do it?

You can only downgrade v2.0 at the moment you can get the files from here http://www.psp-hacks.com/category/10 also there is a guide on how to do so here http://www.psp-hacks.com/psp-downgrade.php

4. where can i download the latest updates for my psp?

use this excellent guide created by wolfwood - it explains firmware in more detail and helps you safely and easily update it
http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/285603

[bold]Homebrew[/bold]

5. what is homebrew?

Homebrew is unsigned code/program (not made by sony or any other games company) that can be run on certain psp’s. i.e. emulators and games

6. what firmware can I run homebrew on?
you can now run hoembrew on all firmware (thanks to Fanjita and Detlew) head over to http://pspupdates.qj.net/

7. where can I find this “homebrew?”

homebrew can be found on a number of sites – I usually use http://pspupdates.qj.net/

Where can i get more psp Basic answers (including pics, MP4's, Internet, and all te stuff i should know - but too stupid to realise)
well here ofcourse - http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/1/295271

[bold]ISO’s[/bold]

8. what are ISO’s

ISO’s are an image of a CD,DVD or in this case a UMD (game or movie)

9. what version psp do I need to run ISO’s

only on v1.5 - dont ask about other firmware because it ONLY on 1.5

10. so I have a game and I want to make an ISO, how do I do this? And how do I run it afterwards?

I have written a guide here - http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/283828 - this should tell you everything you need to know

[bold] stupid questions – I could easily find by reading any thread on the site[/bold]

1. can I downgrade my 2.01,2.5,2.6 PSP?

No, as stated above. You can only downgrade version 2.0 psp’s

2. but I heard/have seen a video showing how to downgrade 2.01?

this is fake – the maker of the video had a version 2.0 psp used a version changer to make it look like a psp v2.01 the just used the normal (for v2.0) MPH downgrade to downgrade to 1.5

3. the GTA exploit though….?

NO! NO! NO! NO! NO!!!!!!!!!!!

[bold] DVD to PSP [/bold]

1. what video format does the psp use?

The psp uses the MP4 video format

2. what program do I use to create a MP4

The best program I have found for converting video files into MP4 for use with psp is pspvideo9 http://www.pspvideo9.com this is freeware so you do not have to pay for it

3. I have a psp and I want to put a DVD onto it, how do I do this? Also my file keeps splitting into multiple files

There is an excellent guide on how to do this here http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/172920

4. I have some files (I found*cough*) already in MP4 format. I placed them on the psp – but there not showing up. What’s wrong?

First of all you need to make a folder called MP_ROOT in the root directory of the psp – you then need to create a folder called 100MNV01 inside the MP_ROOT folder
And you need to call you video file M4V100XX replacing the XX with any numbers you want and then place it in the 100MNV01 folder

5. Its still not working!!!!!

do these files have .THM files with them, if they dont they wont work, lucky for you i have created a guide on how to make your own .THM files here http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/286658

[bold]downloading[/bold]

1. where can I download movies/games/ISO’s for the psp?

Not only is this illegal but its against forum rules – nobody will help you on this subject – not here anyway

[bold] the internet[/bold]

1. can I use my USB to get my psp on the net?

No you can only use the psp's internet via a wireless router or you can now use Datels "Wifi MAX" (google it) wifi max connects to your pc via the usb port - and apparantley is faster

2. How do I get my psp onto the internet then?

There is a guide here http://forums.afterdawn.com/thread_view.cfm/204398

3. i have version 1.5 how do i get on the net?

you either need to buy wipeout or download the fired up browser from here http://www.psp-hacks.com/file/121

Right I hope that this covers everything a newbie should want to or need to know
Like I said above – if you feel that I have missed something just say so and ill add it
Hope this helps you all out

Have fun.

 

Nice list RavenLife, sticky

 

Great big boy=)

 

big boy? lol

hope this cuts out some of the questions

 

Good thinking RavenLife. I was getting sick of seeing the same questions over and over again as well. Tried to help some at first, but it gets old quickly when people don't make an attempt to search first.

 

Nice guides m8.... How do I play tetris and where do I get it? Does this work on only 2.5 or 2.6 also?

It might not be much but as I only own 2 games it will be good to play something else for a change!


And also... 'downloading

1. where can I download movies/games/ISO’s for the psp?
Not only is this illegal but its against forum rules – nobody will help you on this subject – not here anyway'

That is not actually 100% ture there is a site I have heard of that is offering PSP movies for download legally for a small cost though I can't remember the site. Also they are not exactly what you would call top of the range movies.

 

if a site is asking for money to download it will still be illegal - unless its something like itunes and most likely it will be a scam

tetris i think its only 2.01 but someone may correct me

 

Nono its not one of those crappy sites asks u for money to download stuff like that.
Its a proper legal service like itunes etc, I believe it only has a few movies available for psp at the moment but more are meant to be coming.

I'll see if i can find the link.

 

it's seems this didn't work atleast 2 posts already in regards to the questions above

 

Pm a mod and request a sticky then that way it stays on the 1st page, near the top.

 

Does psp wifi max work with other devices like laptopsetc.

 

apparantly or so i have read it does work with other technology like a laptop or a pda even works with the ds

 

Does anybody know what security specs the PsP Wi-Fi Max has?

 

i can't seem to find anything on this

if anybody buys one post up please

 

Yeah i cant find it either which kinda scares me It's not out here till 31/1/06, according to play.com so i'll have to wait to find out how safe it is

 

soz Raven havent thanked you yet for linking my pages, u no wot il link yours to mine

 

my sticky 1, check it out i dun it, bigged you up 2

 

thanks wolfwood - dont think its working much though still see some stupid threads

 

In response to the Question about the Legit Downloading site. I have one here. if this is against the rules im sorry and I will delete if so. Im just posting to confirm there is sites offering downloads. well here it is.. theres also more ....just search Yahoo. "psp" and then look at the sites yahoo offers at the bottom...


http://www.pspdownloadservices.info/