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Q: Whats a PSP?
A: Its a portable version of the famous PlayStation console by Sony.
Q: What can it do?
A: It can be used to play games, listen to MP3 files (songs), watch MP4
files (movies). Besides, it has a built-in WLAN (Wireless Local Area
Network) function which enables users to go online to surf the
Internet. (The WLAN function is also used to enable users to play
multiplayer games with other PSP owners.)
Q: What are firmwares?
A: Firmwares are programs that are stored in a read-only memory unit
(firmwares are stored in the PSP flash memory). It provides the
necessary instructions for how the device communicates with the other
computer hardware.
Q: So, what are the firmwares available for the PSP?
A: To date, there are 32 versions of official firmwares for
the PSP. (1.00, 1.50, 1.51, 1.52, 2.00, 2.01, 2.50, 2.60, 2.70, 2.71,
2.80, 2.81, 2.82, 3.00, 3.01, 3.02, 3.03, 3.10, 3.30, 3.40, 3.50, 3.51,
3.52, 3.60 (slim only), 3.70, 3.71, 3.72, 3.73, 3.80, 3.90, 3.91, 3.92,
3.95)
Q: Which firmware is the best?
A: Of course, the latest one is the best. Latest firmwares have the
latest security patches and also provides more functions for the PSP.
For example, versions 1.00 and 1.50 do not have built-in browsers in
them, while their successors versions 2.00 and above do.
Q: How about the motherboard? Is there only one kind?
A: Nope. Up until now, there are 5 versions of motherboards for the
PSP. (TA-079, TA-081, TA-082, TA-086, TA-085)
Q: Which motherboard is the best?
A: Well, the newer motherboards are produced by Sony to fight against
hackers. So, its basically the same, whichever you own.
Q: Will my PSP be bound to the region it was built for?
A: No for UMD games, yes for UMD movies. UMD games are region-less,
meaning that any regions PSP can run any regions UMD games. However,
UMD movies can only be played on a PSP from the same region (e.g.
Region 1 PSP can only run Region 1 UMD movies).|
Q: Where can I download games?
A: Im sorry, I cant tell you that here as downloading copyrighted
games are considered illegal. Please refrain yourself from talking
about anything (e.g. how to install, how to run) regarding downloaded
games here or risk getting warned/banned.
Q: What are stuck/dead pixels?
A: A pixel contains three colours. Red, green and blue (RGB). For a
stuck pixel, at least one but not all of the colours are stuck. For a
dead pixel, all three are not functioning, dead. Hence, a stuck pixel
will be tiny dot(s) that will be brighter than the others (seen even
more clearly when the background is dark in colour. A dead pixel would
be colourless and would be easily seen against bright coloured
background.
Q: How to check for stuck/dead pixels?
A: You can create a white image and a black image at 480 x 272 pixels
and put them in your MSPD. Then, when testing the console, insert your
MSPD and use the XMB photo viewer to view the white and black image.
So, to check for a dead pixel, you should use a white image. If you can
see black spots, then thats a dead pixel. Similarly, to check for a
stuck pixel, you should use a black image. If you can see bright spots,
then thats a stuck pixel.
Q: What is the Chotto Shot?
A: Chotto Shot is a camera developed by Sony, specifically for the PSP.
For more info, proceed to LYNs PSP Chotto Shot Club Thread.
Q: What is the PSP GPS?
A: The GPS (Global Positioning System) is a worldwide radio-navigation
system that is widely used in location based services. The PSP GPS is
exactly that. In additional to that mentioned, it can also be used in
games such as the new Metal Gear Solid: Portable Ops to recruit
soldiers.
Q: Do I get official Sony warrany for the PSP if I buy from
unauthorized outlets (e.g. stalls in Sungei Wang or other shopping
complexes)?
A: No. Official warranty are only given to machines purchased from
authorized Sony outlets (e.g. Sony Style). Other than that, the
warranty is from the shop itself.
Q: Can I send my PSP to Sony for repairs if my PSP does not have an
official Sony warranty?
A: No. Sony will reject unwarranted machines.
Q: Why am I getting "Not enough memory" error message while browsing
using the built-in browser?
A: This is because the PSPs built-in browser uses the DRAM for caching
pages. The DRAM is only 4MB in size, so loading pages with lots of
animations/pictures would really be a pain in the ass.
Q: How can I avoid the "Not enough memory" problem?
A: Try switching off the caching function.
[Browser] -> Tools -> Settings -> Cache Settings
-> Do Not Use
Q: So, what are custom firmwares?
A: Custom firmwares are unofficial firmwares developed by
programmers. To date, custom firmwares are a combination of multiple
official firmwares.
Custom firmware = 75% of official firmware #1 + 20% of official
firmware #2 + 5% of hackers firmware
But underestimate them not, they offer a powerful base to the PSP.
Q: What do you mean by powerful base?
A: Currently, custom firmwares combine the best homebrew-able firmware
(V1.50) with the best of the latest, decrypt-able one (V3.40).
V1.50 + V3.40 + V3.80 = V3.80 M33 (created by Dark-AleX)
So basically, you get the best of both worlds.
Q: So, which is better: V1.50, V3.80 or V3.80 M33?
V1.50:
Pro(s): Homebrew-able by default.
Con(s): Lacks features, such as the built-in browser and camera
function on the XMB.
V3.80
Pro(s) of V3.80: Features are up-to-date.
Con(s) of V3.80: Not homebrew-able.
V3.80 M33
Pro(s) of V3.80 M33: Homebrew-able by default (pro of V1.50) and
up-to-date features (pro of V3.80) plus recovery function (original pro
of custom firmwares)..
Con(s) of V3.80 M33: Gets you addicted.
So, its clear that a custom firmware is a better firmware compared to
official firmwares.
Q: V3.80 M33 and V3.80 M33-5? Whats the difference?
A: The -2 means second revision, which also means that certain features
are improved/bugs tweaked.
Q: I have a V3.80 M33 now and I wish to update to V3.80 M33-5. Do I
need to update the older ones (M33-2, M33-3, and M33-4) first?
A: No. Just go straight to M33-5 will work fine because the newer
updates (M33-5) have the older updates (M33-2, M33-3, and M33-4) in it.
Q:What should i use custom firmware for?
A: Many use it to play ISO (Backed up) Games but we strongly discourage
as this will cause harm to the industry, we have custom firmware on our
psp and we play with themes and homebrew legal, Playurconsoles.com
always believe in -Have UMD doesnt means have to rip- policy.
Q: What are homebrews?
A: In short, homebrews are third-party programs developed by
programmers. Hence, PSP homebrews are third-party programs developed by
programmers or freelancers specifically for the PSP.
Q: Are homebrews legal?
A: Yes, they are perfectly legal unless it involves non redistributable
source codes from sony.
Q: Can my PSP run homebrews?
A: Yes. Its just a matter of is-it-ready-yet. If your PSP is of
versions 1.00 or 1.50, it s already homebrew-able by default. Else, if
your PSP is of versions 2.00 and above, it s not homebrew-able by
default. It needs some tweaks before it can run homebrews. The most
popular method to achieve this is to replace the official firmwares
with custom firmwares.
Q: What is a brick?
A: A brick is an
object that is most commonly used to build buildings. But in PSP terms,
a brick is a situation where your PSP becomes a lifeless object. This
can happen if the flash memory is corrupted.
Q: How can the flash memory corrupt?
A: It can happen in various ways. As long as it involves transaction of
data to and from flash (flashing), it s vulnerable to bricks. An
example of an activity which requires flashing is when performing
firmware updates. So, if the flashing process is interrupted (e.g. loss
of power), the PSP will then brick.
Q: Can the bricked be un-bricked?
A: Yes, but in only one of three ways:
- usage of the UP (Undiluted Platinum), and
- if you have custom firmwares installed (There s a Recovery Mode in
them.)
- (if your PSP warranted by Sony) send back to Sony for repairs.
- additional technical repair ways
Q: So am I prone to bricks if I use homebrews?
A: It depends, if you re using specific homebrews which modifies the
attributes/behaviour of the PSP, chances of bricks are there. Other
than that, they re not supposed to pose a threat.
Q: Will warranty from Sony void if I use homebrews/downgraders?
A: Yes. For the simple fact that these softwares are third-party and
unauthorized by Sony.
Q: Where can I find these homebrew programs?
A: You can easily find them in PSP-Hacks, PSP-Vault.
Q: How much do they cost?
A: Free of Charge
Q: How do I install them after I downloaded the programs?
A: Search for the tutorials at PSP-Hacks.
Q: How do I keep myself updated with the homebrew scene?
A: Bookmark and visit these sites regularly:
- PSP-Hacks
This guide will show you how to convert your favourite videos &
movies into .Mp4 format.
This guide will work with homebrew enabled PSPs, like custom firmwares
(M33, OE)
This program will also help to transfer the movies or videos to the
correct folder into your PSP.
This guide is split into three parts.
Installation
Steps of converting
Things to take note
Installation
This guide had been tested on firmware 3.80 M33-5, 3.90M33.
We do not expect users of any other versions of Custom firmware to have
problems following the guide.
Step 1: Download PSP Video9
Step 2: Install it.
Step 3: Click the "Start the first setup" and select your firmware.
For those with 3.51 M33 1-7 & 3.52 M33 1-4 please select 3.40
OE-A
Step 4: Connect your PSP to your computer.
Steps for converting
Step 1: Click the "Convert" tab at the top, then click "Select File"
below to select the file u want to convert into your PSP
Step 2: Set your Video Settings according to your preference
Step 3: Click the Setting tab to select your Encoding Profile &
remember to save your converter setting at the bottom right.
Step 4: Click the edit "Set Title" and start converting
Step 5: After converting, Click the "Library" tab at the top and select
"Move to Device"
Q: How do I convert video files?
A: There are many tools for video conversion. For example, you can use the freeware PSP Video9.
Q: After conversion, where should I put the video files?
A: After conversion, there should be two files. An MP4 file and a theme file. Both files should be in the 100MNV01 folder, inside MP_ROOT.
X:\MP_ROOT\100MNV01\[Both files here.]
Q: I have the files in the correct folders. Now what?
A: Go to your XMB, scroll to Video. Your video file should be there
Things to take Note
Full screen resolution at 480 x 272.
Selecting a value higher than this is useless.
Good luck have fun!
Ad-hoc: The network process of connecting one PSP directly
to another
Atrac3 and Atrac3Plus: Sonys format of music similar to mp3 and wma
AVC: AVC, or Advanced Video Codec is a brilliant codec
that allows better quality video to be put into a smaller file
B
Bière dAlsace: Fanjitas eLoader 0.9.6 Was a big bugfix over 0.9.5
Booster: The creator of DevHook
Brick: To brick someones PSP, key flash modules must be
overwritten. If your PSP is bricked, when you turn it on nothing will
happen except the little green light will come on.
Bock: Fanjitas eLoader 0.9.7, the most current release.
Supports wifi
Brown Ale: Fanjitas eLoader 0.9.5 The first eLoader not
called eBOOT Loader, can load many EBOOTS for 2.01-2.60
Buffer Overflow: A Buffer overflow is where the PSP is told that
somewhere there is 2 bytes of information to read. If more information
is forced then it will also be read without checks. Hopefully at least,
this can lead to a loader making use of that overflow.
C
C/C++: C and C++ are two commonly used languages for the
PSP, C++ is the most powerful, but C is easier. They are used in
conjuction with the toolchain.
Cache: Where webpages
are stored in temporary memory. Helps speed up page loading.
Cheatdevice: The first thing to utilize the GTA exploit by
Edison Carter. This allows you to change many aspects of GTA:LCS
Coding: Coding is the act of making programs for the
PSP. They may be make in a number of languages.
Coldboot: The short
video that plays when you turn on your PSP
Custom Firmware: A
custom firmware is a firmware mod made by a developer. These are most
likely flashed to the PSP. These add funtionality to your PSP e.g Wlan
switch down at boot, go straight to DevHook
D
Dark_Alex: The man dehind the 2.6-1.5 Downgrader, 1.5-1.0
Downgrader and custom firmwares
Decrypt: If you decrypt something then you remove all
protection on it and can edit it freely
DevHook: Device Hook, or DevHook for short is a
revolutionary piece of homebrew that allows you to emulat any firmware
without actually installing it. I guide to getting DevHook working can
be found here.
Digital Signature: See:
Encryption Key
Directory: A directory is just the correct name for
a folder.
Ditlew: Worked with Fanjita on the eLoader, the other half
of the team
Downgrading: Downgrading is the process of going
down a firmware or two. This may be done because the lower firmware has
more homebrew games that work on it. Currently only firmwares 2.00,
2.50 & 2.60 can downgrade. If your PSP is a TA-082 downgrading
wont work.
E
EBOOT: EBOOT.PBP is what an application/game must be
called to run on the PSP.
eLoader: The
eLoader is a device that allows you to use downloaded games on firmware
2.00 and above. It does not work on 2.70+ You can download it from this
link: http://dl.qj.net/Alternative-eLoader...5999/catid/114
Emulator: An emulator is something that effectively
turn your PSP console into something else. It may allow you to play
(illegal) ROMs for an N64 or SNES or any other console.
Encrypt: The process of
encoding information so it cant be changed then used
Encryption Key: This is Sonys personal 128 Bit
Key. It is virtually uncrackable, however Sony use this to sign EBOOTS
and make them run on any firmware.
Exploit: An exploit is a bug in Sonys code that
may hopefully lead to a buffer overflow or underflow which could lead
to homebrew on that firmware.
F
Fanjita: The other half of the eLoader team
FAT: FAT, or FAT16, is the format used in the PSPs
memory sticks by default. Sadly it round any file less than 4kb up to
4kb, which isnt very space conservative. FAT32 however doesnt do this.
Firmware: Your
PSPs firmware is almost like OS, its upgrading every time. However
Sony also put more effort in to stop homebrew every time.
Flash0: Stores highly
important system stuff. Cannot restore itself
Flash1: Stores system settings and stuff such as your
background. Can restore itself it you currupt something
Flash:
(N) The
Flash memory of your PSP, where important system settings and files are
kept. (V) To flash a PSP means to add, delete or change content on the
PSP
Flash Dump: An exact
copy of a part or all of the PSPs flash
Flash Player: PSPs
version 2.70 and above come with a version of Macromedia Flash Player 6
G
Gameboot: The short movie that plays between when you click a
game and when it actually begins
Gigabyte: 1024 megabytes, which is 1024 kilobytes which is
1024 bytes
GTA Exploit: An exploit in GTA that allows it to run unsigned
code. Unpatched versions ONLY!
GUI: Graphical User
Interface
H
Hello World: The simple
program thats used for testing exploits and whenever a
programming/scripting language is created, Nem created the 1st PSP one
(I think)
Hex Editor: A hex editor is basically used to take apart, well,
anything. From editing menu names to changing your font loaction, a hex
editor will do it.
Homebrew: Homebrew
is any game or application not made by a company to make profit.
Homebrew is generally free of charge.
I
IDE: Interactive
Development Environment, one program that group things such as a tool
chain, an editor etc...
Infrastructure Mods: Like
Ad-hoc, but rather than connecting directly to another PSP this goes
via an access point
IRdA: The PSPs infrared
system. Used in remote control programs
ISOs: ISOs are against this sites policy. They are
games that have been directly ripped from the UMD and put on the
internet for anyone to download. They are VERY illegal
ISO Loader: A program
the lets you load isos
J
K
Kernel: Kernel is a specific part of the memory in any
device, you PC will have kernel RAM also.
It controls access to more major system functions, but also if we use
kernel RAM in an app we will have more RAM to work with.
KXploit: KXploit is the trick used to get homebrew
to work on 1.5. I was initially done by swapping the memory sticks, but
now it is done by adding a percent (%) sign to the end of a homebrews
name.
L
LocationFree: A Sony
device that lets you stream all of your media content, TV, Radio etc...
to your PSP. Works only with version 2.50 and above (emulated or
flashed)
Lua: Lua pronounced Loo-ah is a simple scripting
language designed for entry level games and applications. You can
download luaplayer v0.17DK2 (most compatible) here and v0.20 (most features) here. Note, I suggest v0.17DK2.
M
Makefile: Makefile must be used to actually turn your surce
code into an EBOOT, this is used with the PSP Toolchain.
Memory Stick: The memory
stick (or ms0) is the little card you insert into your PSP. This stores
information such as songs etc...
Mips: A type of processor
Modchip: The modchip (most famously Undiluted
Platinum) allows you to unbrick your PSP, dual-boot your PSP,
upgrade/downgrade at will and has a very nice recovery mode. You cant
brick a modchip.
MP3: The most commonly
used audio codec
MP4: The format the PSP
uses as standard for a/v
MPH: The creator of the
MPH 2.00 -> 1.50 Downgrader
N
NAND: The Flash Memory
that the PSP uses is called NAND Flash
Nub: The Nub or Analog
nub is just a fancy name for the Analog Stick
O
P
PAK: Almmost like zip, a
collection of files needed to make a game run
Param.Sfo: This file
contains information on the thing it is attached to (region etc.)
.PBP: The PSPs form of
.EXE
PMF: Sonys game video
format, it can only be encoded using the leaked Sony UMD composer Tools
PMP: A homebrew media
format that can stream brilliant quality content to the PSP in full
resoulution using PiMP Streamer
POC: POC, or Proof Of
Concept it used by developers to show something works, generally
created after an exploit
Port: The act of porting a game invoves making it run on
a different console to what it what coded for, for example, you may
port a PS2 game to work on the PSP
Portal: A shell that
runs through the PSPs web browser
Prx: A file that
contains important system functions.
PSP:PlaystationPortable
Python: Python, like Lua, is an interpreted
language that needs an interpretation EBOOT to run. You can download
the interpreter here
Q
R
Resolution: The number
of pixels on somethings screen. The PSP had 480 horizontally and 272
vertically, thats 130,560 altogether.
Ripkit: A program that
takes unnecessary files out of an iso to make it smaller
Ripped: If something was ripped from a UMD it doesnt mean
it was torn, it means simply that an exact copy was made and saved to a
computer.
ROM:1 A ROM is like
an ISO, although it is not from a PSP game, you may have ROMs for a
GameBoy game etc... ROMs are illegal.
ROM:2 ROM or Read Only Memory is the PSPs memory
stick, or your PCs hard drive, where information is kept.
Root: The root of
your memory stick is not a folder. It is just the memory sticks
contents before you have entered a folder.
S
Sdk: Software
development kit, See Toolchain
Shell: An alternative OS
for the PSP to replace the xmb
Sircs: Sonys iR
protocol, used in most Sony TVs, the PS2 and the PSP
Sleep Mode: A form of
the Windows Hibernate for the PSP
T
TA-082: A motherboard
version identifiable by writing on the top left hand side of the inside
of the UMD Drive. These PSPs are now downgradeable
Tiff Exploit: An exploit present only in 2.0 that allows
unsigned code to run through a buffer overflow in the TIFF image
loading code
Toolchain: The PSP Toolchain is run in cygwin and
it automates the process of compiling EBOOTs
U
UMD: A UMD, or Universal Media Disk, it the disk in the
plastic casing the the PSP uses. Currently only large games companies
can write to these. A UMD Holds 1.8 gigabytes of stuff
Unsigned: If an EBOOT is unsigned then it doesnt
have Sonys encryption key built into it. Unsigned EBOOTs can only be
run via exploits on firmwares above 1.0
Updating:
Updating is the process of taking
you PSP up a firmware. However above firmware 2.60 there is no homebrew
and you cannot downgrade. 2.80 is the most recent firmware
USB: Universal Serial
Bus, the most common way of connecting a portable device to a computer,
the PSP has a USB mini-B port, for which youll need a USB mini-B cable
User Mode: User mode it often unlocked a long time
before kernal mode. This allows you to run homebrew games and write to
the flash but not to use kernal features. *
V
VRAM: Video RAM, RAM
designated to graphics. Mainly found in computers
VSH: VSH is an
abbreviation of Visual Shell
VSH Mode: The Mode that
the XMB runs in, halfway between Kernal Mode and User Mode, gives flash
access etc...
W
WAB: The creators of the
WAB Version changer, one of the first kernal mode Eboots
WAD: See PAK
WEP: A bad network
encryption format
Wifi: Wifi is the PSPs
wireless feature, it comes in two versions, ad-hoc and infrastructure
WLAN: A WLAN, or Wireless Loacal Area Network is a home
or business network that runs from a wirless access point (router)
WMA: Windows Media
Audio, the default windows format for audio. Can be used only on 2.6+
after enabling via the settings menu. Will not work below 2.6 (unless
you are in DevHook)
WPA: Also known as TKIP,
a network encryption protocol, safer than WEP
X
XMB: The XMB,
or Cross media Bar is simply the PSPs menu UI
Y
YoYoFR: The
creator of the current most popular emulator Snes9x TYL
Z
ZX-81: The
guy that has made loads of the emulators you probably use, including
the calculator one and PSP-VBA
Adapted from QJ
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