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PSP Custom Firmware Thread
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riskVSreward
Member
I lost my Monster Hunter Freedom save when I updated FW/upgraded my memory card. Apparently this is a common problem with the game (other games too) which sucks because the game is a grindfest that tends to generate save files to the tune of several hundred hours. I searched around for awhile and finally found a guide to fixing a corrupt save for any PSP game, and I can now say that it works 100%.
http://feedurmind.wordpress.com/2009/08/29/how-to-fix-corrupted-psp-saves/
http://feedurmind.wordpress.com/2009/08/29/how-to-fix-corrupted-psp-saves/
Quick question; for those of you that had a regular PSP, were using game sharing, and then moved to a PSPslim&lite, did migrating all of the shared content over to the S&L take up one of the share slots? I mean, if you moved from a PSPphat, to a PSPwhite, to a PSPslim, then to a PSPgo, even though it's the same user, does it actually take up four "share" slots? What if you had a hardware failure?
I've been wanting to hack my PSP for some time, mainly to play my Amiga games on it, especially the likes of SWOS, Chaos Engine, Alien Breed, Lotus 2 and Speedball 2. But I've been looking up information on how to install CFW, and I've been a bit overwhelmed by the amount of websites and information. I don't really know where to start. So, can anyone give me a quick rundown on what I need?
My PSP is a Slim and Light model of the original kind (PSP-2004), and I run Vista 64 on PC (if that's relevant at all). So is there a fool-proof guide to do this quickly?
My PSP is a Slim and Light model of the original kind (PSP-2004), and I run Vista 64 on PC (if that's relevant at all). So is there a fool-proof guide to do this quickly?
The Faceless Master
Member
what FW is it on now?StarEye said:
KennyLinder
Member
I am currently on 5.00 m33-6, is it easy to get to offical 6.0 firmware from here? I think now that a few games (the games I want) support "Install to Mem Stick" options I no longer need custom firmware.
So, easy to jump to official 6.0? I have a launch Japanese 1000 PSP.
So, easy to jump to official 6.0? I have a launch Japanese 1000 PSP.
red shoe paul
Banned
RanoNL said:
Yeah, you just upgrade like normal..
KennyLinder
Member
red shoe paul said:
And is it easy enough to go back to Custom if I wish? (PSP1000)
red shoe paul
Banned
KennyLinder said:
Not yet. I don't think..
I'm sure with a Pandora battery and memory stick you can..
KennyLinder
Member
red shoe paul said:
Hmm. Not sure if it will be an issue. What about the new CFW 6.00 from the GEN? group? Is that due soon?
KennyLinder
Member
RanoNL said:
You need to switch to the Sony updater, not the Dark Alex "server"
Turn off PSP
Hold R shoulder down, and Turn On
You'll come to a cusom menu with red text
In there is an option called Options or Customisation or something
In that menu, is an option regarding Network Update. Select that to change the current setting.
Exit out.
Now try it.
KennyLinder said:
Not confirmed when, but assumed since they have already decrypted 6.0.
Speculation is they'll hold out until after October 1st at least, in case Sony is ready to leap-frog the next CFW before the Go launches. Besides, nobody knows exactly where their progress is at, as they have not said.
Epic Tier 3 Engineer
Banned
It's kind of a lot to search through, and I want an opinion anyway, so I guess I'll ask: is there any music player using CFW that is superior to the current PSP player?
I don't even know how to sync the PSP up with a library. :\
I don't even know how to sync the PSP up with a library. :\
Jet Grind Radio!
Banned
I don't know about players, but all you do is drag and drop your music files into the music folder on your memory card. I know some programs will create a library that can sync to the PSP, but I prefer the hard method.Epic Tier 3 Engineer said:
Tee Hee.
StarEye said:
amiga games!?
I used to have a modded PSP but accidentally bricked it and never bothered buying another one. I'm starting to get that itch again with GT and the thought of playing PSone games and Amiga on it.
Can I buy one premodded from anywhere? Are any of the shop-bought slim&lites still moddable?
I have access to a pandora battery and a psp fat if it helps
Dead Prince
Banned
Dynasty Warrior: Strike Force.
KennyLinder
Member
Gran Turismo does too.
Found word of a hacker comparing various JP and US files and making progress in loading the US version using hacked JP files, much like the ripkits for getting Soul Cal (EU, US) and Dissidia FF (EU) running. Apparently he was looking for testers, so I registered on the site and offered up my 2 PSPs.
http://pspupdates.qj.net/Watch-Team-Mack-shows-off-new-features-of-CFW-6-00-MAC-B/pg/49/aid/134572
Team Mack (Matt & Jack, two Canadian brothers, IIRC) release another video trying to show that their CFW 6.00 Mack is legit (though still very much an early, only partially-functional work-in-progress. *shrugs*
Team Mack (Matt & Jack, two Canadian brothers, IIRC) release another video trying to show that their CFW 6.00 Mack is legit (though still very much an early, only partially-functional work-in-progress. *shrugs*
red shoe paul
Banned
Definitely seems real.
I believe that they're really working on something.
I believe it's also totally feature-incomplete, with major features like ISO loading as not working (as they've openly admitted).
I don't particularly believe that this will actually turn into a viable, working CFW replacement for M33, or even Gen.
I believe it's also totally feature-incomplete, with major features like ISO loading as not working (as they've openly admitted).
I don't particularly believe that this will actually turn into a viable, working CFW replacement for M33, or even Gen.
Classic_Gs
Member
Well that is not a good thing.Mejilan said:
riskVSreward
Member
Dark Alex will always return! In all seriousness, with as much as he knows about firmware, I wouldn't be surprised if he just feels compelled to crack the latest OFW. Sony comes out with a new one, patching whatever exploit and he gets the will to break it again.Mejilan said:
Just my thoughts though, I don't actually know the guy.
lowrider007
Licorice-flavoured booze?
Anyone been temped to blow off their CFW and update to a current legit one, I really want to purchase the DD version of Motorstorm Arctic Edge when it's the the PSN store.
Not sure what to do tbh.
Not sure what to do tbh.
A Twisty Fluken
Member
lowrider007 said:
Yeah, I washed my hands of CFW, but that's back when I thought we were getting a UMD "good will" program. :lol
The Faceless Master
Member
looks like a good thing to me.Classic_Gs said:
Peronthious
Member
If the subscription or rental plans come to fruition and custom firmware doesn't play nice with them, I'll probably drop it.
Allan Holdsworth
Member
Got a CFW (5.00 M33-6) PSP-2000 the other day.
Anyway, some n00b questions:
1. Should I set the CPU speed in UMD/ISO mode to 333MHz? Any real benefits?
2. Best PDF reader?
3. Any way to play music files in FLAC format (too lazy to convert)?
Anyway, some n00b questions:
1. Should I set the CPU speed in UMD/ISO mode to 333MHz? Any real benefits?
2. Best PDF reader?
3. Any way to play music files in FLAC format (too lazy to convert)?
lowrider007
Licorice-flavoured booze?
RuGalz said:
That's what I was planning but that's alot of money just to keep a CFW psp going when mine is perfectly fine with a bigger screen and similar battery life.
Ummmmm, decisions decisions, I think I'll try holding off until the Go is released to see if they add a lot more content to the store, if they do I'll drop the CFW.