graywolf323
Member
TheSeks said:
what firmware is the best of late?
my main concern was not being able to copy games over from my PS3 but even with 3.70 on my PS3 I just copied over games no problem
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PSP Custom Firmware Thread
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what firmware is the best of late?
my main concern was not being able to copy games over from my PS3 but even with 3.70 on my PS3 I just copied over games no problem
Castor Krieg
Banned
Question about PSP Go - any development of CFW? I would like to buy one, but only if I can rip my UMDs (got PSP-2000) and play them with no problems on the Go.
Last time I checked there were still some problems with making CFW work on the Go.
Last time I checked there were still some problems with making CFW work on the Go.
Almost all PSPgos have a hackable firmware at this point since they aren't mass producing newer units with newer OFW on them. It's a safe bet that if you get one, youll be fine.Castor Krieg said:
Also I use the soft mod TN homebrew thing. It works as long as you don't reset device. Pretty handy for emulators and playing PSN content that normally is a bitch to run on hacked psps.
Sadly the newest ps3 firmware blocks all old psp fw so I can't transfer content to my PSPgo with ofw 6.20. I don't want to update and install newer Cfw since to me 6.20 with softmod is the perfect combo. I think the only way for me to transfer content is through my pc using MediaGo. Sucks since I like to keep psp content on my ps3.
Ps: making personal backups with my psp1000 is awesome and easy. So yes it's easy to do it on your older phatty psp and then transfer to your Go. Only drawback is my save files can't be transfered and work
NOooooo! Anyone got a way to get them to work on PSPgo?Not quite. Sony's official PSOne emulator for the PSP (POPS) actually varies quite a bit from firmware to firmware. They've worked hard to increase game compatibilty and add new features to POPS, such as more control mapping options and a solid virtual memory card manager.prowler_ said:
POPSLoader is the handy homebrew plugin that allows us to install any and just about all versions of POPS side-by-side. On stock PSP firmware, you only have access to the POPS officially built into the firmware you have installed. Using CFW and the POPSLoader plugin, you have access to that built in POPS, as well as that of every other firmware for which you've extracted the relevant POPS files and installed to your memory stick.
If the POPS emulator was the same across firmwares, there'd be no need for POPSLoader at all!
Awesome stuff!
talkinghead
Neo Member
So i sold my nicely homebrew-enabled PSP...and now my brother wants one, so i'm looking on ebay for basically the same thing, welp.
Question: I want to make sure i can install the PRO firmware on it, which OFWs are currently patcheable?
Question: I want to make sure i can install the PRO firmware on it, which OFWs are currently patcheable?
I have a fully-hackable 2000 (02g) and a semi-hackable Go (05g), and here is my setup:Castor Krieg said:
For reference, my 2000 has been my primary PSP since it hit the market, and has had every manner of CFW installed over the years; from Dark-Alex 3.xx - 5.00 to 5.50 to Pro 6.xx. Also, OFW = official firmware;
CFW = traditional custom firmware (for fully-hackable PSPs); and
LCFW = new breed of non-permanent light custom firmwares which can run on almost any PSPs and in very certain cases, can be perma-patched on some models to act like traditional CFWs.
I recently updated my trusty 2000 to 6.60 OFW (currently Sony's newest), installed LCFW 6.60 Pro-B9 Fix 1 on top of it, and perma-patched it with the Pro-B9 CIPL patch. As a fully-hackable system, we can basically perma-patch any LCFW to my 2000. I do not think that this method of CIPL patching works on unhackable later 2000s, 3000s, or Gos, but haven't looked to deeply into it. Now this 2000 is my de-facto UMD ripper, and since it runs a LCFW based on Sony's newest OFW (6.60), it can be used to pull PSN goodies from my PS3 (or directly from PSN) without issue!
My Go came with 6.20 stock, so I simply installed 6.20 Pro-B9 to it and perma-patched it using the relevant Pro patcher, which unlike the CIPL method, actually works on 05g Go hardware. To my knowledge, the later 6.xx Pro LCFWs cannot be perma-patched on the Go, which is why I've chosen not to upgrade it to 6.60 Pro-B9 as well. This also means that I can't use the Go to connect to my PS3.
My Go is now my primary gaming PSP, and the 2000 acts as it's gateway to PSN and UMD content. It's a surprisingly workable arrangement!
prowler_ said:
popsloader is being updated? It stopped being updated last I checked it and gave up on holding out on M33. Updating the OFW + Getting CFW lite = Updated POPs for the majority of PSX games. FF8 that ran like dogshit on anything up to M33? Runs fine on PSP's on 6.30.
All that matters to me, really: Better support for games that are probably going to be released on PSN. If there's some rare title that doesn't run and probably isn't going to be put up on PSN... *shrug*
Mejilan said:
And mostly this. But in addition to "Sony is working hard to update the emulator," worry about pops when they stop updating the PSP for the PSP2's firmware and PSX/PS2 emulator(s). Until then the OFW emulator has fixed a bunch of stuff that earlier firmwares (see: 3.00) couldn't run (see: FF8, one of the main reasons I got a PSP).
dallow_bg said:
Signing only works for homebrew apps that don't require kernel privileges, that run completely in user mode (like a PSP game would). SNES emulator doesn't work, for example.
talkinghead said:
I'm pretty sure they all are at this point (CFW PRO is supposed to be compatible with 6.60).
captmcblack
Member
If this is true, what would be the best combination of POPS for PS1 emulation on PSP currently? I had one I used on 5.00 M33-6 that had a variety of 3.x and 4.x POPS in it. Is there an updated compatibility list somewhere?Mejilan said:
Also, I finally updated my trusty 1000 unit to 6.60 Pro-B9 today. It's nice to know that all current PSP games finally work...but I finally had to let go of my 1.50 kernel homebrew. Time to update to the latest and greatest, I guess.
Napalm_Frank
Member
Im using ProCFW 6.60 on my PSP to get patched iso to work, but where do I put the iso file in the psp/how can I boot it?
Edit: Nevermind figured it out.
Edit: Nevermind figured it out.
sixteen-bit
Member
They don't use the same save files?
Yea but it gives an error stating its from different device/account. Makes sense since its 2 different sku hardware and its not as modern as say ps3 save files. Don't know._dementia said:
Also from different firmwares but I wanted to know if there was a loop I could go through.
Chaos
Member
I had to update my old cfw to a newer one and came across these good guides -
http://gbatemp.net/t268289-psp-hacking-modding-f-a-q-start-here
http://gbatemp.net/t293978-how-to-softmod-hack-your-psp
http://gbatemp.net/t268289-psp-hacking-modding-f-a-q-start-here
http://gbatemp.net/t293978-how-to-softmod-hack-your-psp
Superblatt
Member
So, is 6.20 PRO-B5 Permanent the best solution now for a PSPgo? I haven't touched my system in a while but would like to get a permanent solution for homebrew and isos for games I legitimately own instead of using HEN.
SuperFlyAngel
Unconfirmed Member
I have recently purchased a PSP1000 Japanese unit. It came with CFW 3.71 m33-4 installed.
Is the best option to upgrade the 6.39Pro-B9 and the official 6.39OFW route?
I would like a permanent CFW.
Thanks
NM: Worked it all out. Thanks
Is the best option to upgrade the 6.39Pro-B9 and the official 6.39OFW route?
I would like a permanent CFW.
Thanks
NM: Worked it all out. Thanks
So, I'm considering updating my PSP to custom firmware, after being informed of the possibility of using a Dualshock 3 or some other USB-enabled gamepad with the PSP. Does anybody know anything about how this is accomplished? Google searches have gotten me nowhere, with 3 year old references to long outdated software. I'd like to put my PSP on whatever the latest CFW is, if I find it is possible to accomplish what I'm looking for.
My brother just bought a PSP Go to replace our archaic and ever failing PSP-1000. This Go has 5.70 system software on it.
Could someone point me to a very simple step by step on how to install the best custom firmware on this thing, so I can put our UMD collection. Only thing to consider is to think of me as the biggest idiot on the planet. I really don't want to screw this up for him since it is the only unit within 100 km of our home.
Could someone point me to a very simple step by step on how to install the best custom firmware on this thing, so I can put our UMD collection. Only thing to consider is to think of me as the biggest idiot on the planet. I really don't want to screw this up for him since it is the only unit within 100 km of our home.
talkinghead
Neo Member
Ok, so my brother got his PSP 3004, it has firmware 5.50 installed currently.
What's the recommended way to put cfw/HEN on it? Just update to say 6.20 and put PRO on it? (Did this on my old PSP, but figure there might be a better CFW available since 5.50 is quite old and should be well hacked by now)
What's the recommended way to put cfw/HEN on it? Just update to say 6.20 and put PRO on it? (Did this on my old PSP, but figure there might be a better CFW available since 5.50 is quite old and should be well hacked by now)
I just picked up a Go too. So, I could use some help as well. Let me know if I've got this straight.
My Go has 5.70 firmware (OFW?).
I need to update it to 6.60 original firmware.
Then I grab the 6.60 PRO Custom Firmware and install that?
I'm a big cloudy about the Fast Recovery too, do I have to hook it up to a PC to do that?
Also, if I want to download some titles off of the PSN store, should I do all of that first? Or is there a way after installing the custom firmware?
Thank in advance.
My Go has 5.70 firmware (OFW?).
I need to update it to 6.60 original firmware.
Then I grab the 6.60 PRO Custom Firmware and install that?
I'm a big cloudy about the Fast Recovery too, do I have to hook it up to a PC to do that?
Also, if I want to download some titles off of the PSN store, should I do all of that first? Or is there a way after installing the custom firmware?
Thank in advance.
Fox the Sly
Member
POPStation 4.0 is out.
http://www.qj.net/psp/homebrew-applications/psp-homebrew-popstation-psp-v40.html
http://www.qj.net/psp/homebrew-applications/psp-homebrew-popstation-psp-v40.html
Napalm_Frank
Member
After you have installed CFW the first time you use Fast Recovery to boot CFW more quickly every time you turn your PSP off. You dont need PC for that, Fast Recovery will appear in the games menu.Slermy said:
And you just download PSN titles while the CFW is not on. If you want to turn it off simply turn off your psp.
Crystalkoen
Member
And that answers my question of "What are people using to make multi-disc eboots these days, since what I'm using isn't working right?" Thanks for that.Fox the Sly said:
There are some games which are hard-coded to have added things when the data is installed. iirc, one of the later Monster Hunter games would have equipment models that loaded in shops/inventory screens that wouldn't be there if you were running strictly from the UMD/Ripped ISO. I imagine there's other games with similar setups.MoogPaul said:
Napalm_Frank said:
Oh sweet, thanks for the response! Sounds like it's pretty easy to use then.
Edit: I was told that the TV out cables only work with EDTVs and HDTVs if you want to play games. Is there any way around this with the custom firmware? I can hook it up to an HDTV, but I was hoping the resolution difference wouldn't be as great if I hooked it up to my old CRT via s-video.
What popsloader is out there for PSP GO with 6.60 PRO B9?
I follow the instruction to the teeth but when I hold "R" to play the PS1 eboot game, the menu doesn't pop. I checked with plugsin and can confirm is it's enabled and the pops.txt is correct linking to internal memory and not the memory stick.
I tried both unofficial v4 and v3 popsloader but no luck.
I follow the instruction to the teeth but when I hold "R" to play the PS1 eboot game, the menu doesn't pop. I checked with plugsin and can confirm is it's enabled and the pops.txt is correct linking to internal memory and not the memory stick.
I tried both unofficial v4 and v3 popsloader but no luck.
the androgyne
Member
Just a quick question for someone hopefully..
Updated my PSP1000 with 6.39 PRO B8 and made it permanent with CIPL Flasher last night.
Now i realise i could have put 6.60 PRO B9 on instead.... damn confusing scene!
Can i put it straight on, or do i have to install 6.60 OFW first?
If so, can i install OFW 6.60 from 6.39PRO B8 as is, or is there something else i have to do first?
Probably a stupid question but i've never been on a permanent CFW before.
Updated my PSP1000 with 6.39 PRO B8 and made it permanent with CIPL Flasher last night.
Now i realise i could have put 6.60 PRO B9 on instead.... damn confusing scene!
Can i put it straight on, or do i have to install 6.60 OFW first?
If so, can i install OFW 6.60 from 6.39PRO B8 as is, or is there something else i have to do first?
Probably a stupid question but i've never been on a permanent CFW before.
xxczx
Member
Just install 6.60 OFW (be sure to disable any plugins) as it just overwrites the flash0 anyway.the androgyne said:
Nope unless you want half a second knocked off the loading time (some games there isn't a noticeable difference but when playing games like Peace Walker with a friend it might matter, for example I didn't have data install but my friend did (both loading from memory) and he got a extra second or so jump start which completely bombed the ending because it wasn't in sync)Slermy said: