Sony PSP Thread!!!!

rosh_aveo1.4 · 17th August 2009, 10:27

Guys...my bro is getting the PSP3000 from the US...but I fear there is no way to hack it (not sure if I can do it myself in the first place). Anyone knows any place in Cochin that would do this hacking?? Or am I forced to buy the UMD games itself?

spacescreamer · 17th August 2009, 13:32

it ll all depend on the firmware version the psp came with.

Secondly, the psp 3k series' patch is not permament.
ie u have to reapply the patch everytime u reboot ur psp.

But Sony has been pulling good tricks to avoid piracy and also some very good titles are slated to come on the psp like Gran tourismo, Assassins creed and Lil big planet.
enuf to keep u busy these days.
u can always trade ur umdz or get them cheap off sites like gaming indians or any other gaming site.

mukaan · 14th October 2009, 13:02

Hi,

I have a PSP 2000 which was bought from the US in May 2008.
The analogue joystick has a problem and its kinda stuck. I need to replace it.
The Sony service station has declined to replace the joystick and had advised me to go in for a new PSP

Could any of the friends in this forum kindly guide me to the right place where I could get it fixed?
I could do it either in Chennai or at Hyderabad. Thanks a tonne in advance

Internet has many links pointing out to replacement analogue joystick for the PSP costing any where between 25USD to 30USD. And they are all DIY types.

I love my PSP and now I am scratching my head.

spacescreamer · 20th October 2009, 01:04

Its not too difficult to replace that part.

Order it from either playasia or from dealextreme. Wont cost you a bomb and you can replace it after reading a lil bit from the Internet.
Its for abt $2 and is reliable stuff.

DealExtreme: $2.15 Replacement PSP Analog Switch Button Module Black

spacescreamer · 20th October 2009, 01:10

Sony is obv not doing any good by not offering the service of their products.

That analog module comes cheap - $2 something from dealextreme.com
purchase it either from there or from playasia.com.
Its not diff to replace that part either, just read few such query thread off the net and you would be able to do it.

D.V.R · 20th October 2009, 05:28

@mukaan-In hyderabad you can go to Haridas Market in Koti to get your PSP repaired.

theragingbull · 23rd November 2009, 15:00

Hey guys! Where can i get a modded PSP 3004 in Mumbai?

theragingbull · 23rd November 2009, 15:04

Hey guys! Which is a better, PSP 3004 or the recently launched PSP Go?
There's a price difference of Rs.5000 between the two.
The PSP Go has a smaller screen and is compact as it doesn't use a CD as you have to pay and download games from PSN.

wildon · 23rd November 2009, 15:06

get an Old PSP-100x series(Any firmware) or a PSP-200x series (Firmware 3.95 or below)

ksethuram · 23rd November 2009, 16:45

Both use the same 333 processor, PSP GO has 16GB flash memory and bluetooth over PSP but lacks UMD drive and Infrared.

Sony said in a press conference that PSP GO is not a replacement for the PSP..
They both target different areas of the market.

Problems with PSP GO.
1) Go can’t play PSP games
2) You can’t rent/borrow or loan out games for the Go
3) You can’t import games for the Go
4) Can’t use TV out and AC power at the same time

kaushik_s · 23rd November 2009, 17:08

Hey guys, I'm a total noob here. Recently seen one 2nd hand PSP for 7k, that one seems like almost new. What should be the good price for a PSP? It had a game loaded on it and they were telling that another Game CD/DVD will also be given with the PSP. Don't know what version of PSP it was but it looked very new. Any place where I can learn more about the PSP's? Some pointers?

wildon · 23rd November 2009, 17:17

Well the old PSP's are now very difficult to get and 7k at present (after 3k series and PSPGO) is worth it. Earlier 2nd hand PSP's were selling at 4k-5k range. Now even these prices are shoot up till 12k !!

PSP-1000 (any version) and PSP-2000 (firmware version till 3.95) is safe to unlock.
Just use google to search PSP Custom firmware you will get lots of pointers.

kaushik_s · 26th November 2009, 00:05

Thanks wildon for the info. I did remember that 2nd hand PSP's were being sold for 5k around here in the forum itself. And what about games like Gran Tourino etc, are they compatible with older versions?
What is the cost of the new one's? 3k series?

pranavt · 26th November 2009, 00:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by wildon

PSP-1000 (any version) and PSP-2000 (firmware version till 3.95) is safe to unlock.
Just use google to search PSP Custom firmware you will get lots of pointers.

Actually, any firmware upto 5.03 can be hacked. Including PSP 3000 models. The hack is inconvenient and unstable (sometimes needs multiple tries before it will run), but once done, it's as good as the previous versions.

On all PSP 1000 models and certain older models of PSP 2000, you can do the Pandora Battery/Memstick hack and have full bootable custom firmware.

_raVan_ · 27th January 2011, 13:52

Below are some pictures from Engadget!

Specs include a quad-core ARM Cortex-A9 processor, 5-inch touchscreen OLED display with 960 x 544 resolution, dual analog sticks (not nubs as on the current generation), 3G, WiFi, GPS, a rear-mounted touchpad, the same accelerometer / gyroscope motion sensing as in the PlayStation Move, an electronic compass and cameras on both the front and back.

Had the power to run MGS4 at 20 FPS.

Source: Sony's next PSP (codename NGP): a closer look -- Engadget

The Sony PSP2, codenamed NGP -- Engadget

17th August 2009, 10:27	#61
rosh_aveo1.4 BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cochin, Kerala Posts: 705 Thanked: 656 Times View My Garage	Psp 3000 Guys...my bro is getting the PSP3000 from the US...but I fear there is no way to hack it (not sure if I can do it myself in the first place). Anyone knows any place in Cochin that would do this hacking?? Or am I forced to buy the UMD games itself?
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17th August 2009, 13:32	#62
spacescreamer BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Noida Posts: 31 Thanked: 8 Times	it ll all depend on the firmware version the psp came with. Secondly, the psp 3k series' patch is not permament. ie u have to reapply the patch everytime u reboot ur psp. But Sony has been pulling good tricks to avoid piracy and also some very good titles are slated to come on the psp like Gran tourismo, Assassins creed and Lil big planet. enuf to keep u busy these days. u can always trade ur umdz or get them cheap off sites like gaming indians or any other gaming site.
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14th October 2009, 13:02	#63
mukaan BHPian Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Madras Posts: 25 Thanked: 124 Times	PSP 2000...Analogue joystick replacement-Help Please ! Hi, I have a PSP 2000 which was bought from the US in May 2008. The analogue joystick has a problem and its kinda stuck. I need to replace it. The Sony service station has declined to replace the joystick and had advised me to go in for a new PSP Could any of the friends in this forum kindly guide me to the right place where I could get it fixed? I could do it either in Chennai or at Hyderabad. Thanks a tonne in advance Internet has many links pointing out to replacement analogue joystick for the PSP costing any where between 25USD to 30USD. And they are all DIY types. I love my PSP and now I am scratching my head.
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20th October 2009, 01:04	#64
spacescreamer BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Noida Posts: 31 Thanked: 8 Times	Its not too difficult to replace that part. Order it from either playasia or from dealextreme. Wont cost you a bomb and you can replace it after reading a lil bit from the Internet. Its for abt $2 and is reliable stuff. DealExtreme: $2.15 Replacement PSP Analog Switch Button Module Black
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20th October 2009, 01:10	#65
spacescreamer BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Noida Posts: 31 Thanked: 8 Times	Sony is obv not doing any good by not offering the service of their products. That analog module comes cheap - $2 something from dealextreme.com purchase it either from there or from playasia.com. Its not diff to replace that part either, just read few such query thread off the net and you would be able to do it.
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20th October 2009, 05:28	#66
D.V.R BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Sydney / Secunderabad Posts: 277 Thanked: 14 Times	@mukaan-In hyderabad you can go to Haridas Market in Koti to get your PSP repaired.
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23rd November 2009, 15:00	#67
theragingbull Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,601 Thanked: 651 Times View My Garage	Hey guys! Where can i get a modded PSP 3004 in Mumbai? Last edited by theragingbull : 23rd November 2009 at 15:05.
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23rd November 2009, 15:04	#68
theragingbull Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,601 Thanked: 651 Times View My Garage	PSP 3004 or PSP Go? Hey guys! Which is a better, PSP 3004 or the recently launched PSP Go? There's a price difference of Rs.5000 between the two. The PSP Go has a smaller screen and is compact as it doesn't use a CD as you have to pay and download games from PSN. Attached Thumbnails
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23rd November 2009, 15:06	#69
wildon BANNED Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,442 Thanked: 1,252 Times View My Garage	get an Old PSP-100x series(Any firmware) or a PSP-200x series (Firmware 3.95 or below)
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23rd November 2009, 16:45	#70
ksethuram BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Chennai , London (now) Posts: 233 Thanked: Once	Both use the same 333 processor, PSP GO has 16GB flash memory and bluetooth over PSP but lacks UMD drive and Infrared. Sony said in a press conference that PSP GO is not a replacement for the PSP.. They both target different areas of the market. Problems with PSP GO. 1) Go can’t play PSP games 2) You can’t rent/borrow or loan out games for the Go 3) You can’t import games for the Go 4) Can’t use TV out and AC power at the same time
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23rd November 2009, 17:08	#71
kaushik_s Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,088 Thanked: 165 Times View My Garage	Hey guys, I'm a total noob here. Recently seen one 2nd hand PSP for 7k, that one seems like almost new. What should be the good price for a PSP? It had a game loaded on it and they were telling that another Game CD/DVD will also be given with the PSP. Don't know what version of PSP it was but it looked very new. Any place where I can learn more about the PSP's? Some pointers?
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23rd November 2009, 17:17	#72
wildon BANNED Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,442 Thanked: 1,252 Times View My Garage	Well the old PSP's are now very difficult to get and 7k at present (after 3k series and PSPGO) is worth it. Earlier 2nd hand PSP's were selling at 4k-5k range. Now even these prices are shoot up till 12k !! PSP-1000 (any version) and PSP-2000 (firmware version till 3.95) is safe to unlock. Just use google to search PSP Custom firmware you will get lots of pointers.
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26th November 2009, 00:05	#73
kaushik_s Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,088 Thanked: 165 Times View My Garage	Thanks wildon for the info. I did remember that 2nd hand PSP's were being sold for 5k around here in the forum itself. And what about games like Gran Tourino etc, are they compatible with older versions? What is the cost of the new one's? 3k series?
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27th January 2011, 13:52	#75
_raVan_ Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pune Posts: 1,073 Thanked: 660 Times	Sony PSP2... Codenamed NGP Below are some pictures from Engadget! Specs include a quad-core ARM Cortex-A9 processor, 5-inch touchscreen OLED display with 960 x 544 resolution, dual analog sticks (not nubs as on the current generation), 3G, WiFi, GPS, a rear-mounted touchpad, the same accelerometer / gyroscope motion sensing as in the PlayStation Move, an electronic compass and cameras on both the front and back. Had the power to run MGS4 at 20 FPS. Source: Sony's next PSP (codename NGP): a closer look -- Engadget The Sony PSP2, codenamed NGP -- Engadget Attached Thumbnails Last edited by _raVan_ : 27th January 2011 at 13:55.
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