Psp old updates

PSP Updates to 3. PlayStation 3 owners get to play our PS1 downloads, so what do we portable gamers get? By Nix Updated: 15 Jun pm. It's that time of the month again, ladies and fellows.

Sony Computer Entertainment has released another update to the PlayStation Portable firmware, moving the interface up to 3. This update is not a particularly fancy update -- no major features have been added this time -- but it's a necessary one for future interfacing with PlayStation 3 as well as playing downloadable PS1 games.

The method of managing certificates under [Game] has been changed. Not much fun there, but the business done is at least interesting. The changes in PSP v3. Sony has changed the Certificate system used in the service -- originally, gamers had to download both the game file and a special certificate to allow it to play on your system. Now partly because hackers have been able to cheat the certificate, allowing homebrew users to load their own PS1 games with enough effort the certificate is written right into the file, making downloads simpler and the PSP game menu a little less cluttered.

This system is also timed with the release of PS3. We haven't tried this yet on our PSPs, but some PS3 users are having difficulty loading up their games, so SCE is recommending that users re-download all of the PS1 games they have purchased. We haven't seen any literature to this effect, but it's likely that this will not affect the download count on your purchases.

This one must be upper-case as well. Download the latest firmware from the PlayStation website. You can download the PSP firmware from the system updates page. The latest and final firmware version is 6. Open the Memory Stick Duo folder. When you connect your PSP or insert your memory card, you should be asked if you want to open the folder. If not, open your Computer window and select the "Ms Duo" option. Copy the PSP folder you created onto the memory card.

You may already have a PSP folder, which you can overwrite. This will add the update data to your PSP. Select your update file. The PSP will begin the installation process. Method 3.

Insert a UMD containing the update. Some games contain firmware updates on the disc. The last firmware included on a UMD was 6. Select "PSP Update ver. The X s will be replaced by the version number of the update. The update will have a UMD icon, and is typically below the actual game in the Game menu. Method 4. Ensure your system is updated to version 6. Follow one of the methods above to do so. This is required to install the custom firmware. Download the "Pro CFW" files.

These are the custom firmware files that allow you to use homebrew programs on your PSP. They can be found at a variety of places online. Make sure to download the latest version that is compatible with 6. Extract the "Pro CFW" archive. The GAME folder will contain the custom firmware files. Disconnect your PSP or memory card. Insert the memory card back in the PSP if necessary. Navigate to the Game menu and run the "Pro Update" application.

Follow the prompts to install the custom firmware. Run "Fast Recovery" whenever you reboot your system. This can be found in the Game menu, and is required to reactive the custom firmware when the PSP restarts.

Yes No. Not Helpful 0 Helpful 6. Nothing is going to happen to anything on the memory stick while the system is updating. Not Helpful 2 Helpful 6. Yes, it will revert back to the original firmware when factory reset. You will have to reinstall CFW. Not Helpful 0 Helpful 1. Include your email address to get a message when this question is answered. Submit a Tip All tip submissions are carefully reviewed before being published.

Don't turn off your PSP while it's updating or it will likely not work again. Helpful 0 Not Helpful 1. You Might Also Like How to. How to. Co-authors: Updated: June 24, Categories: Portable Media Players.