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***PlayStation Portable FAQ***

General Information

When was the original PSP released in North America?
The official North American release date is March 24th, 2005.

What is the price of the PSP?
SGD $320-350+

How can I add my own custom background?
Upload your desired background to the Photo folder in your PSP directory (X:\PSP\PHOTO). View the current images on your PSP (under Photo). Highlight the desired image and press 'X' Press Triangle, and select the 'Set as Wallpaper' icon (the second icon from the left on the top row). Then proceed through the prompts.

How can I send images from one PSP to another PSP?
View the current images on your PSP (under Photo). Highlight the desired image and press 'X' Turn on your Wi-Fi switch on your PSP. Press Triangle, and select the 'Send' icon (the icon on the left on the top row). To recieve images wirelessly from another PSP:
View the current images on your PSP (under Photo). Turn on your Wi-Fi switch on your PSP. In the image selection menu press Triangle, and select 'Recieve'.

Where can I get the current Firmware Update?
The update may be downloaded via any wireless internet connection (make sure your Wi-Fi switch is enabled)*. Alternatively, you can download the update via the PSP Website and put it into the 'GAMES\UPDATE' folder on your PSP*.

*To install the update you must have your PSP's battery charged to the appropriate level.

What type of video formats does a psp support?
The PSP system supports the following video and movie file formats:
MPEG-4 Simple Profile (AAC)
H.264/MPEG-4 AVC Main Profile (CABC)(AAC) and Baseline Profile (AAC)
MP4
MPEG-4 Simple Profile (AAC)
H.264/MPEG-4 AVC Main Profile (CABC)(AAC) and Baseline Profile (AAC)
AVI
Motion JPEG (Linear PCM)
Motion JPEG (u-Law)
Some Divx Files
UMD

PSP region code:

• PSP-1000-Japan
• PSP-1001-US/North America
• PSP-1002-Austrila/New Zealand
• PSP-1003-UK
• PSP-1004-Europe
• PSP-1005-Korea
• PSP-1006-Hong Kong/Singapore
• PSP-1007-Taiwan
• PSP-1008-Russia
• PSP-1009-China

What PSP model do I have?
PSP-100X This is the first PSP model the Phat
PSP-200X This is the second model the PSP Slim
PSP-300X This is the third and most recent model also known as the PSP Brite

Should I get a Sony PSP or a Nintendo DS?
That's a personal decision you need to make for yourself. The PSP offers better graphics and a superior multimedia experience. But the DS offers two displays and a unique touch-screen gameplay experience.

We recommend taking a look at the game libraries for both platforms to see which system has more games that you'll enjoy playing.

How long will the battery last before I need to recharge?
The PSP battery generally lasts for three to six hours while playing games and three to five hours while playing video.

What are the differences between the original PSP (PSP-1000) and the new slim PSP (PSP-2000)? The new PSP is 20 percent thinner and 33 percent lighter than the original. Internal system memory has increased from 32MB to 64MB, which helps speed up game load times considerably.

The new system also has a new video-output port that can you can use to connect the PSP to a TV if you have the appropriate AV cable.

What are the differences between the PSP-2000 and the PSP-3000 The PSP-3000 is the same size as the PSP-2000, but it has a built-in microphone and an upgraded LCD screen that features a wider color range and improved response time that helps reduce on-screen ghosting. The video-out also supports output to older interlaced displays.

Can I trade in my old PSP for a new one? Sorry, Sony doesn't offer any kind of PSP trade-in program at this time.

Can you tell me what PSP accessories work with the original (PSP-1000 series) and which ones work with the slim (PSP-2000 series)?
Here's a peripheral compatibility list from Sony:

1000-Series Only

• Headphones with Remote Control (white/black) (PSP-140)
• Battery Charger (PSP-191)
• PSP® Traveler Case

2000-Series Only

• PSP-2000 Battery Pack (1200 mAh; PSP-S110U)
• PSP-2000 Headphones with Remote Control (PSP-S140)
• PSP-2000 AV Cable (Composite; PSP-S150)
• PSP-2000 Component AV Cable (PSP-S180U)

1000-Series and 2000-Series

• Media Manager for PSP v 2.0
• PSP Headset (PSP-270)
• Accessory Pouch and Cloth (PSP-200)
• System Pouch and Wrist Strap (PSP-170)
• Memory Stick Pro Duo
• PSP® UMD™ Case
• PSP® Car Adaptor (PSP-180U)
• PSP® AC Adaptor (PSP-100U)

Normal Battery - Your PSP Battery, 3.6V 1200mAh typically. It allows normal operation of the PSP.
Pandora or "Jigkick" Battery - A modified version of the PSP Battery that allows you to boot a PSP into service or "pandora" mode. It is used in conjunction with a Magic Memory stick to install Custom Firmware. You can either make a pandora battery yourself, use one that your friends have, or buy one.
MS - Memory Stick - This refers to the Memory Stick Pro Duo that you use with the PSP to load information.
MMS - "Magic Memory Stick" - A modified memory stick that allows you to install custom firmware when used in conjunction with a Pandora Battery.
DC - "Despertar del Cemetario" - This is the name of the program created by Dark Alex that loads from a MMS while the PSP is in Pandora mode in order to install custom firmware. DCv8 is the latest version
Pandora Installer AKA "Softmodding" - A Program that modifies a PSP battery to put it into Pandora or Service Mode. Phat PSPs usually allow creation of this battery and not all PSP batteries are supported.
"Hardmodding" or "Pandorizing" a Battery - A method in which you physically open a PSP battery up and cut/solder a certain pin in order to place the battery into Pandora or Service Mode. Not all PSP batteries are supported, and some batteries can be bought that are already modified.
Do any games support 'Game Sharing'?

Yes, the following is a list of games that support the Game Sharing feature:

• Burnout Legends
• The Con™
• MediEvil Resurrection™
• Pinball Hall of Fame
• Syphon Filter: Dark Mirror
• Viewtiful Joe: Red Hot Rumble
• Gangs of London™
• World Tour Soccer 06
• Mercury Meltdown
• Tekken®: Dark Resurrection
• Lumines II
• Killzone: Liberation
• Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End
• PaRappa the Rapper™

How many brightness levels are there on the PSP?
When running off the battery pack there is 3 brightness settings, additionally, when you are running off the AC adapter a fourth brightness setting becomes available.

How come my PSP background changed colors?
If you are still using the default PSP background, it will change each month, the following is a list of the months and their designated color:
January - Grey
February - Yellow
March - Light-Green
April - Pink
May - Dark-Green
June - Light-Purple
July - Light-Blue
August - Blue
September - Purple
October - Yellow
November - Brown
December - Red

Technical Information (PSP Slim | PSP-2000):

Size:

• Dimensions: (W x D x H) 6.7” x 2.81” x 0.73”
• Weight: 189 grams

Controller:

• D-pad, Analog Stick or ‘nub’.

Processor:

• Processor: MIPS R4000
• Processor Clock Speed: 1-333MHz
• Processor (2nd): MIPS R4000
• Processor Clock Speed: (2nd)1-333MHz

Memory:

• Main Memory: 64MB EDRAM
• Video Memory: 4MB EDRAM

Video:

• Display: 4.3" 16:9 widescreen TFT LCD
• Resolution: 480x272 Colors: 16.77 million colors
• Brightness: 200 cd/m2
• Fill Rate: (pixels)664 Mpixels/s
• Fill Rate: (triangles)33 Mtriangles/s

Audio:

• Speakers: Built-in stereo speakers, included headphones

Connectivity:

• Game Media Format: 1.8GB Universal Media Disc
• I/O Connectors: 1 x audio out, 1 x microphone, 1 x control connector, 1 x USB 2.0, 1 x Memory Stick Pro Duo, IrDA, IR remote, 1 x video output connector
• Integrated Communications:802.11b Wi-Fi

Power:

• Battery: Lithium-ion battery AC Power Adapter Compatible Formats:
• Audio: ATRAC, MP3, MP4 (AAC), WAV (LPCM)
• Video: MPEG-4 (AVC) Pictures: JPEG, TIFF, GIF, PNG, BMP
• Battery charging via USB is an option with PSP Slim

Technical Information (Original PSP | PSP-1000):

Size:

• Dimensions: (W x D x H) 6.7” x 2.91” x 0.91”
• Weight: 280 grams

Controller:

• D-pad, Analog Stick or ‘nub’

Processor:

• Processor: MIPS R4000
• Processor Clock Speed: 1-333MHz
• Processor (2nd): MIPS R4000
• Processor Clock Speed: (2nd)1-333MHz

Memory:

• Main Memory: 32MB EDRAM
• Video Memory: 4MB EDRAM

Video:

• Display: 4.3" 16:9 widescreen TFT LCD
• Resolution: 480x272 Colors: 16.77 million colors
• Brightness: 200 cd/m2
• Fill Rate: (pixels)664 Mpixels/s
• Fill Rate: (triangles)33 Mtriangles/s

Audio:

• Speakers: Built-in stereo speakers, included headphones

Connectivity:

• Game Media Format: 1.8GB Universal Media Disc
• I/O Connectors: 1 x audio out, 1 x microphone, 1 x control connector, 1 x USB 2.0, 1 x Memory Stick Pro Duo, IrDA, IR remote
• Integrated Communications:802.11b Wi-Fi

Power:

• Battery: Lithium-ion battery AC Power Adapter Compatible Formats:
• Audio: ATRAC, MP3, MP4 (AAC), WAV (LPCM)
• Video: MPEG-4 (AVC) Pictures: JPEG, TIFF, GIF, PNG, BMP