Just got a PSP-2000. Now what?

[the7k]

Just bought my PSP-1000. Has version 6.20 firmware. Did not come with a memory device.

I know that the 1000 is incapable of TV out, but I've heard of a program called Remote Joy that should allow the same function but on a PC. Has anyone tried this? Is it even worth bothering with? Do I need a great PC to be able to run it without slow-down?

I also definitely plan to get my PSP homebrew capable - and hopefully able to play PS1 and Neo Geo games, at least. While I don't plan to pirate PSP games, I may at least want to rip my games so I don't have to lug them around everywhere. Do I need to get the Pandora Battery everyone talks about?

The screen has specs of dirt underneath the screen. Anything I can do about that? I only just bought it today, so I could return it for another one. If I do this, should I try to return it for a different model? And if I do try for another model, what firmwares should I avoid?

Any other tips and tricks you can tell me would be very appreciated. Anything I should check for that a newbie wouldn't know about would be a plus.

[Niode]

As far as I know there is no software hack for 6.20 you're going to need a pandora battery and create a magic memory stick.

[dlmvii]

Luckily pandora batteires are super cheap (http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.12472) Or if you know someone with a hacked psp they can make one for you. The accompanying memory card that it needs can be done really easily on a computer (I'm pretty sure there are 1-button programs out there that will do it all for you)

[Dakinggamer87]

Pandora battery and magic memory stick are needed. It's totally worth it!! Now your PSP can be really utilized to its fullest

[LBJeff]

I recently bought a PSP-1000 and it had 6.20 firmware on it and wanted to do the same thing. I know this site has gotten a lot of flak for selling fake memory cards, but I picked up a battery and 1 GB MMS from pandorasales.com for $20. I was slightly hesitant about ordering it but after reading through a bunch of reviews I figured worst case scenario I was out $20. Turns out it was a legit memory stick that was made in to a MMS w/4.01 and 5.0 M33-6 software on it. I had custom firmware installed in 5 minutes (not counting the time to charge the battery). Plus, they shipped on the quick. I ordered on a Thursday morning and they arrived the following Tuesday.

But I will caution you, I have read on a bunch of different forums that people have been getting shafted with fake memory sticks from them (or any sellers of MMS for that matter). That, and the program needed to make a MMS is easy to find and run so I basically paid for the extra memory card and the service of having it installed. Not that it was a high $ or anything.

I also decided to put in an order through dealextreme for a battery (actually two to have as backups for whatever reason). I put the orders in at the same time and have yet to see the ones from DE yet. That was about a month ago.

Anyways, enough with the infomercial sales pitch for these dudes. As far as the dirt under screen, are you talking between the plastic cover and the screen itself? If that's the case you can buy a replacement face plate or housing and that will take care of that. If you go that route there are plenty of sweet setups out there. I'm thinking of doing it myself.

On a final note, I have found a new love in my PSP. I had zero knowledge of what/how to do anything with it and within 2 hours I had changed my gameboot, coldboot, fonts and menus. I threw on a bunch of emulators and some PS1 games (all of which I already own) and I am damn impressed. It's a fun little machine and I'm glad I got it.

[Gamerforlife]

I recently bought a PSP-1000 and it had 6.20 firmware on it and wanted to do the same thing. I know this site has gotten a lot of flak for selling fake memory cards, but I picked up a battery and 1 GB MMS from pandorasales.com for $20. I was slightly hesitant about ordering it but after reading through a bunch of reviews I figured worst case scenario I was out $20. Turns out it was a legit memory stick that was made in to a MMS w/4.01 and 5.0 M33-6 software on it. I had custom firmware installed in 5 minutes (not counting the time to charge the battery). Plus, they shipped on the quick. I ordered on a Thursday morning and they arrived the following Tuesday.

But I will caution you, I have read on a bunch of different forums that people have been getting shafted with fake memory sticks from them (or any sellers of MMS for that matter). That, and the program needed to make a MMS is easy to find and run so I basically paid for the extra memory card and the service of having it installed. Not that it was a high $ or anything.

I also decided to put in an order through dealextreme for a battery (actually two to have as backups for whatever reason). I put the orders in at the same time and have yet to see the ones from DE yet. That was about a month ago.

Anyways, enough with the infomercial sales pitch for these dudes. As far as the dirt under screen, are you talking between the plastic cover and the screen itself? If that's the case you can buy a replacement face plate or housing and that will take care of that. If you go that route there are plenty of sweet setups out there. I'm thinking of doing it myself.

On a final note, I have found a new love in my PSP. I had zero knowledge of what/how to do anything with it and within 2 hours I had changed my gameboot, coldboot, fonts and menus. I threw on a bunch of emulators and some PS1 games (all of which I already own) and I am damn impressed. It's a fun little machine and I'm glad I got it.

I absolutely love the PSP(well,the pre-digital only models anyway). I think it's the best gaming device out there PERIOD when you factor in convenience, portability and flexibility. Unfortunatly, much of its potential still remains untapped I think, by both video game developers and the homebrew community, which is the only reason I'm not using it more than my PS3 and 360. I haven't heard of any major releases for it lately and I got sick of waiting for someone to get that MAME emulator working.

[LBJeff]

I absolutely love the PSP(well,the pre-digital only models anyway). I think it's the best gaming device out there PERIOD when you factor in convenience, portability and flexibility. Unfortunatly, much of its potential still remains untapped I think, by both video game developers and the homebrew community, which is the only reason I'm not using it more than my PS3 and 360. I haven't heard of any major releases for it lately and I got sick of waiting for someone to get that MAME emulator working.

Yeah, I think for me with the PSP it does so much stuff so well that I could say if I was stuck with one system it might be the one I choose. I am noticing that since I got in to it so late in the game it's tough to find some of the stuff that was big for a while (gameboots, etc).

As far as the MAME emulator goes, my buddy says he has it running on his. I'll have to ask to find out which one he is running.

[the7k]

Thanks for the info, guys. I talked with a few folks, and apparently, the PSP-2000 is the better choice for playing fighters on with regards to the D-Pad. I'm thinking I might return the 1000 if I can find a decent looking 2000 model. The TV Out isn't a bad option either.

Anything I should watch for? I've heard that the 2000 is built with cheaper materials than the 1000 - are there some problem areas I should check for?

[LBJeff]

Anything I should watch for? I've heard that the 2000 is built with cheaper materials than the 1000 - are there some problem areas I should check for?

UMD drive, memory stick cover.

And some 2000 models can still be bricked because they have the same mobo as the 3000 series which does not have a Pandora workaround for it yet. So if you brick it, you brick it real good. You can install some stuff on them, but it's not full blown CFW. Your best bet if going the 2000 route is look for a God Of War or Star Wars edition(there are a few others, too lazy to look right now).

Edit: The above is to the best of my knowledge in doing my own research. If anybody knows any different, please correct me.

Other than that, same same. I prefer the 1000 because it feels beefier in my hands like it can take a hit. And it's a safe bet in case you really mess it up you can always throw in the Pandora battery and you are back to square one.

[the7k]

Well, I actually already got the PSP-2000. I dunno if it was bundled with anything, but the serial number begins with AB01. According to PandoraSales, it's the ones beginning with AB02 I have to worry about.

However, it also has v6.20 firmware. So, dunno about that.

I'm still really fuzzy about all this. God knows, I don't wanna make a wrong move. Would be nice if there was a well put together guide about all this, but I guess that's asking to much when dealing with the gaming underworld.