looking into this PSP deal thingy...

[Ktiger41]

The simple slip on cover that you get with the value pack will suffice. But if you really like it, then go get it. Its totally your choice

Do I have to play with the protective case on? b/c it looks like with a slip on cover I can't, but with that Logitech I can.

I would recommend you to get this...

Link Depot 6 ft. USB 2.0 TYPE A TO MINI B CABLE Model USB-6-AMB - OEM

Also, copying PSP games from your PC to Mem card using a card reader will be a pain in the ass coz of uber slow transfer speeds.

But, this cable is not nessecary correct?

The latest custom firmware available is v3.40 OE-A, which will run everything that you have mentioned [

Link please

You DON'T need a legit copy of UNPATCHED GTA: Liberty City Stories if your new PSP comes with firmware v2.80 OR LOWER. Anything above that, and you will need that game, which has become UBER RARE by now.

Are the new PSP's they are selling in the stores right now v2.80 or less? (I plan on buying it new so I get a users manual and stuff.)

Another question, are the copies of GTA: LCS they are selling in the stores now patched? (I am assuming so)

Also, I saw in the guide Motherboard version numbers.. now I am intimidated and a bit frightened to attempt PSP modding.. Sprung please help me...

[Kazekage Gaara]

Do I have to play with the protective case on? b/c it looks like with a slip on cover I can't, but with that Logitech I can.

You don't necessarily have to, and no...you can't play with the slip on cover on but you can listen to music if you want with the PSP inside the slip on cover with the earphones attached

But, this cable is not nessecary correct?

No its not necessary but vital for transfering data to and fro from your PC to PSP. If you have a card reader and you think its fast enough, then go ahead with it first and if you think the transfer rates are too slow, then I would recommend you to get that cable. Usually, transfering a 1 gb file (PSP ISOs for example) shouldn't take more than 5 minutes. If its taking more than, say 15 or 20 minutes, then get the cable

Link please

Its complicated. May I ask why do you need the link ? Nevertheless, here it is

http://www.psp-hacks.com/file/1132

The reason I ask is coz that is only needed if you are upgrading your PSP to it and those files are accompanied by the OFFICIAL SONY FIRMWARE EBOOT files that you need to successfully upgrade to that custom firmware.

As I said, its a little complicated. I would recommend you to get your PSP first, and we'll go through this later on

Are the new PSP's they are selling in the stores right now v2.80 or less? (I plan on buying it new so I get a users manual and stuff.)

May I ask where do you live ?? Anyways, am afraid the ones in the stores are higher than v2.80 but if you can find a store which keeps old but new stuff or you think where people will never go to buy a PSP see if you can find an older firmware version PSP there....

You can determine a PSP's firmware by looking at its box. You can get more info here...

Determining PSP firmware using box codes

Another question, are the copies of GTA: LCS they are selling in the stores now patched? (I am assuming so)

Am afraid they are all gone, the UNPATCHED ones that is. Sony realized their "mistake" and fixed it in no time and now even if you manage to get your hands on GTA LCS there is no way to tell whether you got the PATCHED VERSION or the UNPATCHED VERSION until and unless you put the actual UMD game into your PSP and check which "firmware update" it has. If it has firmware update v2.0 then its the unpatched one. If it has firmware update v2.60, then its the patched version.

Nevertheless, I shall recommend you to get your hands on a copy of Lumines, which the Noobz team have found a vulnerability in, which MIGHT help you downgrade your PSP if yours turns out to be higher than v2.80

Also, I saw in the guide Motherboard version numbers.. now I am intimidated and a bit frightened to attempt PSP modding.. Sprung please help me...

Well, in that very guide, you can see a picture which shows you how to identify if your PSP is a TA-82 motherboard, which requires some special files to downgrade If you don't see the numbers "IC1003" on your PSP's mobo anywhere just as its shown in that pic, then yours IS NOT a TA-82 motherboard, just like mine

[Ktiger41]

Oki now I should get a PSP that is v2.80 Firmware and below so I don't need any game to switch over to custom firmware correct?

no letter = 1.0 (Japanese Release) 1.5 (North-American release) confirmed
A = 1.5 confirmed
B = 1.51 confirmed
C = 1.52 confirmed
D = 1.52 confirmed
E = 1.52 confirmed
F = 2.0 confirmed
G = 2.01 confirmed
H = 2.50 confirmed
I = 2.60 confirmed
J = 2.70 unconfirmed
K = 2.71 confirmed

Seems like I should get the PSP if its letter K and below.


Also, is it possible to switch to custom firmware on any motherboard by now?

(Sprung I am still awaiting your technical motherboard assistance)

Are TA-082 & TA-086 motherboards modable, meaning can convert it to custom firmwares.

[Muay]

Oki now I should get a PSP that is v2.80 Firmware and below so I don't need any game to switch over to custom firmware correct?


Seems like I should get the PSP if its letter K and below.


Also, is it possible to switch to custom firmware on any motherboard by now?

(Sprung I am still awaiting your technical motherboard assistance)

Are TA-082 & TA-086 motherboards modable, meaning can convert it to custom firmwares.

You don't need to worry about all that stuff, there's been an exploit found in the Lumines game that lets you downgrade ALL firmware.So all you need is a psp and Lumines UMD.
Some more info for you here:
http://pspupdates.qj.net/Fanjita-s-s...g/49/aid/96078

[Ktiger41]

You don't need to worry about all that stuff, there's been an exploit found in the Lumines game that lets you downgrade ALL firmware.So all you need is a psp and Lumines UMD.
Some more info for you here:
http://pspupdates.qj.net/Fanjita-s-s...g/49/aid/96078

what about the motherboard version issues?

[Muay]

what about the motherboard version issues?

I haven't heard of any issues, what are they?

[Ktiger41]

I haven't heard of any issues, what are they?

To date there is no definite way to determine if a PSP has the dreaded newer motherboards: TA-082 & TA-086.
[Update] As of Jan 3, 2007, PSPs w/ TA-082 which have firmware 2.80 or below can be downgraded; However, newer motherboards still present challenges which make it something to avoid if possible.
[Update] As of Jan 30, 2007, PSPs w/ TA-082 which have firmware 2.80 (and 3.03 if you own an unpatched copy of GTA: LCS) can be downgraded without any known problems!!!

Apparently there are some. but I personally dont know of any b/c I never cared about PSP till now

Also, so Lumines will be able to downgrade any Firmware and Motherboard version?

[Kazekage Gaara]

Oki now I should get a PSP that is v2.80 Firmware and below so I don't need any game to switch over to custom firmware correct?

Yes I mean no you don't need any game to downgrade if your PSP is v2.80 OR LOWER.

Seems like I should get the PSP if its letter K and below.

Yup....if you can find one Best of luck to you

Also, is it possible to switch to custom firmware on any motherboard by now?

Refer "The Ultimate Downgrader Guide" link. Damn I just got a surprise. They have updated that guide to include the "How to downgrade using Lumines" Previously, we could only downgrade v3.10 using GTA LCS but now it seems we can even downgrade v3.50 PSPs