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Are all PSN PSP games compatible with PS Vita?
It is well known the PS Vita is not backwards compatible with any UMD-based PSP games, as it uses a different, not compatible storage media. Sony also confirmed that PSP games purchased through PSN's ...
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Can the PS Vita play multiplayer games with the PSP?
I'm familiar with the PS Vita's Cross-Play games, which can carry your Vita progress over to your PS3, or vice versa.
This got me to wondering if it was possible to play any of the PS Vita Store's ...
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Where is this Playstation cable from?
I have a power cable for a Playstation (unknown version), but I can't figure out what version of the console it belongs to. Images of PS power cables that I've seen online do not look like this.
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How can I move my PSP game saves onto my PS Vita?
I have an old PSP and a PS3 and PC. I have a bunch of PSP game saves for PSN games (patapon ect) that I would like to move over to my Vita because they work on the Vita.
How can I move my PSP's save ...
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Are new PSP 3000 games backward-compatible with the PSP 2000?
I was talking to someone who wanted to sell his used PSP-2000 model. He told me that whatever games are played on the PSP-3000 can also be played on the PSP-2000. I wasn't so sure about this so wanted ...
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How can I transfer my PSP saves to the PPSSPP emulator?
I kept all my PSP's save data and imported it to my PS Vita, but long term my PC may get more PSP action than the Vita. Thanks to Content Manager, I DO have copies of all of my PSP games in a digital ...
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Is it possible to play a PSP Game brought from the Playstation Store on a PSP Emulator?
So i've been looking into how i can go about ripping all my PSP Games for when i am unable to play any of my PSPs (i know it's going to happen) and while 99% of my collection is physical i have 2 ...
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Can a PSP play PSOne Classics from PSN (e.g., Final Fantasy VII)?
I'm thinking about getting a second hand PSP, the original one with UMD Drive. I just noticed that the PSN Store has many PSOne classics (like Final Fantasy VII and IX), but I wonder if that works on ...
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How can I prevent glare on my PSP 3000?
My PSP 3000 is almost impossible to play in the car because of the extreme glare.
It's like looking into a mirror on bright day and it's pretty much unplayable.
Any suggestions?
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Can't get to alternate stage 3 in Castlevania: Rondo of Blood
I can't find the passage to alternate stage 3.
I'm playing the PSP version of the game.
I've already looked at online FAQ and they haven't helped.
Yes sorry that wasn't clear, I can't figure out ...
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Can you play PSP games on a PS3 (without hacks)?
Is it possible to play a game PSP bought from the Playstation Store without a PSP?
Also, is it possible to hook a PSP up to your PS3, and if so, can you play games on the PS3 with the PS3 controller?...
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Final Fantasy IV DS and PSP difficulty differences
I've read that the DS version of Final Fantasy IV is significantly more difficult than the newer PSP version. Why is this so? (I haven't played either game, and I have no experience with any ...
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PSP to PSVita PSOne Classic savefile: Cannot access the memory card
I've read that for transferring a PSP save to Vita, you must copy the folder of the game you want from PSP/SAVEDATA to the PSGAME folder where you set the PSVita's ContentManager to be.
So I tried ...
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Why can't I move my pirates?
I am playing Sid Meier's Pirates on the PSP again, since playing it for 20 years on the PC was not enough. But when I try to move my Pirates! in strategic mode when attacking a Town, X does only ...
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Do games for the Sony Xperia need to be ported?
Or can it run PSPs game as they were originally released?
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Does the PSP Store use a DRM system?
I bought a few games from the PSP store but I'd like to know if they are bound to my account or to my device.
In other words: if my PSP is gone for good, will I be able to download my games again on ...
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Would I need a hacked PSP to run custom translation patches?
There's currently work being done for the Puela Magi Madoka Magica PSP Game to have an English translation. It's still not done yet. However, in general, if a Japanese PSP game had an English patch ...
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How can I install custom firmware on PSP 3001, version 4.21?
I can't find any help with Google on how to install custom firmware on a PSP 3001 with v4.21 firmware. I'd prefer to do it without the Pandora battery, but if that's the only way then can you please ...
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Can you play new games with an old PSP?
I am looking at buying a first generation PlayStation Portable. I was wondering if anyone knows if you can play the newer generation games in the first generation PSP?
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Is it possible to charge a PSP with a 7.4 volt power supply?
Would it damage my PSP (I think it's a second gen) if I plug it into a 7.4 volt power supply, or should I get a 5v regulator?
I would like to use 2 IMR cells when I'm on the road.
EDIT: Another way ...
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How do you get past the dragon?
How do you beat the dragon in LEGO Harry Potter Years 5-7 for the PSP? I've tried so many times, but I always end up dying! I can't find how to do it on any websites.
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Upgrading the PSP browser
The built in browser with the PSP is awful. It has 3 hopeless modes of screen scaling, poor JavaScript support and constantly runs out of memory. Even mediocre mobile phones trounce it.
There's so ...
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How to access wifi connection in PSP?
I just bought a Netgear router 'WNR1000v2'. My PSP can scan this wifi connection but when it tries to connect it says
A connection error has occurred. Check the security settings for the
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Differences between PSP models
I've never really kept up to date with the whole world of PSP, however, finding myself wanting to play a couple of games like Crisis Core that are only available on the device, I find myself confused.
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Games that use R2/L2 buttons on PSP
How do games utilize the R2 and L2 buttons on a PSP?
One game in particular that comes to mind is Xenogears, it was originally on the PS One but can be played on PSP. While you're exploring the ...
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How to enable PSP 2000's USB charge setting via my PC?
I received a 2nd generation PSP from my friend. He insists it works but from what I've seen, it doesn't. I've read that you have to have a certain "USB charge setting" - but can I access that from my ...
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Do Counter Attack increases transfer over during transmigration
in Disgaea: Afternoon of Darkness, at a certain rank you can get the Dark Assembly to increase the number of counter attacks a character has
if i create a new character and spend all that mana to ...
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PSP 1000 Internet Connectivity Problem
I have a PSP 1000, and I have entered the necessary information into the network connection information, but the PSP keeps telling me that "A connection to the access point could not be established." ...
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What are the dimensions for the PSP UMD's game case?
I'm not talking about the UMD itself, I'm talking about this:
I tried to search for it but the results I keep getting are those of the UMD disc case and not that one. I don't know what that is called ...
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Is it possible to connect PSP Street to TV?
Some time ago I bought again PlayStation Portable E1004 Street. I decided to buy this version because of the price of second-hand markets and I have no special requirements about it.
But I started to ...
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Does the PS VITA AC Adapter works with the old PSP?
My AC adapter for my psp died. I was charging the PSP with my laptop but I forgot like a week and died. My cousin has the adapter but for the PS vita, will it work?
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Do level 10840 and 11026 specialists give the full effect?
In the PSP version of Disgaea, Disgaea: Afternoon of Darkness, it is possible to get subdued specialists from Foresights and Tainted Staffs. Broker, Manager, Statistician, Armsmaster at level 10840 ...
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Is there any console that supports Java on their Internet browser? [closed]
I do want to play some flash games (for example, Runescape) on a console, i own the Ps3, Wii U, 3DS and PSP that have internet connection, and i buy legit games for them, so i don't want to modify the ...
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What size difference is there between the PSP 1000, 2000 and 3000 for applying Skin Stickers?
I've been looking at some Sword Art Online Skin Stickers but it says that they are meant for the PSP 3000, from the looks of the images the only difference I see between the 2 models is that the metal ...
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Is there a way to get DLC for a PSP UMD using the PS3
i found out that the encryption on my router is not supported on PSPs in general (the security is WPA however the encryption itself is not supported), while looking on the next, mostly every answer i ...
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Do i need a seperate Memory Stick Pro to access a different Playstation Store on PSP
Black Rock Shooter is out however despite the fact that it's released on US and UK Playstation Network Stores it's not available in Australia, I messaged NISA and they repplied
I regret to inform ...
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Is there an end on the mini levels in PSP Little Big Planet?
I have tried to play levels like Shear Madness and Double Dragons until they end, but never reach it. Should I keep trying or is there no end to reach?
Edit
Turns out that there is an end. I ...
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How do I unlock the Onion Knight job?
In the original Final Fantasy III, Onion Knights were the default class. When the game was remade for the Nintendo DS, Freelancers became the default class and Onion Knights were unlocked via a secret ...
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Can a PSVita download DLC for a PSP?
My main PSP which is the original model however it wont connect to my wireless network cause it seems to be incompatible with the WPA Security on it, I'm planning on getting a PS Vita and from what i ...
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How does Access Point recruitment work in Metal Gear Solid Peace Walker?
In Metal Gear Solid Peace Walker, when you attempt to recruit via Access Point Scan you are prompted to turn the Wifi Switch on. When you do that the Wifi light lights up indicating that wifi is being ...
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Little Big Planet PSP vs PS3
Excluding the graphics quality, what are the differences between the PSP and PS3 versions of Little Big Planet?
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Can you disable certain menus without resorting to custom firmware?
I think there are way too many menus on my PSP that I will never use, like the Extras Menu, Videos and Music etc.
Is there a way to remove those without resorting to a custom firmware?
If not, is ...
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Do I need to run PSP System activation in order to use DLC
I have Disgaea 2: Dark Hero Days in which I can get DLC from the Australian PSN Store.
I plan to buy Black Rock Shooter from the UK PSN Store due to the fact that the licences agreement NISA made ...
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What's these files in PSP?
I've got a PSP 3000, with custom firmware 5.03-Prome3. I found these files in my PSP root directory and wonder what's their usage?
en_recovery.txt
usersystemlib620.prx
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PSP screen doesn't turn on but the rest of the system is working
When I turn on my PSP, the green light turns on, it makes sounds, and when I press buttons on it, it makes moving around the menu sounds. But it doesn't display anything on the screen.
I've ordered a ...
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How do I claim the Santa Claus outfit?
According to several sources, including the Gurumin Wiki, I can obtain a Santa outfit by playing the game between December 25 and December 31.
I loaded my original North American UMD copy of Gurumin: ...
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How can I replace a PSP's 1004 CMOS battery?
My PSP CMOS battery is oxidized. It surely is dead because the console won't keep the time and date. This is not a huge problem for me, the real problem is that I suspect the acid to be the reason why ...
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Is there a way to convert PS1 .MCR save files to PSP .VMP format without using CWCheat?
I'd like to know if there's a way to convert .MCR to .VMP without having to use CWCheat? I found MemCardRex but it only converts from .VMP to other formats but not other formats to .VMP.
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Can I charge the battery with just a USB cable?
While perusing a local second-hand charity shop, I stumbled upon a PSP for a steal! However, the one "problem" mentioned by the clerk was that it was without a power supply. After handling the ...
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Can PSP Batteries be recharged via USB?
I've obtained a recharging cable for my PSP that has a USB plug at the end rather than an AC adapter.
I have a Lithium Ion Battery Pack which i use to charge up my iPhone when it's low on power and ...