Vice City Stories Req PSP Firmware 2.81

[wraggster]

Heres the info from GTAPSP (http://www.gtapsp.com/)

The first copes of GTA: Vice City Stories are arriving with people in many places today, not just North America. Some stores appear to have broken the game's street date (officially, it's not supposed to go on sale until tomorrow in North America and Friday in Europe) and images of the game's packaging and in game photos have begun to appear online and in my mailbox.
Some details:
The game requires PSP firmware version 2.81 to play and will not launch on machines with a lower version. An update is included on the game disc.
To be sure of being able to play right away tomorrow, download and install the latest firmware, version 2.82, from Sony today.
It's a pretty safe bet that your $50 won't be going towards the salary of a level designer as the city appears to be VERY similar to the original Vice City in terms of layout.
There is a pedal bicycle in the game and controls are said to be idential to San Andreas
You'll start out on the "second island" from Vice City with access to areas like the airport, army base and downtown
Vic can swim for over one minute before drowning

[Nikolaos]

that blows

[kfish2oo2]

2.81..... That sucks the big one. I knew Sony releasing 2.81 just a few weeks before the new GTA wasn't a coincidence.... After the LCS exploit they porbably wanted to make sure that this one was "secure". *******s.

[kfish2oo2]

Woah, when did the new swearword filter come in? Madness....

[Joe88]

they say it works with dev hook via 2.71
but theres tons of people saying tha6t it doesnt and (you know the files people get to download free games ;) )
is a virus with 5 trojans in it

[scarph]

i like free video games

[**1_Man_Matrix**]

Yer, there's alot of talk saying the UMD runs under Devhook in 2.71 or DA-SE... Yay :D

[Joe88]

also they say 2.71B will not load it

[kfish2oo2]

Da-se?

[**1_Man_Matrix**]

Da-se?

Dark Alex's custom firmware I'm pretty sure. Iv'e never used it personally? But any news of VCS 1.5 compatibility is good news :D

[YourStillWithMe]

Who cares? Go play a good game guys hence Live07 or Tiger Woods 07 that shit is 50 bucks F that im not playing 50 dollars for a game i've played a trillion times before why do you think the price is jacked up? Because they know people cant live without that game and you all will go out and waste your money when you all know you can go grab the (wink wink)

[pkmusicmaker]

I don't really understand, at this point, what the difference would be for Dark AleX to make a 2.81 SE. Why is that harder? It seems like the same concept.

[**1_Man_Matrix**]

Who cares? Go play a good game guys hence Live07 or Tiger Woods 07 that shit is 50 bucks F that im not playing 50 dollars for a game i've played a trillion times before why do you think the price is jacked up? Because they know people cant live without that game and you all will go out and waste your money when you all know you can go grab the (wink wink)

Heaps open minded for a Tool fan :D What. The. Heck. Are you doing. In this Topic?

[Cloudhunter]

I don't really understand, at this point, what the difference would be for Dark AleX to make a 2.81 SE. Why is that harder? It seems like the same concept.

Nah, it's different. He would first have to work out the firmware better, it's not easy due to changes.

As for VCS, Qj got it wrong. It runs using devhook no problems, as it only requires 2.71 and is just shipped with a 2.81 update.

Cloudy

[aries2k4]

Yep, word is it´s working. I heard you have to use devhook on 2.71 SE though, but who cares if it works.

[uhoh_hotdogs]

It's good to see that the Image of the game works. That means I'll be able to buy the UMD, dump it, and then patch the image to play it instead of having to update my PSP to 2.81. (Just like I did with Star Trek - Tactical Assault). This sucks though because I'll have to delete all of my music from my PSP to fit the game.

[pibs]

maybe we can edit the bootfile like with the demo's. btw why is the vcs poster of a the fat dude! thats not going on my wall ><

[F9zDark]

I don't really understand, at this point, what the difference would be for Dark AleX to make a 2.81 SE. Why is that harder? It seems like the same concept.

Its probably possible, don't really see why not; just need a homebrew able PSP to run the 2.81 SE update first, and if homebrew ability is coded into it, it should be fine...

I and someone else mentioned that it was possible that GTA VCS would require 2.81 a few days ago. Looks like we were right :(

[ryan_rocks29]

Nah, it's different. He would first have to work out the firmware better, it's not easy due to changes.

As for VCS, Qj got it wrong. It runs using devhook no problems, as it only requires 2.71 and is just shipped with a 2.81 update.

Cloudy
Yes, you are right, VCS is playable on 2.71 and the UMD contains the 2.81 update.

[mbr7]

How To Play VCS On any FIRMWARE!!!! :
1. Kiss your psp and
2. open Umd Slot
3. put in a copy of GTA VCS for the Xbox if it dosent fit (usally dossent) then take a chainsaw and fix it..
4. Start your Psp and hope for the best
5.go to UMD and start it ( if it says Error Couldent Read Disc 88838400 then press x and try again

[Gold Line]

Yes, you are right, VCS is playable on 2.71 and the UMD contains the 2.81 update.

So 2.71 and 2.80 psp can play this game with out upgrading to 2.81:confused:.


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[stJimmy]

How To Play VCS On any FIRMWARE!!!! :
1. Kiss your psp and
2. open Umd Slot
3. put in a copy of GTA VCS for the Xbox if it dosent fit (usally dossent) then take a chainsaw and fix it..
4. Start your Psp and hope for the best
5.go to UMD and start it ( if it says Error Couldent Read Disc 88838400 then press x and try again

HAHAHA! I bet someone will try that:D

[Rocksil]

How To Play VCS On any FIRMWARE!!!! :
1. Kiss your psp and
2. open Umd Slot
3. put in a copy of GTA VCS for the Xbox if it dosent fit (usally dossent) then take a chainsaw and fix it..
4. Start your Psp and hope for the best
5.go to UMD and start it ( if it says Error Couldent Read Disc 88838400 then press x and try again

wat crappy method is this your xbox and psp will just explode
and also does it work on 2.71seb' bcos only 3 day b4 it come out in uk and im ready to get it

[Vega]

heh... great if it works with devhook. sucks if it doesnt.

[MikeDX]

UMD's dont fit in the xbox

oh wait yeah they do just take them out of that plastic case lol

[mnuhaily22]

Cool, if it works, then cool, if it don't, then waaa, boooo hoooo, but I trust slayer2psp(should I)?

[Rocksil]

UMD's dont fit in the xbox

oh wait yeah they do just take them out of that plastic case lol

some idiots could u know lol

[Gabba Gandalf]

does it realy works with devhooked 2.71 pls reply fast :eek: :eek:

[Gabba Gandalf]

i want this game too but i got no money i hadnt buy dark messiah of might and magic damn

[Cristyle]

Yees It Works With Devhook/custom Firmware... 4sure

[Lodis]

I can confirm that GTA VCS does not actually require 2.81 firmware 100%.

[Cloudhunter]

I can confirm that GTA VCS does not actually require 2.81 firmware 100%.

It has been confirmed to work fine with no altering needed :)

The 2.81 update is just a trick and people are faling for it...

Cloudy

[MikeDX]

I have to wait until friday to find out :(

[The_Ultimate_Eggman]

HA HA HA LMFAO hate the shity franchise anyway lol !!!! watch the fan boys cry.

[MikeDX]

Mate I love GTA :p so shhhhhhhhh ;)

[Veskgar]

Yes, good news. This game works fine using DevHook. Nobody needs to update and commit homebrew genocide.

[Vega]

HA HA HA LMFAO hate the shity franchise anyway lol !!!! watch the fan boys cry.

What the hell are the laughing for if the game works fine with 2.71 ? Jokes on you buddy ;)

[nin_deftone]

so does it really work on 2.71 Witout the use of devhook?Please someone make this clear, I wanna play GTa but i want to keep homebrew!

[alleyal202]

i own a 2.00 psp.got vcs to load with the pspsetx app. but it doesnt have any sound?never used dev hook and is wondering can someone explains what it with do to make my psp read vcs.

[aries2k4]

Yes its been confirmed many times already as working. either with devhook or using 2.71 SE-B2. not sure if it works with henC though.

[Shrygue]

Having to upgrade to firmware version 2.81 just to play GTA: Vice City Stories is such a con. I wish it could be cracked to be able to play on 2.71 SE-B'. That would be ace!

[mavsman4457]

Even if it only worked with 2.81 no one would have to worry because I bet there will be a devhook supporting 2.81 soon.

[Shrygue]

Well see when the next version of Device Hook comes out, just hope it's not too long for it.

[Kramer]

This works on devhook allready so booster could just wait for 3.00 and hopefully his decryption method will work with that firmware.

[prophecy]

i just aquired the game from EUR and it doesnt need the 2.81 firmware. it works with the most recent devhook


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[Nookadum]

LOL. Dude, you're gonna get a warning like I did. ;) Ah well.

[Shrygue]

Better watch out then.

[mr_nick666]

How To Play VCS On any FIRMWARE!!!! :
1. Kiss your psp and
2. open Umd Slot
3. put in a copy of GTA VCS for the Xbox if it dosent fit (usally dossent) then take a chainsaw and fix it..
4. Start your Psp and hope for the best
5.go to UMD and start it ( if it says Error Couldent Read Disc 88838400 then press x and try again

I tried this method but it doesnt get any further than the intro :( Anyone help a noob!? :rolleyes: Was I kissing my PSP wrong? (no tongues - honest :o ) LMAO! :D

[Shrygue]

How To Play VCS On any FIRMWARE!!!! :
1. Kiss your psp and
2. open Umd Slot
3. put in a copy of GTA VCS for the Xbox if it dosent fit (usally dossent) then take a chainsaw and fix it..
4. Start your Psp and hope for the best
5.go to UMD and start it ( if it says Error Couldent Read Disc 88838400 then press x and try again

Hmmm, not the best way to make a game work. Nice way to blow off some steam if you're all worked up though! :D

[BL4Z3D247]

I tried this method but it doesnt get any further than the intro :( Anyone help a noob!? :rolleyes: Was I kissing my PSP wrong? (no tongues - honest :o ) LMAO! :D
well i got it to work but i had to go down on her, she was a bit of a whor3(good thing she is nice and smooth down there or i wouldn't of got to see the intro) u don't wanna know what i had to do when i wanted to proceed past the intro ;) LMAO

[Tonx_9]

is it out in australia or what?

[Cloudhunter]

Having to upgrade to firmware version 2.81 just to play GTA: Vice City Stories is such a con. I wish it could be cracked to be able to play on 2.71 SE-B'. That would be ace!

Does anyone read the whole thread?

It doesn't need 2.81, it DOES run on devhook and probably 2.71 SE-B'.

Cloudy

[drew4237]

i was thinking about buying it but people say ti requires 2.81...i have been reading about it for a while now and i was just wondering if someome can prove it works on devhook. just so i dont waste my money on a game that i cant play
i guess i could just upgrade cause i dont really use homebrew
i used to use my psp as a remote but now i got an hd tv and it came with a remote so i dont use my psp taht much anymore...
i am considering upgrading

[BL4Z3D247]

Does anyone read the whole thread?

Cloudy
apparently not *shakes head*

[Tonx_9]

lol

[**1_Man_Matrix**]

is it out in australia or what?

Not even close dude, November 10th. Like a week and a half. I'm from Sydney and it's killen me watchen the rest of the world get their GTA on :cool:

Australia gets screwed for everything. If Australia invents something, it will still get it last :D haha

EDIT: Shouldn't the Mods change the name of this thread if VCS doesn't require 2.81 to run? Atleast so it mentions a work-around :D

[kidSN]

WHAT! GTA VCS require 2.81?



*puts down the vodka* Oo..wait :confused:

:D

[carpy]

It runs fine on Devhook.

You want proof? ask the mods how many threads they've deleted in the last hour which told people how it works.

[**1_Man_Matrix**]

Guess that work-around isn't DCemu friendly, which is fair enough. shrug.
Anyway, like I said, about a (very long) week and half for me :D

[looneypsp]

I just tried it with 2.71 SE-B and SE-B2 and it DOES NOT work. I dont think im doing anything wrong either. If someone else got it to work please let me know how you did it!

THanks! :p

[BL4Z3D247]

I just tried it with 2.71 SE-B and SE-B2 and it DOES NOT work. I dont think im doing anything wrong either. If someone else got it to work please let me know how you did it!

THanks! :p
it will only run thru devhook(2.71)

[looneypsp]

i tried that as well before updating to 2.71SE.. didnt work. i had devhook .46 and did it exactly like they said in the other thread.. but nothing. i dont know whats going on.. is it possible to go back to reg from SE to retry it? i also have devhook on 2.71SE would it work from there?

[BL4Z3D247]

i tried that as well before updating to 2.71SE.. didnt work. i had devhook .46 and did it exactly like they said in the other thread.. but nothing. i dont know whats going on.. is it possible to go back to reg from SE to retry it? i also have devhook on 2.71SE would it work from there?
u need to make a "GAME150" folder in the "PSP" folder

devhook goes in the "GAME150" folder and the "dh" folder goes on the "root of ur MS"

the go to Firmware set it to "2.71"(obviously) then UMD MOUNT and select "UMD only", then start

should work

[looneypsp]

gonna try right now
thank you

[looneypsp]

hmm, i dont have umd mount option; i have umd select, and i select UMD Disc, firmware 2.71,boot select(do anything here?),flash rom, other menu,exit;

any help would be great!

[BL4Z3D247]

hmm, i dont have umd mount option; i have umd select, and i select UMD Disc, firmware 2.71,boot select(do anything here?),flash rom, other menu,exit;

any help would be great!
ok select UMD Disc, fw 2.71, nothing else will need to be touched for running a UMD

[looneypsp]

just did it. devhook couldnt load it. it shut off the psp :-(

[BL4Z3D247]

hmmmm, i don't know why it's not working...it's said to work via devhook .46, i don't know what to tell ya, sorry :o

[looneypsp]

its ok THANKS for at least trying! :-D

[BL4Z3D247]

its ok THANKS for at least trying! :-D
ur welcome

[looneypsp]

btw if anyone has any other ideas please share, i really want to play this game but am not going to upgrade!!

[Greg_Alexander]

GTA SA was the last great GTA, IMO, the franchise has become a little stale, with LCS nothing more than a ported-down version of GTA III on the PS2.
No doubt the inevitable GTA SAS will be the same.

[Kramer]

GTA SA was the last great GTA, IMO, the franchise has become a little stale, with LCS nothing more than a ported-down version of GTA III on the PS2.
No doubt the inevitable GTA SAS will be the same.

yep your 100% right there it did die after SA and VCS is just another port but they did a pretty good job of porting it because it has some new stuff in there aswell.