Kaiser
August 6th, 2005, 05:36
Running Emulation and Homebrew FAQ
By Kaiser
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*All dates in dd/mm/yy format*
Okay then after numerous threads started on the same thing I have decided to make a faq of my own. Hope it helps stop those damn threads. I tried to number them in importance and by how much they are asked. I made it as simple as I could without pictures for dial-up users.
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1.What firmware versions can currently run homebrew and emulators?
At this point in time only 1.0 and 1.5 can run full scale homebrew. However major strides on version 2.0 have gotten a lot of programs to work now through the Fanjita's eboot loader
~24/12/05~
2. How do I know which firmware version I have?
Turn on your PSP without a UMD in it and then go to settings. Then go down to where it says System settings and hit X. Then go down until you reach system information and hit X. It should come up with information about your MAC Address, System Software and your chosen Nickname. If the system software comes up as either 1.0 or 1.5 you are in luck and prepare for lots of fun. If you have v1.51,v1.52 or 2.0 you'll have to do a little more work but you can still play homebrew and/or emulators eventually
3.What equipment do I need to get homebrew on to PSP?
Well your going to need either a flash memory card duo reader or a USB cord. I reccomend the USb cord for its simplicity.
4. I got everything plugged in what next for my 1.5?
Okay you need to put everything in this directory. /PSP/GAME/
The PSP folder should be in your root folder of your Memory Stick. On windows Xp your PSP memory card will come up as a removable device. Just look for it via My Computer.
A) The first way is to Use either Kxploit or something a long the lines of SEI PSP tool. These tools are simple to use and some of these automatic programs allow you to edit icons and/or hide corrupted data from your PSP's menu. I don't have either on my computer at this moment so Just go on to google and search them. If you have trouble with these programs just PM me and I will try to help you, however try everything before you PM and do it as a last resort only. Otherwise I'll be swamped by everyone needing help.
B)The "harder" and manual way of doing this is to name the folders by yourself. Say you want to get Sougens excellent PSP Genesis on your PSP you'd copy all appropiate art files and the EBOOT.PBP. Now create a folder Called Genesis in the /PSP/GAME/ directory. Now paste those files into that folder. After that place a "Roms" folder inside that and put your corresponding roms inside that. Now go back to the /PSP/GAME/ directory and create a new folder named Genesis%. this folder will act as a dummy folder which will launch your emulator copy the ebbot and place it in there as well. For all homebrew you will be required to make a dummy folder with a % sign at the end of it. You need to place the EBOOT.PBP file in it but you dont need any others.
5. What about my 1.0?
Simply throw Emulators in there own folder in the /PSP/GAME/ directory. Easy as that.
6. Where do I get roms?
Never ask this on these forums. Simply find out on your own. You should now how to "search" these things by now. My car seems to need a new "engine".
7. I stupidly upgraded. Are you sure there are no emulators or homebrew for 1.5x and/or 2.0?
There is two options being a 1.5x/2.0 user.
A)Downgrade to 1.5. Check this thread here. (http://www.dcemu.co.uk/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=11365&page=1)
B)You can use Fanjita's eboot loader. this thing is great and runs approximately 85% of the available homebrew and emulators. Click here (http://www.dcemu.co.uk/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=51605&postcount=3) to open up my eboot loader section or you can just scroll down to post number three.
8. I can't get X rom to work please help me.
If that version of the rom doesn't work try another. Many roms out there are corrupted and don't work. Sometimes in rare cases a Rom version doesn't work for that emulator, again trying another version of that same game may work.
9. When/Will X emu come out?
The most powerful console I can see working on a PSP is a Nintendo 64. Even then a full speed one that runs commercial games with ease will never happen. Stop asking and maybe you can get into it and contribute yourself. I myself have started making simple programs on the PC and am slowly learning the make up of emulators. It takes a lot of work and practice to get into it. I suggest starting on something simple.
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By Kaiser
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*All dates in dd/mm/yy format*
Okay then after numerous threads started on the same thing I have decided to make a faq of my own. Hope it helps stop those damn threads. I tried to number them in importance and by how much they are asked. I made it as simple as I could without pictures for dial-up users.
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1.What firmware versions can currently run homebrew and emulators?
At this point in time only 1.0 and 1.5 can run full scale homebrew. However major strides on version 2.0 have gotten a lot of programs to work now through the Fanjita's eboot loader
~24/12/05~
2. How do I know which firmware version I have?
Turn on your PSP without a UMD in it and then go to settings. Then go down to where it says System settings and hit X. Then go down until you reach system information and hit X. It should come up with information about your MAC Address, System Software and your chosen Nickname. If the system software comes up as either 1.0 or 1.5 you are in luck and prepare for lots of fun. If you have v1.51,v1.52 or 2.0 you'll have to do a little more work but you can still play homebrew and/or emulators eventually
3.What equipment do I need to get homebrew on to PSP?
Well your going to need either a flash memory card duo reader or a USB cord. I reccomend the USb cord for its simplicity.
4. I got everything plugged in what next for my 1.5?
Okay you need to put everything in this directory. /PSP/GAME/
The PSP folder should be in your root folder of your Memory Stick. On windows Xp your PSP memory card will come up as a removable device. Just look for it via My Computer.
A) The first way is to Use either Kxploit or something a long the lines of SEI PSP tool. These tools are simple to use and some of these automatic programs allow you to edit icons and/or hide corrupted data from your PSP's menu. I don't have either on my computer at this moment so Just go on to google and search them. If you have trouble with these programs just PM me and I will try to help you, however try everything before you PM and do it as a last resort only. Otherwise I'll be swamped by everyone needing help.
B)The "harder" and manual way of doing this is to name the folders by yourself. Say you want to get Sougens excellent PSP Genesis on your PSP you'd copy all appropiate art files and the EBOOT.PBP. Now create a folder Called Genesis in the /PSP/GAME/ directory. Now paste those files into that folder. After that place a "Roms" folder inside that and put your corresponding roms inside that. Now go back to the /PSP/GAME/ directory and create a new folder named Genesis%. this folder will act as a dummy folder which will launch your emulator copy the ebbot and place it in there as well. For all homebrew you will be required to make a dummy folder with a % sign at the end of it. You need to place the EBOOT.PBP file in it but you dont need any others.
5. What about my 1.0?
Simply throw Emulators in there own folder in the /PSP/GAME/ directory. Easy as that.
6. Where do I get roms?
Never ask this on these forums. Simply find out on your own. You should now how to "search" these things by now. My car seems to need a new "engine".
7. I stupidly upgraded. Are you sure there are no emulators or homebrew for 1.5x and/or 2.0?
There is two options being a 1.5x/2.0 user.
A)Downgrade to 1.5. Check this thread here. (http://www.dcemu.co.uk/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=11365&page=1)
B)You can use Fanjita's eboot loader. this thing is great and runs approximately 85% of the available homebrew and emulators. Click here (http://www.dcemu.co.uk/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=51605&postcount=3) to open up my eboot loader section or you can just scroll down to post number three.
8. I can't get X rom to work please help me.
If that version of the rom doesn't work try another. Many roms out there are corrupted and don't work. Sometimes in rare cases a Rom version doesn't work for that emulator, again trying another version of that same game may work.
9. When/Will X emu come out?
The most powerful console I can see working on a PSP is a Nintendo 64. Even then a full speed one that runs commercial games with ease will never happen. Stop asking and maybe you can get into it and contribute yourself. I myself have started making simple programs on the PC and am slowly learning the make up of emulators. It takes a lot of work and practice to get into it. I suggest starting on something simple.
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