Newbie Question - which Firmware?

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May 23rd, 2007, 23:36
texasmame

Newbie Question - which Firmware?

Just picked up a PSP and am wanting to do just a few things on it:

1. Run emus for the 2600, Colecovision, NES and GBA.
2. Play a few of the PSP games - Vice City series, some baseball ones, etc.
3. Still have Wi-Fi capabilities

So, which firmware will allow me to do all three? I've seen that some of the newer official release PSP games will automatically upgrade the firmware for you (how nice) when you run them. Don't want that since, from what I've gathered so far here, you can't run emus on "newer" versions of firmware.

TIA!:thumbup:
May 23rd, 2007, 23:42
Shrygue

Custom firmware is what you want, the latest one right now is 3.40 OE. What is your current version at the moment?
May 23rd, 2007, 23:54
texasmame

Thank you, I'll have to look into the custom ones then. :) I don't have it with me right now - I'll post which version it has once I can. Thanx.
May 24th, 2007, 00:38
IndianCheese

One other thing...you know that Network Update icon? NEVER use it. Or any Sony updates. Their updates are full of shitty security patches. Custom firmwares override them.
May 24th, 2007, 02:20
texasmame

Thanx. Yeah, had an XBox that was screwed by one of the DASH UPDATE files before - had forgotten to replace that file on the HD for that particular game rip with a bogus one. Never use an official update! :o
May 24th, 2007, 16:59
okita

i also just picked up a psp but made the stupid mistake of using the network update. now i have the 3.40 firmware.

so... am i completely out of luck for playing game backups and homebrew games?
May 24th, 2007, 18:37
parkermauney

indeed
May 24th, 2007, 22:29
texasmame

You can't downgrade from $ony's official 3.40?
May 24th, 2007, 22:59
Shrygue

No, it is not possible to downgrade from firmware version 3.40 at this time.
May 25th, 2007, 03:11
texasmame

Aaah. Good to know. How do you know which version of the FW you have on it now?
May 25th, 2007, 04:17
Video_freak

Quote:

Originally Posted by texasmame

I've seen that some of the newer official release PSP games will automatically upgrade the firmware for you (how nice) when you run them.

Wtf, is that true?!
May 25th, 2007, 04:41
parkermauney

System settings, system info
May 25th, 2007, 15:24
Buddy4point0

Quote:

Originally Posted by Video_freak

Wtf, is that true?!

no. thats total bull
May 25th, 2007, 21:10
texasmame

Quote:

Originally Posted by Video_freak

Wtf, is that true?!

So, okay. Some don't do the "network update" or whatnot automatically?:confused:
May 25th, 2007, 22:46
potatoman

no, the just require u to install b4 u can play. CF overides this. sony cannot force a firmwre on u, it asks first.
May 25th, 2007, 23:30
Triv1um

Yeah there is something to do with some legal agreements on the PSP that means they can just put the upgrade on you.

Because if it bricks you could sue.

PS3 force it one you more. It wont let you do anything untill you update
May 26th, 2007, 04:48
parkermauney

^^^Haha, that sucks, lol. Same thing for wii.
May 26th, 2007, 06:45
okita

on the verge of crying because of this.

i would have to downgrade if it becomes possible in the future? can't just install a custom firmware?
May 26th, 2007, 09:42
potatoman

depends on ur firmware
what do u have...
May 27th, 2007, 01:20
okita

3.4
May 27th, 2007, 01:57
Cloudhunter

Quote:

Originally Posted by texasmame

Aaah. Good to know. How do you know which version of the FW you have on it now?

You go into Settings, then System Settings, then System Information.

Quote:

Originally Posted by okita

on the verge of crying because of this.

i would have to downgrade if it becomes possible in the future?

Indeed you would.

Quote:

Originally Posted by okita

3.4

If an exploit is found, there likely will be homebrew/downgrader. However, there is no exploit currently.

Quote:

Originally Posted by okita

can't just install a custom firmware?

Nope, as you need a homebrew capable firmware to install custom firmware.

Cloudy
May 27th, 2007, 23:36
okita

moved from being on the verge of crying to actually crying.

hope someone hacks 3.4 at some point. what's the last official firmware that has been hacked for downgrade?
May 28th, 2007, 00:08
Cloudhunter

Quote:

Originally Posted by okita

moved from being on the verge of crying to actually crying.

hope someone hacks 3.4 at some point. what's the last official firmware that has been hacked for downgrade?

3.03 I'm afraid. Noone knows when a 3.10-3.40 downgrader is going to come out.

Cloudy
May 29th, 2007, 06:26
texasmame

Just eBay the thing and get another. . .
May 30th, 2007, 06:02
texasmame

Quote:

Originally Posted by YKB

Custom firmware is what you want, the latest one right now is 3.40 OE. What is your current version at the moment?

2.81 so I guess I'm good to go for the custom 3.40 OE. :thumbup: