Which Firmware is the best to own and why

**mondy** · January 28th, 2006, 13:13

Depends if you are coding for psp-oss or not. Since i am 1.5 is the way to go atm :P

**Voltron** · January 28th, 2006, 13:29

Since the thread is about which Firmware offers the most BALANCE, I gotta say my favorite and what I have been using for months is Firmware 2.0. This of course if thanks to Fanjita and the TIFF exploit.

I can experience all the emulation goodness of the PSP and enjoy 2.0 games such as GTA, Socom, Popolocrois, Legend of Heroes, & Kingdom of Paradise. Soon Y's Arc of Napishtim will be out as well.

Also, the Web Browser works (rarely used however), custom wallpapers, and the AVC video support is a big bonus.

I gotta say that PSP-OSS and Firmware Launcher are really tempting. If there are ever advancements which truly unlock all of the PSP's features at firmware 1.5 I will surely downgrade.

I have also been thinking about getting a 2nd PSP to have the ultimate balance. Those ceramic white PSP's are calling my name :-)

**Madonion** · January 28th, 2006, 14:20

Originally Posted by satoshi

1.5

You can do Whatever you want with this Firmware. Play the best homebrews, just need to select GAME menu and press X. Can Play ISO Games [Sorry for that but... that's an advantage...] and even play AVC videos, access internet and use Location Free (Using Firmware Loader).

So, Why am I going to update my PSP? If I have all that 2.5 can offer using Firmware loader [2.6 I Guess it's not compatible YET]

Yep i agree with you there!. 1.5v owns!

**flingo** · January 28th, 2006, 14:36

I think fmw 1.5 is ideal to run any homebrews but not for games. fmw 2.0 is close to run the whole homebrews with Fanjitas 's work and run games. I agree with voltron, fmw 2.0 has a good balance between homebrews and games. I go for my psp 2.0

**aries2k4** · January 28th, 2006, 15:04

I would have to say FW 1.5, with 2.0 coming in a very close second. They both have their pros and cons, depends what your using your psp for. But I guess either firmware is just as good because you can always upgrade or downgrade. lol

**LazerTag** · January 28th, 2006, 15:41

Well I'd have to say 1.5 firmware. I bought my PSP mainly with the idea of using emulators, but also for gaming in general. Now that I have played some PSP games (yes GTA as well) I can see that emulators are by far more fun for me. The real PSP games leave a lot to be desired IMHO.

**slayer2psp** · January 28th, 2006, 16:44

1.50 Is the best it runs all the homebrew stuff but in my opion you need two psp one for homebrew and one for the retail stuff like i have
one 1.50 and one 2.50 just love my psp's

**Shiaoran** · January 28th, 2006, 17:35

1.5
the simpler, the better.(for those who can't afford many games XP )

**iniquitous_beast** · January 28th, 2006, 18:20

2.00
I only really use the exploit for emulators anyway. They run fine with fanjita's exploit. The commercial games of tomorrow, the homebrew of today, 2.00 baby, all the way.