How to psp games on psp

Gaming How to play PS1 games on your PSP

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Well, to many people have been asking me how to play PS1 games on the PSP, so i decided to make this. I won’t be saying how to get an ISO from the PS1 CD, because you will be downloading it anyway.
I’m going to be using PSX2PSP V1.4.2 so you can download this from here

Once you have downloaded that, extract it with either WinRAR or 7-Zip (If you have already got one of them, which is highly likely you will have, you don’t need to download)

When you have done, go into the folder and click on the PSX2PSP icon. For this guide I’m going to be using theme mode.

Some of you might get an error saying you need BASE.PBP, what you need to do is google it, and download it then put the file in your PSX2PSP folder.

Now that your done with the Convert Menu, click on Customize PBP this is the fun bit

Icon image; What the icon will look like when you are scrolling though your XMB games or if you haven’t got a Icon ainmation
Background image; self explainable really.
Imformation image; You know when your looking at a game, and it’s got the text over the background image? Yeah that’s it.
Background music; do i need to explain?
Icon animation; animation when your highlighting the game
Boot/Warning image; You don’t really need this, but if you do i don’t need to explain it.

You can either make them all yourself, or if you can’t be bothered you would have to google for some imgs!

Once your done with all that, it should look something like this

obviously it won’t be Wild Arms, but if it is cool ;D

Now that you are done, click back onto the Convert Menu and click. Convert obviously

once your EBOOT has finished, you will get a folder with letters and numbers
you need to drag that to your GAME folder Not your ISO folder.

If you have popsloader, your done! If you don’t follow below

popsloader makes your games work! But its not an emulator.
You need to download it for your current firmware
Popsloader for M33
Popsloader for GEN

When you have click save, and name it POPS and save it in your seplugins folder.
Exit USB Mode and restart your PSP. (You don’t need to enable it from the recovery menu, because it’s already enabled!)
Then start your game, and a menu will come up. DONT PRESS ANYTHING! CLICK HERE to find out what pops version you need to use!

And that’s it! Your done!

If you have any questions, feel free to ask

How to install Games on PSP Custom Firmware

You can install games on PSP in two ways. First and recommended way is to buy original UMDs and insert into your PSP and enjoy your game on PSP.

The other way is to hack PSP by installing custom firmware on PSP, download games from the internet, put them into your PSP memory stick and then play games on PSP. The downloaded PSP games are in ISO/CSO format.

How to Play Games ISO / CSO on PSP

Lets learn how to install ISO /CSO files on PSP.

Step 1 – Install Custom Firmware on PSP

First of all you need to install custom firmware on your PSP:

Step 2 – Download PSP Games (ISO/CSO)

Step 3 – Copy ISO / CSO on PSP

Step 4 – Configurations

Step 5 – Play the Game on PSP

From the PSP home Menu, go to:

and play your desired PSP game (ISO/CSO) on Custom firmware.

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Where can i download PSP Games ISO files? Is this possible to convert my UMD disk into ISO or CSO file?

yes it is possible

i used to play games from my memorycard
bit somedays ago, i gave my psp3000 to my friend.
now, the game is not shown in psp, bt the file is still over there…
can you tell me about its problem..
plz do reply in my mail.

The only thing that you need to do in order to have the file. Try to backup all the files from your memory stick and then try to format the memory stick and then put it back again the backup files on your memory stick and try to access the game in memory stick..

Just download fast recovery on your psp then launch it and your games are there

You can get ISOs from the website emuparadise.me. Don’t worry about the UMD because save files are saved on the memory stick, so you won’t lose anything.

thanks a lot…….. ur awesome…….

help me i dont no how to put the game on my psp 3000

I don’t understand your question.

psp games play on android devices…using ppsspp app

It’s not working 100% ( not even 50%…million of lugs…) and you are destroying your phone. 🙂

successfully installed games on my PSP..
thanks for the detailed guides for PSP. Please also write on installing themes. thanks

Please let me know how you install the game in PSP?

Scroll up. That’s the only possible answer.

I can’t play games copied my from pc.
shows it as a corrupted file.

I can’t play psp games copyied my from pc.
When I opening it, it says corrupted data.

You put iso file games in memory root of psp but not in game file

will this firmware update to 5.03 make it possible for me to take my original game and back it up on my comp? what program should I use? Is it call UMD Dumper?

Please wait.. Just to respond to your question, I’m writing on how to check your PSP Motherboard Model.. It matters a lot for PSP Slim if you want to install custom firmware to know your motherboard.
Then I will be writing on how to create ISO from UMD

hey i have a question..
i have downloaded a game that comes in parts.. how do i put it on my psp?

put them all in a folder in order, then extract the first part.

i love game psp

The steps in 3 and 4 are not necessary is you are on 6.60cfw. To find those options when on your home screen just press the select button

Plug you psp into your computer. Make a folder called ISO (make sure it is in caps) and place your iso/cso files there.

Once you do that you can unplug go to games then memory stick, games should be there

I didn’t understand the changes made in Configuration…help!

i do you say but i have no ISO and i make i copy the game to ISO but when i play their is no game
help me please

i didnt download the firmware to download many games in psp

very nice guide to install games on psp.

i use your guide to install games on my 2 PSPs, it works smoothly.

wuhooooo!
now i’m running iso games on PSP..
thanks for the detailed instructions

Absolutely! BIG THANKS to this site and to trickyguy!

Very useful PSP article.

i installed iso games on PSP through you instructions.

couldnt run cso game even after following the instructions. it says corrupt data

Make sure you have copied the CSO / ISO file in ISO folder that you have created in Step-3 and perform the Step-4 correctly.

helooo,thank u for help,but every time i extract the download file in the game folder it gives me this data is corrupted.

You have to restart the psp I done it and it works was playing Metal Slug and Aliens vs predator

i have finished all succesfuly and i have been blocked in “Hold down the R button and turn your PSP ON to boot into Recovery Mode.”

i didn’t managed to get this “receovery mode”

help please, thanks in advance

Make sure your PSP is turned off not in stand-by mode.

I am running 6.60 PRO-B9 CFW, and the iso always says corupted data on my PSP….also, can’t follow this guide for steps 3 and 4 as pro-b9 doesnt have

inside my config or advanced…so any help would be awesome (is GOW ghost of sparta if it helps)

Also it says in PRO VSH MENU, ISO VIDEO MOUNT (NONE) and I can’t seem to change it.

if u have already got cfw you can just press select and then you have to select the recovery menu but you cant exactly go to advanced configuration idk why

i am sure my psp is turned off, not in stand by mode. – I never get that recoery mode

I have found another way.
when i watching a video,by mistake i have pressed start, surprise, i have got a menu called GEN VAC MENU, there were lots of options(i will list it after if you need). One of the option is Recovery mode.
From there i have did the above procedure.
Now i can play iso games

Can you post a link to that video or speak English? i did not understand a word you said.

Oh. Sorry I didn’t understand, now I do.

what do u mean u were watching a movie? and u just pressed start in the movie?

i am using psp 2004, system software 5.00 M33-6, but when i transfer iso game (avatar f.expl), i get message: The Game could not be started. (80020148). I have done as you wrote above, but no luck. Please help

Hi! I am still trying to learn how to put games on my Psp Go and I’m working with a Mac. Where do I have to create the ISO folder?

Can you give me a link for Patapon 2 cso or iso?

Sorry we don’t have any PSP games. If you have Patapon 2 game disk than you can convert it to ISO or CSO file

I M USING PSP SLIM I HAVE JUST DOWNLOADED AVATAR THE GAME ISO I FOLLOWED ALL YOUR STEPS BUT THE GAME IS NOT WORKING IT SHOWS GAME COULD NOT BE STARTED

I managed to do all the steps except step 4 which i can’t get into the recovery mood. I have turned off PSP like have been told. Please help me.

Another way to get into recovery mode.

when i watching a video,by mistake i have pressed start, surprise, i have got a menu called GEN VAC MENU, there were lots of options(i will list it after if you need). One of the option is Recovery mode.
From there i have did the above procedure.
Now i can play iso games

bro i have tried this while playing a video but this isnt happened … plz help how to get into recovery mode …. thanxx

U are following the wrong method……..
There is a chatch Go to the main menu and press a button which is located at the left side of the start button Named “Select”.
U ll get a Menu called “GEN VAC menu” will let u to go to “Recovery Mode”.

Hello good some one pls help my PSP is the TA-0088 V3 Got chickHERN install and also the custom fw also was all ready in start playing games but on reading this guide you have to turn off your PSP but if i do that you’ll need to reinstall CFW because after reboot your PSP will be back to Official 5.03 firmware

So is there any other way of getting into the Recovery Mode without turning it off and losing All the other info many thanks

Hi Dude,
U are correct u shouldn’t turn off the psp after installing the CFW.
There is a chatch Go to the main menu and prees a button which is located at the left side of the start button Named “Select”.
U ll get a Menu called “GEN VAC menu” will let u to go to “Recovery Mode”.
Copy and Paste Downloaded ISO or CSO files form ur computer to the ISO folder of the PSP Memory Stick…
Enjoy 😉

and vwhat when we do that? put the following instructions in the recovery mode…? if i shut down…i wont be able to play games…still

U shouldn’t be shutting down us PSP if ur runnning CFW. Always place it on standby mode. U can do that by pushing the power button up words. “DONT PRESS AND HOLD IT” u should make it off line not shut it down otherwise it will boot again in original 5.03 firmware.

yea i figured that out, but one more question…if it is not a problem…
i have cfw on my 3000 psp i can play games..but it is running really…i mean really really slow…while i am trying to play a game…any game…

any solutions for that problem?

i installed games on my PSP thanks

hey friends please help me …!

i have psp-3001 and i m not able to boot my psp …. please help me to play downloaded games in my psp …

Sup all. Sorry for the bother but I got a psp 3001 in FEB and downloaded a few ISO games. I insatller the Fastloader thing. but where do i really need to start so i can play these downloaded games..Thanks

hi i just wanted to know if i could play the iso/cso games on my psp 2000 with the 6.20 version…do i have to downgrade the firmware of my psp in order to play the iso/cso games.

what websites that i can download iso/cso games help me pls

pspmaniaonline.com
download free psp games from here

please reply..m doomed =(

Hi Kate,
Sorry for the late reply ;-(
can u name some of the game if possible and from which site u are downloading these games. Because m using the same CFW on My PSP 3004 and not facing any issue. Touch wood. Let me know ur mail id can help u a bit more. Thanks.

i managed to solve that problem…
the games were too small…500mb maybe…i changed them with games that store memory 1-1.5 GB…and everything works fine…
the problem was that the games were too much ripped…and they didnt work fine…

i need help, i downloaded rock unplugged in torrent, but when i check the file there’s no iso/cso file.. what will i do. its 1G plus.. i cant play it coz i dont its doesnt have any iso/cso file..

Guyz…I have a PSP Go (N1002,PB)… cud u help me pls… unable to load any games… searched for Firmware but failed…

Hi
which firmware did u install?? Is is working.

I have installed naruto shippuuden by your above methods.The game is displayed in the memory stick as it is supposed to but when started nothing is displayed……Please help

and the naruto game dosen’t have an iso/cso file in it……

It should be iso/cso file, make sure its for PSP

Yes naruto shippuuden game is for psp……

i have a psp 1000. when i put my iso files on my psp and try to play them they dont load.

Put them into ISO folder and make sure ISO file are compatible with firmware currently installed on your PSP

Hey, currnetly installed CFW m33-4 on my psp, then deleted all the folders and formatted my memory card. Tried installing 2 games and none of them worked. They are both in the ISO folder, but when I boot them up, the psp freezes and nothing works. What do I do?

May be ISO file are not compatible with you PSP firmware

how can i downgrade psp 6.0 to 5.30?

Hello
I am using lates PSP GO (PSP-N1002) model. Does anyonw know which custom firmware shall I install to use ISO games files.

dude is this case u can only use PRO 6.60 C I WILL BE LOOKing forward into having a pspgo

wat games u have done perfectly
play with no problems
can i have list of games that
u have test?

hey iv downloaded a few winrar archived psp iso but it doesnt seem to be working what am i doing wrong

Cool! Works like a charm! Thanks!

let me know also

I have a PSP-1001 currently equipped with the current 6.10 firmware, and I’m not sure what my motherboard model is.

Before I start, I wanted to learn how to boot in “Recovery Mode”, but it doesn’t work at all.
I turned off the PSP comepletely by holding down the power switch until it shut down, then holding [R] I turn the PSP back on, but nothing I try seems to work.

It doesn’t do anything when i try to go to recovery. When I press select in the main menu. Even when booting..

Hello i will like to know if we install firmware yes
Record(Disk) UMD goes t he(it) to work correctly

hey there. i have a PHAT psp.. it is a 1000 and it is a version 3.73… i was talkin to my friend and he said there might be an easier way to get games on the psp since it is an old version… i was wonderin if there was? if so contact me either on this or my email. thanks very much

Please let me know if u ever figured out an easier way to put games on the psp 1000 cause thats what I have and I am having issues lol cant find a recovery screen no matter what I do so if theres an easier way it would b very helpful thx

hey when i was already going to step 4 i cant go to the recovery mode,even if i already did the things needed like holding down the switch button to turn off..

Hi I followed you way above but still get corrupted data. Though I am using cfw 5 M33-6 (PSP 2001). I orignally placed the folders psp-game and umd file in the ISO folder and games folder no loading. Then I used umdgenV4 to extract files first as ISO and placed them in ISO and psp/game directory = data corrupt. Then removed files and used umdgen to convert to cso = data corrupt. Any suggestions would be welcome.
Thanks
DD

MA ISO GAME IS SHOWNG SME ERROR N MA Game folder hombrew (currently: 5.xx Kernel)IS NT 5.00 ITS 3 WT SHLD I DO

i have a psp 3004 with firmware 6.20. do you think this hack may work on it. too bad i have left my psp at home. pls reply

anyway has 6.20 with that weird motherboard been hacked yet?

@step 4 when im doing the holding down the R while opening the psp it doesnt work, it doesnt go to that menu. i made sure that my psp is totally off not on stand by. pls help..

THANKSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS I LOVE YOUUUUUUUUUUUUU

i use PSP 3004 series….n im using 5.03 GEN-C (full) n also 5.03 Promitheus 2…..but i can run god of war ghost of sparta…..but i cant run fifa 11……when i start the game the screen becomes black and my PSP turns off….i turned on my PSP n hacked it again with 2 differnt versions…but still it doesnt work…..NOW WHAT can I do PLZZ help me…

Maybe its the game. Try downloading it from another website.

from where to download psp iso/cso games

i have psp phat 1001 with firmware 5.03 chicken r2 and im unable to play any emulator or run iso error (This game cannot be started.The data is corrupted), its my first attempt doing this im a newbie sorry.plz help

This isn’t really “installing” games this is just how to play iso’s/cso’s on a psp. What i would like to know however is how to install a game for instance when you play Patapon 3 it gives you the option to install it however it doesnt work because the memory-stick is being used as a UMD i think. So i would like to know is it possible to install those kind of downloadable games onto the memory stick so i dont have to keep loading the game up as if its the first time i’m using it? It gets just a little bit annoying that i have to agree to the EULA terms everytime i load the game up.

i have a PSP3001with software GENB 5.03 full ver, but when i play games it is very slow…please help.. Thanks………

Pls can i hack my psp3001 v6.20

Is this works with PSP GO

i have a psp go, will this work on that one.

hiya my name is lois irvine i like doing things with lads cos im a slag i suk the willie everyday

I have already updated my psp in to 6.39… so what i have to do.

Go to this link and download the downgrade
Link-http://psp.dashhacks.com/2011/05/24/psp-firmware-6-39-released-6-3x-downgrader-updated/

WHERE IS R BUTTON IN MY PSP

best tutorial ever… thanks =)

U GUYSSSS..
ROCKKKKKK
THnkzzzzzz

this is great, working fine on my PSPgo. Thanks man!

didn’t work but imma try on a different game.

this time didn’t work either any ideals.

holla amico thanks for helping me adios

thank you a lotttttttt.

kk got everything working but how do i upgrade the cfw so i can play the rest of my actual psp games? ex. umd’s and psn games.

Thanks mate this worked on my psp go with fw 6.60 pro b9

hi there! ive upgraded to the 5.03 version and now send the copyright message every time
does this work for the PSP 1001?
Can I get it back to the previous firmware?
Im only did this upgrade in order to get PS2 games on my PSP
Everythings goneee!
HELP!
PLEASEEE!

i was using games through the memory card suddenly games are disappear but in memory card games are available but is not working with my psp please guide me wht to do

hee i cannot open my games after i format the memory stick please help

hi,i want to were i get the free games for my psp-3004pb
plz reply fast as soon as possible.

How do you install games on PSPgo. Is he process the same as others or is it different

i tried out what you were saying but the psp keeps saying that there isn’t any games, what do i do? Please answer!

Can anyone help me find the “R”button on my PSP 3004

The R button it the right trigger if your being serious

For some reason when i try to put some files onto my psp the download bar stops and the psp stops letting the computer put the file in, but after i disconect it the file show up but has an error. what do?

Followed it all well. I could play iso files fine but when i try to open a cso file, it only gets stucked on a loading screen. I found this problem to be common but couldnt find a solution. Is this because of tempar/cwcheats? or is this a corrupted file? Any help will be very appreciated

:'( m not able to start recovery mode…..what to do.
plzzzzz helppppp…thanks.

:'( m note to start recovery mode on my psp…….plzzzzzzzz help……thanks

frindz help me….i installed GEN-C on my psp 3000 5.03
after i made iso file beside PSP,VIDEO,etc………..and pasted iso/cso files
but it shows ‘the game cannot be started the data is correpted’ and i holded to power of.when i holded R button while power on it shut downed very fastly and i never see any recovery menu…………..
help me please…………!

my psp does not have those features like umd, disable eboot
please help me

how can take of 6.60 and put back 4.20 to my psp

is this working on psp 3001 ver 6.60>?tnx

PLZ HELP. WHEN I GO to the ChickHen file to reboot it turns off I’ve been trying it since like 4 months LITERALLY

i am not able to install firmware below 6.60 it says “ur firmware is already 6.60. No need to update” what should i do? please help

i dont know anything about psp.so pleas help me.i have a psp made in china.itz firmware is p2_100423_int__us225a.so were i get some games…. plz plz…,

and how to install them into my psp.plz tel me the website for psp small size games

MY PSP SAYS NO GAMES FOUNG EVEN AFTER MAKING ISO FOLDER AND COPING ISO GAMES IN IT

i have psp 3006 ver 6.06 i can’t boot to the recovery mode.pls help.

Thanks, I needed this for a backup of a broken game i have bought. 😀

I downloaded a game but the name of the file is EBOOT. I put the file in the ISO folder but when I on the PSP, it’s not there. Please help.

I have a 2004 slim & lite psp with TA-088v3.I did everything u said but it doesn’t go into recovery menu.What can i do?

I am using PSP slim and having the same problem…. Please help… Thanks

Um, I did everything the steps say, but I got this notice telling me that the ‘game couldn’t be started’ along with a (80020148). What does this mean?

i did everything nd it works but every game i put on it, it says corrupted data.. what to do.

THANK YOU. You can download Iso files just google it duh

@hana
have you checked to make sure all the settings are the same as described? Some of those were default and i accidentally changed them which gave me that same error

I have done everything as u said… But I am not able to go to the recovery mode…. I have tried your ways and the other ways (by pressing select in main menu). But I failed… Please help… Thanks

Is this safe for version 6.37.

im usin psp go v6.60 pro b9 so how to put iso games on it

can”t understand step 4

hello. i reformat my mem card but before i did that, i copy the games to my pc, then when i copy it back to my mem card after reformatting, it doesnt appear on the psp, i tried the recovery thingy but it still wont appear, can somebody please help? thank u!

It’s simple just borrow some bodies psp memory card wich has games and insert the memory card into your psp and click the triangle button and the press copy it will copy the game into your psp and if u want to copy it to your memory card then insert your memory card and copy the game from your psp to your memory card it’s simple as that it really works try it

Does UMD work after starting up custom firmware?

I seldom create comments, but i did a few searching and wound up here How to Install Games (ISO CSO) on PSP | Play ISO CSO files on PSP | PSP Hacks.
And I actually do have a few questions for
you if it’s allright. Could it be simply me or does it seem like a few of the remarks come across as if they are left by brain dead visitors? 😛 And, if you are posting at additional places, I would like to follow everything fresh you have to post. Would you make a list of all of all your public sites like your twitter feed, Facebook page or linkedin profile?

my psp version is 6.60 is it safe for me to hack my psp please tell

i have a psp go n1003 tell me how to run iso/cso files

When I run the game the screen blackens and psp shutdowns.
PLEASEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE Help me

can I do the same on psp e1004??
please tell me

how do i find my psp system version

Yo guys, can someone tell me how to check PSP version?

i have games installed like pes11 gow in psp if i install a new game will i lose them

I would like to say u are awesome.
I have been trying to hjack in my 1001 PSP since 2006, but i never found even the right update ( it alwawys said it coyld not play the game).
After alot of tries i gave up and returned only yesterday night. and stoppped after another frustating day.
Today i tried again and found your site… AND IT WORKED!.
Thxs alot.!

i have a PSP downloaded set up of a game on my pc now how to install it on my PSP 2001 i ha d tried allot but it was not detected on my PSP the game in memory stick

Please Help.
I have been trying for a long time for to sucess.
I got a PsP 1001, i upgraded it to the 5.03 as told, and even the Tiff file reboots fine, but when i run the ChickHEN ( It opens) and try to install it it says “critical error! install aborted, no harm been done”… PLEASE HELP!

Is there a way to download stuff without USB wire? TELL ME.

hey IM USING a 5.53 gen d3 how can i change it to 5.oo

i do not configure my psp while pressing r on power on plzzz help meee

how to go in configuration in sony psp-E1003

I GOT IT GUYS…. as per my opinion for new users jst first check wheather ur 1 is 200x or 200 88 v2.. than move forwad..

Does this mean i cant play umd anymore?
i have 6.60 pro b9. does this work?

Sorry for the sudden comment, i got a question.

I have a PSP STREET E-1000
I did install a recovery-menue on my PSP and when i run it, there is no option in my advance where i can set something about the EBOOT, just to start the game without showing the “warning” or PSX-sign before.

And about the ISO-file:
Do i have to create the ISO-folder into the PSP-folder in GAME? Or do i have to create it in the same folder where the PSP-folder is?

And I also don’t rly know about the “Plain moduel” or whatever it was called like…^^; i’m sry

Is there also a way to convert ISO-files from PSP-Games into EBOOT.PBP-files? this would be easier for me to run then, i guess… m(_ _ )m

I hope you can answer my question soon, thx and sry for causing trouble

Its ok, i found out somehow :3
しかしながら有難う御座いましたっ！

Установка игр на PSP посредством компьютера

Как устанавливать игры на PSP с помощью ПК

Первым делом вынуждены разочаровать пользователей, желающих поиграть на этой приставке в игры с компьютера – она даже на момент выхода обладала малыми аппаратными характеристиками, поэтому под эту платформу существует только ScummVM, виртуальная машина для запуска квестов 90-х. Дальнейшая статья будет посвящена установке PSP-игр с компьютера.

Для того чтобы установить игру с помощью компьютера на ПСП, нам понадобятся:

В качестве альтернативы можете использовать адаптер карт Memory Stick для компьютера: вытащите карточку из приставки, вставьте в адаптер и подключите последний к ПК или ноутбуку.

Теперь несколько слов об играх. «Родные» игры для этой платформы желательно иметь в формате ISO, поскольку некоторые из тех, что в формате CSO, могут работать некорректно или не работать вовсе. Игры с PSX должны быть в виде каталога с файлами и подпапками.

Процедура выглядит следующим образом:

Возможные проблемы и их решение

Приставка не определяется компьютером
Достаточно распространённая неисправность, которая чаще всего возникает из-за отсутствия драйверов или проблем с кабелем либо разъёмами. Неполадки с драйверами можно решить их переустановкой.

Также попробуйте заменить кабель или подключать его в другой USB-разъём. К слову, PSP не рекомендуется соединять с компьютером посредством хабов.

Скопировал игру, но её не видно в «Memory Stick»
У данной проблемы может быть несколько причин, самая частая из них – игру попытались установить на официальную прошивку. Вторая – игра находится в неподходящем каталоге. Также не исключены проблемы с самим образом, картой памяти или картридером.

Игра установилась нормально, но работает неправильно
В этом случае причина заключается в ISO или, что чаще, CSO-файле. Игры в последнем формате занимают меньше места, но сжатие часто нарушает работоспособность ресурсов, поэтому рекомендуется использовать полноразмерные образы.

Как видите, процедура установки игр на PSP с помощью компьютера довольно простая.

Эмулятор PSP на iOS без джейлбрейка. Как установить и во что играть

Эмулятором легендарной PSP на Android сегодня никого не удивишь, а вот на iOS, да ещё и без «джейлбрека» — совсем другое дело!

В этой статье поговорим о том, как iPhone тянет PPSSPP (именно так называется эмулятор), как качать игры, и какие базовые настройки лучше сразу применить.

Установка и настройка эмулятора

Для установки PPSSPP нам понадобится альтернативный магазин приложений AltStore. Подробную инструкцию установки AltStore я приводил в одной из своих прошлых статей. Устанавливается эмулятор идентично любому другому приложению, которое можно поставить через AltStore.

Когда PPSSPP будет установлен, при первом же заходе в него я рекомендую в настройках сменить язык на русский, чтобы чуть проще ориентироваться в многообразии опций и терминов.

Следующий пункт настроек, интересующий нас, можно найти так: «Инструменты», «Инструменты разработчика», «Ядро ЦП». Тут нам нужно изменить стандартную «Динамическую рекомпиляцию» на «Интерпретатор с промежуточным кодом». В противном же случае открытие любой игры лично у меня вызывает вылет эмулятора.

Ну и в последнюю очередь в пункте «Графика» я рекомендую изменить разрешение рендеринга на «2x PSP», что означает удваивание стандартного разрешения PSP. Этого уже хватит для игры с приемлемым разрешением, но не сильно будет нагружать процессор

Все остальные настройки необходимо будет подкручивать для каждой игры в отдельности. Но сперва разберёмся, как же эти игры, всё-таки, установить.

Установка игр

К счастью, сделать это можно прямо на смартфоне в любом браузере. Качаем файл в формате ISO или CSO, а затем перекидываем игру в стандартное приложение «Файлы».

Внутри «Файлов» находим папку PPSSPP, в которой содержится папка PSP — именно сюда и нужно поместить файл с игрой. С этого момента она становится доступна внутри эмулятора.

Зачастую игры могут скачиваться в виде rar-архивов. В этом случае перед тем, как поместить игру в приложение «Файлы», её нужно открыть через бесплатное приложение Documents, где она распакуется. Полученный ISO или CSO-файл перемещаем в вышеупомянутую папку PSP.

Ну что же, теперь пора наслаждаться играми, как на настоящей PSP, прямо на своём айфоне, да? Как бы да, но вам придётся страдать.

Настройка игр

Не поймите меня неправильно: PPSSPP действительно даёт возможность играть во все классические PSP-игры с улучшением графики и производительности, возможностью сохранения игры в любом месте, а также функцией проматывания, чтобы ускорить те заставки, которые нельзя пропустить или быстрее переждать кусок времени в игре. Но у вас никогда не будет уверенности в том, что очередная игра будет работать хорошо и запустится ли она вообще.

Ко многим играм можно найти индивидуальный подход в настройках, но какой-то универсальной формулы для всех игр и для всех устройств нет. Скорее всего, вам придётся наугад перебирать множество комбинаций настроек, пока вы не найдёте для себя лучшую. А может быть, не найдёте вообще.

Чтобы попасть в настройки конкретной игры, после её запуска нужно нажать на стрелку в верхней части экрана. По умолчанию эти настройки относятся ко всему эмулятору разом. Чтобы настройки были актуальны лишь для этой игры, сначала нужно нажать на «Создать конфиг». С этого момента настройки буду меняться только для неё.

Вот теперь вы вольны комбинировать настройки, как вашей душе угодно. Результат можно посмотреть сразу без каких-либо подгрузок. Это радует. Не радует лишь то, сколько времени придётся потратить на то, чтобы довести игру до играбельного состояния.

Сложнее всего было с God of War. Просадки FPS бывают до сих пор, но в целом игра работает неплохо.

Проще было с GTA Vice City Stories. Игра сразу работала довольно неплохо. Дополнительными настройками получилось чуть-чуть докрутить графику без ущерба производительности.

Pursuit Force сразу работала отлично, что бывает не так уж часто.

Но бывают и такие игры, которые едва ли получится запустить вообще. Как я ни пытался это исправить, но MotorStorm: Arctic Edge намертво виснет в процессе загрузки.

Но вернёмся к более позитивным моментам. Например, в том же самом меню игры можно сохраняться в совершенно любом месте и даже моментально загружаться прямо во время вступительной заставки. А ещё там можно менять назначения клавиш для геймпада.

Да, например, Dualshock 4 отлично работает с PPSSPP. И вот при таком раскладе играть становится гораздо приятнее.

Итог

Подводя итог, хочу сказать, что эмулятор PSP предназначен в первую очередь для энтузиастов.

Честно скажу, такой подход не по мне. Мне было куда проще прошить оригинальную PSP, чем разбираться во всех этих настройках эмулятора. И работало на оригинальной консоли всё гораздо стабильнее, пусть и без графических наворотов.

Это уже не говоря о том тактильном кайфе, который подарит вам оригинальная PSP. Кстати, относительно недавно я делал сравнительный разбор всех версий в формате видео и статьи — советую ознакомиться.

Тем не менее, PPSSPP имеет место быть. Как ни крути, это реальный способ поиграть в хиты легендарной PSP прямо на своём смартфоне, что круто уже само по себе.

How to Play PSP Games on Your Windows PC

The PSP was the biggest breakthrough in handheld consoles back in 2005, and we can relive the glory today, by playing PSP games on PC!

T he PlayStation Portable (abbreviated as PSP) is one of the best handhelds to ever set foot in the gaming industry. And Sony’s Vita flop, made people yearn to the past, a past where the PSP was kicking strong, with some of the best games that even Nintendo couldn’t develop at the time.

This handheld wasn’t an ordinary piece of hardware as it was a system that pushed home console experiences into our own bare hands, without the need to buy an actual console. While the graphics were a tad downgraded compared to its brother, the PlayStation, the PSP managed to produce incredible games such as Final Fantasy Type 0, God of War: Chains of Olympus, Resistance: Retribution, 3rd Birthday and so many other iconical gems.

Hence why today, with this tutorial, you will learn how you can play your favourite PSP games on your PC. The emulator that we will be showcasing this time is PPSSPP. A fine emulator that can run anything you throw at it. The emulator is eventually reaching a perfect state.

Notice: This guide is outdated. It will be edited soon. Thank you.

Table of Contents

How to get PPSSPP Emulator

The emulator can be easily obtained from the official website of PPSSPP. Just make sure you install the version that matches with your OS (32bit/64bit) to avoid receiving errors. One thing you will like about PPSSPP is its built-in updater. With this emulator, you are not required to install a new version of the emulator or to download it manually. Once there’s an available update for the emulator, the program will let you know right away.

How to setup PPSSPP

PPSSPP is quite easy to install since it’s a standalone program that doesn’t require an install wizard. Just extract the emulator from the zip file, and you are good to go. Note that you should place the emulator in a folder other than the C/drive, otherwise, you will be prone to some issues such as the emulator not saving your progress, or sudden corrupt in your save files.

Configure the emulator

Controls

First of all, PPSSP isn’t like PCSX2 where you can change your button configuration while in-game. You’ll have to save then close the game to do that. To access this feature, on your home screen click on Settings > Control Mapping., and a section will appear like the one specified above. Upon launching the emulator, you’ll notice that the emulator is already configured to run using your keyboard. To change your button mappings to the controller, just click on the one you want to alter. After that, a box will appear in which you’ll have to press the new button.

Load the game

To run a game, you have two options. One, go to file> Load, and the game should boot up afterwards. However, similar to Redream, if you dump your games into a specified folder where the emulator can read it, then congrats, you’ll see your games’ icons on the home screen instead of always using the file-load trick. If games somehow don’t show up, just refresh the emulator, and that should fix it.

Fullscreen

To enter fullscreen, simply press Alt+Enter of F11. If you want to go back just press those buttons again. However, if you’re using a potato PC, you might run into sudden slowdowns that will break the experience for you.

Improving visuals

”Picture was taken from Fantasyanime website”

In terms of visuals, the PSP graphics haven’t aged well, but fear not, you can fix them. With PPSSPP you can increase the render resolution from auto to 2x or 8x depending on your window size and if your GPU can handle it with no lag. To do that, go to game settings> rendering resolution. If you experience any kind of slowdowns, try to lower your render resolution from 3x to 2x and see how it goes for you. Keep in mind that increasing the render resolution puts heavy work on your graphics card.

Enable/disable frame skipping

Some games on the PSP were designed to run at 30FPS, but with this emulator, you can increase your frame rate to 60fps. Some games may run smoother, but some may break. Anyway, to enable this feature, go to Game settings> Frameskipping> auto/off.

Fixing screen tearing

Sometimes you will stumble across one particular issue which is screen tearing. This is due to disabling Vsync on the emulator. Some games will run fine with that disabled, but the majority won’t. To enable or disable Vsync, go to Game settings > Vsync.

Fast forward feature

Fast forward is the feature that speeds up the game. To access it, press the Tab key. Hold it down and let go until you want the fast-forwarding to end.

How to get ISO

Just like any emulator out there, you need the Roms. Without them, how the hell are you supposed to play your game? There are a handful of safe places where you can get your ROM/ISO from. Unfortunately, we cant tell you where to find the ROMS, you will have to Google it yourself.

How to save/load my game

Being playing for hours and finally wanted to take a rest and call it for a day? but wait, did you remember to save before exiting the game? Don’t do that to yourself!
Saving your progress with PPSSPP emulator is very easy and you have three options. Either use quick commands using your progress by pressing F2 to save, press Esc on your keyboard and save directly from there, or press Esc, go to file on the top of your screen and press save state/load state. It’s that simple.

How to fix PPSSPP issues

When you will use PPSSPP you will be bound to find issues. Either small or big, but you’ll fix them up. Hopefully, this section helps you out.

PPSSPP has stopped working

Upon loading the emulator, or booting a game, you may see an error like this:

Unfortunately PPSSPP Has Stopped

This could be the cause of many things: Either the game you are emulating is demanding for your rig, a corruption on your emulator, or you are using an outdated version of PPSSPP which uses Direct3D11. I had encountered this issue before, and I believe I have the cure for this. See below for further help:

1-Run in compatibility mode set on Windows 7
2-Delete your PPSSPP, and install a new version
3-Make sure your hardware is capable of running the game you are planning to play
4-Make sure your ISO is not corrupted.
5-Lastly, here’s a detailed fix for you in case the game you want to play is still crashing:

Error Code 80110383

You currently have PPSSPP in a read-only location on your computer. You must put PPSSPP to a more common location such as Documents, Downloads, or a folder on your desktop. I also recommend putting it into your D/drive.

The emulator isn’t saving anything

If you encounter this problem, then you also have the issues stated below:

The solution? put your PPSSPP in a common folder as I suggested above.

Missing DLL issue

The first time you boot up the emulator, you may an error message about missing DLLs like MSVCR100.dll or MSVCP100.dll. To fix that, go to any DLL download website like DLL-FIles.com and download the missing DLL. You will just need to type the DLL name in the search bar to find the DLL. Once you find the DLL, download its ZIP file, extract it as directed in the above sections, and copy the DLL file from the extracted folder.

After this, go to the following folder path My Computer > C: > Windows > System 32/System and paste the DLL in both the folders and your problem will be resolved.

PPSSPP keeps crashing

This is a rare issue. However, the only fix to this issue is by running the emulator as an admin. If that doesn’t fix the issue, then something else is surely the culprit. It could be because you are running the game on a higher resolution, or it could be also a Windows update that screwed everything up.

Useful tips

Here are some useful tips that you will need when using the emulator:

Capturing Screenshots

To take a screenshot, just press the F12 key on your keyboard. PPSSPP will dump the shot as a JPG format in memstick > PSP > SCREENSHOT. Sadly, PPSSPP doesn’t have any other image format other than JPG. But, you can always use other alternatives to take screenshots. The one we recommend is Lightshot. A fine tool to capture a screenshot at a high resolution, and it’s easy to use as well.

Fast Forward

Fast forward is the feature that speeds up the game. To access it, press the Tab key. Hold it down and let go until you want the fast-forwarding to end.

Cheats

The first time I tried to use cheats on the emulator, nothing worked for me, and so I gave up. However, after digging, I can finally share with everyone how to do it. Although, I have to remind you that not all cheats will work for you, and some are bound to freeze the emulator. So, use it at your own risk. Here’s how to use cheats on PPSSPP:

1-Load PPSSPP and click “Game Settings“.
2-Check “Enable Cheats“. Without this feature enabled, cheats will never work
3-After you do that, Go to PPSSPP folder and navigate memstick, then to PSP.
4-Right click, create a new folder and name it cheats.
5-Open PPSSPP again, and run the game you want, then close it. A file will be created in your cheat folder.
6-Find cheat for the game online
7-Once you do that, open the INI file that was created, and paste the cheat codes in it. ( Make sure to leave space between them)
8-Close and don’t forget to save the INI file!
9-Open PPSSPP again with the game you wanted, and press Esc to pause the game.
10-Click cheats while in-game. Many cheat options will appear. Choose what you want
11-Click Back and continue the game
12-If nothing changes, make sure you picked compatible cheats with your game!

Are there any alternatives to PPSSPP?

There’s nothing similar to PPSSPP in terms of the performance and the features it provides. The aforementioned has proved to be unique, stable, and easy to use. It’s a work of art that almost of everyone who used it cannot recommend it enough. However, if you stumble across any PSP emulator that isn’t the one we talked about, avoid it at all costs, IT’S A SCAM. Don’t tell me I didn’t warn you.

Conclusion:

With PPSSPP you have access to a plethora of PSP games that you have certainly missed in the past. It’s easy and reliable to use for anyone who is new to emulation.

That’s it for the guide. Thank you for reading!