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Ask PSP Fanboy: Volume 31

Posted Oct 20th 2007 4:30PM by Andrew Yoon
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Q: What is the story with GPS and the camera for US consumers? Will it ever be available retail for US?
A: The GPS and camera will be available in the US ... next year. If you can't wait, you can always import the GPS and camera. While the camera will work fine with the downloadable Go!Edit software, the GPS will require you to have a homebrew enabled system. Supposedly, the US version of the GPS device will be enhanced in some way. We don't know when these PSP peripherals are going to make it to the US, but if we had to guess, it would be during Spring, before people get ready for their summer plans.

Q: Are there any protective cases specifically for the PSP Slim?
A: Hard cases for the PSP Slim have been hard to come by, especially because Sony hasn't made an official one. If you're using a soft pouch, like the one included with the PSP at launch, those will work just fine. Mad Catz seems to have a case for the Slim -- but we haven't tried it out yet. Play-Asia also has a fantastic list of products made specifically for the redesigned system, and cases and pouches are on the list.

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Ask PSP Fanboy: Volume 30

Posted Oct 13th 2007 9:30AM by Andrew Yoon
Filed under: Ask PSP Fanboy

Ask PSP Fanboy is back with an all new edition. Every few weekends, PSP Fanboy will answer your burning questions. If you have a question for the team, send an e-mail to andrew @ joystiq.com with the subject "Ask PSP Fanboy."

Q: Do the component cable ONLY work on HDTVs? Or can you use a SDTV as well? And what is the difference between the two cables?
A: We get this question on a nearly daily basis. Component cables will only work on EDTV/HDTV sets with component inputs. You can NOT use a SDTV. The main difference between the two is that the component cables will allow you to play games on your TV. If you do not have a HDTV, you will not be able to play PSP games on your TV. Hope that clears things up!

Q: Is there any way to access the PlayStation Store for downloading PSP from PS1 ports without using a PS3? If there is how does it work? And if not do you think that they will have it any time soon?
A: A PSP version of the Store is already in the works, and is available right now in Japan. We won't see it until next year, I'd assume. However, the Store will not only include PS1 games, it will also include brand new games that were made specifically for the PSP.

Q: Is the PSP-2000 just as capable of running custom firmwares as the original?
A: It depends. The first batch of PSP-2000 systems can be exploited using Pandora's Battery. However, recent reports suggest that any new systems, such as the Star Wars PSP, are not vulnerable to the exploit. You'll have to experiment

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Ask PSP Fanboy: Volume 29

Posted Aug 25th 2007 9:30AM by Andrew Yoon
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Ask PSP Fanboy is back with an all new edition. Every weekend, PSP Fanboy will answer your burning questions. If you have a question for the team, send an e-mail to andrew @ joystiq.com with the subject "Ask PSP Fanboy."

Q: Why doesn't PSP Fanboy make a mobile friendly version of their website/blog/news for consumption on the PSP?
A: We actually do have a mobile version of the site (one of the first Joystiq sites to have one, actually!). Simply visit m.pspfanboy.com from your PSP browser.

Q: Why are so many RSS feeds no longer working?
A: Many RSS feeds are starting to use high resolution video, 640x480, that the PSP currently doesn't support. Hopefully, Sony will further remove the restrictions on video playback, because we know PSP is capable of handling video of resolutions up to 720x480.

Q: With pre-orders for the new PSP Slim being high, do you see more (and/or better) PSP-exclusive games coming out in the future?
A: If the PSP redesign takes off as much as the DS Lite did, then yes, we'll see more exclusives hit the system. However, the DS Lite was a significant change compared to the original -- one that's easily noticeable at first glance. The PSP redesign is a lot more subtle.

Continue reading Ask PSP Fanboy: Volume 29

Ask PSP Fanboy: Volume 28

Posted Aug 18th 2007 12:00AM by Andrew Yoon
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Ask PSP Fanboy is back with an all new edition. Every weekend, PSP Fanboy will answer your burning questions. If you have a question for the team, send an e-mail to andrew @ joystiq.com with the subject "Ask PSP Fanboy."

Q: Will my PSP be able to hook up to my Sony HDTV with an update or will I have to buy the PSP Lite?
A: If you want to have easy TV-out, you will need the new slim PSP.

Q: When are Wipeout Pulse and God of War: Chains of Olympus coming out and will these new 333MHz games be playable on the fat PSPs?
A: Both Wipeout Pulse and God of War: Chains of Olympus will work on any PSP system. In fact, any and all games that are 333MHz will run on the older PSP model. Unfortunately, there's currently no release date for either Wipeout or God of War beyond the vague "Holiday" time line.

Q: Will the "PSP phat" be shunned out from future firmware upgrades? If not, does this mean that specific firmware features for the PSP Lite will not be active in older PSP models?
A: The older PSP model will be able to upgrade its firmware, but it's true -- some features will not be available for older systems. Hopefully, future firmware revisions will continue to improve both the old and new system, but from what we've seen, all the features of 3.60 are only for the new PSP.

Continue reading Ask PSP Fanboy: Volume 28

Ask PSP Fanboy: Volume 27

Posted Aug 11th 2007 10:00AM by Andrew Yoon
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Ask PSP Fanboy is back with an all new edition. Every weekend, PSP Fanboy will answer your burning questions. If you have a question for the team, send an e-mail to andrew @ joystiq.com with the subject "Ask PSP Fanboy."

Q: HELP NEEDED, AFTER I UPGRADE TO 3.52OE, ALL MY GAMES AND MOVIE COULD NOT BE DETECTED. DO YOU HAVE ANY IDEA WHERE TO PLACE THE FILES OR DO I HAVE TO CREATE ANY FOLDER IN ORDER FOR THE PSP TO DETECT. THANK YOU.
A: Whoa, watch it with the Caps Lock, buddy. It sounds like your Memory Stick may have been reformatted. However, check by connecting your PSP to your PC. You should be able to browse the contents of your Memory Stick. If there are no files in it, then in your PSP go to System Settings -> Format Memory Stick. If there are files on your PSP, remember to have a folder named VIDEO for your videos, and a folder named PSP. Under the PSP folder, create a new subfolder called SAVEDATA, and make sure all your game saves are there.

Q: Will the new firmware on the PSP Lite be homebrew-accessible (hackable)?
A: New PSPs will come with firmware 3.60 installed, so it will not be immediately hackable. However, homebrew coders recently were able to exploit the firmware up to version 3.50 using Lumines. It is possible that later down the line, firmware 3.60 will be vulnerable, but who knows how long that'll take.

Continue reading Ask PSP Fanboy: Volume 27

Ask PSP Fanboy: Volume 26

Posted Aug 4th 2007 9:30AM by Andrew Yoon
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Q: When is the PSP Lite coming out in North America? Every other region has announced dates/pricing/colors, but we haven't heard a peep!
A: Incorrect -- we've had a launch window all along: September. On September 10th, the limited-edition Daxter PSP Entertainment Pack will be available. This package will include an "Ice Silver" PSP, Daxter, "Family Guy - The Freakin' Sweet Collection" on UMD, and a 1GB Memory Stick. On October 9th, the limited-edition Star Wars Battlefront: Renegade Squadron PSP Entertainment Pack will be available. This package will include a "Ceramic White" PSP with Darth Vadar on the back, and a copy of Star Wars Battlefront: Renegade Squadron. Finally, the standard "Piano Black" system will be available in September.

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Ask PSP Fanboy: Volume 25

Posted Jul 29th 2007 4:15PM by Andrew Yoon
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What? Two in one weekend? Insanity! In order to catch up for lost time, Ask PSP Fanboy is back with an all new edition. Every weekend, PSP Fanboy will answer your burning questions. If you have a question for the team, send an e-mail to andrew @ joystiq.com with the subject "Ask PSP Fanboy."

Q: Based off of your(limited) time with the redisigned PSP, do you think it would fit nicely in current PSP cases, or will i have to buy a new case fitted just for the new PSP?
A: The new PSP is exactly the same width and height as the original. However, it is much thinner -- and I don't think it'll fit as snugly in a hard case. It might rattle around a lot, which shouldn't be a problem, but that might be an uncomfortable thought for some. I don't use a hard case, but rather a soft pouch, and I don't see any problem with using the same pouch with the new system.

Q: I was wondering any news on GT Mobile surfaced during E3 2007?
A: Unfortunately, no news on GT Mobile appeared at E3. It appears that Polyphony Digital is hard at work on Gran Turismo 5, and most likely won't work on a new PSP version until they're done with the PS3 version. Now that 333MHz is fully unlocked, the system is fully capable of running a Gran Turismo game -- and we know it'll make money. C'mon, Sony! Hopefully, we'll see something at Tokyo Game Show.

Q: Will I be able to use the game saves from my existing MS Pro Duo on the new "Diet" PSP?
A: Yes, you will be able to swap game saves. Other than its size and video out, it is identical to current PSPs.

Q: Does the new PSP have a removable battery?
A: Yes it does. In fact, you can swap a battery from an older PSP into the new system and get extended battery life. Read more.

Continue reading Ask PSP Fanboy: Volume 25

Ask PSP Fanboy: Volume 24

Posted Jul 28th 2007 9:00AM by Andrew Yoon
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Finally, after a long E3-related hiatus, Ask PSP Fanboy is back with an all new edition. Every weekend, PSP Fanboy will answer your burning questions. If you have a question for the team, send an e-mail to andrew @ joystiq.com with the subject "Ask PSP Fanboy."

Q: Can you only view UMD, photos, and games with the new PSP on an HDTV, or can you use any TV?
A: If you want to play PSP games on the TV, you'll need an EDTV or HDTV that has component inputs. However, standard TVs will be able to watch UMD movies and access the XMB.

Q: I don't want to waste memory for songs on my Memory Stick. How can I make an RSS channel?
A: You can stream music from your PC to your PSP using iTunes and the appropriately named iTunesRSSServer. There's also a much better music management system (with radio support) that you can read about here.

Q: I recently found an eBay store for PSP accessories. I find, however, that the prices are to good to be true. They sell 4GB Memory Sticks for only $35.99 and the Sony PSP 2200mAh Battery Pack for only $1.20!! I've been taught that anything that is too good to be true probably is, but this seems like it might actually be true! Are these accessories the real deal?
A: Probably not.

Q: I have to buy a new PSP battery. Are there any Sony PSP batteries cheaper than $40? I will stay away from third-party batteries; I've read about how notorious they can be.
A: Sorry, it looks like $40 is the cheapest I could find. If you can wait, why not wait until the PSP redesign comes out? Considering how gamers will get extended battery life with the 1800mAh model, supply of new PSP batteries should increase, and the price should (theoretically) go down.

Ask PSP Fanboy: Volume 23

Posted Jul 1st 2007 3:30PM by Andrew Yoon
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Every other Sunday, PSP Fanboy will answer your burning questions. If you have a question for the team, send an e-mail to andrew @ pspfanboy.com with the subject "Ask PSP Fanboy."

Q: How do you find out what motherboard model you have?
A: TA-082 motherboards can be detected by opening your UMD drive. If you see numbers like the ones pictured here, you have a TA-082 motherboard.

Q: Hello, i have had a PSP for about 5 months and can't even use it. I am so confused.
A: The basics on how to use your PSP can be found here, on Sony's website. Remember to put music in the MUSIC folder, and videos in the VIDEO folder. For game demos, make sure you are following all the instructions. Make sure you are extracting zip files and when doing so, make sure the EBOOT file is the first thing in the folder. There should be no sub-folders, or demos will not work.

Q: What ever happened to Metal Slug Anthology for the PSP. I can only find the version for the Wii.
A: The PSP version came out a few months ago. Did you try reading our review? Personally, I'm not a big fan of the PSP version. It features some technical bugs that keep it from being as good as it can be. The game should be available in stores. Have you tried online retailers?

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Ask PSP Fanboy: Volume 22

Posted Jun 16th 2007 6:30PM by Andrew Yoon
Filed under: Ask PSP Fanboy

Every Saturday, PSP Fanboy will answer your burning questions. If you have a question for the team, send an e-mail to andrew @ pspfanboy.com with the subject "Ask PSP Fanboy."

Q: My PSP is displaying error message "80410A0B" and now I can't get online. Even the WAN light will not turn on. Please help me, my mom is going to kill me!
A: Your mother's murderous intentions aren't something that we can help you with on PSP Fanboy, but we can help with the other problem. The 80410A0B error is one of the more common errors that plague the system, and it happens when the onboard networking memory of your PSP becomes corrupted in some way. The best solution is to restore system settings. Go to Settings -> System Settings -> Restore System Defaults. This will erase all of your saved network data, but your system should work fine afterwards. If not, you will have to have your system replaced. Contact Sony's support department here.

Q: If one imports a Japanese PSP, how does one charge it? Will a US charger plug into a Japanese PSP?
A: The AC adaptor on the PSP is universal. Feel free to import at your whim.

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Ask PSP Fanboy: Volume 21

Posted Jun 2nd 2007 12:00PM by Andrew Yoon
Filed under: Ask PSP Fanboy

Every Saturday, PSP Fanboy will answer your burning questions. If you have a question for the team, send an e-mail to andrew @ pspfanboy.com with the subject "Ask PSP Fanboy."

Q: Are there any PSP websites that let you download movies onto the PSP that you don't have to pay for?
A: Have you checked out PSP Fanboy Theatre? The newest edition features "Night of the Living Dead," a film that is now part of the license-free public domain. Check out the Internet Archive and download films from there. If you're asking for something more illegal than that, sorry -- we can't help you.

Q: Is Bleach 4 coming out outside of Japan for PSP?
A: The Heat the Soul series has been quite popular in Japan. However, there are no plans to release it outside of Japan. The original PSP games are published by Sony, but the series is owned by Viz. So, if it ever does leave the country, will it be published by Sony? Or by Viz? Or by Namco Bandai, who traditionally publishes anime-based titles, such as Naruto? There are a lot of complications to deal with in regards to licensing, but we're confident that as the series continues to get more popular, an American release will not be far off (and then a European release to follow afterwards).

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Ask PSP Fanboy: Volume 20

Posted May 26th 2007 5:30PM by Andrew Yoon
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Every Saturday, PSP Fanboy will answer your burning questions. If you have a question for the team, send an e-mail to andrew @ pspfanboy.com with the subject "Ask PSP Fanboy."

I'd like to apologize for not running this feature last week. I could not complete it due to an illness.

Q: Is Final Fantasy VII: Before Crisis coming out to PSP?
A: No. We find it suspicious that of all the media organizations at the event, only Next-Gen would report on something so significant. While other PSP sites simply reported this as truth, we haven't seen any indication that the game is coming out on PSP. There's no mention of it on any of Square Enix's press materials, and Next-Gen refused to return our e-mails on the subject. While we'd love to see it ported, chances are slim.

For PSP? We wish ... but for now, it's not true.

Q: Are there any VOIP-type homebrew applications for the Sony PSP, like something along the lines of Skype?
A: You would think, considering PSP's ability to do VoIP easily in headset-enabled games. However, we can't seem to find any homebrew methods of VoIP. For those lucky enough to be in the UK, a new official service will be coming out soon. As reported earlier, hints of a Skype program were found deep in the official firmware. We're pretty sure SCEA is going to get their act together and offer a similar service in the future.

Continue reading Ask PSP Fanboy: Volume 20

Ask PSP Fanboy: Volume 19

Posted May 12th 2007 8:30PM by Andrew Yoon
Filed under: Ask PSP Fanboy

Every Saturday, PSP Fanboy will answer your burning questions. If you have a question for the team, send an e-mail to andrew @ pspfanboy.com with the subject "Ask PSP Fanboy." NOTE: We do NOT answer questions related to downloading illegal copies of games. Stop asking.

Q: Does Andrew hand-select his emails for Ask PSP Fanboy?
A: Yes. Some questions simply can't be answered, while others aren't worth answering at all.

Q: How many people have installed custom firmware on their PSP systems?
A: This is probably an impossible question to answer. There's no way of tracking all the PSP systems out there, nor is there a fair way of evaluating it. If we polled the PSP Fanboy community, it will be more likely that we'll have users of custom firmware -- but will a casual player even know about homebrew? Most likely not. The one thing we can say, however, is that custom firmware is becoming increasingly popular. A look at dark-alex.org's alexa stats reveals the incredible growing demand for custom firmware.

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Ask PSP Fanboy: Volume 18

Posted May 5th 2007 8:00AM by Andrew Yoon
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Every Saturday, PSP Fanboy will answer your burning questions. If you have a question for the team, send an e-mail to andrew @ pspfanboy.com with the subject "Ask PSP Fanboy." NOTE: We do NOT answer questions related to downloading illegal copies of games. Stop asking.

Q: Is there anything that utilizes the PSP's infrared functionality?
A: There are no games that take advantage of PSP's infrared functionality. However, there are a few homebrew programs that do. For example, piKey lets you use a keyboard with your system. You can also transmit data and turn your system into a universal remote.

Q: Will there be any original JRPGs on PSP besides tactics RPGs and action RPGs?
A: It's true that PSP will be receiving many tactical and action RPGs, from Wild Arms XF to Final Fantasy VII: Crisis Core. However, let's not forget that PSP is home to Monster Kingdom and The Legend of Heroes series. Brave Story should fit the bill nicely. Dragoneer's Aria looks pretty interesting as well. If you're interested in farming, Harvest Moon will be coming out soon as well.

Two tiny little questions after the break.

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Ask PSP Fanboy: Volume 17

Posted Apr 28th 2007 3:30PM by Andrew Yoon
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Every Saturday, PSP Fanboy will answer your burning questions. If you have a question for the team, send an e-mail to andrew @ pspfanboy.com with the subject "Ask PSP Fanboy." NOTE: We do NOT answer questions related to downloading illegal copies of games. Stop asking.

Q: I heard that the original SHARP-brand LCDs were superior to the Samsung LCDs being used in the current models. Is there any truth to these claims?
A: This is a popular discussion that's hard to follow up on, simply because its not easy to get two PSP systems from the two regions side by side. There's one picture that's used frequently to showcase the difference, but it's considered fake by many. Even people on the AVS Forums have conflicting opinions about the validity of such claims. Sorry for the lack of an answer, but suffice it to say, both screens manufactured for PSP are fantastic.

Is this picture real? The difference seems too drastic. (Click for high-res.)

Two tiny little questions after the break.

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