Going to be getting a psp. Have a few questions

[juggalomars]

I plan on getting the God of War psp bundle that come out Nov. 2nd My question is: How will I know if it's hackable? and if not where would I be able to buy a hackable psp?

Thanks in advance,
Mars

[amp2006]

playing games off Memory stick

which firmware your psp has ?

[Wraith92]

I plan on getting the God of War psp bundle that come out Nov. 2nd My question is: How will I know if it's hackable? and if not where would I be able to buy a hackable psp?

Thanks in advance,
Mars

If it is a PSP 1000 or 2000 series. Then it will run Custom Firmware.

[SP193]

If it is a PSP 1000 or 2000 series. Then it will run Custom Firmware.

Warning! If it's a PSP-2000 series PSP, there's a risk that it has a TA-88v3 mainboard (Which cannot be modified, unless you want a brick)!

You should get the seller to guarantee that that PSP can have a CFW installed into it's NAND.

Your best bet to get a fully modifiable PSP is to buy one second-hand.

I plan on getting the God of War psp bundle that come out Nov

November? Then isn't that a rather new bundle? I would stay clear of such new bundles, since most PSPs that come in new bundles can't have a CFW flashed into their NAND chips.

[juggalomars]

IDK it hasn't come out yet. I plan on getting the new GoW psp bundle that comes with Ghost of Sparta, Chains of Olympus, the movie Kick Ass, and a 2 gig mem stick seen here: http://www.videogamesblogger.com/201...s-of-chaos.htm it says the psp is a 3000 though. So I take it that means I'm not going to be able to hack it at all? That would suck if it was the case 'cause I would really like to be able to play my ps1 games on the go.

--EDIT--

Just read the latest post, that does indeed suck but I still plan on getting it. I'll just have 2 psps instead

[SP193]

Kick Ass, and a 2 gig mem stick seen here: http://www.videogamesblogger.com/201...s-of-chaos.htm it says the psp is a 3000 though. So I take it that means I'm not going to be able to hack it at all? That would suck if it was the case 'cause I would really like to be able to play my ps1 games on the go.

If a PSP-3000 or PSP-2000 with a TA-88v3 mainboard still has a firmware version older than or equal to v5.03 (Almost impossible for new bundles), you can update to 5.03 and use ChickHEN to run GEN 5.03 GEN-C.

There is no way to downgrade such a PSP's firmware, once you update to a firmware that's newer than v5.03!!

[juggalomars]

If a PSP-3000 or PSP-2000 with a TA-88v3 mainboard still has a firmware version older than or equal to v5.03 (Almost impossible for new bundles), you can update to 5.03 and use ChickHEN to run GEN 5.03 GEN-C.

There is no way to downgrade such a PSP's firmware, once you update to a firmware that's newer than v5.03!!

I see. Once I get the psp will finding out the firmware version be straightforward, like finding your version # on a ps2 for example?

[SP193]

I see. Once I get the psp will finding out the firmware version be straightforward, like finding your version # on a ps2 for example?

Yup, but it may be easier.

I don't think that there is a "standard" or "real" way to determine a PSP's stock firmware version just by looking at the box.
You have to switch on the PSP, and go and look at the firmware version that's displayed under System Settings->System Information.

[[C*]]

Dude that PSP will be unhackable. As has been said go for a 1000 and most 2000s should be alright. 3000s below a certain firmware version can work just as well as 1000s and 2000s, however you will have to repatch it everytime your PSP turns off.

Yup, but it may be easier.

I don't think that there is a "standard" or "real" way to determine a PSP's stock firmware version just by looking at the box.
You have to switch on the PSP, and go and look at the firmware version that's displayed under System Settings->System Information.

There used to be a way back in 2005-2007. I don't know if it is still applicable today. The letter on the box would determine the version.

No letter- 1.50
A- 1.50
B- 1.50
C- 1.52
D- 2.00

That's not an accurate list but it was something like this. Let me do some digging, I might be able to find the list.

EDIT: Found it. From
http://forums.qj.net/guides-psp-gene...23-2007-a.html

[Last updated on Dec 23, 2007]

no letter = 1.0 (Japanese Release) 1.5 (North-American Release) confirmed
A = 1.5 confirmed
B = 1.51 confirmed
C = 1.52 confirmed
D = 1.52 confirmed
E = 1.52 confirmed
F = 2.0 confirmed
G = 2.01 confirmed
H = 2.50 confirmed
I = 2.60 confirmed
J = 2.70 unconfirmed
K = 2.71 confirmed
L = 2.81 confirmed
M = 3.01 confirmed
N = 3.03 confirmed
O = 3.10 confirmed
P = 3.11 confirmed
Q = 3.30 unconfirmed
R = 3.40 confirmed
S = 3.50 confirmed
T = 3.51 confirmed

NP = 3.60 (PSP Slim & Lite Release) confirmed
NP A = 3.71 confirmed

Of course don't know about the latest versions, but any later versions would be the newer boards. So look for PSP 1000 and PSP 2000.

[jezza.boi]

okay look, if you want to buy a hackable psp i would suggest getting a phat, the slims are hackable but usually in bundles they have the latest motherboards and stuff. if you buy this bundle theres a chance you may not be able to create a pandora battery with it..