Hacking PSP hacking/modding F.A.Q.

[Kadin]

One last question... I have quite a few UMDs that I think I'll be doing this with. I see no point using them via disc compared to running from the memory stick. Is there a site that lists what games need to be patched to work or will a standard ISO rip and copy to mem stick work for most?

 

[prowler]

You probably won't need to patch them.

 

[dayjay]

Are there any negative side-effects on using the memory stick speedup option?

 

[Rydian]

Are there any negative side-effects on using the memory stick speedup option?

I haven't read or encountered any.

 

[dayjay]

I gotta ask, why are the ISO's filesize much larger than EBOOTs? Even though its the same game?

 

[prowler]

I gotta ask, why are the ISO's filesize much larger than EBOOTs? Even though its the same game?

Depends, are you talking about EBOOTs on PSN or custom signed EBOOTs?

ISO can have dummy files to fill up the space on the UMD to whatever size it is (single/dual layer).
PSN EBOOTs are usually smaller because it doesn't include install data and it just contains the game files.
Custom signed EBOOTs have to be below a certain size to work, so 9 out of 10 times, videos will be ripped, audio downsampled and install/unnecessary data out.

 

[dayjay]

Ok, I've recently discovered how the UMD ISO mode affect the games. In terms of compatability and speed, which of the three are the best modes to use? M33 driver, Inferno or Sony NP9660?

 

[Dingoo-fan 32]

If i buy a new psp Go!, it will come with firmware 6.40?

 

[prowler]

Ok, I've recently discovered how the UMD ISO mode affect the games. In terms of compatability and speed, which of the three are the best modes to use? M33 driver, Inferno or Sony NP9660?Inferno.QUOTE(dsisbetterthanxbox @ Aug 18 2011, 04:46 PM) If i buy a new psp Go!, it will come with firmware 6.40?

Nope, 5.70.
Used, dunno.

 

[Qtis]

If i buy a new psp Go!, it will come with firmware 6.40?

A PSP Go is max at FW 6.39 or 6.60. AFAIK (mentioned in another thread) FW 6.40 was only on a Japanese UMD, thus not PSN/Online downloadable. For example my PSP Go was used (about 4 months old) and had 6.37 OFW on it. Not necessarily that hard to get a PSP with 6.39 or lower. Always ask the seller

-Qtis

 

[Satangel]

If I update from 5.50 GEN-D3 to 6.39 ME-9, will it affect my savegames in any way? And will my PSP still be able to do all the things it can do now?
I think I need to update because I keep getting an error code (80020148) when trying to play FF IV.

 

[xist]

Just patch it with ISO Tool.

 

[Satangel]

Just patch it with ISO Tool.

I'll try that tomorrow, thanks! I'll be doing it via your PSP in profile guide

 

[Satangel]

Just patch it with ISO Tool.

I'll try that tomorrow, thanks! I'll be doing it via your PSP in profile guide

I just tried it and it didn't really work out

The ISO worked, for the first time, but then it just hang before I could see the game menu. I'm now updating to CFW 6.39 and hopefully that fixes it.
EDIT: Update to CFW 6.39 ME-9 worked perfectly! Problem solved

 

[Terminator02]

why ME instead of PRO?

 

[Satangel]

why ME instead of PRO?

Someone recommended me ME, so I took the leap and did it

 

[Terminator02]

you do know that the developer of ME (neur0n) is on the PRO team, and PRO is pretty much the most popular one out right now, i just don't see any reason to go for ME (i think the only reason i've heard so far is that ME works best with some old PSP plugins that neur0n updated for the latest custom firmwares)

 

[Satangel]

you do know that the developer of ME (neur0n) is on the PRO team, and PRO is pretty much the most popular one out right now, i just don't see any reason to go for ME (i think the only reason i've heard so far is that ME works best with some old PSP plugins that neur0n updated for the latest custom firmwares)

No, I don't know that. I'm still finding my way into the PSP scene, I don't know all these terms and CFW's.....
I'm happy with ME now, when I get tired of it, or I find something I don't like, I'll consider another CFW. But for now, I'm good and happy with this one.

 

[dayjay]

Speaking of the PRO team, do they have an actual website or at least a twitter account?

 

[Satangel]

Speaking of the PRO team, do they have an actual website or at least a twitter account?

This perhaps?

http://code.google.com/p/procfw/