How to Install Emulators in PSP Slim

Installing emulators on the PSP Slim is simple.

The Sony PSP is a powerful portable video game device that has a large independent developer community. This community creates the custom firmware and homebrew gaming that many people have come to love because it is free. Firmware is what runs the PSP, and custom firmware is the same thing. The only difference is that it is not created by Sony. Once this firmware is installed on your PSP Slim, you will be able to run emulators. As the name suggests, an emulator emulates the games of another system like a Super Nintendo or Sega Genesis.

Things You'll Need

• Pandora battery
• Magic memory stick
• USB cable

Instructions

Installing Custom Firmware

1. Turn off your PSP and remove the battery and memory stick from it. If you are already running custom firmware, proceed to section 2.

2. Insert the Magic memory stick and then insert the Pandora battery. Your PSP will automatically turn on.

3. Press the "X" button to install custom firmware on your PSP Slim. Wait as the PSP has its new firmware installed.

4. Press the "X" button to shutdown the PSP when you are asked to. Remove the battery and memory stick, and replace them with the normal ones.

5. Turn on your PSP and proceed to section 2.

Installing Emulators

1. Connect your PSP to your computer with its USB cable and a window will appear on your computer screen. You will be looking at the files/folders on your PSP memory stick.

2. Download an emulator (see resources). Right-click the file after it is finished downloading and click "Copy."

3. Open the "PSP" folder on your PSP memory stick and you will see a few game folders. Right-click the "GAME" folder and click "Paste." Wait as your emulator is copied over to the PSP. Press the "O" button to disconnect your PSP from the computer safely.

4. Navigate to the game section of your PSP and the emulator will be there. Select it to play.

Tips & Warnings

• The Magic memory stick comes with pre-installed custom firmware.

• Installing custom firmware is legal, but will void your factory warranty.

References

• Playstation: Official PSP Manual
• PandoraBatteryCo: Installing Custom Firmware onto the PSP