How to Convert ROM Games Into PSP Games
If you have a PSP lying around and a couple roms that you downloaded, you can put the two together to make a portable classic video game console powerhouse. All classic consoles have their games turned into rom form as a way to back them up. Console emulators are then used to play these game files. The PSP is powerful enough to play these games and power these emulators, but you first need to install custom firmware to use this feature.
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Instructions
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Turn off the Sony PSP and remove the battery and memory stick. Insert the Magic memory stick and Pandora battery into the PSP and it will turn on. Press the "X" button twice to install custom firmware. Press "X" again to shut down the PSP, and reinsert the normal battery and memory stick. Turn the PSP back on.
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Download a PSP emulator (see Resources). Connect the PSP to your computer via the USB cable and select "USB Connection" from the PSP menu. A window will appear on the computer, giving you access to the PSP memory stick.
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Right-click the emulator you downloaded and click "Copy." Go into the PSP memory stick and open the "PSP" folder. Right-click the "GAME" folder and click "Paste" to transfer the emulator to the PSP.
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Locate the roms you have on your computer and copy them into the emulator. When the transfer is complete, press the "O" button on the PSP to safely disconnect it from the computer.
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Navigate through the PSP menu until you get to the game section and select the emulator from the list of available games. When the emulator starts you will see the list of available rom games on the PSP. Select one with the "O" button to play.
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Tips & Warnings
Installing custom firmware is legal but will void your warranty.
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