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Creating a Swiss Dots pattern in Corel PaintShop Pro can be done quickly and automatically using the Pattern Effect to fill in the precise rows of tiny dots. The process of creating a Swiss Dot…

The PlayStation Portable (PSP) cam is a digital camera peripheral released by Sony as an add-on to the PSP. The device is known in the Japanese market as the "Chotto Shot" and as the Go! Cam…

For owners of Sony's PlayStation Portable who prefer to run custom firmware as opposed to the standard system, Hellcat's Recovery Flasher can be a handy tool. This is especially true if something gets…

The massive PlayStation Network security breach in early 2011 left a lot of users with their information exposed. Hackers who breached the PlayStation Network obtained personal information and credit…

Your PlayStation Portable is capable of playing a variety of music and video files as well as games designed for the gaming system. However, the PSP doesn’t support all media formats and when it…

One of PlayStation's more innovative features includes the ability to connect your PlayStation Portable or PSP to your PS3 through a wireless connection. This has been dubbed "remote play"…

The PSP 1001, Sony's signature portable gaming console can handle between three to six hours of gaming and video playback. Although the replaceable lithium-ion battery pack can fully charge in about…

A puzzle platform game for the PlayStation Portable, "LittleBigPlanet" features a fully customizable little Sackboy or Sackgirl character exploring a variety of imaginative environments,…

PSP, or PlayStation Portable, is the wireless gaming device made by Sony. As of the date of publication, Sony makes two PSP models: the PSP Go and the PSP 3000. Both products use an LCD screen,…

Sony's PlayStation Portable (PSP) console offers high quality gameplay of video games on a portable electronic device. The PSP's operating system also allows for various files to be uploaded to the…

You can get Facebook chat on the Sony PSP Web browser, but you cannot do so by going to the Web version of the Facebook website. You have to access a mobile version. Luckily, Facebook does have an…

The graphics software Paint Shop Pro, also called PSP, allows you to create and edit raster and vector images. PSP also includes many preset tools, such as the Picture Tube Tool, which allows you to…

If you have a Sony PlayStation Portable, or PSP, with the PSP TV Tuner S310, then you can tune TV signal into your device. This TV tuner only works in 1seg digital broadcast areas, which are…

Blowing up aliens and saving the world is always fun on a lazy Sunday afternoon, but if you’re in the mood for something else, Sony’s PlayStation Portable console has other uses besides…

Owners of the Sony PlayStation Portable have learned to enjoy their hardware for the many features it offers in addition to playing native PSP games. You can transfer media and other files to your PSP…

If you bought "ModNation Racers" secondhand, you may be out of luck as far as online multiplayer is concerned. Developers for games are taking measures to sway users from buying used or…

If you have a data.bin file stored on your Sony PlayStation Portable (PSP) and want to extract any audio content from it, then you will need to use your computer as well as the PSP to extract it. BIN…

If you want to play games from old game consoles, you can use console emulators to play them on your Sony PlayStation Portable (PSP). Installing homebrew applications and games to your Sony PSP is…

"LittleBigPlanet" is a puzzle platformer game released for PlayStation 3 and Sony PlayStation Portable. The game centers on progressing through side-scrolling levels by solving puzzles and…

"WWE SmackDown Vs. Raw 2010," a wrestling game for the PSP featuring characters from the WWE wrestling brand, offers a story mode in the form of the "Road to Wrestlemania" game…

One year after the original PlayStation 3 release of "LittleBigPlanet" came the PlayStation Portable version, which features the same exact game play as the console version, but on the go.…

The Sony PlayStation Portable (PSP) is a versatile mulitmedia device that can play games, music and movies. Because of its small size, you can even use the PSP as a portable storage device to take…

A bricked PlayStation Portable, or PSP, is simply a PSP that does not work properly, if at all, and therefore is as useful as a brick. There are many ways a PSP can become bricked, including corrupted…

The PSP (Play Station Portable) system developed by Sony enables you to play a large number of games. Many PSP games let you use cheats, which are button combinations that help you advance to a…

PlayStation Portable, or PSP, is a popular handheld gaming console developed by Sony Corporation. The PSP is a full-featured portable multimedia device with support for audio files including MP3 and…

When Sony introduced the PSP 2000 series into the marketplace, it introduced more than a simple handheld gaming system -- it introduced a portable device that could browse the Internet, make phone…

The PSP is a handheld gaming device manufactured by Sony. Most PSPs come in a standard black design but Sony released a clear "lighted" version of the PSP. This PSP comes with a translucent outer case…

Paintshop Pro is a widely used 2D graphics application sold by the Corel corporation. It is often used by artist who want to create graphical art for print ads or websites. Paintshop Pro has an…

Sony's PlayStation portable system, or PSP, lets you watch movies, listen to music, view photos, play games and browse the Internet. Because of the device's Flash player limitations, however, you…

"MapleStory" -- a hugely popular massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) -- does not directly support the PlayStation Portable (PSP). But you can play "MapleStory" on your PSP across a…

Sony's PSP handheld game console lets users view images, listen to music, watch videos and browser the Internet in addition to playing games. You can also use the device as a portable storage drive if…

"Tekken: Dark Resurrection" is a fighting game for the PlayStation Portable that allows you to unlock several characters as you progress through the game's story. One of game's hardest characters to…

Softmodding refers to the modification of the basic operating system of your gaming system or device, like your Sony PlayStation Portable (PSP). Homebrew refers to any type of customized application…

With thousands of different owner-created themes, the Sony PlayStation Portable is one of the most customizable devices in the video game industry. Owners of the device can find all of the free PSP…

A Sony PSP is a portable multimedia device that allows you to play 3D games, watch movies, play music and view slideshows. While you can regulate your device's volume and make it comfortable for…

After you've owned your Sony PlayStation Portable (PSP) gaming device for awhile, it is quite common to see a pixel or two stuck on a certain color. Even though the stuck pixel(s) don't normally…

Toni Cipriani works to unite Liberty City under the control of the Leone family in "Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories" for the PlayStation Portable (PSP). The player brings Toni closer to…

Pandora batteries are tools used with the Sony PSP as a way to fix a software problem should you ever run into one. When a software update is performed and the PSP's power accidentally fails because…

Castle Crashers is a side-scrolling beat-em-up style game that was originally released on the Microsoft Xbox 360 that has found a new home on the Sony PlayStation Store. Because the game is on the…

Play PSX games on the PSP by converting the original PlayStation game to an eboot file. PSP systems running custom firmware with Popsloader will play the eboot just like the original PSX console.…

In "Ben 10 Ultimate Alien: Cosmic Destruction," Made for the PlayStation Portable, players take on the role of Ben and his comrades as they find alien artifacts to fight off a cosmic storm. Parts of…

The Sony PSP 3000 and Nintendo DSi personal video game players were introduced within months of each other and were met with mixed reviews. CNET Reviews praised the PSP 3000 for its color reproduction…

PSP eboot games are PlayStation 1 games that have been converted from a disk file to a PSP file. The eboots are saved on the PSP memory card, where they can be added and deleted freely using a…

JASC Paint Shop Pro is an advanced image-editing program with filters, effects and blending tools. Designers use PSP to enhance page layouts and images and multiple effects can be added to the same…

Accidentally turning off your PlayStation Portable hand-held video game player during a software update can have the fortunate effect of "bricking" the device. The term originated from the fact that,…

The Sony PSP is a handheld gaming device that is powered by a battery. The battery is charged using a power adapter. It is possible for the socket that connects the power adapter to fail or break. If…

Users can modify a PlayStation Portable (PSP), albeit in defiance of the wishes of the manufacturer, Sony. The modification can cause the PSP to stop working, "bricking" it or rendering it useless.…

The Rhino is the name of the armored tank available in numerous "Grand Theft Auto" games. The tank is nearly indestructible, can destroy other vehicles just by touching them, and can fire cannon…

The PSP is a portable gaming device made by Sony. The PSP comes with pre-installed themes and backgrounds that you ordinarily cannot exchange for custom themes. However, if you have installed the 5.00…

ISO files are digital copies of CDs, DVDs and any other types of optical media. PSP ISO files are copies of PSP games and other applications. As they are usually larger files, the ISO files can be…

There are many reasons to disassemble a PlayStation Portable, or PSP, including repairing and cleaning, removing the components for recycling purposes or taking apart an old device for parts.There are…

The gameboot screen plays for a few seconds immediately after you start a new game on the Sony PlayStation Portable. The default gameboot features the "PSP" logo and plays a system sound before the…

Knowing how to successfully copy the "MapleStory" game client to the PSP will allow you to save hard drive space on your computer and even transport the game to other locations. With the use of the…

PlayStation Portable (PSP) gamers can use the Action Replay PSP, which is a cheat device developed by Datel that enables the use of codes that modify game play. Cheat codes, including those that allow…

You can upload photos to your PSP using a memory stick, but first you need to convert the file type of your image. This is a fairly simple process that requires a photo editing software. If you do not…

Potemkin is an online emulator that allows you to play PlayStation Portable games on your computer. You can download the emulator for free from a number of different websites. However, to legally play…

Free PSP games are often downloaded from Sony in zip files, which are compressed files that can be downloaded more quickly than standard files. The first release of the PSP, the PSP 1001, uses memory…

The Dreamcast was an ill-fated console released by Sega in 1998. Although many classic games were released for the Dreamcast, during its short commercial run, anticipation of the Sony PlayStation 2…

Visual Boy Advance is a video games emulator that allows you to play Game Boy Advance games on your computer known as "roms." However, you can only use the emulator to play GBA roms if you actually…

Though it is not uncommon to spot airplanes flying around the skies of Liberty City or sitting idle at many of the game's various airports, the only spawnable aircraft in "Grand Theft Auto IV" is the…

The PS1P Alpha 1 is a PlayStation emulator available for use on the Sony PlayStation Portable. With the PS1P Alpha 1, you can now play all the PlayStation game's you've purchased right on your PSP. To…

The Sony PlayStation Portable (PSP) is a hand-held video game console released in 2005. In addition to playing games with the PSP, you can watch movies, listen to music and communicate with your…

With many missions being time-based in "Grand Theft Auto 4" (GTA 4), it is important to be able to move around the city as quickly as possible. The quickest way of moving around in the game is by air,…

The Tiff exploit was one of the first hacks used on the Sony PSP in 2006, and it was used again in 2009 to exploit the 5.03 Sony PSP firmware. The Tiff exploit is simple and requires only a few files…

When it comes to modifying the Sony PSP, the PSP 3000 series has always been the toughest version to crack. Other PSP versions had very weak security, which made installing custom firmware on them…

Downgrading a Sony PSP's software is a process that can be done using a software modification. This modification is made possible through the use of a service tool and magic memory stick. The software…

Mascots or costumed characters are expected to act lively, be entertaining and behave silly all in the name of audience enjoyment. Get the crowd excited prior to the start of games by setting up and…

A telephone has a microphone in the handset that transmits your voice in electrical impulses that are carried by the telephone line and then decoded back to voice on another phone. You can disguise…

"Grand Theft Auto IV" provides parking spots outside of your various hideouts to let you save your vehicle when you need to stop playing. Helicopters are a bit harder to come by, but once you have a…

Hacking a PlayStation Portable (PSP) with ChickHEN and custom firmware allows the user to run homebrew games downloaded from the internet. This also allows users to back up UMD discs as ISO/CSO images…

You can modify, or "soft mod," the PlayStation Portable model 3000 operating system to enable more functionality in what the PSP can do, allowing you to play games designed by enthusiasts or access…

The Star Wars movie franchise has made billions of dollars from ticket sales, video releases and merchandising. Darth Vader became one of the most well-known movie characters of all thanks to the…

Service tool batteries are used to downgrade Sony PSP consoles to earlier firmware releases. The service tool looks like a normal PSP battery, but is programmed to activate service mode when inserted…

Taking apart a first edition PlayStation Portable (PSP) or a PSP-1000 can be quite simple. Sony has designed the PSP so that disassembling one can be user-friendly. Doing so will void the warranty of…

Downgrading regular firmware on an electronic device will revert the product back to an older software state. In the case of the Sony PSP, downgrading the firmware brings back features that Sony went…

"Everybody's Golf Portable 2" is the name of the PlayStation Portable (PSP) version of the video game "Everybody's Golf." Rather than aim for a realistic simulation like the "Tiger Woods" series, this…

The PlayStation Portable, Model 1001, contains both electronic parts as well as a mechanical optical drive. Disassembling the PSP allows you to thoroughly clean it out or replace a defective part so…

You can downgrade a PSP to firmware 1.50 with a service tool. Using the service tool, the PSP can be soft-modded to run PSP firmware 1.50. On firmware 1.50, the PSP is free to have other firmware…

M33 custom firmware is a type of Sony PSP firmware. The firmware offers a few differences than Sony firmware, but for the most part, the two are equally effective at playing PSP games. M33 was…

The Sony PSP-3000 is a portable gaming console that features a 4.3-inch wide-screen display, integrated 802.11b wireless, a USB 2.0 connection interface, a propriatary UMD drive and a single memory…

Visual Boy Advance allows you to play a range of Game Boy Advance video games on your PC. When playing on the VBA, you can use a PC gaming controller to play the games. However, to do this you must…

"Grand Theft Auto IV," a part of the Grand Theft Auto series, was released in 2008 for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. In the game, players control Niko, an Eastern European immigrant who must rise up…

Visual Boy Advance is an emulator that you can download on to your computer. The emulator allows you to play a number of Game Boy Advance games on your PC. When playing a game on your VBA emulator,…

The PSP 1001 was the original PlayStation Portable released by Sony. The PSP 1001 ran Sony PSP firmware, like every other reincarnation of the PSP, but with its lacking security, the PSP 1001 was…

The TA-082 motherboard used to be an unhackable motherboard used with the Sony PSP. Then a new device called a service battery was released. Prior to the use of a service battery, hacking a PSP…

Visual Boy Advance (VBA) is a Game Boy Advance emulator that allows you to play a variety of GBA games on your computer as roms. While playing, you can customize your choice of buttons by creating…

"Def Jam: Fight For New York" is a fighting game for the Nintendo Gamecube, PlayStation 2 and Xbox that contains a story mode in which the player must improve his battle skills to become the best…

In "Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas," several schools are available to help your character, CJ, improve his driving, boating and flying skills. Of all the schools, you are only required to complete…

Initially released in 2005, the PlayStation Portable (PSP) is Sony's first handheld gaming machine. Games are played on small discs or stored on the system's hard drive. In addition to gaming, users…

At the end of the third chapter in "Disgaea 2: Cursed Memories," you face Etna, one of the main characters from the first game. This is a battle you are not meant to win, as Etna is at level 1000 and…

The Sony Entertainment PSP is a device that can be downgraded to an earlier firmware from any firmware that is currently installed. This includes firmware 5.51. The PSP downgrading pack consists of…

"Disgaea: Hour of Darkness" was released by Nippon Ichi Software on the Sony PlayStation 2 in 2003 and is the first game of the Disgaea series. The game features turn-based strategy role-playing with…

With any sort of web browsing, being able to clear your history is an important tool if you value your privacy. The PSP hides the option to do so under a few layers of menu however, so it may not be…

AK-47 rifles are perhaps the most recognizable assault weapons in the world. The AK-47 is simple to operate, reliable and easy to maintain. Variants of AK-47 rifles have been produced throughout the…

The Sony PSP includes a Memory Stick slot for storing game saves and other data. While normally there's no reason to adjust the card once you've inserted it, the memory can become corrupted if a save…

The AK-47 was formerly the basic infantry rifle of the Soviet army and is one of the most recognizable weapons in the world. Semiautomatic versions of the AK- 47 rifle are very popular among American…

If you're wondering whether a product you own or are looking to buy has been refurbished, there usually are a few telltale signs. Unlike new products that have never been touched by a customer,…

Having a special gaming chair can help put you in the action of your favorite video games. Most gaming chairs allow you to place the chair in the best spot to play and allow you to connect the sound…

Many children find themselves wanting to create video games when they grow up, but not many realize just actually what goes into the process. There are several steps between concept and console; one…

The Sony PlayStation Portable, otherwise known as the Sony PSP, is a handheld video game console that allows you to play PSP games on the go. The Sony PSP is just as versatile as the Sony PlayStation…

VPX batteries are battery packs containing two separate batteries that usually total 7 volts. These battery packs are commonly used in small RC vehicles such as cars or planes. To get inside one of…

Gaming headsets have a earpiece and microphone combination that allow you talk and listen during game play. They are used for games such as "Socom" that require verbal communication for strategy. You…

Understanding your camera lens will add more artistic control to your digital photography. The term "33mm" refers to the focal length of the camera. A 33mm camera provides a wide-angle photo that…

The Sony PlayStation 2 was first released in 2000. Unlike other video game consoles, there are two steps to turning on the PlayStation 2. This can be especially confusing if you have never had a video…

The MDS-E12 is a Mini-disc (MD) recorder manufactured by Sony. The recording function provides a number of ease of use features, such as the ability to erase, combine, move, divide and name tracks and…

Coloring your PSP is a little risky but can be very rewarding. Rather than just sticking to the PSP's standard colors, you can customize it and truly make it your own by coloring it to your personal…

Sony's PlayStation Portable combines a video game system with a media player and web browser to create an all-in-one handheld entertainment system. The built-in rechargeable battery runs the system…

Sony first unveiled the PlayStation Portable, a handheld gaming console, in 2004, and the company first released it in North America in 2005. Since then, the device has continued to evolve and now…

There are a few different GPS attachments designed for use specifically with the PSP Slim. Because the PSP Slim is capable of connecting to Wi-Fi wireless Internet networks the GPS then uses that…

If you've lost the AC adapter that was included with your Sony PSP or have broken it, you can make a cheap and rudimentary AC adapter. You will need to use a standard USB wall charger and the USB…

Your PSP is best known for portable gaming, but the device also handles multimedia playback. For instance, you can pop in a Sony Universal Media Disc to play movies or load your own music. If you want…

When the Yamaha Raptor was introduced in 2001 it was the fastest ATV on the market. It's no wonder the Raptor is a hidden ATV in the PlayStation 2 video game "Off Road Fury." However, you don't have…

The PSP 1000 (also called a PlayStation Portable) is a handheld video game console made by Sony Computer Entertainment. The device has an LCD screen and is the first hand-held gaming console that uses…

You can install independently created firmware, called custom firmware, onto the Sony PlayStation Portable (PSP) in order to play PSP game backup files. A few different types of custom firmware are…

The home screen that appears when you turn on your PS3 usually has a generic look. However, you can customize it by adding your favorite wallpaper, which is a background image that displays on the…

Since its release, the PlayStation Portable, or PSP, has had a number of upgrades to both its hardware and software capabilities. The PSP's hardware has changed to, among other things, include more…

Customizing the game boot screen on your PSP will allow you to incorporate your own video clip upon game startup. Normally, the PSP boot screen is about four seconds long. Customization will allow you…

The PlayStation Portable (PSP) is a device manufactured by Sony that allows users to play games and watch media, such as movies, on its screen with its buttons and controls. The PSP Slim is a smaller…

The Sony PlayStation Portable (PSP) is a hand-held video game console that was released in 2005. It boasts a 4.3-inch LCD screen, Universal Media Disc (UMD) drive and Memory Stick Pro Duo slot to save…

Certain games and applications for the Sony PSP allow you to use an external headset to communicate with others. If you're playing an online game, for example, you can hear and speak with the people…

The Sony PSP AV component cable allows you to connect your handheld gaming system to your television set using component audio and video cables. This may be necessary if you want to watch a video…

The PlayStation Portable (PSP) has the ability to connect to a wireless connection. In order to make that connection you need to be familiar with what service set identifiers are (SSID).

While the Sony Playstation Portable (PSP) is generally a hand-held device, you can still connect your PSP to a television through the use of special PSP cables. Therefore, if you wish to connect your…

The Sony PlayStation Portable has a hardcover case that can be removed in order to replace it with a new, colorful one. PSP cases come in many different styles and covers, which means you can really…

The Sony PlayStation Portable (PSP) is a handheld video game device that can play PSP game backup files. The backup files come in the ISO format and are easily accessible through the PSP's memory…

The Sony PSP is a hand-held, portable video game console that offers storage and online game play. The PS1 is a first-generation gaming console released by Sony in 1994. The PSP can play the PS1…

It can be very aggravating to happen upon .pmp video files. Not only are they difficult to run on the computer, requiring an upgrade on the VLC Player, but if you want to take them with you on the…

PSP Blender is an online service that offers legal downloads of music, video and games to a PlayStation Portable (PSP). The Blender service functions by having you download a series of programs from…

The PlayStation Portable (PSP) is a handheld gaming device that features a 4.3-inch widescreen for high definition display of games and movies. Other multimedia capabilities include audio playback and…

Sony's PlayStation Portable (PSP) gives you a unique gaming, multimedia and Internet experience. You can personalize the home menu screen on the console. The PSP is user-friendly and flexible, so…

Keep your PSP Slim safe using a variety of protective cases, travel pouches or other third-party accessories. Although most on the market are only available for storage purposes when the device is not…

Rockstar Games' "Grand Theft Auto" series lets its players live a simulated life of crime. In addition to missions, the games also focus on letting players explore freely. In "Grand Theft Auto 4" on…

PMP stands for "personal media player." PMP files are video files that are associated with the Sony PSP video game system. The PMP video files are formatted to the proper size and resolution to…

The PlayStation Portable (PSP) is a handheld video game console by Sony. The PSP has the ability to store images. These images can be designated to be your background or screen saver. To transfer…

Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories is a console game published by Rockstar Games Corp. that contains both the original GTA IV game and its downloadable expansions (DLC). You can use your in-game…

PlayStation 1 is one of the best-selling video game consoles in history. Released in December 1994 in Japan and September 1995 in the United States, the PS1 was one of the first three-dimensional…

Installing custom firmware on your Sony PlayStation Portable allows you to push the device to its limits. Because custom firmware is always being improved upon as bugs are reported and glitches fixed,…

Darth Vader is one of the few characters to appear throughout the entire Star Wars franchise of films as such, he remains highly popular with fans of all ages. Hasbro manufactures several Star…

The PlayStation Portable, or PSP, is designed to run using one of two power sources -- the battery and the power adapter. The battery is designed to power the PSP for three to eight hours, depending…

The Sony PSP, a portable gaming system, allows you to take your favorite movies, music and photos with you wherever you go. Use any of these saved images as your PSP's wallpaper, the background image…

The PSP 2000, also known as the PSP Slim, was the first redesign of the Sony PlayStation Portable. In addition to a slimmer profile, the PSP 2000 added the ability to output video from the PSP to any…

On a series 2001 through 3001 Sony PlayStation Portable, you can output the device's video screen to a television to see games. Connecting the PSP to a TV generally is a straightforward process, but…

The Sony PlayStation Portable (PSP) device is a portable gaming system that requires updates through the official Sony site to update its firmware, which corrects the previous version's bugs and…

The Sony PlayStation Portable is a handheld console released in 2005. Among its other features, it lets you connect to your wireless router to allow Internet access on your PlayStation Portable. In…

The Sony Play Station Portable (PSP) is a handheld video game console that allow you to play video games, watch videos and view pictures. The PSP lets you transfer images from your computer and store…

Later models of the PlayStation Portable (PSP), such as the PSP-2001 and PSP-3000, can be connected to a TV using a separate AV cable. Once the two are connected, you can play games and watch videos…

Sony Playstation Portable, or PSP, video-game console comes equipped with a changeable faceplate. You can order custom faceplates for the PSP. These faceplate covers can be changed by following a few…

A LocationFree player lets you watch television or recorded video from anywhere in your home. Using your PSP, you can watch anything from the device your LocationFree Base Station is connected to,…

"Vice City Stories" is a continuation of the popular "Grand Theft Auto IV" game. In the game you are a car thief and you get to drive a wide range of vehicles in the game. The storyline has you…

The Sony PSP includes a built-in Wi-Fi card, allowing you to connect your device to wireless Internet. If you want to upgrade this card, you can do so by updating the PSP's firmware. Doing so does not…

The PlayStation Portable (PSP) is a hand-held gaming system designed and sold by Sony Computer Entertainment. The system utilizes hardware that produces high-definition video quality, allows MP3…

When it comes to portable gaming, people usually think of the Nintendo DS, the Apple iPhone and the Sony PlayStation Portable (PSP). The PSP is one of the more advanced portable gaming systems, as it…

The ISO is the format used with PSP games when backing them up to your computer and playing them from the PSP's memory stick. This allows you to carry many more games with you when you are on the…

The PlayStation Portable (PSP) is Sony's handheld video game and media player. Periodically, Sony will release firmware updates to address bugs and add new features. Games are often unplayable until…

An SSID is a network name. When you try to connect to a wireless network on your computer, the operating system provides you with a list of all available network SSIDs. If you want to connect to the…

The Sony PlayStation Portable (PSP) has been released in a few different variations. The second release was called the PSP-2000. The PSP-2000 is very similar to the original PSP, but is a little…

PlayStation's PSP is a portable gaming system. Players hold the PSP with both hands, and buttons on the right and left side of the PSP manipulate the game play, which is displayed on the center…

Changing a Sony PlayStation Portable, or PSP, faceplate is needed when the original one becomes damaged or you just want to change the color of the PSP. Sony has made it very easy to change the…

"Grand Theft Auto: Vice City" (GTA: Vice City) is an action-adventure PC and video game that was originally designed by DMA Design and later published and designed by Rockstar North. The main focus of…

The standard animation that plays before a game starts on the PSP can be changed by installing a new boot screen. By doing this, a gamer can further personalize his gaming system, whether by having…

"Grand Theft Auto IV" is an action-adventure game set in the fictional Liberty City. Rockstar Games developed "Grand Theft Auto IV" for both the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 consoles. The game largely…

Grand Theft Auto: Vice City is a 2002 video game from Rockstar Games that enables players to take the role of a gangster who builds a criminal empire. Over the course of the adventure players are able…

The AV cable allows you to connect your PSP device to a TV and to play games from the big screen. As long as you have a composite AV cable, you will be able to use either the PSP 2000 or the PSP 3000…

"Visual Boy Advance" (or VBA, as it is commonly known) is a computer emulator for Nintendo Gameboy Advance hardware. This software allows users to play backup copies of their Gameboy cartridges on…

Sony PlayStation home video game consoles had the Eye Toy camera peripheral, but the Sony PlayStation Portable, or PSP, didn't get a camera add-on until 2006, the PSP Camera, which was released in…

The handheld PSP video game system has sold to players worldwide. This small, individual system is loved by people of all ages, and has been a hit since it was introduced to the market. With so many…

PSP emulators allow you to play games from other platforms on the PSP. PSP emulators play game data copied from other games, called ROMS. They will not likely play backups, which are usually copies of…

Between 2004 and 2008, Sony's PlayStation Portable went through three designs: the PSP 1000, 2000 and 3000. At the core they are the same console, all capable of performing the PSP's main functions.…

As with most portable electronic devices, the Sony PSP system comes with a power adapter that is used to charge the battery and run the system. However, simply because a charger fits in the charging…

"Def Jam: Fight for NY" features multiple combat disciplines to learn. By learning specific disciplines in order, you can unlock new fighting styles in the game. You must choose the correct two or…

Sony's PSP 3000 series model comes in three colors, including "mystic silver." The PSP packaging includes the game "Ratchet & Clank: Size Matters" and the Universal Media Disc version of the movie…

The Sony PlayStation Portable (PSP) was released in 2005 as the main competitor to the Nintendo DS. The original PSP can now be found easily for $100 or less (as of November 2010), and even newer PSP…

The Sony PlayStation Portable (PSP) is a hand-held video game device that was released in 2005. The PSP uses Sony firmware to run the device, but the firmware can be downgraded in order to use special…

The Sony PSP 1001K was the original version of the PSP gaming system released in March 2005. The system runs games and applications from Universal Media Discs (UMDs), which are small discs enclosed in…

In 2005, Sony released the Playstation Portable hand-held game console. The first revision to the device, dubbed the PSP 2000, offered users a number of cosmetic as well as performance-enhancing…

The PlayStation Portable, or PSP, is a portable gaming device that also has multimedia capabilities such as audio and video playback. The PSP 2000, also referred to as the PSP Slim or PSP Lite, was…

The blue colored PlayStation Portable (PSP) was released in 2008 as a cross promotion between Electronic Arts and Sony. This limited edition PSP was bundled with "Madden NFL 09" and several extra…

The online hacking community, commonly known as the "Homebrew" community, has grown since the release of the Sony PSP in 2005. The community has released thousands of "homebrew" apps that maximize the…

A PSP core bundle is a package deal containing a PSP 3000, a memory stick and a game. There are several PSP core bundles available, and they're named after the game they include. Some PSP core bundles…

Remote Play is a feature that allows PlayStation 3 and PSP (PlayStation Portable) owners to sync a Sony PSP to a PlayStation 3 console in order to access it remotely. Using Remote Play, it's possible…

"Nascar 07" was released for the PSP by EA Tiburon and remains the only Nascar game available for the PSP. Featuring a Wi-Fi multiplayer option, the ability to save the game midrace and unique…

The iGo company features universal chargers for a wide range of products. The company's goal is to reduce the amount of cables you have to bring around to charge and power your many electronic…

Since the release of the Sony PSP in 2005, gamers have experienced better graphics and an unprecedented multimedia experience on the go. Many gamers say "Race Driver 2006," which boasts multiple…

The Sony PlayStation Portable is a handheld video game system that plays PSP games from either the disc drive or memory stick. Hacking the PSP makes things like playing full disc-based games from the…

Sony PSP devices are hand-held wireless wonders that have more features than any of the other hand-held gaming devices on the market. One of the nearly exclusive features of the PSP is the ability to…

The Sony PSP, or PlayStation Portable, was introduced in 2004 to compete with the Nintendo DS. Sales were better than critics predicted, with an estimated 62 million PSPs sold as of 2010. If your PSP…

The PSP is a portable gaming device that also features multimedia functions including audio and video playback, web browsing and photo viewing. Using the directional pad, navigating the PSP interface…

You can customize the way your PSP screen looks with free wallpapers. PSP wallpapers are available as free downloads from many web sites. Cartoons, celebrities, landscapes, art, sports or abstracts,…

The PlayStation Portable, known more commonly as the Sony PSP, is a video game system that doubles as a video and music player. Adjusting the default system settings can cause it to function poorly.

The PlayStation Portable is a versatile gaming system capable of doing much more than simply playing the UMDs, or the official hard disk media made by Sony, created for it. For example, the PSP has…

A Sony PSP is a gaming console that allows you to play music and view images in addition to playing video games. Adding music to your gaming console means you can enjoy your favorite tunes on the go.…

When using any electrical device, like a Sony PSP, you need to employ a charging device which not only fits, but has the right voltage and amperage. If the charger is too powerful, it can damage the…

Using game image backups (ISOs) with your Sony PlayStation Portable (PSP) tends to fill your memory stick up rather quickly. An average PSP game image takes up about 1GB of memory, and the largest…

The Sony PlayStation Portable is a handheld video game system that uses Sony software. The software is updated all the time with new features. Features are also sometimes removed due to security…

The PlayStation Portable, known as the PSP, is a handheld gaming console manufactured by Sony. With multiple versions available, including the PSP 2000 and PSP 3000, noting the different features and…

With the major home consoles focusing on first-person shooters, strategy games and the occasional fighter, it's been difficult in recent years to get a hold of a fresh RPG. However, if you own a PSP,…

PSP is the short name for the PlayStation Portable. This hand-held gaming console made by Sony was the brand's first portable system, and it includes many features that other competing hand-held…

A PSP is a handheld gaming and entertainment device released by Sony. You cannot install the Windows XP operating system on a PSP, but you can simulate Windows XP by using a simple program. You do not…

In the field of electronics, a piece of hardware that no longer works is sometimes referred to as a "brick." This can even happen to expensive pieces of hardware like the Sony PSP.

The Sony PSP is the first handheld gaming console released by Sony Computer Entertainment. Since its release in March 2005, the Sony PSP has sold more than 50 million units worldwide. It boasts many…

The PSP AV cable allows you to play games, watch movies and view photos on your TV. There are two versions of the PSP AV cable available for both the standard PSP and PSP Go: the component and…

"Naruto: Ultimate Ninja Heroes 2" is a strategy/fighting game in which you control a cast of the main Naruto characters. You must battle your way through a multi-floored tower to try to save your…

The Playstation Portable is a portable game system developed and sold by Sony Corporation. Disassembly of the PSP involves finding and unscrewing screws located around the system, gently prying away…

The PSP 1000 is a hand-held console designed by Sony and was originally released in 2005 in the U.S. Since then the console has seen a few redesigns, including the PSP 3000 released in 2008, that have…

It's a little-known fact that you can perform modifications to the 110-model PSP battery if you access its internal components. But if you are interested in performing any modification you are going…

If the face plate on your PSP is cracked or broken, or if you just want to give it a different look, the old face plate can be taken off and a new one put on without posing much of a hazard to the…

The PlayStation Portable 2000 (PSP) compacts an entire video game console, including the screen, into a portable device. Should it get cracked from a fall or other mishap, replacing the faceplate…

Besides opening games and media files, the Sony PSP can be used to run applications such as a GPS (Global Positioning System) service. This allows you to use your PSP for a constant, real-time updated…

The Sony PlayStation Portable is best known for its malleable firmware and susceptibility to modification. While modding the PSP can be fun and open up a veritable cavalcade free applications from the…

One of the biggest advantages of the Sony PSP is that repairing your device yourself, once it's out of warranty of course, is actually quite simple. Sony has made disassembling the PSP and replacing…

The 4.3 inch widescreen LCD on the PlayStation Portable makes it an ideal device to display photos. The PSP includes very little internal memory (only 32 MB), so a Memory Stick Duo is necessary if you…

The Sony PSP does not have direct support for Word documents. However, the PSP supports HTML documents, so you can save your Word document to HTML and then view the document in the PSP's Web browser.…

The PlayStation Portable (PSP) is a handheld gaming device. In addition to its gaming capabilities, the PSP also supports audio and video playback, photo viewing and web browsing. The PSP 2000 lacks…

The Sony PSP is a portable video game device. In some cases, the PSP may require a software update to fix glitches in the system software and to incorporate upgrades. Thankfully, Sony has made it…

Sony's PSP hand-held gaming device has an internal speaker system so you can listen to the audio in your games without using headphones. Unfortunately the speakers are on the small side and listening…

Sony's handheld gaming system allows you to play games on the go. The device has seen several redesigns over the years, but the original model is now known as the PSP 1000. Unfortunately, like all…

The Sony PlayStation Portable, or PSP, is a hand-held gaming console used to play optical discs. This multi-functional console connects to the Internet, televisions and plays multiple video formats.…

In most cases, Sony's PSP, a portable video game and media player, operates smoothly without any software or hardware glitches. In cases where the PSP freezes unexpectedly or crashes, a system restore…

Having a portable game system like the PlayStation Portable is great, until the battery runs out. Making a portable charger for your PSP is an excellent way to extend the life of your game system far…

The Sony PlayStation Portable (PSP) is capable of running PSP game backups from its memory stick. This means you can save multiple PSP games to a single memory stick, cutting down on the amount of…

The installation of custom firmware opens up new features on the Sony PlayStation Portable (PSP). These features include the ability to play entire PSP games off the memory stick instead of the disc…

Part of keeping and maintaining your own PSP is knowing how to clean it and do minor repairs. Disassembling your PSP requires you to remove its back case carefully. If you fail to open the case…

The PSP, or PlayStation Portable, is a popular gaming device developed by Sony. Since the device is portable, it is much more susceptible to damage than stationary gaming consoles, such as the…

The Sony PlayStation Portable (PSP) can use alternate themes over top its firmware in order to customize the look and feel of your gaming experience. One of the most popular theme for the PSP is…

As a network-capable device, the Sony PlayStation Portable features the inclusion of a Media Access Control, or MAC, address for each individual hand-held system. A MAC address is a unique,…

"Traxxpad Portable Studio," an application for the PSP released in 2007, allows players to create music from the application's library of sounds, drum sequencer and keyboard. Players can also record…

The Sony PSP has a plastic faceplate on the front of the device that cover its internal parts. This faceplate can be removed and replaced. This might be needed when the case fractures or to simply…

The Sony PlayStation Portable (PSP) can have custom firmware (CFW) installed onto it using a special service tool battery known as a Pandora battery. Custom firmware is not a program or application,…

All Playstation Portable devices have a feature where you can update the system software components or firmware. Sony releases these updates to resolve bugs or add new features to the device. One…

The Sony Playstation Portable(PSP) is part of the seventh-generation of hand-held gaming consoles and comes with a large amount of accessories. One of these accessories, the PSP remote, comes with…

The Sony PlayStation Portable (PSP), like many other electronic devices, can have its CPU overclocked. This helps to speed up the PSP CPU or actually slow it down to conserve your PSP's battery power.…

ATV Offroad Fury: Blazin' Trails for the PSP is an offroad racing game that features 14 tracks and customizable ATV setups that keep the game interesting from the very beginning. The artificial…

Sony Playstation Portable, or PSP, is a handheld gaming device. The PSP is reaching new ground by going beyond gaming and offering tools such as global positioning. By adding a global positioning…

The Sony PlayStation Portable is a hand-held gaming device. The PSP-1000, commonly referred to as simply the "PSP," was the first model released by Sony. A few of the PSP-1000's most notable features…

Sony has made it very simple to replace the LCD screen on your PSP. This is needed when the screen cracks, gets scratched or just dies. Another benefit for adding a new screen to your PSP is that the…

Sony's PlayStation Portable (PSP) gaming device allows gamers to play games, listen to music and watch movies on the go. However, its list of supported formats is rather limited. For movies, the PSP…

Sony regularly releases downloadable firmware updates for the Sony PlayStation Portable (PSP) that provide the console with new features, advances in security and access to the Sony PlayStation…

The Playstation Portable can be modified to do things that Sony didn’t intend, such as download videos from the Internet or play games created by other PSP enthusiasts. A malfunction during the…

If your Sony PSP (PlayStation Portable) won't turn on when you flip the "On" switch and you don't have a boot disc available, you can fix your issue by performing a…

The Sony Playstation Portable (PSP), unlike many of its other hand-held contemporaries, has the ability to connect to any PC via USB cable. Through this connection, a number of music and movie files…

The Playstation Portable (PSP) is as much a computer as it is a portable video game console and can suddenly “freeze” for no apparent reason and refuse to start. You can unfreeze the PSP…

The PlayStation Portable contains a built-in wireless receiver capable of connecting your unit to a wireless Internet network. You can then use the PSP's Web browser to surf the Web, or you can play…

The Sony PSP uses an optical CD called a UMD, which stands for universal media disc. Ripping the data off of one of your purchased games and burning it onto your PSP memory stick is something more and…

Protecting wealth has always been a very common principle. We protect nearly every valuable item that we own: we buy home insurance for our houses, car insurance for our cars, and health insurance for…

The Playstation Portable (PSP) handheld gaming system has an internal Wi-Fi antenna. However, you may find this standard Wi-Fi antenna, with its compact design, to be inadequate for your needs. To…

The PSP 2 is the rumored successor of Sony's PlayStation Portable hand-held gaming device. As of summer 2010, Sony has yet to officially announce the system's existence. Rumors abound, it has been…

When you've unpacked your Sony PSP device, plugged it in, charged it up, and switched it on, the big question is what to do next. If you're new to the console, you may have a few question on how to…

By registering your Sony PlayStation Portable, or PSP, software and hardware you'll get information about the products you register and recommendations for related PlayStation products, advance…

The Sony PlayStation Portable (most commonly known as the "Sony PSP") allows video gamers to compete against other players around the world. Dozens of PSP games support online play and can be enjoyed…

The Sony PlayStation Portable is a small, hand-held device designed to play video games, movies and music. These devices are typically sold new, however it is possible to obtain a refurbished gaming…

The Sony PSP portable video gaming system incorporates a number of multimedia components to increase the system's functionality. The machine is capable of playing DVD-quality movies on disc or from…

People who enjoy technology on the go may opt to use the Sony PlayStation Portable (PSP) to connect wirelessly to the Internet, watch movies, play games and listen to music anywhere. Using this…

So you've managed to completely disassemble your PSP (PlayStation Portable) and diagnose any problems you've been having with it. No comes the task of putting the thing back together. Even though…

Bluetooth is a short distance data transmission protocol that many wireless devices such as headsets and cell phones support. The PSP Go, which was released on October 1, 2009, added Bluetooth support…

The Sony PSP's Media Manager allows PSP users to sync and categorize music, video and photos as well as allow users to have access to the PlayStation Store on their PC. Sometimes, problems occur that…

The Sony PSP handheld-gaming device has built-in wireless capability, which allows it to connect to nearby wireless networks for web browsing. By default, the PSP web browser has an arrow-style…

The Sony PlayStation Portable (PSP) came in a few different variations, including the PSP-1001. These portable gaming consoles use an LCD screen as a display. Over time, pixels on these LCDs can start…

The Sony PSP can be used to browse and play audio and video, of course, but a vast wealth of home-brew (amateur-developed) software gives PSP gamers access to other types of software. This includes…

The PlayStation Store is an online hub for the Sony PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Portable where games, videos, and add-on content can be purchased and downloaded. In order to get started with the…

You can customize your PlayStation Portable 2000; however, most methods of customization involve non-official products. Other than the usual stickers or covers you can put on it, you also can remove…

The PSP 3000, introduced to the video game market in October of 2008, marks the last iteration of the Sony hand-held prior to the PSPgo redesign in 2009. The introduction of the PSP 3000 to the…

The Sony PlayStation Portable has a slew of multiplayer games that use the PSP's wireless networking capabilities to connect to other players around the world. To enrich the gaming experience even…

The Sony Playstation Portable (PSP) can use custom firmware to enable and disable many different features. Included is the ability to switch the main button (X) with an alternative button (O). This is…

The Sony PlayStation Portable video game console includes a number of features, including Internet connectivity, permanent game storage and game updates, that require the system to have continually…

The Sony PSP is a popular portable video game device. The PSP can play first generation Playstation (PS1) games, but they need to be first ripped to your computer as an ISO file. This is necessary as…

The PSP is a video game system that acts as a smaller, handheld version of the PlayStation 2 video game console. The PSP has a series of LED lights on the left and right triggers of the device that…

LimeWire is an application for downloading. You can use it on many different computer operating systems, including Windows and Os X. There is also a version for the Sony PSP, which is a portable video…

The laser in your PSP (PlayStation Portable) is an internal component that reads the game discs and allows them to be played on the device. Needless to say, if the laser in your PSP becomes damaged or…

The Playstation Portable (PSP) is a popular game machine whose features are controlled by the operating system installed into it by Sony. You can play Windows Media Audio (WMA) files on a PSP once the…

The Sony PSP is a versatile multimedia device. Not only is it capable of playing games, movies, and music, but you can also use it to store pictures that have been saved on your computer.

The Sony Playstation Portable (PSP), like Sony's other seventh-generation home gaming consoles, contains firmware that is constantly updated by the manufacturer. PSP firmware version 3.71 was released…

There are a host of available homebrew updates for the Sony PlayStation Portable that add non-Sony sanction abilities to the handheld gaming device in addition to the official Sony updates. The 3.71…

The PlayStation Portable (PSP) has evolved into a number of models since it was first introduced, although the basic configuration and internal components have remained the same. You can take the PSP…

When your PlayStation Portable won't turn on, frustration and disappointment can set in. Troubleshooting will help you determine if you can fix the PSP yourself or if the job is one best left for the…

The PSP is more than a portable gaming device--it also functions as a multimedia player. Users can transfer video and audio content to the device and find themselves with tons of music files on their…

For a frugal gamer who wants a PSP, buying a refurbished system, a used system that have been repaired, is an option. There are pitfalls with buying a refurbished PSP that a gamer looking to save…

If you've lost or broken your old Sony PSP wall charger and want to use your system before you get a chance to replace it, you can create your own PSP wall charger. All you need is a Mini-B USB…

The Sony PSP 2000 showed some marked improvements over the older 1000 model. However, if you held a PSP 3000 next to a PSP 2000, you might not initially notice all of the changes and improvements.

The PSP Go and the PSP-3000 are two of Playstation's pioneering handheld game devices. These consoles play games, movies and music. Games are available on UMD disks, and content can also be downloaded…

Downgrading a PSP to the golden firmware revision of 1.50 can only be done with a Pandora battery. The Pandora battery places the PSP into service mode where the older firmware can then be flashed to…

The Sony Playstation Portable is portable video game console released in 2005. It plays games through a universal media disk (UMD) drive on the rear of the device, and uses Sony firmware as its…

The Sony PSP is a portable gaming device that can also surf the web, download content from the PlayStation store, and hold video and music files for portable enjoyment. With the variety of settings…

The PSP is a portable multimedia device that can play 3D games, music and display photos and video. The PSP Go, PSP 2000 and PSP 3000 come with video-out inputs that allow you to connect the PSP to…

PlayStation Portables can be used to play games, music, videos and even browse the Web. The downside to the PSP is the small screen that can be hard to see. Displaying your PSP on your TV can fix the…

The search history on your PSP is deleted from the "History" toolbar in your Web browser. However, this does not delete the Web address, or URL history. In order to delete the address history, you'll…

More than many other video game systems, the Sony PlayStation Portable offers you numerous ways to customize your system. You can put sticker decals on the system, install custom music and download…

PSP image files (ISO) are exact images of PSP game disks. These ISO files can get pretty large, with some reaching in excess of 1.5GB. These ISO files are placed onto the PSP memory stick in order to…

The Sony PlayStation Portable 2000, also called the PSP Slim because it's slightly thinner than the original PSP, is easy to open if you're trying to repair any of the internal components. The process…

Sony's PSP is compatible with the PlayStation Network. By connecting to the PlayStation Network, you can play online games with other PSP users, as well as purchase and download new games for your…

The Sony PSP is a portable video game device released in 2005. By 2009 it had sold over fifty million units. This worldwide popularity and stellar performance have attracted the attention of many…

Since April 8, 2008, Sony has provided Skype software updates to its PlayStation Portable (PSP), gaming system. According to GameSpot, owners of the handheld video game console can use this popular…

If you have a PlayStation 3 and a PlayStation Portable, it is possible to link them together to share content between the two devices. You will be able to share music, videos and pictures from your…

There are many functions a PlayStation Portable (PSP) cannot perform because of limitations placed on the operating system by Sony.You can hack a PSP so that it can run programs created by other PSP…

PSP, also known as Playstation Portable, is a hand-held gaming device manufactured by Sony. Although you may think that the PSP is used primarily for gaming, it has other multimedia functionality as…

The Playstation Portable (PSP) is popular due to its small size and big screen. Dirt and dust can get inside of the PSP and cause the connector between the power switch and the power supply to cease…

The Sony PlayStation Portable (PSP) is unlike other portable gaming consoles in that it uses storage media that can also be accessed by many personal computers. Therefore, any media you download onto…

The Playstation Portable (PSP) is Sony's hand-held entertainment device. It offers a portable video-gaming experience through its library of Universal Media Disc (UMD) games. The PSP also offers other…

The Sony PlayStation Portable (PSP), with its built-in network adapter, is ready out of the box to connect to wireless Internet networks. In order to get the PSP's IP (Internet Protocol) address, you…

In order to access the Internet from the wireless-ready Sony PlayStation Portable, or PSP, hand-held gaming console, the PSP must have access to a wireless internet network. Setting up such a network…

Since its North American release on March 24, 2005, Sony's Playstation Portable (PSP) has sold 17 million units in the nation alone. Its impressive technical specifications have been one of the many…

The Sony PlayStation Portable (PSP) uses folders on its Memory Stick Duo to store video, audio and picture files. Creating new folders can help you keep your PSP organized, and involves a specific…

The Sony PlayStation Portable (PSP) is a hand-held multimedia entertainment center. Capable of playing games, the PSP can also play music, videos and access the Internet. Keeping in mind a few…

The PSP AV cable allows you to connect the PSP to your television. Once connected, you can play PSP games or watch video from the PSP on your television. Two types of AV cables are available for the…

PSP Blender is an online service that promises its members unlimited downloads of free games, movies, and music for the PlayStation Portable hand-held system. The site charges a one-time membership…

"Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories" is an entry in the Grand Theft Auto video game series available for the PSP (PlayStation Portable) system. In this game, users can freely travel in the city with…

If you've lost your PSP wall charger, you may be worrying about how you'll keep your PSP charged until you can get a replacement. Fortunately, there's more than one way to charge a PSP. If you have a…

The Sony PSP was released in 2005 and is one of the most advanced portable video game consoles to date. Sony software is used to run the device. This software is updated frequently. Upgrading your…

Skype is a special telephone program that lets you call other Skype users at no cost, providing you have the program installed on a device that can access the Internet and has a microphone attached to…

The PlayStation Portable (PSP) is for all practical purposes a hand-held computer with a built-in LCD screen. You can disassemble the PSP yourself should there be a need to replace any of the many…

PSP Blender is a program that PSP users pay a fee for so they can install custom games onto their hand-held console. However, sometimes a user may feel he no longer wants to use the software or finds…

The PSP video game console receives updates to its internal firmware using patches offered by Sony free of charge. These updates improve system stability, while also adding new features such as Skype,…

The Sony PSP (PlayStation Portable) is a handheld video game console that comes equipped with speakers on either side of the LCD screen. The sound quality on these devices is high-end, but if you…

The Sony Playstation has had the ability to connect and browse the Internet since version 2.0 but it was not until the release of the PS3 that players had the ability to acccess the Internet and…

The Sony PlayStation Portable is a video game console that can be modded using custom firmware. Custom firmware can be installed on all versions of the PSP, including the PSP 2000. Firmware…

The Sony PlayStation Portable device does just about anything you'd expect a portable media player to do, and does it all right out of the box, although the phrase "out of the box" usually refers to…

ATV Offroad Fury: Blazin' Trails is a racing game available for the PlayStation Portable (PSP). In the game, there are a variety of gaming modes, including championship, freestyle and more. If you do…

The Sony PSP hand-held video game console plays games, music and even movies. As such, the system has a number of parts that can be opened or removed and that may be damaged in the process. Knowing…

There are many cheat codes for GTA: Vice City Stories for the PSP. One of the most sought after cheat codes is the flying car cheat. It is difficult for people to find because the cheat code that will…

The Sony PSP was introduced in 2005 and came prepackaged with what many people believe to be the golden firmware of the PSP, 1.50. The Sony PSP 1.50 firmware had many different bugs in it that made…

The Sony PlayStation Portable has the ability to read files like movies, music and photos off its Memory Stick. You also can install updates to the PSP from your computer via the Memory Stick. To do…

The PlayStation Portable (PSP) has undergone a handful of redesigns since its initial release in 2004. When searching for a PSP on store shelves, you may come across the PSP-1000, PSP-2000, PSP-3000…

The built in speakers of the PlayStation Portable are hard to hear because they are buried inside of the game console’s shell. You can make your own stereo pair of speakers that will sound much…

The Sony PSP is a powerful portable video game console. The software that runs the PSP is called Sony firmware. It can be modified to use alternate firmware called custom firmware. This modified…

The Sony PSP is a portable video game console. It has a large independent developer community that has created custom firmware for it. One of the best features of custom firmware is the ability to…

Sony has a money pit going with people sending their PSPs in for repair for fear of voiding their warranties once they see the warning sticker in their battery compartments. Who knows what the cost is…

One of the features of the Sony PSP is media playback. Along with video, the PSP is capable of playing a number of audio formats--including MP3. The method for putting MP3 audio files on your PSP is…

Like its PlayStation 3 counterpart, the Sony PlayStation Portable has the ability to access and download content from the PlayStation Network. Content includes games and game demos, movies and…

The PSP (also known as the PlayStation Portable) is a popular hand held video game console. Sony Computer Entertainment manufactures the system, which they released in 2003. The system sells well…

Sony's PlayStation Portable system is one of the most popular handheld entertainment systems on the market. Although designed as a portable gaming system, the PSP includes several other media…

The PlayStation Portable (PSP) is capable of connecting wirelessly to the Internet, downloading and storing gigabytes of games on flash memory, communicating over Skype, watching UMD movies, all while…

Based on its design, a PSP (the PlayStation Portable made by Sony), would make for an excellent gamepad for older PC titles (and console emulators). The only problem is that the PSP is not designed to…

The Sony PSP is a portable game console capable of doing much more than just gaming. Its high resolution screen plays movies very well, and its more than good sound system blasts your favorite MP3's.…

The Playstation Portable (PSP) is able to go online. But there is no TV tuner in the PSP for watching live broadcasts of TV shows. You can correct for this deficiency by streaming TV shows to the PSP…

The PSP, or Playstation Portable, is Sony's first handheld gaming device. The PSP was the first handheld to truly contest Nintendo's unopposed portable gaming devices such as the Game Boy and Nintendo…

The PSP gaming system is a handheld console that is capable of playing games (either downloaded from the PlayStation Network or on a UMD), playing back media and browsing the Internet. This small,…

A PlayStation Network Store account is your portal to game updates and downloads. The sign in ID used for your store account is your email address. If you no longer use the same email address you had…

The PSP (PlayStation Portable) is a well-known portable video gaming device manufactured by Sony. It has the ability to play games and videos and even surf the web. Because games for the system can be…

The Sony PlayStation Portable (PSP) is a popular handheld game console. According to Joystiq.com, the PSP sold 3.72 million units worldwide in the first quarter of 2009. The console is most popular in…

Downgrading your Sony PSP firmware is useful when you are trying to install custom firmware. Sony PSP firmware 1.50 has an exploit that allows you to install user-created firmware. If you mistakenly…

If you plan on selling or giving away your PlayStation Portable, Sony recommends performing a factory reset first. This returns the PSP to its factory settings and clears all of your personal…

Being able to play older PlayStation games, such as "Crash Team Racing," on a PlayStation Portable is a dream that has been realized with the introduction of the PSX2PSP software. The software takes…

Although gaming devices usually come in a variety of color options, the discerning gamer might feel that a unique, artistic case is the way to go. These gamers have banded together to form a thriving…

The Sony PlayStation Portable (PSP) game console does more than just play games. It's also capable of playing a number of video and music formats, making it an ideal console for the media buff on the…

The Sony PlayStation Portable, or PSP, is more than just a portable video gaming device. It is a fully capable media device that can play music and movies, as well as displaying album art. This is…

To those who are looking for a better picture on their Sony PlayStation Portable, do not fret--a very easy fix is here. Sony released a network update to help fix the video-quality problem that many…

Need for Speed Carbon: Own the City is a racing game that was released for the PSP in 2006. Unlike other versions of the game, the cheat codes do not work on the PSP version; an Action Replay must be…

The Sony PlayStation Portable is a very customizable device, but when custom firmware is installed, it becomes even more so. Firmware is what runs the PSP, and custom firmware is created by everyday…

Using the Sony PSP as a portable email device is possible and even if it is not the most efficient way of browsing your email it is still effective. The Sony PSP's capabilities offer much more than…

Connecting your PSP to a Wi-Fi connection will allow you to browse the web, download games and movies, and take advantage of the network feature that some games have. How you connect the PSP to Wi-Fi…

They Sony PSP is a very sophisticated piece of handheld gaming technology. It is a pocket sized media player capable of playing music, movies and an entire catalog of new and classic PlayStation…

In the PSP video-game "NBA Ballers: Rebound," you play as an up-and-coming NBA superstar in your quest for fame and fortune. While you are playing a game of basketball, you are able to do a game…

The Sony PSP's ability to allow users to customize the many aspects of its appearance has helped to make it a popular hand-held console. This can create a problem when a used PSP is purchased and the…

The PlayStation Portable or PSP is a handheld device from Sony that lets you play video games, surf the web and watch movies, all in the palm of your hands. You may come across some common problems…

Personalization is a cornerstone of many electronics, from the screen wallpaper to the outer case. Being able to change these things on a whim is just as important for some people. If you wish to…

PSP Blender is an online PSP software provider that allows users to download and transfer PSP software onto their console. This software can include games, video, and other media. Along with game…

For whatever reason you would want to run a Sony PSP without a case on it, it is possible. Sony has created a portable device in which the motherboard is completely protected even when the case is…

The PSP headset is an accessory for Sony's Playstation Portable game system (PSP). The headset includes both headphones and a microphone. It's compatible with Sony PSP games such SOCOM 2 and Fireteam…

The PSP portable game console relies on the authorized PSP charger made by Sony to power the battery when playing at home or on-the-go. A PSP charger that is not working renders the PSP unusable and…

The Sony PlayStation Portable was originally released in 2005. Over the years, a few different versions of the system have come out. In 2007, the PSP-2000 was released, and in 2008, Sony released the…

Sony continues to improve upon their portable gaming device by adding non-gaming upgrades. No longer simply a game system for kids, the PSP is capable of GPS tracking. You will need to purchase the…

At one time, users had to "break into" devices like PSPs and PS2s in order to chip them. But with the advernt of custom firmware, the "chipping" process is much easier. Custom firmware will allow you…

The PSP portable video game console is actually a multipurpose computer that you can hold in your hand. It can control a TV set like a remote because it has a built-in infrared sensor at the top. Sony…

The PSP does not support gif files from inside its media folders. There is a trick, however, that enables you to view them, even without Web access. By using your PSP Web browser you can view any gif…

Older Playstation Portable (PSP) models (those before the 2009's PSP Go) often develop problems with the power switch as they get older. However, there is an alternate method of turning on your PSP.

The PSP portable game console has a brightly lit, wide screen that would be perfect to use for watching television. Since no TV tuner has been made for the PSP, the alternate is to stream television…

Upgrading the PSP's firmware is a simple, yet necessary, task that most gamers forget. A PSP's firmware should be upgraded to ensure you get the latest features and enhancements to the PSP's…

A wonderful thing about the PSP is that it is powerful enough to place game system emulators onto it. This means you can play all of your old Super Nintendo, Nintendo, Sega and many other game systems…

The Sony PSP is a portable gaming system that can play video games, movies and music and even surf the Internet. The PSP features a removable storage disk, enabling the user to save information such…

The PSP portable game console has been modified by many owners so that it can accept programs not sanctioned by Sony. This modification also allows for custom icons to be transferred to the PSP and…

The PSP portable game console is very popular among game enthusiasts, but it is difficult to enter long sentences on its onscreen keyboard. Although Sony has made no keyboard accessory available, it…

Spider-Man 3 on the PSP lets you swing through New York City as Spidey while battling his greatest foes. Developed by Vicarious Visions, the handheld version of the Spider-Man series features an open…

One of the many features present on Sony's PlayStation Portable hand held gaming system is its ability to be used as a universal remote control. The PSP has an infrared port located on the top of the…

The PSP, or PlayStation Portable, is a handheld video gaming system from Sony. The PSP has a variety of functions, including playing games, video and audio files, and allowing the user to access the…

Sony's portable gaming console, the PlayStation Portable, has had several design changes. The system saw its first major overhaul between the 1000 and 2000 models--the console became smaller, faster…

The PSP offers an impressive little duo of speakers that pump out sound better than many mp3 players. However, if you need a little extra boost to the volume, there are a few different ways to achieve…

An "access point" in computer networking terms is a device that enables other devices to connect to a wireless Internet network. The Sony PlayStation Portable video game system, in addition to running…

If you love your computer's desktop background so much that you want to take it with you wherever you go, you can set it as the background on your PSP. There's a bit of a process to it if you don't…

Sometimes a Sony PSP faceplate will become scratched, cracked or discolored. If this is the case, or if you feel like just spicing up your PSP with a new color, you can easily remove the faceplate…

The Sony PlayStation Portable (PSP) 2001, also called the PSP Lite, is the first PSP to support output to television sets. Sony sells cables made for a variety of television input types separately…

The Sony PSP (PlayStation Portable) is a portable gaming device that not only allows you to play games, but watch movies, listen to music and connect to the Internet. Because it is capable of…

The Sony PSP has seen several different versions since its release back in 2005. Still, each model generally operates in the same way, making it an easy-to-operate multimedia gaming console for…

If your PlayStation Portable is experiencing problems connecting to the Internet through Wi-Fi, you can make a quick and easy Wi-Fi booster antenna. This is much cheaper than purchasing a Sony…

Java is a software development and enhancement platform that is utilized by most digital devices that have digital displays, from sites people visit on the Internet, Blu-Ray discs and the newest video…

Sony's PSP is a world-renowned handheld device which supports video games, movies and an Internet browser all in the palm of your hand. With the vast array of customization options available on the…

The Sony PlayStation Portable is equipped to play cable TV channels with assistance from the LocationFree TV Base Station, a piece of equipment that allows wireless items to connect to the TV. Setting…

Microsoft Windows Vista is an operating system that was created for use on computers and not other devices like a Sony PlayStation Portable. However, a group of modifiers has created an application…

The Sony PlayStation Portable, or PSP as it is commonly known, is a powerful piece of hand-held gaming hardware. Unless screen protectors have been used, scratches can easily occur on the faceplate…

PSP Blender, a website that promises users unlimited game, music and movie downloads for a one-time payment of $37 sounds too good to be true. Further investigation into the website shows that PSP…

When Sony's PlayStation Portable (PSP) debuted in 2005, it only came in one color: black. Since then, the PSP has come in a variety of colors, including white, lilac purple, red, blue and three…

Follow these instructions to download and run Windows Vista on your PSP. You'll need a USB cable to connect your PSP to your desktop computer, and you'll also need a desktop computer with an internet…

The Sony PlayStation Portable (PSP) is a hand-held gaming device with a relatively long battery life, high-definition graphics, wireless networking capabilities, as well as the ability to play music,…

Sony's PlayStation Portable (PSP) released in 2005 was the first portable gaming system that could also display photos, play music, play video and connect to wireless Internet. Its engine could also…

The Sony Playstation Portable is one of the most powerful portable gaming devices around and is incredibly easy to use. It is capable of doing so much more than just PSP games. You can carry your…

The PlayStation Portable game console (or PSP, for short) is a handheld video game device that is very popular. With four different models, and several different colors available, purchasing a PSP…

A brand new Playstation Portable (PSP for short) is cheaper than its cousin the Playstation 3. But the PSP can still be too expensive for some fans of Sony's video game systems. Luckily for them,…

With millions in unit sales, Sony's PSP is an extremely popular handheld gaming platform. Much of its popularity is due to the user's ability to play games and network with others online. This online…

You can emulate a Sony Playstation Portable (PSP) handheld console on your PC with just a few simple downloads. Setting up the right configuration takes only a small amount of time, and soon you can…

It wasn't until firmware upgrade 2.5 that Sony added support for LocationFree TV to the PSP (Playstation Portable). LocationFree TV connects your PSP using your Internet connection (or any Wi-Fi…

You'd be hard-pressed to find a PlayStation Portable user who doesn't take it everywhere with him. If you have one, you should personalize it by changing the background to make your PSP truly unique…

The PSP Protect and Play Case is a translucent protective case to hold the Sony PlayStation Portable gaming device. The clamshell design allows you to set the PSP into the lower half of the case, then…

Creating your own, one-of-a-kind Sony Playstation Portable (PSP) skin is easy and will set your device apart from the many other PSPs out there. You can add images, shapes and text to any PSP, as…

For years, Nintendo has had the market cornered on handheld gaming consoles. In 2004, Sony unveiled its attempt to dethrone the champion, the Sony PSP. Sony has shown remarkable support for the PSP:…

The PSP 2000 is the first upgrade to the PlayStation Portable. Also known as the PSP Slim, this piece of hardware has mostly physical changes such as size and weight. As of 2009, the PSP 2000 is the…

Grand Theft Auto Vice City Stories is the prequel to Grand Theft Auto Vice City. The protagonist is Victor Vance. He is one of the people who were shot and killed during a drug exchange in the opening…

This will guide you through the process of changing your Sony PlayStation Portable's faceplate. This will be useful if you have cracked your existing one or just would like to change the look of your…

Use this guide to learn how to unbrick and downgrade your Fat-PSP. You should do this after creating your own magic memorystick and Pandora battery. This will allow you to install custom firmware,…

Although you may love your PSP, you don't have to love its faceplate. Unfortunately, the PSP's design doesn't allow for easy customization, and changing the faceplate isn't as simple as just popping…

JavaScript has been integrated into most types of digital devices that have digital displays, from Internet websites, Blu-Ray discs and even video game consoles. Gamers with Sony PlayStation Portables…

Regular gamers try to keep up-to-date with the latest gaming systems on the market. Even so, you may miss those original games that you used to play on older systems like the Super Nintendo…

A PlayStation Portable, also known as a PSP, is a hand-held multimedia device from Sony. The PSP allows users to listen to music, watch videos, access the Internet and play games. With any type of…

DNS stands for "Domain Name Service," and when a Sony PlayStation Portable (PSP) indicates that it has suffered a DNS error, this means it is having difficulty connecting to the Internet. This will…

Skype has proven to be enormously popular: millions of users taking advantage of the online phone service daily. In January of 2008, Sony released a firmware update for the PSP game system that…

The PSP is a beautiful piece of hardware, but eventually you may find yourself unhappy with its outward aesthetics. Although there are no official Sony-manufactured faceplates, many gaming…

The PSP is a very powerful portable device which not only is used to play next generation mobile games, but is capable of playing video and audio files, as well as displaying photographs. The problem…

The Sony Playstation Portable, or PSP as it is commonly known, is an excellent piece of gaming hardware. But, being a portable system, the charge can often run down when there isn't an electric plug…

Virtual Boy Advance (VBA) for the PlayStation Portable is a Game Boy Advance emulator you can use on your PSP. The file itself is freeware, but you must own the GBA games you want to play. Once you…

If your Playstation Portable (PSP) is experiencing problems connecting to the Internet through WiFi, you can make a quick and easy homemade WiFi booster antenna. This is much cheaper than purchasing…

If you frequently use your Sony PSP (Play Station Portable) for Internet browsing, you are probably familiar with its stored history function. While this is useful for re-visiting old sites, if too…

You can make your own home charger for your PSP device. By combining a USB cable with a power cord that has the PSP's type of adapter plug, you can create a cable that can charge the battery with your…

The PlayStation Portable (PSP) is a handheld multimedia device from Sony. Using this device, the user can play games, watch movies, access the Internet as well as listen to music. The PSP runs off an…

The Sony PSP has the ability to access the Internet to download games as well as allow gamers to compete against players around the world. To begin online play, PSP owners must first set up their…

Skype is an online service that allows users to make free phone and video calls, or send IMs, to friends and family who are also Skype members. The Sony PSP is a portable, handheld device that plays…

Forgetting your PlayStation Portable password can be frustrating; it can limit how much you can do with your PSP device and disallow you to make changes to your settings. Here are some tips to…

Many common problems with the buttons on Sony's Playstation Portable, such as sticking or needing to press the buttons harder and harder, can be fixed by cleaning the heads underneath the buttons.…

If your PSP freezes up or starts running slower than usual, one of the first troubleshooting steps you can take is to perform a "system restore." This restore will revert your PSP to factory settings,…

In the turn-based strategy game Disgaea for Playstation Portable, you are required to create characters based on a number of different classes, or jobs. However, not all classes are immediately…

The turn-based strategy game "Disgaea" for Playstation Portable allows you to quickly advance your characters so that you can master the always-increasing challenges you meet in the game. The game…

Although PlayStation Portables have been around for quite a few years, it seems there are multiple theories as to how to properly reset them. Everything from pressing a few strategic buttons to…

One of the best features of the PSP is its ability to join already-established Wi-Fi networks in your home or around town. Using the PSP's network feature to connect to the Internet, Skype and the…

There are many reasons you find yourself having to remove the faceplate from your Sony PSP. You may have cracked the screen and need to replace it. You may have to replace a part. You may have to fix…

The PSP has a nice Internet browser built into its standard firmware, but many people find that it is a little slow and decide to circumvent this shortcoming by turning off Javascript. However, if you…

The Sony Playstation Portable is a handheld device with many useful functions. However, every time you press any of the direction buttons, an annoying high-pitched ping sounds. Turning down the…

You can personalize your PSP by putting one of your personal pictures as your background, or put just an image you like from the Internet. The process in extremely easy, and will take only moments to…

One of the many functions that the PlayStation Portable offers is a digital photo album. Instead of printing out every picture from your digital camera, or leaving all of the photos on your memory…

The Sony PSP handheld gaming system allows you to save digital files to its memory card. If you don't have an MP3 player, you can use your PSP to listen to MP3 files that you rip from a CD or download…

Every weapon in the turn-based strategy game "Disgaea" for the PSP can be customized and improved in a variety of ways with the "Item World" option. Doing this, however, requires both time and…

When trying to connect a Playstation Portable (PSP) to the Internet through a wireless Internet connection, you will be asked to enter an SSID. SSID is the name of the access point or router through…

In addition to being a handheld video game console, the Sony PSP is also a portable media device that can play videos and music. However, the Sony PSP only plays music that is in the MP3 format, which…

In order to upgrade a PSP, a user must make sure to get the latest firmware updates, which require that the PSP has a full battery. Install updates onto a PSP through an Internet connection with help…

There aren't any options for a PSP camera in the United States yet, but the Sony GoCam will allow PSP users to take clear pictures and record video. Learn about upcoming camera features for the Sony…

Features of the PSP include a large, bright screen, Internet connectivity, a UMD disc and a full-fledged music player. Find out about game-sharing features on the PSP with help from a video producer…

Before attempting to put MP3s on a PSP, make sure that the PSP has firmware version 2.0, or a more recent version. Use a mini-USB connection to put MP3s on a PSP with help from a video producer in…

The PSP uses SSIDs, which are assigned by the router, to connect to wireless networks. Learn the difference between networks through the use of SSIDs with help from a video producer in this free video…

The PSP GoCam is not available yet in the United States, but eventually, PSP users will be able to use the PSP to take photos that will be saved directly to the memory stick of the PSP. Record video…

There's no hard client or application that is loaded onto the PSP for AIM, but there are Web-based solutions to that problem. Use a PSP-optimized version of the AOL chat application with help from a…

The PSP does not have a built-in camera, but it can handle photos that are dragged from the computer. Find out about the potential for PSP accessory cameras with help from a video producer in this…

A mod chip for the Sony PSP is a tiny device that adds a plethora of additional features that were not intended by the designer and publisher of the system and its games. Installing a mod chip…

The PlayStation Portable, or PSP for short, has quickly proved itself a formidable opponent for Nintendo's GameBoy and DS handheld systems since its release in 2005.

The Sony Playstation Portable, or PSP, is a handheld gaming device that is used to play games, run software and connect to the internet via a wireless connection. The PSP also has the ability to…

The Sony PlayStation Portable (PSP) is a handheld gaming device originally released in 2004. This system was designed to compete with Nintendo's DS system, which was released around the same time.…

Sony Computer Entertainment's PSP hand-held video game console (officially called the PlayStation Portable) was released in North America in September 2005. It features a 333 MHz CPU, 2 MB of VRAM,…

The PlayStation Portable, or PSP, is Sony's first generation of handheld gaming. It is commonly referred to as a current-gen console, and competes directly with the Nintendo DS, despite having more…

Essentially, a handheld gaming device is a miniature computer with a specialized function. This is particularly true in the case of the PSP (PlayStation Portable), which has the capacity to network…

When shopping for hand held video game systems, one of your main choices may be the Sony Playstation Portable (PSP). The PSP is one of the most popular hand held video game systems available, and…

The Playstation Portable, also commonly referred to as the PSP is an advanced handheld gaming system that allows players to play popular games, watch games, listen to music, and even browse the World…

PSP's are amazing devices. They can play games, movies and even music. You can put your collection of MP3s on your PSP and listen to your music on the go, just like a normal MP3 player.

The Sony PSP is a very useful device to take with you anywhere you go. The PSP isn't just about games, though; it can also act as a digital camera. The Sony Go!Cam is a USB camera that will plug right…

A Sony PSP emulator allows you to play classic console games on your PC. Although emulation technology is far from perfect, you can play PSP games at reasonable speeds. If you're interested in giving…

Installing custom firmware onto your Sony PSP can allow you to do a variety of things. You can install Flash-based games and utilities, and just improve the overall flexibility of the machine. For…

The Play Station Portable (PSP) hand held gaming system offers many great features, among them the ability to customize the icons that show up for game saves. Follow these instructions to change save…

Downgrading a PSP, or PlayStation Portable, means reverting to an older version of the firmware, which is like an operating system. You might choose to downgrade so you can play other types of games…

Step inside the world of competitive tennis in this latest installment for PSP. Face the sport's biggest names in high-stakes tournaments or perfect your serve, taking aim at bowling pins, in the…

The sleek black Sony Playstation Portable can easily get grungy from constant handling. Grime and dirt can affect performance. To clean a PSP, take the following steps.

Sony's Playstation Portable or PSP has many capabilities. You can use it to play movies, video games or music. The PSP is a useful console to play downloadable and non-copy written music such as from…

You did it. You beat all the levels, all the bad guys and all the surprises. There is no fun left in your PlayStation Portable (PSP). Let's face it, you're bored. What can you do with your PSP besides…

If your PSP is connected to the Internet via a wireless network, you can listen to audio streams on your PSP. To do this you'll first need to add RSS channels to your PSP.

The Sony PSP focuses on ease of use, with a comprehensive menu as well as a full range of keys and controls. Internal settings, such as though that govern sound quality, are easily accessible through…

The Sony PlayStation Portable is more than a gaming console. You can listen to music, watch movies and videos and view image files and digital camera photos on your PSP too. Here's how to view photos…