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PSP / PlayStation Portable Hardware and Firmware

The PlayStation Portable looks cool, but what is it actually capable of? Find out what the features the hardware has, and what the different firmware versions add to (or take away from) the PSP's functionality.

Which PSP? Choose the PSP That's Best for You

Whether you're looking to buy a PSP for yourself, or as a gift for someone else, you'll want to make sure to buy the right model. Though the differences between models aren't huge, they can be significant depending on the intended use of the PSP.

Which PSP? Strengths and Weaknesses of the Different PSP Models

Each PSP model has different strengths and weaknesses, different pros and cons. This article sets them all out so you can choose the best PSP model for you.

PSP Firmware Version 6.2

Profile of PSP (PlayStation Portable) firmware version 6.2

PSPgo Specifications

Here's a list of the specifications for the 4th generation PSP, the PSPgo.

PSPgo Images

Images of the PSPgo, Sony's new PlayStation Portable hardware.

PSP-3000 Specifications

Here's a list of the specifications for the 3rd generation PSP, the PSP-3000.

PSP-2000 Specifications

The PSP-2000 is the most powerful handheld gaming console, but what are its exact specifications? The "slim" PlayStation Portable's hardware specs are pretty impressive, as this list shows.

PSP-1000 Specifications

The original PSP was a pretty impressive handheld gaming console, but what were its exact specifications? Not that much different from those of the newer PSP-2000 model, actually.

PSP 2 Rumor Roundup

For years there have been rumors about what the second generation of PSP--the PSP 2--would be like. When the PSPgo was announced, some people assumed it was the PSP 2, but Sony says it is not. So here we have collected the rumors about the PSP 2.

Speculate on PSP 2 Rumors

Readers of About PSP weigh in with their thoughts on rumors about a PSP 2.

5 Reasons to Buy a PSP (Not a DS or iPhone/iPod Touch)

The PSP, DS and iPhone/iPod Touch are all good options for the gamer on the go, but here are 5 reasons why the PSP is the best choice among handheld game systems.

PSP User Answers - Why Did You Buy a PSP (or Not)?

Among handheld game systems, the PSP, DS and iPhone/iPod Touch are all good options. Here are the reasons our readers bought, or didn't buy, a PSP.

The PSP and the History of Handheld Video Gaming

Part 1 in a series: The PlayStation Portable is only one of the latest in a long line of handheld video game consoles. See how the PSP derives its features from videogame history.

PSP vs iPod – A Comparison of Sony PlayStation Portable and Apple iPod

Sony has long been trying to create a multimedia device with the PSP, though it is primarily a handheld gaming console. Similarly, though AppleÂ’s iPod is a music player, it has been given more and more abilities with new models and new software. I put them head to head in round one of PSP vs iPod: A Confession, of Sorts.

What File Formats Can a PSP Play?

The PSP is a versatile device, but it can't play every file format out there. Find out which music, video and image formats the PSP can play.

PSP / PS3 Interactivity

The PSP will be able to interact with the PlayStation 3, but how? What will PSP - PS3 interactivity look like?

PSP Short Review

The PSP is Sony's handheld game console. In this PSP review, I summarize the pros and cons.

PSP Full Review

In this full PSP hardware review, we see how it measures up to its competitors.

How to Find out Which Firmware Version a PSP Has

Finding out which version of the PSP firmware your PlayStation Portable is running is simple. Just follow this step-by-step.

Firmware Version 1.5

Profile of PSP firmware version 1.5, including 1.50, 1.51, and 1.52.

Firmware Version 2.0

Profile of PSP firmware version 2.0, including 2.00 and 2.01.

Firmware Version 2.5

Profile of PSP firmware version 2.50.

Firmware Version 2.6

Profile of PSP firmware version 2.60.

Firmware Version 2.7

Profile of PSP firmware version 2.7, including 2.70 and 2.71.

Firmware Version 2.8

Profile of firmware version 2.8, incuding 2.80, 2.81 and 2.82.

Firmware Version 3.0

Profile of PSP firmware version 3.0, including versions 3.00, 3.01, 3.02 and 3.03.

Firmware Version 3.1

Profile of PSP firmware version 3.10.

Firmware Version 3.3

Profile of PSP firmware version 3.30.

Firmware Version 3.4

Profile of PSP firmware version 3.40.

Firmware Version 3.5

Profile of PSP firmware version 3.5, including version 3.50 and 3.51.

Firmware Version 3.7

Profile of PSP (PlayStation Portable) firmware version 3.5, including version 3.70, 3.71, 3.72 and 3.73.

Firmware Version 3.8

Profile of PSP firmware version 3.8, including version 3.80.

Firmware Version 3.9

Profile of PSP firmware version 3.9, including 3.90

Firmware Version 4.0

Profile of PSP (PlayStation Portable) firmware version 4.0, including version 4.00, 4.01 and 4.05.

Firmware Version 5.0

Profile of PSP (PlayStation Portable) firmware version 5.0, including 5.00, 5.01, 5.02 and 5.03.

Firmware Version 5.5

Profile of PSP (PlayStation Portable) firmware version 5.5, including version 5.50 and 5.51.

Firmware Version 6.0

Profile of PSP (PlayStation Portable) firmware version 6.0, including 6.00

Firmware Version 6.1

Profile of PSP (PlayStation Portable) firmware version 6.1, including 6.10

How to Tell if Your PSP is a TA-082

Find out if your PSP motherboard is a TA-082 model (which will not work with a modchip).

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