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.
PSPgo Specifications
Here's a list of the specifications for the 4th generation PSP, the PSPgo.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Profile of PSP firmware version 2.0, including 2.00 and 2.01.
Firmware Version 2.5
Profile of PSP firmware version 2.50.
Profile of PSP firmware version 2.50.
Firmware Version 2.6
Profile of PSP firmware version 2.60.
Profile of PSP firmware version 2.60.
Firmware Version 2.7
Profile of PSP firmware version 2.7, including 2.70 and 2.71.
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.
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.
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.
Profile of PSP firmware version 3.10.
Firmware Version 3.3
Profile of PSP firmware version 3.30.
Profile of PSP firmware version 3.30.
Firmware Version 3.4
Profile of PSP firmware version 3.40.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
Profile of PSP (PlayStation Portable) firmware version 5.5, including version 5.50.
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).
Find out if your PSP motherboard is a TA-082 model (which will not work with a modchip).