This guide will walk you through updating the PSP to the newest firmware version. In this example, we will be using the US 2.0 firmware, but the process is the same for future updates.
If you've read this guide and are having Networking issues, try this Networking Guide.
Requirements
:
• PSP USB Cable
• Computer or Wireless Router with Internet Connectivity
There are three methods currently available to update the firmware of the Sony PSP. Update with a computer by downloading the file from Sony servers, update via wireless network, or update from a game UMD.
Method 1 – Update via Computer
Note: This method requires a computer and the PSP’s USB cable.
1. Go to Sony’s website and download the newest firmware version.
2. Click the “Update using a PC” link near the bottom of the page.
3. Find the link to “Start the Download” and save the update file to your PC. The file will most likely be called EBOOT.PBP
4. Connect your PSP to your computer using the USB cable and turn on USB mode from the PSP.
5. Open the drive on your computer representing the PSP.
6. Copy the update to a folder called “UPDATE” on the memory stick. By default the folder is not there so you may need to create it. The memory stick folder structure will look like this:
Memory Stick: /PSP/GAME/UPDATE
7. Disconnect your PSP from your computer and make sure the PSP is fully charged and connected to A/C power.
8. On the PSP go to the GAME menu.
9. Select PSP Update.
10. Press the X button to start the update.
11. To confirm the update took affect, go to “SYSTEM SETTINGS” from the “HOME” menu, then select “SYSTEM INFORMATION”. It will display the number of the update. If it’s the same as the one downloaded, then the system is up to date.
12. After the update is complete, you can connect your PSP to your computer via USB and delete the update file.
Method 2 – Update via Wireless Network
Note: This method requires your PSP to already be configured to work with your wireless router. If you have not configured your PSP’s wireless connection, then this method will not work until that is done.
1. Have your PSP fully charged and connected to A/C power.
2. From the “HOME” menu, select “SETTINGS”, then select “NETWORK UPDATE”.
3. The PSP will ask you what connection to use, select your connection and press X.
4. Allow the network connection to be made.
5. Allow the update data to be downloaded (do not turn off power or remove the memory stick).
6. Once downloaded, the PSP will ask you to update. Press X to begin the update.
7. To confirm the update took affect, go to “SYSTEM SETTINGS” from the “HOME” menu, then select “SYSTEM INFORMATION”. It will display the number of the update. If it’s the same as the one downloaded, then the system is up to date.
8. After the update is complete, you can connect your PSP to your computer via USB and delete the update file.
Method 3 – Update from a game UMD
Note: Games will require a certain firmware level of the PSP. Some will contain the required update on the UMD. The update must be packaged on the UMD with the game data for this method to work.
1. Have your PSP full charged and connected to A/C power.
2. Insert the UMD with the update into your PSP.
3. Go to the “GAME” menu.
4. Select “PSP UPDATE” and follow the on screen instructions.
5. To confirm the update took affect, go to “SYSTEM SETTINGS” from the “HOME” menu, then select “SYSTEM INFORMATION”. It will display the number of the update. If it’s the same as the one downloaded, then the system is up to date.
This covers all the currently available ways to get the newest update onto your PSP and run it. If you have any questions, feel free to ask questions in PSP411.com’s forums or in the chat room.
What if you have already installed that Japanise version? Wlil this overwrite it or anything? Will I be able to get more US updates at a later date? Is there any why to revert back to a later firmware version and start over?
Spykes said: "Can anyone give me a straight answer?"
According to IGN.com there is not a single difference between the Japanese release and the North American release. Also, you can't copy over the Japanese download until a different version is released for the North American market. Again, that's according to IGN.com.
I don't think you have anything to worry about. Both releases appear to be identical.
Has anyone seen this problem? I updated to 2.0 and now video that was stored on my DuoPro's no longer plays! It is the strangest thing. Music still plays and photos still display, but video displays an error message. I have no idea. It is not as if these are new videos that I am trying with 2.0 for the first time, these are movies that I have played up until yesterday.
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