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MikLSP
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Thanks to themarques I now have my brand new Sony PSP
Got the ValuePack and RidgeRacers
I must say........
STUNNING!!
What a corker!
Who else here is revelling in the glory of their PSP?
Please use this thread to discuss PSP matters
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FAQ (many thanks to ten18 for his contribution to these)
Q- What comes in the Value Pack?
A- All Value packs include:
PSP console
Soft carry pouch
32mb PSP Memory Stick Duo
Wrist strap
Headphones with remote control
Battery and AC adapter
The US Pack also includes:
Demo UMD
SpiderMan 2 UMD movie
Cleaning Cloth.
Anything not listed here is not included.
Q- What does the non-value pack contain?
A- Just the console, battery & charger.
Q- Do Japanese PSPs have English menus?
A- Yes, the first option when turning it on for the first time is select language.
If your PSP has already been set to another language u can change it to English by doing the following:
Go to the furthest left menu icon, this is the Settings menu with a toolbox icon.
Go to the fifth option down from the top of the list, this is System Settings with a PSP & spanner icon.
Go to the second option down from the top, this is System Language.
Select English.
Q- Where do I put pictures & music on the Duo?
A- For all media folders, other than those for videos, simply format the Duo in the PSP & it will create the following:
(D: refers to the Duo)
D:PSPGAME
D:PSPMUSIC
D:PSPPHOTOS
D:PSPSAVEDATA
All pretty self-explanatory.
Q- Where do I put video files on the Duo?
A- The PSP plays MPEG4 videos (file extension .mp4)
These must be in the following directory for the PSP to recognise them:
(D: refers to the Duo)
D:MP_ROOT100MNV01
Files here should have a file name like M4V00001.mp4 with the '00001' number being different for each video. Also a thumbnail picture can be placed here named M4V00001.thm for example.
You should use one of the several video converters for the PSP. All these programs create an optimal file and put it in the correct directory. They also create the .thm file from the 1st frame of the video.
I personally recommed video9!
Q- Is the PSP PRO Duo compatible?
A- Yes.
Q- Do Jap & US PSPs play each others games?
A- Yes. The games are region free. I have tested both US games on a Jap console & vice versa but Euro games & consoles cannot be tested yet as they are not released!
Q- Are PSP movies region coded?
A- Yes. Japan & Euro PSPs & UMD movies are Region 2 with US consoles & movies are Region 1.
Region 2 consoles will only play Region 2 movies and likewise with Region 1 consoles & movies.
Q- Do US PSPs have an inferior screen?
A- The US, Euro & even new Japanese PSPs do have a different screen but after comparing both together I can confirm there is no noticeable difference & it is certainly not inferior.
Q- When will the PSP be released in the UK?
A- Sony have announced the Euro launch will be on September 1st.
Q- How do I change the background colors?
A- The background colours change on a monthly basis.
Full list of colors listed below:
Jan- Grey
Feb- Pale Yellow
Mar- Lime Green
Apr- Pink! (oh no!)
May- Green
Jun- Violet
Jul- Turquoise/Aqua
Aug- Blue
Sep- Purple
Oct- Yellow
Nov- Sepia
Dec- Red
Q- Can I put a custom image as my background?
A- No you can't......yet.
Q- How do I know when the PSP is fully charged?
A- The orange charge light will go off when charge is complete.
You can also go to Settings > System Settings > Battery Info where it tells you the percentage charge & if charging is ongoing or complete.
Q- How long does it take to charge my PSP?
A- A full charge will take about 2 hours.
Q- How long should the battery last?
A- About 6 hours of constant gameplay.
Q- How do I turn WiFi (WLAN) on & off?
A- The switch on the left, bottom side of your PSP is for WiFi. When moved up WiFi is switched on and the green LED will light up only when it is active. When the switch is moved down WiFi is switched off.
Q- How do I setup my internet connection?
A- Make sure your WLAN switch on you PSP is on.
Go to network settings and create new. SSID (service set identifier) is the name of your network, you can either type it in or just hit "scan" to find it automatically.
Scanning will bring up all the wireless connections available to you, pick your network.
WEP is a security feature on wireless networks and it will require you to have your WEP key ready if your network is secured.
Test connection after your done and you should be all set to go.
Q- Can I lock the buttons so they aren't accidentally pressed?
A- Yes. Slide the Power Button down (bottom, right side) to activate "HOLD".
Q- How do I get rid of scratches on my PSP?
A- You can use a product called displex, it has been reported that it works well and can get rid of those annoying scraches on your PSP.
Q- How do I apply a screen protector?
A- Peel off the film ever so slightly, and then lay it on top of the screen. Take a credit card or hard piece of plastic and gently rake it across as you peel the remaining film off of the protector. If air bubbles appear, don't worry. They usually go away in 24 hours... re-do it if you have any 
Q- What are some cheap places to get memory sticks?
A- Try eBay for cheap memory sticks.
Q- What USB cable can I use?
A- USB mini B, 5 pin.
These are already available from Sony & 3rd party manufactures for £5 - £15.
Q- Does the Value Pack include the USB cable?
A- No.
Q- Is the PSP USB 1.1 or 2.0?
A- USB 2.0, but is also backwards compatible with 1.1 devices.
Q- Is there a Gameboy Color Emulator available?
A- Yes, there are now many different emulators including GBC, NES, SNES and MegaDrive!
Take a look Here
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On 2005-04-28 14:11:00, MikLSP wrote:
Hey people, I have news!
I'd never thought of this before & maybe some of u haven't either, but I've found you can play a WiFi battle between PSPs with just ONE disc! Any game!
The PSP can play its games without the disc, once each race/battle etc is loaded it doesn't need the disc (except for the music).
Can u see where this is goin!
I've just played Twisted Metal & its fantastic, not even any slow down (with two players at least).
What to do:
-Load game on one PSP & go to AdHoc mode.
-Take disc out & put in another PSP.
-Load game on that one & go to the same screen.
-Create a game using the PSP with the disc.
-Start the created game & let the level load.
-Swap disc and join the game.
-Away you go!!!
Twisted Metal also has other things to do such as CHAT & this can be used with one disc also!
GOD, I love this machine!
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batesie
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we want pics now miklsp
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MikLSP
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Sorry can't post them till I get to a computer & that will be tomorrow. 
I love its analogue stick! Just didn't expect it to have one.
And WHAT A SCREEN!!! 
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batesie
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i'll wait for the PSP2 (sour grapes  )
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MonsterOfArt
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I got mine a week or two ago and have to agree with you it is brillant  |
methylated_spirit
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What sort of price do the games come in at?
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dave_uk
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congrats Mik! Looking forward to the pics. Looks like this is going on the "must-have" list!
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MikLSP
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On 2005-01-17 18:40:00, methylated_spirit wrote:
What sort of price do the games come in at?
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I paid £30 for RidgeRacers, only problem is a lot of the game menu is Japanese.
I expect they'll be 30-40 in the UK.
The console is also expected to be £179.99 on its own plus £40ish for the ValuePack:
-Stereo headset
-32MB PSP Duo
-Carry pouch
-Wrist strap
Also word is the UK spec machine will only play UK games while the Jap ones are generic & play any game worldwide
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zMastaa
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japan games are region 2 amd so are uk games im sure they can work on our uk versions.
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parsnip
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Gaaa ...psp
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MonsterOfArt
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@zmastaa - I think your thinking of movies. |
MikLSP
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Yeah movies are, don't know if games are the same.
I've taken some pics & I'll try post them later today 
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MikLSP
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Here are my pics of the PSP:
- The Value Pack, including PSP, 32MB Duo, Stereo headset, Carry pouch and wrist strap:
- The front:
- The back:
- Size comparison with my P905 and K700:
- Here is the D-pad and analogue stick!:
- The buttons are transparent with black background & white symbol, you can also see the Power/Hold button:
- The USB port:
- The disc drawer:
- Size of the UMD (Universal Media Disc) next to a K700:
- The "PSP" 32MB Duo:
- Some detail on the very nice headset with remote control:
- The homescreen with Game, Music, Video, Pics and settings:
- Shot of the FMV from RidgeRacers:
- And another FMV shot, the picture REALLY doesn't do the screen justice:
- A shot of the actual game itself!  :
Hope you liked them, let me know if there's anything else you want to see, Mik
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zMastaa
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I HATE YOU! Lol i really do. You just stabbed me omg the pain of seeing these :-(
P.s i hate u but the PSP is gorgeous
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b19.dps
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Thats flippin kool man, how much did it set u back? |
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Posted: 2005-01-17 16:56
