psp backups

okay guys, go easy on me. I am familiar with the nintendo DS lite and the Wii backup systems. Is it a similar situation for the PSP in that i can down load backups and then play them on the PSP somehow if my own copy got damaged. if this is the case, do i have to load some software onto the PSP first. also, is a backup put onto a memory card, or how is it done.

Basically, I want a PSP backups for dummies, as I dont own one of these but my nephew does, and he is a little jealous of the DSTT card i was able to get his brother, and all the new games that go with that.

Thanks guys, hope you can help

The PSP can be modded to accept Custom Firmware (CFW). Once CFW is in place and operating, backups can be played on the PSP via the memory stick. The process is rather simple once CFW has been installed. Simply put the .iso/.cso on the memory stick in the appropriate folder, load and play. Another advantage of doing it this way is that load times are faster and battery life improves.

I have been toying with the idea of trying to put together a beginners guide to modding the PSP just have not yet had the time to do so.

thanks, 7th, is it a relatively easy instal, for a poor gob sh1te like me, whi has barely seen one of these machines?

I could help you there 7thstinger when the time is with me , have downgraded quite a few psp's myself, its easy once you get the hang of it.

Originally Posted by wheelo

thanks, 7th, is it a relatively easy instal, for a poor gob sh1te like me, whi has barely seen one of these machines?

At a first glance it may seem a bit confusing. It really isn't, just a few steps that must be followed in order. As Dan stated, once you go through it, it really isn't that complicated, i assure you.

Originally Posted by dan-ger-ous

I could help you there 7thstinger when the time is with me , have downgraded quite a few psp's myself, its easy once you get the hang of it.

That's much appreciated Dan. And you're right, it's really not that complicated once you've done it once or twice. As i get time, i'll let you know and we'll see if we can't put something together for TK.

Thats fine by me 7th.

guys, i have found a guide here, is it really as simple as it sounds, depending on what a) model number you have and b) what firmware you have, just follow the 123 steps and bobs your uncle?

After a cursory glance, that guide seems to be pretty straightforward. However, i would recommend against making your own jigkick/pandora battery. Just purchase one, a simple google search should provide them for purchase and they are relatively cheap.

I am still reading through it, but at this point it seems pretty accurate. Will post back if i find anything more.

and the modded battery (pandora battery) required in order to boot your PSP from the Memory Stick, also known as Magic Memory Stick. I have bought my modded battery here, its pre-made so no need to worry about opening it up, decided to purchase one after my first hardmodded battery failed on me.

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hadn't read it completely, about needing to mess around with the battery, but of they can be bought so cheaply, why bother to do it, considering i know nothing about this machine.

now, imagining that i have got as far as downgrading the PSP, is it just as simple as downloading .iso's, putting them on a memory stick pro, inserting into the PSP and off i go?
i have found a good website for backup copies of the nephews games, and cloudy with a chance of meatballs is 1.3G, if i have a 6G card can i put 4 games on it, or is their a maximum size of card that is compatible. this would be a cool present for him, as i already spoil his brother with DS games.