I have downloaded a couple of games (UMD rips) I have the files on my comp, I have tried placing the files on the mem stick but it says corrupted data. What do I need to do to get this to work?

First what firmware do you have?

2.6

u have to first downgrade to 1.5 if u don't have a new motherboard and if u do then there is no way of playing those back

Are you sure you have 2.6 due to the fact that it says 2.0 in the left hand column, anyway you need to degrade first. (to 1.5) if you go to psp-spots download section and then home brew you will find what you need in there, they also come with instructions; oh and there are plenty of topics to help you if you get stuck.

Yes, I am sure I have 2.6. I got the PSP for christmas this year, it that likely for the new motherboard? Will I still be able to play the new games that require 2.6 frimware if i downgrade to 1.5?

Yes by using Devhook which emulates 2.71 firmware.

where do you get the downgraders?

Google is your best friend.

I suggest dl. "kyoo- jay" .net (i had to put it this way cos if i type the letters WE TRY TO STEAL PSP-SPOT STAFF and .net together it turns into "WE TRY TO STEAL PSP-SPOT STAFF")
Search for "east 2.6 downdater"

Don't use google, too many fakes.

u need an ios loader

Devhok..... but u need to upgrade ur psp to 2.71. it doesn't matter if u have ta82...... it work perfectly.

can u play um on 3.02?

wait how can u play on 3.02 ?