I just got my new PSP and its awesome. I have to admit I am new to all this and am trying to absorb all the information out there. I read several threads and have a lot of information. I just need just direction from you all. I appologize if I am asking the same questions again.

I have a TA-082 PSP running 2.71 firmware. I really want to play a couple of games like GTA, FIFA and SOCOM,etc. I was able to download ISO's for these games.

Can anyone please help me with what steps I need to take next.
Thanks in advance for your input :-)


Afzaal

Firstly, welcome to PSP-Spot Afzaal.

About your question, you need to downgrade to 1.50, then install 3.03 OE; I've outlined the steps required here:
http://www.psp-spot.com/forums/index.php?s...st&p=208480
(it should also have links to all the files required)

If you have any questions post them in this thread.

ADW888,
Thanks for the post. I will surely follow it with care. Before I proceed though I have a question.

Do I need to downgrade to be able to run ISO ? Can I not use DevHook or some other program to accomplish running ISO ?

Thanks

It is not necessary to downgrade to be able to run ISOs.
You can use a version of DevHook via Homebrew Enabler for 2.71.
DevHook 0.51 Easy Install Package for 2.71: http://www.psp-spot.com/forums/index.php?s...&hl=DevHook
Or the latest version (but you'll have to work out how to use this yourself);
DevHook 0.52: http://www.psp-spot.com/forums/index.php?s...&hl=DevHook

However, 3.03 OE has many advantages over DevHook and in my opinion is worth the risk.
Here's a (non-comprehensive) feature list I wrote (for 3.03 OE) a while ago:
- play real UMD games (which require up to 3.03 firmware)
- play real UMD videos (and region-free)
- play ISOs (backed up UMD games) from the Game section of the XMB (and NO-UMD)
- run homebrew that uses the 3.03 kernel (put it in "ms:\PSP\GAME\", where "ms:" is your PSP memory card drive letter)
- run homebrew that uses the 1.50 kernel (put it in "ms:\PSP\GAME150\"); almost all homebrew goes here
- watch MP4 videos (put it in "ms:\VIDEO\" and it will come up in the Video section of the XMB)
- browse the web using the Internet Browser
- play PS1 games using the official Sony emulator
- preventing accidental firmware updates
- recovery mode (hold the "R" shoulder button when booting)