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How to Design Your Own PSP Skin

Beyond hardware, gamers can purchase several styles of the Sony PlayStation Portable (PSP) system. Special editions feature artwork from specific games and movies, For gamers who want to further customize the look of their PSP, there are custom "skins." These skins are stickers that fit over the PSP casing creating a unique look without having to physically paint the system. Skins can be purchased pre-made or designed using artwork and pictures chosen by you. Once complete, you apply skins to your PSP as you would a sticker.

Things You'll Need

Digital artwork or pictures

Instructions

- 1
  Go to a custom skin website such as LeftSkins.com. These websites allow you to upload your own designs and will imprint them onto skins that you can apply to your PSP.
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  Select ̶0;Sony̶1; from the product menu on the website and choose ̶0;Sony PSP.̶1; Click on the picture at the top of the website that reads ̶0;Click Here to Get Started.̶1; You'll be taken to a blank image of the back of a PSP.
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  Click on ̶0;Upload Image̶1; from the design buttons on the top of the screen. Locate the custom picture or design you want to place on the PSP and then click ̶0;Upload.̶1;
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  Drag the image around the PSP until it is positioned correctly. Enlarge or shrink the image by clicking on the corners and dragging inwards or outwards.
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  Add additional images by returning to the ̶0;Upload Image̶1; button.
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  Select ̶0;Add Text̶1; and enter any text you want on the skin. After writing the text, click ̶0;Ok̶1; to return to the design area and change the size, font and positioning.
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  Switch to the front of the PSP by clicking the small icon located on the bottom of the page that features the image of a PSP and is labeled ̶0;Front.̶1;
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  Add images and text to the front of the PSP. Note that any part of the image that covers the screen or buttons will not be displayed on your skin.
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  Select ̶0;Add to Cart̶1; when you've completed the skin. You'll be given a preview of the skin before purchasing it. Order the skin and apply it to your PSP when it arrives.

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