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How to Upgrade PSP Version Downloads

The Sony PlayStation Portable makes use of periodic firmware version upgrades. These updates fix bugs, add new features, and ensure that the PSP continues to work with newer games. Generally, these updates are downloaded and installed either when a game with a newer version is inserted or when the PSP connects to the Internet and a new update is available. If you do not have access to the Internet on your PSP and wish to upgrade your PSP version, follow these steps to download it off your computer and transfer it to your PSP.

Things You'll Need

Computer with Internet access
USB cable

Instructions

- 1
  Go to the PSP System Software Update website, which can be found in the Resources section at the bottom of this page, and download the latest update file version.
- 2
  Connect the PSP to your computer via the USB cable and put the PSP into USB Mode by going to the ̶0;Options̶1; menu and selecting ̶0;USB Mode.̶1;
- 3
  Open the PSP from your computer and create a folder named ̶0;PSP.̶1; Inside the PSP folder, create another folder named ̶0;GAME.̶1; Inside the GAME folder, create one last folder named ̶0;UPDATE.̶1;
- 4
  Copy the update file that you downloaded into the UPDATE folder.
- 5
  Fully charge your PSP battery and connect the AC power adapter. It must be plugged in for the update to initiate.
- 6
  Select your memory stick under the ̶0;Game̶1; menu on your PSP to find the update and start it. Once selected, the update will automatically install and your PSP system will be restarted.

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