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How to Play CSOs on a PSP

The release of the first video game console in 1972 revolutionized games for future generations. The gaming phenomenon took a hold as advancements in technology, such as high-definition televisions and the Internet, made the video game experience more interactive and more accessible. The Sony PSP (Portable PlayStation) was released by Sony in 2005 and, according to Pocket Gamer, sold over 20 million units in its first two years on the market. Sony PSP consoles are configured by default to support games in the Universal Media Disc (UMD) format. Installing custom firmware and creating a new folder for your CSO files will allow you to play CSO games alongside the UMD games on your PSP.

Things You'll Need

USB Cable

Instructions

- 1
  Save your CSO game file to the desktop of your computer.
- 2
  Connect the small end of your USB cable to the PSP and the large end to your computer. Select "Settings" and then "USB mode" from your PSP controller.
- 3
  Download custom PSP firmware such as DevHook v0.45, (see Resources.)
- 4
  Right-click on the firmware icon that has appeared on your desktop and click "Extract." Select the external PSP folder and click "Extract." The firmware will be installed on your PSP.
- 5
  Go to "Start" and "My computer" from your Windows desktop view. Double-click on the external PSP drive.
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  Click on the "New Folder" icon in at the top of the window. Click on the words "New folder" and type "ISO."
- 7
  Click on the CSO game file on your desktop and drag it to the ISO folder you just created and drop it inside.
- 8
  Disconnect the PSP from your computer.
- 9
  Toggle to "Games" on your PSP and click "X" on the name of the CSO game to play it.

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