The PSP is an amazing piece of handheld history, but how does it stack up in 2023? This video is an extensive look at buying, modding, and gaming on a PSP in 2023. We talk about shell replacement options, IPS mods, retro emulation support, and homebrew applications.
IPS Screen: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DBGUgSd (This is the kit I used)
Transparent Shell: https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_DBCcPMd
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The Quest – 00:00
Buying Used PSPs – 00:37
Repair & Mod Advice – 03:01
The IPS Mod – 09:37
IPS vs. Stock Ghosting – 12:14
Custom Firmware – 14:48
PSP Impressions – 16:28
PS1 Support – 17:27
Dreamcast/Saturn/DS Emulation – 18:20
N64 Emulation – 20:12
SNES/GBA Emulation – 20:50
GB/GBC/Lynx/NGP Emulation – 21:54
PCE/MD/SMS/NES/7800 Emulation – 22:36
Homebrew Games/Apps – 23:15
Should YOU buy a PSP in 2023? – 23:39
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Subscribe if you enjoyed it! I'll have more of these for other retro handhelds throughout the year.
I have a link to the IPS screen and transparent shell that I used in the description box and you can find the names of all of the emulators that were used throughout the video. If you buy or mod a PSP as I did, those are the ones you should use for the best performance.
Iraqi condition ????????
sony made a big mistake giving up on the psp
I agree. A jailbroken psp running a emulator is OG!
Is it amazing?
i got my psp when i was 6-7, i still play with it as a 21yo, and it still runs perfectly. I literally want 2 more of these things, thats how good they are
23:34 – what ZELDA is this?
sir I have a small problem on my psp 2000 . the screen is totally blue and some text in Multilanguage .It's say setting information is corrupted . press the o button to repair and restore default settings.some peoples call it like the blue screen of death. then I press o its reboot and return to the blue screen . what can I do?
So much nostalgia associated with this console…
Just moved back to my parents for a while and found my old psp! Looking forward to playing around with it after getting a new battery ordered. Maybe a transparent shell mod too
God of war on psp graphics still hold until this day.
PSP was my favorite handheld device no doubt
not very bad iraky condition
I have 2 psp 2000 for cheap
Just bought
1:37 ????????????
I've bought a PSP on release back in the day. Back then you just needed GTA to install a CFW, no need for a pandora battery. I've done that pretty much as soon as the first CFW came out and the process was reasonably safe, accepting the risk to brick the thing and void the warranty. It was well worth it and I've never looked back. I have the thing still lying around and it is in very good condition. No scratches or anything. I do get the ghosting but that is to be expected considering how old it is and how excessively I used it while commuting. The battery is also dead but that's also no surprise at all, it lasted many years at least. After seeing your video I might get an IPS upgrade done and replace the battery, it really is a great piece of hardware. The only thing bothering me is that it doesn't support USB charging, this was introduced with the PSP 2000 I believe, which is why I'd suggest getting one of these instead of a 1000. USB charging is just way more convenient.
Still use mine to this day.
Wow I remember I had something like this in 2008.
I still have my PSP in the closet, too bad it does not run properly anymore because of the stupid thing I did when I was 14. It crashes on the "Sony Entertainment" title and turns off. Since then I have kept it for nostalgia. PSP was a gift to humanity, too bad it got obsolete way sooner
Psp is an amazing arcade emulation system. literally play mvc 1 and 2 on it.
If they release a new PSP with modern day technology would be crazy
After more then a decade i’m still looking for video’s of these guys that played Wipeout Pure or Pulse trough X-Link online. They played in First person mode and were EXRTREEEEEEMELY GOOD and had great music taste. Hope someone know who i mean
It was a beast.
21:55 game name?
Damn I didnt knew this, I almost threw away my PSP Street in perfect condition because I thought nobody would buy this anymore.
i have a psp hidden under my bed for like 10 years rn in great condition ,13 GB memory card, with some skratches and probably bad battery, and i am trying to get games on it, so if anyone can advice how to get them in, you can tell me
I still have my Datel battery service tool. As long you have an original genuine battery you can convert it with a simple click of a button (and convert it back to a normal battery once you're done).
I have an OG PSP-1000 that I imported and it is still working to this day.
I have a flawless white psp in perfect condition which its original case with no discolouration lying somewhere let me know if you need it we can negotiate
Id buy this again if people over here werent selling it for literally $500
When you said over 20 years ago, I had to pause and think about that. Man im getting old
Is the PSP 1000 the only option for an IPS mod still, since this was a few months ago now? that IPS comparison closed the deal for me on getting an IPS modded PSP lol
is there any other way to mod it?
I miss my modded psp
Pandora battery? Never heard of it.
I really love this as a fun thing to do, but there are just so many great handheld emulators these days that this just doesn’t seem worth the trouble when you can get a mini plus or 35XX for 50 bucks and get an amazing screen and immaculate emulation.
You really should check out the PSP Go and Vita. I have every handheld by Sony and Nintendo and those 2 always feel so complete.
there are games that just feel right in psp to name some like crash bandicoot, god of war, monster hunter, god eater and medal of honor are some of my all time fav games on psp and if i ever get a spare money i would buy a psp again because my old one broke but i still have the memory card
Iraqi condition ????
Why are the PSP 3000 so expensive
I wish i got the psp instead of the nintendo ds
there is now an exploit for the PSP 6.61 OFW that allows application of CFW without the pandora battery. I did it in about an hour. It does require you be able to access the PSP memory card from a pc.