Build suggestion: PSP consolized!

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listigerwolf — Thu, 31 Aug 2017 18:32:04 GMT

I kind wanna see this, due to the fact I rather use a normal controller and use the UMD with out ripping them. I know there are the cables, but that helped in turning it into a console. Sure there is also the PSP Go, but it doesn't have a UMD reader, and I don't want to RIP UMDs and then have to use CFW on the Go to use them. While I know there is the PS TV we all know Sony isn't going to put all the PSP games on the PSN

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retrorevolutions — Mon, 24 Jul 2017 11:29:03 GMT

I have already done it and have started a build series on how you can build your own one at home here is the final episode comes out in 2 weeks https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=5evMLYsBA30

If you want to contact me directly for any information @retrofaithgames on twitter

RE: Build suggestion: PSP consolized!

ninjatrent — Fri, 21 Jul 2017 22:17:17 GMT

It is a great idea. Please do not let anything I have said discourage your idea. If anyone could do it, Ben Heck can. His work to restore that PS1 SNES Prototype Console is amazing. And he is like a doctor when it comes to case mods on game consoles.

It would be interesting to see a project like this for a few reasons. The UMD was a great portable media format. The movies are DVD quality, and there were many movies released in the UMD format. Each UMD has a protective shell. A few games or movies can easily fit in a pocket. And there are many games that were released for the PSP. Because the UMD has a protective shell, many of the games still available used on sites like Ebay will be in good condition. It would be cool to design it into a PS1 or PS2 and use the controllers. But there are the challanges of getting video and audio to the television with the PSP 1001.

A giant PSP like the Giant Game Boy would be awesome.

Episode 225: Ben Heck’s Giant Game Boy Episode

If I was Ben Heck, my house would be a video game.

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medtalhead — Fri, 21 Jul 2017 13:09:49 GMT

I just would like to see Ben make one because I think it would be cool. I wouldn't have one myself because it's not for me. so this is not a selfish goal at all , other than I like watching Ben Heck build stuff. He made a three in one console and anyone can argue the reason that shouldn't been made, but was awesome nonetheless. Please don't look more into this request than me just wanting to see one made.

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medtalhead — Fri, 21 Jul 2017 13:05:19 GMT

I have a PSP 1001...that cable wouldn't work.

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ninjatrent — Fri, 21 Jul 2017 12:11:36 GMT

While anything is possible, the effort to create a full console version of PSP might leave you wanting for more. It would be easier to install a PSP emulator onto a device such as the Raspberry Pi 3. The PSP limited in its selection of game titles. It is a great idea for a console mod though.

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ninjatrent — Fri, 21 Jul 2017 12:02:46 GMT

That thing ... . Best way to see how bad the PSP graphics are. The cable was good for watching the Movie UMD though. The UMD was on of the best features of the PSP. DVD quality video in a much smaller format and protective case. There were many movies released in the UMD format. Unfortunately the UMD went the same path as other formats such as Betamax, Laserdisc, MiniDisc, and other similar technology.

RE: Build suggestion: PSP consolized!

ninjatrent — Fri, 21 Jul 2017 11:46:13 GMT

There were many PS1 games that were ported for the PSP. I don't think it is possible to play the PSP ROMS on a PS1 emulator. I held on to my PSP for many years because it was the only console that Sony released Star Wars Battlefront 2. The PS3 will play the PS1 games that are sold on PS network, but none of the PSP games available from PS Network will play on PS3. The PS Vita will play all the PS1 and PSP games available for purchase from PS Network. The PSP won't play any of of the PS1 ROMS that are not sold by PS network unless the PSP is modded. I have been a fan of PS for many years. I have purchased a lot of games from network for the PS3. When I found out the PS4 is not backwards compatible with any of the PS3 games sold on PS Network, I sold my PS3 and purchased a Xbox One. It would be possible to make a PSP into a console for TV but without a modded OS, it will not play PS1 game ROMS. It would be easier to make a PS1 or PS2 into a handheld console than to make the PSP into a full size console. Without a modded OS, the PSP is limited to playing the UMD disks and the digital PS1 games sold by PS Network. And the selection of PS1 games available on Network is limited to Greatest Hits titles.

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e14phil — Fri, 21 Jul 2017 09:25:31 GMT

It sounds a cool project, but would the issue not be resolved with a PSP to TV cable:

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medtalhead — Thu, 20 Jul 2017 23:05:49 GMT

The PlayStation doesn't play UMD format games.

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fvan — Thu, 20 Jul 2017 22:16:45 GMT

Isn't a non-portable PlayStation Portable, just a PlayStation?

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rock7 — Thu, 20 Jul 2017 21:54:59 GMT

hectares yeah