Videos must be encoded in MP4 format before they can be played on the PSP. Several software applications are available to convert videos into MP4 format.

For Firmware Versions < 2.80

The videos should be copied to the “MP_ROOT” folder on the root of your Memory Stick Duo.

If they were encoded in standard MP4 codec, put the videos in the 100MNV01 subfolder. The file should be named as M4VXXXXX.MP4, where X is a number. If the MP4 files were encoded in the H.264 codec, the videos should be places in the 100ANV01 subfolder. This file should be named as MAQXXXXX.MP4, where X is a number.

For Firmware Versions 2.80+

The videos should be copied into the “VIDEO” folder found on the root of your Memory Stick Duo. The files do not need to have a set name standard and both standard MP4 and H.264 files can exist in this folder.

You cannot update the Flash version on your PSP yourself. Sony will release updated for Flash through future Firmware Updates. Currently, the PSP uses Version 6 of Macromedia Flash.

If you are still using the default PSP background, it will change each month, the following is a list of the months and their designated color:

• January – Grey
• February – Yellow
• March – Light-Green
• April – Pink
• May – Dark-Green
• June – Light-Purple
• July – Light-Blue
• August – Blue
• September – Purple
• October – Yellow
• November – Brown
• December – Red

The PSP Giga-Pack is essentially the same as the inital PSP value pack, however a 1GB Sony Memory Stick Pro Duo is included, as well as other items.

The official Japanese release date was December 12th, 2004.

The official European release date was September 1st, 2005.

The official North American release date was March 24th, 2005.

There are several ways to update your PSP, please check below:

• Network Update: You can use the PSP’s Network Update feature to update your PSP if you have access to a Wi-Fi hotspot (wireless internet connection). The update feature will allow you to download the latest firmware version and update your console.

• Update via PC: If you do not have a wireless internet connection, you can download the update onto your PC and transfer the update file onto your PSP. The updates can be downloaded from Your PSP.

• UMD Update: Some UMD games come with a firmware update installed on the disk. You can update your PSP by accessing the UPDATE feature under the GAME menu on your PSP. Firmware versions vary on the disk depending on how old the game is.

For Firmware Versions < 2.80

You need to connect your PSP to your PC using a USB cable and activate the USB mode on your PSP (found under settings, second option from the top). Once connected, look inside the X:/PSP/PHOTOS folder (where X is your PSP Drive). Then all you have to do is drag and drop the photos into the folder!

Once you exit the USB mode on your PSP, access the PHOTO menu from the PSP menu and you should see your photos there. Best size is 480w x x272h.

For Firmware Versions 2.80+

You need to connect your PSP to your PC using a USB cable and activate the USB mode on your PSP (found under settings, second option from the top). Once connected, look inside the X:/PICTURE folder (where X is your PSP Drive). Then all you have to do is drag and drop the photos into the folder!

Once you exit the USB mode on your PSP, access the PHOTO menu from the PSP menu and you should see your photos there. Best size is 480w x x272h.

To share a game with another PSP, your will need to obtain a game displaying the game sharing icon. To share a game, enable the Wi-Fi switch on the PSP you want to share the game from and on any PSP you want to share the game with.

Browse to the game sharing option in the game you want to share and access the Game Sharing Icon on the other PSP(s) to search for the game.

When prompted, select the game available to share.

On the PSP that is sharing the game, accept the transfer and wait until the transfer is complete. Follow the instructions in the manual of the game to begin multi-player gaming!