PSP imports

[re_ewind]

im looking at buying a PSP, ive seen many different places to import one from and was wondering if there are any obvious differences if i was to import a PSP? anything i wont be able to do?

cheers

[active32]

u need to try and get a 1.5 or below version to be able to play emu's etc

[re_ewind]

emu's?? excuse my ignorence! would i be better waiting til september for the UK launch?

[NiCkO]

uk launch = play any genuine umd (game) from shops, usa/jap or uk

shopping for a 1.5 version, either usa, or jap = all the above, but able to play homebrew from mem card (emulators/home made games/applications) and some retail ISO games from memory card.

[SiE]

uk version is gonna have firmware 2.0. Very bad. Get one now while you can and make sure its a 1.5 not 1.51 or 1.52. you will not regret it =)

[bogholland]

it better to get an import because then up have te multiregion and u do not need to upgrade

[B16MCC]

Couple of points to think about. As the guys have mentioned , there is a current hack still very much in development that allows you to play homebrew software from your memory stick. There's several 'Loaders' available that will run SOME games , however as mentioned this is only possible on a psp with firmware version 1.50

If you buy online , there's no way you can know what the firmware is unless you ask the retailer before you buy it . Even then they may not comit to what version it is, as they have no way of knowing themselves unless they open the sealed packaging.

Next, personally I think the value pack is a waste of time, ear phones are poor quality, memory stick is tiny, and there are much better cases. All of the items in the value pack are better bought afterwards because you can choose better quality equivelants.

The only other thing to bare in mind is, do you intend to ever buy UMD movies for it ? If so, then you need to know that USA psp's are region 1 and will not play UK sourced UMD movies. However JAP psp's are region 2, same as UK. Games however are not region coded, any psp will play any game.

Hope this helps.

[Clubber Lang]

Couple of points to think about. As the guys have mentioned , there is a current hack still very much in development that allows you to play homebrew software from your memory stick. There's several 'Loaders' available that will run SOME games , however as mentioned this is only possible on a psp with firmware version 1.50

If you buy online , there's no way you can know what the firmware is unless you ask the retailer before you buy it . Even then they may not comit to what version it is, as they have no way of knowing themselves unless they open the sealed packaging.

Next, personally I think the value pack is a waste of time, ear phones are poor quality, memory stick is tiny, and there are much better cases. All of the items in the value pack are better bought afterwards because you can choose better quality equivelants.

The only other thing to bare in mind is, do you intend to ever buy UMD movies for it ? If so, then you need to know that USA psp's are region 1 and will not play UK sourced UMD movies. However JAP psp's are region 2, same as UK. Games however are not region coded, any psp will play any game.

Hope this helps.

Well said, very clear explanation for the noobs.

[REDBU11]

i just bought one online 1.5 firmware on all the psp they have and uk based £184

[re_ewind]

i just bought one online 1.5 firmware on all the psp they have and uk based £184

could you let me know where u bought this from mate please

cheers

[re_ewind]

is there a crucial difference between a 1.5 firmware and later ones? is it just being able to play games from the memory card?

cheers

[Andy]

to cut it short

1.5 = play emulators and 'hax0r3d' games

other firmwares = just original games

2.0 = just orignals and gay web browser

pretty much it m8

[REDBU11]

ALL BRAND NEW

japanese version (although its still in english)

PACK- 1: PSP VALUE PACK.

FIRMWARE IS 1.50 ON ALL MACHINES



128 IN STOCK READY FOR SHIPPING FROM UK!!!!




PSP Hardware (PSP-1000K Value Pack)

PSP Memory Stick Duo 32MB

PSP Headphones With Remote Control

PSP Soft Case & Hand Strap

PSP AC Adapter (100V - 240V, 50/60Hz, works worldwide)

PSP Battery Pack.

FREE: SCREEN PROTECTOR + CAR CHARGER!!!

£184.99

FREE SPECIAL DELIVERY

ACCS, CLEAR HOUSINGS, USB CABLES + MORE HERE:

ALL SCREENS ARE CHECKED BEFORE SHIPPING IS MADE.



GAMES ETC FOUND HERE

http://www.aboveconnection.co.uk/psp.html

Had mine the next day and brilliant with answering all emails etc

[Andy]

If only i knew that site before ordering from lik-sang

[REDBU11]

my mate got stung with £20 customs bill 2 weeks after having his from lik sang and it had 1.52 firmware so be warned , try and cancel ure order

[Andy]

my mate got stung with £20 customs bill 2 weeks after having his from lik sang and it had 1.52 firmware so be warned , try and cancel ure order

too late mate, lol

[Scottio200]

hmm i like the look of the clear faceplate on there, bet its crap quality though

cheers
Scottio

[aboveconnection]

hi,
thanks for the link redbull,
i hope you like it.

@ Scottio200 i bet you they are not ;-)

[2die4]

@ andy, let me know when you get your PSP, where it was sent from. Reason I'm asking is that I ordered the E3 DVD and a few PSP bits and bobs such as USB/charger cables and desktop chargers from Lik-Sang about 2 weeks ago. They arrived today complete with a customs bill of about £10 as they stated the full value of my order on the customs slip. What was even more weird was they were sent from DVDBOXOFFICE in Canada and not Lik-Sang ?!

[Andy]

Looking at tracking its been shipped from 'CHEK LAP KOK' HK

lol funny name hahaha

Im dreading the import tax/customs bill at the mo