PSP Emulator

The JPCSP emulator is a Java emulator for the Playstation Portable (PSP).

PSP emulation is still relatively new with few emulators that can play more than a few games, however the JPCSP team have begun well.

If you wish to experiment or make your own PSP 'homebrew' games or demos then having the JPCSP emulator to develop on is a useful development tool.

The JPCSP is a young emulator with a fledgling community - but it is growing and development is continuing. They have recently ported the Java version of the emulator to C++ so that should enable people with less able PC hardware to use the system at decent speeds. Or that is the hope. This review is for the Java version, but it is encouraging to see further development to improve the performance of the emulator.

Configuration of the JPCSP Emulator

The demos that come with the download all work straight away after installation with no additional configuration.
The configuration options are simple in that they are mostly to do with experimental features, compatibility features (that is, tweaking these one at a time to try to find a combination that will work with a particular game), or setting your preferred controls setup.
You don't need to know the terminology or jargon to try tweaking the compatibility features. Just make sure you take a note of the settings before you start tweaking them so that you can get back to where you were before you started. Since everything is emulated is is incredibly unlikely that you will do damage to your PC by changing the settings - all that will happen is the game will not work correctly. Just restart the emulator, reset the settings to what they were, load the emulated software then try again.

Summary

I was pleasantly surprised by the JPCSP emulator. I didn't know what to expect - but it runs well although it is still a little rough around the edges (it shows its youth). If the JPCSP emulator gets more development work I think it will become a great tool for demo makers, homebrew developers and emulation enthusiasts alike.

Installation 9/10 (you need to install the latest Java runtime first)

Configuration 9/10 (nothing much to do, except tweaks for compatibility)

Compatability 6/10 (homebrew/demos work without a hitch, compatible games list is growing)

Overall 8/10

How To Install and Run the JPCSP Emulator

 The 'in a nutshell' things you have to do to get the JPCSP emulator installed and running:

• Ensure your PC hardware is up to the task (see hardware requirements below)
• Get the latest Java Runtime (since this emulator works on Java)
• download the Official JPCSP emulator
• Run the emulator (making sure java is setup correctly)

More detail below on how to achieve these steps.

PC Hardware Requirements

The JPCSP emulator for the PSP runs on Java. This means that it will run slightly slower than an emulator written in C/C++. This slowdown will only be significant if you have older hardware. If you own older hardware you may wish to look elsewhere for your free PSP emulation needs.
The JPCSP emulator is being developed and its performance will improve over time (not to mention their C/C++ port of the emulator which will also help).
If you have a machine with the following specs (or there about) you will be able to run the emulator easily:

• XP/Vista 32bit/64bit
• CPU – Intel Core 2 Duo @3.2ghz or better
• GPU – Nvidia GeForce 8600GT or better (or equivalent e.g. ATI HD2600) (if 3d games)
• 512MB (1GB RAM on Vista)

Some games may still give poor frame rates - but as the JPCSP emulator matures so will the performance of the emulator.


Download Links

-Lates PSP Emulator

PSP Custom Firmware 6.xx Pro-B10

This is the New Custom Firmware (CFW) 6.60 Pro B-10 for all PSP Models.
This is a Light CFW (LCFW) so this will work on PSP 3000 and Go.

Installation for PSP 1000 and 2000

-After Downloading the files and extracting them you should see a CIPL folder, FastRecovery folder and a PROUPDATE folder. Take the PROUPDATE and CIPL flasher folders and place them in the ms0:/PSP/GAME folder for either OFW or CFW install and then exit USB mode. On the XMB run the PRO UPDATE and then let it reboot, once you've done that, run the CIPL flasher, if you have one installed already, reinstall it and your done you now have CFW 6.60PRO B-10

Installation for PSP 2000 V2, 3000 and GO

-After Downloading the files and extracting them, take the PROUPDATE folder and place it in the ms0:/PSP/GAME folder as well as the FastRecovery Folder. then exit USB mode and go to the PSP XMB. Run the PRO UPDATE and then let it reboot. After that use the Fast Recovery as your recovery menu and plugin manager.


Download Link:

-6.60 Pro-b10

PSP Custom Firmware 6.xx ProMod-B10

This is only a MOD of the PRO-CFW.

I know there is no such of a difference but there are a few changes to it.

Changelog

-Ability to enable or disable vsh menu
-Recovery menu - configuration - use vsh menu
-Hold R and start Fast Recovery
-Ability to enable/disable Parental Control for game backups (ISO and CSO)
-Optimized default settings
-Ability to reset CFW settings
-Hold L and start FastRecovery
-IrShell blocked from games (issue 197)
-Fixed text files in /seplugins folder

Installation of the CFW:

-Copy the Fast Recovery & the Pro Updater to ms0: /PSP/GAME/...

-Starts the Pro Updater confirm (with X)

-Fast Recovery, start it always, then if  your PSP is completely switched or Freezes.

NOTE:

-This are only for PSP 1000 and 2000

Download LINKS

-6.60 ProMod-B10

-6.39 ProMod-B10

-6.35 ProMod-B10

-6.20 ProMod-B10

PSP Custom Firmware 6.60 ME and LME 1.8

Finally ! There's an update from Neur0n , including the recovery menu and the bug fixes :D

It's the Light Speed Final CFW

CFW 6.60 Minimum Edition for 01g, 02g model by neur0n

What is this?

-This is CFW that workrs on PSP1000 and PSP2000.

The degree of stability is still unknown.
Please test it on your own and refer to different people's test reports.

From 4.01M33 - OK
From 5.00M33 - OK
From 5.50GEN - OK(may need to edit version.txt)
From 5.50Prometheus - OK(may need to edit version.txt)
From 6.20TN-D - OK
From 6.37ME - Error
From 6.38ME - OK
From 6.39ME - OK
From 6.20PRO-B4 - Error
From 6.35PRO-B4 - Error
From 6.20PRO-B5 - OK
From 6.35PRO-B5 - OK
From 6.39PRO-B6 - OK

How to Install
First, you need to install CFW or HEN (Exploiter) in your PSP.

1. copy UPDATE folder at ms0:/PSP/GAME/.
2. Put 6.60 official update at ms0:/PSP/GAME/UPDATE/660.PBP, or let the program download it for you can use a wifi connection.
3. Run installer from xmb.
4.Press the × button appears with the "Press X to start the update.", To begin the installation.

Appears as if "Battery has to be at least at 78", can not be installed, please charge until the battery power is 78% or more. In addition, you can also skip the warning to start button while holding down the L button + /\.

5.Since official updater to start and follow the installation instructions.

Please make sure that when you return to the XMB and the installation is complete, the system software of System Settings - - body information it has not been configured to"6.60 ME-1.8".

Features

-Hold R trigger and turn on the psp, you can enter recovery menu.
-Hold Home button and turn on the psp, you can Boot OFW.

About translating the recovery menu

To translate the recovery ,create a text file in ms0:/seplugins/xx_recovery.txt or flash1:/xx_recovery.txt .

"xx" is the language code of your language.

es - spanish
en - english
fr - french
de - german
it - italian
ja - japanese
ko - korean
nl - netherlands
pt - portuguese
ru - russian
ch1 - chinese simplified
ch2 - chinese traditional

Vsh Menu: ms0:/seplugins/xx_vshmnu.txt
To use custom font in Recovery Menu, put font data at ms0:/seplugins/xx_ftable.bin.("xx" is the language code)

History

v1.8
-QuickFix version of the game because there was some bug can not start
v1.7
- Fixed a freeze bug when enter sleep with SpeedUpMs option is Enabled.
-Added a Text color option in Recovery menu.
-Refactor code.
v1.6
-Change CPU clock from 199/99 to 200/100.;
-Update VshMenu. Now you can use translate text.
-Fixed a ISO size when dump it through USB in XMB.
v1.5
-Added a 199/99 CPU clock.
-Fixed a bug in VshMenu when save config.
-Optimizing the patch.
v1.4
-Fixed USB Connect in Recovery menu.(05g only).
-Update VshMenu.
v1.3
-Added Backup/Restore Netconfig option in Recovery menu.
-Fixed a bug when Use VshMenu while using RemotePlay, Skype, 1seg and PSN-store.
v1.2
-Update RecoveryMenu.
-Added a 166/83 CPU clock.
v1.1
-Update version.txt loading. Now you can load txt from ms0:/seplugins/version.txt.
-Update NidResolver for FuSa_SD.prx.
v1
-Fixed a bug in sctrlHENPatchSyscall.
beta3
-Fixed a bug when use Normal_driver.
-Fixed a bug when selece Video on XMB.
beta2
-Fixed a bug when execute converted PS1.
beta
-First release.

DOWNLOAD Links :

-6.60 ME 1.8

-6.60 LME 1.8

For any problems , wrong , messed up or deleted links , kindly report so I can update or fix them.