How do I know what generation My PSP is?

Follow these simple steps to find the PSP firmware version.

  1. Turn on the PSP.
  2. Go to the Settings menu.
  3. Scroll down to the System Settings icon and press X.
  4. Scroll down to System Information and press X.
  5. The screen that opens displays the PSP’s MAC address, system software version, and nickname.

What is PSP date code?

Introduction[edit] Datecodes are found on the sticker behind the battery on the PSP. They can be useful in determining information about the unit without taking it apart or running 3rd party software.

What is the latest PSP firmware?

6.61
The current version of the software, 6.61, was made available on January 15, 2015. It is a minor update released more than three years after the release of the previous version 6.60 in 2011….PlayStation Portable system software.

Developer Sony Computer Entertainment
Initial release December 12, 2004 (as 1.00)
Latest release 6.61 / January 15, 2015

Can you downgrade PSP firmware?

Downgrading often requires upgrading: You can only use a down grader that goes from one firmware version to another, so most users will need to update their PSP to at least version 2.0 (USA) in order to then downgrade it to 1.5 or 1.0.

How can you tell the difference between PSP 1000 and 2000?

PSP-2000. Introduced in 2007, this model has been referred to as the “PSP Slim” because of its thinner and lighter size when compared to its predecessor, the PSP-1000. The screen was slightly improved over the previous model, and the PSP-2000 comes with double the system memory at 64 MB (but not usable by player).

When was PSP made?

It was first released in Japan on December 12, 2004, in North America on March 24, 2005, and in PAL regions on September 1, 2005, and is the first handheld installment in the PlayStation line of consoles….PlayStation Portable.

Original model of the PSP
Product family PlayStation
Type Handheld game console
Generation Seventh generation

How do I force update my PSP?

Turn the PSP on and navigate to the Settings menu and select System Update. When prompted, select Update via Internet. You will then have to either select your internet connection (if you’ve already set one up) or select [New Connection] and follow the steps to access your wireless internet connection.

Is PSP-1000 or 3000 better?

The PSP-3000 was released in 2008, following closely after the PSP-2000. It brought a brighter screen, earning it the nickname “PSP Brite,” and a slightly better battery. It is generally considered the best of the PSP models overall, though if you’re looking for homebrew capability, the PSP-1000 is still superior.