______________ __________ ______________ | | | | | | | | | _____________| | _____________| | | | | | | | | | | __________| | ----------------------------------------------------------------------- PlayStation Portable (PSP) A Basic Hardware FAQ Written by cvxfreak E-mail: FireEmblemPride[at]gmail[dot]com Copyright 2004-2006 by cvxfreak Version Final ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Pre-FAQ Notices: ---------------- ***This document is copyright 2004-2007 by cvxfreak. Sony Computer Entertainment owns the rights to the PlayStation Portable. I do NOT own the rights to the PlayStation Portable. I do not own the rights to any thing else mentioned in this FAQ that carries a copyright by its respective corporation, such as games, movies and music.*** ***Furthermore, only the websites mentioned below will be able to host this FAQ in the foreseeable future. Please do not ask. If you ask, your e-mail will be disregarded. These websites are: www.game-science.com, www.gamefaqs.com, faqs.ign.com, www.neoseeker.com, www.gamespot.com.*** ***This FAQ would not have been possible if it weren't for the assistance of many folks on GameFAQs and Gaming-Age. See Special Thanks for more details.*** ***The PSP Message Board on GameFAQs is an excellent source of questions that you may need answered immediately. Always check there for information you may not have found in this FAQ.*** ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Table of Contents ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. The PlayStation Portable 2. The System A. Price and Bundles B. Accessories C. Basic Pack vs. Value Pack (Japan) D. Battery Life E. System Settings, Etc. F. Version 2.60 (Japan) 3. PSP Music 4. PSP Photos 5. PSP Movies 6. Launch Game Titles 7. Frequently Asked Questions 8. Special Thanks 9. Conclusion + Updates ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. The PlayStation Portable ----------------------------------------------------------------------- After enjoying ten years of massive success in the home console market with the PlayStation and PlayStation 2, Sony Computer Entertainment has moved into the portable game market to expand its market and potential for your entertainment dollars. Dominated by Nintendo's Game Boy and Game Boy Advance and now the Nintendo DS for nearly two decades, the PSP may not have become the handheld leader, but it's still a great handheld with good games. But this FAQ isn't about the handheld war between Nintendo and Sony; this is about the PlayStation Portable itself. Sony announced the PlayStation Portable, more commonly known as the PSP at the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) 2003. Little became known of the system until much later, in 2004. And now, the system has launched in both Japan (December 2004) and North America (March 2005), and then finally in PAL territories in September 2005. Thanks to the right connections, I secured a Japanese unit when it first came out and am now writing this FAQ to help those who are having a tough time figuring out how the complicated thing works. Compared to previous handhelds, the PSP *is* quite complicated, but it doesn't have to be. Here are the official, unanalyzed specs of the PSP courtesy of Amir0x on Gaming-Age: ----- PSP CPU Core ------------ PSP CPU (System clock frequency 1~333MHz) 32MB Main Memory 4MD Embedded DRAM Media ----- UMD Drive (Playback only) Region Code Parental Control Format ------ PSP Game UMD Audio UMD Video Input/Output ------------ IEEE 802.11b (Wi-Fi) USB 2.0 (Target) Memory Stick PRO Duo IrDA IR Remote (SIRCS) 5V DC OUT Terminals for charging built-in battery Headphone/Microphone/Control connector -------- Control: -------- - Directional buttons (Up/Down/Right/Left) - Analog pad - Enter keys (Triangle, Circle, Cross, Square) - Left, Right keys (shoulder buttons) - START, SELECT, HOME - POWER On/Hold/Off switch - Brightness control, Sound Mode, Volume +/- - Wireless LAN On/Off switch - UMD Eject ------------ Size Details ------------ Dimensions: Approxately 170mm (L) x 74mm (W) x 23mm (D) Weight: Approximately 260g (including battery) -------------------- Other Specifications -------------------- Screen: 4.3 inch, 16:9 widescreen TFT LCD - 480 x 272 pixel (16.77 million colors) - Max. 200 cd/m2 (with brightness control) Built-in stereo speakers Built-in lithium-ion battery AC adaptor 128 bit AES encryption Individual ID for each PSP hardware unit ---------------- TECHNICAL SPECS: ---------------- PSP CPU CORE ------------ MIPS R4000 32bit Core 128bit Bus 1 - 333MHz @ 1.2V Main Memory :8MB(eDRAM) (**Changed to 32MB, 4MB embedded in May 2004) Bus Bandwidth :2.6GB/sec I-Cache, D-Cache FPU, VFPU (Vector Unit) @ 2.6GFlops 3D-CG Extended Instructions PSP Media Engine ---------------- MIPS R4000 32bit Core 128bit Bus 1 - 333MHz @ 1.2V Sub Memory:2MB(eDRAM) @ 2.6GB/sec I-Cache, D-Cache 90nm CMOS PSP Graphics Core 1 ------------------- 3D Curved Surface + 3D Polygon Compressed Texture Hardware Clipping, Morphing, Bone(8) Hardware Tessellator Bezier, B-Spline(NURBS) ex 4x4, 16x16, 64x64 sub-division PSP Graphics Core 2 ------------------- 'Rendering Engine' + 'Surface Engine' 256bit Bus, 1-166 MHz @ 1.2V (**Changed to 512bit Bus in final version) VRAM :2MB(eDRAM) Bus Bandwidth :5.3GB/sec Pixel Fill Rate :664 M pixels/sec max 33 M polygon /sec(T&L) 24bit Full Color:RGBA PSP Sound Core: VME ------------------- Reconfigurable DSPs 128bit Bus 166MHz @1.2V 5 Giga Operations /sec CODEC 3D Sound, Multi-Channel Synthesizer, Effecter, etc UMD(Universal Media Disc) ------------------------- 60mm Laser Diode:660nm Dual Layer :1.8GB Transfer Rate:11Mbps Shock Proof Secure ROM by AES Unique Disc ID AVC Decoder ----------- AVC(H.264) Decoder Main Profile Baseline Profile @Level1,Level2,Level3 2Hours(High Quality) - DVD movie 4Hours(Standard Quality) - CS Digital I/O ---- USB 2.0 Memory Stick Extension Port(reserved) Stereo Head phone Out Communication ------------- Wireless LAN (i802.11) IrDA USB 2.0 ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 2. The System ----------------------------------------------------------------------- ==================== A. Price and Bundles ==================== ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ North America ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ As of now, only the PSP Core Pack and the Entertainment Pack are available in North America; the Value and Giga Packs were discontinued. ----------------------- ---> PSP Core Pack <--- ----------------------- Official Pre-Tax Price: $169.99 USD Items Included: --------------- PSP Hardware PSP Battery Pack PSP AC Adapter -------------------------------- ---> PSP Entertainment Pack <--- -------------------------------- Official Pre-Tax Price: $219.99 USD Items Included: --------------- PSP Hardware PSP Battery Pack PSP AC Adapter 1GB Memory Stick Pro Duo ATV Off Road Fury: Blazin' Tails UMD Lords of Dogtown DISCONTINUED BUNDLES: ------------------------ ---> PSP Value Pack <--- ------------------------ Official Pre-Tax Price: $249.99 USD Items Included: --------------- PSP Hardware PSP Battery Pack PSP AC Adapter 32MB Memory Stick Pro Duo PSP Earphones/Earphones Remote PSP Protective Case w/ Handstrap PSP Cleaning Cloth Spiderman 2 UMD Movie (first 1 Million Systems) ----------------------- ---> PSP Giga Pack <--- ----------------------- Official Pre-Tax Price: $299.99 USD Items Included: PSP Hardware PSP Battery Pack PSP AC Adapter 1GB Memory Stick Pro Duo PSP Earphones/Earphones Remote PSP Protective Case w/ Handstrap PSP Stand PSP USB Connection Cable ------------------------------ ---> Wayne Gretzky Bundle <--- ------------------------------ Official Pre-Tax Price: $349.99 CDN Items Included: --------------- PSP Hardware PSP Battery Pack PSP AC Adapter 32MB Memory Stick Pro Duo PSP Earphones/Earphones Remote PSP Protective Case w/ Handstrap PSP Cleaning Cloth Spiderman 2 UMD Movie (first 1 Million Systems) Gretzky NHL PSP Software ~~~~~ Japan ~~~~~ Japan has received several bundles of the PSP. ------------------------ ---> PSP Basic Pack <--- ------------------------ Colors: Black, Metallic Blue, Pink, Silver Champagne Gold, Ceramic White Official Post-Tax Price: 20,790 Yen (~$160 USD) Items Included: --------------- PSP Hardware PSP Battery Pack PSP AC Adapter --------------------------------------------------- ---> Monster Hunter Portable 2nd Hunter's Pack <--- --------------------------------------------------- Colors: Champagne Gold Official Post-Tax Price: 27,300 Yen (~$230) Items Included: --------------- PSP Hardware PSP Battery Pack PSP AC Adapter Monster Hunter Portable 2nd Monster Hunter Portable 2nd Strap Monster Hunter Portable 2nd Case 2 Monster Hunter Portable faceplates Monster Hunter Portable plushies (?) DISCONTINUED: ------------------------ ---> PSP Value Pack <--- ------------------------ Colors: Black and Ceramic White Official Post-Tax Price: 26,040 Yen (~$250) Items Included: --------------- PSP Hardware PSP Battery Pack PSP AC Adapter 32MB Memory Stick Duo PSP Earphones/Earphones Remote PSP Protective Case w/ Handstrap ----------------------- ---> PSP Giga Pack <--- ----------------------- Colors: Black and Ceramic White Official Post-Tax Price: 31,290 Yen (~280) Items Included: PSP Hardware PSP Battery Pack PSP AC Adapter 1GB Memory Stick Duo PSP Earphones/Earphones Remote PSP Protective Case w/ Handstrap PSP Stand PSP USB Connection Cable ---------------------------------------------------------------- ---> Metal Gear Solid Portable Ops Konamistyle Premium Pack <--- ---------------------------------------------------------------- Colors: Camouflage Official Post-Tax Price: 27,800 Yen (~$230) Items Included: PSP Hardware PSP Battery Pack PSP AC Adapter Metal Gear Solid Portable Ops Metal Gear Solid Portable Ops case Metal Gear Solid Portable Ops pins ------------------------ ---> Loco Roco Pack <--- ------------------------ Colors: Black and Ceramic White Official Post-Tax Price: 24,800 Yen (~$215) Items Included: PSP Hardware PSP Battery Pack PSP AC Adapter 32MB Memory Stick Pro Duo Loco Roco ============== B. Accessories ============== These are official accessories for the Japanese release. Check out www.ebgames.com or www.gamestop.com for various American accessories from Pelican, Mad Catz and etc. ---------------- PSP Battery Pack ---------------- Official Post-Tax Price: 5080 Yen (~$48) ---------------------------------------- Description: The PSP Battery Pack comes with both the Basic (Japanese) and Value Packs, but spare batteries may be purchased for 5080 Yen in Japan. Depending on what the PSP is doing, these batteries may need to be recharged after 2-5 hours of use. See below for more information. -------------- PSP AC Adapter -------------- Official Post-Tax Price: 3675 Yen (~$35) ---------------------------------------- Description: Every PSP comes with an AC Adapter, although if you lose it, replacements sell for 3675 Yen in Japan. The AC Adapter works with old style Japanese PS2 cords as well as Xbox ones. It also functions at 100V to 240V so step down converters and the like aren't needed. ---------------------- XXXMB Memory Stick Duo ---------------------- 32MB Official Post-Tax Price: 2940 Yen (~$28) --------------------------------------------- Description: The Memory Stick Duo holds game saves as well as music, movie and image files. So far, the only official PSP-branded Memory Stick Duo on sale is the 32MB size (there's one packed into the PSP Value Pack). I can confirm that ANY Memory Stick Duo or Memory Stick PRO Duo with the Magic Gate symbol will work on the PSP, no matter what the size or brand. The two most prominent brands in the United States are Sony and SanDisk. In order to store a good amount of movie, music, image and game files, I would recommend getting a 256MB stick. A 512MB stick is also sufficient for those who plan to make the PSP the main portable movie and music player; there are also 1GB to 4GB sticks for those who really want the PSP to pack a media punch. Pricing for the various sticks, sizes and brands vary greatly; see your retailers for more details. ----------------------------- PSP Earphones/Earphone Remote ----------------------------- Official Post-Tax Price: 2940 Yen (~$28) ---------------------------------------- Description: Take your typical Sony-branded earphones and a volume remote for your music files (sort of like the iPod) and you've this accessory. The earphones/remote are included in the PSP Value Pack or sold separately for 2940 Yen in Japan, which seems a bit pricey. I've hardly used the remote myself (which seems to only fit the PSP), and there are better earphones out there for the price you pay. Still, if you must have official PSP branded phones, here they are. -------------------------------- PSP Protective Case w/ Handstrap -------------------------------- Official Post-Tax Price: 2100 Yen (~$20) ---------------------------------------- The PSP Protective Case comes with a Handstrap that's made seemingly of some leather or leather imitation. The Protective Case is thick and easily stores just the PSP and perhaps a Memory Stick Duo or three. Should your PSP fall, this will absorb the shock nicely. Although included in the Value Pack, the standalone pack is quite pricey at 2100 Yen. As with the earphones, Basic Pack buyers should only buy this if they must have PSP-branded accessories. ----------- PSP Headset ----------- Official Pre-Tax Price: $19.99 ------------------------------ This headset is used with the PSP version of SOCOM. --------- USB Cable --------- Official Post-Tax Price: Unavailable ------------------------------------ This is one accessory that doesn't seem to have an absolute official PSP release, which is quite surprising. The USB Cable the PSP needs to communicate with PCs for file transfers is also used for Sony's digital cameras; one end of the cable is the large USB head we've all come to know and love, the other end being much smaller to suit the size of small cameras. It doesn't come with any PSP bundle (which is stupid), but you're bound to find one at a store for just a few dollars or with your digital cameras, camcorders, etc. ----------------- Screen Protection ----------------- Official Post-Tax Price: Unavailable ------------------------------------ One huge flaw with the PSP is the unprotected screen. This was also a problem with the original GameBoy Advance model, but that screen wasn't particularly high quality or super delicate, and Nintendo fixed that with the GameBoy Advance SP (Am I asking for a PSP re-release? Nope!). Throughout Japan are various screen protectors; I believe an issue of Famitsu PSP comes with a screen protector. Others place a clear plastic over the screen to prevent scratches. Also, Sony considers the Protective Case as a means of screen protection. ==================================== C. Basic Pack vs. Value Pack (Japan) ==================================== This section is exclusively for Japan. Only the Value Pack is available in the U.S. at this time. This question should be clear enough for those who read the accessory section. But let's run through all the math and economics anyway for those who are wondering just which pack is the better value. I'll only list items included in the Value Pack but not the Basic Pack. The total is tabulated and analyzed afterwards. ----------------------------------------------------------------- | A C C E S S O R I E S | Basic Pack | Value Pack | ----------------------------------------------------------------- | 32MB Memory Stick Duo | +2940 Yen | Included | ----------------------------------------------------------------- | PSP Earphones/Earphones Remote | +2940 Yen | Included | ----------------------------------------------------------------- | PSP Protective Case w/ Handstrap | +2100 Yen | Included | ----------------------------------------------------------------- | TOTAL -----> | 28770 Yen | 26040 Yen | ------------------------------------------------------- | DIFFERENCE ---> | 2730 Yen (~$26) | --------------------------------------------- So, the big question is: which pack should [I] get? 1. Well, consider the nature of the packs. 2730 Yen will help pay for part of a game. But the accessories are a Protective Case with a Handstrap, a Memory Stick Duo and Earphones. 2. If you already own earphones and don't need a remote, then you can scratch that out (25830 Yen). 3. If you are good at protecting things or already own a case for a handheld system, then you don't need the Protective Case, and cheap handstraps can be bought that also work with GameBoy Advance and DS systems. So (23730 Yen). 4. If you already own a memory stick duo, then you certainly don't need to buy another one (20790 Yen). Overall, the Value Pack is the best deal since you won't ever have to worry about having the system unprotected and you'll have all the right accessories off the bat. If you didn't need one out of the three accessories, then getting the Value Pack would still be better since it'd be like you're getting the unneeded accessory for free. If you're already well equipped, then the Basic Pack is for you. As of the beginning of 2006, you're really better off with a Giga Pack, which will save you around $50 in the long run. =============== D. Battery Life =============== This is perhaps the most hotly contested issue of the PSP so far- the battery life. Well, 2-5 hours seems like the average, so I won't flaunt an official number for every scenario since every scenario is different. But yes, 2-5 hours is basically what you'll get. Here are the factors that affect battery life: - UMD Usage ----------- Is your game streaming off of the UMD constantly? Subtract. - Screen Brightness ------------------- Is your screen on the brightest setting? Subtract. - Wireless LAN -------------- Are you communicating with someone at the moment? Subtract. - Loading Times --------------- Does your game contain quite a bit of loading times? Subtract. - Volume -------- Are you keeping this loud or medium? Subtract. I still can't give you an exact number after all that, but here is a fantastic resource on battery life, from IGN. IGN tests the batteries under several separate and combined conditions and the results are quite varied. ---> http://psp.ign.com/articles/574/574557p1.html <--- UPDATE: ------- Corbie33 from the GameFAQs PSP message board was nice enough to give a personal battery test of the PSP. ---------------- | RIDGE RACERS | --------------------------------------------------------------------- | Ridge Racers | Highest Brightness | Max Volume | 5hrs 8 minutes | --------------------------------------------------------------------- | Ridge Racers | Medium Brightness | 3/4 Volume | 5hrs 52 minutes | --------------------------------------------------------------------- | Ridge Racers | Low Brightness | 1/2 Volume | 6hrs 24 minutes | --------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------- | MINNA NO GOLF PORTABLE | ---------------------------------------------------------------------- | Hot Shots Golf | Highest Brightness | Max Volume | 5hrs 40 minutes | ---------------------------------------------------------------------- | Hot Shots Golf | Medium Brightness | 3/4 Volume | 6hrs 31 minutes | ---------------------------------------------------------------------- | Hot Shots Golf | Low Brightness | 1/2 Volume | 7hrs 27 minutes | ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- | LUMINES | ----------------------------------------------------------------- | Lumines | Highest Brightness | Max Volume | 5hrs 3 minutes | ----------------------------------------------------------------- | Lumines | Medium Brightness | 3/4 Volume | 5hrs 48 minutes | ----------------------------------------------------------------- | Lumines | Low Brightness | 1/2 Volume | 6 hrs. 27 minutes | ----------------------------------------------------------------- ======================== E. System Settings, Etc. ======================== When you first turn your PSP on, you'll be prompted to select a few things. You can select between English and Japanese (this FAQ assumes you go with English). After that, you name your system (either in Roman Alphabet or Japanese Kana) and set the time, day, month and year (be honest! The system time settings are affecting more and more games). Once you're able to access the main menu, you can modify your settings even more. Look for the settings you need to change on the left-most option of the menu. =============================== F. Version 3.30 (North America) =============================== As of 2007, there have been various firmware updates. The latest version available for the PSP as of the latest version of this FAQ is 3.30. Here is the description straight from Sony's North American PSP website: "Game Support for PLAYSTATION¨Network titles has been expanded. Network Support for thumbnail images of items has been added under [RSS Channel]. Video Support for thumbnail images of videos that are stored in the "VIDEO" folder of Memory Stick Duoª media has been added. The following types of files can now be played in the "VIDEO" folder. MPEG-4/H.264 AVC Main Profile (AVC CABAC) video files of the following sizes: 720 X 480, 352 X 480, or 480 X 272 Depending on the data type, some files cannot be played. Settings [Use Wireless Hotspot] has been added as a feature under [Network Settings]." ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Background Color ----------------------------------------------------------------------- As of this FAQ, it is April, so the background color of your PSP background, if you do not use a wallpaper, is pink. ------------------------------------------ | Month | Background Color | ------------------------------------------ | January | White | | February | Light Yellow | | March | Pea Green | | April | Pink | | May | Green | | June | Light Purple | | July | Turquoise | | August | Dark Blue | | September | Purple | | October | Yellow | | November | Brown | | December | Red | ------------------------------------------ ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Date Format ----------------------------------------------------------------------- You have three options for your date format: YYYY/MM/DD - Year/Month/Day (this is used in Japan) DD/MM/YYYY - Day/Month/Year (this is used in Europe) MM/DD/YYYY - Month/Day/Year (this is used in the United States) ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Time Format ----------------------------------------------------------------------- You can choose from two types of time: 12 Hour Clock 24 Hour Clock If you choose the 12 Hour format, then you'll get the time along with PM or AM. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Time Zone ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Here are the available time zones on the PSP (and damnit I wish they'd stick to just a few +01:00 timezones! :P): ---------------------------------------------------------- | Time Zone | Country/City | ---------------------------------------------------------- | GMT -11:00 | Samoa Islands | | GMT -11:00 | Midway Islands | | GMT -10:00 | Hawaii | | GMT -09:00 | Alaska | | GMT -08:00 | Pacific Time (US, Canada) | | GMT -08:00 | Tijuana | | GMT -07:00 | Mountain Time (US, Canada) | | GMT -07:00 | Chihuahua | | GMT -06:00 | San Jose | | GMT -06:00 | Mexico City | | GMT -05:00 | Quito | | GMT -05:00 | Eastern Time (US, Canada) | | GMT -05:00 | Panama City | | GMT -05:00 | Bogota | | GMT -05:00 | Lima | | GMT -04:00 | Caracus | | GMT -04:00 | Santiago | | GMT -04:00 | Atlantic (Canada) | | GMT -04:00 | Puerto Rico | | GMT -04:00 | La Paz | | GMT -03:30 | Newfoundland | | GMT -03:00 | Sao Paulo | | GMT -03:00 | Buenos Aires | | GMT -01:00 | Azores | | GMT +00:00 | Casablanca | | GMT +00:00 | Dublin | | GMT +00:00 | Lisbon | | GMT +00:00 | Reykjavik | | GMT +00:00 | London | | GMT +01:00 | Amsterdam | | GMT +01:00 | Algiers | | GMT +01:00 | Andorra la Vella | | GMT +01:00 | Vienna | | GMT +01:00 | Windhoek | | GMT +01:00 | Oslo | | GMT +01:00 | Copenhagen | | GMT +01:00 | Zagreb | | GMT +01:00 | Sarajevo | | GMT +01:00 | San Marino | | GMT +01:00 | Skopje | | GMT +01:00 | Stockholm | | GMT +01:00 | Tunis | | GMT +01:00 | Tirana | | GMT +01:00 | Paris | | GMT +01:00 | Valletta | | GMT +01:00 | Vaduz | | GMT +01:00 | Budapest | | GMT +01:00 | Bratislava | | GMT +01:00 | Prague | | GMT +01:00 | Brussels | | GMT +01:00 | Belgrade | | GMT +01:00 | Berlin | | GMT +01:00 | Bern | | GMT +01:00 | Madrid | | GMT +01:00 | Monaco | | GMT +01:00 | Ljubljana | | GMT +01:00 | Luxembourg | | GMT +01:00 | Rome | | GMT +01:00 | Warsaw | | GMT +02:00 | Athens | | GMT +02:00 | Amman | | GMT +02:00 | Istanbul | | GMT +02:00 | Jerusalem | | GMT +02:00 | Cairo | | GMT +02:00 | Kiev | | GMT +02:00 | Sofia | | GMT +02:00 | Damascus | | GMT +02:00 | Tallinn | | GMT +02:00 | Nicosia | | GMT +02:00 | Vilnius | | GMT +02:00 | Bucharest | | GMT +02:00 | Beirut | | GMT +02:00 | Helsinki | | GMT +02:00 | Minsk | | GMT +02:00 | Johannesburg | | GMT +02:00 | Riga | | GMT +03:00 | Kuwait City | | GMT +03:00 | Baghdad | | GMT +03:00 | Manama | | GMT +03:00 | Moscow | | GMT +03:00 | Riyadh | | GMT +03:30 | Tehran | | GMT +04:00 | Abu Dhabi | | GMT +04:00 | Yerevan | | GMT +04:00 | Tbillsi | | GMT +04:00 | Baku | | GMT +04:00 | Muscat | | GMT +04:30 | Kabul | | GMT +05:00 | Karachi | | GMT +05:00 | Tashkent | | GMT +05:00 | Bishkek | | GMT +05:30 | Calcutta | | GMT +05:45 | Kathmandu | | GMT +06:00 | Astana | | GMT +06:00 | Dhaka | | GMT +07:00 | Bangkok | | GMT +08:00 | Kuala Lumpur | | GMT +08:00 | Singapore | | GMT +08:00 | Taipei | | GMT +08:00 | Perth | | GMT +08:00 | Beijing | | GMT +08:00 | Hong Kong | | GMT +09:00 | Seoul | | GMT +09:00 | Tokyo | | GMT +09:30 | Adelaide | | GMT +10:00 | Sydney | | GMT +12:00 | Wellington | | GMT +12:00 | Suva | ---------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Daylight Savings Time ----------------------------------------------------------------------- If you're in most parts of the the U.S. or other countries, then this setting applies to you (Japan does not observe DST). Standard should be the setting used from October until April and Daylight Saving should be used from April until October. However, in 2007, in the U.S. Daylight Savings Time was moved over a few weeks earlier into March and now ends in November. Be sure your PSP is timed correctly for the change. - Moving on to more system settings: ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Nickname ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Change your nickname to anything you want, in the Roman Alphabet or Japanese Katakana and Hiragana. You may also use symbols and numbers. As of 2007, multiple languages are supported. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- System Language ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Most languages whose countries have videogames are a relevancy are supported by the PSP. These included English, Japanese, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Chinese, Korean and Russian. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Battery Information ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Here is the information in the Battery Information section: Charge Level: XX% (shows percentage of battery remaining) Hours Left: X:XX (shows how much time is left on the battery***) Power Source: Battery / External (if its plugged in, it's external) Battery Status: In Use / Charging (if plugged in, it's charging) ***Assuming it stays at the current rate of consumption. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Format Memory Stick ----------------------------------------------------------------------- You will be prompted upon opening this menu. "Do you want to format the Memory Stick?" Yes or No Formatting a Memory Stick will delete all the data inside but add most of the folders necessary for PSP game saves. Do this function whenever you buy an additional memory stick duo for the PSP. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Restore Default Settings ----------------------------------------------------------------------- This will make all settings on the PSP at default. I don't know what exactly happens since I refuse to default my system, but anyone who knows should drop me an e-mail. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- System Information ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Here is the information displayed in this menu: MAC Address: XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX (for wireless networking) System Software: Version 1.00 (upgrades are sure to come) Nickname: The nickname of your system ----------------------------------------------------------------------- About PSP ----------------------------------------------------------------------- This is just a menu about the PSP and who helped develop it and the copyrights associated with the PSP. Moving on to Power Save Settings... - ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Backlight Auto-Off ----------------------------------------------------------------------- You can set the timing of the PSP's backlight. You can select "Off", "2 Minutes", "5 Minutes" and "10 Minutes." ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Auto Sleep ----------------------------------------------------------------------- You can set the timing of the PSP's sleep mode. You can select "Off", "5 Minutes", "10 Minutes" and "15 Minutes." ----------------------------------------------------------------------- WLAN Power Save ----------------------------------------------------------------------- You can set the WLAN Power Save function "On" of "Off." Now I'm not exactly sure how this function works, but it's supposed to save battery life. Moving on to Sound Settings... - ----------------------------------------------------------------------- AVLS ----------------------------------------------------------------------- You can turn AVLS "On" or "Off." If turned on, then the maximum volume that can be reached is just a bit over halfway of the PSP's maximum volume output. If I were to guess, I would say that AVLS stands for "Automatic Volume Limit Setting" or something of the sort. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Key Tone ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Notice the little click you hear whenever you select an option? You can turn it on or off. Moving on to Security Settings... - ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Change Password ----------------------------------------------------------------------- If you have a password (presumably for UMD movies with adult content not unlike DVDs), then you can change it or set it. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Parental Control Level ----------------------------------------------------------------------- You can set the Parental Control Level here but you must set the password in the above option and then enter it here. This feature is for parents who don't want their children watching violent or sexual content on the PSP. The feature is similar to most DVD players. Moving on to Network Settings... - ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Ad Hoc Mode ----------------------------------------------------------------------- You can set your PSP up for direct connection to another system in Automatic, 1ch, 6ch or 11ch modes. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Infrastructure Mode ----------------------------------------------------------------------- This sets a connection with other players using an access point. Set up your connection here. Moving on to Network Update... - ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Network Update ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Using the connection you established in Infrastructure Mode, you may connect to the Sony PSP network in order to get a software upgrade. A wireless network is probably needed. Moving on to USB Connection... - ----------------------------------------------------------------------- USB Connection ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Make sure a USB Cable is connected to the PSP as well as a PC, and then select this option. Do not leave the screen once a connection has been established. Once the PSP and PC are working together, you may add, remove or copy data from the memory stick duo and so forth. The rest will be covered under their appropriate sections. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 3. PSP Music ----------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- NOTICE: I do not support piracy. I have nothing to do with HOW you acquire your music, but I urge you to do it legally. This FAQ officially urges you to act legally when dealing with media files. ---- Don't have an iPod? Go get one! You won't? Well, the PSP is almost as good when it comes to quality music. The PSP supports WAV, MP3 and ATRAC format music. This means that music you download from iTunes and what not have to be converted from their M4P format over to MP3 before being functional on the PSP. (I'm not sure how to do that, so e-mail me if you know how). Kaz Hirai mentioned at CES that he took music that was purchased from Sony Connect, a legal music download service. It's very likely that the official music provider of the PSP will be the Sony Connect service. However, the prominence of the Sony Connect service as of 2007 is spotty at best. iTunes has removed security features from some of their EMI songs, so be sure to try those. In order to place MP3 or ATRAC files into your PSP, you should first format the Memory Stick Duo in the PSP (see above). Then, simply open up the files on the Memory Stick Duo using a PC connected to a PSP (or if you have a reader then you may use that, too). Open up the MUSIC file and drag your MP3 file into the folder. Then you may exit and access the Music section of your PSP and listen to your song. If the file format for your song is incorrect, then the PSP will not detect it (although the Memory Stick Duo will still hold it). --------------------------------------------------- IF YOU DO NOT WANT TO FORMAT YOUR MEMORY STICK DUO: --------------------------------------------------- Alternatively, you may create your music folder by going into the Memory Stick Duo from a PC (either by connecting with the PSP or using a Memory Stick reader). Access the PSP folder (or create one if you've got a new Memory Stick) and then create a folder that says "MUSIC". Now drag your MP3 files into it. ------------------------ WHEN LISTENING TO MUSIC: ------------------------ If you want to put the PSP in your pocket while listening to music, then flip the power button onto the hold position to keep the buttons from switching songs. If you want to access the other sections of the PSP, press START and then move the D-Pad to select other areas of the PSP. Once you actually access another section like the photo viewer, the music stops. -------------- MUSIC OPTIONS: -------------- Press the triangle button to access music options. You may switch to the new song from here (or by pressing left or right on the D-Pad), fast forward or rewind, among other things. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 4. PSP Photos ----------------------------------------------------------------------- The PSP's photo viewer allows for JPEG files to be, um, viewed on the, um PSP. Yeah, that sentence was really hard to type out. :P To view JPEG photos on your PSP, you must have a formatted Memory Stick Duo and within the PSP folder must be a folder named "PHOTO". If you format your Memory Stick Duo then you'll already have it. Drag your JPEG files into the folder and have yourself a party. --------------------------------------------------- IF YOU DO NOT WANT TO FORMAT YOUR MEMORY STICK DUO: --------------------------------------------------- Alternatively, you may create your photo folder by going into the Memory Stick Duo from a PC (either by connecting with the PSP or using a Memory Stick reader). Access the PSP folder (or create one if you've got a new Memory Stick) and then create a folder that says "PHOTO". Now drag your JPEG files into it. ------------------------------------------- TO MAKE AN IMAGE A TEMPORARY PSP BACKGROUND ------------------------------------------- There might be a way to make a permanent PSP background using one of your pictures, but I haven't found it. Select the image, and do what you want with it using the triangle options button. Then press the select button and it becomes your background. Once you access another section of the PSP, turn it off or play a game, the photo vanishes. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 5. PSP Movies ----------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- NOTICE: I do not support piracy. I have nothing to do with HOW you acquire your video content, but I urge you to do it legally. This FAQ officially urges you to act legally when dealing with media files. ---- The official website for PSP Video Content on a memory sticks is www.connect.com/psp. It comes with a video tutorial and some sampler video content. This is perhaps the biggest pain in the butt for the PSP, because even formatting your Memory Stick Duo with the PSP won't give you the results you need. Access the Memory Stick Duo folders from your PC (again, either through a connected PSP or your Memory Stick reader). Now, create a folder OUTSIDE the PSP folder. This is very crucial. The name of the folder must be "mp_root". Next, open up your mp_root folder and create the folder "100mnv01". Good. Now, the PSP only reads MPEG4 movie files. There are programs out there that allow you to convert AVI, WMV and other files over to MPEG4 format, but I won't provide them here in the best interest of anti- piracy. Once you [legally] obtain your MPEG4 file, it must be named "M4VXXXXX". The 5 Xs may be any numbers of your choice (for example, your file type can be named "M4V12345" or "M4V54321" and etc.). Make sure everything is in CAPS. Once your video is named appropriately, drag it into the "100mnv01" folder and then you may view it on your PSP. --------------------------------- IF YOUR MPEG4 FILE FAILS TO WORK: --------------------------------- It seems as if your computer will need the latest edition of Apple Quicktime in order for the files to be read by the PSP. Download it here: ---> http://www.apple.com/quicktime/download/ <--- If your movie still fails to work, double check your file names and file formats. Make sure the video functions on a PC because if it doesn't, then there's little chance it'll function on a PSP. Once you get a movie running, you have several options. If it is a FULL SCREEN movie, then you can zoom in or go fullscreen. The PSP does an especially good job at making fullscreen movies look proportionate on the PSP's widescreen. ------------------------------ IF YOUR VIDEO LOOKS LIKE CRAP: ------------------------------ If your video looks like crap on the PSP, it'll look like crap on your PC and most other movie players such as the 5th generation iPod that plays video. If your video is native to another format, try different conversion settings, mainly higher quality ones. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 6. Launch Game Titles ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Here is a list of all titles that launched with a PSP on December 12, 2004 in Japan. Each game has a message board on GameFAQs you can use to discuss it. -------------------------------------------------------- | Armored Core: Formula Front | From Software | -------------------------------------------------------- | Lumines | Q Entertainment | -------------------------------------------------------- | Mahjong Fight Club | Konami | -------------------------------------------------------- | Minna no Golf Portable | SCEJ | -------------------------------------------------------- | Ridge Racers | Namco | -------------------------------------------------------- | Vampire Chronicle: The Chaos Tower | Capcom | -------------------------------------------------------- Here is a list of all titles that launch before or with the PSP on March 24, 2005 in North America. -------------------------------------------------------------- | NFL Street 2 Unleashed | Electronic Arts | -------------------------------------------------------------- | Ape Escape: On The Loose | SCE | -------------------------------------------------------------- | Lumines: Puzzle Fusion | Ubisoft | -------------------------------------------------------------- | Metal Gear Acid | Konami | -------------------------------------------------------------- | Ridge Racer | Namco | -------------------------------------------------------------- | Untold Legends: Brotherhood of the Blade | SCE | -------------------------------------------------------------- | Darkstalkers Chronicle: The Chaos Tower | Capcom | -------------------------------------------------------------- | Tiger Woods PGA Tour | Electronic Arts | -------------------------------------------------------------- | Twisted Metal: Head On | SCE | -------------------------------------------------------------- | Tony Hawk's Underground 2 Remix | Activision | -------------------------------------------------------------- | Wipeout Pure | SCE | -------------------------------------------------------------- | Gretzky NHL | SCE | -------------------------------------------------------------- | Need for Speed Underground Rivals | Electronic Arts | -------------------------------------------------------------- | Spiderman 2 | Activision | -------------------------------------------------------------- | NBA | SCE | -------------------------------------------------------------- | World Tour Soccer | SCE | -------------------------------------------------------------- | Dynasty Warriors | Koei | -------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 7. Frequently Asked Questions ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Q: How much is the PSP? A: In Japan, 19800 Yen for a Basic Pack; 26040 Yen for a Value Pack. In the United States, $250 for the Value Pack only. ----------- Q: How powerful is the PSP? A: Its capabilities rival that of the PlayStation 2 and similar, although there are people who believe it's closer to the Dreamcast as well. It is basically one generation ahead of the DS and two ahead of the GameBoy Advance. ----------- Q: Should I get a PSP or a DS? A: You might as well go with the middle ground and get a GBASP. Or maybe even an N-Gage. A Swan Crystal perhaps? Seriously, go look at some game reviews and see which systems suit you best. The PSP, DS and GBASP all fulfill different needs for gamers, so it's best to check out what you like, how much you're willing to spend and what experiences you want in the future. Alternatively, you may just get the DS and PSP like I did (DS plays GBA games) and be happy with both. You can't beat owning all the mainstream systems on the market. ----------- Q: What is the best game available for PSP? A: Please check GameRankings.com or MetaCritic.com for the best scores. Generally, most PSP gamers will favor titles like Lumines and its sequel, the Grand Theft Auto Stories series, WipeOut Pure, Tekken Dark Resurrection and Ridge Racers, to name a few. ----------- Q: What Memory Sticks are compatible with PSP? A: Memory Stick Duo and Memory Stick Pro Duo of any capacity are compatible with the PSP. Make sure when you buy your storage device that it has the Magic Gate symbol. San Disk and Sony are the most prominent producers of Memory Stick Duo and Pro Duos. SanDisk produces PSP branded memory sticks in the USA. ----------- Q: Is there a region lock on the PSP? A: Only UMD movies are region locked. The Spiderman 2 UMD that came with Value Pack PSP systems in the US only work on US PSP systems. All software released in the US and Japan thus far work on all PSP regions. ----------- Q: Does PSP connect to PS2 and PSP? A: Yes, it does. Metal Gear Acid on the PSP connects to Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater on the Japanese PS2 via the USB Cable. Each game unlocks extras in the other. At CES 2005, Kaz Hirai, CEO of SCEA recently mentioned that more PS2 and PSP games will interact with each other, such as completing part of an adventure at home and the other part on the go. Connectivity between the PSP and PS2 will be, at heart, similar to the GameCube and GBA. PSP also connects to the PS3. Please see a PS3 FAQ or other source for information on that. ----------- Q: What is the PSP game media called? A: It's called the UMD, which stands for "Universal Media Disc". There are three different UMDs. There is a Music UMD, Movie UMD and Game UMD. The name is actually slightly misleading, since the UMD is not universal (you can only use it on a PSP). It's universal in a sense that it may be used for music, movies and games, not the fact it works on different media players. ----------- Q: What movies are coming to UMD? A: Various news websites have the complete list of titles coming out, so be sure to visit those. There are probably over a hundred movies out already, including pornography for Japan, anime, Hollywood movies and cartoons. As of 2007, the prominence of UMD movies and music in most shops is almost nill. That's because the format failed to sell well. Therefore, new releases may have slowed to a crawl. ----------- Q: When will PSP launch in North America and Europe? A: It launched in North America on March 24, 2005, and in Europe on September 1, 2005. ----------- Q: If I buy a PSP from Japan and set the system to English, will games play in English? A: Unfortunately, no, the games will still be in Japanese. And this goes for other languages, eventually. Some games may be set to display the language your PSP system displays, so check on the specific game you are looking for. ----------- Q: I can't get my video files to work on my PSP. What's wrong? A: There might be a few problems. You might have incorrectly set up or named the folders required for movies. You also need Quicktime on your computer in order for mp4 files to be read by your computer properly. Make sure the filename of the actual video file is also named correctly. See the movie encoding section for complete details. ----------- Q: Will flash drives work with the PSP? A: I've never used a flash drive myself, so I'm not certain. It's likely that flash drives you type A - type A USB cables and not type A - type B like the PSP, so I don't think they'll work. ----------- Q: Do you need a PC to use the PSP? A: You don't need a PC per se, but it's much easier handling files with one. You won't be able to transfer music, movies or pictures onto the PSP without a PC, but you can still play games no problem. The same goes with Macs. ----------- Q: Do you need a high quality PC to use the PSP? A: As with the above question, no you don't. My desktop computer was over three years old and has slower USB ports, but the PSP still communicated with the computer without problems. I have since began using Apple computers with OSX 10.4 Tiger, and they also run well with the PSP when connected. ----------- Q: Do Macs communicate with PSP? A: Macs communicate with PSP as well as PCs. Macs detect PSPs as they would a digital camera or any other external storage device. ----------- Q: Do WMA file types work on the PSP? A: Yes, alongside MP3 and ATRAC. ----------- Q: Is there a way to prevent fingerprints from getting on the PSP? A: Unfortunately, no, you'll get fingerprints on the PSP no matter how hard you try to avoid it, unless you tried latex gloves, but there's a risk of scratching the system with those. It's best just to live with this, and as my friend Defensor suggests, keep a soft cloth with you to clean the prints off when you're done playing (the US Value Pack comes with one). The cloth I suggest the most is cloth that is used especially for eyeglasses or sunglasses. This will clean the PSP without scratching its protective coating. ----------- Q: Do PSP discs really fly out of the system or is it some hoax? A: I can personally confirm that the PSP, if held and moved a certain way, can launch its discs out of the system. This is quite dangerous, but seems to have been eliminated with the latest batch of Japanese systems and all US systems. ----------- Q: So how do I get a PSP disc to launch out of the drive? A: I DO NOT SUGGEST YOU DO THIS. IT MAY DAMAGE YOUR SYSTEM IN THE LONG RUN, AND YOUR GAME TITLE MAY BE DAMAGED OR SHATTERED AS A RESULT OF CARELESSNESS. I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR WHAT HAPPENS TO YOUR PSP IF YOU GO AGAINST THE OFFICIAL SUGGESTION OF THIS FAQ. Basically, the PSP has pretty good protection for launching discs. If you release the disc and leave it in the PSP, you can shake the PSP and the disc won't come out. But, if you hold your PSP at an angle, and open the disc drive, while giving your PSP a good jolt forward and sideways while applying pressure to the sides of the system, your disc will indeed fly out. BUT THIS IS NOT SUGGESTED. ----------- Q: Are dead pixels a real problem? A: Of course they are, and dead pixels are a problem for the GBA and DS as well. Basically, Sony isn't going to replace your system if it has dead pixels, at least for the time being. Residents of Japan get a 1 year warranty on their PSP, so unless you have connections in Japan, importers won't be able to get a repair anyway. In the United States, Sony at first decided not to make replacements, but complaints made them change their minds. PSP systems under warranty will be replaced or repaired if dead pixels are that much of a problem. ----------- Q: What is a dead pixel? A: A dead pixel is a pixel on the PSP screen that stays at a certain color and no matter what's on the screen it stays at that color. Some systems don't have any, while some have many. Some people learn to live with it, while others can't stand it. Nintendo's stance with their portable systems (DS/GBA/GBASP/GBm) is to give the dead-pixel system a try to see if it really bothers you, and if it does, Nintendo will replace it. Sony, on the other hand, isn't taking any replacements right now in Japan, and seems to be taking repairs and replacements in the US for now. ----------- Q: Can game saves be e-mailed to other people? A: Definitely. Since the PSP memory stick duo or pro duo communicates with a PC, you can bring over saved game data to your PC and then email it to a friend. I have done this myself, and there have been no problems whatsoever. GameFAQs and other PSP sites host PSP game saves for gamers to download. ----------- Q: Should import European gamers get a Japanese PSP or a US one? A: Now that the system is out, neither one, really, even though they can buy it for cheaper outside Europe. In 2006, Sony Europe recently had online retailer Lik-Sang shut down due to sales of Japanese PSP systems to the UK. A lawsuit apparently ran Lik-Sang out of business. I personally despise Sony for making such a draconian move that is, on all things, anti-consumer. Sony Europe does not want Europeans importing PlayStation products from elsewhere because they will lose sales. Play-Asia also does not ship non- European PSP and PS3 products to Europe. If Sony Europe allowed this, then their overpriced (compared to other countries) products will not sell as well. So, unfortunately Europeans must stick to their own region for games. ----------- Q: Is there a way to override the UMD Movie region lock? A: There are special firmwares that seem to allow this. However, I do not want to explain this illegal procedure in the FAQ. Use Google if you would like to know. ----------- Q: How much does software range for? A: PSP software in Japan ranges from 100 Yen to 4800 Yen. In the U.S., it ranges from 14.99 to $49.99. Notable exceptions include special gift box games, such as Shin Sangoku Musou Treasure Box in Japan, and the Dynasty Warriors equivalent in the U.S. Games that don't sell well will generally be discounted quickly. Games that sell well are likely to put onto the Greatest Hits lineup. ----------- Q: Have any firmware PSP updates been released? A: 3.30 is the latest firmware after so many Sony has released. There are many more to come, so stay tuned to PSP websites that cover them. ----------- Q: Can PSP run emulators of older systems? A: Yes, but I won't tell you how because it's illegal to download ROMS of games, and all games should be bought, not downloaded illegally. ----------- Q: What's this about necessary firmware to run the latest games? A: To curb piracy rampant with early firmware versions for PSP, Sony and other publishers are making firmware updates mandatory for certain games. Some people deal with this by leaving their older PSPs untouched and buying ones they will update. ----------- Q: Do I need a PlayStation 3 to download PSone titles for the PSP? A: As of April 2007, yes you do. Through the PlayStation 3's network shop, you buy your game and transfer it to your PSP provided you have firmware 3.30 or so. As of now, buying through the PSP or a computer is not possible. ----------- Q: What's this about special firmwares? A: Some developers outside Sony make unofficial firmwares that contain special features, like running emulators, or bypassing regional codes. These are not supported by Sony and you void your warranty by using them. Whether you want to is up to you, but be sure to make sure you know what you do with your PSP. I am not responsible for any damage you do to your PSP as a result of unauthorized action. My _official_ suggestion is not to dabble in these. Feel free to e-mail me more questions. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 8. Special Thanks ----------------------------------------------------------------------- This FAQ would not be possible without the assistance of many people: 0. Family and friends (of course). ---------- 1. Jonnyram (www.game-science.com) for getting the PSP for me and not charging $200 extra for one! Jonnyram also provided the translations to the official colors of the PSP background during a given month. ---------- 2. Miss Meiko at GameFAQs for showing me the file names of the PSP photo and music sections. ---------- 3. Marty Chinn at Gaming-Age for showing me how to encode videos. ---------- 4. Defensor at Gaming-Age for encoding help over AIM. ---------- 5. Amir0x at Gaming-Age for providing the specs of the PSP. ---------- 6. CJayC for hosting this on GameFAQs. ---------- 7. The guys at IGN FAQs for hosting this there. ---------- 8. Sony Computer Entertainment, for making the PSP. ---------- 9. corbie33 for information on the PSP battery life under certain conditions. ---------- 10. The countless other people who provided my knowledge for this document. If I forgot you, let me know! ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 9. Conclusion + Updates ----------------------------------------------------------------------- THIS DOCUMENT IS INCOMPLETE AT THIS TIME. This FAQ will be updated as time comes by and information on the European launch surfaces. Please refer to psp.ign.com, www.game- science.com, or other websites for PSP news and information. -------- UPDATES: -------- -------------- April 16, 2007 -------------- Just added miscellaneous information. I don't AIM for this FAQ to be a complete PSP resource anymore because there's so much of the system to cover that I haven't dabbled in myself. I'm restricting updates to once a year and sticking to the basics of the PSP, not the specific details. --------------- January 1, 2006 --------------- Added a few tidbits about the Giga Pack here and there. I hope to update this more as time goes on. -------------- March 26, 2005 -------------- I adjusted various information to cover the US launch. Also, I added a few more questions, added a link or two, and discussed the firmware update. --------------- January 9, 2005 --------------- Added a few new questions I've received in my email box. I revised a few details in the FAQ as well, and added more information on movies and music filetypes. ----------------- December 21, 2004 ----------------- Started and finished version 0.1 of the FAQ. Submitted to GameFAQs and others.