Final firmware downgrader available

Posted Jul 5th 2006 9:31PM by David Hinkle
Filed under: Downloads, Hacks

Chalk the tardiness of reporting this up to the holiday, but the final version of the 2.50/2.60 downgrader has been released to the eager PSP homebrew community, one who's strength already rivals that of your favorite super hero. Of course, it goes without saying that attempting to utilize this program is purely an "attempt at your own risk" endeavor. Also, it should be noted that certain PSPs will not be capable of utilizing this program, so make sure you read the instructions carefully before giving it a go.

Tags: downgrader, playstation, portable, psp, sony

Related Headlines

PSP is number 1 in Japan the first half of 2008 (29 days ago - 21 Comments)
PSP-3000 scanlines a hardware feature; no fix planned (10 days ago - 79 Comments)
PSP Firmware 5.00 now available (16 days ago - 80 Comments)
Microscopic look at PSP-3000 reveals reasons behind interlacing (Yesterday - 27 Comments)
PSP Brite is impervious to hackers (Yesterday - 25 Comments)

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

7-06-2006 @ 2:07AM

MacGeek said...

Yeah, this is cool news

7-06-2006 @ 7:04AM

Kniv said...

I don't think it's too cool. You'll have to check if your PSP allows you to patch it

7-06-2006 @ 8:05AM

Tiago said...

A friend of mine is gonna try this today. Hope he doesn't brick his brand new PSP :P

7-06-2006 @ 1:42PM

Matriculated said...

These guys have just released a 1.5 -> 1.0 downgrader.

7-07-2006 @ 1:47AM

Gurut said...

Has anyone tried it yet? I don't want to put my PSP at risk. I was just about to uggrade to the latest firmware too, and then I saw this...

7-08-2006 @ 2:22AM

RedSeven said...

I was starting to think pspfanboy had decided not to cover this.

I can tell you that I have tried the downgrade, and it worked like an absolute charm. I was overjoyed.

There's also now a version of this with a pretty user interface, for those that find following instructions too challenging.

7-11-2006 @ 10:35AM

benjamin said...

I've tried it too, worked like a champ. Now I'm looking to correct for my past misdeeds by using devhook to run my newer UMDs (Katamari, GTA, etc.)

It's nice to have use of homebrew again, though.

The process is really easy. Largely just consists of running a utility to uncompress the files to a specific spot, booting your PSP and GTA and letting it do its thing.

The 2+ minutes of memory stick activity with a black screen is *really* distressing, though. I just kept staring at it, waiting for it to catch fire. ;)

7-12-2006 @ 4:39PM

Tony said...

I've D/L the downgrarder but i can't get it to work. does anyone know of any forums where i can find some help. it doing my head in.

Cheers

7-13-2006 @ 6:13PM

kaizen said...

WHAT ABOUT THE BROWSER?

what about the internet browser? what happens to it... am i gonna' hafta' download a browswer too? HELP!

7-13-2006 @ 6:13PM

kaizen said...

WHAT ABOUT THE BROWSER?

what about the internet browser? what happens to it... am i gonna' hafta' download a browswer too? HELP!

7-19-2006 @ 3:46AM

JayGB1982 said...

Hiya

I have just purchased a pal psp v 2.50 i want to downgrade firmware so i can run homebrew like vnc etc but i read somewhere online that inside the psp in the umd drive there must be some characters in the corner or firmware downgrade wont work, I want my psp to be v 1.5 any ideas i have GTA:LCS but unsure if saves will turn my psp into a brick???

Please post back and make this thread clearer thanks..

Add your comments

Your comments:

Remember me

E-Mail me when someone replies to this comment

Please keep your comments relevant to this blog entry. Email addresses are never displayed, but they are required to confirm your comments.

When you enter your name and email address, you'll be sent a link to confirm your comment, and a password. To leave another comment, just use that password.

To create a live link, simply type the URL (including http://) or email address and we will make it a live link for you. You can put up to 3 URLs in your comments. Line breaks and paragraphs are automatically converted — no need to use <p> or <br /> tags.

Beatles game will have 45 songs WRUP: Happy Halloween edition Live in LA? You could join an Insomniac Games studio tour	Phat Loot Phriday: Arcanite Reaper Reminder: Now's the time to get your necrotic runes A plea on behalf of frustrated tanks everywhere
EndWar launch trailer is a total downer Video: In-game Avatar use explained 45 songs headed to Beatles game	Happy Halloween! Check out some Nintendo-themed pumpkins It's-a Mario World: Curious Costumes House of the Dead: Overkill has terror, slaughter, possibly cute horses
DSi rejects current homebrew flashcarts First look at Dragon Quest IX's Wi-Fi mode New Art Style, WarioWare on DSiWare shop starting December, plus first look at Made in Ore	PSP is on top of its game in Japan Microscopic look at PSP-3000 reveals reasons behind interlacing PSP mod allows the use of a SNES controller
Neverwinter Nights 2: Storm of Zehir goes gold Download: Zompocalypse Episode One Demo Quantum of Solace midnight game launch Monday at Hollywood Best Buy	Painter Refuses to Do Portrait of Colin Montgomerie Because of His Man Boobs Top U.S. Players Flock to European Tour, Mickelson Calls U.S. Golf Industry 'Stagnant' John Daly Goes to Hooters, Gets So Drunk Cops Take Him to Jail to Sober Up