PSP downgrader to 1.50 from 2.60!!!!

[SE fanboy]

My friend was mad at me because I made him download 2.6 so he can play Syphon filter

A previously unknown developer, son (aka Lirpa Sloof) from team ataraxia, has managed to squeeze out a downgrader for firmware 2.60 -- to firmware version 1.50. Before now, it was commonly understood this was "impossible" among the general PSP community, but son has managed to find a way using various hacking techniques he acquired through playing quake 3.

Like all downgraders, you must realize that this DOES WRITE TO FLASH MEMORY, AND THERE IS A RISK OF BRICKING YOUR PSP! There are a few steps required before you downgrade. Firstly, you must erase all videos on your PSP, as this takes advantage of an unknown .mp4 exploit on the PSP. The steps are relatively easy to follow, and quite similar to the MPH Downgrader, which downgrades from versions 2.00 to 1.50. The steps include:

Steps to use the iDowngrader:
- Create an UPDATE folder in the /MP_ROOT/100MNV01 folder of your memory stick
- Copy EBOOT.PBP (update 1.50) in /PSP/GAME/UPDATE folder
- Unpack iDowngrade.zip
- Copy iDG.mp4 into your /MP_ROOT/100MNV01 folder of the memory stick
- Copy h.bin to root of your memory stick (meaning in ms0:/)
- Copy index.dat in root of your memory stick (meaning in ms0:/ as well)
- Plug in the AC adaptor

Once all of the files are copied onto your memory stick, this is the tricky part, you must now watch the video. The video will start to play, then freeze the PSP, which is normal. Now you must turn off your PSP, then turn it on, which will bring you to the 1.50 Firmware Update. Like the MPH Downgrader, this one errors at 99% but is normal. Restart your PSP and turn it back on. You will have PSP firmware version 1.50, and it will lead you through setting up language and time etc.

Link and Download

[Nikhil]

I still don't know why people want to play old games on a 1.5 PSP and not be able to play the awesome games that are finally coming out.

[night52]

I still don't know why people want to play old games on a 1.5 PSP and not be able to play the awesome games that are finally coming out.

same here..it just doesnt make sense..probably for homebrew of somesort though..i think its too risky bricking ur psp

[Nitrus]

Has anyone tried this yet? They want to downgrade so they can use homebrew, which is what a lot of people bought the PSP for in the first place.

-N

[The Chocobo Kid]

I used to be in to that but no longer. I don't see a point to homebrew games and playing old games on my psp.

[Varsh]

I have the latest revision and I can play homebrew stuff without going back to 1.5, it's called using the Fanjita Loader, it's based off eLoader, however I must admit that you do need GTA Liberty Cities in order to get it working.

[Spike1977UK]

Why downgrade when HB works on 2.60?

There is no point!

[SE fanboy]

Damnit, none of you went to the link. It was supposed to be a April Fools joke

[pacman326]

Actually, it is real! Sold on EBAY for 5 dollars a pop. However, it doesnt do anything and thankfully it does not crash your PSP

[SE fanboy]

GO to PSPupdates.com and find out

[fireras]

GO to PSPupdates.com and find out

boy that must really hurt all that trouble and no one even bother to click the link lol....you should have just put "do not click this link" you would have gotten alot more hits...

[FmanFORPS3]

Damnit, none of you went to the link. It was supposed to be a April Fools joke

LOL! I guess your plan backfired, big time .

[Master]

It's been an exciting and busy week for everyone, but the folks at Sony have a treat for us in the latest PlayStation Network store update. Feast your eyes on trailers galore, download tons of new add-on content for Rock Band, and purchase classic titles like Street Fighter Alpha 2 and Wolfenstein 3D.

Below is a full list of PSN store updates.

Downloadable Games
CellFactor: Psychokinetic Wars? $9.99
Trash Panic ?$4.99
Wolfenstein 3D ?$4.99

PSone Classics: PS3/PSP

Street Fighter Alpha 2 ?$5.99

Game Demos (free)

CellFactor: Psychokinetic Wars Demo
Fight Night Round 4 Demo
Overlord II Demo

Add-on Game Content

MotorStorm Pacific Rift Voodoo Signature Livery Pack?Free
Rock Band?
Build your Rock Band library by purchasing these song game tracks. For song credits, visit http://www.RockBand.com.
A Favor House Atlantic - Coheed & Cambria ($1.99)
Bonnaroo Pack 01 ($9.99)
Shimmer & Shine - Ben Harper ($1.99)
The Running Free - Coheed & Cambria ($1.99)
Wilson (Live) - Phish ($1.99)
Steady at the Wheel - Shooter Jennings ($1.99)
Wolf Like Me - TV on the Radio ($1.99)

Rock Band Unplugged
The Kill - 30 Seconds to Mars ($1.99)
Feed the Tree - Belly ($1.99)
Inside the Fire - Disturbed ($1.99)
Gimme Three Steps - Lynyrd Skynyrd ($1.99)
Hysteria - Muse ($1.99)
Typical - Mute Math ($1.99)
Just a Girl - No Doubt ($1.99)
Wonderwall - Oasis ($1.99)
Crushcrushcrush - Paramore ($1.99)
Under the Bridge - Red Hot Chili Peppers ($1.99)

?Sonic Unleashed Apatos & Shamar Adventure Pack?$2.99
Wolverine - Weapon X Arena?$9.99

Game Videos (free)

LittleBigPlanet PSP system E3 TRAILER
Pulse E3 Special Part 2
Patapon 2 Launch Trailer
Disruptive Media Premium PS3 Themes
Element Girls Theme ?$1.49
Krash Kittenz Theme ?$1.49
Liquid Metal Theme ?$1.49
Smobile Premium PS3 Themes
Anime MBM Theme III ?$1.49
Elven-X Theme II ?$1.49

[b]Wallpaper (free)[/b]

Bionic Commando Wallpapers (x4)

PlayStation Store for PSP

Street Fighter Alpha 2 (PSOne Classic) ?$5.99

Add-on Game Content

Rock Band Unplugged?
Build your Rock Band library by purchasing these song game tracks. For song credits, visit http://www.RockBand.com.
The Kill - 30 Seconds to Mars ($1.99)
Feed the Tree - Belly ($1.99)
Inside the Fire - Disturbed ($1.99)
Gimme Three Steps - Lynyrd Skynyrd ($1.99)
Hysteria - Muse ($1.99)
Typical - Mute Math ($1.99)
Just a Girl - No Doubt ($1.99)
Wonderwall - Oasis ($1.99)
Crushcrushcrush - Paramore ($1.99)
Under the Bridge - Red Hot Chili Peppers ($1.99)

Game Videos (free)

Pulse E3 Special Part 2
LittleBigPlanet PSP system E3 TRAILER
MONSTER HUNTER FREEDOM UNITE Trailer
MONSTER HUNTER FREEDOM UNITE Multiplayer
Patapon 2 Launch Trailer

[b]Disruptive Media Premium PSP Themes[/b]

*also available in the PS3 Store
Element Girls PSP Theme ?$1.49
Krash Kittenz PSP Theme ?$1.49
Liquid Metal PSP Theme ?$1.49

Smobile Premium PSP Themes

*also available in the PS3 Store
Anime MBM Theme 5 ?$0.99
Anime MBM Theme 6 ?$0.99
Elven-X Theme 3 ?$0.99
Elven-X Theme 4 ?$0.99

[The_Only]

Good job.

Editing now.

[Master]

Mike - and Eric, when you come on - this is my last day in the office!!! As such, I won't have that much time to write, then at 3 me and the lady are going away for the weekend. We may come home Saturday, but we'll likely be back Sunday. Starting Monday, I'll be on Monday-Wednesday, then Saturday morning.

Mike, thanks for the help this week during Sony's press conference - that was a lot of fun!
Eric, hope you had a blast at E3. Lets catch up Sunday night or Monday.

[The_Only]

Have a good weekend Adam, we'll catch up next week for sure.

And well done with the news over the E3 period!

[Master]

PS - text is messed up - I imported from Word.

[The_Only]

Argh! Fixed.

Adam, please refrain from using word in the future -- try notepad instead.