How do I use Skype on my PSP?

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Skype can only be installed on the second-generation PSP (PSP-2000), and requires firmware 1.90, a Memory Stick Duo with 10MB free space and a Wi-Fi connection with Internet Access. Due to memory limitation in the first-generation PSPs (PSP-1000), Skype cannot be installed on these models. You can use your existing Skype account with the PSP or you can create a new one.

To Start using Skype, go to [Network] > [Skype]. You will need to either enter your existing Skype details or create a new account to use the Skype service. Creating a new account is easy, and can be done by following the on-screen steps. If you create a new account using your PSP, you can use the account on other devices that support Skype.

How do I edit my PlayStation Account information?

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To edit your personal information, select [Account Management] from the [PlayStation Network] menu on the XMB. Only a limited amount of information can be modified. You are unable to change your PlayStation Network ID. However, you are allowed to modify the following:

Billing Information
Sign-In ID (E-mail Address)
Name, address or password of the registered user.
Manage Sub Accounts
Online Profile
Activate System
Update Notification Preferences

How do I backup/rip a UMD?

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Before you can begin backing up UMDs, you require a few things, they are:

UMD Ripping Tool – there are several available including UMD Ripper GX, UMDNetRipper, UMDTool etc.
A Homebrew Compatible PSP with a working UMD Drive – you can use UMDTool to test your UMD Drive.
UMDGen – a tool to convert files into PSP compatible ISOs and to convert ISOs into different formats.
A large memory card (actual size will depend on which game you would like to rip) – ideal size is 2GB with at least 1.8GB free.

To backup a UMD, follow the below instructions:

Insert a UMD into the drive and start up your ripping application, the easiest to use is UMD Ripper GX.
Depending on the size of the game, the ripping process may take a long time. The ripped UMD will either be stored as a ISO file or as seperate files.
(UMDTool and UMDNetRipper both extract files seperately. UMD Ripper GX extracts an ISO Image saved as “GX.ISO” in folder “X:ISO”)
After the ripping process is completed, check your memory stick for the dumped files, the actual location depends on what program you use (see individual readme files for information).
If an ISO file is created, then the process is complete and you have successfully backed-up a UMD.
If you see individual files, you will need to use UMDGen to create an ISO manually.

Download:
[UMD Ripping Tools]
[UMDGen]
[UMDNetRipper]
[UMDTool]

How can I add funds to my PlayStation Store account?

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Depending on what region you live in, there are several ways to add funds to your account. The easiest way to add funds is by using a credit card, however, if you do not have access to one; PlayStation Network Cards are available from certain retail stores in several different amounts.

To add funds, select [Account Management] from the [PlayStation Network] menu. On the following screen, select [Transaction Management] > [Manage Wallet] > [Add Funds], and then follow the on-screen instructions to complete the operation. You can also setup your account to automatically add funds to your account if the value falls below a certain value – this is useful if you have a subscription to services.

What is meant my Downgrading a PSP?

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Downgrading a PSP means to change the installed Firmware to a lower version, for example, downgrading a Firmware 2.00 PSP to Firmware 1.50. Sony does not allow downgrading, however, various exploits have been found that allow selected firmware versions to be downgraded. Downgrading is a risky process if the instructions are not followed, and could brick your PSP.

How can I rip music from a CD using the PlayStation 3?

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Insert an audio CD into the PS3 and go to the [Music] icon on the XMB. The PS3 should automatically connect to the Internet to obtain track information. Under the [Music] menu, you will see a CD icon. Before ripping a CD, you can modify the quality of the music from the [Settings] menu. Press TRIANGLE to access the menu and select Import. It should take a few minutes to rip the music onto the PS3 hard drive.

What is a Custom Firmware?

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A Custom Firmware is a firmware for the PSP made by someone other than Sony. Dark_AleX is well known for his Custom Firmwares, including 2.71 SE, 3.02 OE and 3.03 OE. Custom Firmwares are used as a replacement to the Sony Firmware, usually to add extra features or to remove security features in Sony’s Firmwares. Installing a Custom Firmware can brick your PSP if instructions are not followed.

What is shared on the PlayStation 3 and what is private to a user?

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The PlayStation 3 uses a login system to separate the files for different users, however, not all the files are private. Some things are available to all users who log onto the PS3, see below for information on what is shared and what is private to each user:

Shared Content

Gamesave data for PS1 and PS2 titles
Photos
Music
Videos

Private to each user

Savedata for PS3 titles
Buddy list
Sent and received messages
Browser bookmarks
Predictive text

What does the Dynamic Normalizer setting do?

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What does the Dynamic Normalizer setting do?

[Dynamic Normalizer] is a feature available in Firmware Version 3.10+. The [Dynamic Normalizer] feature provides automatic volume adjustment for playback of music tracks or other audio sources with varying output levels.

Can I use the PlayStation 3 with no hard drive installed?

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No. In order to use the PlayStation 3 console, a hard drive must be installed and formatted to the PS3 filesystem. This is the reason why all PS3 models contain hard drives. Using the system without a hard drive will cause an error on start up.