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Why do I need a custom firmware?

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Custom firmware allows you to run unsigned programs, including the program that lets you pirate games.

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How do I get the PSP custom Firmware to run, so I can play my downloaded games? I have it on there, and I can't get it to run.

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You put it in your Game folder, and it should show with an icon and run it like you would a game, Though you might have to search a bit for some good ones.

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Will this work with PRO CFW?

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Yes it will! PRO custom firmware is one of the preferred firmware options, though this process will work with most PSP custom firmware versions.

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What do I do about games that come up as corrupted files?

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It means you've probably put the file into the wrong folder. For example, if you put the .ISO file into the game folder inside the PSP folder, it'll show up as corrupted. You're supposed to put the file into the ISO folder that's located on the root of the memory stick.

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Will I be able to save game progress when I download games on my PSP?

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Yes, you can. It works like a normal game you downloaded from the PlayStation Store.

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There are ROM sites with PSP ROMS. Are the ROM files playable on a PSP? Or is it absolutely necessary for them to be ISO files?

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They need to be ISO files to run. Make sure they are not any other type of file, as they will not run on your PSP.

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Do I need a memory stick inserted to download games and save game progress?

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Yes, you do. Otherwise, this method will not work. There is no real internal memory for downloaded games, so you need a memory stick.

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