If you don’t have this option under the File menu, you can add it by switching to the Complete workspace under File Workspace. Once it is added, you can either open the File Locations window to check the directory of your current folder, or use the Add button to add an additional folder for PaintShop Pro to scan for Plugins during launch. PSP filters-plugins. Double click on your plug-ins folder when you find it and then find your sub folder where the plugin you want to convert is. Keep clicking until you find the actual filter, then click on that, and then click on the CONVERT button at the bottom of the box.
The discontinuation of the PlayStation Portable (PSP) left some of the fans of classic games like GTA a bit disappointed. On top of that, the PlayStation Vita has also recently been discontinued after failing to catch on.
Also see our article Is There a Legitimate PS Vita emulator?
However, this doesn’t make either of the portable consoles less enjoyable, and there is a way you can play all the old titles in full resolution. The entire process requires a few hacks, some time, and an emulator. But once you get the hang of it, all the steps should be pretty straightforward.
PSP ISO and CSO Installation Basics
Quick Links
PSP ISO and CSO Installation Basics
TheFloW Emulator
The Installation
The following steps require you to have the TN-V emulator installed on your Vita.
Step 1
Go online and download CSO/ISO backup files for PSP games onto your computer. Rename downloaded files in all caps, extension included, and make sure not to go over 8 characters.
Step 2
On the computer, navigate to the folder which contains the data for the game. This is the same folder which contains the 660.PBP file. Once you are there, copy and paste the renamed CSO/ISO file.
Step 3
Download and install qCMA, the application that allows you to transfer files between your Vita and PC without an active internet connection. Launch the app on your computer and get ready to move the files you PS Vita. It is advisable to use a USB cable rather than Wi-Fi because CSO/ISO files can be very big.
Step 4
Go to Content Manager on your Vita and choose PC > PS Vita System from the Copy Content menu. Then select Applications and click on ‘PSP/Other’ under ‘Saved Data’.
Step 5
Now, you will be able to see the saved file for your game. It’s almost the same size as the one you are about to copy. Select the file and hit copy. If there’s an option to overwrite it, do it.
Step 6
Run the TN-V emulator to see the game you’ve just copied. To install the game, use the XrossMediaBar to navigate to the game and use the “triangle” button to reveal more options. Hit Install and wait for a while. Upon installation, Vita will ask you to delete the file, which you should do.
Step 7
The game will no longer appear in the XrossMediaBar, but rest assured it’s there. Press Select to bring up the VSH menu and choose Restart VSH. This gives the PSP emulator files a refresh, after which you will be able to see the game as it’s installed on the Vita memory card.
TheFloW Emulator
As a PS Vita fan, you’ve probably already heard about TheFloW emulator. It is among the most popular pieces of software that allows you to enjoy your favorite PSP titles on Vita.
For the purposes of this article, we’ll assume you are a GTA fan and take a look at how to install this game in Vita’s native resolution. The entire process should work similarly for other games as well, though you might need to spend some time looking for all the right patches/emulators.
Before You Start
There are a few things you need to consider before you use the emulator and install the latest patch.
First, the patch works with GTA Liberty City Stories and Vice City Stories. The resolution you’ll be getting is 960×544, with four times more pixels compared to the PSP. However, only the U.S. 3.0.0 (or 1.0.3) versions of the games are currently supported.
You should know that the color depth dropped to 16-bit, so you can expect minute dithering. The reason for this is 2MB Video RAM on PSP which is not enough to support the increased rendering. You may also notice some performance issues because the plugin allows for rendering at around 20 FPS.
This doesn’t mean the games are not playable, but you might see a bit of a lag here and there.
Note: Your PS Vita needs to run on Adrenaline 6.9 to use this plugin.
The Installation
Step 1
Start by updating the Adrenaline version. You can either replace the modules or do a VPK installation.
To replace the module, go to: ux0:/app/PSPEMUCFW/sce_module.
To install VPK, provide PSP’s FW 6.61 PBP and reinstall PSP’s FW.
You need to make sure that the Force High Memory Layout option is disabled. You can find it in the Recovery menu under Advanced Configuration. Since this feature is not enabled by default, this step is optional.
Step 2
Get the GTA Native Resolution patch, copy it to ux0:/pspemu/seplugins. Add ms0:/seplugins/gta_native.prx 1 to the SEPLUGINS folder (game.txt file), and you are good to go.
Happy Gaming
The era of portable handheld consoles seems to be dying out. Admittedly, Nintendo Switch seems to have had a good start, but the number of games for this console is still very limited.
On the bright side, Sony’s portable ecosystem remains well-supported despite the fact that the consoles have been discontinued. Developers keep coming up with new ways to install different games on Vita. You just need to find the right emulators and take time to tweak the game files before sitting down to play.
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All plugins support 6.20-6.60 unless otherwise noted.
A full list of plugins can be found here.
Below are a list of PRX Plugins that we recommend.
(Plugin wikipages need to be made)
1Core Plugins
Core Plugins[edit]
PRX files that we consider vital to the proper functioning of the PSP. Some of them deserve to be built into the custom firmware.
Automatic Load txt - Automatically loads your chosen plugins.
PluginManager - Enable/disable plugins without rebooting.
Extended OSK v2 - Copy and paste text in the Onscreen Keyboard!
Game Categories - Eventually, your PSP folder will get big. Very big. And it helps to be able to put them into folders.
UMD Dump - Dump any UMD to your Memory Stick, including Video and Audio UMDs.
Download Manager - An important augmentation that adds a download manager to the browser.
CustomHome - Adds much more features to the ingame Home Menu to make it much more useful. (Note: Prevented homebrew from running on my PSP Fat 6.60 PRO-C2.)
XMBCtrl - Adds various customization options for CFW to the XMB.
BlinkLED - Restores a feature that Sony removed in 6.20 that blinks the Wifi indicator when data is being transferred.
Optional Core Plugins[edit]
PRX files that we recommend, but each to their own.
ZeroVSH Patcher - Load PRX, gameboots, fonts, resources, and other system files easily and safely.
SystemMenu plugin - A VSH Menu with a better GUI.
Custom Firmware Extender v3.1 - The king of plugins. Take screenshots, interface with RemoteJoy, stream ISOs/homebrew, play music ingame, etc.
Ultimate VSH Menu - The supreme settings manager.
Hold+ - When the Hold switch is enabled, power-saving functions like underclocking and lower screen brightness are enabled, allowing you much longer music playback, for example.
Slide+ (PSP Go Only) - Just like Hold+, but activates when the screen is stowed.
PSP Power Saver - Save up to 15% of battery life by simply disabling the UMD drive when not in use.
Gaming[edit]
CFW Folder Blocker - Some newer UMD Games will start acting strangely if they detect the `ms0:/seplugins` or `ms0:/ISO` folders, so stop them from seeing the folders and they will be back to normal. Here is a list of those that do.
disc_change - If a UMD asks you to change disks, and you're using an ISO, you'll need this program.
Game Menu v7 - Bring the VSH menu to your game!
Profile Manager - Keep savedata safe in up to 20 different profiles, so that your annoying brother won't screw up your saves.
Pergame Custom - A plugin that selectively loads plugins for each game.
Resource Block - Prevents the useless music, video, and image files from being written when saving your game. Saving time will be much faster, and the data will be smaller. There are no adverse effects.
Customization Plugins[edit]
Gives your PSP that extra flair.
CXMB - An advanced active theme manager for the PSP.
WallpaperChanger v1.3 Mod 2 - Switches the PSP background to the next one in `ms0:/PICTURE/Wallpaper` every time the PSP boots.
Dayviewer v7 - Add more information to the XMB information string, such as month name, year, battery percentage, and seconds.
XMB™ Item Hider - Hide unwanted categories from appearing in the XMB.
XMB Icon Manager - Rename existing icons and add your own functions to any icon.
PSP/PRX Plugins Interesting Plugins
Plugins that do cool things.
PSP 3D - Put on your red and blue glasses and see your PSP Games in 3D!
MP3PlayerPlugin - Listen to your own music while ingame on any game!
PaintOnXMB - Draw on your XMB screen at anytime, even when playing videos.
TweakDisplay - 23 awesome real time visual effects.
VSHPong - Play Pong anywhere on the XMB!
Screenshot and Recording[edit]
RemoteJoyLite - Stream to a PC screen with any PSP. It's like TV-Out, but for any PSP using a USB connection.
PRXShot - Take a screenshot while playing any game, without having to slog through issues with lag.
SV Capture - Capture GIFs with the push of a button
SSSSS - Takes screenshots. Supports BMP, PNG, and JPG.
Cheats[edit]
Mess with your PSP games for cool stuff. Just don't cheat online.
DarkFrost - Based on NitePR, with improvements.
CWCheat
NitePR
FreeCheat
Hardware Repair[edit]
MacroFire - Full control over PSP controls, including remapping, adjusting the analog stick, and even setting macros.
JoySens - Custom sensitivity control over the PSP's analog stick.
Analog Block - Completely disable input from the analog stick. Only useful if it's beyond repair.
FX Powerspoof - Lost your battery and stuck using the AC Adapter? Trick your PSP into thinking that it's fully charged. Only use as a last resort.
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