CrunchArcade: PSP games bought on Network Store decrypted, can be played on any

April 7, 2008 by admin

Flickr’d Seems some clever coders (or hackers, whatever you want to call ‘em) have figured out a way to decrypt PSP games purchased from the PlayStation Network Store. The code can only be applied to PSP games that work on stated PSP (like, if you purchase a PSP game then you can decrypt it […]

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Seems some clever coders (or hackers, whatever you want to call ‘em) have figured out a way to decrypt PSP games purchased from the PlayStation Network Store. The code can only be applied to PSP games that work on said PSP (like, if you purchase a PSP game then you can decrypt it using your PSP), but once the game has been decrypted, it can be played on any PSP running a custom firmware.

I have to say, once you hack the PSP and have access to its massive library of [largely] so-so games, the system becomes a lot more valuable. This weekend I’ve been playing the Grand Theft Auto games, biding my time until GTA IV comes out, as well as Final Fantasy Crisis Core, which, I know is good, but I feel a little weird playing the prequel to a game that came out when I was 11. I’m a lot more likely these days to throw a controller across the room then figure out how to beat Emerald Weapon or how to properly breed a golden chocobo.

We’re probably a bit overdue on a “how to hack your [system]” feature here. I’ll put it on my list of things to do.