Some common PSP terminologies that you might encounter inside the forum, hope this will help those who are new to the world of PSP. Feel free to add up some more infos if you'll like...
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01-12.bmp: Embedded background on your PSP that changes monthly. On custom firmware, this can be replaced.
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Ad-Hoc: A localized network used to play multiplayer psp games. (Ex. Playing in the same room with your friends)
B
Brick: PSP rendered dead. Firmware corrupted. The PSP may power on, but you will see no screen and it will not boot into the xmb.
(Related: Semi-Brick)
Bricker: A program designed to brick a PSP, or render it useless.
C
Cintro: Movie played at the PSP's boot instead of a image.
CFW: Custom Firmware.
Cold Boot: Opening image you see when you first boot the psp (such as the sony of america image on stock psps)
CSO: PSP .iso file that has been compressed to take up less space on the memory stick.
Custom Firmware: Independently coded versions of Sony's firmware: utilizing added features, the ability to play the latest games, and access to homebrew applications.
CWCheat: PRX file that allows the user to change aspects of a game and modify its parameters.
D
Daedalus: Nintendo 64 emulator for the PSP made by StrmnNrmn. Currently a work in progress. Does not run full speed yet.
Devhook: Program used to launch .iso files and homebrew as well temporarily booting you into a higher firmware.
DGen: Genesis emulator for the PSP. Runs full speed.
Downgrader: Program used to turn back a PSP's firmware and make it useable for homebrew
Dump: Extracting information from a source, such as firmware or umd.
E
Eboot: A .pbp file that allows the psp to execute homebrew applications
Emulator: Program used to imitate other video game systems. (Ex. Super Nintendo)
(Related: Roms)
Epsilon Bios: Bios files used with the Undiluted Platinum mod chip.
Exploit: A vulnerability in the PSP's firmware that allows unsigned code to be run. Thus, allowing homebrew and downgraders to be used.
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Firmware: The PSP's embedded operating software. Stored on a flash-rom module.
Flash: Chips built into the PSP that store different aspects of the firmware. Can be accessed via custom firmware recovery mode.
Flash Player: Media player used to play .flv files. Also supports SOME internet flash websites.
FLV: Flash format movie that can be used by the PSP's flash player. Files downloaded in .flv format are viewable from the memory card.
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Gameboot: Loading video on the PSP right before it loads a game, umd, or application. Custom gameboots can be used on custom firmware.
gpSP: GameBoy Advance emulator for the PSP. Runs full speed.
GTA: Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories. Used for downgrading 3.03 to 1.50 firmware.
H
Hello World: Small homebrew program used to show homebrew capabilities on newer firmwares.
HEN C (Homebrew Enabler Revision C): Application used to launch homebrew in newer firmwares.
(Also: HEN D)
HEN D (Homebrew Enabler Revision D): Application used to launch homebrew in newer firmwares. Updated version of HEN C.
Homebrew: Homemade games or applications coded by an independent programmer.
I
Infrastructure: PSP network used to find access points and get on the internet to surf the web or play multiplayer games.
ISO: Digital version of a optical based video game. Similar to a rom.
J
K
Kernel: Component used to control resources within the psp.
KXploit: Method of running homebrew by utilizing 2 folders. One with a % and one without. (EX: snes_TYL and snes_TYL%)
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M
MAC Address: Number assigned to the PSP in order for it to be identified on a network.
Memory Stick: The PSP's memory card. Comes in various sizes, ranging from 32mb to 8gb.
MP4: MPEG-4. Video format used by the PSP.
MS: Abbreviation for Memory Stick.
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Nester J: Nintendo emulator for the PSP. Runs full speed.
O
P
Proof of Concept: A coders prototype towards a future program.
PRX: A file which is an external plugin used in custom firmwares. It helps to customize the functionality of the PSP including adding new features. (Ex. Screen shot taker)
PSP: Sony's handheld portable gaming system. PSP stands for Playstation Portable.
PSP Video 9: Computer program used to convert video files over to mp4 to be played on the PSP.
Q
R
Recovery Menu: Menu used to alter various settings on a PSP with custom firmware installed. Accessed by holding the R button during a cold boot.
Rip: Slang term used when extracting information from an optical source, such as a CD, DVD, or UMD. Similar to a Dump
Rom: Digital version of a cartridge based video game. (Ex. Super Nintendo game)
(Related: Emulators)
Root: Uppermost folder on a memory card. (Ex. C:\)
S
Semi-Brick: When the PSP enters a partial brick state, including but not limited to xmb problems, blue screen of death (BSOD) and a "black screen" at boot. Occurs only in Custom Firmware PSP's.
Snes9xTYL: Super Nintendo emulator for the PSP. Runs full speed.
T
TA-082: Motherboard update by Sony in attempt to prevent downgrading. Coders have found ways around it anyway.
TIFF: Known exploit using the PHOTO menu in a PSP.
U
UMD: Universal Media Disk. Sony's chosen format for games and movies on the PSP.
Undiluted Platinum: PSP Mod Chip. Allows two different firmwares to be used. It can also unbrick any PSP.
USB: Universal Serial Bus. The preferred method of getting data on and off of a memory stick. Requires a usb cable.
V
W
Wave: The animated wave you see on your PSP. Custom waves can be used on PSP's with custom firmware.
WMA: Windows Media Audio. Compressed audio format also supported by the PSP's audio player.
X
XMB: Cross Media Bar used to access music, videos, games, internet, and the PSP's settings.
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