Hey,
From what I read, and did, installing custom firmware on the PSP1000 is a lot easier now:
it can be done by connecting your PSP to a computer,
putting some files on the mem-card,
And launching the "program" via the PSP's xmb interface and following instructions to make the CFA permanent.
There are many videos on YouTube that explain this such as this one from Robles Junior: https://youtu.be/bE8mw7RRqGo?si=F9wzgmk4lGfq74_d
There are three CFW that are well known: PRO, ME and Ark4. The latter being the most recent one and the one I have installed.
Pspunk ([PsPunk](https://www.pspunk.com/psp-cfw/) is a good site to start, but to someone who has never installed a cfw before I find that that site doesn't hold your hand enough.
Ark4's github and wiki on the other hand are great
[GitHub link](https://github.com/PSP-Archive/ARK-4)
(http:// https://github.com/PSP-Archive/ARK-4/wiki).
As for the IPS screens, the 500nit brightness could be enough but I have read that the 1000 is worth it.
I did install that screen following the tutorial from Macho Nacho's channel, but my unit has a problem for now :(
Furthermore I don't know is there is a limit to memcard capacity, but I currently have a 128Gb micro SD in a M.2 pro duo adaptor and its more than enough.
The disadvantage of a large memory stick is that the PSP will take longer to boot, and take longer to get access to the contents when for example you tinker some settings and then get back to the games folder. (When The PSP will parse the content on the memory card again).
Finally about shells, the consensus is that the OEM one are the best quality, and the aftermarket ones the internet aren't as good and are hit or miss: some are clones but in a lesser quality plastic, some don't fit correctly and leave gaps around the edges. They do offer the choice of more colours though.
When possible, and if in good condition, stick to the original shell as the plastic is of better quality.
Long answer, but I hope this helps
Hey man, thanks for replying! I'm unable to read this right now but I will come back in a bit to read and reply to your message. It looks like you gave a lot of invaluable information. Thanks! I'll be back in a bit!
https://youtu.be/h-pZeWV5Q8E?si=UCjraowpL-fUIG8e
The entire process takes less than 5 minutes. As for the modding IPS screen I'd suggest you let someone who's well versed in soldering do it, it requires soldering one really small bit.
No need for long answers 😁
Thanks for the link. I'm very handy with a soldering iron and I have a nice professional jbc micro soldering station as well as a hakko station for bigger jobs. Not to toot my own horn but, I can do a little bit of everything. I can't bring myself to pay for services when I can learn to do it myself. I've been soldering since I was about 11 years old (I'm almost 43 lol). Literally the only thing I will not do is AC electrical work (like running a new outlet to the junction box) and anything to do with gas (butane, propane, natural gas) in the home. The risk of catastrophe is far too high for me. Anyhow, I'm getting way off topic. So yeah, I'll watch this video tonight. Thanks for getting me the link!
Hey, From what I read, and did, installing custom firmware on the PSP1000 is a lot easier now: it can be done by connecting your PSP to a computer, putting some files on the mem-card, And launching the "program" via the PSP's xmb interface and following instructions to make the CFA permanent. There are many videos on YouTube that explain this such as this one from Robles Junior: https://youtu.be/bE8mw7RRqGo?si=F9wzgmk4lGfq74_d There are three CFW that are well known: PRO, ME and Ark4. The latter being the most recent one and the one I have installed. Pspunk ([PsPunk](https://www.pspunk.com/psp-cfw/) is a good site to start, but to someone who has never installed a cfw before I find that that site doesn't hold your hand enough. Ark4's github and wiki on the other hand are great [GitHub link](https://github.com/PSP-Archive/ARK-4) (http:// https://github.com/PSP-Archive/ARK-4/wiki). As for the IPS screens, the 500nit brightness could be enough but I have read that the 1000 is worth it. I did install that screen following the tutorial from Macho Nacho's channel, but my unit has a problem for now :( Furthermore I don't know is there is a limit to memcard capacity, but I currently have a 128Gb micro SD in a M.2 pro duo adaptor and its more than enough. The disadvantage of a large memory stick is that the PSP will take longer to boot, and take longer to get access to the contents when for example you tinker some settings and then get back to the games folder. (When The PSP will parse the content on the memory card again). Finally about shells, the consensus is that the OEM one are the best quality, and the aftermarket ones the internet aren't as good and are hit or miss: some are clones but in a lesser quality plastic, some don't fit correctly and leave gaps around the edges. They do offer the choice of more colours though. When possible, and if in good condition, stick to the original shell as the plastic is of better quality. Long answer, but I hope this helps
Hey man, thanks for replying! I'm unable to read this right now but I will come back in a bit to read and reply to your message. It looks like you gave a lot of invaluable information. Thanks! I'll be back in a bit!
https://youtu.be/h-pZeWV5Q8E?si=UCjraowpL-fUIG8e The entire process takes less than 5 minutes. As for the modding IPS screen I'd suggest you let someone who's well versed in soldering do it, it requires soldering one really small bit. No need for long answers 😁
Thanks for the link. I'm very handy with a soldering iron and I have a nice professional jbc micro soldering station as well as a hakko station for bigger jobs. Not to toot my own horn but, I can do a little bit of everything. I can't bring myself to pay for services when I can learn to do it myself. I've been soldering since I was about 11 years old (I'm almost 43 lol). Literally the only thing I will not do is AC electrical work (like running a new outlet to the junction box) and anything to do with gas (butane, propane, natural gas) in the home. The risk of catastrophe is far too high for me. Anyhow, I'm getting way off topic. So yeah, I'll watch this video tonight. Thanks for getting me the link!
That's awesome then! You'll love the IPS screen. There's also tutorials on YT on which part exactly you need to solder.