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“Downgrade Psp?” you ask, what the heck is that? Well if you have had your Psp for a little while now you might have heard of a Downgrade or downgrading you Psp. When referring to a Downgrade you are talking about returning your PSP firmware to an earlier version which had exploits that certain smart people could take advantage of, in this case we are talking about version 1.50.

When Sony found out that there were exploits that could enable people to play games that weren’t released by Sony themselves they released Firmware Updates (this was known as Upgrading your PSP) in the hope that this would make PSP users only purchase Sony UMD Games and Sony UMD Movies. Much to the annoyance of Sony when they started releasing firmware updates people started to try and find ways to hack the firmware so they could return the PSP back to a 1.50 which would once again allow them to play other games.

These other games and applications are known as “Homebrew” and are developed by programmers who want to release these games and applications free of charge to other PSP users around the world. This is the big attraction of a PSP Downgrade and is why people take the risk of downgrading their PSP. Currently there are 100′s if not 1000′s of homebrew games and applications available to download for free. Not only are there homebrew games available for the PSP user who has gone through the PSP Downgrade process but there are also 1000′s of “old school” games that you can play on you downgraded PSP, games like Donkey Kong, Mario Brothers and more.

“So can you downgrade any PSP?”, well at the time of writing you can downgrade any PSP that is firmware version 3.03 and below, this includes PSP’s with the TA-082 motherboards which up until a wile time ago were not able to be downgraded with ease. Unfortunately those with a PSP that is higher than 3.03 cannot downgrade as of yet but it is only expected to be a matter of time before a downgrader is made for those particular models.

All you have to do if you have one of the PSP’s that can be downgraded is find the correct downgrader. You must make sure that you use the correct downgrader or you risk bricking (rendering inoperable) your PSP. Once you have found the appropriate software to downgrade it, make sure you follow the instructions exactly as they are printed. If you do not follow those instructions exactly you will again brick your PSP. Once you brick your PSP your only option is to get it Mod-Chipped which would cost you around $100 or use it as a rather expensive paperweight.

The benefits of doing a PSP downgrade are numerous, the free games and applications, the DVD collection that you can back up and watch on you PSP all make the risk worth the reward.

Downgrade PSP today!

The information technology field is always moving forward at an amazing pace. The IT field is an exciting field to be a part of, but you have to stay on your toes, or some of the technologies will pass you by. In my experience training opportunities in the IT field are always beneficial. Some of the opportunities are better than others, but you should never pass up a chance for training if you have time and can afford it. IT training opportunities can come in many different flavors, structured certification classes, informal round table discussions, web seminars, and even mailing lists are great sources for IT training.

Many employers will pay for different training opportunities for their IT staffs. This is definitely a good idea, because the return on investment for IT training is tremendous. Many companies prefer employees that have gone through structured certification classes, because they have an affirmation from a third party that tells them their employee is capable of performing their job correctly.

Certifications can be great to learn the basics of your job, but some of the other IT training opportunities can expand on this knowledge to let you develop yourself into a leader in your field. Informal round table discussions can be a great training opportunity, because they usually involve real world discussions that allow others to share their experiences. Other people’s experiences can be a great source of knowledge, because they can shed light on techniques that you would have never thought about on your own.

Web seminars are also a great way to obtain training. These are usually free, because they are sponsored by companies that are trying to sell their products. However if you can look past the sales pitch, you will usually find a great deal of good information about new cutting edge technologies.

The final IT training opportunity that is freely available to everyone is mailing lists. You should search online for mailing lists that interest you, because these can be a great source of information for anyone in the IT field. Plus these daily or weekly emails also help to refresh your mind by allowing you to take a break from the daily grind of your job.