Q: Is it possible that Sega will emulate Saturn and Dreamcast games on PSP in a new Sega Collection? If so, has there been any word from Sega that they are planning a release of either system's games in the future?
A: Sega is very interested in bringing Dreamcast games to PSP. However, the system does not have the capabilities of emulating the system per se. Rather, games must be reprogrammed to work on PSP. The upcoming Crazy Taxi is making the jump from Dreamcast to PSP. Unfortunately, the graphics haven't aged too well. The producer of Power Stone Collection once said he'd love to do more Dreamcast ports, so stay tuned.
Even more questions after the break! Find out more about PS1 licenses, PSP-Wii games, and downgrading.
Q: When you update your PSP, do you need to re-activate the PSOne content on your PSP via PS3?
A: Nope! The licenses that are installed on your system will remain secure.
Q: I've seen a few games being announced for both the PSP and the Wii, can you explain this strange console combination?
A: Publishers and developers want to make multi-platform games because they're far more cost-efficient. Games that are appearing on both PSP and Wii (such as the upcoming Manhunt 2) increase the audience available to a title, increasing the sales potential. Although Wii is more capable than a Gamecube, many developers have been simply porting PlayStation 2 games to the system. PSP is powerful enough to do PS2-quality games, so the difference between Wii and PSP titles graphically isn't too significant--at least, for now. As such, many developers have been using the same graphics engine for PSP, PS2 and Wii titles. (For example, Alien Syndrome.) The Wii version of these games will typically feature Wii-specific controls, and up to 480p graphics, something the PSP can never do.
Q: How can you downgrade a PSP with firmware 2.81?
A: You're going to have to upgrade to 3.03, and take advantage of the Grand Theft Auto exploit.
Q: Is it risky to downgrade a PSP?
A: There's always a minimal risk of bricking a system when fooling around with the system's flash memory. As long as you follow the instructions, things should go fine. However, keep in mind that the process of downgrading isn't the only thing with elaborate instructions: there are many steps involved in running homebrew programs. If following technical instructions isn't a forte, you may want to think a bit before you leap in.
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