Ape Escape downloadable demo

by Andrew Yoon { Sep 25th 2006 at 6:40PM }

We knew it was only going to be a matter of time before the downloadable game demos from Tokyo Game Show found their way onto the internet for all of us to enjoy. The latest demo for you to download to the system is Ape Escape Racer. Although it didn't get the best previews, this demo will let you make your own decision on the quality of the game. ~~Unfortunately, you will need homebrew-destroying firmware 2.81 to run the demo.~~ This updated file will work on firmware 2.80 and above.

1. Download the demo ZIP file.
2. Extract the contents of the ZIP file.
3. Connect your PSP to your computer using a USB cable.
4. Go to the PSP/GAME folder.
5. Copy UCUS98655 folder into the GAME directory.

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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

michae2414 @ Sep 25th 2006 7:04PM

While it's too bad you need firmware 2.81, more demos is always a good thing. Not sure if I want to upgrade for just Ape Escape, though...but if more start coming up (Bounty Hounds, Ridge Racer...), I'll be tempted. Mighty tempted.

Josh Finnessy @ Sep 25th 2006 7:32PM

Here is a version of the demo I edited to run on 2.80! I could edit for other firmwares, but I have 2.80, so that's what I made it for. http://www.sendspace.com/file/5fnopp

brgers @ Sep 25th 2006 8:16PM

Dam u sony,(requires 2.81) Can i trust that edited version ne1?

Josh Finnessy @ Sep 25th 2006 8:20PM

Yes, I swear you can trust it. It runs fine on my 2.80.

brgers @ Sep 25th 2006 8:26PM

yea works, in japanese thou but thats ok :D Cant wait for teh rest of em :P

ronturon @ Sep 25th 2006 8:44PM

give me more downloadable demos and i'll surely be in on 2.81 right way.

Manish Prabhune @ Sep 26th 2006 12:14AM

Thanks for this one.
I was waiting a lot for the same.
Actually i tied in vain to download at TGS and could not
even after spending roughly 2 hours in their booth.

Kurifurisan @ Sep 26th 2006 12:41AM

Freaking sweet demo!!!! Thanks PSP Fanboy and thanks for the entry in the SF Bags Contest!

steve @ Sep 26th 2006 1:50AM

Why don't they release for us 1.5 users anymore? ;)

Jigstar @ Sep 26th 2006 2:13AM

It doesn't work! first it goes to the psp screen when i acess it and then it turns the psp off. i'd thought it was weird since it was such a small file.
HELP PLEASE!

John @ Sep 26th 2006 2:21AM

It's okay. I did upgrade my gf's PSP instead of mine though

Jigstar @ Sep 26th 2006 2:24AM

Oh, now it's cool. working fine. Nice

Josh Finnessy @ Sep 26th 2006 8:31AM

Hey steve, here is a version for 1.5! It should work, but I do not have a 1.5 to test it on. Made it myself. http://www.sendspace.com/file/fhmdyh

Silver R. Wolfe @ Sep 26th 2006 11:32AM

Are Josh's editted files legit? Has anyone bothered to try them?

steve @ Sep 26th 2006 12:47PM

@Silver R. Wolfe: All Josh did was hexedit the version stamp in the file from 2.81 to 1.50. There doesn't appear to be any other changes. This might work for 2.80 firmware but, I don't believe it works for the 1.50.

Gonzo @ Sep 26th 2006 2:43PM

Thanks for informing us of this one: and every other demo I have jacked into my psp.
Seriously. You guys are awsome; the only demo I would've found on my own was the loco roco demo.
Speaking of demos; I Finally Got my Gangs of London demo umd and it aint too bad. I kind of wish they included one of the pub games and a bit of the Dead Rising rip off mod but as a Guy Richie fan, I'm tempted to pick up the full version and change my name to Bricktop.

I'm definitely going to try this demo although I kind of wish they chose one of the other TGS games. Any of the other TGS games actually. I'm not really too into MarioKart and to tell you the truth, after the Burnout games, I have a boring time playing any other driving game.

Josh Finnessy @ Sep 26th 2006 4:50PM

Oh, really, it doesn't work for 1.5? I'm sorry then, I thought it would, but I Could not test it. Sorry.

steve @ Sep 26th 2006 5:36PM

@Josh LOL It's alright, no need to be sorry. ;)

daniel @ Sep 26th 2006 7:37PM

i cant download the demo HELP

daniel @ Sep 26th 2006 7:57PM

i need HELP trying to download these demos HELP PLEASE

Benjamin @ Sep 27th 2006 6:07AM

Man. Now with these demos becoming common stuff, I wonder if they'll release a Vice City Stories demo, that'd be swell. Just one mission or something.. I'd love to see some good WESTERN games for a change on demo, like Medal of Honor, Brothers in Arms PSP, Killzone Liberation, VCS, NFS: Carbon, maybe some more sports games etc... i'm getting sick of all these Japanese demos...

In my perfect world, EVERY game would HAVE to have a demo before release, and come with GAME SHARING supporting minimum 8 players, AD-HOC supporting min 8 players and INFASTRUCTURE with min 16 - 32 players. With the vast amount of games on the market, too often do I find myself in a room full of PSP's, but we can't play multiplayer because we all have different games... :(

But hey, we don't live in a perfect world. Or do we?
Sony?