3.50 downgrader released

by Andrew Yoon { Jun 26th 2007 at 7:30PM }

Much to the dismay of Sony, it appears that the homebrew community has finally created a downgrader for firmware 3.50. With almost any copy of Lumines, PSP owners will be able to have their systems revert back to an older firmware. Visit N00bz for the complete directions, but make note of one of the requirements: "Sufficient intelligence and English language skills to be able to carefully and throroughly read the instructions."

Downgrading a system CAN BE RISKY, and MAY CAUSE YOUR SYSTEM TO BE INOPERABLE (or "bricked"). Also, you will be voiding your system's warranty by using this hack. If you're willing to take the plunge, feel free. Once you get to 1.50, we highly recommend that you install one of Dark_Alex's custom firmware packages, to ensure compatibility with current game titles.

[Thanks, ben!]

Tags: 3.50, downgrade, downgrader, n00bz

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

jesus torres @ Jun 26th 2007 7:38PM

has anybody actually bricked their system? downgrading my PSP was surprisingly easy. just read over the instructions a few times and take it slowly...

Licius @ Jun 26th 2007 7:40PM

I may fear that the psp is doomed.
D'oh.

Andrew Yoon @ Jun 26th 2007 7:59PM

Just upgrade to 3.50 and then downgrade.

ice @ Jun 26th 2007 8:12PM

i really hate these downgraders. all they allow for people to do is illegal things. the psp will see its doom soon.

wisemanleo @ Jun 26th 2007 8:44PM

I feel the same way...everything about homebrew is awesome except for the crappy iso loader that DAX felt the need to release. Why do we need it? "Backups"? Do people actually scratch their UMD's? Jeez...go to EB games, or at least the chain in Canada, and pay the extra $4 for insurance. So if you scratch a game, even right in front of them, they'll give you a new copy.

Tristan @ Jun 26th 2007 8:46PM

I dont want my psp to become bricked, knowing my luck with systmes mine would be bricked if I attempted this.

raj @ Jun 26th 2007 8:46PM

amazing. my friend has been asking for this - now i can help him out :)

Bored @ Jun 26th 2007 8:47PM

There is also A LOT of piracy on the DS, but publishers do not seem to be complaining there... Can you guess why?
The PSP didn't sell half as well, but there are still 20 million units sold nonetheless, piracy isn't enough to threat third-party support any more.