Does the PSP-1000 Have Flash Player? Only via Custom Firmware

No. The original PSP-1000 firmware (1.00–6.61) does not include Adobe Flash Player. Sony never licensed it for the official browser (NetFront).

How to Get Flash on PSP-1000

• Custom Firmware (CFW) Required: Install CFW (e.g., 6.61 PRO-C2 / ME-2.3 / Infinity). This modifies the OS to allow homebrew.
• Install FlashPlayer Plugin: Homebrew apps like FlashPlayer v0.5 (by neur0n) or FastFlash enable SWF playback in the browser or standalone.
• Performance: Expect low frame rates on complex Flash content (ActionScript 3, vector video). Simple animations/games work okay. YouTube Flash embeds (pre-2015) barely function.

Better Alternatives (No CFW Needed)

• HTML5 Video Sites: Mobile versions of YouTube, Vimeo, Dailymotion often work in the stock browser (slow).
• PSP-Friendly Portals: PSPTube (homebrew YouTube client), GoTube — require CFW but play video far better than Flash.
• Convert Video: Use HandBrake to encode to H.264 / MP4 (480x272, ~500–768 kbps), transfer to VIDEO folder on Memory Stick. Plays natively in XMB Video menu.

Warning

CFW voids warranty (irrelevant now), risks bricking if done incorrectly, and prevents PSN access. Use a spare PSP-1000 if experimenting.