PSP Button Layout: L1/L2/R1/R2 Locations

On all PSP models (1000, 2000, 3000, Go, E1000):

• L (L1): **Left shoulder trigger** – top-left edge, above D-pad.
• R (R1): **Right shoulder trigger** – top-right edge, above face buttons.

There is no L2 or R2 on the PSP. Only one shoulder button per side.

Common Confusions

• PS Vita / PS3 / PS4 / PS5: Have L1, L2, R1, R2 (two per side).
• PSP Go: Same single L/R; sliding screen reveals them.
• PSP Street (E1000): Same single L/R.

In-Game Usage

• Camera control (Monster Hunter, God of War).
• Targeting / Aim (Syphon Filter, Resistance).
• Menu shortcuts (shoulder = page left/right).
• Homebrew emulators often map L/R to L1/R1 or L2/R2 of emulated system.