Copy & Paste on PSP: Not Natively Supported

The PSP OS (VSH) has no system‑wide clipboard or copy/paste function. It lacks the text‑selection UI and APIs required.

Workarounds for Text Handling

• In‑Game / App Specific: Some homebrew apps (IRShell, PSPWrite, Bookr) implement their own copy/paste via button combos (e.g., Note + Triangle). Check the app's README.
• Web Browser: The NetFront browser supports Select → Copy → Paste in text fields only (hold △ → Select). Does not work on static pages.
• Transfer to PC: Copy text file to ms0:/PSP/TEXT/ → Edit on PC (Notepad++) → Copy back. Best for notes, FAQs, cheat lists.
• Custom Firmware (CFW) Plugins: prxshot (screenshots), GoExplore (file manager) have limited text copy. No universal clipboard.

Why?

The PSP was designed as a media/game appliance, not a PDA. Sony prioritized DRM/security over general computing features. The 64 MB RAM (Phat) / 128 MB (Slim) left no room for a resident clipboard service.

Bottom Line: For any serious text editing, use a phone/PC and transfer via USB/Memory Stick.