What Are "PSP Hacks"? — Custom Firmware, Homebrew, and Risks

"PSP hacks" refers to Custom Firmware (CFW) and homebrew tools that bypass Sony's restrictions on the PlayStation Portable.

Common Capabilities

• Homebrew Apps: Emulators (NES, SNES, GBA, PS1), media players, utilities.
• ISO/CSO Loading: Play backups from Memory Stick (requires UMD drive or digital dump).
• Plugins: Cheats (CWCheat), screenshot, video capture, overclocking.
• Region Free: Play out-of-region UMDs.
• Theme/Customization: Custom XMB waves, fonts, boot logos.

Risks & Ethics

• Bricking: Bad flashes can permanently kill the PSP.
• Security: Unsigned code risks malware (rare but possible).
• Warranty: Voided (irrelevant now).
• Piracy: Playing ISOs without owning the UMD is illegal/unethical.

Modern entry point: hacks.guide PSP for 6.61 Infinity / LME CFW.