[PSP HardMod] Build your own Portable Battery Charger (2024)

FAQs

What other charger can charge a PSP? ›

You can charge your PlayStation Portable (PSP) with either the AC adapter connected to a wall outlet or with a mini USB connected to your computer.

Method of Charging Using the USB Connector

Using a commercially available USB cable, you can connect the PSP™ system to external devices such as the following: A personal computer (PC) with an operating system that supports USB mass storage class, such as Windows® or Mac OS.

PLEASE NOTE: The size of the DC Connector is OD: 4.0mm and ID: 1.7 mm.

The PSP 2000 works fine with a PSP 1000 battery. If you want the back closed, though, you'll have to buy an extended battery door.

You can charge your PSP by plugging into the USB port on your laptop/PC, any smart phone USB Charger with proper voltage (5V 1A-2A) or a powerful charger for faster charging – Wall Charger, Car Charger, Portable Charger or Charger Dock.

The battery pack can be charged by connecting the camera to a computer using a micro USB cable. Turn off the product, and connect to the USB terminal of the computer.

Simply connect the power bank to the computer using an appropriate USB cable. This method provides a reliable and convenient charging solution when a dedicated charger is not available.

The right AC adapter for your device is one with matching electrical ratings. The device's input voltage and current must match the adapter's output voltage and current. Check the device's product label or user manual to see its rated voltage and current.

Barrel connectors are available in a range of both inner and outer conductor diameters. Although there are no standards for the combinations of inner and outer diameters, product designers may choose to specify dimensions to either match existing products or to be unique from other products.

What is the most common DC jack size? ›

Generic plugs are often described by their inside diameter, such as 2.1 mm DC plugs. After the two common 5.5 mm OD (Outer Diameter) plugs, the next-most common size is 3.5 mm OD with a 1.3 mm ID (Inner Diameter), usually about 9.5 mm in length, although both longer and shorter versions also exist.

The PSP-3000 was released in 2008, following closely after the PSP-2000. It brought a brighter screen, earning it the nickname "PSP Brite," and a slightly better battery. It is generally considered the best of the PSP models overall, though if you're looking for homebrew capability, the PSP-1000 is still superior.

You can use any PSP charger with any PSP new or old.

As RenaissanceProgrammer and Probst mentioned, the cable of the PS Vita (both OLED and LCD models) is different than the Barrel Jack that the PSP uses. To charge the PSP with the PS Vita AC Adapter (PCH-ZAC1) you will need to get a USB to Barrel Jack cable specifically for the PSP, like the one in the picture below.

Just push the Power Switch (Located on the bottom right of the PSP) up until the system starts. If you have a game in, it should start. Otherwise, it will load the main menu. If it's your first time using the PSP, it may ask you for time and date settings, among other things.