Ask PSP Fanboy: Volume 18
Every Saturday, PSP Fanboy will answer your burning questions. If you have a question for the team, send an e-mail to andrew @ pspfanboy.com with the subject "Ask PSP Fanboy." NOTE: We do NOT answer questions related to downloading illegal copies of games. Stop asking.
Q: Is there anything that utilizes the PSP's infrared functionality?
A: There are no games that take advantage of PSP's infrared functionality. However, there are a few homebrew programs that do. For example, piKey lets you use a keyboard with your system. You can also transmit data and turn your system into a universal remote.
Q: Will there be any original JRPGs on PSP besides tactics RPGs and action RPGs?
A: It's true that PSP will be receiving many tactical and action RPGs, from Wild Arms XF to Final Fantasy VII: Crisis Core. However, let's not forget that PSP is home to Monster Kingdom and The Legend of Heroes series. Brave Story should fit the bill nicely. Dragoneer's Aria looks pretty interesting as well. If you're interested in farming, Harvest Moon will be coming out soon as well.
Two tiny little questions after the break.
Q: Where I can get the $6 retro PS1 games for my PSP?
A: Unfortunately, the retro PS1 games for PSP are only available through the PLAYSTATION Store, which currently requires a PLAYSTATION 3. Sony intends on making a PSP-compatible version of the Store, but they haven't been forthcoming about when it will be available.
Q: Does Andrew use mods on his PSP?
A: No, not really. I do have custom firmware installed on one of my PSPs to allow me to take screen captures of games. I'm also planning on getting PSP2TV to record video footage of PSP games and share them with the PSP Fanboy community.
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