It seems lately when I finish matches in Mirage Arena, it freezes randomly. Thing is, it didn't happen before. They seem to be happening much more frequently. Like for example after every 3rd arena match I do. I'm worried because the final Mirage Arena match, Keepers of the Arena, is all I have left to do, and what if I complete it, but the PSP freezes and shuts off again? Anyone know why this is suddenly happening?
Lmao, I'm not too sure. I just borrowed my friends PSP, and I've been playing steadily without checking on firmware and whatnot. Unlike the DS, my knowledge of the PSP's inner workings is practically zero.
Well, you need to find that info to get helped correctly. PSP model is found in the part number near the serial code, it will be PSP1XXX or PSP2XXX or 3XXX, etc. Firmware is found under system settings, it will tell you the firmware. Freezing can be caused by Compressed ISOs (CSO) because it has to be decompressed while running, which takes longer and can cause freezing. If you are using a .CSO file, decompress it using a program like UMDGen.
Thanks for telling me what to do. OK's let's see... PSP 1004 5.50 GEN-D3 How can I tell if it's a decompressed ISO?
Or if you feel UMDGen is a bit complicated, you can try using PSP ISO Compressor, just convert the .cso back to .iso. Like Tirith said, compressing the ISO(.cso, .dax, .jso) can cause the game to lag, or freeze, although it does save some spaces on your Memory Stick. Check the extension(.iso, .cso) of the game in ISO folder.
