Identifying your model
Identifying Your Model
Knowing exactly which PSP you own decides which guide to follow. The model number is printed on a label inside the battery compartment, but the physical design usually gives it away at a glance.
| Model | Common name | Tell-tale signs |
|---|---|---|
| PSP-1000 | Phat / Fat | Thickest body, removable battery cover, IR port, UMD drive |
| PSP-2000 | Slim | Noticeably thinner and lighter than the 1000; UMD drive |
| PSP-3000 | Slim (3000) | Like the 2000 but with a better screen; microphone built in |
| PSP-N1000 | Go | Sliding screen, no UMD drive, very compact |
| PSP-E1000 | Street | Matte finish, no Wi-Fi, mono speaker |
Quick visual cues
- If it has an infrared port and feels chunky, it is a 1000.
- If it is slim with a disc drive, it is a 2000 or 3000.
- If the screen slides up to reveal controls and there is no disc slot, it is the Go.
- If it looks like a Slim but has no wireless switch, it is the Street (E1000).
Confirm in software
You can verify under Settings > System Settings > System Information, which lists the model along with the MAC address and firmware version.
Once you know your model, open its dedicated page for compatibility notes and the recommended CFW path.