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sup guysi'm am so outdated with everything.... so i just have a few questions... ok i have firmware 1.50 and a few emulators and stuff. now what should i go about doing if i wanna play new games? i'm guessing i need a custom firmware but i don't wanna go ahead and do anything without fully knowing what i'm doing. so if anybody could give me a few suggestions to get my psp to maximum coolness. i know its a stupid question but like i said its been so long and with work i havn't had time for anygaming at all so just bear with me. thanks guys.

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Yep, pretty much you need to upgrade to a custom firmware. Latest one out is 3.71M33. Also 3.52M33-4 is a popular choice, since it has wayyy better themes then 3.71M33. I suggest you refer to staxx's guide here: http://www.pspbrew.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=9454
Then you can ask questions

I would definately suggest either 3.40 OE-A or 3.52 M33-4 if oyu need help on those just PM me or ask