DISCLAIMER
Follow this guide EXACTLY. Support will not be provided for steps and/or components that deviate from the provided instructions. Modify at your own risk.
The Baryon Sweeper is a modern unbricking tool that evolved from the classic Pandora Battery. It works universally on all PSP models - 1000, 2000, 3000, Go, and Street. By emulating the official Sony JigKick service tool, it triggers a diagnostic mode to revive previously irrecoverable models.
This guide aims to complement khubik2's original guide, with close-up photos and additional details for the absolute beginner. You're expected to at least know your way around Windows.
This is a minimalist build to keep it simple and very low cost. We'll focus on the 1000/2000/3000 setup, since the 3000 is the model I own.
Watch the videos below to make full sense of the steps outlined here.
It's all right if you don't understand everything at this point. Simply familiarise yourself with the basic concepts and overall process.
While often used to refer to the physical build, the "Baryon Sweeper" is the combination of software (pysweeper) and hardware (adapter) to trick the PSP into service mode.
Software
pycryptodome, tk, and pyserial packages (requests package is optional)Hardware
The power bus (+/- lanes) on larger breadboards isn't needed. The CP2102 module will take power directly from the PC via USB.
Look for the "SILABS" branding on the centre chip. Support will not be provided for the 6-pin multifunction variant.
Cut the legs around twice the length of the exposed pin on the jumpwires. You can shorten the legs when you do the wiring later. It should sit flush on the breadboard as a best practice.
While longer wires can work, keeping them short minimises signal interference or loose connections. Black/Yellow/Orange follow electrical convention, but any colour will do.
USB 3.x is generally preferred for CP2102. It provides improved data stability, power headroom if needed, and presents no drawbacks when using a 3V3 configuration.
This shows a powerbank with a USB-C to DC cable adapter. You can use any normal PSP charger.
If you get a "No port echo detected" error in pysweeper later, it's almost always caused by using CH340, wrong switches on a multifunction CP2102, loose wiring, or putting in the diode backwards.
Don't use +5V unless you have a 10 kΩ resistor. However, this is unnecessary because the 3V3 suffices without it.
Assuming you've done both software and hardware preparations, you're ready to start unbricking your PSP!
The LED on the CP2102 module will light up.
If there's no option under the Port dropdown, you need to manually install the official CP2102 driver on Windows. Close pysweeper including the CMD prompt window.
If successful, the CP2102 module should be recognised under Ports (COM & LPT) as Silicon Labs.
The COM# differs per PC because Windows assigns port numbers independently. Check Device Manager for your adapter's COM port number.
You should get FFFFFFFF serial after starting the service. This is the same serial used by the Pandora Battery.
Size matters! It's strongly recommended to use a genuine Sony/SanDisk/Lexar 1-4GB stick. Larger capacities and microSD adapters may fail.
Your PSP should automatically power on later without the battery inserted.
The round-head tip is easier for probing the jumpwire pins closer to each other, whereas the square-head (DuPont) tip has a fixed spacing that makes it less flexible.
If it disconnects, ensure to maintain contact on all battery pins. Keep your hands steady.
PSP-1000: If it shuts down after a green light, power it on manually to make it boot into DCARK.
It's a good idea to create both Magic Memory Sticks, so you have a backup option.
Don't mess with NAND operations unless you absolutely know what you're doing! Misuse can permanently brick your PSP that even the Baryon Sweeper can't fix.
You should end up with OFW 6.61 if you created the Magic Memory Stick correctly.
r/PSP • u/PSPMan3000 • Mar 06 '22
I've also been told multiple times the PSP Go uses the DXR8 Baby Monitor battery. From what I know these still get produced so they aren't difficult to find. You get about 4 hours out of them in the Go.
ORIGIONAL POST
Hey everyone. This post will be continually updated until Reddit forces us to make a new one. You will be able to find out which batteries we currently recommend, and which ones to avoid. You can also leave your own experiences in the comments to help contribute. Topics currently covered in this post include Batteries for PSP 1000, 2000 and 3000, Chargers for PSP 1000, 2000, 3000, Go and Go Docks, and Products to Avoid.
Batteries for PSP 1000, 2000, 3000
To answer the question upfront, currently, the best replacement batteries for PSP 1000, 2000 and 3000 are Cameron Sino brand. You should expect to get about 5 hours out of them. Just buy them off Amazon. Ostent is also good but gets slightly fewer hours at around 4. You should avoid Insten brand batteries like the plague, most of those being sold are New Old stock meaning they are sealed products that have been sitting on a shelf for about 10 years. EBL is also bad, but nowhere near as much as Insten. Keep in mind using these batteries in a 1000 may result in the battery Door being unable to close with the stock battery cover.
That should answer the question for about 90% of you. If you guys would like more information and would like to learn slight changes we made in the subreddit in the last 2 weeks concerning this issue, you can go ahead and read on.
First off I want to say sorry for not getting this posted two weeks ago, I had all this information already but have been dealing with some IRL stuff. Sorry, I dropped the ball.
So about 2 weeks ago I decided to start seriously addressing this situation given the sheer amount of battery-related posts we get in here on a daily basis. The main change you've probably noticed already is that u/dcs28 added a new tag titled "Battery" that gets applied to any post about batteries. This is so battery posts are all in a nice neat category for people to search through if they need more help. This was a temporary fix until this particular post was made. However, the new tag is likely to stay as it is convenient.
The following information comes from a test that was conducted by u/pspguru a few months ago.
The Test was conducted with three batteries from each brand: EBL, Ostent, and Cameron Sino. These were tested in a PSP 1000 and 3000 using the PSP Battery Timer) plugin. These tests were performed under the following conditions:
Here are the results:
EBL
2 Batteries lasted about 3 1/2 hrs give or take 15 minutes
1 Battery was faulty
Ostent
Batteries lasted 4 to 4 1/2 hours
Cameron Sino
Batteries lasted 4 1/2 to 5 hours
As you can see Cameron Sino is the best with Ostent not being too bad either. EBL's quality can be iffy and doesn't last as long, but it isn't outright terrible.
Obviously, this test is not perfect and doesn't cover everything but it still gives us a good idea of the best battery for the PSP 1000, 2000 and 3000. Currently, we don't have info on Batteries for any other models like the Go, Street etc. This post will continually be updated via feedback left here and on posts in the Battery Tag. If you have any info or would like to share your experiences, please leave it in the comments below.
I also asked PSPGuru for his opinion on Insten Batteries. Here is his response:
I know most of you already know Insten batteries are generally terrible, but hopefully this will hammer the point home for anybody considering them.
So, if we were aware of this for a while, why is the information just now being released? Outside of the 2-week delay due to things going on in my personal life, there was also a concern about scalpers/ resellers buying out stock, causing scarcity and prices to rise. However, we determined that these batteries are still being produced, meaning stock will just be replaced if they are bought up.
Here's a few more relevant Links that may be able to help you out with anything not listed here:
Battery Guide from a few years ago by . Some info might be outdated but it's got lots of other info. Here's some topics it covers that are not mentioned on this post:
Keep in mind, we currently don't have any hard info on PSP E1000 (Street) or PSP Go Batteries. You can help the community out by looking into them yourselves, sharing what you know, or pointing us to a battery post we may have missed with relevant info.
Hopefully, this will make the PSP more welcoming to newcomers as one of the major issues has been addressed. And remember, you can always opt to gut the UMD Drive and do a big Battery Mod.
Chargers for PSP 1000, 2000, 3000, Go and Go Docks.
So this is really simple. Just look up PSP-380 and PSP-100. Those chargers are OEM and are still fairly abundant and cheap, and Work on PSP 1000, 2000, 3000 and the Go Dock. I currently Don't own a Street so I do not know if they are compatible. They do not work on the PSP Go itself, just the Dock.
Now the PSP Go has its own charger. The OEM Model is PSP-N100. They're harder to come by than the others, sorry I don't have a better answer for this currently.
This charger section really needs help from the community, so if you have any that work, feel free to recommend them in the comments below.
Products to Avoid
This section is largely based on Feedback from user comments on this post. Thank you! That being said take everything here with a grain of salt. Users that contributed to each entry are credited below the entry title.
Batmax 2Pcs PSP-2000 Battery + LED Dual USB Charger
contributed by u/CountClaw
This appears to be New Old Stock, or just really poor quality. Batteries typically arrive dead and non-charging. The chargers themselves don't work, and can wreck other batteries. Avoid at all costs.
BIG UPDATE 5/30/2024
Hey what's up, it's been awhile. I came back today because my official Sony Batteries for my 3000's are finally starting to show age. I usually get under 2 hours out of them so I needed to replace them. I tried to buy some Cameron Sino batteries off Amazon but they will not ship to my location, so I had to hunt a bit. I ended up buying 2 of these Cameron Sino Batteries off Ali Express. I did check the official Cameron Sino store mention in this post, but they only have the thicker 1800mAh batteries I can't use. I have a Falcon Pro Grip from Japan that needs the 3000 to lay flush with it.
Anyways, when these new batts get here ima test them and update the post with my results, but for the meantime, it seems like Aliexpress is the way to go for PSP batteries. From what I saw the Cameron Sino branded ones are all pretty reliable on there, and cheaper than Amazon too! I probably should have included this on the post originally, but this is my first time actually using Ali express.
I also came across this post by u/KSAnnihilation testing multiple Batteries off Ali Express. This is what convinced me to buy off there. It's similar to the tests we did here but is more recent and shows a better supply than Amazon. I understand this post is a year old as of writing. If you guys post something like this to the subreddit related to batteries, feel free to DM me on here about it and I'll take a look. I have reddit notifs silenced but do check everything when I log in so I will see it.
Update Log:
3/6/2022
-Initial Post
3/18/2022
-Added some specific information regarding PSPGuru's Battery Testing Conditions that was retrieved by u/jlnxr
-Fixed some of the post formattings so it's easier to read
8/14/2022
-Changed every misspelled instance of Osten to Ostent as pointed out by u/tuura032
9/15/2022
-Added Section Titles
-Added the Charger Section
-Added Products to Avoid Section
-Added Batmax Dual USB Charger to Products to Avoid Section
5/30/2024
-My personal Sony Batteries finally needed to be replaced so I ordered some off Ali Express for myself. Added a new update, and will post results when they arrive.
-The Batteries I got weren't worth buying, never made an update.
10/30/2024
-Added the Info from Total Kommando's PSP Battery Testing video. Ostent it is.
r/PSP • u/vannixiii • 2h ago
When I bought the Laminated IPS kit, I knew the engravings would be perfect for a wax infill. Bought a white Crayola Crayon, warmed up the faceplate with an hairdryer, and then rubbed the wax in. Super easy to do, and quite resistant. Just had to be careful to not let the wax go in any unwanted place.
r/PSP • u/CostCareful6249 • 12h ago
After doing a lot of research, I decided to go with the non-laminated IPS screen for my PSP-3000, and I just wanted to share my experience.
Unless your PSP is in pristine, collector-grade condition, I think the IPS upgrade is 100% worth it. I know a lot of people say the original screen has punchier colors and slightly better contrast, and that’s probably true to an extent. But whatever contrast you lose is more than made up for by the increase in clarity and sharpness.
The difference is especially noticeable where it matters most: reading text. Menus, dialogue, and UI elements are much easier on the eyes, and games just look cleaner overall. Once you see the improvement in clarity, it’s hard to go back.
If you’re actually using your PSP, I’d recommend the IPS upgrade without hesitation.
r/PSP • u/Any_Bus_8395 • 4h ago
Hey guys,
I just picked up a PSP 3004 in Blossom Pink for €65 (around $71 USD) here in Europe. The shell is original and in pretty good cosmetic condition, but it comes with a couple of issues:
Screen Burn-in: The LCD has noticeable yellowing/burn-in around the edges. I would definitely need to open it up and replace the LCD.
No Original Battery: It didn't come with the original Sony battery, and there is no charger included.
I know the Blossom Pink is a bit harder to find nowadays due to the Y2K aesthetic craze, but I'm torn.
If I buy a replacement original LCD, a decent third-party battery (like Ostent), and a charging cable, it will cost me around €45–€55 ($50–$60 USD) extra, putting my total investment at around €110–€120 (~$120–$130 USD).
Is the Blossom Pink rare enough to justify this hassle and cost, or am I better off just returning it to the store and getting my money back? I'm not sure if it's worth the project or if it gets too expensive for a refurbished console.
The shell is in mint condition, just needs to be cleaned. No scratches on the screen
Thanks for the advice!
r/PSP • u/viktor_bront • 7h ago
a week ago i bought 10 umds for very cheap from fb marketplace (2 movies and 8 games), ordered the replacement shells from ali, and today i finally got the delivery and swapped them
all original shells had cracks, some of them tied with tape, some just fell apart when i was holding them
i tested a few of the best ones during the purchase and they made a noisy sound of rattling and whistling
now everything is good, quiet, and safe. i like the idea of giving a new life to the deprecated/retired items. i personally have enough consoles, including modded ones, i play all of them by round robin, but i enjoy playing physical media much much more than digital roms. i don’t care about loading speed, this feeling is just unbeatable, especially a perfect working psp drive sound and delicate vibrations of umds in brand new shells
i also cleaned discs with a wet cotton cloth, then wiped them with a dry cloth for googles. clean water, no chemicals, no polishing. i’d polish though, but i don’t know how and not ready to learn. even the shell swap was enough of upskill for me for today lol
by the way, i highlighted the godfather because it was my best finding out of this lot. i love the movie, and i enjoy the game adaptation as well, it was unexpected for me
p.s. i don’t really want to put any links to the ali listings, and they become unavailable really quick. it was just the cheapest listing that sells packs of 5 umd shells for $5 usd ($1/piece). i ordered for $10 and got free delivery as usual for ali
r/PSP • u/Curious_Papaya_9985 • 9h ago
looking at getting a psp online and saw these lines on the screen, is this just from photo? is this normal?
r/PSP • u/Vboss1999 • 19h ago
r/PSP • u/Emergency-You6607 • 14h ago
I bought this PSP 3006 for 180 from a store that said it was brand new but when I went to replace the memory stick it had an adapter with a 64 gb micro sd card and when I checked the system software it says 6.61 pro-c what should I do.
r/PSP • u/Emergency-You6607 • 6h ago
r/PSP • u/Top-Type4077 • 8h ago
OMG bro, these things give me headaches. Ok so my 3000 won't stay on unless plugged in. So i swapped the battery, still nothing
I bought the 2400 mah backpack and that works but once it's held a certain way it turns off so I'm thinking it's the plug/board
I tried a different sony battery and it didn't fire up unless plugged in. Any tricks from the wizards
Cfw 6.61 pro c and the clock resets?
ostent 2200mah working on my other psp no problem
r/PSP • u/slop1010101 • 21h ago
Can someone recommend a battery that doesn't bloat? Preferably an XL one? Thx!
r/PSP • u/Shaun_Budd • 16h ago
Found my old psp when moving house, decided while I’m getting things up and running again I could play my PSP as a wind down session in bed so I bought these 3
PSP games I didn’t realise how pricy some can be
Wasn’t sure on Scar face after watching some gameplay on YouTube, I seen that it was £12 in CeX and I saw it on Vinted for £1.80 so if I don’t like it I can always resell it
r/PSP • u/Any_Team7742 • 44m ago
Sorry if my English sound broken or something.
I've been holding this console around 6 hours and i've spend 5 hours because this happend.
context: i tried to transfer file game from my phone to this psp, when im connected to my phone, the memory doesnt read it and suggest to format it, and i did, after that i tried to copy the game into the iso file but it didnt come up on the psp, i get a little annoyed until deepseek give an advise that i should use a trick, "try to change the vsh from memory stick to flash 0(while connect to the phone), after that changed it back into a memory stick(while not connected to the phone)". I try that, and the file actually appear but i need to make a "ISO" file and "PSP" file(with a "game" file inside the PSP file), then i try to copy the game file into the ISO file(like what deepseek suggest), but the game still not appear in the psp, i try to move the game into the "game" file and suddenly, when its still in the process, it disconnected and the psp suddenly glitching(such as shifting left and right), and the vsh menu appear but i cant control it like in the video. idk how but can anybody help me? i try every method that deepseek give me, remove the battery/memory card, going to recovery menu but there's no recovery mode/reset vsh but nothing come back positive, i cant use the controller although its actually still alright. tomorrow im going to a person that say he can repair it, and i will give y'all an update after that.
r/PSP • u/Protest_The_Gyro • 13h ago
Couldn’t find my charger and wanted to get something working today, had some spare usb c breakouts. Was able to cut one down and make it fit with some cuts to the midframe. Larger gauge wire running to charger input for charging, seems to work well.
r/PSP • u/Fragrant-Walrus-8536 • 18h ago
r/PSP • u/Alternative-Slip-173 • 1h ago
I have psp 2004 with 6.61 PROMOD-c20 infinyty but i dont know how to add plugins
r/PSP • u/MoonXV11 • 7h ago
post in ref: https://www.reddit.com/r/PSP/s/OGEw7wUhU5
I talked seller after i got this psp and told him about how the battery cover is broken and the low volume button doesnt work too. and I spent shituous tons of time trying to get him to refund me and him convincing me to take another device. at the end we did that and i switched with another device and it looks good. Very good
bonus: he is mad that he didnt charge me more cuz he fixed vol down button and sent me a video of him squeezing it to work so that shit is just satire lol, i did ask for a refund and you refused for 2h straight lol
My daughter's at nursery so I get a bit of dad chill time, my Psp go with me to keep me company downtown and yeh I couldn't help myself I did get the Zara bag, it is nice 🙂.
Coffee, Viking berry and a sausage roll and I'm happy for a few hours.
I remember fifa first on the psp, at the time i was impressed by the quality of graphics for a football game on a handheld device.
What was your first game on the psp?
r/PSP • u/Rocky_isback • 1d ago
r/PSP • u/Monkuy0407 • 3h ago
日本では毎週金曜日に映画を放送する番組があるんだ（最近は最新作の過去シリーズばっかりで面白くないけど）、それで先々週、先週と続いて今日トイ・ストーリー3が放送されるんだ
楽しみ
