PSP GPS Receiver Guide

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If you’ve got the official Sony PSP GPS receiver, then this is something you absolutely must have on your PSP. MapThis is an awesome GPS sat nav homebrew application. Although it might require quite a bit of little fiddling before you can get it working - it is totally worth the effort! MapThis uses images from Google Maps so nearly every developed area on Earth is covered. It also tells you speed, direction, altitude, latitude and longitude.

In order to get the GPS running, you will need a PSP that is capable of running Homebrew.

Before you get started, download the files here. Extract the folder into your PSP > GAME3XX folder. For example, for me, it is GAME371, it depends on your current firmware. You know you did it right if you see a lot of files and folders under PSP > GAME3XX > mapViewer

Once you've done that, plug in your PSP-290 and run the homebrew MapThis.

Press X to select Singapore Map on the map menu.

You will see a street map. At this point, you are free to roam around. Press UP to zoom in. Press DOWN to Zoom out. In order to use the PSP GPS, Press [] and wait the PSP to lock onto the satellites You will need a minimum of 3 locks. Once you get a lock on 3 satellites, MapThis will point to your current location. *Getting locks may take up to 5 minutes.

You can get locks before starting program. To do that, press START and go to GPS INFO.

Once you're in the info menu, you will see lists of info. Make sure GPS STATE is ON. If it isn't, reattach your GPS unit. If it remains at off or the status is stuck at activating, your GPS unit could be defective.

Wait 1 to 5 minutes and to get at least 3 satellite locks.

The time needed to have a lock depends on your surroundings. The fastest I ever had was 5 locks in 30 seconds. I was in an open field.

You may fiddle with the settings by pressing Start. Many users have reported that lowering the CPU speed to 222 or 89 improves locks. Experiment with the settings and find out what is best for you.

There are of course more, but where is the fun if we tell you everything?

Try it out on your PSP GPS and good luck!