PSP-2000/3000 Purchasing Information (Box Codes, etc.)(UPDATED 5/13/09)

[PSPWAD]

PSP-2000 MODEL WITH THE TA-88v3 MOTHERBOARD CANNOT RUN CUSTOM FIRMWARE AT THIS TIME!
PSP-3000 MODEL CANNOT INSTALL CUSTOM FIRMWARE AT THIS TIME!
(CUSTOM FIRMWARE CAN BE RUN VIA HEN, BUT IT CANNOT BE INSTALLED)
What I'm looking for is information on PSP-2000 units. If you've purchased a PSP-2000, please list the box code letter. It's almost impossible to find this information on the net, I figured it was time to start a thread about this.

Limited Edition & New Boxstyle:
Star Wars Limited Edition (TA-085)(CONFIRMED)
Simpsons Limited Edition (TA-085)(CONFIRMED)
Daxter Limited Edition Pack (TA-85v2/3.80 OFW)(CONFIRMED)
God of War Limited Edition Pack (TA-88v2/3.95 OFW)(CONFIRMED)
Madden 09 Limited Edition Pack (TA-88v2/3.95 OFW & TA-88v3/4.01 OFW)(CONFIRMED)
Piano Black with the New Box Style (TA-88v3)(UNCONFIRMED)
Piano Black (Amazon.com)(TA-88v3)(PARTIALLY CONFIRMED)

PSP-2000 Original Boxstyle Box Codes (Thanks to Alek @ Dark-AleX.org):
(No Letter) = 3.60
A = 3.71
B = UNKNOWN
C = 3.72
D = UNKNOWN
E = 3.80
F = 3.90
G = 3.95 / 4.01 (TA-88v2 / TA-88v3)
A PSP with G and the 4.01 firmware is most likely a TA-88v3 motherboard, so it is advised that you stay away from them.

PSP-2000 Motherboard Information:
TA-85 (Can use and make Pandora Battery)
TA-85v2 (Can use, but cannot make Pandora Battery)
TA-88v2 (Can use, but cannot make Pandora Battery)
TA-88v3 (Cannot use or make Pandora Battery)

PLEASE HELP! MANY PEOPLE ARE LOOKING TO MAKE PURCHASES WITH THIS INFORMATION! IF YOU FIND INFORMATION, LINK TO THE SOURCE AND POST IT!

I've been thinking that the easiest way to tell from the shipping box / PSP itself what firmware is installed would be from the serial number of the PSP.

There seems to be 2 parts to serials, the P-number and the S-number:

The P number seems to (possibly) be regional and stays the same across a batch of consoles. The S-number is the serial number as shown inside the battery compartment.

I'm thinking maybe we could build a list of serial numbers against Original Firmware version? Unless there's already one out there somewhere? So to get things moving here's some real samples that have been through my hands, the final two digits and letter obscured for anonymity...

These are all UK/Eire spec European consoles

PSP-2003PB
Regional ID = CEK
Box Letter = A
Date Code = 7D
8 digit P-number = 27401019
7 digit serial = 03835XX
OFW = 3.71

PSP-2003PB
Regional ID = CEK
Box Letter = ?
Date Code = ?
8 digit P-number = 27401019
7 digit serial = 05310XX
OFW = 3.80

PSP-2003PB
Regional ID = CEK
Box Letter = ?
Date Code = ?
8 digit P-number = 27401019
7 digit serial = 05501XX
OFW = 3.90

PSP-2003PB
Regional ID = CEK
Box Letter = F
Date Code = 8A
8 digit P-number = 27401019
7 digit serial = 05893XX
OFW = 3.90

PSP-2003PB
Regional ID = CEK
Box Letter = G
Date Code = 8B
8 digit P-number = 27401019
7 digit serial = 06643XX
OFW = 3.90

PSP-2003PB
Regional ID = CEK
Box Letter = G
Date Code = 8C
8 digit P-number = 27401019
7 digit serial = 07583XX
OFW = 4.01

As you can see, for this region of consoles (other regions might have different blocks of serial numbers reserved) if your serial number is 06643XX or below you should be good to flash :thumbs:
If your serial is 07583XX or higher then sorry!

Hope this helps - any other contributions would help narrow it down, especially for other regions of the world.

Now let’s continue with other thing. What about a quick compatibility list?

1. TA-079 v1 -> Can be cfw’d -> Can create pandora
2. TA-079 v2 -> Can be cfw’d -> Can create pandora
3. TA-079 v3 -> Can be cfw’d -> Can create pandora
4. TA-081 -> Can be cfw’d -> Can create pandora
5. TA-082 -> Can be cfw’d -> Can create pandora
6. TA-086 -> Can be cfw’d -> Can create pandora
7. TA-085 v1 -> Can be cfw’d -> Can create pandora
8. TA-085 v2 -> Can be cfw’d -> Can NOT create pandora
9. TA-088 v1 -> Can be cfw’d -> Can NOT create pandora
10. TA-088 v2 -> Can be cfw’d -> Can NOT create pandora
11. TA-088 v3 -> Can NOT be cfw’d -> Can NOT create pandora
12. TA-090 v1 -> Can NOT be cfw’d -> Can NOT create pandora
13. TA-090 v2 -> Can NOT be cfw’d -> Can NOT create pandora

And, let’s make a last one! What about a quick boxcode list for the ofw that are inside? For the Phat models (01g):

1. A = 1.50
2. B = 1.51
3. C = 1.52
4. D = 1.52
5. E = 1.52
6. F = 2.00
7. G = 2.01
8. H = 2.50
9. I = 2.60
10. J = 2.70
11. K = 2.71
12. L = 2.81
13. M = 3.01
14. N = 3.03
15. O = 3.10
16. P = 3.11
17. Q = 3.30
18. R = 3.40
19. S = 3.50
20. T = 3.51
21. U = 3.52

Now for the Slim & Lite (02g);

1. (No letter) = 3.60
2. A = 3.71
3. B = 3.71
4. C = 3.72
5. D = 3.73
6. E = 3.80
7. F = 3.90
8. G = 3.95 / 4.01
9. H = 3.95 / 4.01
10. I = 4.01
11. J = 4.05

And for the 3k models (03g);

1. (No letter) = 4.20
2. A = 4.20/4.21
3. B = ??
4. C = 5.02
5. D = ??
6. E = ??

[gambino]

hi

piano black with G ,3.95,and ta 088v2 so ddc7 was ok.

@+

[leray]

Hi,
white slim PSP ("Echochome Bundle") bought on 1.11.2008 at Amazon -> TA88v2 FW 3.95.

[Dany23]

I can confirm that the Red God of War slim psp has a TA-088v2 motherboard and firmware 3.95

Dany26

[lenselijer]

Got a brown slim psp-2006 with 4.01 firmware, ddc7 doesnt work

[klotue]

On my box it says PSP-2000 MG and came with 3.80 what's the odds for it not being downgradeable ?

[leray]

On my box it says PSP-2000 MG and came with 3.80 what's the odds for it not being downgradeable ?

Every PSP, that comes with a FW < 4 is downgradeable.
Congratulations.

[hardran3]

I have now seen 3 units ending in B which are 4.01, v3 units. Boo.

edit:
maybe this is the new box though. it reads PSP-2001PB.

[kups_18]

I Have Madden 09 Ltd Ed Psp Slim With Ofw 4.01 And The Dc7 Doesn't Work...

[PSPWAD]

I Have Madden 09 Ltd Ed Psp Slim With Ofw 4.01 And The Dc7 Doesn't Work...

You were one of the unlucky ones that got the new motherboard...that's why I went for the Daxter pack, lol...

[ChokeYouOut]

ive gt new motherboard

[NICKTHEDISK]

Just purchased x3 Piano Black 'G' PSP Slims from GAME.co.uk (Croydon)

All are TA-088 V3. running v4.01

-very

Havnt built new DC7 yet, but my Pandora/MMS isnt showing up, so i guess i have to wait out.

[ZigZag]

Just bought a PSP Paino Black model-2001G firmware 4.01 from wal-mart The system was in the new value pack packaging it comes with no games or anything just the system it has the dreaded ta-88 v3. So there for it's no good! stay away from those


However I returned it and picked up the god of war limited edition model-2001ZD and it contained a ta-088v2 motherboard, I used Pandora with it no problems hope this helps some people out there Happy hunting boys! and merry Christmas and thanks to all of those talented moders out there, we owe it all to you guys!.

[deadlyangel9]

im lookin to buy a new psp slim OFFLINE where do you guys think is the best place to get it???i do plan on installing cfw so i dont want a crappy motherboard that wont let me also does anyone know if the new blue pandora will be available OFFLINE anywhere in the u.s??? please someone respond

[planet_sick]

hey i heard that psp 3000 is hackable due to datel or something.So is it true