sending films to psp

[Flimbo]

i've just been looking at some bigger memory cards for my psp, but before i get one, just a couple of questions.

is it possible to save a normal dvd to a memory card or does it have to be a UMD?

and whats this media manager (http://www.hmv.co.uk/hmvweb/displayProductDetails.do?ctx=305;6;38;-1&sku=582385) about?
do i need this to transfer info from my psp to pc?

cheers, matt

[rob_s]

id assume it needs to be umd?

and wilst were on the subject of psps (saves makeing another topic) just got a new game (sonic :p) but anyway when i put it in it says i need to update before i can play :S and wont let me play the game?.... how the fuck do i update it? i havent got a usb lead or anything becuase i was a cheap skate n baught the base pack :P

[saxo_jim]

i think you need to download a program to convert the dvds to files that are the right size. not sure what the program is though.

[bbewekim]

The psp appears to be very restricted. The homebrew looks like it makes life a lot easier but im running v3.03 :(.

File formats are pritty strict anyway, .MP4, .MP3 or WMA (with the newer update versions)

As far as ive found out anyway.

I thought even the base pack would come with a usb lead... They are pritty standard anyway, its the same one as my canon digital camera so im sure you could find one.

[devilsadvocate]

Normal DVD format (.Vob files) are normally about 5-10gb in size so you will def need to convert it to .mp4 format. Google the term 'DVD to Mp4' or try 'DVD rippers'. U can get special programs to shrink them to about 250mb but it will affect the quality of the vieo and poss the sound. Although watchin on a PSP should make much difference.

Hope this helps

[Scattle]

id assume it needs to be umd?

and wilst were on the subject of psps (saves makeing another topic) just got a new game (sonic :p) but anyway when i put it in it says i need to update before i can play :S and wont let me play the game?.... how the fuck do i update it? i havent got a usb lead or anything becuase i was a cheap skate n baught the base pack :P

If you havn't got a usb lead, if you go settings, then Network update is should allow you to download the latest firmwire for the PSP, but you need a wireless internet connection. Otherwise it wont work, adn you would have to do it wiht a usb cable.:y: