How to Charge the PSP Battery: 13 Steps

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2024 Author: Samantha Chapman | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 09:13

You can recharge the battery of your PlayStation Portable (known to all simply as PSP) with its charger or by connecting the console to a computer via a mini USB cable. The estimated battery life of a PSP is around 4-5 hours. The console battery must be fully charged in order to perform the software update. When the console battery is charging, the "Power" light turns orange. Make sure the indicator lights up to make sure the PSP battery is charging properly.

Steps

Method 1 of 2: Use the Charger

Step 1. Locate the console connection port

The PSP charger connector must be inserted into its yellow jack located in the lower right part of the console body. At the time of purchase, the PSP is equipped with a connection cable that is used to connect it to the charger and then to the mains.

Step 2. Plug the charger into a power outlet

After connecting the charger cable to the PSP jack, insert the relevant plug into a power outlet.

The PSP uses an alternating current (AC) power supply that delivers a voltage of 5V. If you need to replace the original charger, be sure to use one that has the same specifications to avoid damaging the console

Step 3. Wait for the console's "Power" indicator to turn orange

At first the indicator light indicated will flash green, after which it will turn orange and will always remain on. This means that the PSP's batteries are charging properly. If the "Power" indicator does not turn orange, check that the charger plug is plugged into a working power outlet and that the PSP battery is properly installed in its slot.

Step 4. Charge the console for 4-5 hours

This way, the PSP's battery will fully recharge, allowing you to go through a long gaming session without worrying that the battery will run out quickly.

Method 2 of 2: Use a USB cable

Step 1. Turn on the PSP

If the battery still has a remaining charge and you want to charge the console using a USB cable instead of the charger, you will need to change the console configuration settings.

Even if the console settings are already correct, in order to charge your PSP via the USB cable you will need to turn it on first.
Note: this method Not it is supported by first generation PSPs (1000 series).
Remember that while charging the console via USB cable you cannot use it for gaming.

Step 2. Enter the "Settings" menu

You can access the "Settings" section by swiping the main menu to the left.

Step 3. Select the "System Settings" item

Scroll down the "Settings" menu to be able to select the "System Settings" option.

Step 4. Enable "USB Charging"

It is one of the options listed in the "System Settings" section and allows you to activate battery charging via USB cable.

Step 5. Enable the "USB Auto Connect" option

It is displayed in the same menu under "USB charging".

Step 6. Connect the USB cable to the mini USB port on the PSP

The mini USB port is located on the top of the device.

The PSP is equipped with a 5-pin mini USB port, so any USB cable that meets these specifications can be used to charge the battery

Step 7. Plug the other end of the USB cable into a power source

You can connect it to a USB port on a computer, to an electronic power strip or to a power outlet equipped with a USB adapter.

If you have chosen to connect the USB cable to a computer rather than to the mains, remember that both the device and the PSP will need to be turned on to be able to recharge

Step 8. Wait for the console's "Power" indicator to turn orange

At first the indicator light indicated will flash green, after which it will turn orange and will always remain on. This means the PSP battery is charging properly. If the "Power" indicator does not turn orange, check that the USB cable is properly connected to the console, computer or power outlet, and that the PSP battery is properly installed in its slot.

Step 9. Charge the console for 6-8 hours

Charging via USB cable is slower than charging via the charger. You will be rewarded for the long wait with a long, uninterrupted gaming session.

Advice

You can dim your PSP screen brightness to conserve remaining battery power and make it last longer. Press the button located to the right of the PSP logo visible at the bottom of the screen.
To make your PSP battery last even longer, turn off Wi-Fi connectivity. Use the silver switch located on the upper left of the console.

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