The PSP is still a great console despite having been released almost two decades ago. So, when you're not using it, why should it be collecting dust?
Introduce the PSP Clock. Originally an exclusive feature to the PSP GO, some crafty hackers ported the feature to the ordinary PSP about a decade ago. Combined with a custom 3D-Printed stand, it is the perfect way to keep the PSP alive and well.
THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS APPLY TO ARK-4 CFW, USE OTHER CFW AT YOUR OWN RISK. THIS WILL NOT WORK ON PSP-1000!
If you on an older version of PSP firmware (6.60 or older), this guide may not work. For steps on upgrading your CFW to ARK-4 if you already on v6.61, please read this excellent tutorial by pspunk which covers the process in-depth. If you want to upgrade the base firmware (ex: 6.60 -> 6.61) please read this.
2. Download ZeroVSH Patcher here
3. Download ZeroVSH here
Plug your PSP-2000 or PSP-3000 into your computer with a data-capable USB cable. Make sure the storage size that appears on the PC is the same as your MemoryStick.
To do this, copy zerovsh.ini and zerovsh_patcher.prx to Removable Disk:\SEPLUGINS\
In the same folder, open zerovsh.ini by double clicking it. Then, under the SlidePlugin section, change ClockAndCalendar from Disabled to Enabled. then save and close the file.
a.) Open your SEPLUGINS folder on the PSP. Then, open PLUGINS.txt. If the file does not exist, create it.
b.) Add this line to the file: vsh, ms0:/seplugins/zerovsh_patcher.prx, on
c.) Save and close the file.
Go to Removable Disk:/PSP/VSH. If this VSH folder does not exist, make it.
Then, copy the contents of ZeroVSH PATCHER/bin/slide to Removable Disk:/PSP/VSH.
There should now be three files in Removable Disk:/PSP/VSH.
Go to Removable Disk:/PSP/VSH.
Then, copy the contents of Installing ZeroVSH/main/VSH to Removable Disk:/PSP/VSH.
There should now be 30 files in Removable Disk:/PSP/VSH.
Eject the PSP from your computer and press the SELECT button.
Use the d-pad and X button to select and press RESET VSH.
Once everything is done, press the HOME button on the PSP to toggle the clock interface.
From there, press both shoulder buttons at once to toggle the calendar.
I designed this stand to hold the PSP while in clock mode. Feel free to edit the .IPT file to make changes of your own, or just print the .STL.