Uploaded February 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
This tutorial covers how to upgrade a previously modified PSP's installation of Custom Firmware (CFW) to the latest ARK-4 CFW Full Flash Installation! The process here involves cleanly installing the official 6.61 firmware update using Chronoswitch Downgrader and then remodifying the PSP with the latest ARK-4 CFW.
#PSPModding #ARK-4 #CFW
This video has been made with Fair Use in mind and has been created as an educational piece of media.
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Timestamps!
0:00 - Intro
3:00 - Prerequisites
4:09 - Downloads
6:51 - Software Setup
11:35 - Reinstalling 6.61 Firmware
13:43 - Installing CFW
16:55 - Import Classic Plugins
17:57 - ARK's CFW Features
18:41 - Custom Launcher with Themes
20:18 - Outro
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Hardware Used for This Tutorial! (Affiliate Links):
PSP Console:
Amazon - geni.us/c5NsNC
eBay - ebay.us/XrUpNJ
PSP Battery (OSTENT Recommended):
AliExpress - https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oB48FV0
Amazon - geni.us/PSPBattery
eBay - ebay.us/5HWCE8
PSP Charger:
AliExpress - https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oFCh7bn
Amazon - geni.us/PSPCharger
eBay - ebay.us/GvGgna
Micro SD to Memory Stick Duo Adapter:
AliExpress - http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/nt1pTT6
Amazon - geni.us/3NtYTz
eBay - ebay.us/FnGJyA
SanDisk Ultra 64 GB Micro SD Card:
Amazon - geni.us/N0QU
eBay - ebay.us/np5OVd
Mini USB Cable:
AliExpress - http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/bauZyc2y
Amazon - geni.us/Ji9WOh
eBay - ebay.us/dM17vR
Other Hardware I Use for Making Videos & Modifications:
US - amazon.com/shop/mrmario2011
UK - amazon.co.uk/shop/mrmario2011
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Downloads & Links!
ARK-4 CFW:
github.com/PSP-Archive/ARK-4
Chronoswitch Downgrader:
github.com/PSP-Archive/Chronoswitch
PSP 6.61 Firmware Download:
darthsternie.net/psp-firmwares
PSP 1K/2K/3K/Street 6.61 Firmware Download Mirror:
archive.org/download/psp_ofw_firmwares/PSP/661.PBP
PSP 1K/2K/3K/Street 6.61 Firmware MD5 Hash:
6be8878f475ac5b1a499b95ab2f7d301
PSP Go 6.61 Firmware Download Mirror:
archive.org/download/psp_ofw_firmwares/PSP%20Go/661go.PBP
PSP Go 6.61 Firmware MD5 Hash:
fd0f7d0798b4f6e6d32ef95836740527
MD5 Checksum Tool:
emn178.github.io/online-tools/md5_checksum.html
7-Zip:
7-zip.org
How to Mod Any PSP on Firmware 6.61 or Lower with ARK-4 CFW:
youtu.be/FI_YgAdB_Tw
How To Use a Micro SD Card on a PSP:
youtu.be/GY9gs5EJcMs
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Social Media & More!
Discord: https://Discord.Me/MrMario2011
Patreon: patreon.com/MrMario2011
Second Channel: youtube.com/iPsychozoa
Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/mrmario2011.com
Twitter: twitter.com/MrMario2011
Facebook: facebook.com/MrMario2011
Instagram: instagram.com/MrMario2011
Twitch: twitch.tv/MrMario2011
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Song Information
Artist: pyama
Song: 180X
Soundcloud: literalbagoftrash
Link: soundcloud.com/literalbagoftrash
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Any links specifically listed as affiliate links give me a small monetary kickback at no extra cost to you and no influence on the content.
This tutorial covers how to upgrade a previously modified PSP's installation of Custom Firmware (CFW) to the latest ARK-4 CFW Full Flash Installation! The process here involves cleanly installing the official 6.61 firmware update using Chronoswitch Downgrader and then remodifying the PSP with the latest ARK-4 CFW.
#PSPModding #ARK-4 #CFW
This video has been made with Fair Use in mind and has been created as an educational piece of media.
--------------------
Timestamps!
0:00 - Intro
3:00 - Prerequisites
4:09 - Downloads
6:51 - Software Setup
11:35 - Reinstalling 6.61 Firmware
13:43 - Installing CFW
16:55 - Import Classic Plugins
17:57 - ARK's CFW Features
18:41 - Custom Launcher with Themes
20:18 - Outro
--------------------
Hardware Used for This Tutorial! (Affiliate Links):
PSP Console:
Amazon - geni.us/c5NsNC
eBay - ebay.us/XrUpNJ
PSP Battery (OSTENT Recommended):
AliExpress - https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oB48FV0
Amazon - geni.us/PSPBattery
eBay - ebay.us/5HWCE8
PSP Charger:
AliExpress - https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_oFCh7bn
Amazon - geni.us/PSPCharger
eBay - ebay.us/GvGgna
Micro SD to Memory Stick Duo Adapter:
AliExpress - http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/nt1pTT6
Amazon - geni.us/3NtYTz
eBay - ebay.us/FnGJyA
SanDisk Ultra 64 GB Micro SD Card:
Amazon - geni.us/N0QU
eBay - ebay.us/np5OVd
Mini USB Cable:
AliExpress - http://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/bauZyc2y
Amazon - geni.us/Ji9WOh
eBay - ebay.us/dM17vR
Other Hardware I Use for Making Videos & Modifications:
US - amazon.com/shop/mrmario2011
UK - amazon.co.uk/shop/mrmario2011
--------------------
Downloads & Links!
ARK-4 CFW:
github.com/PSP-Archive/ARK-4
Chronoswitch Downgrader:
github.com/PSP-Archive/Chronoswitch
PSP 6.61 Firmware Download:
darthsternie.net/psp-firmwares
PSP 1K/2K/3K/Street 6.61 Firmware Download Mirror:
archive.org/download/psp_ofw_firmwares/PSP/661.PBP
PSP 1K/2K/3K/Street 6.61 Firmware MD5 Hash:
6be8878f475ac5b1a499b95ab2f7d301
PSP Go 6.61 Firmware Download Mirror:
archive.org/download/psp_ofw_firmwares/PSP%20Go/661go.PBP
PSP Go 6.61 Firmware MD5 Hash:
fd0f7d0798b4f6e6d32ef95836740527
MD5 Checksum Tool:
emn178.github.io/online-tools/md5_checksum.html
7-Zip:
7-zip.org
How to Mod Any PSP on Firmware 6.61 or Lower with ARK-4 CFW:
youtu.be/FI_YgAdB_Tw
How To Use a Micro SD Card on a PSP:
youtu.be/GY9gs5EJcMs
--------------------
Social Media & More!
Discord: https://Discord.Me/MrMario2011
Patreon: patreon.com/MrMario2011
Second Channel: youtube.com/iPsychozoa
Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/mrmario2011.com
Twitter: twitter.com/MrMario2011
Facebook: facebook.com/MrMario2011
Instagram: instagram.com/MrMario2011
Twitch: twitch.tv/MrMario2011
--------------------
Song Information
Artist: pyama
Song: 180X
Soundcloud: literalbagoftrash
Link: soundcloud.com/literalbagoftrash
--------------------
Any links specifically listed as affiliate links give me a small monetary kickback at no extra cost to you and no influence on the content.
