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    I've seen the PSP GPS unit going quite cheaply on eBay. But is there any use for the peripheral outside of Japan? I know there's some Japanese GPS software available and a few games support it, but what about some 'unofficial software'?

    I'd very much like to use the unit as one of those in-car navigation devices, like a Tomtom.

    Or does anyone know if Sony plan a worldwide release, with the appropriate software officially available for each country?

    And while we're on the subject of PSP peripherals, it's truly shocking that the camera is 1.3 mpix. What a total waste....

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    I'm pretty sure there is some homebrew GPS software available. I can't remember the name of it but I remember reading about it on PSP Updates a few times. Looked like it's pretty decent too.

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    Yep, Deniska's Map This! for the PSP is a great homebrew app that's been functional for quite a while now (using 3rd part GPS units...). I'm pretty sure he's adapted it to the official PSP GPS receiver as well.

    http://deniska.dcemu.co.uk/

    Back when I used (before Xmas last year), you had to pre-download the maps from Google of the area you were going to if you wanted detailed street maps. (You could download them real-time as well if you happen to be in a hot-spot.) These maps would get kind of large if you wanted to zoom-in in great detail, but it works REALLY well. You can also do way-points to get ETA and directions, and Points of Interest (like all restaurants or gas station in a certain area).

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    Quote Originally Posted by CosmicMonkey View Post
    I've seen the PSP GPS unit going quite cheaply on eBay. But is there any use for the peripheral outside of Japan? I know there's some Japanese GPS software available and a few games support it, but what about some 'unofficial software'?

    I'd very much like to use the unit as one of those in-car navigation devices, like a Tomtom.

    Or does anyone know if Sony plan a worldwide release, with the appropriate software officially available for each country?

    And while we're on the subject of PSP peripherals, it's truly shocking that the camera is 1.3 mpix. What a total waste....
    Yes go to www.psp-hacks.com they will give you the USA software for it and it works pretty well! Go to the download section of the site

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    So what's the deal with using it in the UK? Surely I just need the appropriate maps downloaded?

    Edit: I've come across a pretty nifty stand that holds the PSP on your dashboard and plugs into the bacca lighter for power. I'm liking the idea of this.

    Another question: is it possible to use a Dual Shock on the PSP via some sort of USB adaptor?
    Last edited by CosmicMonkey; 05-22-2007 at 12:29 PM.

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