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==Installing the game==
==Installing the game==
First, procure a copy of the game in ISO format.
: ''Main article: [[Installation]]''


The ''Phantasy Star Portable 2 Infinity Wiki'' will not be providing an ISO of the game for you, you will be required to provide it yourself.
===English patch===
: ''The original release thread for the English Patch by Weyu and JamRules can be found [https://gbatemp.net/threads/phantasy-star-portable-2-infinity-english-localization-public-release.576943/ here].''
<p style="color:red">Please note that a Windows PC will be required to install the English Patch!</p>
What you will need:
* [https://psp2i.wiki/files/PSPo2%20Infinity%20English%20v1.7z English Patch] - The english patch, contains a .xdelta file and a .pdf for installation by JamRules and Weyu.
* [https://psp2i.wiki/files/xdeltaUI.rar xdelta] - A program to apply the patch.
# Extract all files from '''PSPo2 Infinity English v1.7z''' into a folder on your computer.
# Extract all files from '''xdeltaUI.rar''' into a different folder on your computer.
# Run '''xdeltaUI.exe'''. (from '''xdeltaUI.rar''')
# In the '''Apply Patch''' tab, click the first '''Open''' button and select the file '''PSPo2 Infinity English v1.xdelta'''. (This was extracted from '''PSPo2 Infinity English v1.7z''')
# Click the second '''Open''' button and select your '''ISO game file'''.
# Click the '''...''' button and choose where you would like the patched file to be saved.
# Click '''Patch''' and allow the program to create the patched ISO. This may take a while depending on the power of your PC.
Now that you have created the patched ISO, you may play it on your system of choice.
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'''PSP'''
<div class="mw-collapsible-content">What you will need:
* Custom Firmware - Please follow the guide [https://pspunk.com/psp-cfw/ here] if you have not set up custom firmware on your PSP.
# Connect your PSP to your PC through USB.
# Browse to ISO in the root directory (create this folder if it does not exist)
# Transfer your PSP2i ISO to this folder, then disconnect your PSP from your PC.
# Browse to Game → Memory Stick on your PSP.
# Select PSP2i and the game will boot.
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'''PS Vita'''
<div class="mw-collapsible-content">What you will need:
* Custom Firmware - Please follow the guide [https://vita.hacks.guide/ here] if you have not set up custom firmware on your Vita.
* Adrenaline Emulator - Official PSP Emulator for the PS Vita, please follow the guide [https://vita.hacks.guide/adrenaline.html here] after you have set up custom firmware.
# Connect to your PS Vita by FTP through VitaShell (we recommend [https://filezilla-project.org/ FileZilla] as your FTP client)
# Browse to ux0:/pspemu/ISO (create this folder if it does not exist)
# Transfer your PSP2i ISO to this folder, then disconnect your Vita from your PC.
# Start Adrenaline on your Vita, and browse to Game → Memory Stick.
# Select PSP2i and the game will boot.
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'''Windows PC'''
<div class="mw-collapsible-content">What you will need:
* [https://www.ppsspp.org/files/1_12_3/ppsspp_win.zip PPSSPP Emulator] - The best PSP emulator for Windows PC. (This link is V1.12.3, check for later versions [https://www.ppsspp.org/downloads.html here]. We recommend the latest version always)
# Extract all contents of '''ppsspp_win.zip''' to a folder of your choice.
# ''(Optional)'' After extracting PPSSPP, it is recommended to create a "Games" folder in the same location, and place your PSP2i ISO in here.
# Open '''PPSSPPWindows.exe''' or '''PPSSPPWindows64.exe'''. If you are unsure, it is most likely '''PPSSPPWindows64.exe'''.
# Click the "Browse" button on the initial screen, then browse to your location of your PSP2i ISO.
# Click the PSP2i icon and the game will boot.
It is recommended that you look through your game settings to set up the emulator to your preferences. You can do this by clicking "Game settings" → More settings... and working through the various settings. You will be able to tweak graphics, audio, controls and more!
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==Downloadable content==
==Downloadable content==
: ''See also: [[List of downloadable content]]
: ''See also: [[List of downloadable content]]

Revision as of 05:45, 15 November 2021

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Welcome to Phantasy Star Portable 2 Infinity!

This page serves as a guide to get you set up playing the game on a system of your choice, along with instructions on how to install various patches, install the downloadable content, setup multiplayer, and where to begin once you start playing the game.

Please note that currently, online multiplayer is not possible consistently from a PSP or PS Vita. You may still play on these systems, but if you wish to play online with others, you will be required to transfer your savefile to another system temporarily.

Installing the game

Main article: Installation

Downloadable content

See also: List of downloadable content

Phantasy Star Portable 2 Infinity features official downloadable content that was released after the game's official release. These include:

  • Extra missions with unique objectives and rewards
  • Extra Infinity Missions with maps and bosses not obtainable through regular mission disks
  • Equipment from PlayStation Network, with various weapons, visual modules, costumes/parts, and room decorations, both free and paid.

Please note that the downloadable content from PlayStation Network is untranslated and will appear in-game as Japanese, even with the English Patch.

Installation

What you will need:

  • All downloadable content* - All downloadable content in a neat package. Includes the translated content provided by JamRules and Weyu.
1. Extract the PSP folder in the PSP2i DLC.7z archive to the following locations depending on your platform:
PSP: Root directory (e.g. D:/ or E:/ when your PSP is connected to your PC)
PS Vita: ux0:/pspemu/
Windows PC: /memstick/ inside your PPSSPP directory.
2. You may be asked if you would like to overwrite files. Click Yes if so.

All downloadable content* is now installed. Follow the directions below to access it in-game.

Missions

Infinity Missions

Items

* There is various missing downloadable content in this package, that were given out through other means such as at physical conventions or other games. A list of known missing items may be found on the list of downloadable content page. If you have any of this content and would like to provide it, please get in touch!

Game patches

The Phantasy Star Portable 2 Infinity community has provided various enhancements and edits to improve the experience, ranging from 60 FPS patches, the ability to play online-only missions in ad hoc multiplayer, improved high-definition textures, and more. Note that many of these enhancements are done through cheat codes to modify the game's memory, however, none of these cheats will impact the game negatively. The wiki will never provide tools or codes to impact the gameplay directly.

Below you may find a compilation of the various patches that are compatible with each platform.

PSP

PS Vita

Windows PC

Setting up multiplayer

While the Phantasy Star Portable 2 Infinity infrastructure servers are long gone, it is still people to play online with others through P2P networking through emulators. Currently, the PSP2i Wiki recommends multiplayer through PPSSPP rather than official hardware (PSP and PS Vita), as a majority of players play on emulators now. It is very difficult to crossplay with emulators and hardware at the moment.

Due to this, we will only be recommending methods that are easy to set up on PPSSPP and can easily crossplay with PPSSPP.

Windows PC

Beginner guides

Coming soon. In the meantime, it is recommended that you get familiar with the game by playing Story Mode and clearing both Episode 1 and 2. This will unlock all the missions for you, grant full access to Clad 6's shop wares, and give you a solid foot hold on the game with decent progress to boot!