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'''Welcome to Phantasy Star Portable 2 Infinity!'''
'''Welcome to Phantasy Star Portable 2 Infinity!'''
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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.
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.
Please note that currently, while online multiplayer is possible from a PSP or PS Vita, it is not consistently possible to play with players on PPSSPP, and therefore we do not recommend attempting to play online multiplayer on official hardware. As such, there will be no guides on how to connect online with your consoles, and we recommend transferring your savefile to another system temporarily whenever you wish to play multiplayer.


==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.
The above article will go into how to install the English Patch if desired, along with setting up the game on your system of choice. Instructions on how to convert your save data from the US and EU versions will also be here.


===English patch===
==Downloadable content==
: ''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].''
: ''Main article: [[Downloadable content]]
<p style="color:red">Please note that a Windows PC will be required to install the English Patch!</p>


What you will need:
''Phantasy Star Portable 2 Infinity'' features official downloadable content that was released after the game's official release. These include:
* [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.
* Extra missions with unique objectives and rewards
# Extract all files from '''xdeltaUI.rar''' into a different folder on your computer.
* Extra Infinity Missions with maps and bosses not obtainable through regular mission disks
# Run '''xdeltaUI.exe'''. (from '''xdeltaUI.rar''')
* Equipment from PlayStation Network, with various weapons, visual modules, costumes/parts, and room decorations, both free and paid.
# 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.
The above article will provide a download to all downloadable content, how to install it, access it, and a list of all downloadable content.
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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.
==Modifications==
# Browse to ISO in the root directory (create this folder if it does not exist)
: ''Main article: [[Modifications]]''
# 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.
The ''Phantasy Star Portable 2 Infinity'' community has provided various enhancements and edits to improve the gameplay 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.
* 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)
==Setting up multiplayer==
# Browse to ux0:/pspemu/ISO (create this folder if it does not exist)
: ''Main article: [[Setting up multiplayer]]''
# Transfer your PSP2i ISO to this folder, then disconnect your Vita from your PC.
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.
# 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)
Due to this, we will only be recommending methods that are easy to set up on PPSSPP and can easily crossplay with PPSSPP.
 
# 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==
: ''See also: [[List of downloadable content]]


==Beginner guides==
: ''Main article: [[New player guide]]


==Game patches==
Once you've got a feel for the game, feel free to check out the guides above! This is optional, as the best way to learn is to tackle things yourself, but you may find useful tips and tricks above.
 
==Setting up multiplayer==
 
==Beginner guides==


{{Getting Started}}
{{Getting Started}}

Latest revision as of 20:54, 15 February 2022

Vasque, a Little Wing mercenary acting as a tutor for new recruits.

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, while online multiplayer is possible from a PSP or PS Vita, it is not consistently possible to play with players on PPSSPP, and therefore we do not recommend attempting to play online multiplayer on official hardware. As such, there will be no guides on how to connect online with your consoles, and we recommend transferring your savefile to another system temporarily whenever you wish to play multiplayer.

Installing the game[edit | edit source]

Main article: Installation

The above article will go into how to install the English Patch if desired, along with setting up the game on your system of choice. Instructions on how to convert your save data from the US and EU versions will also be here.

Downloadable content[edit | edit source]

Main article: 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.

The above article will provide a download to all downloadable content, how to install it, access it, and a list of all downloadable content.

Modifications[edit | edit source]

Main article: Modifications

The Phantasy Star Portable 2 Infinity community has provided various enhancements and edits to improve the gameplay 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.

Setting up multiplayer[edit | edit source]

Main article: 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.

Beginner guides[edit | edit source]

Main article: New player guide

Once you've got a feel for the game, feel free to check out the guides above! This is optional, as the best way to learn is to tackle things yourself, but you may find useful tips and tricks above.