Getting started

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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

First, procure a copy of the game in ISO format.

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 here.

Please note that a Windows PC will be required to install the English Patch!

What you will need:

  • English Patch - The english patch, contains a .xdelta file and a .pdf for installation by JamRules and Weyu.
  • xdelta - A program to apply the patch.
  1. Extract all files from PSPo2 Infinity English v1.7z into a folder on your computer.
  2. Extract all files from xdeltaUI.rar into a different folder on your computer.
  3. Run xdeltaUI.exe. (from xdeltaUI.rar)
  4. 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)
  5. Click the second Open button and select your ISO game file.
  6. Click the ... button and choose where you would like the patched file to be saved.
  7. 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.

PSP

What you will need:
  • Custom Firmware - Please follow the guide here if you have not set up custom firmware on your PSP.
  1. Connect your PSP to your PC through USB.
  2. Browse to ISO in the root directory (create this folder if it does not exist)
  3. Transfer your PSP2i ISO to this folder, then disconnect your PSP from your PC.
  4. Browse to Game → Memory Stick on your PSP.
  5. Select PSP2i and the game will boot.

PS Vita

What you will need:
  • Custom Firmware - Please follow the 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 here after you have set up custom firmware.
  1. Connect to your PS Vita by FTP through VitaShell (we recommend FileZilla as your FTP client)
  2. Browse to ux0:/pspemu/ISO (create this folder if it does not exist)
  3. Transfer your PSP2i ISO to this folder, then disconnect your Vita from your PC.
  4. Start Adrenaline on your Vita, and browse to Game → Memory Stick.
  5. Select PSP2i and the game will boot.

Windows PC

What you will need:
  • PPSSPP Emulator - The best PSP emulator for Windows PC. (This link is V1.12.3, check for later versions here. We recommend the latest version always)
  1. Extract all contents of ppsspp_win.zip to a folder of your choice.
  2. (Optional) After extracting PPSSPP, it is recommended to create a "Games" folder in the same location, and place your PSP2i ISO in here.
  3. Open PPSSPPWindows.exe or PPSSPPWindows64.exe. If you are unsure, it is most likely PPSSPPWindows64.exe.
  4. Click the "Browse" button on the initial screen, then browse to your location of your PSP2i ISO.
  5. 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!

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 (i.e. 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

All extra missions are found under the following categories:

  • Tactical Missions → Clad 6
  • Trade Missions
  • Challenge Missions

All downloadable missions will be indicated by a green DL sign on the right-hand side. The missions available will depend on whether you are in Story Mode or Multi Mode.

Infinity Missions

Downloadable Infinity Missions must be registered at the Code Counter before they can be played. The Code Counter is the terminal found at the rear of the player's ship.

To add them into the game:

  1. Access the Code Counter
  2. Select Register Code
  3. Select Register DL Mission
  4. Choose the download mission you wish to add. If the download mission has already been imported, it will be greyed out.
  5. Choose Yes when asked to register the disc

The imported missions will now display under the Infinity Missions category at the Mission Counter.

Items

Remember: All downloadable items will be untranslated!

The downloaded items must be imported into the game before they can be accessed. Please note that importing any items will lengthen the initial load times into the game significantly, but will be normal after you have loaded into Clad 6.

To import items:

  1. On the title menu, choose Import
  2. On the import menu, choose Import Downloaded Items
  3. Choose which category of items you would like to import (it may take a while to read the information)
  4. Choose Select Items to Import, and select which items you would like to import. They will be highlighted in purple when selected.
  5. After choosing the items you wish to import, back out of the item list, then choose Importing and choose Yes to the following prompt. The items will be sent to your shared storage and the game will save.
  6. Repeat steps 3-5 for any other item categories you wish to import.

Items may be imported as many times as you would like, so do not worry if you remove the items in-game later.

* - 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 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

Setting up multiplayer

Beginner guides