GTA: San Andreas (PSP) — EBOOT/PBP Format and Verification
Look for these file signatures (from community consensus around 2022–2025):
| Criterion | Value |
|-----------|-------|
| Eboot size | ~700 MB – 900 MB (not <600 MB – those are stripped). |
| CRC32 (example) | A1B2C3D4 (check specific forum threads – changes per version). |
| Game ID | ULUS-10041 or GTA-SA-EN-PSP-V3 |
| Included files | DOCUMENT.DAT, ICON0.PNG (high-res), SND0.AT3 (audio). |
| No modded intro | Original Rockstar intro intact; no added "Team XXX" splash. |
🔍 Where to find verified hashes – GBAtemp’s PSP section, r/ROMs megathread (encrypted links), or CDRomance (user-rated PSP conversions). gta san andreas psp eboot pbp verified
If you have found a verified EBOOT.PBP file, the installation process is straightforward. Please note that you must have a PSP running Custom Firmware (CFW) or a device running the PPSSPP emulator.
Yes, but it is not verified. Light versions remove radio stations and cutscene audio. Expect crashes. Stick to the full verified build.
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas was never officially released for the PlayStation Portable (PSP) by Rockstar Games. The PSP received exclusive GTA titles (Liberty City Stories, Vice City Stories, Chinatown Wars), but not the mainline San Andreas. GTA: San Andreas (PSP) — EBOOT/PBP Format and
Therefore, any GTA San Andreas EBOOT.PBP file is a homebrew-converted PlayStation 1 (PS1) version of the game, repackaged to run on a modified PSP via Custom Firmware (CFW) and the built-in POPS (PS1 emulator) module.
"Yes, it works. No, you probably shouldn't play it that way."
The verified GTA: San Andreas PSP Eboot is a technical proof of concept – impressive that it runs at all, but frustrating to actually complete. Use it to show off at retro gaming meetups or for short free-roam sessions. For a real playthrough, stick with the PC or mobile remaster. 🔍 Where to find verified hashes – GBAtemp’s
Buy only if:
Avoid if:
You cannot play this on a stock, unmodified PSP. Sony’s digital signature system will reject the unsigned EBOOT.
| Claim | Verification | |-------|--------------| | "GTA San Andreas PSP EBOOT exists and works" | False – technically impossible from PS1; no official version. | | "It runs well on CFW" | False – homebrew attempts are unplayable. | | "You can play SA on PSP via streaming" | True – but not as a direct EBOOT. |