my friend said he saw GPS for PSP in msia ... is it true ? if it is.. how much is it ???

thx thx

Few people in this forum have the GPS.
Price at about RM220-250, IIRC.

GPS does work in Malaysia. But for PSP, you will need to generate map yourself (from online source ie. MSN map, etc)
There is application to help you with this.

Our fellow moderator Ninja will be able to enlighthen you more on the PSP GPS.

thx Xrossfire ...

the map available edy??

ahhhh i've search for the maps ...

can we use these ?

http://www.malsingmaps.com/forum/index.php

http://www2.mapking.com/en/MK7/MK7_Dowload_Eng.htm

This post has been edited by jamezco: Feb 7 2007, 01:33 PM

I already asked them before. Looks like we have to convert the Malsings map to a format that MapThis can use.

http://www.malsingmaps.com/forum/modules.p...iewtopic&t=6519

ninja, where u buy the GPS?? i want to buy but can we use it to navigate in malaysia?

IF there are compatible maps, yes definitely you can use it to navigate in Malaysia.

not sure about malaysia
but it is available in singapore edy

Bought mine at Lowyat Plaza. You can find a few shops in Sg.Wang selling the GPS also.

And, it can be use to navigate in Malaysia by using MapThis! homebrew with MSN Local Live maps, although it's not that detail. That's why I'm asking the people at Malsings whether we can convert their maps to MapThis format.

Just a question, my aunty has a portable GPS unit (not for PSP). It comes with MapKing. So, can I use that map, and copy to the PSP's GPS unit (or some sort like that)?

Well, I myself not sure how MapThis! works though (at least not yet seen).

This post has been edited by c9: Feb 8 2007, 11:28 AM

Nope, it does not work that way.. MapThis is using their own format. Maps was extracted from Google Maps and MSN Local Live maps and save as compressed GPSFS raster file format.

Ok, I can't copy. So, meaning that MapKing format is different from Mapthis!, right?

And also, MapThis! can only compresses some sort of map like Google/MSN Maps only and not from other map software? Correcto?

This post has been edited by c9: Feb 8 2007, 11:35 AM

Yup, the only source for maps in MapThis is limited to Google/MSN Maps. Although you can create your custom maps by using JPEG/PNG format, it will be pain in the ass to intergrate the maps with the latitude and longitude of the GPS.

But, definitely it works. I've tried it before with Kuala Lumpur maps extracted from MSN Local Live.

Ok, thanks. Perhaps you can share the converted maps to us.

Does it covered Shah Alam, Subang Jaya or maybe Puchong and Kajang area too? Or I need to cenvert it myself?

I was asked before to create a tutorial on this. Totally forgot.

Well, will create the tutorial as soon as possible. Currently, quite busy with work.

That would be great! Looking forward to it.

TQ.. TQ...

i waiting for u to make tutorial. if possible, add the map of malaysia that can be use with GPS.

Hardware available now at bulk order.
http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopic=411455&hl=

I tried my aunty's handheld GPS unit (we went arpound KL). It was pretty neat, it guides thru voice and accurate. Can't compare with her built-in BMW GPS, way better.

How I wish PSP's made the same. And local map support. Sigh...

This post has been edited by c9: Feb 9 2007, 03:11 PM

Ninja, can u post pics of how the maps look like on the psp ?

thanx

Ninja ... do you have any link to use GMDL to create map using custom map ... did find OZExplorer program that can create BMP/PNG file ... the program can grab map that was created for Symbian OS ... and lot of maps available at MalSingMaps in Symbian format ... but again ... how to put lon and lat of the map ...

been a while since I checked in here.... haha! finally interest in the gps started blooming Yeah I got my psp-290 GPS unit at SG Wang. Despite their less than ok reputation I got one from there anyway. It was hard to find the last time I went there. Only got mine at the 4th or 5th shop I went. Tu pun last unit.

how much did u bought yours?

around 210 I think.

guys check this out!
all the information about GPS, mapthis!, generate map!
http://deniska.dcemu.co.uk/

Have you check the In7ane's GDML thread at deniska.dcemu.co.uk? But, I'm not sure whether they have something detail written about custom map creation. The biggest problem to create a custom map, is to match the lon and lat with the map. I'm still dunno how to do that.

agree ... custom map tutorial is not there ... I only manage to create custom map with using MapCruncher to V Earth. I crunch our JKR map to VE ... and it work ... but the map is outdated.

So the only step is to get map scan and do it with MapCruncher ... anyone have any Jabatan Ukur map ... they have town topo map and many other map ... http://www.jupem.gov.my/sppmg/Register.aspx ...use IE to open their website ... Did find my shop lot listed at their website ... but their coastal area is outdated ... did test the gps location is still inland using their map but actually on the sea already

So need to buy at their website .... and do mapcrunch to VE

Also did found at Malsingmap forum ... there is a group that doing tracing map to Google Earth ...

This post has been edited by mig29n: May 18 2007, 12:18 PM

I want to get a PSP along with the GPS adaptor.
Was wondering whether it works like a normal GPS unit...save waypoints and all.
Cos will be using it to navigate thru the desert.

Thanx

i might consider 2 buy psp gps receiver.but i dunno if it is worthy or not....

I'm letting go my PSP GPS receiver. For those interested, refer the following:

http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/468976 *SOLD*

Thanks.

This post has been edited by Ninja: Jun 8 2007, 10:19 AM

walauweii pokai ke bang.. ..... nak beli heavenly sword & Ninja gaiden Sigma LE la tu..

dia mau angkat hdd la tuh

just try today with the PSP-290...
success fixed 4-6 satelite and detect my area and my moving speed...
it's shows that i am moving with 2.5~3.0 mph lolx

hi guyz...any new development for gps psp map??....btw, mig29n do u manage to create a more detail map by using mapcruncher??..can it then be use with mapthis software...or is there any other gps psp software available...

any software i can used to create malaysia's map?

i went to the shop to ask for this GPS thing, but the guy said it's not usable in Malaysia.

Any news on the GPS?

check this out
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uqzbWHOLLrc

http://www.iplayplaystation.com/mapthis.html

Now, if only there is someone willing to do the map of malaysia. No need malaysia la, klang valley enough

Although i know the GPRS can see map, but the real thing i want to know is the GRPS is available in MALAYSIA which area? PJ,SELANGOR,Johor or whole malaysia??? or whole world??? any GPRS owner mind to explain which area can't be view?

GPS or GPRS ?

GPS is the one which can see the whole map and yur current location

im wondering as well , who got this working for MALAYSIA

I think you are referring to GPS rite, not GPRS... GPRS has nothing to do with mapping... It's GPS... But if you want to ask more on GPS for PSP, try to visit PSP Thread. One of the LYN members (Stringfellow or Ninja) may have discuss this before...

ask slickz.. he knows as he's done it before via homebrew

done the map ? for malaysia ? ure kidding me right~

not whole malaysia.. last time he test on his neighborhood area

i just need klang valley. KL only is ok for me, coz i suck when driving in KL

If I'm not mistaken GPS accessory for the PSP only works for the Japanese units, so owners of EU & US units aren't able to use the GPS unless the mod with Garmin or likewise units.

the link is broken

I'm getting my PSP when I get my car. Why? mainly I want to use the PSP for GPS. Besides, with Chains of Olympus coming, and Crisis Core already in store, can't resist...

From what I read, I still don't think I have a clue on the GPS development in Malaysia. Wondering if anyone has ever asked at the Sony Centre in KLCC for the GPS unit.

any updates on gps in malaysia? i need the map of northern region malaysia...

by the way, i saw my friend use gps before (not psp but handheld look like wakie-talky)... even hungle place also got map (cameron)

Wow cool....
want to get my hands on a PSP290 too...
Check this out. it may be of help for you guys.

http://www.digimartz.com/offical-sony-psp-...iver-p-164.html

anyway tat we can create map (eg. convert from google earth or wat ever map sources) to the format tat psp can support?

so we use this http://wikimapia.org/#lat=5.400253&lon=100...=17&l=0&m=h&v=2 ?

This post has been edited by yclee99: Nov 2 2007, 11:18 PM

wow..... this is great news,,,, i was planning to get a standalone gps which cost a bomb.... wouldn't mind a gps that allow me to play games during traffic jams,,,,,,, how would gs addition affect the power consumptions???

Looks like PSP GPS still cannot compete against PDA type GPS.Sigh...

true though pda gps works better still gps on psp would be cost less compared to pda.

my friend got a gps device connect to his dopod by bluetooth.. it works perfectly!!

can i use this gps to trace ppl?

Hi there.
Anyone know where to buy the GPS add on for PSP Lite?
I've been searching it all over Low yat and it seems to be sold out ages ago.

U can get it here,

cheaper

Here

can i ask how to change jpg format into psp map on mapthis can some 1 teach me pls

I've the Klang Valley MAP, anyone interested please PM me...

You can also send you request to me... cheers!

This post has been edited by mxgc: Dec 20 2007, 08:00 PM

Got the GPS unit already but can't seems to get it work with mapthis.

The GPS status is always off. Anyone have any idea what's wrong?

well check your GPS unit if it is connected properly, if you inspect the bottom part of the unit, you should see two gold pins on left and right of the USB connector. If one of them dont make contact into the unit then the unit does not receive power.

if one of them are shorter than the other try pulling it gently down a little to even out the lengths.


to get the map for KL, just use the GMDL (Global Map Downloader Tool) supplied in the Mapthis download RAR file. Open the Global Map Download Tool.exe in the /Debug folder of the GMDL folder. Create an empty directory on your desktop with a name that starts with _ . i.e, (_KL). Then in the space above the map tool state that directory. Make sure you are connected to the internet to download the map (duh). The program will automatically open up Google Maps, navigate to the area you want to download and then click Download this map at the top left. It will then slowly load the area you selected in google maps. Confirm your selection and then proceed with the download.

IMPORTANT! you need 2 or 3 system files from your psp firmware (usbacc.prx, (something else).prx and one more that I cant remember. Without those the program will not start.

I still havent got the psp to tell me to turn left or right when on the road, I bought the Dragon car stand to fit my GPS but it doesnt fit. Still need to mod the car stand to make it fit. Other than that yeah the GPS works fine in malaysia now, thanks to google maps updating our roads!

This post has been edited by slickz: Dec 25 2007, 12:37 AM

may i ask. the program will download the map or i have to make on my onw ??

There is a software to dload maps from Google maps called gmdl0.5.04b.
Check out this link
http://www.dcemu.co.uk/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=60230

slickz : Thanks it is working now

This post has been edited by Dark Kai: Dec 25 2007, 01:01 PM

glad to know u did fine

Can anyone tell me if the download tool eats up bandwidth until other users cant use? Is there a way to set the download bandwidth?

About the bandwidth I think its quite ok because I was dloading Anime at the same time and I get about 30kb for my Anime.

Can any tell if it works in Penang?

it can work anywhere u can get GPS. That means nearly worldwide coverage

Then if u say so, then pls send me the maps of Penang.

not so simple man, a map the size of penang is probably 500 MB - 1GB! ur better off downloading the maps on ur own using GMDL.

I'm talking about a map of penang that's functioning with psp

Yes dude. The map of penang for PSP is kindda huge if you take the whole island. Dload with GMDL lah. The software can be dloaded from the link i posted above

yes that is EXACTLY what I am talking about. Dark Kai is right.

since google map has updated map ... to all location in malaysia ... and also gmdl also got new version ... anyone try to generate map with the new version?

got link for that program i need to dl
because my gmdl road is out date la.....

Anyways, downloaded it at it's about 100mb only

who want some out date map for KL and Seremban pls pm me

http://www.in7ane.com/psp/gmdl.html

The program link

Anyways, still cannot download the hybrid type. Any 1 succeed doing so?

Guys, US GPS coming soon to PSP.

US PSP at Gamespot.

It took them that long ey?

GUys , conclusion , is this usable in malaysia ??? Klang valley the most important ...any one succeed on it >?

Yes it is working in Malaysia

i am funnyguyonly1 friend , i found the psp290 is differents from the pda...

why no routing navigation set ? mean once we set the destination , it wont navigate .

and the detaction between the sate and the device is slow enough.

one comment : not worth. no differents if you bought a paper map.

hope mapthis will develope the best !

I do agree the software lacks of navigation but then again, maps and software + source code is foc.
Paper map?? I don't think so.

worth it or not? depends on what you're looking for. If you have not notice, GPS homebrew app development is still very young for PSP. Give it some time and it might just meet what you're looking for IMHO.

The only complain i have is that the receiver unit seems fragile.

paper map doesnt have an arrow showing YOU ARE HERE and updates in real time. For me that is good enough. I think the ability is there just that we havent found out yet. I know it can record our path.

Guys how much u bought for it?

i brought on play-asia u can go there and check 1 more thing is tax free...

Why not we put up maps to share.

Got PSP290 yesterday from play-asia.com and works perfectly with slim.

I have Klang valley map.

Will be making few more set of maps covering the whole country.

If you guys are interested, I will post to a site where you can download.

Rgds,
chiacy

good idea nice going i try share some

yes please

U can get it here at playasia.

Here

I do have USD5 coupon if u need. Just pm me pls if u need 1

Hi I am new here !

Currently I hv a psp slim ver 3.71 m33-2

I am thinking of upgrading to ver 3.80 m33

does the Mapthis0499 and the gps for psp work under this version ?

*After reading that some of the forummers here are able to make the gps (psp) work fine with MApthis, I am more confident to want to buy a unit of the PSP-GPS.

Just confirm that if ver 3.71 m33-2 or 3.80 m33 can also run, then sure i will buy.

Thanks !

This post has been edited by kpsew: Jan 18 2008, 10:53 PM

Mapthis works with 3.8m33-4. I', using it without a problem. I don't think there will be any problem with 3.71 also as long as you install mapthis properly(needs to copy 2 prx files from flash0 (usbacc and usbgps).

I followed the instructions and installed everything under psp/game
even copied the 2 files .prx from 3.30_oe-a_prx.rar to psp/game/mapviewer

When I start psp, i can see the GPS icon there, when launched it, it got :

1) blue screen saying "Loading USB Accessory module .....error"


Can someone please help ?

p/s : I am running this without a PSP-GPS

Try upgrading to 3.8m33-4. Wat's ur location? if ur in pg, maybe i can give u a hand

I downloaded and followed the exact instructions from http://www.digimartz.com/offical-sony-psp-...iver-p-164.html

and yet gave me "Error in loading usb devices .............."

I am using ver 3.71 m33-2 without GPS-PSP

I came to notice, there are many game folders under psp, which one is correct

1) psp/game
2) psp/game150
3) psp/game371

Ok for 3.71, toggle flash0 and get the usbacc.pxr and usbgps.pxr file from the kd folder.
Then copy them to the mapthis folder.
Make sure both mapthis and %mapthis folder is in PSP\Game371.

Hope this helps
And yes you can run mapthis without the gps unit.