Some folks discovered that there is a web browser in Wipeout. When you load up the game and go to Downloads you're actually visiting a Sony web page (which is currently just returning an image saying downloads are coming). Using DNS remapping, you can have your PSP go to a different location. So, I spent some time exploring this and put together a little PSP Portal page which gives you a way to browse the web. Still working on it, but the idea is that it's a portal to GameTab and the Internet in general (via Google search, or just by typing in any URL).
Setup Instructions: ( how to set your Primary DNS to 66.98.192.68 )
1) Go to Network Settings
2) Select your connection (or make a new one)
3) Scroll through to Address Settings and select Custom
4) Scroll through to DNS Setting and select Manual
5) Set your Primary DNS to 66.98.192.68
6) Continue through and save your settings You're done!
Now just load up Wipeout, go to Downloads and you'll see the portal page. You can now surf the 'net from your PSP. Note: Shutting OFF WLAN Power Save (which you can find under Power Save Settings) will improve the speed/responsiveness of web browsing significantly! I highly recommend doing this, it makes a huge difference. Of course it'll drain your battery faster, but I think it's worth it.
Here is what the Setting List looks like for my connection:
IP Address: Automatic
Subnet Mask: Automatic
Default Router: Automatic
Primary DNS: 66.98.192.68
Secondary DNS: 0.0.0.0
Proxy Server: Do Not Use
By the way, even if you don't have an access point, there is a fair chance you can get on a public one if you're in a city. When you go to create/edit a connection, use Scan and you'll see a list of all access points in your area. I did this last night and actually had access to 12(!) other access points other than my own.
Navigating the 'net with your PSP:
X = Enter/Go
Square = Reload
Left shoulder button = Back
Right shoulder button = Forward
Directional pad = Scrolling
When you use a form, the PSP keypad pops up so you can enter text. The PSP stores cookies in memory until you exit out to menu or shut the PSP off. So, you'll be able to use email or forums and stuff like that and not have to re-enter your info. But when you shut the PSP off or exit to menu, they are cleared. Use sleep mode (while in the browser/portal) to preserve them!
Ed. note: This user-submitted trick is provided as-is, and Cheat Planet makes no warranty as to its effectiveness. You assume all risk and responsibility, and Cheat Planet will not provide tech support or otherwise be held responsible for modifications made by you to your PSP.
Land With a Boost
When you are in the air press LEFT RIGHT LEFT RIGHT and when you land you will get a boost.
Unlock Tournaments
When you participate in a tournament race, you have to go through 4 or 8 tracks in sequential order, if you complete all the tracks and come out in first place, you unlock a new tournament.
Beta Tournament Beat Alpha Tournament
Ascension Tournament Beat Beta Tournament
Unlock more classes (cars)
Each time you beat an ascension tournament with your fastest vehicle class, you unlock a new class if you placed high enough overall.
Flash Class Beat Ascension tournament with Venom Class
Unlock Zone Team
Get a gold medal on all four Zone tracks-Score at least 25 on Pro Tozo and Mallavol.Score at least 30 on Coridon 12 and Syncopia.
Zone Team craft Get a gold medal on all four Zone tracks
Gallery Art
Under Profile -> Progress, press X button on races you won with a GOLD medal and it will show you a piece of art.
Speed Boost
If you press the accelerator the exact moment the light turns green to "GO" you start off with a nitro speed boost.
Unlock new track, skin, and ship
To unlock a new track, skin, and ship you must have a wireless connection and five MB of free space on your memory stick. Set up a network connection. Start the game and click on downloads. connect to your wireless connection. A new screen should appear click on downloads. Then click on the Gamma pack. Click on the Gamma pack picture to download the file.