.PBP File Extension

PBP files exist as 2 different types. Please find information about each of them below.

Type 1: PSP Firmware Update File

The pbp file contains firmware image or update for the Sony PlayStation Portable (PSP). These files can install game demos, homebrew games, and applications on the PSP. They can also modify or hack th...

General Information

Title PBP File Extension
Extension .pbp
Full Form PlayStation Portable Update File
File Type Firmware Update File
Developer Sony
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Update firmware
Additional Functions Install games, themes
Features Encrypted, Signed

File Characteristics

Quality High integrity
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable No

Use Cases

Firmware Updates Yes
Homebrew Applications Yes
Game Installation Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Bricking risk
Best Practices Official updates, Verified sources

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 2005
Latest Version Depends on game, application

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .iso, .cso, .eboot

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Sony PSP N/A PSP Firmware
PPSSPP Emulator Free, Paid Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, iOS

Type 2: PulseBoy Project

General Information

Title PBP File Extension
Extension .pbp
Full Form PulseBoy Project File
File Type Audio Project File
Developer PulseBoy
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store project
Additional Functions Save sequences, Save patterns
Features 8-bit music, Tracker layout

File Characteristics

Quality 8-bit sound
Supports Layers Yes
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Music Production Yes
Game Development Yes
Retro Gaming Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low
Best Practices Regular backup

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Not available
Latest Update Not available

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .mod, .xm, .it

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
PulseBoy Free Web-based