How can I recover my stolen Sony PSP?Recently my PSP was stolen, I know who stole it but I also need proof. He only took the PSP console, battery, game and memory stick. I have also found out each PSP has their own individual ID and my question is, does the psp manual contain the PSP's ID code to the PSP it came with? If so then where would it be located? As the Sony PSP becomes more popular, it's not a surprise to me that I'm starting to hear from people who have their PSPs ripped off and, occasionally, from people who "got a good deal" on a PSP but don't know how to circumvent the password therein. Ungood. Unfortunately, as with Apple's phenomenally popular iPods, small expensive electronic gadgets are perfect for theft, whether it's someone ripping it out of your hands on the subway or it just "vanishing" from your backpack while you're going to the bathroom or similar. The serial number is on the front edge, it's basically a tiny sticker:  In addition to the unique serial number of every PSP - something you should make a note of in case you ever need to prove ownership of your PSP in a situation like what's outlined here - there is indeed a unique number associated with each and every PSP, even if someone were to peel off or otherwise deface the serial number sticker on the edge: the MAC address. That you can find by looking at the System Information screen:  The MAC address is basically the unique identifier that the device uses to connect to public networks so unless the thief is willing to pop open the PSP and actually hack the chips themselves, it's not something that is going to ever change and can be used quite reliably as a unique identifier. However, the MAC address isn't something that shows up on the PSP box nor in the manual, though it's quite possible that your original packaging includes an indication of the serial number on the outside package. If that's the case, and if it matches the PSP in question, I'd say you have a very strong case that it's your stolen PSP indeed. Good luck to you. Tough situation. And if you haven't had your PSP ripped off, it might well be worth making a note of both your serial number and MAC address for foolproof identification down the road. Just in case. Write them down both in your manual and on a separate piece of paper that stays at your house, rather than traveling with you. Questions about the Sony PSP? Find everything you need to know at Dave's PSP Help area.
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Never miss another useful Q&A article again! Subscribe to AskDaveTaylor with Google Reader. my psp was stolen i have no idea who stole it but they took the console, a movie, battry, and a 4 gb memory card yeah that helped a lot.. but.. WTF do i do with the MAC address? Posted by: Andrew at July 13, 2007 10:53 AMmy psp was recently stolen in my gym period,i dont know my serial number or mac address.what do i do Posted by: shaday at August 2, 2007 12:21 PMi lost my psp but someone stole it is ther any way i can find it pls Posted by: alian at October 21, 2007 8:22 PMdude, what if you don't know your serial or mac address. how do you find it? Posted by: luka at December 11, 2007 3:44 PMI'm suspicious of someone who may have taken a friends PSP. The missing PSP was purchased in Canada, and brought here while visiting us. The person I suspect now owns a PSP. I got hold of it and looked for the serial number. I noticed the battery said "made in Canada". My question: Are all batteries for PSP's made in Canada? or only the one's sold in Canada? Posted by: Amy at February 29, 2008 11:15 AMMy PSP, 2 movies, 3 games, my battery, my 2GB memory stick, and my case to put it all in was stolen. I have the serial number off my box it came in. Will that be enough to get it back. I also have my name programed in MAC address. I don't know who stole it. Posted by: Kaia at April 4, 2008 7:48 AMi lost my psp and i dont know the serial code or mac address how can i get it back?please help m e.....im in the 7th grarde and cried over the psp because i lost my psp i cried about an hour please help me Posted by: steven at April 11, 2008 9:37 AMWas wondering if the serial # for a psp was located anywhere on the booklet that came with it? also can the name that was programes in it be changed? Thanks Charlotte Posted by: Charlotte at April 29, 2008 3:06 PMi just got my psp jacked too. to help answer some questions, yes they can change the name of your psp, but they might not know how. and im thinking the only way your mac adress and serial will come in handy is if they tried to pawn it. in which case they would have to have stolen the power cord too. they didnt take my cord so im all around screwed out of mine. theiving bastards Posted by: anonomous at April 30, 2008 6:28 PMhey can u help me out my psp got stolen the 3 day ago but the problem is i dont know my serial number but i only know it a mode 1001 can u help me find serial number please or call me and help 678 817 3298 Posted by: Sang at May 15, 2008 8:39 AMif i know my serial number and mac address, how would i find my stolen or lost psp? {it doesnt help to have the info but theres no way to find it} Posted by: B.moore at June 10, 2008 10:54 PMThis is Babu Jayaraman. I got your information in internate. Please help me to find my mobile. Your name : Babu J Thanks lots for services. My PSP was stolen i need to know if it was my best friend and i need to know where it is please help me Posted by: Joseph Spinney at July 21, 2008 7:40 PMcan a stolen PSP be blocked, I can only find the serial number, (sticker at back of box)I did not however wrote down the MAC ID, I have a lot to say, but ...
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