Overview
A comprehensive, searchable cheat database and management guide for the PPSSPP emulator, featuring thousands of verified cheats.
CWCheat Support
Full compatibility with the CWCheat format for thousands of PSP games, including automated import functionality.
Game Fixes
Includes patches for common issues like freezes, black screens, and various game-specific compatibility problems.
Performance Mods
Enhancements such as 60fps patches, widescreen support, and visual improvements for many popular titles.
Installation Guide
Step-by-step instructions for setting up cheats in PPSSPP
Step 1: Enable Cheats in PPSSPP
Open your PPSSPP emulator application on your device.
Navigate to Settings → System from the main menu.
In the System settings, locate the Cheats section and check ☑️ Enable cheats.
Step 2: Locate Your Cheats Directory
The cheats folder location varies by platform. Find your platform below:
Platform | Default Cheats Directory |
---|---|
Windows | Documents/PPSSPP/PSP/Cheats/ |
Android | /storage/emulated/0/PSP/Cheats/ |
macOS | ~/Library/Application Support/PPSSPP/PSP/Cheats/ |
Linux | ~/.config/ppsspp/PSP/Cheats/ |
iOS (Jailbroken) | /var/mobile/Documents/PPSSPP/PSP/Cheats/ |
Can't find the cheats folder?
- Open PPSSPP and go to Settings → System
- Look for Memory Stick folder or tap Show Memory Stick folder
- Navigate to
[Memory Stick Path]/PSP/Cheats/
- If the Cheats folder doesn't exist, create it manually
Usage Instructions
How to download, install, and activate cheats
Method 1: Database Import (Recommended)
Get the latest database from the official Zaykus Cheats Repository.
Place the downloaded cheat.db
file in your PPSSPP cheats directory.
- Launch your game in PPSSPP.
- Open the pause menu (ESC key or back button).
- Select Cheats, then tap Import from cheat.db.
- Enable desired cheats and resume.
Method 2: Manual Entry
Launch a game and access the cheats menu to auto-generate an .ini file named after your Game ID.
Open the generated file in a text editor and add cheats in CWCheat format:
_S ULUS-10202
_G God of War - Chains of Olympus
_C0 Infinite Health
_L 0x200xxxxx 0x12345678
_N Requires health bar to be visible
_S
= Game ID (required)_G
= Game title_C0/_C1
= Cheat state (off/on)_L
= Cheat code line_N
= Cheat note
Video Tutorial
Enhanced Cheats Database
Search and filter the complete CWCheat Database Plus+ with over 2,000 games and 42,000+ codes.
Cheat Flag Reference
Cheats are defined using special flags. Understanding these helps in troubleshooting and creating custom cheats.
Mandatory. Specifies the game's unique identifier.
Optional. Specifies the game title for easier identification.
Defines the cheat title. The '0' means the cheat is **disabled** by default.
Defines the cheat title. The '1' means the cheat is **enabled** by default.
Defines the actual cheat code line. A cheat can have multiple _L lines.
Troubleshooting
Solutions for common issues and their causes.
Cheats Not Working / Showing Up
- Verify Game ID & Region: Ensure your game's ID (e.g., ULUS-10111) and region (USA, EUR, JPN) match the cheat file.
- Correct Directory: Double-check that the
cheat.db
or.ini
file is in the correct/PSP/Cheats/
folder. - Enable Cheats: Confirm "Enable Cheats" is checked in
Settings → System
. - Restart PPSSPP: Restart the emulator after adding or changing cheat files.
Game Freezes or Crashes
- Update PPSSPP: Use the latest version of the emulator for best compatibility.
- Cheat Conflicts: Disable all cheats and enable them one-by-one to find a conflicting code.
- ROM Version: Some cheats are version-specific and may not work with a different dump of the same game.