Overview

A comprehensive, searchable cheat database and management guide for the PPSSPP emulator, featuring thousands of verified cheats.

Quick Start: Enable cheats in PPSSPP settings → Download cheat.db → Place in cheats folder → Import in-game

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

Launch PPSSPP

Open your PPSSPP emulator application on your device.

Access Settings

Navigate to Settings → System from the main menu.

Enable Cheat Support

In the System settings, locate the Cheats section and check ☑️ Enable cheats.

Important: This option must be enabled for cheats to function properly in PPSSPP.

Step 2: Locate Your Cheats Directory

The cheats folder location varies by platform. Find your platform below:

PlatformDefault Cheats Directory
WindowsDocuments/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?

  1. Open PPSSPP and go to Settings → System
  2. Look for Memory Stick folder or tap Show Memory Stick folder
  3. Navigate to [Memory Stick Path]/PSP/Cheats/
  4. If the Cheats folder doesn't exist, create it manually

Usage Instructions

How to download, install, and activate cheats

Method 1: Database Import (Recommended)

Download cheat.db

Get the latest database from the official Zaykus Cheats Repository.

Install Database

Place the downloaded cheat.db file in your PPSSPP cheats directory.

Import In-Game
  • 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

Create Cheat File

Launch a game and access the cheats menu to auto-generate an .ini file named after your Game ID.

Edit INI File

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
Format Reference
  • _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.

... games found
... total cheats

Cheat Flag Reference

Cheats are defined using special flags. Understanding these helps in troubleshooting and creating custom cheats.

_S Flag
_S [Game ID]

Mandatory. Specifies the game's unique identifier.

_G Flag
_G [Game Title]

Optional. Specifies the game title for easier identification.

_C0 Flag
_C0 [Cheat Description]

Defines the cheat title. The '0' means the cheat is **disabled** by default.

_C1 Flag
_C1 [Cheat Description]

Defines the cheat title. The '1' means the cheat is **enabled** by default.

_L Flag
_L [Address] [Value]

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.