# ‘Yes, that’s Counter-Strike on a PSP!’: Modder gets favorite PC FPS working on Sony’s 22-year-old handheld console

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/yes-thats-counter-strike-on-a-psp-modder-gets-favorite-pc-fps-working-on-sonys-22-year-old-handheld-console/
- Published: 2026-07-15T13:59:25+00:00
- Updated: 2026-07-15T14:17:24+00:00
- Original publisher: PC Gamer
- Original article: https://www.pcgamer.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pcs/yes-thats-counter-strike-on-a-psp-modder-gets-favorite-pc-fps-working-on-sonys-22-year-old-handheld-console/
- Topics: Entertainment, Gaming

## Key points

- A modder got Counter-Strike running on a PSP
- It shows impressive use of ageing handheld hardware
- The project highlights enduring homebrew and retro gaming interest

## Summary

A modder has managed to get Counter-Strike running on Sony’s PlayStation Portable, a handheld console first released more than two decades ago. The achievement is notable because it brings a well-known PC first-person shooter to hardware never designed for that type of game, showing both the longevity of the PSP homebrew scene and the technical ingenuity of the modding community. It also reflects the continuing appeal of older devices, as enthusiasts keep finding new uses for ageing hardware.

The key point is that Counter-Strike, originally built for PC, has been adapted to work on Sony’s 22-year-old handheld, which has far less power and a very different control layout. That makes the project a technical curiosity as much as a practical way to play, since performance, controls and usability are likely to be major challenges on the PSP. In context, the story matters less as a mainstream gaming release and more as an example of fan-led preservation, experimentation and enthusiasm for classic games and legacy consoles.

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