man im in US too but i bought my PSP from Bulgaria before i got here. and i made a mistake. Here the PSP is around 150$ even if you got it on sale is cheaper and in best buy specifically is FW 2.50 so i thing it is better if you buy it from us. i HACKED mine yestarday it was FW 3.11 now im using Custom 3.40.... something and i can play all the games with no problem.