Danganronpa ROMs Download: 2 PSP Games and 6 Ways to Play Them
Danganronpa has 2 PSP games, Trigger Happy Havoc and Goodbye Despair, and both released only in Japan on PSP. A ROM comes from dumping a PSP disc that you own, and 5 official English routes exist on PC, mobile, Nintendo Switch, PS4, and the upcoming Danganronpa 2×2.
Which Danganronpa Games Have PSP ROMs?
Two Danganronpa games released on PSP: Trigger Happy Havoc on November 25, 2010 and Goodbye Despair on July 26, 2012. English players received both games through the PS Vita versions in 2014. The table lists the PSP and first English releases.
| Game | Japanese PSP release | First English release |
|---|---|---|
| Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc | November 25, 2010 | PS Vita, February 2014 |
| Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair | July 26, 2012 | PS Vita, September 2014 |
Is There an English PSP Version of Danganronpa?
No, Danganronpa was never officially localized in English on PSP. A fan group named Project Zetsubou released an unofficial English patch for the first game in June 2013, and it applied only to the PSP the Best edition. Official English versions came through the PS Vita release.
Can You Download Danganronpa ROMs?
Downloading a Danganronpa ROM without owning the game is copyright infringement in most countries. The PPSSPP emulator can be downloaded, while the legality of a game file depends on ownership. Files from unauthorized websites also carry malware risk. This guide covers Available sources only.
What Are the Official Ways to Play Danganronpa in English?
Five official routes exist for English versions:
- Buy the games on Steam for PC. Trigger Happy Havoc was priced at $19.99 on Steam when the mobile ports launched.
- Buy the Anniversary Editions on iOS and Android. A 2023 sale listing priced Trigger Happy Havoc, Goodbye Despair, and V3 at $15.99 each and Danganronpa S at $17.99.
- Buy Danganronpa Decadence or the individual games on Nintendo Switch. The collection includes 3 Anniversary Editions and Danganronpa S, and the games are also available separately in digital form.
- Buy the PS4 collections. Danganronpa 1•2 Reload launched on PS4 in early 2017 at $39.99. A Danganronpa Trilogy collection followed in March 2019.
- Pre-order Danganronpa 2×2. Spike Chunsoft scheduled the release for January 14, 2027 in North America and Europe on Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store.
Prices vary by store and sale, so the listed figures reflect the dates cited.
What Is Danganronpa 2×2?
Danganronpa 2×2 is a remake of Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair that adds a new scenario with different victims, culprits, and tricks. Gemdrops developed the game, and Spike Chunsoft publishes it.
Can You Still Buy Danganronpa on PS Vita?
No, NIS America delisted the PS Vita versions of Trigger Happy Havoc and Goodbye Despair on September 4, 2020. The V3 versions for PS Vita and PS4 followed on September 25, 2020, and Ultra Despair Girls left the Vita store on August 31, 2020. Owners can still download games that they bought earlier.
Are Danganronpa Games Rated for Adults?
All Danganronpa games released in the West carry an M or 18+ rating.
How Big Are the Danganronpa Downloads?
The mobile version of Trigger Happy Havoc is a download of nearly 4 GB. The PS4 Reload collection lists a minimum of 2,800 MB of hard drive space.
How to Get a Danganronpa PSP ROM Legally?
Dump the game from a PSP disc that you own. Two legal routes exist:
- Dump your own Japanese UMD disc. A PSP with custom firmware such as PRO CFW exports the disc data to a memory card.
- Buy a used Japanese UMD copy, then dump it.
Copyright law varies by jurisdiction, so local backup rules apply.
What Is PPSSPP and Where Is the Official Download?
PPSSPP is a free, open-source PSP emulator that runs on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS. The official download is on ppsspp.org, and the Android app is on Google Play. PPSSPP needs no BIOS file because it is a high-level emulator. The latest Android build found during research was v1.20.4, which needs Android 10 or later and an arm64 device.
How to Install and Play Danganronpa on PPSSPP?
Install PPSSPP, copy the dumped game file to the device, and open the file from the PPSSPP game browser. The 5 steps are:
- Download PPSSPP from ppsspp.org for a PC or from Google Play for Android.
- Install the emulator on the device.
- Copy the dumped Danganronpa file to a folder on the device.
- Open PPSSPP and browse to that folder.
- Tap the game to start it.
What Are the Best PPSSPP Settings for Danganronpa?
GameTechWiki lists 4 PPSSPP settings for Danganronpa:
- Use the latest PPSSPP development build.
- Enable Buffered Rendering.
- Enable Read Framebuffers to Memory.
- Enable FramebufferCPUConvert on AMD graphics cards.
What Are the PPSSPP System Requirements for Danganronpa?
PPSSPP runs on PCs and Macs made in the last 10 years, and on Android devices from the last 10 years. Android performance varies by device, and PC users keep graphics drivers updated.
Is Danganronpa Compatible With PPSSPP?
PPSSPP links to community compatibility feedback for each game at report.ppsspp.org/games. Searching the report by title shows the current status of Trigger Happy Havoc and Goodbye Despair.
People Also Ask
How many Danganronpa games released on PSP?
Two Danganronpa games released on PSP, Trigger Happy Havoc and Goodbye Despair.
Is Danganronpa on PSP in English?
No, Danganronpa never received an official English PSP release.
What is Danganronpa Decadence?
Danganronpa Decadence is a Nintendo Switch collection of 3 Anniversary Editions and Danganronpa S.
Is Danganronpa on Android and iOS?
Yes, the 3 main games and Danganronpa S are available on both platforms.
When is Danganronpa 2×2 released?
Danganronpa 2×2 is scheduled for January 14, 2027 in North America and Europe.
Does PPSSPP need a BIOS file?
PPSSPP needs no BIOS file because it is a high-level emulator.
What Does a Complete Danganronpa ROMs Setup Include?
A complete Danganronpa ROMs setup follows 1 of 2 paths:
- Dump a Japanese PSP disc that you own, and install PPSSPP from the official website.
- Buy an official English version on PC, mobile, Nintendo Switch, or PS4, or pre-order Danganronpa 2×2.
Together, the dump route and the 5 official routes give 6 legal ways to play Danganronpa.
