And remember—support fan translation projects, but always do so legally.
If patching feels daunting, consider these options: dynasty warriors 6 empires psp english patch
Dynasty Warriors 6: Empires was fully localized on consoles. If you have a PC that can run RPCS3 (PS3 emulator) or Xenia (360 emulator), you can play the complete English game. The PSP version is just a downgraded port anyway. The PSP version is just a downgraded port anyway
For a strategy-heavy game, this was unacceptable. Players on forums like GBAtemp, Reddit’s r/PSP, and the now-defunct QJ.net began clamoring for a fan translation patch. Dynasty Warriors 6: Empires was released on PSP
Dynasty Warriors 6: Empires was released on PSP only in Japan. Unlike the PS3/Xbox 360 versions, the PSP port never got an official English localization. Fans who wanted the unique "Empires" strategy-RPG hybrid on the go were stuck with the Japanese menus and text.
If you can spare an hour to set up custom firmware and patch an ISO, dive in. Dynasty Warriors 6: Empires with full English text is a flawed, fascinating, and finally playable classic.
DW7E is superior to DW6E in every way (more officers, better CAW, actual English text). If you have a PS Vita, you can play it on the go. Or get the PC version on Steam.