AhMan has just released a new version of IRShell that adds support for the PSP Slim, along with various other new features (see the changelog for details). For those new to this application, it can be called the swiss-army knife of the PSP. It is a really nifty multi-tasking shell that allows users to run UMD games and homebrew, among many other things, through a unique, user-friendly and appealing menu interface.

He notes that all existing and new features are the same between the Phat and the Slim with the exception of the Slim not being able to use the Infra-Red remote (since the Slim does not have an Infra-Red port).

More details (and a feature highlights list) can be found after the jump.

Feature Highlights:

* Supports the latest M33 firmwares across both Phat & Slim. Slim users can choose among 3.60M33, 3.71M33-1 to 3.71M33-3.
* PSOne 2-Player Adhoc Support.
* Introduces a new Context Menu System. Functions (plugins) under context menu will always be available to all file types, similar to the right mouse menu click under Windows.
* Added a new Multi-tasking PRX Plugin System. This allows user written PRX Plugins for iR Shell to multi-task with another game/app. The included PRX HTML/Text Viewer developed by korDen allows you to view HTML & Text documents while playing games or homebrews..
* With the help from Dark_AleX, support to M33 & NP9660 No UMD Modes have been added. NetHostFS & UsbHostFS are also available for the No UMD modes.
* Added support to the latest Popsloader for 3.71M33-3 by Dark_AleX.
* Allow random start of MP3 for the alarm clock function, so you’ll be greeted with different tunes each morning.
* Added the options to put your PSP to auto-sleep while idle to save battery.
* Allows you to press Hot-Key to turn off/on all LEDs. The annonying memory stick or WiFi LEDs will no longer distract you from watching your favorite video/movie.
* Support TV-Out for Slim via component cable.
* Added the display of volume bar for PSP main volume in iR Shell.
* plus numerous bug fixes.

Special thanks to:
* Dark_AleX for his help and support in iR Shell development. Many of the M33 related features are made possible with his assistance.
* Tyranid and other developers in ps2dev.org for creating the pspsdk.
* StoneCut, F34R and other moderators who keep irshell.org running and providing technical support to the community.
* korDen for making a multi-tasking HTML/Text Viewer plugin specific for iR Shell.
* All iR Shell beta testers, donators, skins & plugin contributors.

Credits:
* M33 Custom firmware & popsloader are developed by Dark_AleX/M33.
remotejoyGUI for Windows & Cleanup Script is developed by StoneCut.
* remotejoy & usbhostfs are developed by Tyranid.
* The included HTML/Text PRX Plugin is developed by korDen.
* The included EDIT Plugin is based on pspwrite by Zx81. Thanks to * Zx81 for creating a nice text editor for PSP. The modified source code can be found in irshell.org forum.
* iR Shell bundled skins & plugins are developed by their corresponding authors.
* iR Shell Manual & FAQs are written by StoneCut.

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