Following the release of an unofficial CXMB compatibility update earlier this week, homebrew developer Poisonhzkj has returned with an official update to the theme-changing plugin, adding full support for 4.01 M33 series custom firmware. And that’s not all, this version of CXMB is cross-compatible with earlier CFW revisions, including 3.71, 3.80, and 3.90 M33.

Homebrew developer Mediumgauge has released an maintenance update to PSP Filer, a powerful yet simplistic file management application designed for the PSP. By using PSP Filer, users can easily edit, copy, delete, and transfer files on the memory stick and flash memory. In addition to a couple bug fixes and tweaks, version 5.2 adds 4.01 M33 compatibility, allowing users to […]

Homebrew developer Dark_AleX has released a new custom firmware plugin that allows users to save/load savestates of their current progress on PSP titles. Dubbed PSPStates, the plugin is still in the experimental stage and currently is only compatible with Slim units, due to the increased memory usage. It is advised to disable any other plugins while using PSPStates, as well […]

Homebrew developer Uberjack has released a minor update to fMSX, an MSX series emulator for the PSP designed to run both MSX and MSX2 cartridge files. In addition to several game-specific bug fixes, version 3.5.35 adds the ability to map any button to the emulator’s fast forward function. Additionally, for developers, custom mapper types can now be directly embedded in […]

Homebrew developer Zx-81 has released a compatibility update to Danzel’s multi-protocol instant messaging client AFKIM, resolving graphical issues present under 4.01 M33 series custom firmware on PSP Slim units. If you have a regular (fat) PSP or are running a previous CFW release, then there is no need to apply this update, according to the author.

French-based homebrew developer Miriam has updated the popular CXMB plugin, originally written by Poisonhzkj, with full support for the recently released 4.01 M33 custom firmware. For the uninitiated, CXMB allows users to safely load non-PTF custom made XMB themes from memory stick, rather than by replacing files on the PSP’s flash memory.

M@x and Sleepper have released a maintenance-focused update to their popular Java virtual machine emulator for the PSP. Known as PSPKVM, it can run both games and applications compiled with Sun Microsystems’ Java 2 Platform Micro Edition toolkit (J2ME) on any PSP that has custom firmware installed. Alongside numerous bug fixes, version 0.4.1 notably features improved file system performance, as […]

Developer Dark_AleX has issued an update to yesterday’s release of PSP custom firmware 4.01 M33, fixing a couple minor bugs regarding the built-in NID resolver and recovery mode. The complete changelog for 4.01 M33-2 can be found below. * NID resolver: Fixed scePowerGetCpuClockFrequency issue. This is the same bug that happened in 3.80 M33-1, it won’t happen again ?? * […]

Esteemed homebrew developer Dark_AleX has released PSP custom firmware 4.01 M33. In addition to minor bug fixes, this edition of the M33 firmware series of course brings 4.01 kernel support, complete with multi-language support for Recovery Mode. Instructions can be found in the included readme on how to translate the recovery text to your native language. And no, this release […]

Developer Kenny, responsible for the scribble-rific rescue game Beaverz, has released an all-new PSP homebrew offering based on the age-old arcade classic Whac-A-Mole. As the name implies, players wield a hammer and begin frantically whacking moles that randomly emerge from the ground. The author notes that the game is fully compatible with any 3.X kernel based custom firmware and features […]

Developer roe-ur-boat has released an update to AutoStart PRX, a 3.90 M33 compatible custom firmware plugin that allows users to specify a number of separate homebrew applications to load at launch. Each application can be bind to certain key. When that key is held during bootup, the PSP will automatically load your homebrew. Now at version 3, users can set […]

Homebrew developer Akop Karapetyan, otherwise known as Uberjack, has released a maintenance update to fMSX, an MSX series emulator for the PSP that supports both MSX and MSX2 cartridge files. Version 3.5.3 includes a single bug fix and an additional feature which saves ROM type settings between loading sessions, as detailed in the changelog provided below. * Games/applications that require […]

Duo M@x and Sleepper have rolled out an update to their popular Java virtual machine emulator PSPKVM. The emulator can run both games and applications compiled with Sun Microsystems’ Java 2 Platform Micro Edition toolkit (J2ME) on any PSP that has custom firmware installed. In addition to improved MIDlet compatibility, version 0.4.0 features various virtual keyboard enhancements, including optional shortcut […]

Alek has received word from homebrew developer Dark_AleX that custom firmware 4.00 M33 will likely be released by the tail end of this week. The firmware will include several internal changes, complete with an utility – primarily geared towards shell developers – for compressing PRX modules and PBP format files. Additionally, the in-XMB recovery and savestate features outlined by Mathieulh […]

Homebrew developer Andy_maN, who is working alongside OldPrisoneR on the FuSa custom firmware plugin, has revealed that the next build of the PSP Slim compatible plugin will feature TV-out support for emulated PSone titles. While a definitive release date for the update has yet to be hammered out, OldPrisoneR is reportedly pushing for a release when he returns later this […]

Developer Big Bang Theory has released a handy Windows-based utility that allows users to easily install many of the Wii homebrew applications and games released thus far in a simple point-and-click fashion. Version 1.2 auto-installs the latest version of the Twilight Hack, which is fully compatible with System Menu 3.3, along with homebrew titles Snake, Duck Hunt, Snes9x, Wii Poker, […]

So much for Nintendo’s feeble attempt to block the homebrew enabling Twilight Hack for Wii. Team Twiizers has updated the hack to version 0.1 beta, complete with support for the recently released system menu 3.3. Essentially, this means you can now update to latest Wii firmware, free of homebrew annihilating side-effects. A changelog is provided past the break, courtesy of […]

Homebrew developer Zx-81 has issued an update to his 8-bit Amstrad CPC emulator known as PSPCAP32. The emulator is a direct port of Ulrich Doewich’s Caprice32, originally written for Windows and Unix, albeit with various PSP specific enhancements. In addition to a bug fix regarding CRTC emulation, version 1.4.1 adds support for two virtual drives, allowing users to mount the […]

For those eagerly awaiting a 4.00 based custom firmware, homebrew developer Mathieulh has shed light on two features planned for Dark_AleX’s next major CFW release on PSP. The first is an in-XMB recovery mode, which will allow settings to be modified straight from within the PSP’s main menu screen. Second is the inclusion of savestate support. Users will be able […]

Newcomer Kuro has released his first-ever DS homebrew title, based on the ancient but classic game of good ol’ Tic-Tac-Toe. Players take turns using the DS stylus to mark the spaces on the included 3×3 on-screen grid (do we really need to explain how to play?). Basic, but none too shabby for a first effort. Download Kuro’s Tic! Tac! Toe! […]