Homebrew developer Ooblik has announced the initial release of iTunes Controller, a PC application that allows users to control iTunes via the PSP’s internet browser. The author notes that multiple connections are supported, so you could potentially use more than one use more than one PSP to access your playlist. Installation instructions are as follows: * Copy the “iTCntrl” folder […]
Homebrew developer Sakya has issued an update to his lightweight audio player for the PSP, known as LightMP3. This update builds upon the extensive list of changes made in the initial alpha release, featuring various bug fixes, automatic cover art retrieval from ID3v2 tags, and support for FLAC encoded audio files. Additionally, users can now scan their memory stick for […]
Homebrew developer Royale has released a PSP port of the freeware arcade-style shooter Chromium B.S.U. In the game, players take control of a small fleet of robotic fighters responsible for defending the Chromium B.S.U., a cargo ship taking delivery of supplies to troops on the front line. The in-game controls are as follows: * Digital pad: move in the menu. […]
Alongside the update to PSPZX81 v1.2.0, developer Zx-81 has announced the initial release of PSPMO5. The PSP release is a direct port of Daniel Coulom’s Thomson MO5 home computer emulator DCMO5, which was originally written for a variety of operating systems, including Mac OS, Windows and Unix. As this is the initial release, the author notes that certain functions such […]
Homebrew developer Zx-81 has released an update to PSPZX81, a Sinclair ZX-81 home computer emulator for the PSP based on Russell Marks’ original XZ81 emulator for Unix systems. Notable additions in version 1.2.0 include a VSync option, as well as the ability to map certain settings to a hotkey and create and load savestates on the fly. * New EBOOT […]
The PSPUAE team have released an update to their excellent UAE Amiga emulator for the PSP. First introduced to market in 1985, the Amiga is a family of personal computers that were popular amongst hobbyists and enthusiasts alike in the mid-80s and early 90s. The complete changelog for PSPUAE version 0.70, courtesy of developer FOL, is detailed below. V0.70 – […]
Homebrew developer Art has released an update to Time Baby, a talking digital alarm clock for the PSP. The new release boasts several additions and improvements, including implementation of Midnight’s Flamez PSP fire effect demo and enhanced font display under the time announcement duration setting screen. The complete changelog is detailed below. V11b (23/02/08): * Implemented Flamez PSP fire effect […]
Update: Cpasjuste has released version 2.2, fixing a bug that prevented the music playback function from working. If your PSP still freezes up while loading the music menu, the author recommends installing the FATMS driver patch released by Dark_AleX. Homebrew developer Cpasjuste has released a minor update to his Custom Firmware Extender plugin, an all-in-one custom firmware plugin that allows […]
Starting in May, the Havok Complete middleware, which has been used in over 200 high-profile video game titles, will be made free to all game developers and students. Under its agreement with parent company Intel, approved game developers on the PC platform can execute a commercial distribution license with Havok for free. Havok’s core platform, Havok Complete combines the industry-leading […]
Homebrew developer Mediumgauge has released a minor update to PSP Filer, a powerful yet easy-to-use file management application designed specifically for the PSP. By using PSP Filer, users can easily edit, copy, delete, and transfer files on the memory stick and flash memory. Version 4.8 features Hungarian language support and includes various bug fixes as detailed in the extensive changelog […]
Homebrew developer Cpasjuste has rolled out a updated to his Custom Firmware Extender plugin, an all-in-one custom firmware plugin that allows users to take screenshots in the XMB or while playing a UMD game, record in-game videos, as well as access USB mass storage and other various features. Version 2.0 features full support for 3.90 M33-2 and the 1.5 / […]
Homebrew developer Hellcat has released an update to Savegame Deemer, a custom firmware plugin for the PSP that allows users to easily save and load decrypted savedata from UMD titles. Once decrypted, savedata can then be modified directly in any standard hex editor. In addition to the usual bug fixes, version 1.10 includes vastly improved compatibility, along with a new […]
Homebrew developer SofiyaCat has released a minor update to PSPTube. Coupled with an active WiFi connection, PSPTube allows users to playback video clips on their PSP from a variety of online sources, including YouTube, Stage6, NicoNico, Onsen and DailyMotion. Changes in this release include various bug fixes, the ability to enter video URLs directly, and improved video search routines. Download […]
Homebrew developer sleepper has updated PSPKVM to version 1.0, a lightweight K virtual machine that allows users to run applications and games compiled with Sun’s Java 2 Platform Micro Edition (J2ME) on the PSP. In addition to the usual bug fixes, PSPKVM version 1.0 features playback support for MIDI and WAVE files. The complete changelog is detailed below. * Add […]
Homebrew developer Dark_AleX has announced the initial release of TimeMachine, an application that allows users to load previous firmware releases from the memory stick using Pandora. Currently, TimeMachine supports loading the following firmwares: * Original 1.50 (Phat only) * 1.50 mixed with 3.40 modules. (Phat and Slim) * 3.40 OE (Phat only) * 3.60 M33 (Slim only) Support for additional […]
After a lengthy hiatus, homebrew developer NIGathan returns with an extensive update to NPaint, a graphics application that allows users to create and draw their own images using a set of predefined brushes on the PSP. In addition to various bug fixes, version 2.4 features compatibility with PSP Slim units, as well as support for 3.71 M33 series custom firmware […]
Developer Sakya has released an extensive update to his lightweight audio player for the PSP, aptly dubbed LightMP3. Still in its alpha stages, the updated player utilizes Brunni’s OSLib toolkit, featuring an ergonomic interface that is highly customizable. Keep in mind, though, that this release is for testing purposes only. As the author points out, certain features such as FLAC […]
Homebrew developer jas0nuk has released an updated build of PRXDecrypter. Primarily geared towards developers, the application allows users to decrypt PRX modules and other miscellaneous firmware resources. Notable changes in 2.0 include the ability to signcheck all ~PSP encrypted files in the ms0:/enc folder by pressing LEFT on the D-pad, in addition to functional KL4E decompression in 3.80/3.90. For the […]
Homebrew developer Dark_AleX has released an update to PSP custom firmware 3.90 M33. The update features numerous improvements in plugin loading code, notably fixing issues related with loading plugins on slow memory sticks. The complete changelog is detailed below. Changes: – Improvements in plugins loading code: * Fixed some problems with problematic cards due to filesystem not mounted. * Now […]
Homebrew developer Zx-81 has released a minor update to PSPAtari, a Atari 800, 800XL, 130XE and 5200 series emulator for the PSP, based on code from Petr Stehlik’s portable Atari800 emulator for Unix, Amiga, MS-DOS, Atari TT/Falcon, SDL and WinCE. The release is primarily focused on bug fixes, fixing an issue with NTSC color, the VSync option, and PAL/NTSC video […]