It’s here! Dark_AleX has finally released custom firmware 3.80 M33 to the masses. As per usual, the latest edition in the M33 firmware series features all the enhancements included in official firmware 3.80, plus a load of extras. Specific changes and bug fixes are outlined below. * HEN core: user mode can load now signchecked files from flash. * recovery: […]
Developer jurajstyk has updated his excellent homebrew port of id Software’s Quake to version 1.1. PSP Quake is an original port based on the work of Peter Mackay and Chris Swindle. Changes in version 1.1 include an option to enable vertical synchronization (VSync) and dithering, as well as additional analog stick controls such as analog stick strafing and various bug […]
Homebrew developer Zx-81 has released an update to his Amstrad CPC emulator for the PSP. PSPCAP32 is a port of Ulrich Doewich’s Caprice32 emulator, originally written for Windows and Unix. Version 1.3.3 features speed improvements that provide up to an additional 3 FPS when running at 222MHz clock. Other notable changes include new configurable hotkey settings as well as bug […]
Following the release of Purplemotion, Realtech VR have released their next homebrew game for the PSP. Dubbed Eyeliner, the game tasks players with the objective of infiltrating the network of a “large international group.” Along the way, you must collect floating capsules to advance through stages. Download Eyeliner PSP eyeliner PSP GAME [Realtech VR]
Mathieulh has sent word that the forthcoming 3.80 M33 custom firmware will be fully upgradeable via the PSP’s Network Update feature. Meaning, when future updates come out for the custom firmware, users will be able to launch Network Update and go through an automated process to update the firmware — it’ll download all of the necessary files. Of course, you’ll […]
Homebrew developer Zx-81 today announced yet another emulation project for the PSP. His latest is PSPDragon, a PSP port of the Dragon32/64 and Tandy Coco (or CoCo for short) home computer emulator Xroar, which was originally written by Ciaran Anscomb. The initial release includes support for tape (CAS) and disk (DSK) files, as well as virtual keyboard support courtesy of […]
The folks over at Realtech VR have teamed up with Vertex Origin to release Purplemotion, a new original homebrew game for the PSP. Taking place in a futuristic setting, the game is a fast-paced arcade racer-shooter hybrid, featuring two difficulty modes in each stage. Download Purplemotion PURPLE MOTION PSP GAME [Realtech VR]
PSP homebrew developer Art has released an update to Time Baby, adding a digital stop watch with start, stop and reset functionality. In case you’ve missed previous releases, here’s a recap. Time Baby is a talking digital alarm clock that can wake a PSP unit from suspend or standby modes, and features MP3 playback as well as GPS support for […]
Developer roe-ur-boat has updated his PSP homebrew game Basket Catch to version 0.91, fixing a small bug which prevented the high score table from properly being reset after game over. In the game, players carry around a small basket while scurrying to collect all of the eggs that are falling from the sky. The full changelog is detailed below. 0.91 […]
Wondering about the status of PSP custom firmware 3.80 M33? Developer Mathieulh has provided a status update, revealing that the firmware is nearly complete and currently boots all user mode homebrew applications. So what remains to be done? Dark_AleX is currently working on the NID Resolver. In theory, the NID Resolver should allow kernel mode homebrew and plugins designed for […]
Homebrew developer Zx-81 has released a minor bug fix update to Portable VNC for the PSP. Portable VNC enables users to remotely access their PC desktop via the PSP. As aforementioned, version 1.2.7 is a bug fix release that improves compatibility with IR keyboards and 3.X kernel-based firmware. The changelog, in full, is outlined below. What’s new in version 1.2.7 […]
Homebrew developer Art has released an update to Time Baby, a talking digital alarm clock for the PSP. Time Baby has an alarm that can wake the PSP unit from suspend or standby modes, and features MP3 playback as well as GPS support for clock synchronization. The latest release introduces a solar power monitoring mode for use with a solar […]
Homebrew developer Zx-81 today released an update to PSPWrite. PSPWrite is a simple to use yet powerful text editor that allows users to edit any ASCII plain-text file on the PSP, either via a wireless IR keyboard or the included Danzeff virtual keyboard. Version 1.0.4 features a clipboard function, numerous bug fixes, a new application background image for the file […]
Ever wonder how all these PSP exploits came about? Well-known PSP homebrew developer TyRaNiD spoke on behalf of the Prometheus team at this year’s 24th Annual Chaos Communication Congress (24C3). The presentation gives an in-depth explaination on how the homebrew scene went from running simple unsigned code (such as a Hello World) on firmware 1.0 all the way to the […]
Homebrew developer Mediumgauge today dropped by our forums to give us the scoop on the latest release of PSP Filer, a powerful yet easy-to-use 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. Notable additions in version 4.6 include the ability to […]
Just in time for the new year, homebrew developer Winnydows has announced the final release of XviD4PSP 5.027 after a long phase of testing and numerous release candidates. XviD4PSP is a video conversion software that accepts a wide range of video formats as input (XviD, DivX, x264, et al) and can convert video files for use with the PlayStation 3, […]
Homebrew developer Zx-81 has released a minor update to PSPAtari, an Atari 800, 800XL, 130XE and 5200 series emulator for the PSP. PSPAtari is a port of Petr Stehlik’s original Atari800 emulator. The most significant change to version 1.1.1 is that all render modes now utilize the PSP’s GU for smooth rendering. Other notable changes and additions include a fit […]
Developer Sakya has issued a maintenance update to his lightweight audio player for the PSP, known as LightMP3. The update fixes a bug that prevented FLAC files from being played properly, and options may now be changed by using the analog stick. * Fixed: FLAC was broken in 1.7.0 (sorry, just a stupid mistake). ;) * Fixed: you can change […]
Homebrew developer Zx-81 returns with an update to PSPBEEB, a BBC Micro emulator for the PSP. The BBC Micro, otherwise known as the Beeb, was an 8-bit computer designed by Acorn Computers back in the 1980s. Notable changes in version 1.1.0 include IR keyboard support, speed improvements, and full compatibility with PSP Slim units as well as 3.X kernel based […]
Homebrew developer Deniska has released an update to his homebrew port of Tyrian for PSP. Tyrian is a classic arcade-style vertical scrolling shooter released back in 1995 on the PC. Patch 0.8 is based on the latest revision of OpenTyrian. Improvements include enhanced OSK support and a speedup thanks to various tweaks made to the music emulation code. Note that […]