OldPrisoneR and Andy_maN have released an update to FuSa, adding a third “experimental” full screen option aimed towards developers. The authors note that it is similar to Sony’s official TV out functionality for HDTV sets. For those who missed earlier releases, FuSa is a custom firmware plugin that allows Slim owners to play PSP games on any television regardless of […]

After thorough investigation by prominent PSP developers, including Dark_AleX himself, it has come to light that peripheral maker Datel used code from a non-profit homebrew application with its latest product, known as the PSP Action Replay. The product in question ships with a 64MB Memory Stick, containing the exact same IPL block found in original Pandora battery hack, which was […]

Word broke late last week that the newly released DSi was incompatible with all flash cart models, but it seems that Nintendo’s security efforts were in vain. Yasu of YSMenu fame already has managed to run homebrew code on the handheld, a mere three days after its release in Japan. Above is a video clip of him running a simple […]

Homebrew developer Zx-81 has released an update to PSPMSX, a MSX and MSX2 series emulator for the PSP. Fully compatible with custom firmware 5.00 M33, version 1.4.1 features several enhancements and bug fixes, including a built-in text editor that allows users to save digital notes per game. The complete changelog changelog can be found after the jump.

If the disappointment of 4.00 wasn’t enough for you, Sony has released their new firmware update 5.00. And surprise, surprise, it lacks any useful features for the older revisions of the PSP. However, some light has been shone on from the PSP-3000 with it sporting a newer, brighter, and glare-resistant screen. For those in the homebrew community, a new firmware […]

Update: In addition to CXMB v3.3, Poison has rolled out a 5.00 M33 compatible build of HostCore. The plugin creates a virtual bridge between a PC and PSP, allowing users to access media content located on their PC from the PSP. Homebrew developer Poison has released an update to CXMB, a custom firmware plugin that allows users to load CTF […]

The Wii programming gurus of Team Twiizers are back, this time with an update to their multi-purpose Homebrew Channel. In addition to several bugfixes and enhancements, beta 9 features compatibility with SDHC format cards and can be installed on the latest system menu firmware, which as of writing was the one released last week on October 23. For those not […]

Homebrew developer Dark_AleX has released an optional patch that allows users to load the original 3.71 FATMS driver on 5.00 M33 series custom firmware. In certain cases, applying this patch may greatly improve overall read and write performance with slow Memory Stick brands, such as Lexar. For installation instructions, be sure to refer to the included readme file. Download FATMS […]

Wii owners woke up this morning to see their Wii disc drive flashing blue, signaling the arrival of a brand-new firmware update. Still labeled as system menu 3.3, the update is said to bring forth a handful of minor changes, including the official renaming of Wii Points to Nintendo Points. Additionally, slight cosmetic changes have been made to certain menu […]

Homebrew developer Dark_AleX has released 5.00 M33-3. This minor update fixes a bug that prevented certain homebrew applications and games from running properly. Additionally, the PlayStation Store version check is now automatically bypassed. * A bug was introduced in 5.00 M33-2 that made some games and homebrew to not work. * PSN version check is now automatically bypassed without the […]

Following the recent 5.00 M33 custom firmware release, homebrew developer Dark_AleX has released 5.00 M33-2. This maintenance release includes several bug fixes and uses a new method for activating Memory Stick plugins. Additionally, users can now change the firmware version at will by modifying the version.txt file. The complete changelog can be found below. * Popcorn bug fixes * Fixed […]

Homebrew developer Cpasjuste has released an update 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 videos in-game, as well as access USB mass storage and other various features. Version 3.0 features full support for 5.00 M33 firmware. Note that this release […]

Homebrew developer Hellcat has released an update to Recovery Flasher, a utility that allow users to perform various maintenance tasks on their PSP, from restoring flash-based content (PS Store license data, theme files) to fully re-installing 3.71, 4.01, or 5.00 M33 firmware without the need of Pandora. Version 1.4.0 adds support for installing 5.00 M33, as well as an option […]

Duo OldPrisoneR and Andy_maN have rolled out an update to FuSa, a custom firmware plugin that enables Slim owners to play PSP games on any television regardless of the input cable used – composite, component, S-video, or D-terminal. This release in particular includes no major changes, aside from support for the recently released 5.00 M33 custom firmware. Download FuSa SD […]

Homebrew developer Dark_AleX has released a 1.50 kernel add-on for Phat (regular) PSP units running custom firmware 5.00 M33. This is not a required update, but is recommended for those that want to run older homebrew applications on their PSP. To install, first download the 150.PBP and place it in the root of your memory stick (X:\150.PBP, if X is […]

Mathieulh has released sources to Utopia, the first custom open-source kernel replacement for PSP. Completely separate from Sony’s firmware, Utopia is aimed at giving developers access to the PSP hardware free of compatibility issues in an environment with less overhead. The kernel is not fully functional yet, but at the very least, will give interested folks a closer look at […]

Update: Dark_AleX has released a statement regarding the 0xFFFFFFFF PSOne error in 5.00 M33. According to Alex, the issue is due to the new pops supporting only PNG images in 24 bits format. PSOne conversion applications, such as PSX2PSP, save icons in 32 bit. Future M33 releases will automatically replace an icon with an invalid color depth. To work around […]

According to recent findings from Alek, the motherboard housed inside of launch PSP-3000 units is none other than a TA-090. However, unlike previous hardware revisions, the TA-090 chip in 3000 units fails to turn on if a Pandora battery is inserted. This seems to suggest that additional changes have been made on the hardware end to prevent end users from […]

Homebrew developer Zx-81 has released an update to PSPWrite, a simple yet powerful text editor that allows users to edit any ASCII format plain-text file on the PSP. The application supports input through either a wireless IR keyboard or the built-in Danzeff virtual keyboard. Notable additions in version 1.2.0 include syntax highlighting for certain file types (C++, LUA scripts), a […]

It’s back! After nearly a year with no updates in sight, the original PSPoste team makes a triumphant return with the release of PSPoste beta 7, a collaborate effort between developers David Cummings, Ben Biron and Sajeeth Cherian. In case you missed previously releases, PSPoste is a full fledged email client designed specifically for PSP, supporting SMTP and POP3 protocols, […]