This week’s PlayStation Store update is a doozy, with Capcom’s long-awaited Bionic Commando: Rearmed remake leading the charge. If that isn’t enough bionic arm-swinging action for you, an HD quality “making of” clip of Rearmed is available, plus a pair of PS3 themes and two wallpapers based on the game. In addition to the usual assortment of Rock Band tracks, […]
The NPD Group has released its hardware and software sales figures for the month of July. In the hardware sector, overall sales were down compared to June, but up from the previous year. Nintendo emerged as the clear victor, pushing 555,000 Wii and 608,400 DS units. Sony’s PS3 shifted 224,900 units, a sharp decline from the previous month’s figure of […]
Surprise, surprise. An FCC listing has confirmed that Sony is indeed working on the eternally-rumored PSP-3000. There are no details yet, as Sony has made a request for confidentiality regarding the particulars of the unit. That being said, we can’t say with complete confidence that this confirms the authenticity of the previously leaked photos. Now for the obvious question, when […]
Publisher PM Studios today announced plans to release a remixed edition of Pentavision’s popular handheld Korean music game in North America. Entitled DJ Max Fever, the title will feature over 100 songs handpicked from both DJ Max Portable and DJ Max 2, in addition to five difficulty levels, a “network battle mode,” and unlockable goodies ranging from music videos to […]
Update: That was quick! Recovery Flasher version 1.21 is now available for download. As you’d expect, it’s a very minor release, adding support for locating updater files in both the recovery folder and root directory of the memory stick. Homebrew developer Hellcat has released an update to Recovery Flasher, a custom firmware compatible utility that allow users to perform various […]
Developer Hellcat has released an update to his Pandora installer for 3.X/4.X kernel based custom firmware, a handy application that allows users to easily create a base Pandora setup (service mode battery, magic memory stick) on their homebrew-capable PSP. Featuring all the enhancements present in the previous release, revision 4a adds support for installing Despertar Del Cementerio v6, the latest […]
Capcom is making up, or attempting to at least, for the lack of a Super Street Fighter II Turbo HD Remix beta on PlayStation 3. According to the company’s senior product manager on all things Street Fighter, this Thursday will see the release of PSOne classic Street Fighter Alpha: Warrior’s Dreams on PSN. As with all previously released PSOne classics, […]
Homebrew developer Pirata Nervo returns with an update to NervOS, a featured-filled XMB shell replacement for the PSP that aims to provide a user friendly and feature rich interface. Notable additions in version 2.1 include a built-in unpacker with support for extracting standard ZIP files, the ability to mount various PSP devices and file system locations through USB connection, and […]
Developer Nefarious has released an update to Cross Extended, a firmware 4.01 M33 compatible plugin that displays detailed system information to users regarding their PSP, such as the motherboard type, battery voltage, and installed plugin modules. Version 1.2 features a reboot and shutdown function, as well as a slightly revamped user interface and configurable shortcut keys that can be modified […]
Atlus has released a new selection of screenshots from its upcoming PSP strategy RPG Yggdra Union. An enhanced port of the PS2 original, the PSP edition promises remastered audio and widescreen visuals, supplemented with bonus content in the form of all-new missions and characters. Yggdra Union is slated to hit North American store shelves on September 16. Yggdra Union Screenshots
Developer Nefarious has released an update to Cross Extended, a firmware 4.01 M33 compatible plugin that displays detailed system information to users regarding their PSP, such as the motherboard type, battery voltage, and installed plugin modules. In addition to a bug fix regarding Memory Stick cards with more than 4GB capacity, version 1.1 fixes a control issue that caused an […]
As part of a distribution agreement with Atlus, YUKE’S today announced its plans to publish PSP strategy RPG Neverland Card Battles in North America. Previously seen on PS2, this handheld edition of the title features updated sound and visuals presented in 16:9 widescreen, along with all-new cut-scenes, enhanced controls, and ad-hoc multiplayer modes. Players assume the role of Galahad, a […]
Sony has announced that its interactive PSP linguistics guide Talkman Travel will hit the North American PlayStation Store in digital form tomorrow. It’ll be sold in three separate city packs (Tokyo, Paris, Rome), each priced at $5.99 and featuring over 100 pre-translated phrases, complete with an audio enabled on-screen pronunciation tool. Geared towards tourists and vacationers, the phrases will range […]
Homebrew developer Dark_AleX has updated his Despertar del Cementerio “Universal Unbricker” application to version 6. As with previous releases, the unbricker can be used in conjunction with a Pandora battery to restore and install custom firmware on any PSP unit regardless of model or motherboard, excluding new TA-88 units. Featuring a fully redesigned graphical interface that mimics that of the […]
Homebrew developer Nefarious has released a new custom firmware plugin dubbed “Cross Extended,” which displays detailed system information to users regarding their PSP. As shown in the above screen capture, information covered includes the motherboard type, battery voltage, and installed plugin modules. Once installed, the plugin can be accessed while running a game or in the XMB. Additionally, it is […]
Homebrew developer Hellcat dropped by our forums today to release a nifty utility that can easily restore semi-bricked PSP units without Pandora. Dubbed Recovery Flasher, the application can be run from within the recovery menu on any PSP running custom firmware. Upon launch, users are presented with a number of options, allowing them to back-up and restore content on the […]
Bwah? Destroy All Humans! Big Willy Unleashed was in development for PSP? Never received the memo. At any rate, it’s been officially canned. Publisher THQ revealed today that it decided to pull the plug on the PSP version specifically due to “control issues,” according to a company rep. Big Willy Unleashed was designed by [a] Wii developer specifically for the […]
Duo OldPrisoneR and Andy_maN have released 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. Build 47 features configurable hotkeys, “SpeeDBooster” support for emulated PSone titles, and the ability to alter screen position. Additionally, a detailed readme file […]
Drk||Raziel, developer of Dreamcast emulator NullDC, has issued a clarification statement in regards to the recently unveiled PSP port. First off, he notes that due to RAM constraints, the PSP port of NullDC will be compatible with Slim units, which house 64MB RAM compared to 32MB on the previous hardware revision. Furthermore, the author explicitly mentions that he is not […]
Square Enix today announced that its forthcoming PSP action-based fighter Dissidia: Final Fantasy will hit Japanese store shelves this coming December, alongside a Dissidia themed PSP hardware bundle package. Specific details on the hardware bundle, such as pricing, were not divulged. Likely, it will be of similar value to the previously released limited edition Crisis Core bundle configuration. A Dissidia […]