There wasn’t a whole lot to choose from on the PlayStation Store last week. This week? Simply pathetic. And that’s putting it lightly. Aside from the usual round of Rock Band downloadable content, this week’s offerings consist of game videos, movie trailers, and wallpaper. Nothing playable whatsoever. While it’s fully understandable that Sony can’t please us content-wise each week, at […]
Homebrew developer Zx-81 has released an update to PSPMSX, a MSX and MSX2 series emulator for the PSP. The emulator is primarily based on code from MMarat Fayzullin’s original fMSX emulator, which later was converted to SDL by Vincent van Dam. Now at version 1.3.0, PSPMSX features support for loading disk images compressed in the space saving GZip format. In […]
Initially released last week, the Turok-inspired first person shooter Kurok has received an update that features a sizable number of additions and changes, notably including the ability to select team colors in multiplayer and toggle basic options such as auto-aim and map exits. The full changelog can be found past the break, courtesy of homebrew developer MDave.
Can’t wait to get your hands on that new shiny-red God of War PSP bundle? While the bundle is due out across North America retailers June 3, officially, one Wal-Mart store located in Ohio has already broken the street date. Proof is in the photo above, courtesy of blogger soul_motor. Note that this is the first report of the street […]
Sony Computer Entertainment Japan today announced that the Japanese userbase of its online PlayStation Network service topped one million accounts, as of May 26. At least 400,000 users in the region access the PS Store each month, according to internal data. That’s close to one-fifth of the entire PS3 install base in Japan. PLAYSTATION Network Announcement [SCEJ]
Developer pspZorba has released an update to PSPlorer, an all-in-one file management utility for the PSP that allows users to browse the directory tree of their memory stick or the PSP’s flash memory. Now at version 1.5, the application allows users to transfer files and folders across multiple PSP units via standard WiFi connection. In addition to multi-language support, other […]
Homebrew developer Wally has released an unofficial beta build of Daedalus R14, a Nintendo 64 emulator for the PSP. Based off of Strmnnrmn’s latest SVN source, the release features preliminary ME (Media Engine) support for enhanced audio processing, as well as all-new application icons and slight improvements in regards to emulation speed. Given that this is a beta release, users […]
Looking for a new, original homebrew game to play on PSP? Look no further, as developer MDave has released Kurok, a Turok-inspired first person shooter that utilizes a modified version of the Quake 1 engine. Sporting fully 3D visuals and an ad-hoc multiplayer mode, the game casts players in the role of (cue drum roll) Kurok, who sets off to […]
Homebrew developer Wally today sent over an updated build of the Duke Nukem 3D PSP port originally written by MrPeanut, complete with support for Slim units. Since various individuals assisted him in the creation of the release, the author would like to send thanks to the following developers: * MrPeanut – Gave me a hand while still learning * HardHat […]
Homebrew developer Pirata Nervo has released an update to NervOS, a featured-filled XMB shell replacement for the PSP that aims to provide a user friendly and feature rich interface. Now at version 2.0, the application boasts a fully re-designed user interface, coupled with a built-in text editor, the ability to load PSOne games from within NervOS, a password protected log-in […]
Sony senior marketing manager John Koller has revealed that the company’s official PSP keyboard peripheral, first announced during this year’s Consumer Electronics Show, is slated to hit North American within “the next 12 months.” Additionally, Koller once again reiterated that the GPS peripheral, already released in Japan and Europe, is also due for a stateside release during same timeframe as […]
This week’s PlayStation Store update is far from a stellar one, but does have more than a couple goodies to check out. Aside from the usual Rock Band tracks, Otograph’s PixelJunk Monsters soundtrack is up for grabs at a price of $2.99. Additionally, PSP UMD title The Con is now available for download on the store, along with two playable […]
Sony today announced that it has teamed up with Electronic Arts to release a limited-edition Madden NFL 09 PSP bundle in time for the game’s debut on August 12. Priced at an MSRP of $199.99, the bundle will consist of a special edition Metallic Blue PSP unit, a copy of Madden NFL 09, an NFL UMD video, a voucher to […]
Update: Mediumgauge has issued a minor maintenance update to PSP Filer, notably fixing a bug that would crash Filer when opening 0 byte files using the newly added binary editor. That being said, it’s recommend to install this update as soon as possible. Homebrew developer Mediumgauge has released an update to PSP Filer, a powerful yet easy-to-use file management application […]
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, D-terminal. Additionally, it features a full screen option which when activated will scale output to the width and height of your television screen, rather than […]
Homebrew developer Bumuckl has released Eb0x, a simplistic file utility designed for the PSP that can extract graphic and data files from EBOOT archive files. While there are similar applications capable of performing the same task on PC, Eb0x does all the work straight from your PSP. Currently, supported formats for extraction include ICON0.PNG, PIC1.PNG, PARAM.SFO, and DATA.PSP files. Download […]
Sony Computer Entertainment today announced that Shuhei Yoshida, former senior VP at SCEA, will now head Sony’s Worldwide Studios as president – effective immediately. Yoshida fills the shoes of former SCE WWS boss Phil Harrison, who left the company back in February to join Infogrames as Directeur Général Délégué. Yoshida is far from a newcomer. He’s been with Sony for […]
Update: Version 1.1 released. Along with improved WiFi compatibility, the update adds full support for custom firmware 3.80 M33 and fixes a couple bugs. The new release can be downloaded below. Homebrew developer Poison of CXMB fame has released a nifty homebrew utility dubbed “HostCore.” Essentially, it creates a virtual bridge between a PC and PSP, allowing users to access […]
In addition to PS2 RPG Falling Stars, Agetec will be publishing another Ivolgamus developed title in North America this summer, the company announced today. The game is none other than PSP title Fading Shadows, a puzzle-platformer romp in which players take control of a beam of light and lead a composition-changing orb through a diverse selection of locales, ranging from […]
Another week, another PlayStation Store update, this time with an offering that all PSP owners should download. Yes, I’m talking about the Secret Agent Clank demo. In terms of add-on content, this week brings two additional characters for Hot Shots Golf: Out of Bounds and the release of Rocketmen: It Came From Uranus!, an expansion for Capcom’s original top-down shooter. […]