Update: Demo is up on the store! Download it now! Espionage-filled PSP title Secret Agent Clank has officially gone gold and is being sent off to manufacturing in preparation for its June 17 release date. To celebrate the feat, SCEA is releasing a playable demo that features the first level of the game. Look for it to hit the North […]

In terms of global hardware sales, the PSP was Sony’s top performer for fiscal 2007. According to a recently released financial report, the handheld shifted 13.89 million units, up from 9.53 million units the previous year. The PS2 managed to push 13.73 million units during the same time period, with the PS3 moving 9.24 million units, as detailed in our […]

According to Sony’s Q4 earnings announcement for the 2007 fiscal year, the company expects to sell ten million PlayStation 3 units throughout fiscal 2008, which began on April 1 and ends March 31, 2009. Comparatively, Sony pushed 9.24 million units in the previous fiscal year. Despite outpacing PS3 sales for the second year in a row, the company expects PS2 […]

Homebrew developer JBrown has released Beats Off v0.1, a cross-platform utility that allows users to import custom loop sequences into the popular PlayStation Network title known as Beats. As this is the initial release, there are a number of limitations. The author notes that created BAR data files must replace an already existing Jam BAR in order to be used. […]

Those seeking an official hard-case solution for their PSP Slim are in luck. Sony will release the PSP-2000 Traveler Case in North America later this month. The case comes equipped with storage space for a single PSP Slim, along with extra room for a pair of Memory Stick Pro Duos and UMD discs. According to online retailer Amazon, the peripheral […]

Mere weeks after the release of Monster Hunter 2nd G and the PSP is still managing to maintain its clear dominance in the weekly Japanese sales charts, according to data from marketing research firm Media Create. For the week ending May 4, the PSP edged past the 100,000 mark in unit sales. Its rival, the Nintendo’s DS, sold 52,542 units […]

This week’s PlayStation Store update is packed to the brim with a staggering amount of add-on content and game demos. First up is the Encore expansion pack to PixelJunk Monsters, which adds 15 levels on an all-new map entitled “Toki Island.” Also available now on the add-on content front are three new Rock Back song tracks and the recently-announced Muse […]

Homebrew developer Mediumgauge has released an 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. In addition to a couple bug-related fixes, version 5.0 adds full support for the Greek language set. As […]

Joining the ever-expanding catalog of PSP to PS2 ports this summer will be Wipeout Pulse and Daxter, according to a report from French-based site JeuxVideo. The titles are slated for a European release on September 3 and July 25, respectively. No word on if the ports will be making their way stateside as of yet. However, such a move would […]

Peripheral maker XCM Technologies will soon release a new line of custom made glow-in-the-dark faceplates for PSP. Solely designed for use with the Slim model, the plates attach onto the PSP’s front surface and illuminate a different colored light while in the dark. Looks neat, although I fear the glowing light would distract from playing. No word on pricing or […]

Sony Computer Entertainment Europe has confirmed that its recently-announced Go!View video download service will launch across Europe on June 30. As detailed last month, the service has been developed in partnership with British broadcasting company Sky, and will offer high-quality downloads of TV shows and movies through either a pay-per-view or subscription-based plan. PSP owners will be able to download […]

Those awaiting the solo adventure of Ratchet’s robot sidekick Clank will be delighted to know that Sony Computer Entertainment America has officially stamped a June 17 release date on Secret Agent Clank. In the 007 spoof, Ratchet has been framed and thrown in jail for a crime he never committed. As Clank, players must use stealth-based tactics and an array […]

Developer Hardhat has released an update to Team Sushi’s PSP on-rails shooter Resonate. Largely inspired by Tetsuya Mizuguchi’s exhilarating Rez, the game features 3D visuals and a thumping techno soundtrack to boot. With the release of version 0.45, players can now upload their high scores to the internet. Submitted scores are ranked and shown instantly on Team Sushi’s official website. […]

Homebrew developer Zx-81 has released a maintenance update to Danzel’s AFKIM. Utilizing the BitlBee protocol, AFKIM is an all-in-one instant messaging software for the PSP that supports a variety of popular chat protocols, including AIM, ICQ, MSN, GTalk, and Yahoo! Messenger. Version 3.3.4 of the application features various bug fixes, including an IR keyboard compatibility fix for custom firmware 3.80 […]

Developer pspZorba has released an update to PSPlorer, a file management utility for the PSP that allows users to browse the directory tree of their memory stick or the PSP’s flash memory. Additional application features include a built-in hex-editor and ad-hoc support for transferring files and folders between two PSP units. New to version 1.4 is the ability to backup […]

Esteemed developer Zx-81 has issued a minor compatibility update to Portable VNC for PSP, addressing an issue that prevented IR keyboard units from functioning properly on custom firmware 3.80 M33 and above. For those unfamiliar with the homebrew application, Portable VNC allows users to remotely access their PC desktop on the PSP via standard WiFi connection. Download Portable VNC v1.2.8 […]

Homebrew developer Zx-81 has released an update to PSPIRC, an Internet Relay Chat client designed for use with the PSP. With PSPIRC, users can connect to any standard IRC server and send messages by using a compatible IR keyboard or the included Danzeff virtual keyboard. Now fully compatible with custom firmware 3.90 M33, version 1.1.5 of the application fixes an […]

Alongside the release of PSPIRC v1.1.5 today, developer Zx-81 has released an update to PSPSSH, a lightweight secure shell client for PSP that was ported from Matt Johnston’s POSIX-compliant Dropbear SSH server and client. For those unfamiliar, SSH is an encrypted protocol that allows users to remotely access files and scripts on a PC. In addition to various bug fixes, […]

It’s Thursday, which means it’s time for another exciting PlayStation Store update! This week highlights the stateside release of Sony Japan Studio’s perspective-bending PS3 and PSP puzzler echochrome. Weighing in at 86.4 MB, the game costs $9.99. Add-on content? Three new Rock Band tracks are available for download at $1.99 each, along with 42 new song tracks for American Idol […]

Homebrew developer Cpasjuste has released an update to Music PRX, a custom firmware plugin originally written by Joek that allows users to playback music files when playing a UMD game, running a homebrew application, and even while browsing the XMB. As the article title implies, the update brings complete support for 3.90 M33 series firmware to the table. No other […]