Homebrew developer Red Squirrel has released M33xEver, a custom firmware plugin that allows users to permanently activate the “speedy waves” Easter egg included in 3.90 M33-3. This plugin will retain the fast-forward like motion of the waves while keeping your PSP’s original date and time settings intact. Download M33xEver v2 Red Squirrel – PSP Home Page [Red Squirrel]

Fan of Irem’s classic horizontal shooting series? If so, that’s good, because R-Types has been re-rated by the ESRB for a PlayStation Network release. Released back in 1999 for Sony’s PSOne, the game is a compilation of both R-Type and R-Type II in one snug package. If this were the Virtual Console, I’d wager that a release is imminent. But […]

We know that Gran Turismo 5 is in the spotlight right now and all, but what’s going on with Gran Turismo Mobile for PSP? Last year, rumors surfaced that the PSP edition of Polyphony’s flagship racer might have been (gasp) cancelled. Reassuringly, that’s not the case, as GT creator Kazunori Yamauchi points out in a recent interview that GT Mobile […]

According to Famitsu sales figures for the week ending March 30, the PSP took the top spot on the charts with an an impressive 139,000 units sold. In comparison, Nintendo’s Wii and DS Lite handheld sold 49,000 and 57,000 units, respectively. Of course, the huge increase in sales can most likely be attributed to Capcom’s million-shipper Monster Hunter 2nd G, […]

Taito today announced that Space Invaders Extreme and Arkanoid DS will hit North American retailers on June 17. A re-imagination of the 1987 classic, Space Invaders Extreme for PSP and Nintendo DS features revamped visuals, upbeat techno tunes, new mini-games, and multiplayer via local ad-hoc or Nintendo WiFi Connection. Arkanoid DS is a remake of the original arcade block-busting classic, […]

Currently, the PlayStation Store is region free in the sense that users can register for an account in another region such as Japan or Europe, even if the region code of their console does not match the region they are signing up for. Will this change once the new PlayStation Store rolls out on April 17? The answer is a […]

The PSPKVM development team has released an update to PSPKVM, a K virtual machine that can run applications and games compiled with Sun Microsystems’ Java 2 Platform Micro Edition (J2ME) on any PSP that has custom firmware installed. Now a collaborative effort between M@x and Sleepper, the PSPKVM project has been merged with pspME and sports the following features: * […]

Have custom firmware installed? Wondering why the System Information section on your PSP is displaying a bunch of odd numbers? April 2, or March 33 rather, marks the date of Team M33’s first anniversary. That said, don’t worry, your handheld hasn’t gone haywire or malfunctioned. This is just a small Easter egg from Dark_AleX himself in celebration of the team’s […]

Not one to wait around for Sony’s official God of War PSP bundle, discount retailer Wal-Mart is selling its own bundle package composed of one PSP Slim, a copy of the Chains of Olympus UMD, and a custom-made adhesive faceplate. Looking absolutely hideous in appearance, this monstrosity carries a retail price higher that that of Sony’s bundle and does not […]

Coinciding with the release of PSP custom firmware 3.90 M33-3, developer Dark_AleX has updated his Despertar del Cementerio “Universal Unbricker” application to version 5. 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. Version 5 features support for installing custom firmware 3.90 M33-3 […]

Homebrew developer Dark_AleX has issued an update to PSP custom firmware 3.90 M33 which further improves compatibility of the built-in M33 NO-UMD driver. As usual, the update can be downloaded from Network Update or by following the direct link listed below. * March33 NO-UMD driver compatibility has increased to support games like Coded Arms, Patapon, Harvest Moon Innocent Life and […]

Homebrew developer Deniska has released an update to his PSP port of Kostas Michalopoulos’ Nikwi Deluxe, a 2D platform-style game originally released on the PC. Changes in version 1.0 include the addition of a password selection screen, new music tracks, and optimization of loading sequences. Note that passwords are generated and saved automatically as players progress through the game. Download […]

While it is unrealistic to assume that Sony will announce a new PSP anytime soon, considering that the PSP Slim (PSP-2000) is still relatively new, more evidence that suggests a third-gen PSP is in the works has surfaced. Poking around on the online PSP manual, one individual found a 65×13 GIF format image that denotes the text “PSP-3000.” The site […]

This week’s update to the PlayStation Store is packed with content, featuring a limited $29.99 discount on PSN title Warhawk and a new flOw bundle that includes the original PS3 game plus the expansion pack for $8.99. As for add-on content, this week brings us a downloadable map pack for Touchstone’s Turok, a free PlayStation Eye and EyeToy USB camera […]

Electronic Arts today announced that Madden NFL ’09, the latest edition of the best-selling football game franchise, will ship to retailers on August 12 for every platform under the sun, including the Xbox 360, PS2, PlayStation 3, Wii, Nintendo DS, and PSP. The title will ship alongside a special collector’s edition package that includes NFL Head Coach 09 plus exclusive […]

The PS2, released to market in 2000, is still going strong. After all, Sony promised they would support the console for at least ten years, and they’ve definitely kept true to that promise thus far. The company plans to support its handheld gaming device, the PSP, for just as long, according to marketing head John Koller: We look at it […]

Homebrew developer Pirata Nervo has released an update to NervOS, a lightweight shell replacement for the PSP that aims to provide a user friendly and feature rich interface. Notably, version 1.6 features support for custom application skins, the ability to change CPU clock speed, and the addition of a low battery indicator that flashes red when the PSP’s battery is […]

Homebrew developer weltall dropped by our forums today to release an update to his popular cheating hacking application for the PSP, CWCheat. Revision A most notably adds support for new code types found in games like God of War: Chains of Olympus, alongside various bug fixes and optimizations. Additionally, the included database downloader has been reworked for enhanced compatibility. Follow […]

A recent update to PEGI, Europe’s ESRB equivalent, reveals that Namco’s PSOne platformer Klonoa has been rated for a release on the PlayStation Network. While it’s not a certainty, this means we should see the platformer join the crop of classic PSOne titles for PSP and PS3 in the near future.

Developer Slasher has updated his flOw-inspired homebrew game Orbid to version 2. In the game, players take control of a tiny orb that must consume smaller orbs in order to survive and grow. For version 2, the author has added an experimental multiplayer mode in which players can compete against friends online. Orbid now contains a multiplayer mode for playing […]