Homebrew developer Art has released an update to Time Baby, a multi-functional digital alarm clock with built-in MP3 playback support for the PSP. Version 12h is a rather minor update, adding an option to adjust the contrast of the MP3 file browser for optimum viewing. The complete changelog is detailed below. * Inverted highlighting for mp3 file browser is easier […]
Homebrew developer Deniska has released an update to his PSP port of Parallel Realities’ 2D mission based platformer Metal Blob Solid. Inspired by the well-known Metal Gear Solid series, players take control of Bob, a fearless agent whose mission is to infiltrate various enemy encampments and rescue as many MIAs as humanly possible.
Homebrew developer Royale has released a update to his PSP port of the top down arcade-style shooter Chromium B.S.U, originally written by Mark B. Allan. Version 0.5 features compatibility with the 3.X kernel based firmware and full support for PSP Slim units. Additionally, a bug that would crash the PSP when suspending and resuming has been fixed. Two builds are […]
You can now add RacePSP to the ever-expanding library of emulators for PSP. RacePSP, developed by homebrew specialist Flavor, emulates both the original Neo Geo Pocket (NGP) and Neo Geo Pocket Color (NGPC) and uses SDL under the hood. Bare in mind that this is the initial release. As such, the author notes that users might experience graphical and audio […]
Execom, one of the Realtech VR team members, has revealed that the sequel to their upcoming 3D based space combat-shooter No Gravity will be released as a downloadable title on the PlayStation Network for the PSP. In response to a recent forum post on when the sequel will see a public release, Execom wrote: Last year, we’ve contacted ‘physical’ publishers […]
Homebrew developer Pirata Nervo has announced the initial release of NervOS. Similar to iR Shell, NervOS is a shell replacement for the PSP that aims to provide a user friendly and feature rich interface. Notable features include the ability to take screenshots, a built-in custom image viewer, MP3 playback, and support for executing UMD discs and homebrew applications straight from […]
Developer Zx-81 has released an update to PSPTHOM, a PSP port of Sylvain Huet’s original Thomson TO7 home computer emulator Thom. In additional to the usual bug fixes, version 1.2.0 brings several improvements, including save state support, increased performance, additional render modes, and an option to turn VSync on or off. The complete changelog is detailed below. * Speed improvements […]
Homebrew developer Poisonhzkj has released an update to CXMB, a custom firmware plugin that allows users to install custom made XMB themes from the memory stick rather than by copying files to the PSP’s flash memory. Now compatible with 3.71 and 3.90 M33 series firmware, the plugin introduces a file format called CTF (short for CXMB theme file). When installing […]
Homebrew developer Red Squirrel has released a maintenance update to his Alternative VSHMenu plugin for PSP, which adds additional functions to the XMB configuration menu already included in M33’s custom firmware series. Version 4.2 patches up a bug that caused PSP Slim units to reboot upon closing the VSHMenu plugin. Download Alternative VSHMenu 4.2 Red Squirrel – PSP Home Page […]
Homebrew developer Royale has released a minor update to his PSP port of the freeware arcade-style shooter Chromium B.S.U, originally written by Mark B. Allan. In the game, players take control of a small fleet of robotic fighters responsible for defending the Chromium B.S.U., a cargo ship taking delivery of supplies to troops on the front line. Version 0.4 squashes […]
While the PSP version of Ratchet and Clank: Size Matters featured infrastructure multiplayer, the upcoming PlayStation 2 port, won’t. Jess Sterzl, designer and project manger over at High Impact Games, blogged today that the PS2 version of Size Matters has been retooled for split screen multiplayer. Players will have four maps to choose from, which include Island Escape, Danger Valley, […]
Homebrew developer Akop Karapetyan, commonly known as Uberjack, has released an update to ColEm PSP, a ColecoVision emulator for the PlayStation Portable. Version 2.4.1 is a port of Marat Fayzullin’s latest ColEm distribution and features GUI tweaks as well as enhancements to the emulator’s rendering engine. The complete changelog is detailed below. * PSP version brought up to date with […]
Don’t have a PSP (shame on you) and want to give God of War: Chains of Olympus a spin? Tough luck, sonny. According to Ready At Dawn, there will “NOT” be a PlayStation 2 port of Kratos’ latest epic, contrary to rumors fomented by 1UP’s gossip agent Quartermann. Moving forward, we can confirm that Chains of Olympus will be our […]
This week’s PlayStation Store update is definitely a step up from last week, which brought no playable content whatsoever. Kicking off the weekly round of additions is a free demo of Capcom’s recently released PS3 PSN shooter Rocketmen: Axis of Evil. Joining Rocketmen are downloadable game titles flOw and Ape Escape: On the Loose for PSP. In terms of downloadable […]
Sony’s Echochrome is now available in demo form on the Japanese PlayStation Network for both PSP and the PlayStation 3. Echochrome is a unique puzzle game that challenges players to lead their character though a number of 3D-based mazes by shifting between five different camera perspectives — a concept which first came to fruition in SEGA’s PSP title Crush. For […]
Sony has kept relatively mum on the subject of HOME as of late, but that looks to be changing soon. On March 14, Sony will deliver a presentation on its upcoming PlayStation HOME service at the Online Game & Community Service Conference (OGC) in Japan. Aside from the fact that HOME will be there, specific details on what exactly will […]
Sony sends over a fresh batch of new screenshots from the impending PSP release of SuperVillain Studios’ aquatic exploration title flOw. Set to hit the PlayStation Network tomorrow, the PSP version features a customizable single player experience that dynamically adapts to your skill level and 4 player multiplayer via ad-hoc. In the game, players pilot a microscopic organism that must […]
Homebrew developer Red Squirrel returns with a minor update to his Alternative VSHMenu plugin for PSP, which adds additional functions to the XMB configuration menu already included in M33’s custom firmware series. Version 4.1 features a tool that allows users to directly flash plugins to their PSP’s flash memory. Other changes include additional languages, namely German, Italian and French. As […]
Homebrew developer Sakya has issued an update to LightMP3, a lightweight audio player for the PSP. In addition to the usual bug fixes, Alpha 4 features shuffle and repeat playback modes, support for the PSP’s remote control peripheral, and an increased playlist limit — up to 3000 entries can now be saved per playlist. The complete changelog is detailed below. […]
Japan usually is one of the first countries to get their hands on new technology, but in the case of Skype for PSP, they weren’t. There was a bit of a manufacturing problem with two of the associated microphone products, leaving Sony no choice but to delay the launch of the entire Skype feature set in Japan. Today, Sony announced […]