The PSP is officially going Bronze in Japan. Boasting the same color PSP found in the Monster Hunter bundle package, the Matte Bronze Value Pack is set to hit Japanese retailers on April 24 at an MSRP of 23,800 yen ($228). Available for a limited time only, the Bronze variation will include a pouch, a hand strap, a cloth, a […]
Plato Learning, a leading provider of K-adult computer-based and e-learning solutions, is expanding its catalog of educational software offerings to the PSP. The company today announced that in April, it will release a handheld version of its popular Plato Achieve Now learning suite for the PSP. The Achieve Now suite includes a series of fun, interactive games — 57 in […]
Homebrew developer Zx-81 has released an update to PSPXTI, an advanced TI-92 calculator emulator for the PSP, based on the work of Jonas Minnberg and Misha Nasledova’s XTiger. Notably, version 1.2.2 brings noticeable improvements in emulation speed and two new options to view FPS and frameskip values. The extensive list of changes are outlined in detail below, quoted verbatim: * […]
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 0.3 features […]
Fancy point-and-click adventure games? The ScummVM team have announced the release of version 0.11.1 of their open source game engine interpreter. ScummVM allows users to run SCUMM based video game titles, including adventure classics Monkey Island 1-3, Fate of Atlantis, and Day of the Tentacle. Changes in version 0.11.1 of the application include numerous bug fixes and improved support for […]
Homebrew developer Art has released an update to Time Baby, a multi-functional digital alarm clock for the PSP. Version 12e further improves on the functionality of the recently added MP3 playback feature by supporting playlists with up to 50 possible entries. Additionally, users can now use the PSP’s headphone remote control peripheral to adjust volume settings from within the application. […]
Developer Hellcat has released a minor update to his Pandora installer for 3.X kernel based custom firmware, a handy application that allows users to create a base Pandora setup (service mode battery, magic memory stick) on their PSP. Revision 3b features automatic detection for PSP units with a TA-085 v2 motherboard. If the aforementioned motherboard is detected, the application will […]
Homebrew developer Hellcat has released an update to his PSP custom firmware plugin, dubbed Wallpaper Changer. The plugin allows users to set predefined wallpaper images at a specific date, and change/randomize the XMB background behind the waves without writing to flash memory. Version 1.14 includes numerous bug fixes, along with additional features such as support for changing/randomizing PTF format themes. […]
After a well deserved hiatus, homebrew developer Uberjack returns with an update to fMSX PSP, an MSX series emulator for the PSP that supports both MSX and MSX2 cartridge files. Version 3.5.1 is a full-fledged port of the latest official fMSX distribution and fixes a couple of important issues regarding audio output. The complete changelog is outlined, in detail, below. […]
Archaemic has rolled out an update to PSPComic, a comic book reader for PSP that allows users to view comics in either CBR or CBZ format. Version 1.0 includes a number of new features, including the ability to select different application themes and support for additional interface languages. Additionally, PSP Comic will now utilize the extra memory found in Slim […]
Are the lovable Patapons poised to make a return? Rumor has it that Sony is planning a spin-off of its addictive rhythm-based platformer Patapon. What’s more, is that 1UP rumor monger Quartermann reports that this so-called spin-off will be released as a downloadable title on the PlayStation Network. Fact: Patapon has been generally well received amongst PSP owners. If Sony […]
Homebrew developer Ooblik has released an update to iTunes Controller, a PC application that allows users to control iTunes via the PSP’s internet browser. New to Beta 2 is the ability to refresh your playlist, adjust the volume meter settings, and toggle shuffle and repeat options for the current playlist. The complete list of changes can be found below, quoted […]
Homebrew developer Art has released an update to Time Baby, a digital alarm clock for the PSP. Changes and additions in version 12c include various bug fixes and minor enhancements, as well as improved MP3 playback. V12c (28/02/08): – Fixed mp3 playlist feature to play in correct order instead of reverse. – Program now auto exits if launched from iRshell. […]
After a week filled with Sony-related megatons, today’s PlayStation Store update seems to be severely lacking in the content department – no new downloadable PSN games to buy, not even a playable demo. So what is on the Store this week? Well, for starters, there’s add-on content in the form of a new character for PAIN, three new Rock Band […]
Sony Computer Entertainment Europe has announced that Go!Messenger, a portable wireless communication package for PSP, will launch this coming Friday in European territories. Go!Messenger allows all PSP owners to video, voice and instant message (IM) each other via wireless broadband hotspots. Using the sold separately Go!Cam, users can make video calls to one another. The Go!Cam is not yet released, […]
Homebrew developer Hellcat has released an update to his PSP custom firmware plugin, dubbed Wallpaper Changer. The plugin allows users to set predefined wallpaper images at a specific date, and randomize the XMB background behind the waves without writing to flash memory. Version 1.10 includes the following changes: * Added capability of changing/randomizing the background *BEHIND* the XMB wave lines […]
More exciting news coming in from the Destination PlayStation retail trade show. Sony has announced plans to bring a new red, God of War themed PSP bundle over to North America. The bundle will include God of War: Chains of Olympus, a UMD copy of Superbad, and a voucher good for a free copy of PSN title Syphon Filter: Combat […]
Homebrew developer Red Squirrel returns with an update to his Alternative VSHMenu plugin for PSP. In case you’ve missed previous releases, the plugin adds additional functions to the XMB configuration menu already included in M33’s custom firmware series. Alternative VSHMenu 4.0 comes with a rather extensive list of additions and changes, including minor optimizations, bug fixes, and a menu item […]
Homebrew developer Ooblik has announced the initial release of iTunes Controller, a PC application that allows users to control iTunes via the PSP’s internet browser. The author notes that multiple connections are supported, so you could potentially use more than one use more than one PSP to access your playlist. Installation instructions are as follows: * Copy the “iTCntrl” folder […]
Much like Lair and PixelJunk Monsters before it, Capcom’s Ben Judd has revealed that the upcoming 2.5D Bionic Commando Rearmed remake will be fully playable on the PSP through use of the PlayStation 3’s Remote Play functionality. Great news for all PS3 and PSP owners. Let’s hope this is a feature that continues to be adopted by third-party PSN developers […]