Homebrew developer jas0nuk has released an updated build of PRXDecrypter. Primarily geared towards developers, the application allows users to decrypt PRX modules and other miscellaneous firmware resources. Notable changes in 2.0 include the ability to signcheck all ~PSP encrypted files in the ms0:/enc folder by pressing LEFT on the D-pad, in addition to functional KL4E decompression in 3.80/3.90. For the […]
Looks like those of us in North America won’t have to scurry down to the local GameStop to get our hands on that so-called exclusive Patapon demo. With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, Sony has decided to release the free Patapon demo on PSN tomorrow. As a reminder, the demo includes includes an exclusive weapon called the The Spear […]
Following the release of custom firmware 3.80 and 3.90 M33, some users experienced lag when loading compressed files and plugins from the memory stick, an issue that did not exist in previous firmware releases. Homebrew developer Dark_AleX has released a patch that allows users to load the original 3.71 fatms driver on 3.80 and 3.90 M33 series firmware, which if […]
Homebrew developer Dark_AleX has released an update to PSP custom firmware 3.90 M33. The update features numerous improvements in plugin loading code, notably fixing issues related with loading plugins on slow memory sticks. The complete changelog is detailed below. Changes: – Improvements in plugins loading code: * Fixed some problems with problematic cards due to filesystem not mounted. * Now […]
Turns out the rumors were true. Atlus today confirmed that it is bringing Irem’s R-Type Command to the North American audience. R-Type Command is a tactical rendition of its legendary shoot ’em up series, featuring intense turn-based gameplay on a hex based plane and head-to-head local multiplayer via Ad-hoc wireless connection. After playing the Japanese release, I have to say […]
Homebrew developer Zx-81 has released a minor update to PSPAtari, a Atari 800, 800XL, 130XE and 5200 series emulator for the PSP, based on code from Petr Stehlik’s portable Atari800 emulator for Unix, Amiga, MS-DOS, Atari TT/Falcon, SDL and WinCE. The release is primarily focused on bug fixes, fixing an issue with NTSC color, the VSync option, and PAL/NTSC video […]
Homebrew developer Mediumgauge has released an update to PSP Filer, a powerful yet easy-to-use file management application designed for the PSP. By using PSP Filer, users can easily edit, copy, delete, and transfer files on the memory stick and flash memory. The latest release, version 4.7, brings a long-requested features to the application: read-only support for RAR archives. Furthermore, this […]
Homebrew developer Zx-81 has released a new version of PSPColem, a ColecoVision emulator for the PSP. The emulator itself is a port of Marat Fayzullin’s ColEm, originally written for a variety of Unix flavors. Notable changes in version 1.1.1 include numerous improvements in performance, IR keyboard support for menu related tasks, the ability to map settings to a certain hotkey, […]
It’s time to celebrate — Ready At Dawn today announced that God of War: Chains of Olympus has officially gone gold and is off to manufacturing. The anticipated PSP title is scheduled to hit North American store shelves March 4. Congrats to the entire team! Chains of Olympus is GOLD! [Ready At Dawn]
Would you like the next PSP to look like this? The above photo is fan-made, concept design by 3D artist BluezPS. Quite a departure from Sony’s PSP Slim, this concept features a LCD screen which extends across the width of the unit and slides right over the top buttons. Very sleek! Only gripes I have are with the two shoulder […]
Capcom revealed during an event held in Shinagawa, Tokyo, that upcoming PSP title Monster Hunter Portable 2nd G will include a “Media Install” feature, which essentially allows players to install bits of game data straight to their memory stick for faster load times. We presume it will result in prolonged battery life as well, since the game won’t be reading […]
Following news of a listing that originally appeared on the official PlayStation UK site, SuperVillain Studios’ have confirmed that flOw is indeed scheduled to hit the PSP and will be released next month – March 6 to be exact. Pricing details have yet to be announced. Coming to PSP: Go with the flOw [PlayStation Blog]
Homebrew developer weltall has released an update to CWCheat, a cheat hacking application written for the PSP. Notably, version 0.2.1 revision A includes various bug fixes, optimized CPU clock functions, and four additional code types. The complete changelog is detailed after the jump.
This week’s PlayStation Store update features downloadable game Go! Sports Skydiving. Available now for $5, the title is a skydiving simulator that utilizes the PS3’s SIXAXIS wireless controller to twist, turn and pull off tricks while falling through the air. Joining Go! Sports Skydiving is PSOne classic Crash Bandicoot: WARPED, add-on game content for Rock Band, MotorStorm, and the Lost […]
Homebrew developer Zx-81 has released an update to PSPAtari, a Atari 800, 800XL, 130XE and 5200 series emulator for the PSP. The application is based on Petr Stehlik’s original Atari800 emulator. In addition to bug fixes, version 1.1.2 brings numerous improvements in processing speed, along with an added VSync option and auto-fire mode. Look below for the complete changelog. What’s […]
This morning, at around 9 a.m., a child was burned at Warner Middle School in Farmington Hills, Michigan, when the PSP in his pants pocket overheated and caught on fire. Shortly following the incident, a teacher managed to separate the device from the boy and the school was placed in lockdown so that personnel could aid the child. Police are […]
Gossip agent Quartermann reports in the March issue of EGM that Dead Rising 2 is in the works for multiple consoles and in development not by Capcom, but by an unnamed LA-based developer. Other tidbits? A PSP version of Everyday Shooter is rumored to be in development. Not much of a surprise there — considering that flOw is soon to […]
Developer Ready at Dawn recently announced that its first PSP title Daxter has sold over 2 million units worldwide. The title was first released to North American retailers in March of 2006, then later bundled as a pack-in with Sony’s redesigned PSP Slim handheld. It has been widely recognized as the best PSP game of 2006, bundled with new PSPs […]
Sony Computer Entertainment subsidiary SN Systems has cut the price of its SN Systems PSP development tools in half. The price cut covers both the full and rental version of ProDG for PSP, Tuner, Build Tools and ProView licenses. Significantly reducing the cost of the tools will help to ensure that PSP game title developers have everything they need to […]
Developer AhMan has released details on how to remove the firmware check within iR Shell, which prevents the current release from running on custom firmware 3.90 M33. All that needs to be changed is a single offset in the PRX modules irshell38x.prx and irshell38xs.prx. With a hex editor, make the following changes: irshell/bin/irshell38x.prx: offset 0x284e, 0x82 -> 0x00 irshell/bin/irshell38xs.prx: offset […]