Folks over in Japan just love their Monster Hunter. That’s why Capcom is releasing a special edition Monster Hunter PSP bundle there to commemorate the release of Monster Hunter Portable 2nd G. On March 27, the bundle will go on sale for 24,571 yen ($225 US) and includes an AC adapter, battery pack, strap, pouch, and one copy Monster Hunter […]

Homebrew developer The Underminer has released an update to PReSS, an enhanced RSS reader for the PSP. In case you missed the initial release, PReSS can read any standards-compliant RSS feed containing images and text with ease, unlike the built-in firmware RSS reader, which is limited to audio, video and image feeds. The latest release features support for viewing images […]

Homebrew developer weltall has released a major update to his popular PSP cheat hacking application known as CWCheat. Now at version 0.2.1, the application includes a new dynamic clock feature. Depending upon the current CPU load, CWCheat will automatically adjust your PSP’s CPU clock speed, resulting in increased battery life. Hit the jump for the massive list of changes.

Following the anticipated release of PSP custom firmware 3.80 M33 and the rather quick bug fix update, M33 have released a 1.50 Addon for FAT PSPs running 3.80 M33 only. This release does not come with any instructions, but thanks to MrTuto_Alek we have instructions on how to install this 1.50 Addon for you: Update: Thanks to everyone who commented […]

Homebrew developer Red Squirrel today released an update to his Alternative VSHMenu plugin for the PSP, which adds additional functions to the in-XMB configuration menu already included in M33’s custom firmware series. Version 3.1 adds full compatibility with the recently released 3.80 M33 custom firmware, fixing a minor bug with the standby function. Detailed installation instructions can be found in […]

Homebrew developer Christophe has released an update to his Commodore 64 emulator PSPVice. Now at version 1.2, the latest release features a bevy of functionality enhancements and optimizations, including support for large ZIP file archives as well as the GameBase64 format. What’s new: * Support huge ZIP archives. * Support GameBase64 format (V05). * Tool for recompressing GameBase and save […]

Homebrew developer SofiyaCat today released a minor update to PSPTube. Coupled with an active WiFi connection, the application allows user to playback video clips from a variety of online sources, including YouTube, Stage6, Veoh, NicoNico, Onsen and DailyMotion. The latest release patches up a couple bugs regarding DailyMotion support and video playback, so it’s recommended to update as soon as […]

Following the anticipated release of PSP custom firmware 3.80 M33, developer Dark_AleX has issued a bug fix update to the firmware. Instructions: Copy UPDATE folder to /PSP/GAME folder This update fixes a couple of issues. – Function scePowerGetClockFrequency/scePowerGetClockFrequencyInt was not resolved properly due to a confussion between the two nids applying to the same function. Fixed, this update is necessary […]

It’s here! Dark_AleX has finally released custom firmware 3.80 M33 to the masses. As per usual, the latest edition in the M33 firmware series features all the enhancements included in official firmware 3.80, plus a load of extras. Specific changes and bug fixes are outlined below. * HEN core: user mode can load now signchecked files from flash. * recovery: […]

Developer jurajstyk has updated his excellent homebrew port of id Software’s Quake to version 1.1. PSP Quake is an original port based on the work of Peter Mackay and Chris Swindle. Changes in version 1.1 include an option to enable vertical synchronization (VSync) and dithering, as well as additional analog stick controls such as analog stick strafing and various bug […]

Homebrew developer Zx-81 has released an update to his Amstrad CPC emulator for the PSP. PSPCAP32 is a port of Ulrich Doewich’s Caprice32 emulator, originally written for Windows and Unix. Version 1.3.3 features speed improvements that provide up to an additional 3 FPS when running at 222MHz clock. Other notable changes include new configurable hotkey settings as well as bug […]

Citing reliable sources at Sony, rumor monger Gamer Gal reports that DivX is coming to PSP. The functionality is said to be included in the upcoming firmware 4.0 update, due out “within two months.” With the release of firmware 4.0, users will be reportedly be able to download DivX-encoded movies and TV shows direct from the PC store and playback […]

Rumor has it that Sony has permanently canned Gran Turismo 4 Mobile. The title, originally announced back in 2004, was said to be a exact port of the PlayStation 2 game, Gran Turismo 4, for the PSP. Despite assurances from Polyphony Digital producer Kazunori Yamauchi that the mobile version of GT4 was still in development, IGN reports that GameStop is […]

Following the release of Purplemotion, Realtech VR have released their next homebrew game for the PSP. Dubbed Eyeliner, the game tasks players with the objective of infiltrating the network of a “large international group.” Along the way, you must collect floating capsules to advance through stages. Download Eyeliner PSP eyeliner PSP GAME [Realtech VR]

This week’s new additions to the PlayStation Store include an update to the very-awesome Super Stardust HD, featuring DualShock 3 support, a revamped scoreboard, and the ability to build custom soundtracks. In addition, a new downloadable game title is available for PSP. Titled Ape Quest, the game is set in the Ape Escape universe and is broken up into three […]

Mathieulh has sent word that the forthcoming 3.80 M33 custom firmware will be fully upgradeable via the PSP’s Network Update feature. Meaning, when future updates come out for the custom firmware, users will be able to launch Network Update and go through an automated process to update the firmware — it’ll download all of the necessary files. Of course, you’ll […]

Homebrew developer Zx-81 today announced yet another emulation project for the PSP. His latest is PSPDragon, a PSP port of the Dragon32/64 and Tandy Coco (or CoCo for short) home computer emulator Xroar, which was originally written by Ciaran Anscomb. The initial release includes support for tape (CAS) and disk (DSK) files, as well as virtual keyboard support courtesy of […]

The folks over at Realtech VR have teamed up with Vertex Origin to release Purplemotion, a new original homebrew game for the PSP. Taking place in a futuristic setting, the game is a fast-paced arcade racer-shooter hybrid, featuring two difficulty modes in each stage. Download Purplemotion PURPLE MOTION PSP GAME [Realtech VR]

Details on the recently announced Blu-ray to PSP transfer feature have been revealed. As initially revealed, future Blu-ray titles will contain a portable copy of the movie on the disc itself. This portable copy will be about 1GB in size and will take about 3-5 minutes to transfer via USB to your PSP’s Memory Stick PRO Duo. Potentially, the feature […]

Sony has announced that its Go!Explore GPS software will hit European territories in Spring 2008. The software is set to launch in three different bundle configurations. First is the GPS receiver and UMD for €119. The second configuration includes a Car Adaptor and Car Mount for €149. Last is a bundle package that includes all of the above, plus a […]