Homebrew developer Mr305 today unveiled a new custom firmware plugin that utilizes NeoFlash’s PSP motion kit peripheral to incorporate tilt motion functionality to LocoRoco. Once the plugin is installed and the motion kit is plugged in, users can simply tilt their PSP either left or right and the Locos will follow suit, as demonstrated in the video clip above. The […]

From the team that brought you homebrew classics Panic Paradyz and NoGravity, here is Realtech VR’s latest creation: Eyeliner for the PSP. There is no definitive release date for the title at this time, but Realtech VR promises that it is “coming soon.” In the meantime, enjoy this short teaser clip. eyeliner PSP GAME [Realtech VR]

Homebrew developer weltall has released a major update to his popular PSP cheat hacking application known as CWCheat. Version 0.2.0 features a host of new improvements that include the ability to change CPU clock speed to 333/166 under the 3.X kernel as well as optimized loading routines. The complete changelog is detailed after the jump.

Homebrew developer SofiyaCat has released an updated build of PSPTube. PSPTube allows users with an active WiFi connection to watch YouTube videos directly on their PSP. This release adds compatibility with custom firmware 3.71 M33. However, the author notes that this is a highly experimental release prone to crashing and, as such, should be used at your own risk. Download […]

According to Media Create sales figures for the week ending December 16, PSP sales rose to 184,610 units – up from 91,481 units the previous week. Despite the impressive boost in sales, the PSP did not manage to surpass the DS, which pushed 222,132 units during the same time period. The sharp increase in PSP sales has led us to […]

This week’s PS3 PlayStation Store update kicks off with a BlackSite: Area 51 demo and downloadable PS3 games Toy Home, Snakeball, Trials of Topoq, and Mesmerize: Distort. Next we have the original PSone version of Warhawk, available for both the PS3 and PSP. As for add-on content, this week includes the long-awaited Warhawk Omega Dawn Booster Pack and three new […]

The release of firmware 3.80 brought Internet radio functionality to the PSP, allowing users to listen to a wide range of Internet radio stations with the use of an active WiFi connection. It now appears that Sony has plans to extend this functionality, by means of releasing a development kit that will enable users to create their own Internet radio […]

In light of the recent firmware 3.80 release, Sony has updated its custom theme creation utility to version 1.2.0.0. The update is relatively minor, adding support for editing the Internet Radio icon found in 3.80. Note that themes built with this version of the custom theme converter are not backwards compatible with firmware older than 3.80. Documentation on the utility […]

Mathieulh and Dark_AleX have confirmed that work on custom firmware 3.80 M33 has already commenced. There is no set release date at this time, but expect to see a release in the near future. While working on 3.80 M33, the two found a peculiar string in the IPL’s payload file — pspbtcnf_03g.bin. What does this mean? Well, flashback to a […]

Sony Japan is now offering its PSP Media Manager software for free download. The software enables users to easily drag n’ drop media files, such as MP3s and video files, to their PSP. Not that opening an explorer window and manually transferring the files to your MUSIC or VIDEO folder is hard, but y’know, some people are either technically challenged […]

Update: RJC4LIFE has reported that playing PSOne games via Remote Play also works with firmware 3.71. So as long as your PS3 is updated to 2.10, you can take advantage of this functionality even on a homebrew capable PSP. According to various posts over at the official PlayStation forums, PSP firmware 3.80 and PS3 firmware 2.10 have silently added new […]

Square Enix today sent out an updated release schedule for early 2008, revealing that Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII is slated to hit North American shores on March 25 2008. Hit the jump for the full listing.

Homebrew developer Art has released an update to Road Dog, a WiFi connection sniffer for the PSP. Unlike the PSP’s built-in WiFi scanning feature, Road Dog plays a sound when an access point is detected, making it the ideal application to find suitable access points while driving or walking down the street. Version 1e includes the following changes: * Program […]

AhMan has released a minor update to iRShell 3.81, fixing a compatibility issue with the recently released 3.71 M33-4 popsloader. Please take note that this release will only work with the bugfixed version of Dark_AleX’s multi-disc popsloader, which is available for download here. Download iR Shell 3.81.1 Update / iR Shell 3.81 Full iR Shell 3.81.1 – fix for multi-disc […]

According to a listing at specialty retailer GameStop, a PS2 port of once-thought PSP exclusive Ratchet and Clank: Size Matters is due out in February. Priced for the budget-wise at $29.99, it’s $10 cheaper than the initial PSP release. Surprised? You shouldn’t be. This isn’t the first time a major PSP title has been ported over to Sony’s last-gen console. […]

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 version 1.8 include the ability to decrypt updater executables, and improved file type detection that now works with any file that has a decryption key. 1.7 –> 1.8 – Now […]

Homebrew developer Art has released an update to Time Baby, a talking digital alarm clock for the PSP. Time Baby has an alarm that can wake the PSP unit from suspend or standby modes, and features MP3 playback as well as GPS support for clock synchronization. Version 7c adds an exit code so that pressing the HOME button returns to […]

Following the maddening news that the PS2 remake of Sega Saturn classic NiGHTS Into Dreams would be a Japan-only release, SEGA has made those of us living the in US and Europe even more jealous today, by announcing that the remake will include a hidden unlockable game mode called “Christmas Dream.” Christmas Dream is none other than Christmas NiGHTS, a […]

Square Enix releases more than a handful of new screenshots from PSP title Star Ocean: First Departure. The game is an an enhanced remake of the first Star Ocean, which was released exclusively to the Japanese market back in 1996, near the end of the SNES’ life cycle. First Departure hits Japan on December 27. While the folks over at […]

It’s been awhile since Sony introduced pre-paid PSN cards for use with purchases on the PlayStation Store in Japan. Many have asked the question: is the US ever going to get these cards? As a matter of fact, yes. The crew over at PSPFanboy received a nice little Christmas gift from SCEA, which was none other than a $20 pre-paid […]