Homebrew developer Mediumgauge has released an update to PSP Filer, a versatile file management application designed for the PSP that allows users to easily edit, copy, delete, and transfer files to and from the memory stick and flash memory. Major additions in this release include a French and Serbian language mode, as well as the ability to utilize the full […]
Majesco Entertainment announced today that it is bringing Blokus Portable: Steambot Championship stateside. Developed by Irem of R-Type fame, the game is based on the world-renowned Blokus board game, integrating strategic gameplay with anime characters from Irem’s PS2 RPG Steambot Chronicles. Never heard of Blokus before? It is a board game in which a player places their pieces on the […]
Following the release of Syphon Filter: Combat Ops, Beats will hit the North American PlayStation Store tomorrow for the budget price of $5. As the second original downloadable title for PSP, Beats is a rhythm-based music game in which players tap buttons in sync with musically timed icons that glide across the screen. Although the game comes with a variety […]
The fact that PSP owners can now use a PC to purchase and download content from the PlayStation Store without the need of a PS3 is great, but what about what Sony initially promised? A true PSP store that can be accessed through the PSP directly. They are still thinking about it, according to director of PSN operations Eric Lempel. […]
Hot off the heels of MapThis is homebrew developer Deniska’s PSP adaptation of Tyrian, a classic arcade-style vertical scrolling shooter released back in 1995 for PC. Players control a formidable space ship equipped with different weapons and enhanced energy shields. Money, which is earned by destroying enemies and collecting bonuses, can be used to purchase in-game upgrades such as weapons, […]
Homebrew developer Zx-81 has released a port of TI99Sim to the PSP. TI99Sim is a Thomson TI99 home computer emulator, originally written by Marc Rousseau. As always, refer to the readme for installation and usage instructions. Download PSPTI99 v1.0.1 for Custom Firmware / PSPTI99 v1.0.1 for Firmware 1.5 PSPTI99 : A TI-99/4 Emulator for PSP v1.0.1 [Zx-81]
Homebrew developer Yan2Yan has released a new homebrew game called Elemental for the PSP. The premise is simple, players must place four or more blocks of the same color horizontally or vertically in order to destroy them. Completing a level requires you to destroy all blocks. Download Elemental for 3.71 Custom Firmware / Elemental for 3.52 Custom Firmware [elemental] Vous […]
Whilst the DS has become the poster child of the handheld gaming revolution, Sony have being growing a strong line up of games for their less popular handheld. One of the rising stars of these games is a little puzzler called Lumines. With Sony keen to push the graphical performance of the PSP it is something of a surprise that […]
Homebrew developer Zx-81 has released an update to PSPCAP32, a Amstrad CPC emulator for the PSP ported from Ulrich Doewich’s original Caprice32 emulator. Version 1.3.1 represents a major upgrade from the previous release, featuring massive speed improvements and enhanced sound emulation. What’s new in version 1.3.1: – Major Speed improvements, it’s really fullspeed even using GU rendering ! 45 fps […]
Homebrew developer Minerva has released an update to his PSP ad-hoc file transferring application, which enables users to transfer files and folders locally between two PSP units. This release includes various bug fixes, as well as a progress display for file transfers and additional features, such as the ability to create, rename, and delete files straight from within the application. […]
XSEED Games announced today that it has picked up publishing duties to bring Japanese tactical RPG Wild ARMs XF to PSP owners in North America. Wild ARMs XF breaks away from the series’ norm as a traditional RPG, and introduces tatical strategy-based gameplay on a hexagonal plane. The game features over 60 stages containing a wide variety of mission objectives, […]
Despite noting that the previous release was the “final” release of PSPMSX, homebrew developer Zx-81 today released another update to his popular MSX and MSX2 series emulator. Hey, we’re not complaining! Changes in this release include considerable speed improvements while using GU render modes, as well as various changes made to the core settings menu and default settings options. Download […]
A new firmware update is now available via Network Update for the PSP. Upon booting up the update on our PSP, we found only one familiar change listed in the changelog: Support for PLAYSTATION Network titles has been expanded Definitely not an exciting update. Though it does mean that more PSN titles for PSP are on the way — and […]
Homebrew developer MenaceInc has released an update to his PSP conversion of the popular arcade game Space Invaders. 0.7 Changelog: * Enemy bombs done * All images are now hard coded into the game :P * Finally got that dam random function of mine to work * Added lives counter at the top right Need to add: * Collision detection […]
Homebrew developer Uberjack has released an update to his PSP port of Ulrich Doewich’s original Amstrad CPC emulator Caprice32. Additions to this release include ZIP file support for disk and tape images, the ability to save and load disk images without resetting the system, and support for save state auto loading. Version 4.2.0.2 (Wednesday, November 28 2007 00:08): * ZIP […]
Well, not really “new.” It’s the same 3.6v 2200mAh battery of old, but this new battery pack comes with two custom covers in Piano Black and Ice Silver to house the larger battery in Slim (PSP-2000) units. The 2200mAh battery effectively doubles the battery life on the new Slim model. Of course, as with the original extended life battery pack, […]
Homebrew developer Mediumgauge has released an update to PSP Filer, a versatile file management application designed for the PSP that allows users to easily edit, copy, delete, and transfer files to and from the memory stick and flash memory. Changes in Version 4.4 general: – added Polish mode. filer: – able to extract files in cso/zip that are larger than […]
Ken Kutaragi, best known as the father of the PlayStation and former President and CEO of Sony Computer Entertainment, is set to receive the coveted 2008 Lifetime Achievement Award at this year’s Interactive Achievement Awards. Joseph Olin, president of the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences, shared his thoughts on Kutaragi’s lasting legacy: Ken Kutaragi’s passion, innovative thinking and business […]
Homebrew developer Zx-81 has released an update to PSPAtari, an Atari 800, 800XL, 130XE and 5200 series emulator for the PSP. The application itself is a port of Petr Stehlik’s original Atari800 emulator. Notable changes in version 1.1.0 include smooth rendering speed improvements, IR keyboard support, as well as full compatibility with the 3.X kernel and PSP Slim. The complete […]
Sony Computer Entertainment America today announced that the PlayStation 3 saw nearly a 300 percent increase in total sales since November 3, the week of the 40GB PS3 debut and price cut. This Black Friday was far from dismal for Sony. The company recorded a 245 percent increase in PS3 sales compared to Black Friday last year. In addition, PSP […]