Homebrew developer TTYMan has updated his port of MAME the Multi Arcade Machine Emulator to version 4.9 r1 hires edition. Changes include various bug fixes as well as compatibility with the PSP Slim. Fixed from 4.7r3 (same as 4.8r1 unreleased) – Crash when sampled used. – Unified builds, thanks to new Z80 core, Mame 0.53 based, compatible with system16, Neo […]
Homebrew developer Chilly Willy has released an update to his Doom port for PSP. If you haven’t been following past releases, Chilly’s port is compatible with 3.X kernel based custom firmwares such as 3.71 M33 and features TV-Out support. Changes in version 1.3 include fully working infrastructure (network) support, as well as a revamped GUI. V1.3 released Networking is finally […]
As promised, StrmnNrmn today rolled out a new build of his PSP N64 emulator Daedalus. R13 brings a bevy of changes and improvements to the table, including savestate support and various optimizations which in general have resulted in a 10-20 % speedup for most games. The most significant new feature is savestate support. You can now save your progress at […]
Finally, the next build of PSP N64 emulator Daedalus is nearing launch. Creator StrmnNrmn blogged today that the next release is nearly ready and is currently undergoing the testing phase. Assuming all goes according to plan, we should see a release as early as tomorrow. I’ve got a bit of polishing to do and a little bit more testing, but […]
Homebrew developer weltall has rolled out an update to his popular PSP cheat hacking application known as CWCheat. Notably, changes in revision H include massive speed improvements under both fixed and diff search modes, a reduced module size, and increased thread priority. The complete changelog can be found below. 0.1.9 REV.H RELEASE – [ALL] increased priority from 0x64 to 0x32 […]
Now we can enjoy Dracula X Chronicles’ bonus game, Castlevania: Symphony of the Night, in full screen! Homebrew developer Dark_AleX has released a patch for the game that replaces the larger screen mode, which stretches only top to bottom, with a full-screen mode taking full advantage of the PSP’s 480×272 resolution. Note: This does not enable full screen mode for […]
Homebrew developer Zx-81 has released an update to PSP GNU Chess, a port of the popular command line chess program GNU Chess. Changes in version 1.0.2 include an option to toggle difficulty, as well as various bug fixes and an undo and book feature. What’s new is this version? – Option to specify search depth (i.e: difficulty) – Add Undo […]
Our brethren overseas will finally get a chance to experience Final Fantasy I and II on PSP, as Square Enix confirmed today that both remakes are set for an early 2008 release in Europe. The news comes months after the Japan and US release, gotta love localization delays!
Back in May, Square Enix announced a pair of Star Ocean remakes for PSP. The first, being Star Ocean: First Departure, was said to release alongside a limited edition PSP Slim bundle package. Today Square Enix released the first pictures of that limited edition PSP bundle, which includes a Star Ocean branded PSP Slim, a carrying pouch, and the game […]
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 move files on the memory stick and flash memory. Notably, version 4.1 adds an option to save CPU speed settings, the ability to read compressed ZIP archives, support for LATIN1-1252 characters, and […]
Latest in the whole Manhunt 2 debacle? There’s a bit of a problem with the game’s credits, which fail to reference over 55 former Rockstar Vienna employees who worked on the game. According to Jurie Horneman, who was a producer on the title before Rockstar’s Vienna division closed up, work started on Manhunt 2 back in 2004. When the Vienna […]
It’s hard to believe, but the PSP actually gave the Nintendo DS Lite some competition in this week’s Japanese hardware sales chart, courtesy of Media Create. The PSP finished with 59,792 units sold, compared to the DS’ 76,243 units. Not too shabby, considering that the Crisis Core hype has now subsided. It’s great to see the PSP keeping its numbers […]
Rockstar has issued a statement following the discovery of a way to reveal some of the original unedited content in Manhunt 2. They confirm the hack is indeed real (as we found out yesterday) but also explain that the respective edit was only one of the “many” changes made to the M-rated version of Manhunt 2. Multiple edits were made […]
Homebrew developer Zx-81 has released an update to PSPIRC, an Internet Relay Chat (IRC) client designed for use with the PSP. This release is mainly a maintenance update, patching up a couple bugs and adding a new line edit mode. What’s new in this version? – Bug fix in Danzeff keyboard (characters ? and # weren’t mapped properly) – Bug […]
A group of Russian hackers have found a way to play Manhunt 2 uncensored on the PSP. The process of course requires a homebrew-capable PSP and involves dumping your UMD to hard disk and then modifying a pair of configuration files found inside the ISO file.
Talk about a quick turnaround — Capcom announced today that Monster Hunter Portable 2nd G, the “expansion” to Monster Hunter 2nd, will hit Japan March 2008, along with a limited edition PSP Slim bundle with the game included as a pack-in. As revealed back in September, the game will feature upgraded monsters, as well as all-new locations and quests. Save […]
Rather unexpectedly (isn’t that the case with all PSP firmware updates?), Sony has released firmware 3.72 for the PSP. The changelog is rather brief, including only one addition: Support for PLAYSTATION®Network titles has been expanded Users can download the update below or direct through Network Update. Download PSP Firmware 3.72
Homebrew developer Chilly Willy has released an update to his recently released Doom port for the PSP, which as previously mentioned, is compatible with both the regular PSP and PSP Slim, and features TV-Out support. Version 1.1 fixes a couple bugs, and adds the ability to calibrate or disable the analog stick along with two forms of cheats. V1.1 Released […]
Homebrew developer Zx-81 has released an update to PSPWrite. PSPWrite is a simple to use yet powerful text editor that allows users to edit any ASCII plain-text file on the PSP, either through the included Danzeff virtual keyboard or a wireless IR keyboard. Version 1.0.3 features two new cursor modes, as well as analog support and an option to change […]
Homebrew developer Zx-81 has released a disk image for use with Virtual Box that includes full install of XUbuntu 7.4, complete with a pre-installed PSP SDK, as well as other compiled software such as IDE Kdevelop, GCC, and SDL. This way, instead of waiting hours for the PSP SDK to compile, users can setup a development environment within minutes on […]