Changelog v3.41
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Improved faulty Hold switch protection, as there were still some chances of a faulty Hold switch causing problems.
Download: Here
Hold+ v3.41 — Battery Power Saver Plug-in *Updated*
PSP Firmware 5.02 Released
Sony has officially released it — PSP Firmware 5.02.
The good news: Dark_AleX’s latest version of PSARDumper is able to successfully dump and decrypt it.
The bad news: well, there is none really… It’s unlikely we’ll see custom firmware 5.02 M33 from this; the changes are nothing too significant. Maybe a patch for 5.00 M33 is in order? We’ll see…
Download:
PSP (Official) Firmware 5.02
PSARDumper
PSARDumper with Support for Dumping & Decrypting PSP-3000 Modules
Moving forward at Sony-sonic speed is Dark_AleX who has now successfully decrypted those modules specific to the PSP-3000.
Do note: this program is NOT for the PSP-3000 itself; it’s intended to run on the PSP Fat (1000) or Slim (2000). The decrypted modules are for research and educational purposes.
Download:
PSARDumper (w/ 5.01 support & PSP-3000 module decryption)
Official PSP Firmware Updates
- source: dark-alex
About new D@tel Battery
You might have seen a new Battery that has come into the market, as always with a price and with a good advertising program...
Well, this post is just to answer some mails that i've recieved.
1. To have a LED indicator ON, doesn't means that you can install cfw or hack anything. Remember 088v3 mobos? Right.
2. It's spreading like a timebomb that it can be hacked and so on. Well, what any user can see is an interesting campaign to promote an article that is not yet released. It would be interesting to see.. how about an old "hello world" like on Noobz time, instead of a "buy today" call?
3. Just to remember all this things up, LED indicator ON and nothing on screen means directly what Dark_AleX explained here about the preIPL.
Would be an interesting step, indeed, in case that the protection on 3k would be sort of a signal encryption or a change of protocol instead of just a change of the battery pin communication system; so, until more proofs come into play, i would not definetly go in a rush to buy it xD.
Source: Alek's Blog
PSP Firmware 5.02 Coming Soon
This update improves system software stability during use of some features, including the PlayStation Store
- source: blog.us.playstation.com
PSP-3000 Hacked? By Datel?!
Hrm… Well, as far as I know, there’s no official confirmation from anyone just yet… But according to *cough* Datel, they’ve created what would seem to be a Pandora-like battery for both the PSP-2000 and the thought to be unhacked 3000 — alas, Datel’s Lite Blue Tool Service Mode Battery.
It’s said the battery will offer the ability to toggle between normal and service mode; as well, the Lite Blue Tool features a LED power gauge indicator for your convenience. Of course in service mode you’re given the advantage of direct access to the PSP’s flash leaving the device fully hackable — downgrade, install a custom firmware, do whatever desired…
It’s said the battery will offer the ability to toggle between normal and service mode; as well, the Lite Blue Tool features a LED power gauge indicator for your convenience. Of course in service mode you’re given the advantage of direct access to the PSP’s flash leaving the device fully hackable — downgrade, install a custom firmware, do whatever desired…
The Lite Blue Tool will be available November 28th retailing for $29.99 across North America and $19.99 in the UK.
Now the question is: speculation or realer than Real Deal Holyfield? I’d say it’s likely but we’ll know for sure in the coming days…
Quoting Datel — *cough* –
Although there were early indications that the PSP3000 had embedded Service Mode capability, it was clear that silicon level investigation would be required to understand the new mechanism.
Once the target IC had been identified, our engineers then de-capsulated the device and prepared it for hi-resolution SEM imaging.
The engineers then used circuit extraction to reveal the additional service mode only encryption functions which were not present on earlier generation PSPs. In order to be compatible with these encryption functions, Datel created an advanced IC controller which will be put straight into use in their newest service mode battery technology.
- source: maxconsole
iR Shell v4.8 Released
eleased in favour of the PSP Slim is an iR Shell update from none other than AhMan. Everything you should know is detailed directly below — new PSP Slim features and bug fixes…
Installation: download and install iR Shell 4.7 first; update to version 4.8 by overwriting the original files from the appropriate package.
iR Shell v4.8 features:
* Added support to homebrews that are built with the option PSP_LARGE_MEMORY, that is, to use the extra slim memory. When running these homebrews under iR Shell, they will have access to another 26MB slim RAM. Pls note 2MB of slim RAM is reserved for iR Shell.
* Enhance the HTML Viewer (originally developed by Dark_AleX) to use the extra slim memory. These should help to reduce “Not enough memory” message when accessing larger web contents. The HTML Viewer can be accessed via predefined homebrew #1 icon.
iR Shell v4.8 bug fixes:
* Some homebrews weren’t correctly recognized by iR Shell and application names were displayed as garbage.
* When setting np9660 mode in iR Configurator, some homebrews failed to launch.
* Launching PS1 games via popsloader wasn’t working properly.
* Copying a large file from ms0: to nethost0: will crash the system.
Download:
iR Shell v4.8 (Update)
iR Shell v4.7 (Full)
iR Shell Skin Pack
USBHostFS / NetHostFS (for Windows/Linux/Mac…)
- source: irshell.org
BakonICE v1.22: Cheat Socom Fireteam Bravo 2
BakonICE like Chazz Michael Michaels is coder NoEffex with his latest — BakonICE v1.22. This version corrects a couple bugs; as well, additional cheats have been ported over to the recent Socom FTB2 1.60 patch.
And remember: please use BakonICE honourably; i.e.) single player campaign mode and/or Ad Hoc with nearby friends.
BakonICE v1.22 changes:
* Made the Custom Menu better/more efficient (auto-slots)
* Fixed Custom Menu
* Fixed VC (Walk through walls)
* Ported the animated name - Thanks Tonic
* Ported crawl in water
Download: BakonICE v1.22
- source: google code
Homebrew Fun: TrickBrick v3
If you could buy PSP homebrew from an IT Store, and if the IT Store was still around, you’d probably find something like this — Playboy21’s TrickBrick.
The concept is simple: your friend wants his/her PSP hacked, they come to you and you’ve already downloaded TrickBrick with the intent of causing a real shit storm. You then mimic a custom firmware flash using TrickBrick and well, you know the rest… Your friend snaps and hopefully doesn’t punch you out before realizing it’s all a show.
Download: TrickBrickv3
- release / discussion thread -
PSP-3000 Inside & Out
Here it is, our first non-Apple product tear-down video, the PSP3000!! Not to be outdone by Chet, one of our game system techs, Lance, took this unit apart and put it back together, while I snapped video frames. This baby sports an extra bright screen, smudge-proof case and a built in microphone (for free PSP to PSP Skype talk and other apps). Check it out and see for yourself:
iR Shell v4.7 w/ 5.00 M33 Support Released!
Prepare to be ahmazed indeed… Just received word from the man himself, and as promised, here is iR Shell v4.7 with support for custom firmware 5.00 M33. Welcome back, AhMan.
iR Shell 4.7 feature summary:
* Support Dark_AleX latest 5.00M33-3 CFWs. Users of original 5.00M33 & M33-2 should upgrade to M33-3 to avoid incompatibility issues. The latest Popsloader 5.00 is also supported.
* An Infrared learning remote is added for PSP Phat. You no longer need to hunt pronto codes for your appliances. Just point your remote unit at the PSP and it will learn the iR code. It is available under higher firmwares and not fw 1.5 mode. Refer to the Release Note for usage details.
* The nethostfs connection handling has been redesigned to be more robust. However, iR Shell 4.7 and onwards can only connect to the new nethostfs PC server v2.1. Make sure you’ve updated the nethostfs PC server.
* Enhance UMD/ISO game compatibility via nethostfs MAX mode. Most previous failed games will probably work.
* Usbhostfs & nethostfs host redirection under XMB has returned.
* The Adhoc PC connection for nethostfs was broken since fw 3.71. This feature has been brought back for PSP Phat.
* Enhance the HTML Plugin (by Dark_AleX) to allow direct launching of flash games with extension SWF.
Download:
iR Shell v4.7
iR Shell Skin Pack
USBHostFS / NetHostFS (for Windows/Linux/Mac…)
- source: irshell.org
CTF Manager v5.00 — now supporting Custom Firmware 5.00 M33
Red Squirrel’s CTF Manager for Windows is an all-purpose tool for creating, extracting, and installing CTF themes on the PlayStation Portable.
You’ll require a few things before getting started: common_gui.prx, paf.prx, vshmain.prx — dump those using PSARDumper with whateverfirmware EBOOT. As well, you need the Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5.
CTF Manager v5.00 changes:
- Possibility to create CTF themes for CF 5.00M33
- Possibility to extract file from a CF 5.00M33 CTF file
Download: CTF Manager v5.00
- source: psp-cheats.it
iR Shell for Custom Firmware 5.00 M33 — Soon…
If you have recently sacrificed AhMan’s iR Shell for Dark_AleX’s latest custom firmware; or perhaps your situation is reversed, you’ve relinquished the installation of 5.00 M33 because the dopest shell to date is really where it’s at… Well then, whatever the case, you’ll be pleased to know a new iR Shell public version is nearing release.
iR Shell 3.9 screen shot
Allow me to quote AhMan himself –
Just to let you know I’ll be releasing another iR Shell public release for 5.00M33. It will have all the SE features, including infrared remote learning. Currently, irshell.org is being re-designed and re-worked by some of the private forum members. Once the site is completed, the public release will be out.
Of course infrared learning will only be available to PSP Fat owners. Good looking out, AhMan.
gpSP mod 03/11/08 — Gameboy Advance Emulator Updated
An unofficial gpSP release has surfaced from an anonymous Chinese developer. It’s based off the work of Exophase and many others. You can find all the original documentation within.
I won’t bother attempting to translate the mess of a change log; however, I can tell you gpSP 03/11/08 works just fine under custom firmware 5.00 M33.
Now it’s time to exercise your Google skills and locate the Gameboy Advance BIOS image yourself; it’s exactly 16384 bytes large. Name the BIOS “gba_bios.bin” and copy it to the same directory as the gpSP EBOOT.
Download: gpSP mod 03/11/08
- source: dcemu
Datel profiting off the work of non-profit PSP coders
Remember Datel’s Action Replay for the PSP? Upon inspection by Dark_AleX and VoidPointer, it appears that the $40 device actually contains the IPL used in Pandora within the supplied memory stick.
Datel’ Action Replay does uses code that isn’t from itself, code that isn’t distributed to be used the way they use it anyway. The code involving this terms is, for first instance, the Pandora forged IPL block, and on second place but of course not less important, Booster’s IPL SDK.
Datel doesn’t seem to give any credit to the original Pandora developers at all.
Here’s some more interesting things to note; from Alek’s blog:
* It has been confirmed that Datel’ Action replay does interfere on the Custom Firmware code
* They use a bigger memory footprint due to the graphics involved in it, and it’s interesting also to mention that they had a pretty small database, that being compared it to cwcheat one, this first one isn’t even a database tbh.
So what do you think?
I suggest sticking to CWCheat for those who have CFW.
Via Sceners.org
Rain’s UltraLite MMS Maker v1.1 Released
Inject that, inspect that; make that, shake that — Rain’s UltraLite MMS Maker v1.1. Easily produce a Pandora-ready memory stick for whatever firmware and Dark_AleX’s Despertar del Cementerio v7 (DC7).
Rain mentions a firmware 5.00 enabled version will be available soon.
Rain’s UltraLite MMS Maker v1.1 changes:
* Added Unicode support to the backup script.
* Changed to smaller 12kb fresh rip of the TM IPL
* Added detailed error information and cleaned up error handling along with some minor bug fixes.
Download:
Official PSP Firmware Updates
Rain’s UltraLite MMS Maker for 4.01 (v1.1)
Rain’s UltraLite MMS Maker for 3.90 (v1.1)
Rain’s UltraLite MMS Maker for 3.80 (v1.1)
Rain’s UltraLite MMS Maker for 3.71 (v1.1)
Rain’s UltraLite MMS Maker for 3.60 (v1.1)
Rain’s UltraLite MMS Maker for 1.50 (v1.1)
- release/discussion thread -
Power Manager v2.0 Released
Manage the power of your PSP with pspjoke’s homebrew plug-in. Effectively control brightness levels, CPU clock speed, and I should also mention it works alongside weltall’s CWCHEAT. Follow the release / discussion thread to learn more about the CWCHEAT companion mode.
Power Manager features:
* PSP 4th brightness level is only 68, with this you can reach 99. (same as 100)
* Plug PSP into charger to unlock the full brightness of the screen. (higher then the fourth brightness of the slim)
* Plug PSP into charger for forced 333mhz CPU clock.
* Can auto-clock the CPU based on usage. (to save more power)
* Can enable/disable the MAX brightness when plugged in.
* Now works alongside CWCheat for increased power saving.
* CWCheat Companion Mode (see notes)
* Companion Mode is enabled by default, to disable see controls.
Download: Power Manager v2.0
- release/discussion thread -
RemoteJoyLite v0.18 Released: a TV out like experience over USB
Akind’s RemoteJoyLite is now at version 0.18. Once equipped your PSP will capture and deliver video frames straight to your computer monitor — all over a USB connection.
And while your hand-held remains connected to the PC, you may as well give PSPdisp a shot too. It’s a similar plug-in which extends your Windows desktop to the PSP screen. Use your PSP as an additional monitor to display whatever desired.
RemoteJoyLite v0.18 [translated] changes:
* Screensaver suppression system changed a bit.
* Add images of asynchronous transfer mode.
* Select USB connection in the XMB works a little better.
Download:
RemoteJoyLite v0.18
RemoteJoyLite v0.18 source code
- source: cgi.din.or.jp
Hold+ v3.3 Released — Save PSP Battery Power *Updated*
Update: And one more for the count –
Fixed a bug where if the battery was low, and the Power LED was blinking, and you turned off the Hold switch exactly at the moment before the Power LED blinked, the problem of the disappearing battery icon would occur.
The method of prevent accidental suspend has been changed back to adrahil’s SysEvent method, instead of Booster’s method which was used from v3.0, which was causing various problems as it worked by corrupting SysCon packets that contained the Power Switch On signal.
Update: Torch has released Hold+ v3.2 which fixes a couple bugs –
* Fixed a bug where after you exit a Photo or the Browser, the battery icon would keep disappearing and reappearing.
* Fixed a bug where each time you exit a Photo or the Browser, the first time you turn on Hold after that it would only go to Normal Hold mode.
Prolong your [hacked] PSP battery life by simply installing Torch’s Hold+. When the hold switch is enabled, Hold+ will take the necessary steps to ensure battery juice is preserved to the fullest. How does it work? See the download page for details.
Hold+ v3.0 - 3.1 changelog:
* Reduced CPU usage by delaying longer in main loop. Since v3.0 the main loop doesn’t do much so it needn’t run as fast as before. This *should* alleviate problems with the battery icon.
* Now its not possible to accidentally press ‘other’ buttons in hold mode while holding Select button. Ex: If you are holding Select + VolUp to increase volume, and you accidently press X, the X button will not have effect.
* Completely overhauled the plugin to work using only the SysCon functions based on Booster’s example.
* The prevention of accidental suspend was changed to Booster’s method as that is more efficient.
* In Display Off mode, pressing the Screen button to return to normal no longer causes the firmware’s internal brightness variable to become one step higher and the original screen brightness.
* Added the ability to use some of the buttons while in hold mode, by holding the Select button first.
Download: Hold+ v3.3
- source: mformature
Hold+ v3.2 Released — Save PSP Battery Power *Updated*
Update: Torch has released Hold+ v3.2 which fixes a couple bugs –
* Fixed a bug where after you exit a Photo or the Browser, the battery icon would keep disappearing and reappearing.
* Fixed a bug where each time you exit a Photo or the Browser, the first time you turn on Hold after that it would only go to Normal Hold mode.
Prolong your [hacked] PSP battery life by simply installing Torch’s Hold+. When the hold switch is enabled, Hold+ will take the necessary steps to ensure battery juice is preserved to the fullest. How does it work? See the download page for details.
Hold+ v3.0 - 3.1 changelog:
* Reduced CPU usage by delaying longer in main loop. Since v3.0 the main loop doesn’t do much so it needn’t run as fast as before. This *should* alleviate problems with the battery icon.
* Now its not possible to accidentally press ‘other’ buttons in hold mode while holding Select button. Ex: If you are holding Select + VolUp to increase volume, and you accidently press X, the X button will not have effect.
* Completely overhauled the plugin to work using only the SysCon functions based on Booster’s example.
* The prevention of accidental suspend was changed to Booster’s method as that is more efficient.
* In Display Off mode, pressing the Screen button to return to normal no longer causes the firmware’s internal brightness variable to become one step higher and the original screen brightness.
* Added the ability to use some of the buttons while in hold mode, by holding the Select button first.
Download: Hold+ v3.2
- source: mformature
3.71 Memory Stick Driver (fatmsmod.prx) for Custom Firmware 5.00 M33
I guess “fatmsmod.prx” from firmware 3.71 is still the recommended memory stick driver of choice. And thanks to Dark_AleX, you can now enable the 3.71 driver under custom firmware 5.00 M33.
Instructions:
1. decrypt 3.71 using psardumper (square option).
2. copy fatmsmod.prx to the root of the memory stick.
3. copy FATMS371 to /PSP/GAME or /PSP/GAME5XX and run the program.
Download:
3.71 MS Patch (fatmsmod.prx) for 5.00 M33
PSP (Official) 3.71 Update
PSARDumper
- source: dark-alex
CXMB for 5.00 M33 Released
Homebrew developer Poison has released an update to CXMB his cfw plugin which allows users to load custom CTF PSP themes. And all from the memory stick and not the flash memory so there’s no risk in bricking your PSP. This release add’s 5.00 M33 support, nothing else has changed.
Download : Here
Source: 2Alien.info
1.50 Kernel add-on for 5.00 M33
Dark_AleX has released his 1.50 kernel add-on for older PSP “fat” units (PSP-1000’s) that are running 5.00 M33. This update allows PSP fat users to run older 1.50 kernel homebrew.
For this update you’ll need to download firmware 1.50 which can be found here
(1.50 Kernel add-on for 5.00 M33 (PSP fat only) : Here
Opening up the PSP, and not just the packaging
Inside the PSP-3000Japanese site PC Watch has provided a whole lot of pics of thee PSP-3000.
The site shows us the inside hardware of the PSP as well as the close-ups of the system.
PC Watch has gone all the way and has literally stripped the PSP, taking out the screen and motherboard.
Check it out here.
PspStates Experiment v2 for PSP Slim 5.00
Now to add a little icing to the cake; Dark_AleX has released PspStates for custom firmware 5.00 M33. Save everything — your exact whereabouts, your high score, the clothes on your back, the money and guns — save it all exactly as-is and return to it later. PspStates is experimental but should work with any game.
Dark_AleX notes –
This is same version as the one for 4.01 M33 but updated to do patches in 5.00 M33, that’s why version hasn’t changed yet.
Remember to discard old savestates from 4.01 before using the plugin. If you attempt to load a savestate made in 4.01 your ram would be in 4.01 M33 but the flash in 5.00 M33, and soon or later it will crash or give problems.
I strongly encourage you cast an eye over the included readme.txt before using this plug-in. Also, Demonchild’s PspStates Tutorial can be helpful.
Download:
PspStates Experiment v2 (for CFW 5.00 M33)
PspStates Experiment v2 (for CFW 4.01 M33)
- source: dark-alex
Custom Firmware 5.00 M33 Released
To Sony’s face with the belt… Dark_AleX, world-renowned PSP heavyweight, has released custom firmware 5.00 M33 into the wild. Get it while it’s hot folks…
5.00 M33 changes:
* 4.01 to 5.00
* Bug fix: when changing speed in xmb, and the psp turned the brightness to 0 automatically the speed was reset to 222 again.
Note to pspstates plugin users: this plugin won’t work in this firmware due to it being made specifically for 4.01. Running it in 5.00 M33 can cause problems, wait until an update of plugin.
Download:
Custom Firmware 5.00 M33
PSP Firmware 5.00 Update EBOOT (rename to 500.PBP)
- source: dark-alex
PSP Firmware 5.0 now out
As planned Sony have released PSP Firmware 5.0 via the network update feature or download below. Release changes:
* The [PlayStation Network] category has been added, and [PlayStation Store] is now available under this category.
* The sleep timer feature can now be used under [Music]
* The system will automatically change to USB mode when a USB cable is connected.
* The [Original] theme has been redesigned
If your really keen to have it you can download it below, otherwise wait for 5.00 M33.
Download
TA-088v3 Identifier — Can you hack that PSP?
Dark_AleX has released a simple tool to determine whether or not you’re a sucker with a [new] non-hackable hand-held. Copy each firmware EBOOT, both 3.90 and 4.05, to the root of your memory stick. Launch the TA-088v3 Identifier (GETIPL) from a homebrew-enabled PSP and it will extract and create the IPLs; if you’re good to go, the app should auto-exit in 10 seconds. This leaves you with an “ipl390.bin” and “ipl405.bin” file in the memory stick’s root.
Next, do this –
* Connect the PSP via USB and format a memory stick with the included “mspformat” tool.
* Use the included “msinst” to install the 3.90 IPL onto the freshly formatted memory stick.
* Insert the memory stick with the 3.90 IPL into the PSP to be TA-088v3 tested; turn it on with a Pandora Battery. Two (2) possible results:
1. PSP immediately turns off — your PSP is NOT equipped with a TA-088v3 motherboard.
2. PSP stays on with the green light — your PSP is a TA-088v3, or perhaps you’ve done something wrong. Continue…
* Connect the PSP via USB again, and repeat the above steps with the 4.05 IPL. Again, two (2) possible results:
1. If the PSP turns off immediately with this IPL and it previously remained on with the green light — this indicates a TA-088v3 board.
2. PSP and the green light remain on — you’ve likely done something wrong. Try again.
Whatever the indicator — the TA-088v3 ain’t hacked yet.
Download:
TA-088v3 Identifier
PSP 3.90 FW EBOOT (rename to 390.PBP)
PSP 4.05 FW EBOOT (rename to 405.PBP)
- source: dark-alex.org
PSP Firmware 5.00 Coming Soon
To coincide with the soon to be released PS3 firmware update; Sony is also readying PSP firmware version 5.00. According to Eric Lempel, this update will permit direct access to the PlayStation Network –
In this version, you’ll notice the addition of the PlayStation Network icon on the XMB. You can now sign up for PlayStation Network, manage your account and access PlayStation Store directly from your PSP — meaning you can download games directly to your PSP while connected via Wi-Fi.
And then some, I hope…
- source: blog.us.playstation.com
Dark-Alex has had a look at a pre-release PSP-3000 in Spain and has confirmed what most of us thought, that the PSP-3000 system is Pandora proof at this stage. Universal unbricker / Despertar del Cementerio v7 doesn’t work. Dax comments that this is no doubt due to the fact that the PSP-3000 series must be using the same CPU as the TA-088v3. (Currently unhackable)
- DC7 does NOT work. (Probably already assumed by most of you)
- 3000 version probably has the same CPU as 88v3, or with the same hashes checks made on this second.
No word on when a work around for the new PSP-3000 might be released, only that we just have to be pacient and hope Dark-Alex can work some more magic like he has done so in the past.
PSP Plus gives the PSP DualShock compatibility
The PSP will soon be able to use the DualShock 3 as a controller via the PS3.
Recently announced at the Tokyo Game Show, “PSP Plus” allows you to plug in the AV cable to the TV and connecting the PSP to the PS3 via USB; to play the game with the DualShock 3 on the TV. PSP Plus will feature in the game Resistance: Retribution, and there’s no doubt others will get this feature too.
To enable PSP Plus, gamers must have the copy of the game on the PS3 (in this case, Resistance 2) as well as the PSP and no firmware updates are needed. PSP Plus will give “rumble” to your games and add a second analog for use.
Firmware 5.00; PlayStation Store next week
Firmware 5.00 is set for release on October 15, next week, well in Japan anyway. With this update is the PlayStation Network, the store will feature under the new PSN category in the XMB.
Selected first party titles will be up for download in Japan, including Resistance: Retribution and Secret Agent Clank.
Via: PSP Fanboy.
Why PSP TA88v3 cannot be Hacked, yet…
Straight from the source — Dark_AleX verbatim…
When the PSP boots, the boot code loads the ipl from either the nand or memory stick. The IPL is splitted into pieces of 0×1000 bytes.
First 0xA0 bytes of each block is a header for the kirk hardware command 1. It contains keys, the size of the cipher data, and two hashes, one for part the header itself, and another one for the body. The 0xF60 remaining bytes are the ciphered body, which will decrypt to 0xF60 plain bytes… if the hashes, which are checked by kirk hardware itself, are OK. (Note: ciphered body can actually be less than 0xF60, in this case, remaining bytes are ignored… before TA88v3)
What has Sony added to fix this?
The answer can be found in 4.00+ slim ipl’s. They decreased the size of the ciphered body to 0xF40 to leave 0×20 bytes at the end of each block (at offset 0xFE0). In newest pre-ipl’s, these 0×20 bytes have a meaning.
This protection also destroys any possibility of downgrading below 4.00, as these new cpu’s won’t be able to boot previous firmwares ipl’s.
Summary: basically, all security of newest psp cpu’s rely on the secrecy of the calculation of those 0×20 bytes. If pre-ipl were dumped somehow, the security would go down TOTALLY.
And you know the real kicker? The yet-to-be released PSP-3000 will likely sport the new TA88v3 board.
- source / full article: dark-alex.org
PSP-3000 Hands On
Eurogamer had a hands on with the new PSP-3000. They have stated that the PSP-3000 will come with PSP Firmware 4.20 pre-loaded. This firmware will have a USB auto connect option that will automatically start charging the PSP in the XMB when a USB cable is inserted. Also a Colour Space setting has added in the system settings. This allows users to take advantage of the new enhanced LCD screen to display more vivid and brighter colours.
Finally the PSP power adaptor has been revised and is now much smaller. Apparently it will now be able to fit into your pocket!
* The PSP-3000 is due for release worldwide next week.
Source: Eurogamer
PSP-3000 at Amazon
The box art for the “PSP Brite” has popped up on Amazon.
Notice anything?
More in the full article.
The first thing people may notice is the PSN logo, something we’ve only seen on the PS3. The second is the PlayStation Store on the PSP screen. Does that mean we will get the actual store (not the PC version) available on the PSP?
More images:
Ratchet & Clank: Size Matters bundle
Piano Black PSP-3000
The Ratchet bundle has a silver PSP
Buy: [Amazon]
CPU-Modulator PRX v0.20 Released
Shaping into an absolute must-have for your hacked hand-held is Lokiare with a minor update to his CPU-Modulator plug-in. Reap the benefits of preserving battery power by automatically increasing or decreasing the CPU clock speed based on current usage and load.
Quoting Lokiare –
In this release I’ve included the full range from 333mhz to 96mhz. This means it changes from 333 to 332 to 331 on down until it finds the “perfect” speed for running your programs. It changes speed less, and runs much smoother. When I get all the bugs out I will release the source code, so that anyone can include this in their homebrew projects.
Download: CPU-Modulator v0.20
- release thread -
RemoteJoyLite 0.17b1 Released
I’m not entirely sure what’s new in this version of Akind’s RemoteJoyLite; nonetheless, it’s fresh off the press and likely improved. All I can suggest — you download version 0.17b1, give it a shot, and leave your experience via the comments.
Akind’s RemoteJoyLite is based off TyRaNid’s PSP development tool. Enjoy TV out like capabilities using a Windows PC and USB 2.0 port.
Download:
RemoteJoyLite v0.17b1
RemoteJoyLite v0.16 source code
Custom Firmware Extender (CFE) v2.2 (includes USB driver)
- source: cgi.din.or.jp
Video: Action Replay PSP - Preview
As ou may have seen posted earlier, Action Replay, the cheat device manufactured by Datel is coming to the PSP real soon.
If you’re wondering if its a worthwhile investment, here’s a video to get you going:
AR PSP Preview via YouTube
It has a nice interface doesn’t it? Great if you can’t get CFW for CWCheat, though not as powerful.
Is anyone gonna buy this?
Attention “cheaters”: Action Replay is now on the PSP
Datel, the creators of the Tool battery and service tools (not Pandora itself) has now ported the poplular cheating device, Action Replay to the PSP. What does this mean? It means you can insert codes and unlock features within a game without Custom Firmware plugins.
It’ll set you back $39.99 if you buy from the Codejunkies store online.
Here are thge said features:
* 100% code engine based game enhancer - no Powersaves
* Includes a massive 1GB of storage capacity for game saves and new codes
* Free instant code updates over WiFi* or via PC download – no software to install
* Incredible in-game Action Replay menu means you can turn codes on and off in real-time
* Fluid, intuitive user interface that is fully customisable
* Works with the original SONY PSP and the PSP 2000
More in the full story
The concept is the same as the Pandora. It comes with a battery; called the AR Battery Enabler by Datel, which works with the included software inside the memory stick. Codes are downloadable and an exciting feature is the ability to access an in-game menu to make real-time changes.
Interested? Head to [Codejunkies]. The product will ship on the 6th of October.
Video: PSP Firmware 5.0
Here’s some proof posted by French site PSPGen running PSP firmware 5.0 on a test tool PSP. Remember this is not an official release, so bear in mind when Firmware 5.00 is public it could be quite different to what we see now.
Source: PSPGen.com
Rumour: PSP Firmware 5.0 (Beta) Available for Developers
According to the fine folks over at pspgen, Sony has issued firmware version 5.0 beta to legitimate PSP developers. This will of course allow commercial developers to adapt and ready their games for the next major firmware revision. Per the moment, the details are somewhat scarce…
For starters, pspgen reports firmware 5.0 will include these three updates:
1. Direct access to the PlayStation Store
2. A new RSS reader
3. An integrated “snapshot” tool; similar to FuSa screenShoot (?)
And that’s all we know for now… With respect to a release date, that also remains unknown. It’s speculated to hit around October with the release of the PSP-3000. Whatever the case, I certainly hope 5.0 sports a little more bang than those 3 specifics.
- source: pspgen (translated)
PSP CPU-Modulator Released
Modulators
We modulate PSP CPU cycles
And lokiare1 is damn good too
But you can’t be any geek off the street
Gotta be handy with the code if you know what I mean, earn your keep
Translation:
Developer lokiare1 has released a handy PSP PRX plug-in responsible for increasing or decreasing the CPU clock speed based on mere usage. Currently CPU-Modulator automatically switches between 222 and 333MHz. Test it out, leave your feedback below.
Download: CPU-Modulator
- release thread -
RemoteJoyLite v0.16 Released
Japanese coder, who seemingly goes by the name Akind, has released an update to RemoteJoyLite.
Newcomers — connect your PSP via USB and copy this to your memory stick, enable under the recovery console, then kick back and enjoy “TV out”-like functionality on your PC monitor. You may require the ‘”PSP” Type B’ USB driver for Windows. Download that with Custom Firmware Extender.
Old-timers — you know what to do… Exit the RemoteJoyLite window, keep your USB connected, update, and re-enjoy it all over again.
RemoteJoyLite v0.16 [translated] change log:
“the active suppression when the PC’s screen saver. PSP screen is OFF. USB connection is back ON PSP screen. Input pad was delayed 1 frame has been fixed. Some games on display did not have been fixed. Full-time position and screen size can be specified. POV,AXIS,ROT POV, AXIS, ROT be assigned to the button. Some PSP only able to transfer region. Some PC diagonally dot slippage occurred had been fixed.”
…whatever the case, it’s no doubt improved.
Download:
RemoteJoyLite v0.16
RemoteJoyLite v0.16 source code
Custom Firmware Extender (CFE) v2.2 (includes USB driver)
- source: cgi.din.or.jp
Hold+ v2.71 — Battery Power Saver Plug-in *Updated*
Hold+ v2.71 Update:
* Fixed a bug where after the first time you resume from suspend the Analog Up + Hold Switch Off would not work.
Torch has a real simple PRX plug-in to squeeze some extra minutes, perhaps even hours, of game play from your PSP. If it’s already hacked — you may as well download, install, and enable Hold+. There’s no harm in that. And if your PSP isn’t hacked — what’s the hold up?
Hold+ v2.64 to v2.7 changes:
* PSP LEDs are turned off when in Hold mode or Display Off mode, but they are flashed every 30 seconds so that the PSP is not mistaken to be powered off.
* Fixed a bug introduced in v2.64 where the PSP wouldn’t automatically suspend after being idle while in Hold mode or Display Off mode.
* While in Display Off mode, you can now also turn on the display by pushing the power switch to the suspend position.
* Pressing the PSP Screen button also works but I recommend using the power switch instead, because when you press the Screen button, the firmware sets its internal brightness variable to the next level, even though the screen is functioning at the original brightness. Thus if you leave it idle after turning on the display using the PSP Screen button, and the PSP screen dims due to the PSP being idle, when you press a button it will jump to the next brightness level.
Download: Hold+ v2.71
- source: qj
New PSP TA-090 Motherboard Discovered
Here’s some fresh news in the world of PSP. Someone has discovered a new motherboard in the PSP-2000, the TA-090. There are noticeable differences, as well as the pictures to prove. Oh yea, the most important note: It is pandora compatible. Skyknow (discoverer) says:
“I found a new motherboard, the version is TA-090.
We all know TA-088 v3 can’t use PANDORA’S BATTERY, but the TA-090 can use it, and the motherboard has changed a little. The changes I have marked in the following pictures. I can’t understand why SONY upgrade the motherboard. - Skyknow on Maxconsole.net”
See more pics at TGBus or MaxConsole.
CWCheat 0.2.2 Rev. D
Weltall has released an update to the popular CWCheat universal cheat system. It includes various optimizations to help reduce the size of the binary. Here’s the changelog:
CHANGELOG:
0.2.2 REV.D RELEASE
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- [ALL] Now > 4.x firmwares are checked for the sony msfatmod thread suspend bug and the check of the memory stick space is disabled to avoid a freeze
situation.
- [ALL] Optimizations in the firmware checking
- [ALL] Added support in the gui for setting a button combination to open the text reader directly
- [ALL] Added the possibility to have cwcheat look after a certain adress and show changes happening to it (you can access it from the cheat search menu)
- [ALL] Updated the pointer searcher to allow use from the command line. These are the arguments it takes in order to use it this way:
-cli
- [ALL] updated the toolchain to the latest version
- [ALL] Various optimizations which allowed to reduce the size of the binary
Download - Click Here
Ultimate Pandora’s Tool v5
PSP4Nooz has posted up their MMS installer, UPTv5. This nifty app allows you to create a Magic Memory Stick with different settings. Note that you will need the OFW eboot files to use this program. You can download them right here at PSH (for the slim eboots) or search the web yourself.
Latest version of UPT incorporating DC3, DC4, DC5 & DC7, WiFi downloads, updated UL, a modified version of DC7 to load Cory1492’s excellent app nandTool 0.4 fully personalized for PSP4Noobz, a new firmware install look with progress bar as well as other functions.
UPTv5 will not run under the 1.50 Kernel, the minimum it has been tested on 3.40 Kernel.
Download it here.
PSP Filer 5.6
Mediumgauge has just updated PSP Filer to version 5.6 which contains more bugfixes along with additional access to flash0.
Changelog:
general:
- enabled to access flash0 by kernel3 Filer. (thanks to Torch!)
filer:
- fixed a bug that Filer was crashed when removing un-opened folder.
- fixed a bug folders which have those extensions could not be opened :”.ZIP”, “.RAR”, “.ISO”, “.CSO”.
picture viewer:
- fixed a bug that Filer was crashed when opening mono-JPEG file.
Download: Here
4.01 M33-2 and 4.01 M33 1.50 kernel add-on
Dark_Alex has released 4.01 M33-2, this update fixes a few small bugs that were present in 4.01 M33. Also at the same time Dark_Alex has released the 1.50 kernel add-on for PSP fat owners.
* NID resolver: Fixed scePowerGetCpuClockFrequency issue. This is the same bug that happened in 3.80 M33-1, it won’t happen again ??
* Fixes recovery problems that have appeared in prior version (incorrect position of back string in language others than English, enable, and disabled strings not translated in plugins, hide pic0+pic1 couldn’t be changed, language file in flash1 wasn’t working..
* Spanish recovery translation typos fixed.
Download:
Custom Firmware 4.01 M33-2
1.50 Kernel add-on for 4.01 M33
PSP INTO A PHONE
A new report from Marketing Week states that sources in Japan and Korea indicate that sony is working on converting the current PSP model into a phone. This project will be done without the help of Ericsson and could hit the shelves by Christmas 2009 so they say.
Sony is understood to be mooting the launch of a PlayStation-branded phone, calling into question its partnership with Swedish mobile company Ericsson.
It is thought the phone will incorporate elements of the PlayStation Portable (PSP).
It is understood the phone could hit the shelves in time for Christmas 2009.
Sony Ericsson currently uses Sony sub-brands Walkman and Cyber-Shot camera as key features of its phones.
Sources in Japan and Korea say Sony is working on converting the current PSP model into a phone. Analysts say it would be “relatively easy” to convert the current PSP as it already incorporates wi-fi.
PSP Firmware 4.01 Released
Sony have released PSP Firmware 4.01, this minor update includes the following:
* Display of search results under Internet Search has been improved for certain languages.
* Playback of video content under Video has been improved for certain file types.
Playback has been improved for certain file types? Does this mean DivX ?
Download Via network update or here -> PSP Firmware 4.01
4.00 M33 to have savestates and XMB recovery
Good news for those that are awaiting for news on 4.00 M33. Mathieulh has commented on a couple of great new features that are going to be introduced in this up and coming M33 custom firmware.
Custom Firmware 4.00 M33 will feature an XMB recovery mode, which will allow access to the recovery menu from within the PSP main menu / XMB. A feature which was first introduced in 3.95 GEN, now will be a part of M33 firmware. The second new and more exciting feature to be added is native savestate support. Users can save and load their progress at any given time while playing a UMD game. Much like what many common PSP emulators have. However it has not been decided yet if it will be part of the released 4.00 M33 firmware or released as an add-on / Plug-in.
Still no release date yet on 4.00 M33 but its looking good. Savestate support will be very handy indeed.
4.00 GEN to not be released? 4.00 M33 to take spotlight?
Judging from the comments made on PSPGen (The GEN/Miriam Custom Firmware homepage) Version 4.00 GEN might not see the light of day as a public release. Although a beta version of 4.00 Gen has been completed by Miriam, Team GEN might keep this release internal as they are aware that Dark_AleX and team M33 and busy on thier own custom firmware - 4.00 M33 due to be released soon.
Miriam / Team GEN - Translated from French:
“The concept of Custom firmware GEN was to show that there is an alternative to Dark_Alex but never try to take his place. If he returns to the runway, the need for the line 4.00 GEN does not feel right.”
So either way users wanting to run homebrew with the features of Firmware 4.00 will have their custom firmware soon be it 4.00 M33 or 4.00 GEN. Its nice to see they are not directly competing, racing to see who will get 4.00 custom firmware out first.
So what do you think? 4.00 Gen should be unreleased? Let the Team M33 release there work first?
Source: PSPGen
PSP Custom Firmware 4.00 M33 coming soon
Team M33 have returned and are busy working on PSP Custom Firmware 4.00 M33. The master himself Dark_AleX is working on this now. Its also reported that there will be a brand new recovery menu in 4.00 M33, no other new features to be added at this stage other than what was included in the official Firmware 4.00 update. The release date? No date set yet, however 4.00 M33 custom firmware will be released soon…
Source : mathieuLH
PSP Firmware 4.00 Decrypted
PSP Firmware 4.00 has been decrypted and by the same team that brought us PSP Custom Firmware 3.95 GEN. So what does this mean to us? Well this opens the door up now for either 4.00 GEN or M33 custom firmware. Decrypting the firmware is the first step towards Custom Firmware enlightenment.
From the PSPGen website, translated from French:
“Many PRX’s were changed such that pops popsman, npdrm, np9660, mlnbridge, sysmem, umdcache, sysconf, video, etc.. Good news, it will not pose too many problems for future adaptations for a Custom firmware.
Please note that the NIDS do not seem to have been changed but the file pafmini has yet changed what can possibly ask for the concerns of some compatibility issues.
This suggests that a custom Firmware based on firmware 4.00 will be rapidly introduced
PSP Firmware 4.00 Released
PSP Firmware 4.00 has been released by Sony. This slighty lack lustre release features the new internet search feature via google and the ability to control the view speed of videos on the memory stick! Wow I hear you say…. Not much of a release for a x.00 step up in Firmware.
* [Internet Search] has been added as a feature under [Network].
* You can now change viewing speed during video playback by pressing the UP/DOWN buttons. Use this feature if you want to watch a video quickly, or if you want to slow down playback and listen to the dialogue carefully.
Download link via Sony -> PSP Firmware 4.00
64G PSP Storage Soon To Be A Reality
Tiawan-based company PhotoFast has made a hero out of themselves. They have recently developed a MicroSD adapter that is capable of holding not one, but two Micro SD cards, and another adapter to hold two of those Micro SD adapters. This means the capacity for your PSP will go through the roof, being able to hold movies, games, music, pictures, and still have plenty of room left over. With four cards the highest total one can hit so far (I’m sure this will change next week, technology being what it is), is 64G of space. It has not yet been released in the US, however, but don’t think that will last for long. If PhotoFast doesn’t get it over here, someone else will, and PSP owners everywhere will have something to put on their wishlist.
Via: QJ.net
PSP Custom Firmware 3.95 GEN-2 Released
Custom Firmware developer Miriam has released an update to his Custom Firmware 3.95 GEN. Releasing 3.95 GEN-2. So whats new? Well not much, this release fixes a slew of bugs that were discovered. In both PSP Slim’s and PSP fats. Notable fixes are bugs that were present when running SNES9XTYL and PSPTube on 3.95 GEN, these should now function without issues on 3.95 GEN-2
Custom Firmware 3.95 GEN-2 changelog:
The bug that was semi-briquer the PSP if, in the RECOVERY, you had the option to choose between VSHmenu and Recovery “NONE”
The compatibility of some homebrews with Slim has been improved.
The formatting of Flash 1 through the recovery now works.
The latest version of the SNES emulator, PSPTube and many other homebrews using ME now work to perfection.
Source: PSPGen
Download 3.95 GEN
Download 3.95 GEN-2
CFW 3.95 GEN - Could this be our new CFW if DA leaves the PSP for further PS3 development?
It seems in the absence of DA and Team M33 the folks over at PSPGen have been cooking up a new CFW.
There is no release date as of yet, but here is a quote on it's abilities and a video to show it functioning. (the video is in French, but is clear what is running)
In the article "Why a custom firmware 3.93 rather than 3.95 ?", We explained that 3.95 was regarded as no great novelty and interest. However, our fetish programmer had wanted to go ahead and after finding the keys to decrypt the firmware and updated RSPsarDumper, it has finalized a functional Custom Firmware 3.95.
As for 3.93 CF, it is based on a reverse of the work of the Team M33 (involving a lot of changes, NIDS, patches, etc) but 3.95 parts is coded by our programmer alone.
It took a while to get there but it works very well even if some small bugs continue to be resistant. The test phase is therefore begun, and we try to make the best correct everything that is possible.
What does or does not, the new Custom Firmware?
Launch ISO / homebrew 3.xx
Adding a name to differentiate firmware for PSP to 3.95 standard ones FC (general request in the forums).
POPS 3.95
IRShell functional functional execpt ISO Launch
PSP 5.0 Filer functional
Plug-in Capture.prx tested ok
Plug-in cwcheat.prx tested ok
Plug-in Recovery LE (Ketchup) and tested ok (except for displaying the version number blocked on 3.90M33 - Update plug-in planned)
The USB Host is always a bugguy but works perfectly with a small tip.
The recovery is still accessible directly via the XMB with the L key
CXMB does not currently works but we updating the plug-in is underway (just a problem of addresses to settle)
Popsloader not working. Only Dark_Alex can update its plug-in. Is not planned at this time.
Taking screenshots should be added. Still under discussion.
Source
Speculation Time: What will firmware 4.00 bring?
We never should have assumed Skype was coming to firmware 4.0. After all, Skype is just Skype. Clearly Sony has bigger plans for the next level of PSP firmware. Or do they? Tonight we’ll analyze what Sony has on their plate, what we’d like to add to the menu, and what the finished product should look like. There’s plenty of rumors, speculation, and fabrications going around; it’s our job to sort them out, and we’re going to do just that.
To start off, there’s two big rumors going around. The first one involves a lot of goodies, but may not be entirely realistic. While the well-balanced list does look appealing, it’s hard to believe Sony would dump all of these features between 3.90 and 4.00. In fact, this long list (if true) would likely skip 4.00 altogether, and bring a 5.00 update.
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Behold, the long list of rumored 4.00 content:
Game
PLAYSTATION 3 Network titles can be played under PSP [Remote Play] under Game. The PSP is then used as a monitor for any game playable in Playstation 3 game console.
Network
Real, Quicktime, and WMV audio and video codecs are now supported.
[Shockwave Player] has been added as a feature.
PSP web browser has been updated to allow compatibility with current websites.
[Adobe Flash Player 9] has been added as a feature, using the Memory Stick Pro Duo as flash memory.
[Remote Play] has been improved by the PS3 outputting 1080p to the PSP with larger icons text and better video quality. Remote Play now transmits at 11 mbps per sec.
802.11g support has been added as a feature.
PSOne games can now be downloaded without a PS3
Level 6 has been added to rate in Sony LocationFree Player to improve picture quality in H.264
[Auto Connect] has been added as a featureMusic
More visuals has been added as a feature.Video
Real, QuickTime, and WMV audio and video codecs are now supported.
RSS [Video Streaming] has been added as a feature.
[Color Configuration] has been added as a feature.
Recording has been added as a feature under Audio and Video RSS Streaming.Other
Copy, Command, Paste, Auto Complete, and Advanced Cookie Management has been added as a feature.
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Let’s pick at it a bit, shall we? The first feature mentioned is PS3 gaming on the PSP. For one thing, this isn’t new; Lair does exactly this. I can’t see Sony bringing a wide range of titles with Remote Play.The video codecs are what they are, with my only input being DivX on the PS3, but not yet on the PSP. Sony needs to get on that. Next we’ve got a mentioned Shockwave Player, and Adobe Flash 9 support. We’ve been awaiting flash support for quite some time, so it’s no surprise that it shows up here. With that said, I don’t believe the current PSP can handle full, up-to-date flash support. I would expect some form Flash mobile/lite.The next mentioned feature is an 802.11g upgrade. Wouldn’t that be nice. I don’t know the requirements for this upgrade, or if the PSP’s Wi-Fi card is capable. I do know Remote Play being upgraded to 1080p (TV-out) is unrealistic, as is copy/paste and cookies management in the browser. Something tells me Sony is going in an entirely different direction, and uninterested in improving YouTube viewing and browser settings.
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I’ll leave the rest of the noted features for discussion in the comments. Let’s move on to the less-filling, but perhaps more realistic list of rumored 4.00 updates:
[Go! Messenger]* has been added as a feature under [Network]
[Date & Time] menu has been added
[Organizer] has been added as a feature under [Date & Time]
Danish and Norsk languages have been added
The ability to customize the volume bar and battery meter under [Theme Settings] have been added
The ability to create and edit playlists under [Photo] and [Music] have been added
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Hmm. These are more like the official update we’re accustom to, unfortunately. While they do provide new functionality, they’re far from thrilling. Go!Messenger is already available for those in Europe, an organizer would be neat (not necessarily ideal), but not very entertaining. Creating and editing playlists is also a nice touch, but once add, doesn’t again, doesn’t a whole lot to the PSP experience.Here’s what Sony should do, and if I’m lucky as all hell, they will do. Before updating to firmware 4.00, bring any little features you’re planning. An organizer? Great, stick it in a 3.92 update, we promise not to be mad.What we should see on firmware 4.00:
Support for Home, even if it’s minimal
Flash 7+ support, a mobile version, or a standalone YouTube-like launcher
A mobile version of the Playstation Store
DivX support, additional AV supportTo be fair, I could never expect Sony to cram all this into a single firmware update. Also, we have to keep in the mind the PSP is certainly limited by it’s internal memory. If Sony were to include even one of these options, I would consider it a worthwhile update. The idea of a PSP Store has been tossed around, but I’m pretty sure it’s still in development. Home may not be coming until May (or later) so perhaps we’ll skip on that too. It’s all up to Sony, and we know they’ve got their hands full. Look forward to a firmware update in the next few weeks, just don’t expect the long lists of features that have been passing around the internet.
Source: Acidmods
GBA Emulator on PSP
How to install homebrew software GBA Emulator on PSP.
First, download the GBA emulator here.Extract it.
Download the gba_bios.bin file which you must provide yourself. Search google for it. then place the gba_bios.bin inside uo_gpsp_kai_32_test_8_7/Mso/PSP/game/GPSP.
Download the GBA ROMS inside uo_gpsp_kai_32_test_8_7.zip/Mso/PSP/game/gpSP/GBA/roms
Lastly, place the gpSP folder inside the PSP/games run it.
How to...
How to install 3.90M33-3 on a PSP slim
Requirements
PSPslim with M33 firmware 3.60-3.80
Battery 100%
First, go to dark-alex's website to download 3.90m33-3.download the orginal 3.90 Sony Eboot from psp-hacks, extract the orginal eboot and rename it as 3.90.PBP. plase it inside the 3.90m33-3 folder that you downloaded from dark-alex's website.
Lastly, place the entire folder inside PSP/Game Not ISO and run it from the XMB
PSP with orginal firmware should not try this. Recommed to have 100% battery
Do it at your own risk, i will not be responsible to anything that happen to your PSP.
PSP Version 4.00
Psp version 4.00 firmware is rumored to be released.Here are some new features you will have.
PLAYSTATION 3 Network titles can be played under PSP [Remote Play] under Game. The PSP is then used as a monitor for any
game playable in Playstation 3 game console.
Network:
Real, Quicktime, and WMV audio and video codecs are now supported.
[Shockwave Player]has been added as a feature.
PSP web browser has been updated to allow compatibility with current websites.
[Adobe Flash Player 9] has been added as a feature, using the Memory Stick Pro Duo as flash memory.
[Remote Play] has been improved by the PS3 outputting 1080p to the PSP with larger icons text and better video quality.
Remote Play now transmits at 11 mbps per sec.
802.11g support has been added as a feature.
PSOne games can now be downloaded without a PS3
Level 6 has been added to rate in Sony LocationFree Player to improve picture quality in H.264
[Auto Connect] has been added as a feature
Music:
More visuals has been added as a feature.
Video:
Real, QuickTime, and WMV audio and video codecs are now supported.
RSS [Video Streaming] has been added as a feature.
[Color Configuration] has been added as a feature.
Recording has been added as a feature under Audio and Video RSS Streaming.
Photo / Settings / Other
Copy, Command, Paste, Auto Complete, and Advanced Cookie Management has been added as a feature.
HomeBrew - IRShell
Why iR Shell? What's so great about it? I'll tell you...
Here's why you should use iR Shell and what's so great about it:
iR Shell can:
Do basic shell functions:
--Launch homebrew
--Launch UMD
--Enter usb mode
--Exit back to shell from homebrew/umd
--Be a file browser
--Give date/time/battery info display
Be an IR remote for over 2000 devices (and I think it's over 6000 devices if you download more than just the remote on the website)
Take screenshots of homebrew, UMD, XMB, pretty much everything
View images (.bmp, .jpg, .png)
Be an MP3 player that can run in the background of your UMDs and homebrew, has basic functions like pause/play, stop, next, previous, volume +/-, can make playlists
Change CPU speed (even for launched games/homebrews)
Switch between launched homebrew or UMD and iR Shell (to change your MP3 playlist or view a photo, or check battery status, or send a file to another PSP or something like that--all of that and more can be done in the background while another app is running)
Transfer files to another PSP via Ad Hoc connection
Be Skinnable
Run file manipulation functions (copy, paste, delete, rename) even between the memory stick and usbhost or nethost.
Open a Configurator which lets you customize things like default CPU speed, date/time display, skin and put a password on file manipulating or entering the configurator
Lock the PSP so that a password is needed to continue
Use PSP headphone remote control for MP3 player functions
Have support for user plugins (EBOOTS and PRX to run a specific filetype).
Have support for UMD browsing
Have support for USB host file system browsing (remotely browse and run files on your PC via USB including music, images, homebrew, isos, psx games, and supported files from plugins)
Have support for Infrastructure WiFi host (net host) file system browsing (remotely browse and run files on your PC via Infrastructure WiFi including music, images, homebrew, isos, psx games, and supported files from plugins)
Redirect usbhost or nethost to the memory stick (allows proper homebrew streaming from the PC as well as MP4 streaming)
Launch the XMB from iR Shell and exit back to it (can do most XMB functions from here except play UMDs and launch homebrew, this is how you stream MP4 movies from your PC when connected and redirected)
Do alarm clock functions
Give a low battery warning
Have built in ISO, CSO and UMD Video ISO loader for launching legally backed up UMDs (can also be streamed from nethost or usbhost)
Launch PSX games (and they can also be streamed from nethost or usbhost)
Run the existing plugins (it can open these files): PMP, PMP AVC, AT3, PMF, ZIP, RAR, TXT, PDF, 7Z, OGG, HTM, HTML, LUA, CBR, CBZ and some more. (And don't forget it also has built in viewers/players for MP3, BMP, JPG, and PNG as mentioned before.)
Use an Ad Hoc internet connection for homebrew or for nethost (it's the only homebrew that can do that)
Quick exit from any homebrew, UMD, XMB, etc by pressing the Home and Square buttons simultaneously.
Mute parts (channels) or all of the game audio
Organize homebrew into subfolders
Source : IRShell
Thanks to pspfan
September 16th: Star Wars: The Force Unleashed
LucasArts Announces Release Date for Breakthrough New Star Wars® Game, and Teams with Spike TV to Unveil New Details
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - April 3, 2008 -- LucasArts today announced that its highly anticipated videogame Star Wars®: The Force Unleashed™ will be released on September 16, 2008 in the United States, September 17 in Southeast Asia and Australia, and September 19 in Europe.
An entirely new chapter in the Star Wars Saga, Star Wars: The Force Unleashed casts players as Darth Vader's "Secret Apprentice" and promises to unveil new revelations about the Star Wars galaxy. The game's expansive story is set during the largely unexplored era between Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith and Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope. In it, players will assist Vader in his quest to rid the universe of Jedi - and face decisions that could change the course of their destiny.
"Star Wars: The Force Unleashed is one of the most ambitious projects LucasArts has ever launched. The combination of a great new Star Wars story with revolutionary new technology and game play means more fun than you've ever had in the Star Wars universe," said Peter Hirschmann, Vice-President of Product Development, LucasArts. "We can't wait until gamers get their hands on it this September."
LucasArts and Spike TV are teaming up together to unveil new details about and exclusive footage from Star Wars: The Force Unleashed in celebration of Spike TV's airing of all six Star Wars Saga movies. Airing Friday, April 4, through Sunday, April 6; and Friday, April 11, through Sunday, April 13, Spike TV's two-weekend event includes the broadcast premiere of Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith and the basic cable premieres of Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace and Star Wars: Episode II Attack of the Clones. Spike TV's Star Wars presentation marks the first time that all six movies will be presented together on a basic cable network.
Reflecting its status as an exciting new part of the Star Wars Saga, Star Wars: The Force Unleashed will be featured throughout Spike TV's weekend events. Viewers will see special Star Wars: The Force Unleashed segments, each with an exclusive announcement or new gameplay footage, at the following times on Spike TV:
April 6 at 7:58 p.m. ET/PT - between the premiere of Star Wars: Episode II Attack of the Clones and Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith
April 11 at 10:52 p.m. ET/PT - At the end of Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope
April 12 at 12:00 a.m. ET/PT - throughout an episode of GameTrailers TV with Geoff Keighley filmed at LucasArts' headquarters in San Francisco
April 12 at 5:06 p.m. ET/PT - before Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope
April 13 at 5:06 p.m. ET/PT - before Star Wars: Episode V The Empire Strikes Back
"With the airing of all six Star Wars movies and a first-hand look at Star Wars: The Force Unleashed we're confident that April will be a memorable month for Star Wars fans," said Robert Friedman, Senior Vice-President of Programming, Spike TV. "Our dedication to entertainment and video games makes our relationship with LucasArts an exciting opportunity to take part first-hand in Star Wars history as well as give our viewers an insider's look at the future of the franchise."
More About Star Wars: The Force Unleashed
Star Wars: The Force Unleashed is the first next-generation game developed internally at LucasArts, and will be available on the Xbox®360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft and PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system.
As its name implies, Star Wars: The Force Unleashed completely re-imagines the scope and scale of the Force by taking full advantage of newly developed technologies that will be seen and experienced for the first time together: Digital Molecular Matter, by Pixelux Entertainment, and euphoria by NaturalMotion Ltd.
LucasArts and developer Krome Studios are creating an equally enthralling version of Star Wars: The Force Unleashed on the Wii™ home videogame system from Nintendo, PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system and PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system, and n-Space, Inc., is developing a version for Nintendo DS™. All will feature the same storyline, with opportunities to unleash the Force in devastating new ways.
Working with Lucas Licensing, LucasArts is preparing an unprecedented promotional effort around the launch of Star Wars: The Force Unleashed, encompassing a full line of toys and game-based action figures from Hasbro, as well as a full publishing program from Dark Horse, Del Rey, Prima Games, and Palace Press.
More information about the game can be found at the official website, www.theforceunleashed.com, which will continue to release details throughout the year.
About LucasArts
LucasArts, a Lucasfilm Ltd. company, is a leading developer and publisher of interactive entertainment software worldwide for video game console systems, computers and the Internet. Based in San Francisco, Calif., as well as on the Internet at www.lucasarts.com, LucasArts was created in 1982 by George Lucas to provide an interactive element to his vision of a state-of-the-art, multifaceted entertainment company.
About Spike TV
Spike TV is available in 96.1 million homes and is a division of MTV Networks. A unit of Viacom (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B), MTV Networks is one of the world's leading creators of programming and content across all media platforms. Spike TV's Internet address is www.spike.com.
LucasArts and the LucasArts logo are registered trademarks of Lucasfilm Ltd. © 2008 Lucasfilm Entertainment Company Ltd. or Lucasfilm Ltd. & ® or ™ as indicated. All rights reserved. Wii and Nintendo DS are trademarks of Nintendo. "PlayStation", "PLAYSTATION", "PS" Family logo and "PSP" are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. PSP® system - Memory Stick Duo™ may be required (sold separately). Xbox, Xbox 360, and Xbox Live are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. All other trademarks and trade names are properties of their respective owners.
Source: Lucas Arts
Download PSP Emulator - How To Get Emulators For Your PSP and Play Classic Games
Want to download PSP emulator software? Many people aren’t aware of it, but using your Sony PSP with emulator software is just about some of the best fun you can have with it. Imagine how cool it is to download and play yesterday’s classics like Super Mario and Sonic?
Using emulator software with your PSP isn’t exactly as simple as it first sounds however. First of all you will need to download some Emulation software for your PSP. This software basically lets you download and use the games from other systems on your PSP. As with lots of things on PSP, there are thousands of places to get this software from online, but many of them can be quite shady and may damage your PSP or your computer. Read on below to learn how to find the reputable places to download PSP emulator software.
Once you’ve managed to download PSP emulator software, you will then need to find some games to use it with. The game files to use with emulation software are often called Roms, and before you download any it is worth finding out the legal standpoint-in many places it is illegal to download roms for emulators, unless the original manufacturer has made the download property of the public domain, which some do. On the other hand, the law in many places will allow you to have a backup copy of a game you already own-so if you already have the games on your old Genesis or whatever, you’re set!
The next step in downloading PSP emulator software is to check the firmware of your PSP. Certain firmwares will not allow the use of such software, so generally speaking you are better with one of the early ones. Don’t worry though; there are plenty of ways to downgrade your firmware to an earlier version if that’s what you need to do.
As we said, finding some reliable sources to download PSP emulators from and the games etc can be tricky-in general such sites can be put into three groups-
1-Totally free sites, but with poor selections, software that doesn’t work and downloads that are super slow and often riddled with spyware and malware, that’s if they work at all.
2-Membership sites that will claim to be free, but then try and charge you by the download. This is not cool, and I don’t know about you but I don’t like the idea of paying good money for 10 or 15 year old games that I already own.
3-Cool membership sites that charge a one off fee and then give unlimited downloads. I would recommend sites like this to download PSP emulator software from, as they are usually very professionally run, and offer a wide range of downloads at a very high speed. As an added bonus you can usually find brand new PSP games to download, as well as the emulation stuff, all in with the same initial price.
Click HERE to find out how to download PSP emulator as well as all the latest Games and Movies, and we'll also tell you EXACTLY where to download them from!!
Click here to find out how to get the best from your PSP, including access to your FREE MP4 Convertor software, which will let you play all these free movies!!.
Billy Torecki is the webmaster at http://www.psptipsntricks.com
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So You Want to Download Game, PSP Format? 3 Essential Tips
So you want to play the download game? PSP downloads are all over the web, and why shouldn’t they be? The PSP is an amazing piece of technology, the only drawbacks to it are the prices of games and movies, which is where the free psp game download sites come in. The only problem is that lots of these sites are no more than scammers trying to infect your computer or even worse. I’ve compiled a few tips for you here so you may be able to download games for PSP safely.
Play the download game, PSP style-Game Download Tip 1
Get yourself a trusted site- Surf the PSP sites for any longer than about 30 seconds and you will soon notice all the ads offering free PSP game downloads, and also mp3s for PSP and movies etc. Once they wear you down enough for you to give and click one of these pop ups or banners, almost everytime you’ll be lead to some lame page offering a handful of old PSP games to download free. The best part is that when you try and download any, you’ll find the downloads real slow, the servers may boot you because they are overworked, and best yet you might even be downloading a virus too! I don’t need to tell you that you need to avoid sites like this- believe me, it’s just not worth the hassle.
Play the download game, PSP style-Game Download Tip 2
Don’t be drawn in- Things that seem too good to be true usually are, so don’t let the claims of some of these sites catch you out. As well as the illegal sites mentioned above, you will also find more than a few “scam” sites. They look like a dream come true at first-latest games, new movies, cool wallpapers etc, but it all stops as soon as you actually try to download something. They’ll ask for your credit card details faster than you can blink! What’s worse, it’s not even a one off fee, they will be wanting you to pay monthly for as long as you want to use their service. Hard to see how they can claim “free” PSP game downloads huh? I tend to avoid these guys too. I don’t like to be charged when they tell me something is free, and I certainly don’t like paying monthly.
Play the download game, PSP style-Game Download Tip 3
Pay for quality- Since I’ve had my PSP I have found a few download sites that are worth their weight in gold. The drawback is that for the best sites like these you need to pay, but it’s not a big scam like those other guys. It’s usually just one fee, ever, $30 or $40, and then you get to download as much as you want as often as you want. Because you pay them upfront, they can make sure they have all the latest free PSP game downloads, and they are all high speed etc. Basically for the price of one new game you get to own every new game ever released. Not too shabby huh?
That’s all there is to playing the download game, PSP style. Try and avoid the scam sites, and find one good site to stick to. If you find the right site you can download to your hearts content and never have to pay another fee.
Click HERE to find out exactly how to download FREE PSP Games and Movies, including EXACTLY where to download them from!!
Click here to find out how to get the best from your PSP, including access to your FREE MP4 Convertor software, which will let you play all these free movies!!.
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