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Software that can un-brick/downgrade EVERY PSP
One of the biggest if not THE BIGGEST development in the PSP hacking scene has just unfolded. A collective group of hackers including the likes of Dark_Alex, Noobz and Booster have released a new piece of software which will replicate the exact functions of Sony’s Jigkick battery (even better) – that means it is now possible for homebrew enabled… Read more
Top 10 PSP Games of 2007
TOCA Race Driver 3 ChallengeDeveloper: Sumo Digital Publisher: Codemasters “You’ll need dedication, patience and skill to get the most of TRD3 Challenge,” we said in our review back in March and nothing has changed since. This isn’t a game for those whose idea of racing is to approach corners with the finger firmly on the… Read more
Sony to release slimmer PSP to take on DS
It has been announced that Sony Corp. will launch a slimmer model of its PlayStation Portable handheld game player in September, in its latest attempt to ignite demand for its game hardware and compete better with Nintendo Co. Ltd. Both Sony and Nintendo released their handheld gear, the PSP and DS, respectively, late in 2004, but sales of… Read more
ISO loader discovered in new PSP firmware
An official ISO loader has been found in the latest Sony PSP firmware updates (both 3.50 and 3.51). The file, np9660.prx, has been presumed to run downloaded PSP games (the encrypted ISO image) off of a memory stick. The presence of the ISO loader may not be significant on its own, but the speculation is that it may be the first steps for a… Read more
Sony Releases Firmware Version 3.51
You’ve got to pat Sony on the back for giving it the good, old college try. After the Lumines hack debacle, Sony is trying to fight back with a 3.51 update that has been added today over at their Japanese site which would close up holes in the PSP’s security . Other than just the security fix, there isn’t much else you would need the update for…. Read more
Use Lumines to Downgrade your PSP 3.50 firmware
The PSP puzzle game Lumines released last June jumped 5900% in sales on Amazon.com after gamers learned they could utilize it to hack their PSP. After following directions posted on noobz.com, players can download and play homebrew games on their Playstation Portable, for all firmware versions from 1.0 to 3.5. However, the only… Read more
Sony Releases v3.50 PSP Firmware Update
First and foremost we recommend that you do not update your firmware to 3.50 if you wish to partake in the homebrew scene. Once more information is available on special editions, custom editions, or 3.50 downgrades we will post details here. Details about the update: To coincide with the recent Playstation 3 V1.80 update, which amongst other… Read more
Sony patents PSP phone concept
Sony-Ericsson believes it can negotiate the balance between serious gaming and phones, according to a patent just granted to the company. Although titled a “Mobile Information Terminal Apparatus” in the description, the patent describes a device similar in shape to the Sony PSP Game system but with a unique swiveling screen similar to that of the… Read more
Video and voice calls coming to the PSP – iPhone watch out
Sony has signed a four yeal contract with VoIP company BT that would bring video and voice calls as well as messaging to Sony’s handheld, the PSP. Using BT’s technology, PSP users will be able to communicate using wireless internet for now. The companies say they are working on PC, mobile phone, and fixed line integration for the… Read more
Play PSP games on PC even with a PSP broken screen
Let’s say, for example, that your PSP’s screen is broken but you still want to play games with it. What are you going to do? Buy a new one? Maybe in the past that’s what we’re going to do but this application has the potential to change all that. Homebrew developer DeMoN X passed by QJ.Net PSP forums today and released Remotejoy GUI v1. Just… Read more
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