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HexDump has released an improved update of Spectrum emulator for the PSP. Currently this will run 90% of 48k/128k games, and also supports sound for 48k roms only.

New in v0.2:

• Everything ported to MGE engine (NewOlds internal engine by Micro -> Main programmer and HexDump).
• 3 Different screen sizes with filter, everything working in hardware mode.
• Fully remapable PSP buttons.
• Screenshot support (1 per game).
• ZIP support.
• perfect 48k Sound (almost).
• perfect syncronization (Ver 0.1 had various syncronizations problems I hadn’t noticed).
• New fast Blend rendering for keyboards, it doesn´t affect framerate now [Fast!!!!].
• New Keyboard with squared cursor with configurable size, key locking, and key flashing to know what keys are under cursor.
• File selector showing shots when they exist.
• GUI code rewritten to allow pressable options. Now pages are scrollable, and has been added a new look and feel.
• Possibility to save different configurations for every game.
• And some more things…

For more details - installation steps, usage instructions, etc… - open Readme.eng in any standard text editor.

Download PsPectrum v0.2 - from our psp downloads section.

Art has released a new version of X-Flash for all those still running firmware version 1.50. This homebrew app allows you to easily modify your firmware [i.e.) change boot screen/sound, debrand intro screen, install custom fonts, backgrounds, etc…] so you too can roll out with your own unique PSP showing it off to all the wanksters who aren’t as cool as you.

v9b changes:

• Improved useability of Background changer.
• Write verification for all flash operations except when using external files.
• Functional improvements and enhancements including new screen.
• Increased analogue joypad dead zone to correct false triggering.

Download X-Flash V9b

Sandberg has released a Tetris game for the PSP. I have tested the game myself (fw 2.6) and I must say this is a fun game. It has great graphics and cool music to go along with it, overall a great homebrew game.

Here’s what Sandberg had to say about it:

PSPTris version 0.5 has been released. This is a stand alone Tetris clone for the PSP. The plan is to have it running as a plugin for PSPRadio. But it will also be released as a stand alone version, for those having 2.x firmware, which can’t use the dynamic version of PSPRadio.

This version has all the basic gameplay in place. It still needs a bit polishing, but I wanted to release this preview to get some feedback.

Instructions from the readme:

Game instructions
—————–
Use START to end the intro sequence.

In the menus, use UP/DOWN for navigating and CROSS for selecting a menu and exiting a submenu. If you press SELECT on the menu it will show you the version of PSPTris.

In the game use LEFT (or LEFT_TRIGGER), RIGHT (or RIGHT_TRIGGER) and DOWN for moving the bricks. UP will drop the current brick. CROSS will rotate the current brick.
START will pause the game.

Thanks for the e-mail Sandberg!

Download: PSPTrisv0.5

Another CPC emulator update from ZX-81 - bumping PSPCAP32 to verson 1.0.4.

v1.0.4 additions/changes:

- New Speed optimization (frame display)
- Bug fix in PSP Clock Frequency option
- Add Load/Save/Del states menu
- Shortcut to run the “Cat” command
- Shortcut to RUN” after disk loading
(when program to run has the same name as the archive file)
- Automatic keyboard file loading
(when keyboard file has the same filename as disk or snapshot file)

Download PSPCAP32 v1.0.4

Dark_AleX, author of DAXZISO loader, has released another convenient homebrew app enabling you to create a backup of your UMD in DAX, ISO or GZIP format. You’re left with the option of dumping the UMD directly to the memory stick or to your PC via USB using PspLink.

Features in UMD DAX Dumper beta:

• Dump to: Selects the destination directory - ms0:/ISO, ms0:/UMD or host0:/ISO [for use with PspLink]
• Format: DAX, ISO or GZIP [GZIP format is not supported by any loader, you’ll have to decompress the GZIP archive with a compression tool, i.e.) WinRAR]
• Compression level: select the compression level for DAX or GZIP format. 9 for maximum compression [smaller file], but is of course slower. 1 for minimal compression [resulting in a larger file], and is considerably faster.
• Split size: create the UMD dump in sized volumes, or select no split if you wish to dump the full UMD to a single file.

There are a few things to note so you should check out the README.TXT for further details.

Links:
Download UMD DAX Dumper beta
Release / discussion thread
PspLink

Props to Dark_AleX for another great PSP app!

BOOSTER has released a new version of DEV HOOK, the no-UMD ISO loader solution for PSP firmware version 1.50. This version reportedly emulates firmware similar to that of MPHFL, and improves on compatibility.

download DEV HOOK v0.30a | discussion thread

- source: maxconsole

New version of the PSAR Dumper surfaced today from PspPet - this one includes the ability to extract the 2.70 firmware files from the EBOOT.PBP update file; however, the PRX files are not decrypted, yet…

A tool to help legal reverse engineering of the PSP system components. Extracts the contents of the update data file, and saves them as separate files on memory stick. When it can, it will also automatically decrypt the .PRX files (like the PSPSDK PRXDecrypter tool)

Advanced expert tool.

Refer to the readme.txt for the rest…

And you can download the 2.70 EBOOT’s here if you wish to extract the files yourself. You will of course require a PSP capable of running homebrew - 1.00 through 2.60.

Download PSAR Dumper .02B

- source: zabbyh

I just realized apv has made a minor fix to the previous UMD Net Ripper release a few days back. No code changes have been made; however, a minor permission error which prevented you from executing the supplied ‘nc.exe’ and ‘unfold.exe’ has been corrected - those users who experienced problems should no longer!

And on a side note, I also noticed avp requesting some feedback on this ingenious homebrew application…

Discuss/provide feedback

Download UMD Net Ripper 1.0a

A new public release of the popular shell [XMB] replacement, PSIX, is now available for download. Many new features/fixes incorporated into this build:

• Icon support refined
• Audio no longer crackles on tabchange.
• Audio vizualisation completed and added
• File manager working
• New OSK implimented (Psikey) - Buggy at the moment with long filenames
• Image viewer improved and less prone to crashing, set as wallpaper and remove wallpaper fully functional
• Refined gui engine, for faster, smoother animations and transitions
• Filesize limitation of music changed to 7mb, unlimited size is still being worked on and is only available on beta builds
• OSK not functional until we work out the little bug!, but you can still play with it

(click to enlarge)

Download PSIX [public build] v1.10

If you wish to become a PSIX member and receive access to beta builds - head over to psixonline.com

71M has released an experimental build of the favorable FileAssistant++ (FA++) for all those 2.0 - 2.60 firmware users.

FA++ is a fully featured homebrew application - not only does it act as a file manager allowing you to easily copy/move/rename/delete files on your memory stick and UMD, it enables you to playback SWF (flash), MP3 and AVI files. Plus much more - check it out! You’ll of course require eLoader to use this.

Download FileAssistant++ v1.2

- source: qj