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Originally developed by Fanjita and Ditlew, and without a doubt one of the most downloaded homebrew apps, comes eLoader with USB support - courtesy of 0okm. Now while you’re in eLoader you can create a USB connection between your PC and PSP granting the ability to transfer files to & from without rebooting back to the XMB. This is great news for those left unable to downgrade (due to the TA-082 PCB) and experience the wonders of 1.50! Thanks 0okm!

To get this running simply start eLoader as normal and execute “USB for eLoader GTA” - afterwards you can toggle USB mode by pressing Triangle.

Download:
USB for eLoader v1.01
eLoader v0.9.7

- source: 0okm at qj

The new emulator on the block, PSPMaster, has been updated to v0.0.3b! As you’ll recall from [Bo]Trops’ release yesterday, PSPMaster emulates the classic Sega Master System console and Game Gear handheld, and it does it quite well!

v0.0.3b changelog:

• Fixed a bug in the Master System background render code.
• Fixed a bug in the state files.
• Fixed a Game Gear screen shot bug.
• User can select the language file from the main menu.
• Start to rewrite render routines in assembly to gain some speed. Function Render_UpdateBgCache() done.

Changing PSPMaster language:

PSPMaster read menu strings from a script file. These files are in languages directory. To create a new language just translate the strings in the file “english.c” using a simple text editor like Windows Notepad.

Changing the default theme:

You can change the default emulator font by changing the script file “theme.c” in theme directory. The background image displayed in menus is in the file “bg.bin”. You can create your own background image by using the background generator. The background generator convert a windows bitmap file into a PSPMaster background file.

Download: PSPMaster v0.0.3b

- source: PSPMaster

Ric and FOL have updated their PSP Ubiquitous Amiga 500 Emulator (PSPUAE) slightly. v0.53 includes a new Drive Speed option which helps significantly with long loading games; not all - but a lot.

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You require a valid Amiga KickStart ROM which can be found via simple Google search!

Take a peak at the included README.txt for installation instructions, usage details, and key controls.

Download: PSPUAE v0.53

- source: PSPUAE forums

Remember these classic Sega innovations - the Master System console and the Game Gear handheld? Well if ya don’t, here’s a little blast from the past: the cartridge-based Master System, predecessor to the Sega Genesis/Mega Drive, was released in 1985 in Japan (1986 for the US) during the 8-bit gaming era. In 1990 Sega released the Game Gear in response to Nintendo’s Gameboy. Yadda, yadda, yadda…

Now onto this newly released emulator from [Bo]Trops, PSPMaster - emulating both the Sega Master System and Game Gear! I just gave this a quick test-run and it runs quite well.

The emulator uses the old Marat Z80 emulator by Marat Fayzullin, some parts of SMS Plus by Charles Mac Donald, and is heavylly optimized for the PSP system. PSPMaster is running at full speed without frame skiping when the YM2413 sound emulation is disabled. Please do not change default options if you don’t know what you are doing.

v0.0.2b changelog:

• Game Gear emulation is ok.
• Some speed optimizations.
• The analog button can be used as the SMS DButton.
• Fixed a sound bug.
• Options menu.
• Screen shots in gif format.
• Language file suport.
• Suport for YM2413 sound chip, but emulation became slow when enabled.

Download: PSPMaster v0.0.2b

- source: pspmaster

Here’s yet another update from ZX-81; you thought he was gonna give up? HAH!

v1.2.3 updates:

• Rewrite critical parts of graphic emulation source code
• Rewrite critical parts of the ARM emulator to make it going faster
• Review memory cache strategy
• Bug fix and code cleaning

This version is compatible with 1.50 only!

And available for 2.X FW users is PSPVBA v1.1.2. What’s new?

• Rewrite partially the code of the graphic stuff (many parts of the code weren’t optimized at all!)
• Rewrite partially the code of the ARM emulator
• Review memory cache strategy
• Bug fix and code cleaning

Download:
PSPVBA v1.2.3 (1.50 FW only)
PSPVBA v1.1.2 (2.x FW only)

Update: Chaos Zero has updated his Ultimate Installer to v1.1.1 - this includes a minor fix which corrects WiFi while running at 333MHz. The download link below has been updated to reflect v1.1.1.

The standalone fix can also be found in the forum thread.

The easiest way to install DevHook - no questions asked! Connect your PSP via USB, download the Windows executable below - run it, select your options & install! In mere minutes you’ll be ready to emulate FW 2.XX!

ChaosZero’s Ultimate Installer includes some additional goodies:

• Install Default DevHook 0.46 with 2.71 Firmware
• Add Bleach Custom Pack - 0.46 version
• Add Naruto Custom Pack - 0.46 version
• Return DevHook to Stock
• Install 2.60 Firmware for DevHook
• Install Mod Pack (USB/Screnshot/No Autorun) - 0.44/0.45/0.46 version
• Install JAP Reg .ZIP for Manual install (Swapped X and O)
• Install CISO Tools
• Install X5 Web Portal
• Install DevHook 0.46 Update

And of course if you run into problems along the way you can always resort to ChaosZero’s DevHook tutorial.

Download: Ultimate Installer v1.1.1

This app is extremely powerful - if you know what you’re doing… For unknown reasons its been neglected to some extent on PSP Hacks as we haven’t covered the continuing updates & improvements. No less, here is X-Flash Kerrang Build 4 from homebrew developer Art! When used properly [and with caution] this application can change various aspects of your PSP’s firmware, also resulting in your very own unique customized firmware version!

Kerrang Build 4 changelog:

• Fixed in program sound effects to come out of both speakers instead of just the left speaker. Program also displays Mikmod Sound Library version on startup.
• Added support for analogue joystick in XMB Menu Editor, Document Reader, and Custom Firmware Configurator.
• Improved XMB Label Editor with faster cursor movement, and changed text is highlighted.

Again, this app touches the PSP’s flash memory - it’s to be used with caution and at your own risk.

Download: X-Flash Kerrang Build 4

- source: Art @ qj

Thanks will4042.

PSPVBA - the popular PSP Gameboy Advance emulator, ported from VisualBoyAdvance by none other than homebrew ninja ZX-81, has been updated to v1.2.2. Unfortunately there’s some bad news to go along with it… quoted from ZX-81 himself:

After days of intensive work on this emulator, I have to say that I’ve tried many things, and unfortunately none give better speed results.

It seems that I’ve reached the limit of what I can do on this emulator (from speed point of view).

Here’s the changelog:

• Rewrite some part of the Gfx code (up to 5% faster)
• Bug fix and code cleaning

Nonetheless, give it a try and provide your feedback below. Thanks for all your hard work and devotion Sir. Jacomme!

Download: PSPVBA v1.2.2 (FW 1.50 binary only - source included)

- source: ZX-81’s website

Much thanks XazZ!

Awesome! Absolutely awesome! I couldn’t word it any better myself:

What is that I here you all cry…? What do you mean portable…? Well, I mean a full on homebrew version of the ever so popular online tool with all the online features and more (apart from percent submerged which didn’t do anything anyway by the way)…

That’s right, all you lucky PSP owners with firmware 1.5 can now pimp out cars to your hearts content without ever having to use that pesky USB cable because this version runs straight off your PSP… On top of all that you can have customizable colour palettes and even choose your background music as it also double as a basic MP3 player…

If that isn’t enough for you I’ve provided you with 4 save slots to save work in progress… If you get bored working on one car then just save it and load up another one you were working on… When done, Export to the game, load up LCS and try it out… Still not right, hard reset, load up
Pimp My Garage Portable again and fix it… It will remember where you were up to…

Anyway, enough talk, download it from here (and enjoy)…

For a download and more info, check out http://www.cheatsync.net/

Thanks for the email mz8691, and great work ADePSp!

BOOSTER has released Device Hook Sample Launcher (DevHook) v0.46!

• No 2.8 FW support yet.
• DevHook can now be installed to flash0 (use with caution).
• Use “Remove Devhook Files” option to uninstall it from flash memory
• A lot of bug fixes
• Ensure you read PSP_FlashROM_ENG.txt if you plan to install via flash

As per any DevHook release you can always read ChaosZero’s tutorial on how to get this setup and running properly.

You can expect full installers, mods, and all that to come in the near future.

Download: Download DevHook v0.46

- source: BOOSTER