Goodbye 2007 and hello PSP Filer 4.6. Developer Mediumgauge has released a new version of his fan favoured homebrew app — PSP Filer.

The download landing page details everything you should know with exception of the change log below.

PSP Filer v4.6 changelog:

• supported to playback MP3 file which has some corrupted data.
• reduced noise at the end of MP3.
• enabled to play large WAV/MP3 files (more than 22MB).
• enabled to show device information of MS Duo that is not formatted by PSP.
• fixed a bug that Filer was crashed to show device information.

Download: PSP Filer v4.6

- source: geocities.jp

The following “poor man’s” hardware guide to creating a Pandora Battery is aimed towards the non-handy man type. With that said you may potentially render your battery completely useless or cause another unforeseen disaster. Proceed with caution: (Thanks to James L for the guide.)

Unfortunately, I didn’t have the essential tools, and the soldering iron didn’t seem to want to work (possibly because it had solder on it). So I found a small way around using the “essential tools”. All you need is something that’s small enough to fit under the pin, a cutting utensil, and optionally, tape. Non-conductive tape, so NO DUCT TAPE!

Just pry open the battery by pinching the edges (with your teeth or something to that effect).

Once inside, this is optional, but I recommend it. Cut one of the batteries terminals, preferably, the one with a solid connection cable. One is solid, one is a flexible metal. Cutting the flexible one is fine, but it cause the battery to short, a problem I’m currently facing, every once in awhile, causing restarts. I’m guessing it’s because of the flexible material moving around inside the battery when the PSP is moved. Make sure to bend the metal GENTLY so that they cannot touch while you proceed.

Then, using your pry tool, make sure to get it just under the right pin, as seen in the diagrams. Preferably, get something that can wedge diagonally in the pin, then twist it.

Tape the battery terminal back together if you cut it, once you’ve safely removed the pin.

Put the battery back together. Don’t worry, it won’t snap together, thus, more tape! Wrap tape, and yes, you CAN you duct tape here, around the battery to hold it together. Scotch tape is recommended, because it’s not bulky, so it doesn’t prevent the battery from going in smoothly.

And that’s all there is to it. I was going to attempt to make a switchable service battery (even though this is possible VIA software, but it would have been cool to have), but the pin broke COMPLETELY off. Oh well.

The mentioned diagrams can be viewed here.

Looking for a simple software solution to create a Pandora/Service Battery and the whole shebang? Read this guide courtesy of Demonchild.

Another two-for-one deal… ZX-81 with two retro-fitted emulators for your PSP: PSPAtari and PSPBEEB.

PSPAtari emulates the Atari 800, 800XL, 130XE, and 5200 personal computer models. Looking for the Atari 2600? See here.

PSPAtari v1.1.1 changes:

• All render modes use GU (smooth mode)
• Add fit height render mode (for zektor)
• Analog pad can now be used in the file requester
• Can now be compiled under linux for linux (usefull for dev/debug)
• Tried to put the new pokey functions, but it is too slow to be usable on a PSP

PSPBEEB is a port of BeebEm — a popular emulator of the BBC Micro computer series. Check out ZX-81’s site (see source) for the history behind it.

PSPBEEB v1.1.0 changes:

• Speed improvements (but still slow < 40 fps)
• IR keyboard support!
• Now compatible with custom firmwares 3.x and PSP-slim
• Display and save thumbnail images for each save state
• Add option to display fps rate
• Add a simple intro splash screen
• Analog pad can now be used in the file requester to move faster through the disk/state lists
• Option to prevent the blue led to be displayed when L or R are pressed
• All render modes use GU (smooth mode)
• Support iso8859-1 fonts in print text functions (might be useful to translate menus in german, french…)
• Major bug fix in video emulation functions (psp freeze …)
• Other bug fix and code cleaning

Download:
PSPAtari v1.1.1 fw 1.50
PSPAtari v1.1.1 cfw 3.xx
PSPAtari source code

PSPBEEB v1.1.0 fw 1.50
PSPBEEB v1.1.0 cfw 3.xx
PSPBEEB source code

- source: ZX-81’s web site

Two homebrew updates that will keep you entertained for the final weekend of 2007.

Deniska, two days ago actually, released Tyrian PSP v0.8. Download the patch below and if you haven’t already done so, grab the full package too. Copy the v0.8 EBOOT.PBP (patch) overwriting the original install (full).

Tyrian PSP v0.8 patch:

• some tweaks in music emulation code resulting some speedup
• based on the latest (647) revision of OpenTyrian
• better OSK support

SofiyaCat has also improved PSPTube today. By the look of things we may see the final version (20071231) released New Years day — on the 31st. Online Japanese to English translation indicates a possible cumulative update from past beta releases.

PSPTube 20071229c: (via Google Translate)

• Stage6 respond. (Video successfully reproduce less.)
• Config.js favorites in a folder (a favorite) can be changed now
• SELECT button in the full-size video, the original, can now be switched
• Playlist function has been added
• Other small bug fixes
• Download and fall to make bug fixes. (Β3)

Download:
Tyrian PSP (full) | Tyrian PSP v0.8 (patch)
PSPTube 20071229c

- source: deniska.dcemu.co.uk & nekomimi

Although it’s likely to serve the average Joe no real purpose, PSARDumper marks a great achievement in the PSP hacking scene.

This current version dumps & decrypts PSP firmware 3.80. As well it decompresses the newly introduced compression algorithm called KL4E; noted here.

Email reports indicate the work of _HellDashX_, but I’m not certain — no readme, no details, etc… Props to whomever is responsible anyway.

To use: install as you would any normal piece of homebrew, copy the 3.80 firmware update EBOOT.PBP to the root of your memory stick, then run PSARDumper.

Download:
3.80 PSARDumper
3.80 Firmware Update

Thanks loyal tipsters, you know who you all are…

Impaler has once again updated his PSX EBOOT Creator. This new version features a [working] preview option and output window for error handling purposes. It’s no doubt the easiest way to create single and multi disc PSX/PSOne EBOOTs for Dark_AleX’s PopsLoader. Want to know more? Read here.

Download: Impaler’s PSX EBOOT Creator

- source: impaleriso.com

I must say, homebrew comes a dime a dozen nowadays, and over the years developers sure have come along way… What’s on tonight’s roster is another addictive homebrew game from a coder we’ve grown to know and truly appreciate. He goes by the name of Slasher, and this represents his latest — Orbid!

Orbid is an unique game in which you’re a small orb struggling to survive. You must eat the smaller (orange) orbs in order to gain points and survive in this dangerous world. All the while, you’ll be avoiding larger orbs or else you’ll become their dinner!

Orbid features 4 distinct game modes:

• Normal Mode: Level based, in which each level will become increasingly harder for you to survive.
• Survival Mode: Survival of the fittest. Survive for as long as possible before you become the enemies dinner.
• Time Mode: Beat the clock. Eat as many helpless orange orbs as possible. For each one you eat, your timer will +1; and for each set of orbs you eat, you’ll recieve a 15to20+ random amount of time.
• Mine Mode: Avoid the mines! Your goal is to eat the helpless small orb each round while avoiding the various scattered mines throughout the map.

Download: Orbid

- source: qj

For those wishing to emulate some classic Commodore 64 action on your PSP Slim, this is for you. Martypsp has taken the liberty in recompiling Christophe and the VICE team’s PSPVICE v1.1. No code changes, no additions or loses, just Slim compatibility.

PSPVICE is a port of Rami Räsänen’s PS2Vice. Props to Christophe, the VICE team, and everyone else involved with this emulator.

Download: PSPVICE v1.1 for 3.71 M33 + Slim

Developer PACOPAD has returned with another homebrew app that is bound to impress much like the last.

Sadly it’s only operational on first generation PSP’s as it requires use of the integrated infrared port. Nonetheless, have a gander at PSPQsteer… Control the Tomy Qsteer mini RC car with your PlayStation Portable.

Select channel:

• A — triangle
• B — square
• C — circle
• D — cross

Car control:

• movement — d-pad
• dash — r-trigger

Download: PSPQsteer Beta

- source: pacopad.free.fr

So freeesh and so cleeean with the origins of life… RealtechVR’s “Freeesh” objective is to protect your cell while feeding in hopes to reach a high lever of evolution.

1.1 changes:

• Add support for Slim & Lite
• Reduce the size of the Eboot.PBP

These are the same dudes who brought us No Gravity for the PSP. With that in mind the game packs stunning homebrew graphics and arcade-like game play. Enjoy!

Download: Freeesh 1.1

- source: realtech-vr

Thanks Fadil