If your copy of PSP Pandora Deluxe doesn’t resemble the screen shot below; take a wild guess as to what this means…

*Ding* *Ding* *Ding* — you know it, time to upgrade — again. DJB has released PSP Pandora Deluxe version 2.1 for all the Pandoraphiles worldwide. Conveniently handle all your Pandora Battery and memory stick needs with one easy-to-use Windows app.

PSP Pandora Deluxe 2.1 changes:

• Added 2 new tabs, Support Tools Options and a Readme.
• Added the following Support Tools:
  • Alternative VSHMenu 6.1
  • CXMB 3.2.1
  • NetConfigBackup
  • RSPSARDumper 3.5
  • UMDumper 3.00

Download: PSP Pandora Deluxe v2.1

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First, our apology for the earlier DNS issues. Second, prepare yourself for another round of emulators from ZX-81.

Updated are both PSPHUGO — the TurboGrafx 16 emulator, and PSPColem — the ColecoVision emulator. Rather than me ramble on and on; you should just follow the more link for change log details and downloads.

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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)

Upon popular demand Lokiare has made some minor yet valuable tweaks to his CPU-Modulator plug-in; the change log below details all you should know.

And yes — similar functionality is provided with weltall’s CWCHEAT; however, Lokiare’s CPU-Modulator is catered to this specific task only. Lightweight, less overhead — ya dig?

CPU-Modulator v0.10 changes:

• Modulates between 333, 222, 111, and 95 automatically.
• Removed annoying text onscreen.
• Added logging support (change logging=1 to 0 for no logging)

Download: CPU-Modulator v0.10

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We’re back in action with roe-ur-boat’s newly released version of AutoStart PRX.

AutoStart PRX is a simple plug-in allowing you to automatically launch ISO/CSOs, PSX games, and/or homebrew by simply holding down the assigned button on start-up. Each button is configurable using the included “AutoStart Configurator.”

AutoStart PRX V5 changes:

• Recoded both the Configurator and the plugin. Much more stable than previous releases.
• Configurator has both a new design and it is much easier to find your games.
• Got a new GUI design. (Thanks Richie and Jazzer)

Download: AutoStart PRX V5

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Longtime PSP developer Art, whom you may recognize from such homebrew as X-Flash, has shared something I’ve yet to witness in the PSP homebrew scene…

In the obvious early stages of development, Art notes this program will eventually compliment his Garmin GPSMAP 60CSX with text-to-speech functionality. The finished program will also provide additional navigation details on the PSP screen; thus, two instructional screens to ensure you find your destination with ease.

Personally I’d like to see this app take off; stay tuned for more updates as they become available. Nice WIP, Art.

- source: qj

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 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

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The Z-Man one version closer to perfection… That’s ZX-81 sporting two more updates — PSPHUGO, the TurboGrafx 16 or NEC PC Engine emulator, and PSPCAP32 — the Amstrad CPC emulator.

PSPHUGO v1.0.3 changes:

• Improve global emulation speed
• ISO file support but sound audio track are ignored
• Screen size 320×240 is now supported (required for games such as R-Type)
• Add two new sound engines: mono (fast 22K or 44K) and stereo (accurate 22K or 44K). You may have to reset the game when you change between mono and stereo, and save states may not work properly. (few games are now full speed using audio mono 22K at 222Mhz)
• Zip rom files are now decompressed in memory (much faster!)
• Bug fix with D-pad (didn’t work properly in previous versions)

PSPCAP32 v1.4.3 changes:

• Emulation speed (small improvements)
• Improve file requester with virtual keyboard to choose sequentially rom files beginning with a given letter
• Add documentation for settings in help menu

Download:
PSPHUGO v1.0.3 fw 1.50
PSPHUGO v1.0.3 cfw 3.xx/4.xx
PSPHUGO v1.0.3 source

PSPCAP32 v1.4.3 fw 1.50
PSPCAP32 v1.4.3 cfw 3.xx/4.xx
PSPCAP32 v1.4.3 source code

- source: ZX-81’s web site

Packing a new interface alongside some added tweaks and tools is DJB with yet another version of PSP Pandora Deluxe (PPD).

As you may already know — PPD is a Windows app serving as your all-in-one Pandora battery and magic memory stick solution. Full details on the download-landing page.

PSP Pandora Deluxe v2.0 changes:

• Rearranged the GUI.
• Added all the buttons for use with the Time Machine IPL (except RTrigger).
• Added an option for DC 5 to be selected via Time Machine IPL.
• Added Hold+ 2.71 to the Support Tools.

Download: PSP Pandora Deluxe v2.0

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Should you find yourself growing bored of your current PSP games; then I’d suggest you download Akop’s NeoGeo Pocket emulator and indulge in some retrofied dopeness — i.e.) SNK vs. Capcom: Match of the Millennium.

Akop’s “RACE! PSP” emulator is based off Flavor’s original PSP port. So props — to the both of you.

RACE! PSP v2.1 changes:

• Emulation state saving implemented
• Added a test switch that works in Card Fighters’ Clash, Card Fighters’ Clash 2, Dokodemo Mahjong, possibly other games (’Controls’ tab)

Download: RACE! PSP v2.1

- source: psp.akop.org