ZX-81 slaps you around a bit with a large trout… Yes, yes, y’all — it’s the Internet Relay Chat (IRC) direct on your PlayStation Portable.

PSPIRC v1.1.6 changes:

• Finally fixed issue with “Home -> Exit”
• Added a built-in editor to edit commands & words list (command.txt and word.txt files)
• Add eboot music from NeXuS
• Can now return back to Wifi menu (No need to restart pspirc to connect to another hotspot)
• Bug fix in battery level display

Download:
PSPIRC v1.1.6 fw 1.50
PSPIRC v1.1.6 cfw
PSPIRC v1.1.6 source code

- source: ZX-81’s web site

Okay, now it is really that simple, promise… A few of you likely steered away from APPSwitcher due to minor annoyances and/or problems experienced with its initial release; i.e.) activating and deactivating USB mode to refresh the memory stick cache. Well, my main hombre, MK2k, has corrected all that. Put your hands together for APPSwitcher v1.1.

APPSwitcher v1.1 changes:

• ISO, GAME150 etc. directories now work
• The content of the memory stick gets automatically refreshed (no need for the workaround of activating/deactivating the USB mode anymore)
• The standard XMB functionality should now work correctly

Download: APPSwitcher v1.1

- release thread | visit mk2k.net -

For the admin on the move — ZX-81’s PSPSSH v1.2.0… Remotely manage your computer or servers from wherever you are. And of course wherever that is, you’ll need to be within range of some WiFi action too. Not sure about PSPSSH? Then you don’t need it.

PSPSSH v1.2.0 changes:

• Multi-session support! (No need to restart pspssh to connect to another server)
• Added a built-in editor to edit commands & words list (command.txt and word.txt files)
• Added eboot music from NeXuS
• Finally fixed issue with “Home -> Exit”
• Tested on firmware 5.00 M33
• Bug fix in battery level display

Download:
PSPSSH v1.2.0 fw 1.50
PSPSSH v1.2.0 cfw
PSPSSH v1.2.0 source code

- source: ZX-81’s web site

Prepare to be ahmazed indeed… Just received word from the man himself, and as promised, here is iR Shell v4.7 with support for custom firmware 5.00 M33. Welcome back, AhMan.

iR Shell 4.7 feature summary:

• Support Dark_AleX latest 5.00M33-3 CFWs. Users of original 5.00M33 & M33-2 should upgrade to M33-3 to avoid incompatibility issues. The latest Popsloader 5.00 is also supported.
• An Infrared learning remote is added for PSP Phat. You no longer need to hunt pronto codes for your appliances. Just point your remote unit at the PSP and it will learn the iR code. It is available under higher firmwares and not fw 1.5 mode. Refer to the Release Note for usage details.
• The nethostfs connection handling has been redesigned to be more robust. However, iR Shell 4.7 and onwards can only connect to the new nethostfs PC server v2.1. Make sure you’ve updated the nethostfs PC server.
• Enhance UMD/ISO game compatibility via nethostfs MAX mode. Most previous failed games will probably work.
• Usbhostfs & nethostfs host redirection under XMB has returned.
• The Adhoc PC connection for nethostfs was broken since fw 3.71. This feature has been brought back for PSP Phat.
• Enhance the HTML Plugin (by Dark_AleX) to allow direct launching of flash games with extension SWF.

Download:
iR Shell v4.7
iR Shell Skin Pack
USBHostFS / NetHostFS (for Windows/Linux/Mac…)

- source: irshell.org

Dragula’s TetriAbetes updated fresh. It’s Tetris; everyone loves Tetris.

TetriAbetes 1.50b3 changes:

• Added Trophy Support/Trophy Room
• Changed pause menu to display trophy requirements
• Added 3 difficulty settings: Easy, Normal, Hard.
  Note: you cannot win any trophies on Easy.
• Added new block animation to Hold, Next pieces
• Changed the main theme (skin) of the game
• Changed new title menu (animated)
• Songs no longer loop by default
• Added Credits menu

Download: TetriAbetes 1.50b3

- source: qj

Awhile back this was emailed to us and overlooked for some reason or other… But now, well nearly 46 hours ago, NoEffex’s BakonICE v1.1 was released. Enjoy cheating Socom Fireteam Bravo 2 in so many greasy unjust ways.

Word of warning: go online (Infrastructure mode) using BakonICE and you’ll be damned for all eternity. Please use this honourably; i.e.) single campaign mode and/or Ad Hoc with nearby friends.

Download: BakonICE v1.1

- source: google code

ZX-81 continues bringing his emulators up to par with one another; you’ll know what I mean once you sift over the habitual change log. This weekend it’s PSPTHOM — the Thomson TO7 home computer emulator.

Change log, downloads, and additional links available after the break.

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If you have recently sacrificed AhMan’s iR Shell for Dark_AleX’s latest custom firmware; or perhaps your situation is reversed, you’ve relinquished the installation of 5.00 M33 because the dopest shell to date is really where it’s at… Well then, whatever the case, you’ll be pleased to know a new iR Shell public version is nearing release.

iR Shell 3.9 screen shot

Allow me to quote AhMan himself –

Just to let you know I’ll be releasing another iR Shell public release for 5.00M33. It will have all the SE features, including infrared remote learning. Currently, irshell.org is being re-designed and re-worked by some of the private forum members. Once the site is completed, the public release will be out.

Of course infrared learning will only be available to PSP Fat owners. Good looking out, AhMan.

Keep your homebrew nice and organized with MK2k’s latest creation — APPSwitcher v1.0. Categorize your homebrew and switch between those categories with the d-pad and right shoulder button. It’s that simple.

Read the included readme (English or German) for information on installing and using this plugin.

Download: APPSwitcher v1.0

- release thread | visit mk2k.net -

Learn to beat the casino in the game of KOR’s Blackjack. Teach yourself basic strategy as well how to count cards. Then hop a jet plane to Vegas and bring those casinos to their knees like you would a filthy skeezer.

Download: Blackjack

- source: dcemu