You too can write homebrew like a champ… All it takes is a few zealous-like strokes of the keyboard to produce something like this:

Ooo-wee… It’s all about effective simplicity with LuaPlayer Euphoria. The video shown above is the bundled 3D Cube demo. That and other useful code examples are included too.

What’s the future hold?

• Add VLF library
• Fix WiFi
• Add AdHoc support
• Add Tilemap support with collision, and multi-platform map editor
• Add more 3D stuff
• Add Chipmunk physics library

On a side note: Zack is looking for developers to assist in the development of LuaPlayer Euphoria. More following the source…

LuaPlayer Euphoria V7 Changes:

• [+] Ported project from C++ to C.
• [+] Implemented AAlib sound engine (Mp3, At3 & Ogg Playback On Media Engine + Wav support) and wrote a new sound core. (note usage has changed, please see the samples included in the download for new usage)
• [+] Added Swizzle & UnSwizzle functions (note : Images are Swizzled by default)
• [+] Added move Image to Vram function.
• [+] Added optional Alpha parameter to screen:blit(). (ie screen:blit(x, y, image, alpha) – Makes for easy image fading in/out
• [+] Added VFPU math library.
• [+] Added Sony Message Dialog System.
• [+] Added Sony OSK System.[*] Reworked IntraFont support.
• [+] Added option to free/delete Images from memory.
• [*] Huge code cleanup.
• [*] Various fixes that I cannot remember.
• [+] Source code now available.

Download: LuaPlayer Euphoria V7.2

- source: retroemu | discussion thread

It’s about that time, time you upgrade to the latest and greatest from Team GENyUS. So rather than doing the incremental update thing: M33 -> GEN-A -> GEN-B -> GEN-B2 etc… Jump straight to 5.50 GEN-B2 with Yoshihiro’s XGEN Updater. Of course this only applies to PSP-1000 and PSP-2000 owners with a non TA-88v3 board. And if you’re already sporting GEN – continue on keepin’ on.

XGEN Updater installs Custom Firmware 5.50 GEN-B2 directly on your already hacked hand held, which needs to be running 3.71 M33 or above. XGEN Pandora will modify your Despertar del Cementerio v8 setup. So whenever you need to call upon Pandora, she’ll be restoring/reflashing 5.50 GEN-B2 instead of 5.00 M33.

Download: XGEN Updater / XGEN Pandora V2

- source: pspgen

Calling all devs, especially those well-versed in Ruby. Welcome to the game — Kode’s Joyau (read: Jewel, in English).

Joyau is a Ruby interpreter for the PlayStation Portable. Similar to that of Lua you’ll code in Ruby and crunch that code using the supplied EBOOT, which acts as the script interpreter. Kode notes the documentation is currently incomplete; however, you can learn how things work by trial and error and using the provided samples.

Things you may need and/or should know:

1. Copy the “script.rb” file (your Ruby code) into the same directory as the Joyau EBOOT.
2. The Joyau EBOOT is compiled with PSP_FW_VERSION = 371.
3. Try LEDA or Time Machine if you’re experiencing problems with executing the EBOOT.

Current features:

• A working sprite system;
• A particles generator (just a front end to the devslib one in fact);
• A scrolling class;
• Some audio function (really basic though, I’ve to work on that… I’ll try with OpenAL to provide ogg support at least);
• Also, text manipulation (drawing text, …);
• Possibility to draw basic forms (Circle, rect, …);
• Some things provided by Ruby itself.

Download: Joyau v0.4: Ruby Interpreter for the PSP

Source code & samples via GitHub.

- source: ps2dev

Perhaps this is the reason behind Sony issuing PSP Firmware Update 5.51… A German developer who goes by the name of Miche2245 has discovered a Save Game vulnerability in PSP Firmware 5.50. Currently the Japanese version of Monster Hunter Freedom 2 and the English version of Need for Speed: Underground work.

The exploit you may download below is for Monster Hunter 2. Once executed by loading the save game you can then utilize ChickHEN — the homebrew enabler — under PSP Firmware 5.50.

Props Miche2245. Nice work.

Download: FW 5.50 SaveGame (Monster Hunter Freedom 2) Exploit

- source: pspking.de

Booyaka! Just what you’ve been waiting for… No, it’s not the next M33 CFW — it’s Custom Firmware 5.03GEN-A for Team Typhoon’s ChickHEN. It offers all the benefits of 5.02GEN-A, plus the following –

• PSP-3000 and PSP-2000 v3 Support
• PSOne Game Support
• ISO/UMD Backup Support
• GEN VSH MENU
• Recovery in VSH available (some bugs remain – see the README)
• Access to PSN

How to install 5.03GEN-A:

1. Connect your PSP to the computer via USB when you have loaded ChickHEN R2
2. Unzip 5.03GEN-A
3. Double click on “LAUNCH-ME.exe” (GUI)
4. PSP Model: depending on your PSP, choose the option PSP-2000 or PSP-3000
5. Mode: Choose option FULL
6. PSP Install: Choose option YES
7. Push START
8. The files are copied on your PSP
9. Disconnect the PSP from USB
10. Launch the main EBOOT.PBP using ChickHEN R2 (only R2! NOT R1!).
11. When the app loads, press L or R to flash the firmware in your flash. YOU ONLY NEED MAKE IT ONE TIME!
12. Press CIRCLE to reboot in the custom firmware.

Props to those over at pspgen and everyone else involved — real nice work. If you’re English speaking and need help, refer to this thread.

Download:
ChickHEN R2
Custom Firmware 5.03GEN-A for ChickHEN R2

- source: pspgen

Board up your windows, ready your bunker, and be sure to equip your PSP — there’s a homebrew shit storm comin’ in hot. That’s right, with a maximum of 34 knots (or higher) is Team Typhoon with ChickHEN R2 — the Homebrew Enabler. And this time it ain’t no joke; R2 actually enables homebrew, for real.

ChickHEN R2 changes:

• Now supports homebrew
• Homebrew Support enhanced
• Tiff image blocking in HEN (displays unsupported)

ChickHEN Discussion Thread

Download: ChickHEN Homebrew Enabler R2

- source: davee-x

Update: Ok, try this… It’s an unofficial fix from maibrithahn; re-download ChickHEN below. Apparently an official fix will be issued tomorrow.

Update: Well… I just tried it, and funny enough, it doesn’t work… You’re dumped into the HEN environment; however, homebrew is not enabled. After further investigation it seems I’m not the only one experiencing this. Stay tuned.

The slump is over PSP-3000 owners — Team Typhoon has released their much-anticipated Homebrew Enabler — ChickHEN R1.

ChickHEN takes advantage of MaTiAz’s discovered TIFF exploit enabling all styles of homebrew to be executed on PSP-1000, 2000, and now 3000 models. When ChickHEN is initialized it performs a kernel exploit and reboots the PSP into HEN mode; ChickHEN remains resident in memory allowing you to launch your homebrew from the XMB like it ain’t no thang.

What ChickHEN does NOT do:

• Run ISO, CSO, or any other form of UMD backup
• Run PSX Games
• Touch The Flash
• Allow the use of Custom Firmware
• Load plugins

How to use ChickHEN:

1. First off use the supplied TIFF image and place it in the PSP>PHOTO Directory.
2. Copy h.bin over to the MS ROOT and safely remove device.
3. Scroll over to the PHOTO icon on the XMB and click the ChickHEN folder and wait. (This will not work the first time, you may have to just use a method of loading that works for you but this is what we have found most efficient).
4. If all goes well the screen should blank out and flash green showing that the HEN is loaded and all is well.
5. Wait for your PSP to reboot and check your PSP’s system software. It should now display: “5.03 ChickHEN”.
6. Scroll on over to GAME and enjoy some Homebrew!

ChickHEN Discussion Thread

Download: ChickHEN Homebrew Enabler (Unofficial Fix)

- source: davee-x

The same patch that sped up your Internet browsing experience is now available for JK108’s release of SofiyaCat’s PSPTube — and again we can thank Ardatan for that… Included in the package are both Ultimate PSPTube 2.0 and the HighMemoryMod loader app.

Download: Ultimate PSPTube 2.0 w/ HighMemoryMod Loader

- source: dcemu

…And here it is! AhMan has unveiled his latest iR Shell with the highly anticipated advanced multi-tasking feature. Keep in mind; this is for the Slim only. Fat users should stick with iR Shell 4.92.

iR Shell 5.0 allows you to run two applications simultaneously and switch between them with a hot key. I strongly encourage you look over the included “Release_Notes.txt” or follow the source link. There are plenty of usage and compatibility notes concerning iR Shell’s advanced multi-tasking capabilities.

Download:
iR Shell v5.0 (Slim only)
iR Shell Skin Pack
USBHostFS / NetHostFS (for Windows/Linux/Mac…)

Donate to AhMan

- source: irshell.org

Back at it… MaTiAz & FreePlay have released a “Hello World” demonstration, as well as the SDK used to build said homebrew demo, for the newly discovered GripShift vulnerability.

Now coined the Sparta exploit, here’s what you should know: for the moment, you cannot downgrade or install a custom firmware with this, you may only enjoy Sparta-compiled homebrew and hope Sparta later leads to kernel mode access.

And finally, another video for your viewing pleasure –

FAQ
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Q: Will this allow downgrading?
A: No, because this is an usermode exploit and functions required to downgrade are only available in kernel mode.

Q: Why the name?
A: Because the original exploit was found by overwriting the player name with "this is spartaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa".

Q: Can/Will Sony block this?
A: Yes.

Q: I wanna make homebrew using the exploit. How?
A: Get FreePlay's GS SDK: http://tinyurl.com/sparta-sdk. It has some constraints though, check the readme. The Hello World was written with it.

Download:
The Sparta SDK
Hello World (for the Sparta Exploit)

– source: lan.st