Update: Bug fixes, bug fixes, and more bug fixes…

• Bug where you couldn’t have more than 200 roms in the ROMS folder or the emulator would crash is now fixed. (I tested with 800 roms in there)
• Bug where the emulator would freeze then hard-power-off your PSP after trying to load more than 3 roms is now fixed. (I tried loading rom after rom at least 12 times with no issues)
• Bug where you couldn’t return to the menu after running a game is now fixed. (thank god lol)
• Bug where emulator would hard-power-off PSP when exiting rather than return to the Xmb is now fixed (both in file menu and main menu)
• Bug where the emulator wouldn’t start on Gen firmware fixed (tested by myself on 5.50GenC and Cmbeke on 5.50GenB)
• Possible minor speedups from code cleanup.
• Removed the intro screen for now. (will be configurable in the next build)

And if you grabbed R2 elsewhere, please download the new R2.1 release. It fixes another bug when loading a new rom.

Zack dips into the emulation pot and cooks up his own SNES (or Super Nintendo) emulator based off Rukka’s Snes9xTyl recipe. And of course it all stems from Laxer3a and YoyoFR’s work. So props to all involved and to all downloading this fine release.

Personally I’m not finding much difference between this version and the version released last week. We demonstrated Clay Fighter 2 here and in terms of FPS and speed, Snes9X Euphoria R1 pretty much delivers the same bang.

Zack notes –

At the moment you will only see the speedups with the following setting… Renderer: PSP Accelerated, and to get more juice: Frameskip @ 2/3

Download: Snes9X Euphoria R2.1

- source: retroemu

- dicussion: psp-hacks forums

Update: Ok, so 5.50 GEN-C is cursed… GENyUS and Yoshihiro are working to get GEN-D out the door. Don’t turn that dial; stick around.

Update: Way too many problems… Download pulled. 5.50 GEN-C2 coming soon.

My PSP just finished flashing Yoshihiro’s 5.50 GEN-C… Sadly PlayStation Store access remains blocked. Otherwise, it is what it is… Play 5.55+ required games without the tedious prerequisites — decrypting, patching, rebuilding… You know.

Only install 5.50 GEN-C on PSP-1000 and PSP-2000 models. Do not install on a PSP-3000 or any PSP with a TA-88V3 board.

Note: If the XMB freezes after installing this update, boot (holding R-Trigger) into the recovery console and browse to Advanced -> Format flash1 and reset settings.

Another note: Personally, I don’t recommend updating just yet… Refer to the comments to see what I mean. Although, you can be a sport and install it, report bugs you encounter, and Pandora back afterward. Expect a patch or two soon as well as an option to speed up memory stick access.

Download: Custom Firmware 5.50 GEN-C

- source: pspgen

I’m in a bit of a rush but without a doubt y’all need to check this out… From an anonymous Japanese developer (anyone know his/her name?) is Super Nintendo (SNES) emulation at its finest. I’m talking vast speed improvements and the likes… Get it and enjoy your weekend. I’m out, for now…

Man, Super Nintendo box art sure brings back the memories…

Download: s9xTYLmecm 091011-4

- source: pspgen

Mediumgauge; PSP Filer version 6.4… It’s the best way to manage files and directories — on your memory stick, flash0, flash1, etc. — when you’re PC/USB-less. And not only that — PSP Filer is a full-fledged file manager… Open binaries, decompress archives, the list goes on…

I’d make another video showcasing the radness that is PSP Filer, but unfortunately I don’t have my Slim handy, so this same old screenshot will have to do for now.

PSP Filer v6.4 changes:

• Supported to extract 7-zip archive.
  (file size in archive should be less than PSP memory)

Download: PSP Filer v6.4

- donate / source: mediumgauge

A good laugh is always healthy… Stay in good health; check this Mega64 video.

I bet this’ll happen, or something vastly similar, to some kid somewhere come Christmas morning. Hopefully it gets YouTubed too.

Game Categories v7 Update:

• Should have finally isolated and fixed the crash that occured on some PSP’s when pressing triangle on an icon, sorry for the many updates.

Game Categories v6 Update:

• Did attempt to fix a few crashes, although I am unable to reproduce the bug on my own PSP.
• Changed name of config file to avoid issues with the new format (old config will be removed).

Awww yeeeah! It’s Bubbletune back again with the #1 PSP plugin — Game Categories Revised v5. I’ll let the video do the talking… For real, check this out –

You can’t tell me you don’t want it… So fresh and so clean with its seamless XMB integration… Nice work Bubbletune.

Game Categories v5 Changes:

• Fixed some firmware incompatibilities and related issues.
• A large number of internal changes aiming at memory conservation.
• If you change language in vsh the corresponding game_categories_xx.txt is now immediatly loaded.
• Themes which use space padding to position text should now be handled correctly.
• Introduced general support for UTF-8, including language files.
• Normal menu on Triangle for Game didn’t work in Context Mode, fixed.
• English and Japanese language codes were swapped internally, fixed.
• Plugin was causing an odd crash in Internet Search, fixed.

Download: Game Categories Revised v7

- source: bubbletune

What?! Did this just happen? After receiving an email from mist3rgrinch saying PlayStation Store access had been cut off for 5.50 GEN users I equipped my PSP-2000 and tried myself…

So be it — 5.50 GEN-B2 — access denied. Who’s got the workaround? The ol’ version.txt trick doesn’t work.

I guess we all missed this one… Released back on October 1st: Cooleyes’ PMPlayer Advance 3.0.6. There is no read me so visit this page for documentation.

I tried the newly added 3GP support and unfortunately it doesn’t quite work… Not for me anyway. Let me show you:

Yup – it just bails. You’ll also notice the total time, aspect ratio, and other info isn’t displayed. Anyone else?

Otherwise have fun with MP4s, PMPs and MKVs.

PPA Supported Formats:

• PMP Format V2( *.pmp ):
  • Video:
    AVC, main profile, level 2.1, < =480*272
    MPEG-4 Part2, < =480*272
  • Audio:
    MP3
    AAC
• MP4 Format( *.mp4 ):
  • Video:
    AVC, baseline profile, level 1.3, < =480*272
    AVC, main profile, level 2.1 or 3.0, < =720*480
    MPEG-4 Part2, < =480*272
  • Audio: AAC
• MKV Format( *.mkv ):
  • Video:
    AVC, baseline profile, level 1.3, < =480*272
    AVC, main profile, level 2.1 or 3.0, < =720*480
  • Audio: AAC

PPA 3.0.6 Changes:

• Added ASS,SSA subtitle support
• Added 3GP file support

Download: PMPlayer Advance 3.0.6

- source: cooleyes

Six (6) to the seven (7) with a point and a three (.3)… That’s PSP Filer and LuaPlayer Euphoria respectively. These are two quick bug fix updates –

1. Mediumgauge’s PSP Filer v6.3: And really, you should donate (via the source) if you find PSP Filer useful.
   • Read more…
   • Fixed RAR bug.
   • - source: geocities
2. Zack’s LuaPlayer Euphoria v7.3:
   • Read more…
   • Fixed path issue – Improved Sample…
   • - source: google code

Download:
PSP Filer v6.3
LuaPlayer Euphoria v7.3

Just a little update from Yoshihiro… Improved compatibility (for 6.xx) and bug fixes now leaves us at 5.55 & 6.00 Games Decrypter v4.

Again, Games Decrypter decrypts and patches EBOOT.BIN files from 5.55 or 6.00 required games. Once said and done you’ll be playing these titles on custom firmware 5.50 or 5.03 GEN. And if you want to take it one step further, play on 5.00 M33 using mc707’s app.

Update: Apparently v4 makes ‘em work on all custom firmwares. See Sh4d0w’s comment.

Download:
5.55 & 6.00 Games Decrypter V4
UMDGen 4.00

- source: pspgen