Rcomage v1.0.1:

• fix crash with WAV -> VAG conversion
• fix sound clipping issues with WAV -> VAG conversion (fix appears to work, but I really haven’t looked at it much)
• added ability for compile function to read from stdin
• use \ for directory separators on Windows
• slight speedup with gimconv (no longer invokes the cmd shell)
• ‘–xml-only’ switch for dumping removed, use ‘–resdir -’ instead
• fix bugs relating to handling XML files with resource dumping disabled
• minor changes to messages
• GUI will attempt to use relative paths instead of always relying on absolute paths
• fix folder creation bug in GUI

Returning to the top of the PSP theming game is ZiNgA BuRgA with Rcomage v1.0.0. You have probably seen or used custom PSP themes created with this tool; however, its public release was postponed due to conflicting schedules, you know how it is…

ZiNgA notes –

…since this is a bit of a rushed release, there’s a number of “suboptimal” things done here, such as me not really checking stuff (so if you find issues, please report so I can fix). Sanity checking in the code really sucks, so it should be easy to stuff up the program too, but please still report these so that I know where to prioritise checks.

I reckon you should probably report issues via the source link.

It’s also mentioned that Rcomage, some day, will ultimately replace RCO Editor, another tool used for RCO manipulation. So if you wanna get your hands dirty and experiment with PSP theming; I suggest you check RCO Editor out too.

Download: Rcomage v1.0.1

- source: endlessparadigm

Over the last week or two you likely saw test builds floating around cyberspace, and now today it’s final: M@x and Sleepper’s PSPKVM v0.5.4. Oh, I should mention Anweifeng and AJ Milne too — they’re new to the PSPKVM team.

PSPKVM is a port of SUN’s phoneME Feature enabling MIDP/JavaME applications on your PlayStation Portable.

Personally I use PSPKVM + Opera Mini instead of the [shitty] PSP NetFront browser. Would you believe ACCESS CO., LTD, the company who authors/maintains NetFront, sicced their lawyers on us for hosting this. That’s some bullshit! Anyway, that’s neither here nor there… Enjoy PSPKVM!

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Attention PSP-3000 owners, or those less fortunate sporting a TA-088v3-enabled 2000; a new custom firmware has been scheduled for release come Halloween day. I’m talking about Team GEN and CFW 5.03 GEN-B.

Considering it’s been awhile I’ll give you a little background; you know, in case you’re new to this… Back in May Team Typhoon released ChickHEN — the homebrew enabler — enabling homebrew on PSP-2000 TA-088v3 and PSP-3000 models running firmware 5.03. Shortly after we witnessed a flurry of CFWEnabler updates from Becus25 and Xenogears, which of course, you guessed it, enabled select custom firmware features — plugins, ISOs, etc. After a few of those, Team GEN showed up, and just like a mother abandoning her newborn, leaves 5.03 GEN-A on the scenes doorstep. Becus25 and Xenogears continued on while GEN focused on other successful endeavours. Now we’re left with today and the future that is Custom Firmware 5.03 GEN-B.

PSP Custom Firmware 5.03 GEN-B will feature:

• PSP-2000 v3 and PSP-3000 support
• PS1/PSOne game compatibility
• Run protected UMDs/backups
• Run 5.55+ required UMDs/backups
• GEN VSH MENU
• Recovery in VSH

In the meantime, get a head start by downloading:

ChickHEN R2

and:

CFWEnabler 3.60 or Custom Firmware 5.03 GEN-A.

- source: pspgen

Game Categories Revised v8 —

It’s the same must-have plugin you know and love, only this time, Context Menu Mode has been improved and now displays more than just 4 items. As well, v8 adds the ability to hide the uncategorized category should your homebrew be, well, uncategorized… And if it is, I gotta ask: Hello McFly!? Anybody home? Why are you using this plugin in the first place? That’s a rhetorical question, so whatever the circumstance, enjoy Bubbletune’s Game Categories v8.

Uncategorized ‘brew can be hidden by creating an empty file called “gc_hide_uncategorized.txt” in ms0:/seplugins.

Game Categories v8 Changes:

• UTF-8 support was not correctly implemented for language files, fixed.
• Improved Context Menu Mode, now shows a larger number of items instead of only four.
• Added ability to completely hide uncategorized even if there are files floating around (see readme for instructions).
• Tried to fix a rather strange crash that occured in all sorts of instances.

Download: Game Categories Revised v8

- source: bubbletune

Yoshihiro and Team GEN follow up with the quickness and release the Quick Updater for the much-anticipated 5.50 GEN-D2.

 

And the change log says…

• Evangelion anti-CFW patch fix
• Fix Wlan TKIP in game loop: pes 2009, fifa, motorstorm, GTA:CW etc.
• Fix video output with 5.5X and 6.X games like GTA Chinatowns War
• Fixed recovery menu with make Pandora and make battery normal
• Removed splash screen http://www.pspgen.com but you have another spash screen in red color for let you know if the decrypter work

And a few notes concerning select games:

• If Evangelion doesn’t work: Skip the intro.
• Use your own ISO and not a downloaded/pirated one. They’re gutted and often crap.
• If Full Metal Alchemist doesn’t work: At first launch create your profile. When done, choose an option like “free Battle Mode” and you are then returned to the start menu with an alert “Caution.” At this point, quit and relaunch. All works fine now because the profile was created.

Download:
Custom Firmware 5.50 GEN-D
Custom Firmware 5.50 GEN-D2

- source: pspgen

Bang! Pow! Boom! It’s Team GEN who makes the scene pound; Yoshihiro, GENyUS all around in surround sound. So get up out your seat and put your hands together for Custom Firmware 5.50 GEN-D.

$10 PayPal to the first person who correctly identifies that first sentence (or remixed lyric). Colin got it.

Don’t let the earlier 5.50 GEN-C release scare you now… Quality assurance ensures GEN-D will knock your mismatched socks right off your stankin’ feet. Or at least we hope. Updating now… I’ll keep you posted.

All right, all right… Everything checks out… The install went smoothly; mind you, my settings (flash1) were reset… Perhaps that’s because I updated from the dreaded 5.50 GEN-C. Nonetheless, my games and homebrew continue to work; MotorStorm UMD and others requiring 5.55+ run without any patching… Woot woot.

CFW 5.50 GEN-D Features:

• All features of 5.50 GEN-B2 are available.
• Ability to run 5.51+ games without having to patch them (UMD or ISO).
• Possibility to launch PSN demos requiring 5.51+ without having to patch them (as MGS for example).
• Possibility to connect to the Playstation Store by using MEDIAGO, to retrieve games and goodies without having to install Fake USB or other complicated stuff.
• Possibility to use the XGEN Updater to install the official firmware 6.10 (use it only if you have a Pandora XGEN to be able to return later in Custom firmware)
• 480×272 AVC Videos are supported

The option to accelerate memory stick access is coming… As well an iR Shell patch, I think.

Download: Custom Firmware 5.50 GEN-D

- source: pspgen

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