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July 26th, 2006, 02:00 Posted By: BrooksyX
Taken from http://strmnnrmn.blogspot.com/ :
Further dynarec optimisation
I've spent the last couple of evenings working on adding support for additional instructions to the dynamic recompiler. With every instruction I add, the generated code becomes a bit more efficient as I can avoid various bookeeping work (such as flushing all the cached registers out to memory.)
I've added code to handle the following ops:
* MULT, MULTU (multiply, multiply unsigned)
* DIV, DIVU (divide, divide unsigned)
* MFLO, MFHI (move from lo/hi)
* MTLO, MTHI (move to lo/hi)
* LB, LBU (load byte, load byte unsigned)
* LH, LHU (load halfword, load halfword unsigned)
So far I'm seeing around a 5-6% speedup with these changes (on top of the 10-12% speedup I talked about on Sunday). I am generating slightly more code as a result of this work, but given the large savings I made over the weekend this isn't much of an issue.
My next job is to look at optimising the remaining load/store instructions - I just have LWU/SB/SH to do (ignoring the 64 bit instructions for now). Once that's done I'm going to have a look at optimising sequences of load/store operations by caching the base address between uses. I think that should give a significant speed up for memory intensive chunks of code.
-StrmnNrmn
Awesome news for the N64 emulator for the PSP 
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July 26th, 2006, 01:53 Posted By: wraggster
Uberone has released a new version of his Homepage creator for the PSP, heres the info:
Call me a liar if you may it has been around a week since i said i would release the newest version of PHC. Well here it is the much anticipated PHC v1.5(LOL anticipated).
Most of the time no one even bothers to read a file in all capital letters. This file is know as the README. I decided to just copy it all here so there is no confusion
First off a few people seemed to get confused from the last release. They though this would automatically make the links go into your bookmarks. All this does is make a custom page with custom links that you have to assign as your home page. To assign it as your home page navigate your browser to file:/home.html
then go into tools>Settings>Home Page Settings>Use Current Page.
Whats everything means.
--Linking Text and Links--
Linking text is the text that you click on to take you to the site you entered in the "Link" box.
--Background Color--
Background color is pretty much self explanatory. You can put color codes, RGB, or just the name of the color.
Example if wanted to display the background as red i would type "Red", "#FF0000", or "RGB(255,0,0)"
Sites for RGB colors can be found here http://www.pitt.edu/~nisg/cis/web/cgi/rgb.html
Sites for Color Codes can be found here http://webmonkey.com/webmonkey/reference/color_codes/
++New features.++
MANY Bug fixes
Ability to add a background color
No more easter egg
Solves world hunger
Or...wait maybe the last one isn't included in this version
++Upcoming Features++
Colored text links (most likely next version).
Ability to have a background picture.
Will detect links from last input and not delete them every time program is used
Solving world hunger.
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July 26th, 2006, 01:46 Posted By: wraggster
Article Via PSPFanboy
Back in April, a supposedly leaked release list from Bethesda Software, showed PS3 and PSP versions of the insanely popular Xbox 360 & PC RPG, Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion. The rumor was squashed when Bethesda commented: "At present, we have no announced plans to bring Oblivion to any platforms other than PC or Xbox 360." Well, the rumors of a PSP version of Oblivion are back, most notably because EBGames now shows a product listing for said rumored product. With the rumors of a PSP version of Half-Life 2 abound, maybe there's a lot more power in the PSP than we could've ever imagined.
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July 26th, 2006, 01:45 Posted By: wraggster
Ive followed the news around various hacking sites and it seems its true that Sonys UMD Tools otherwise known as UMD Composer have been leaked onto the internet, the set contains:
System File Editor 1.0
UMD Image Checker 1.10
UMD Image Generator 1.2.7
UMD Stream Composer 1.5
UMD Stream Viewer 1.5
Youll need to have some good understanding of the Japanese language to use the tools and also because they are official tools they are illegal for any site to host or post a link to the files.
Still interesting though.
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July 26th, 2006, 01:39 Posted By: wraggster
Article from Kotaku
It looks like Sony has is finally starting to wake up to the massive potential of LocationFree TV on the Playstation Portable. Last night the company sent out a poll to members of the Playstation Underground asking for impressions on the service which can transmit live television to a Playstation Portable via WiFi and an overpriced gadget.
The poll, which is on the jump, specifically asks if Underground members haven't purchased the device necessary to watch television on their PSP because they are waiting to see if it will be built into the Playstation 3. As you've probably noticed, if you're a regular reader of Kotaku, this is one of my favorite pet theories.
The poll also asks how much a gamer would be willing to pay for an add-on that would let you watch television or a DVD player wirelessly on your PSP and about the viability of the TiVoGo Service which the PSP can make use of.
It certainly looks like Sony is finally pulling their heads out of the hole and starting to think about ways to make the Playstation Portable a more viable multimedia platform.
I'm not worried about the games for the PSP, I know they will come and have been coming, but multimedia is really going to take some work.
Hit the jump for all of the poll questions. Brian Crecente
Dear PlayStation® Underground™ member,
Have you heard about Sony's LocationFree™ wireless service or TiVo's TiVoToGo™ service? Do you know that you can watch regular television, DVDs and the Internet on your PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system? We're wondering what PSP system owners know about this new technology, and whether or not you think it's a cool idea. Tell us your thoughts. Simply take our short survey.
Sincerely,
The PlayStation Underground
How long have you owned your PSP®(PlayStation®Portable) system?
Less than 6 months
6 months to 1 year
Over 1 year
Prior to our email, did you know that you can stream TV programs from your home to anywhere you have access to the Internet on your PSP system using LocationFree™ from Sony?
Yes
No
Which do you view as the biggest benefit of using LocationFree TV?
Access to live TV content
Ease of use
Access to DVDs while traveling
Cost of system
Access to DVR programs
Other
Do you use LocationFree to watch TV content on your PSP system?
Yes
No
What is your primary reason for not purchasing LocationFree?
Need more information
Too expensive
Waiting to see if the PLAYSTATION®3 will act as a LocationFree device
No ability to access a wireless hotspot
Not aware of the LocationFree wireless service
Not interested
Other
How much would you expect to pay for the LocationFree device?
$100 - $150
$151 - $200
$201 - $250
$251 - $300
$301 - $350
$351 - $400
$400+
Prior to our email, did you know that you can view saved TV programs on your PSP system using TiVo's TiVoToGo™ service?
Yes
No
Which do you view as the biggest benefit of using TiVoToGo for the PSP system?
Access to my TiVo content
Ability to watch TV when and where I want
Ease of use
Using the latest portable technology
Viewing TiVo content on the PSP system screen
Other
Do you use the TiVoToGo service for your PSP system?
Yes
No
What flat fee would you expect to pay for the TiVoToGo service?
$0
$1 - $10
$11 - $20
$21 - $30
$31 - $40
$40+
What is your primary reason for not using the TiVoToGo service for your PSP system?
Don't know enough about it/need more information
I don't have a TiVo DVR that supports TiVoToGo
Ease of use/no wireless router setup
Waiting to see if the PS3 will be able to transfer saved video to my PSP system
Use a different service/method to watch video on my PSP system
Lack of hard drive on PSP system
Not aware of the TiVoToGo service
Not interested
Don't own a TiVo
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July 26th, 2006, 01:11 Posted By: wraggster
Via Gamespot
Densha de Go! Pocket Toukaidousen Hen for the Sony PlayStation Portable will allow tired, bored Japanese train commuters the luxury of at least trying out a different commute. According to news agency Goo, this installment of the railroad simulation covers the Tokkaido Line, which connects the scenic cities of Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, and Kobe--an area that covers 28 train stations and 75.9 kilometers of track. A variety of trains, from locals and expresses to sleeping cars, will be available.
This latest title will adopt some elements that made Densha de Go! Final for the PlayStation 2 a success, such as assuming the role of conductor rather than driver. The scoring system uses the Chain System found in Final, which awards a score multiplier that increases if the player continuously does well. The game will also have an easier Enjoy mode for those seeking less simulation and more action. Densha de Go! Pocket Toukaidousen Hen will go on sale in Japan July 27 for 3,990 yen (about US $34).
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July 26th, 2006, 01:07 Posted By: wraggster
Via Gamespot
Sony's Greatest Hits program, where top-selling older titles are rereleased with new packaging and a budget price tag, was officially introduced to the PlayStation Portable today. Effective immediately, five of Sony's first-party PSP games--Wipeout Pure, Twisted Metal: Head On, Ape Escape: On the Loose, ATV Offroad Fury: Blazin' Trails, and Hot Shots Golf: Open Tee--are available for a suggested retail price of $19.99.
While the first wave of hits is limited to first-party games from around the time of the system's March 2005 launch, Sony has said that third-party games will achieve Greatest Hits status later this year. Specifically, Lumines, Untold Legends: Brotherhood of the Blade, Tony Hawk's Underground 2 Remix, Midnight Club 3: DUB Edition, and Star Wars Battlefront II are all due to go easier on gamers' wallets.
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July 25th, 2006, 21:01 Posted By: motz
PsPmad has released his XxPsPmadxX Custom Firmware Patch v0.1. Here is what he has said about this release:
This Custom Firmware was tested by me. *You will still use it at your own risk*
this Custom Firmware includes Autobooting Button configuration. which means you
will be able to choose which button you would like to push to autoboot your
favorite Homebrew,Emulator,and ect....
-Release Note-
Autobooting Button configuration
RTRIGGER enters Recovery Mode ("Thanks Harleyg for his Recovery 0.2")
Look in the config file for more information.
* No kxploit
* No corrupt icons
* No intro
-Available Button Configurations-
UP
DOWN
LEFT
RIGHT
TRIANGLE
CROSS
SQUARE
CIRCLE
SELECT
START
HOME
NOTE
HOLD
LTRIGGER
*rtrigger is used for Recovery mode so i didnt implement it*
-Next Release-
Autobooting Combo Button configuration (ex. R+L autoboot)
You can check out the thread and download here.
Enjoy! 
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July 25th, 2006, 20:52 Posted By: wraggster
NJ has updated his Capcom CPS1 emulator for the PSP to Beta 1, heres the translated whats new:
beta 1
< Bug correction > slammast (mbomber) correcting the bug which has been frozen.
slammast (mbomber) the button of Key Configuration only two correcting the bug which is not indicated.
Portion of sprite is not indicated with such as punisher correcting the bug where.
pang3 (Euro/Japan) correcting the bug which cannot be started with EEPROM error.
varth (US) correcting the bug which cannot be started.
Correcting the bug whose early button setting is strange with [kuizugemu].
< It tried not to be able to start the game which becomes operational failure with additional modification > MAME.
The fact that it becomes the object is the following four: Turning the picture, it tried to be able to indicate the game of kodb, sf2m1, sf2m2 and the sf2m3 vertical picture.
Only the corresponding game the item of Rotate Screen is added by Game Configuration, initial value has become Yes. Because the picture resolution of PSP is not enough, considerably the picture becomes small, but please be patient.
Furthermore, originally in order the monitor to play, in vertical ranging former side it is the picture where the picture which faces is correct. When we would like to reset to this picture, please designate Rotate Screen as No.
It tried to do the picture flip emulation of CPS. It becomes effective to the case where item of specification is modified with setting the Dip Switch, but it is not necessary usually to operate.
When indicatory direction of the picture is modified, in combination with the input button to direction, it tried to modify automatically..
Yep the translation is rubbish, with any luck someone will do a better job and insert that later 
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July 25th, 2006, 20:42 Posted By: wraggster
Analysts, schmanalysts. Punch Jump news posted an article Friday regarding Sony's manufacturing costs for the PS3 and the outcome, determined by analysts. Each PS3 unit, regardless of the SKU, costs Sony $750 dollars to manufacture. After a year, the analysts predict, Sony will get hit with a $2 billion deficit. To Sony, that may not be much, but that really is a damage dealing amount regardless of your company's current position.
Sony expects to make up for the pitfall with positive game sales. If their expectations fall short, there's danger to be had. Especially since manufacturing and development costs are high,
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July 25th, 2006, 19:41 Posted By: wraggster
News from Play Asia:
Weekly Special: Capcom's 2D PlayStation2™ fighter Capcom Fighting Jam at US$ 12.90 only - offer valid for 1 week
The ultimate head-to-head brawler! Capcom® Fighting Jam™ includes popular characters from five classic titles in the Street Fighter® and other Capcom series: Street Fighter II®, Darkstalkers®, Street Fighter® III, Red Earth and Street Fighter® Alpha. Players must strategically use their combat systems to defeat their opponentas they square off in battle. The character change system allows players to choose a combatant for each round of the battle. Choosing the right fighter based on the strengths of the fighting systems will be the key to victory!
Capcom's 2D PlayStation2™ fighter Capcom Fighting Jam (aka. Capcom Fighting Evolution) is now available at discounted US$ 12.90 only.
More info / buy here --> http://www.play-asia.com/SOap-23-83-...9-en-84-n.html
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July 25th, 2006, 19:11 Posted By: wraggster
PlayStation 3 will "last 10 years" thanks to its choice of Blu-ray as its optical disc format, according to the graphics chip company that has worked on both PS3 and the original Xbox.
PS3 will last longer than its competitors as the Blu-ray Disc is the future of high-density storage, Jen-Hsun Huang, CEO of graphics chip company nVidia, told US site Mercury News. The tech boss said it would be an "impossible scenario" for any company to "announce a games console for the next 10 years and not have Blu-ray," and he believes that this will be evident when consumers choose their next-gen console.
If this turns out to be true it partly backs up Sony's claims that its technology is 'future proof', with most games consoles becoming outdated in around five years.
Huang then explained that Sony will be able to make up ground on Xbox 360, despite being released much later and delaying its development so that it could include Blu-ray, stating, "when [PS3] comes out, it's going to look so much more advanced than last-generation game consoles."
The CEO also mentioned that nVidia is "a good 10 years" away from photorealistic graphics, which is good timing, as that's when it seems we could be expecting PS4.
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July 25th, 2006, 15:24 Posted By: wraggster
Via Eurogamer
Rockstar shed a tiny bit more light on Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories this week, revealing that it will cost $49.99 in the US and Ł34.99 in the UK, and releasing the box artwork for both territories.
The game's due out on PSP in October (17th in the US and 20th in Europe), but Rockstar's been pretty tight-lipped about it so far, other than to say the game will feature "a new storyline, new missions and gameplay" - the same line it took with the PSP's Liberty City Stories, of course.
The UK box art suggests that at least a couple of familiar characters will be returning - again aping the style of LCS, which was set before the storyline of Grand Theft Auto III, and featured turns from younger versions of characters like Donald Love.
UK box artwork.
Indeed, there are plenty of parallels between LCS and VCS - the concept, the release timing, the developer (Rockstar Leeds) - and this has led to suggestions that it will follow its predecessor onto PlayStation 2 after a spell of PSP exclusivity.
Rockstar hasn't answered our questions about that yet. If it follows the LCS pattern though, expect VCS to retail at full price on PSP and reappear later for a budget-like figure on PS2. Indeed, Rockstar billed LCS on PS2 as a chance for the larger PS2 installed base to play the game for the first time, so unless PSP sales go up by about 80 million in the next 12 months we'd be very surprised by its continued absence from PS2 shelves.
Particularly, of course, since Grand Theft Auto IV is still over a year away, and on next- rather than current-gen formats, and therefore unlikely to see its sales cannibalised by the earlier release of a PS2 VCS.
We'll let you know more about Vice City Stories when they write it down for us on big cardboard signs and wave it in front of our faces so we don't have to move much.
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July 25th, 2006, 15:20 Posted By: wraggster
New From Divineo China
Talismoon hands free car mount for PSP (cradle holder) is made out of the toughest material to ensure quality holding and a long lasting product.
Very simple to install, it keeps your PSP at reach while driving or just sitting in the car. With all the applications available and soon coming on PSP, it is a great accessory for the PSP hard core user!
And as always with Talismoon, it comes with a low price tag for such quality product!
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July 25th, 2006, 15:17 Posted By: wraggster
New From Divineo China
Features:
- One chip for v1-V16 (ie works with Jap/NTSC/Pal)
- Auto Boot all media
- DVD All CODE *
- 21 Wire Installation
- Boot from browser
- Direct Boot of DVD9 Games
- Plays PS2 original imports
- Plays PS2 Backups on HK Silvers
- Plays PS2 Backups of originals (cdr/dvdr)
- Plays PS2 EA Backups (Without Patch)
- Plays PS2 Original Imports EA Sport
- Gameshark / Action Replay compatible
- The ability to disable the modchip.
- Plays PSX originals/imports/backups
*( as long as your PS2 supports the relevant TV system standards)
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July 25th, 2006, 15:06 Posted By: wraggster
nVidia chief Jen-Hsun Huang has gone on record with the San Jose Mercury News to sing the praises of the PS3 and its associated Blu-ray technology, even going so far as to call the console's delay to incorporate Sony's next-gen disk format a 'master stroke'.
The nVidia CEO was supremely confident that the company had backed the right horse this time around after his nVidia originally supplied the GPU for Xbox One, while this time it's providing GPUs for both the Nintendo Wii and Sony's PlayStation 3.
Huang said, "I don't think that working with Sony is wrong. There is no way that is going to be wrong. There are many wonderful things that Sony did. I'm excited that they made Blu-ray high-definition storage as a standard part of the PlayStation 3 platform."
Huang continued, "To postpone it by a few months so they could include Blu-Ray was a master stroke. When that comes out, it's going to look so much more advanced than last-generation game consoles. I think that was a wonderful call on their part."
The nVidia chief also had a warning for Microsoft saying, "I'm not sure how Microsoft is going to do in this transition. They are clever and they will figure out a way. I'll make a prediction that Xbox 360 can't possibly be a DVD-only device by Christmas of next year."
Huang also believes that Blu-ray is the format that is set to dominate proceedings for the next decade, opining, "The important thing is you cannot announce a game console for the next ten years and not have Blu-Ray ...If I'm going to buy a next-generation game console, I'm going to buy a console with next-generation media. It's going to last ten years."
The nVidia boss isn't apparently bothered by the PS3's uber price tag either, making a direct comparison to the PS2's price point when it was launched, "PlayStation 2 was launched seven years ago in Japan at about $399. If you use inflation, it's the same price, approximately."
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July 25th, 2006, 15:05 Posted By: D0N
Most of you will probably know by now that Rockstar will be releasing a sequel to the massive hit, GTA Liberty City Stories. We now understand that the US will see the game on October 17th of this year, while the UK can get their hands on a copy three days later. The box art was found on the official website, and it looks like this:
I'm sure we'll all be looking forward to the release of this, and don't worry, I'm sure Booster will have updated his Devhook a few good times before then, to let you play it on 1.5!
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July 25th, 2006, 15:03 Posted By: wraggster
It's been all quiet on the Metal Gear front since the stunning fourth instalment was detailed at this year's E3. But despite being in the thick of development, series mastermind Hideo Kojima recently found time to attend the San Diego Comic Con, where one intrepid message board user managed to extract a few fresh tidbits of MGS4 info.
According to the photo-filled message board post, Kojima revealed at the Comic Con that MGS4 will be fully playable at next year's E3, dashing any hopes of hands-on action at this year's Tokyo Game Show. Apparently, Kojima also blurted that the MGS4 team is aiming for 1080p support in the game at Sony's request, and that he is currently trying out several ideas with the PS3's motion sensing controller, including using it to snap enemy's necks.
Talking about his other big series, Kojima also apparently revealed that he has an idea for a new Zone of the Enders game, which should please fans fearing poor sales had put an end to the series.
In other MGS-related news, Kojima Productions also revealed today its plans for the Leipzig Games Convention, where no less than four MGS titles will be on show. Guns of the Patriots will apparently be represented via a "spectacular video trailer," although it's unclear at this point whether it will be a new trailer of simply a rehash of what we've seen at E3. Brand new we'd suspect and indeed hope.
We'll be on hand at the Leipzig Games Convention next month to find out.
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