PlayStation Move PC support incoming?

February 1st, 2011, 17:21 Posted By: wraggster

Sony could be about to unveil official PC support for its PlayStation Move motion controller, if a Game Developers Conference panel listing is to be believed.

Kotaku has reported that Sony engineer John McCutchan will be taking to the stage at the San Francisco industry pow-wow next month for a presentation titled "Update on PlayStation Move Development".

According to the GDC site, "This talk will bring developers up to speed on developing for the PlayStation Move controller.

"We will cover developing for the new PlayStation Move Sharp Shooter accessory. We will discuss the new Move Server project that will make it possible for academics and hobbyists to develop software using the PlayStation Move controller on their own PCs."

We've contacted Sony for further clarification but failing that Eurogamer will be on site in San Francisco next month to report back on what Sony has to say.

Of course, this isn't the first time potential PC applications for the new wave of console motion controllers has been discussed in recent months. Microsoft chief Steve Ballmer recently hinted that official PC support for its Kinect peripheral wasn't far away.

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/20...pport-incoming

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PS3 "security patch" halts HDD upgrades

February 1st, 2011, 17:22 Posted By: wraggster

Gamers are reporting that Sony's recent PlayStation 3 firmware "security patch" prevents users from upgrading the console's hard disk drive.

PS3 firmware update v3.56 – released last week – was described as a "security patch" by Sony bigshot Eric Lempel.

Some speculated that it was an attempt by Sony to prevent George "Geohot" Hotz's infamous jailbreak from working.

However, reports indicated the patch itself was hacked just days after release – and now it seems it has caused problems for unsuspecting PS3 owners.

Eurogamer reader Marshall2008 took to Eurogamer's forum to spread the bad news: "At present you will get error 8002f2c5 when you change your HDD and the only way to fix it is to put the old drive back in," he wrote.

"I bought a 320GB HDD to upgrade my 120GB PS3 Slim. I stuck the drive in and got the usual message about putting in a USB drive/stick with update 3.56 or newer on. I stuck the old drive into a sata caddy formatted it and put the update on. All good so far until it gave me error 8002f225.

"Checking online it appears to be a firmware bug which screws up upgrading your HDD. Unfortunately for me I wiped the original drive so I can't just stick it back in and I will have to wait for a fix."

Eurogamer reader Joseph Bat then pointed Eurogamer towards spiralling threads on the official EU PlayStation forum.

Reports indicate the issue is restricted to the 16MB flash PlaySation 3 models – which includes the Slim. Eurogamer has contacted Sony for comment.

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/20...s-hdd-upgrades

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Yakuza 4 has over six hours of cutscenes

February 1st, 2011, 19:38 Posted By: Shrygue

via Eurogamer


Japanese gangster game Yakuza 4 comes stuffed with a mind-bending 384 minutes of cutscenes to watch. That's more than six hours worth (6.24 approximately)!

That staggering number was revealed by UK game-ratings board BBFC, which stamped SEGA's openworld crime game with an 18 rating.

Yakuza 4's total makes mincemeat of BioWare's upcoming fantasy RPG Dragon Age II, which was revealed to have 103 minutes of cutscenes last week. Killzone 3 only has 70 minutes of cutscenes - hardly worth even turning on.

Unsurprisingly, Yakuza 4 was deemed to contain "strong bloody violence and strong language". Lovely.

Eurogamer reviewed Yakuza 4 on import last April, awarding 8/10.

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Satin Silver PlayStation 3 Hits in March

February 1st, 2011, 19:42 Posted By: Shrygue

via Andriasang



Image from Andriasang

Set for limited release on March 10, the Satin Silver PlayStation 3 will be offered in 160 gigabyte (model CECH-2500A) and 320 gigabyte (model CECH-2500B SS) models. These will be priced respectively ¥29,980 and ¥34,980.

Both versions include the usual items: a Dual Shock 3, power cord, AV cable and USB cable. The bundled controller matches the system's color. A Satin Silver stand will be released simultaneously for ¥2,000.

In its press release announcing the new color, Sony noted that March is a big month for the PS3, with Dynasty Warriors 7 due out on 3/10, Motor Storm 3 and Yakuza Of the End due out on 3/17, and Haruhi Suzumiya no Tsuisou and Pro Baseball Spirits 2011 due out on 3/24.

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New PS3 Firmware Contains Backdoor

February 1st, 2011, 22:16 Posted By: wraggster

Vectormatic noted the rumor floating around that the most recent PS3 patch has a back door, and
"Sony can now remotely execute code on the PS3 as soon as you connect. This can do whatever Sony wants it to do, such as verifying system files or searching for homebrew. Sony can change the code and add new detection methods without any firmware updates.

http://hardware.slashdot.org/story/1...tains-Backdoor

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Sony Sends DMCA Takedown Notice To GitHub

February 1st, 2011, 22:20 Posted By: wraggster

Sony's war against PS3 hacking continues. On January 27, Sony Computer Entertainment America sent a DMCA takedown notice to GitHub demanding the removal of 6 repositories under the 'circumvention device' clause of the DMCA. All of the repositories in question were related to jailbreaking or homebrew development for the PS3.

http://hardware.slashdot.org/story/1...tice-To-GitHub

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'SNK Arcade Classics 0' for PSP goes deep into the back catalog

February 1st, 2011, 22:38 Posted By: wraggster



SNK Playmore has officially announced a new PSP compilation of classic games for Japan, to be released on April 21. Unlike most SNK collections (like Metal Slug Collection and SNK Arcade Classics Vol. 1) that offer games exclusive to Neo Geo, SNK Arcade Classics 0 is a collection of 20 games made by the company before the release of the Neo Geo hardware.

Yes, finally, you'll be able to get Ikari Warriors and Athena on the same disc, along with Psycho Soldier, P.O.W., and a lot of vintage SNK games we've never heard of. Find the full list after the break, as transcribed by Andriasang. Many of them were originally released in vertical format, a setup emulated on PSP by holding the device sideways.

An ESRB rating for SNK Arcade Classics 0 has been online since late 2009, suggesting that SNK has plans to release this collection stateside. Of course, the rating occurring that long ago also means SNK has had plenty of time to change its mind.

http://www.joystiq.com/2011/02/01/sn...-back-catalog/

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Sony explains the discrepancy in PS1 content between regions

February 1st, 2011, 22:46 Posted By: wraggster

Few things in this world make us angrier than the blatant inequality between the PSOne Classics catalog in the various territories said catalog is available. Sure, each region has titles which the others don't -- we're still waiting on, like, a billion Square Enix games -- but it still hurts our heart, you know? Sony's Ross McGrath recently popped into PlayStation.Blog to explain how easy it is for these games to get hung up, whether it's due to an expired license, PAL-to-NTSC compatibility or the existence of game-wrecking bugs.

McGrath added, "In some cases the original publisher of the game in the US is not the same publisher as in Europe, so publishing rights need to be secured," which some publishers aren't willing to invest in. Doesn't sound like there's much Sony can do about those -- however, the PSOne Classics emulator is constantly being updated, which should help a few of the platform's buggier titles become eligible for some trans-continental voyages.

Related note: The amount of money we would give Sony for a downloadable version of Vagrant Story has reached $80. That's where we're at.

http://www.joystiq.com/2011/02/01/so...tween-regions/

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PSP UMD games could be re-released on NGP game cards

February 1st, 2011, 23:03 Posted By: wraggster

Backwards compatibility with legacy game formats isn't the sort of make-or-break feature that determines the fate of a new hardware system, but it does score major bonus points with the manufacturer's fan base when it does work -- and elicits plenty of groans when it doesn't. When it comes to Sony's next (generation) portable the answer to "will it play my UMD games" is clearly "no" -- not even the PSP Go supports the original hardware's disc format -- but UMD owners are still hoping the company will do something about it.

Speaking with Japanese tech site Gigazine (as translated by Andriasang), a PlayStation representative reiterated that NGP will support the growing list of PSP games available in digital format from the PlayStation Store. Unsurprisingly, Sony has no plans to develop an attachable "UMD reader" for NGP (despite filing a patent that leaves open the possibility), and the UMD-to-digital "good will program" has been dead for 16 months now.

Gigazine does report that Sony mentioned plans to re-release original PSP games on the NGP's new game media (flash memory-based cards), though the representative did not detail the possibility further. Certainly, it would be a no-brainer -- even if card-based re-releases could generate some "ill will" from existing UMD owners -- and the expanded storage size of the proposed new card format suggests that old PSP games could be sold in single-card collections or added to NGP game cards as bonuses. Or how about PSP re-releases with "NGP" treatment? Admit it -- you'd buy Peace Walker again if dual-analog and touch controls were added, not to mention some MGS4-ish graphics.

http://www.joystiq.com/2011/01/31/ps...gp-game-cards/

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Why I won’t buy the NGP

February 2nd, 2011, 00:06 Posted By: wraggster

News via Wololo

Two days ago Sony revealed the NGP, PSP’s successor. The NGP is an impressively powerful portable gaming device, that will be available at the end of the year. The device looks awesome, but after giving it some thought, I think I won’t be buying it. Here are a few reasons why:

The browser will suck
The browser on the PSP sucked. It had poor flash support, memory issues, close to no javascript support… All these problems were probably because of the hardware limitations of the PSP itself but…have you seen the internet browser on the ps3? Do you like it? Youtube half works on it, and when it does work, the interface is slow as hell. Sony showed lack of ability to adapt a browser to their devices twice, I don’t see why it would be different this time. Unless they migrate to a “better” browser, maybe using Webkit (Safari), or something based on Chrome.

God knows I hate Apple, but going from the browsing experience on an iPhone/iPad to that of the PSP/PS3 is always extremely painful.

Hopefully the gyroscope + the touch screen will allow for a good “vertical” browsing kind of stuff. Otherwise the wide screen will mean more wasted space on the screen, because most sites won’t provide a “NGP enhanced” version of their site.

It will suck as a Media Player
The PSP and PS3 were advertised as not only gaming devices, but Media Centers. A machine on which you could play your videos and music easily. They both dramatically fail at that.

The psp: proprietary video format (UMD) with region locking, blocking “high def” videos in mp4 format to artificially increase the sales of UMD videos, no DivX/Xvid/ogg/… support, crappy mp3 player (abysmal playlist support, no “random play all my files” support, some perfectly fine mp3 files just won’t play, no freedom to organize your folders as you want, lack of “good” visualization plugins, no ogg support, etc…). In all fairness, one HUGE good point of the PSP mp3 player was that it played mp3s without the need for additional crapware such as iTunes for the iPod. No ebook reader (all smartphones have at least 10 of those now)

The Ps3: region locking, no support for PAL DVDs if you live in a country where NTSC is the norm, no support for divx/xvid/mkv (seriously? At least for the PSP there was the excuse of CPU power and Ram limitations…), region locking, no possibility to skip ads on DVDs/Blu rays, insanely crappy music player (same issues as the psp, bad playlist support, no possibility to play my library randomly, give me winamp dammit), region locking (did I mention this one already?).

Overall, Sony cripples their perfectly good hardware with attempts at pimping their proprietary formats, and their own stores. They don’t provide you with a way to enjoy your media files, but with a way to buy media from them. I expect the NGP to provide “rental, will work for 48h” types of videos. Fine, but clearly not what I want from a “media player”. The offer will be limited to whatever contracts Sony is able to sign, and usually for me as a foreigner in Japan, this will mean I’ll have to deal with a massive amount of pain to get my French or American movies to work.

The NGP probably won’t have a convenient TV output, unless you pay for some super expensive hardware accessory that won’t even give you HD.

It will be expensive.
Sure, we’re all excited now, as this is clearly the most powerful portable device we’ve ever heard of. Except, it will be released in 10 months. In 10 months, will we accept to pay the same price as a smartphone for something that does less?Will you pay a 3G subscription for something that’s not a phone? Technically, the NGP will compete against the 3DS (which will be way cheaper and will have a larger library of games by the end of 2011), tablets (that will handle medias – ebooks, movies, music – way better), and smartphones (on which the GPS allows you to find where you are and where you want to go, rather than what games are being played in Shibuya…).

By the end of 2011, it will be easy to find a 3DS for 200$. Smartphones can go up to 600$ but the price go down when you take a carrier subscriptions. I believe that by the end of 2011, some tablets will have most of the technical specs of the PSP, for a similar price, and less crapware. Sony officials said the NGP would be sold at an “affordable price that’s appropriate for the handheld gaming space”, and my current guess is that it will be more than 400$.

The games will not be as good as you expect, because your expectations will change in 10 months.
Is that me, or does playing a high quality graphics hardcore game make no sense on a 5 inch screen? I’d rather play an awesome game on the PS3(PS4?), in my couch, on my 40 inches TV, than the same game in direct sunlight, in a crowded train, on a 5 inches screen. In general, People who play action games in public areas are disturbing other people, and not even playing in good conditions. Portable gaming for hardcore games is an ersatz of the “real thing”, and I’m sure that if it weren’t for “exclusive” content, people would rather play in good conditions on a big screen with better graphics. My point is that as soon as the NGP is released, the PS4, or the XBOX 3, or whatever, will put its graphics to shame, and our feeling of the NGP will be the same as it was for the PSP: it looks good, but it’s only a portable device after all.

Its hardware will be under-used
How many games will be using the back touchpad? Are you ready to pay for a 3G subscription that doesn’t give you a phone? Are you ready to give up on skype just because Sony doesn’t want to piss Docomo off? Do you want your GPS to give you a map of popular games in Shibuya, rather than the route for your train commutation or the closest restaurants in the area? Are you ready to get a modern computer that cannot open a text file because it doesn’t make sense from a business point of view?

And guess what? Sony will have an army of DRMs and lawyers to make sure that people who try to make actual use of the hardware will get into trouble.

The 3DS will be cheaper and have a larger library of games
By the end of 2011, you’ll find a 3DS for 200$, and it will have much more games. If you’re lucky, the NGP will cost 400$ at that time.

Conclusion
As I re-read this article, I surely sound a bit bitter. Sony isn’t doing anything different than the PSP or the PS3, so why would I complain? Well here’s the thing. The PSP was my first gaming console ever. (I had an atari 2600 but that barely counts, does it?). I come from a PC background, where it makes perfect sense to be able to code your own scripts, batch files, organize your games the way you want, look at the inside of the OS, interact with it, download an play with freeware or indie games… The limitations and crapware one can find on the PSP and the PS3 really pissed me off over time (I bought the PS3 because it was advertised as a great Media device, which it is not!). The fact that Sony retaliates on people who are trying to enhance the experience (by bypassing the software limitations added on top of perfectly good hardware) pisses me off even more. They convince you you are buying powerful hardware, while you are actually renting it, and can only use 10% of it. In that kind of “ball and chain” scheme, thank you, but Apple does it better. And god knows I hate Apple.

Sony brings a massive hardcore-gamers oriented device. Making a good game for the NGP will be costy, so these games will be expensive. Nintendo brings a simple machine with a killer feature (the 3D), and always the same games that are cheap to develop and fun to play with. History repeats itself. Just like the PSP versus the NDS, the NGP will have smaller shares, will get less and less devs interest (for pure development cost VS benefits reasons), and I don’t see how the awesome hardware or the “social network” features will help with that…

Then again, I’m not an analyst, and I’m famous for making very bad hardware purchase decisions
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Is there a firmware 6:39?

February 2nd, 2011, 00:08 Posted By: wraggster

News via PSPita

It's been a few days after the release of the official firmware 6:37 that, surprise, check out a new version of system software: the 6:39. As it has done to the firmware 6.36, this new 6:39, discovered by a user forum PSPKing, is included nell'UMD a Japanese game, but for which the title was not disclosed. For this reason, we present the news as a rumor, waiting to find out more details on this new firmware.

* UPDATE *
The same user PSPKing has recently updated his post, announcing that the FW is contained nell'UMD 6:39 Japanese edition of 3 Valkyria Chronicles released last January 27.

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PSP3D v0.2

February 2nd, 2011, 00:12 Posted By: wraggster

News via pspita

New release for PSP3D. anmabagima developer plugin developed by introducing the effect on our PSP stereoscopic 3D anaglyph red / cyan. This new version, which bears the prx to version 0.2, adds support for four new games and adds Compatible with the other two types of glasses: green / magenta and blue / yellow.
A complete changelog and follow the link to download.

Changelog v0.2:

Quote:

- New supported games:
• Metal Gear Solid Portable OPS
• Star Wars Battlefront 2
• Death Jr.
• Tomb Raider Legends

- Support for the following glasses: green / magenta and blue / yellow

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PSPBriscola v1.3

February 2nd, 2011, 00:28 Posted By: wraggster

News via PSPita

PataPork, has released a new version, 1.3, PSPBriscola, the homebrew game developed in-LUA bearing the same name on our PSP Italian card game. This new release fixes some bugs in previous versions, add the English translation of the program and introduces the Audio, but it is still in beta.
A complete changelog and follow the link to download.

Changelog v1.3:

Quote:

- Added "Table Base Purple" at the selection tables (Thanks to Brian User)
- Added "Table Base Blue" to the Selection Tables (Thanks to Brian User)
- Added "Table Base Green" for the Selection Tables (Thanks to Brian User)
- Fixate Cards Sarde, now appear well on the secondary tables (Thanks to Brian User)
- Fixed the Multiplayer menu, now no longer an invisible voice
- Fix Fixata description of Poker, is now described correctly
- Added language selection (Menu Options)
- Add English to languages
- Added Language selection start homebrew (only for the first time)
- Added sound when screenshots of win, draw and defeat in a game
- Added the 'Audio' (Menu Options)
- Added "Select Music" (Menu Options)
- Added "Super Mario Theme" Selecting the Music
- Added a "Relaxation Theme" Selecting the Music
- Added "No Theme" Selecting the Music
- Added a prototype for the AdHoc mode (On a totally non functional)
- Added the "Dream Table" to the Selection Tables

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ZeroRCO Patcher v0.1

February 2nd, 2011, 00:32 Posted By: wraggster

News via PSPIta

One of the main attractions of the change in the console, is the ability to customize every aspect. Thanks to the continued work of the coder, this was made possible by the latest HEN. Among all is certainly interesting project developer NightStar3 which takes its name ZeroRCO Patcher . This is a plugin for 6.20 TN that allows you to load custom gameboot and RCO, which is to be Flash0 Memory Stick (a useful tool to avoid ruinous brick).

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ValDanX 0.1 r20 GS

February 2nd, 2011, 00:52 Posted By: wraggster

News via AEP

The PS2 Emulator for Windows ValDanX has had a new test release.


Quote:
GSdx:
1. Fixed compilation bug.
2. Created "Skip Bad PostProcessing" hack (fix black screen in Prince of Persia WW (menu), maybe can help in other games).
3. Fixed graphics bugs in software mode.

GSdx CUDA:
1. Fixed compilation bug.
2. Added detection of the CUDA device


site - http://valdanx.3dn.ru/ - rus

forum - http://valdanx.3dn.ru/forum/ - rus

official project - http://code.google.com/p/pcsx2/

official project site - http://pcsx2.net/

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JPCSP Rev1975 - PSP Emulator for Windows

February 2nd, 2011, 01:05 Posted By: wraggster

The PSP Emulator for Windows thats written in java gets yet another update:

Heres whats new:

Fix for "intBitsToFloat" problem in "Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep - US - ULUS10505"

http://buildbot.orphis.net/jpcsp/

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PMPlayer Advance “cooleyesBridge” for 6.20

February 2nd, 2011, 01:51 Posted By: wraggster

News via http://www.psp-hacks.com/2011/01/31/...idge-for-6-20/

Who’s wanting PMPlayer Advance (PPA) on their 6.20′ed PSP? Cooleyes mans the bridge adding compatibility for exactly that.

Install PPA 3.1.2 first, then overwrite cooleyesBridge.prx with the new one. Download both below. You’ll also need 6.20 TN as PMPlayer isn’t signed

CHANGELOG

•fixed some changed NID in FW6.20, just replace same file in your PPA directory

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Simple PS3 Proxy - PSN Firmware Version Bypass is Released

February 2nd, 2011, 01:53 Posted By: wraggster

News via http://psx-scene.com/forums/f6/simpl...eleased-79417/

Today Hideki has released what he calls Simple PS3 Proxy, a PSN Firmware version bypass application which functions similar to the other PSN bypass methods.

Download: Simple PS3 Proxy

From the ReadMe file: Set on your PS3 a web proxy of (PC IP) port 8080

IE: if the machine you are to be running this proxy on is 192.168.0.12 then put that as the IP and 8080 as the port in the PS3 network configuration for your web proxy.

If 3.56 is still current, just run the app and click start. If 3.60 or later is now out, change the 3.5600 value in required PS3 version to 3.6000 or similar.

As long as the PS3 is correctly configured and this app is running, you will be signed in. This is licensed under version 2 of the GNU public licence, see license.txt for details. Source code is included in the archive in /src

This software may not be sold, this software may not be bundled with things being sold, this software (or any derivative works) may not be distributed without the license and its source.

Please do not cheat in online games, it makes you a lamer and aggravates Sony. Hi to the people of #Amiga, #Atheism, #Pharyngula, #PSGroove etc.

[Hideki] - hideki.adam @ gmail.com - 31 Jan 2011

Possible errors

On PC:

If you get an error about mswinsck.ocx being missing, either run the proxy app as administrator or copy the included .ocx file (in \ocx) to \windows\system32. (or if you prefer, download and install the microsoft VB6 runtimes which include this required file but also a large number of other not required files...)

MS VB6 Runtime KB article link: VBRun60sp6.exe installs Visual Basic 6.0 SP6 run-time files

On PS3:

Error 8071053D - You are not running the proxy or the IP/Port are wrong.

Update request - You have not setup the proxy on PS3 side or Sony have worked around this workaround.


Stay tuned for more PS3 Hacks news. Also be sure to drop by the PS3 Hacks Forum for updates!

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Sony NGP games: What are you after?

February 2nd, 2011, 17:40 Posted By: wraggster

With the announcement of the Sony NGP (or PSP2 for those not down with the new acronym) gamers are in somewhat of a awkward position.


At long last we've got one of those bittersweet decisions to make again. We have an important choice, between the undeniably impressive Nintendo 3DS and Sony's new juggernaut of a handheld.

Unless you're a lifelong Sony or Nintendo faithful fan, and are willing to drop the cash for their respective handheld without considering the competition - or able to pick up both - you're going to be doing a lot of thinking about which of the two to splash out on.

This is where the launch games usually strut their stuff. Usually.

We say it's an awkward position because Nintendo's launch line-up is...well, it's not exactly blowing anyone away. Sure, Street Fighter looks ace, PES 2011 is shaping up to be the best portable footy title yet and Steel Diver has generated some buzz, but the early offerings lack Nintendo's wow factor.

The chirpy plumber, sword wielding Elf and Pokemon are all noticeably absent from the 3DS launch line-up, and this will no doubt be a bit of a bummer for a lot of people.

Sony isn't in much of a better position either. Although it's dazzled us with impressive specs, gleaming hardware and videos of games such as Uncharted, Resistance and Killzone - all looking surprisingly similar to their PS3 counterparts - it hasn't said whether any of these titles will be part of its launch line-up.

In this respect Sony is in a position where it could get the edge. With no games currently confirmed for release, the NGP has the perfect chance to come out with its big guns blazing.

With that said we're turning to you: what games would get you on board with Sony's new handheld?

Be they first-party exclusives, returning franchises, third-party titles or even PlayStation Minis - what in particular would make you part with your hard-earned?

http://www.computerandvideogames.com...VG-General-RSS

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Sega announces Yakuza 4 demo

February 2nd, 2011, 22:58 Posted By: Shrygue

Today Sega has announced ia demo for Yakuza 4 will be released for all to try out on Playstation Network, February 23rd. Users that have a Playstation Plus subscription will be able to play it earlier on the 16th of February. All 4 featured characters will be playable in the demo. The full game arrives on March 18th.

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BC Rearmed 2 demands PSN connection

February 2nd, 2011, 23:57 Posted By: wraggster

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Sony hopes NGP matches PSP install base

February 3rd, 2011, 03:33 Posted By: wraggster

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Announcing the PSP Genesis competition 2011

February 3rd, 2011, 03:58 Posted By: wraggster

News via http://wololo.net/wagic/2011/02/02/a...petition-2011/

Sony stopped distributing development hardware for the PSP1 at the end of 2010, and announced the NGP a few days ago.
But the PSP’s not dead.
Since its release in 2004, more than 60 millions of PSPs have been sold, and hundreds of thousands of players around the world enjoy homebrews on a daily basis. The scene has never been so alive, with HBL in 2010, and now the HEN for 6.20 and 6.35, or the recent possibility to run our homebrews on all PSPs without hacking them.
So before we kiss the PSP1 goodbye, and start moving on to the next generation, we want to go with a bang. The PSP underground is more alive than ever, and respected scener npt is proving it by organizing the biggest PSP homebrew competition ever, the PSP Genesis Competition. By “biggest” I mean that the prizes are going to be massive. I can’t reveal much for now, but I’m glad to announce that not only will I be a judge in this contest, wololo.net will be a sponsor and add a bonus prize of 100$ that will go to my favorite entry. Just know that this 100$ prize will only be a tiny fraction of the total prizes in this competition.
We are currently finalizing the rules and prizes, as well as looking for additional sponsors who might want to add their own contribution to this contest, but I’ll have more information in a few weeks.
If you are a homebrew programmer and are thinking of starting on a new project, or finalizing some work in progress, now’s the good time to go full steam. We’ll give programmers enough time to submit something good, but I suggest you start now. Full information, including submissions rules, will be announced in a few weeks.
Thought the PSP scene was dead? We will prove that 2011 is the year the PSP scene was reborn. Get ready to submit your best homebrews for the PSP Genesis Compo!

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New version of Custom-v7 6:35, still in beta

February 3rd, 2011, 04:00 Posted By: wraggster

News via http://www.psp-ita.com/?module=news&...7&view_reply=1

A few days after the fix for CF 6:35 Custom V6 , here is the new release v7. The use is limited solely to the exclusion of the PSP 2000 TA-088v3 (8C or higher) , the attempt to install this on any other model of CF would lead to the brick's total PSP console.
Following download and changelog

Changelog, download and install:
</SPAN>Quote:
.: Changelog:.
- Added support for extra memory and PARAM.SFO
- Added option to enable USB.
- Fixed a bug in the nid resolver, with the help of liquidzigong.
- Aggionrato the installer to support the installation of other pre-existing CF
- Added the function to access the Toggle USB Flash all'UMD by XMB

. Installation:.
1. Download the archive to view news
2. Copy the UPDATE folder in the path ms0/PSP/GAME /
3. Place the file in the official FW 6:35 renamed 635.PBP in the path ms0: / PSP / GAME / UPDATE / (not necessary if the FW 6.35 and already installed)
4. Start the installer
5. Restart the PSP if the CF is installed through HEN

.: Links:.
FW 6:35

.: Download:.
Download Here - 6.35 Custom v7

NB: Please note that the 6:35 Custom can be installed not only on the PSP 2000 TA-088v3 .

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XEBRA Version 11/01/29a

February 3rd, 2011, 11:19 Posted By: wraggster

News via http://www.aep-emu.de/PNphpBB2-file-...c-t-16322.html

The japanese, experimental Playstation emulator Xebra has been released in a new version.

CHANGES

CD: Working area control was fixed.
DMAC: MADR rounding was fixed.
Controller: Virtual DUALSHOCK was fixed.

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PS Plus members get Stacking for free

February 4th, 2011, 11:08 Posted By: wraggster

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Treyarch beefs up PS3 security post-hack

February 4th, 2011, 11:10 Posted By: wraggster

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Sony games division records $564m profit

February 4th, 2011, 11:16 Posted By: wraggster

Sony's Networked Products and Services division has reported an operating profit of ¥45.7 billion ($564m / £348m) for the third quarter ended December 31, off the back of higher sales of PlayStation software and cost reductions on PS3 hardware.
Sales decreased slightly by 6.4 per cent year-on-year to ¥566.6 billion ($6.995m / £4.318m) for the three months.
During the quarter Sony sold 6.3 million PlayStation 3 units worldwide - slightly down on the 6.5 million it sold in the comparable quarter - bringing financial year to date numbers to 15 million. Sales this year have already outpaced the last full financial year sales of 13 million.
There were 3.6 million PlayStation Portable units sold during the three months, down from 4.2 the previous year, bringing financial year to date numbers to 8 million. PlayStation 2 hardware sales were 2.1 million, the same as Q3 2009.
PlayStation 3 game sales were up significantly by 10 million units, from 47.6 million to 57.6 million, while PSP software also rose to 16.5 million, from 15 million last year. PS2 game sales fell from 11.2 million units to 5.3 million.
Overall the Sony corporation reported a net profit of ¥72.3 billion ($885.7 m), down due to the strong yen and poor margins on televisions. Sales were down 1.7 per cent to ¥1.98 trillion.

http://www.gamesindustry.biz/article...USD564m-profit

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NGP won't "go by the wayside in two years or three years"

February 4th, 2011, 11:18 Posted By: wraggster

Sony Computer Entertainment president Kazuo Hirai has revealed that the company is planning on its upcoming handheld, the NGP, equalling sales of its predecessor as a bare minimum.
"One of the things we want to accomplish with the NGP is match the install base that we have on PSP worldwide," Hirai toldPlayStation Blog.
"Over and above that try to go beyond that. The fact that we're working hand in hand with the worldwide studios internally but also with a lot of the third party publishing partners already. That, combined with some of the exciting features, is a really strong combination to really match the install base we have for PSP and certainly go beyond that as well."
Hirai also revealed that he intended on a long life cycle for the new handheld. "Whether it's a homebased console like the PS2 or PS3 or a handheld like the NGP, it's very important that we have a stable platform that is in it for the long haul.
"Once [the consumers] invest in our products, it doesn't go by the wayside in two years or three years, but they are able to really enjoy that particular console for a very long time.
"It's my expectation that NGP is going to have a similar sort of lifespan in the portable space as well."
The group CEO also observed that "Call of Duty... that's a very big thing for NGP."

http://www.gamesindustry.biz/article...or-three-years

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New NGP details emerge at private event

February 4th, 2011, 15:22 Posted By: wraggster

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Sony must prove PS3 hacker specifically targeted California

February 4th, 2011, 15:28 Posted By: wraggster

The lawyer representing PlayStation 3 hacker George Hotz in his legal fight against Sony has claimed the case may hinge on geography.
"SCEA must demonstrate that Mr. Hotz 'purposefully availed' himself of the privilege of conducting activities in California, or purposefully directed its activities toward California," Stewart Kellar's latest motion (as seen by ArsTechnica) argued.
Sony has been demanding that the case be held in a Californian court, something even the judge had previously questioned. The case may thus be contingent upon Sony proving that Hotz was specifically targeting California in his actions.
Sony has previously attempted to leverage as evidence Hotz' use of Californian services PayPal, YouTube and Twitter to promoted the PS3 hack and ask for donations.
"In the present case, SCEA cannot demonstrate that Mr. Hotz's activity could even arguably be construed as expressly aimed at California," claimed Kellar.
"To the contrary, the sole alleged activity in this action involves Mr. Hotz - who is located in New Jersey - purportedly improperly accessing portions of his own Playstation computer -which is also located in New Jersey," he said.
Kellar also observed that "The Playstation computer is not made by SCEA. It is made by Sony Inc. which is a Japanese corporation."
An additional concern by Kellar is his allegation that Sony has misrepresented some of Hotz' comments as exhortation. Sony has claimed that Hotz wrote "If you want your next console to be secure, contact me, any of you."
Kellar, however, claims that " The double-hearsay quote, derived from a screenshot within a forum post within a website... omits the full statement, which undermines SCEA's claim that Mr. Hotz directed any statement toward SCEA."
Kellar's latest motion seeks a dismissal of the temporary restraining order issued against Hotz.

http://www.gamesindustry.biz/article...-at-california

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NGP games getting simultaneous retail/digital release

February 4th, 2011, 15:30 Posted By: wraggster

Sony will release games for its NGP handheld simultaneously at both retail and on PSN.
That's one of many claims to emerge from a developer's day held at Sony's London office yesterday. It had previously been confirmed that NGP will support physical retail by shipping games on high-capacity custom flash cards.

Sony has already experimented with simultaneous releases with some titles on PS3.
There has also been plenty of praise for Sony's approach toward developers with its new machine.
"NGP is a developer's dream – Sony is finally doing the things developers have been crying out for for years," an anonymous source told Eurogamer.



"Sony has made it completely developer-centric this time. The development kit is really simple to plug in and use. It opens direct in Windows Explorer and you can see all systems on a network – so you could, for example, update the firmware of multiple NGPs at once.
"A PS3 dev station can take three hours to set-up. This looks like it will take under 20 mins. It just makes everything easier – they've really thought about it this time".
The site also claims that development hardware for the device has been in the hands of key partners for almost a year. New kits are being shipped in for UK devs in the next few months, with studios having to submit a "20-page concept document on a game they want to release at launch".
Sony is also actively encouraging developers to build in cross-platform compatibility with PS3.
There's also lots of positive news about the power of the device, too.Attendees were treated to a demo of "the WipEout HD PS3 engine running on PS3 with no changes to the art platform. That means full resolution, full 60 frames per second. It looks exactly the same as it does on PS3 – all the shader effects are in there".
http://www.mcvuk.com/news/42890/NGP-...igital-release

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PSP-playing boy falls onto train tracks, saved by a real life hero

February 4th, 2011, 15:37 Posted By: wraggster

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PS3 Piracy Threats Cause Phone-Home DRM

February 4th, 2011, 15:42 Posted By: wraggster

Stoobalou writes"The last time game developer Capcom tried to impose Internet-based copy protection on one of its games, it was forced to backtrack over a storm of complaints. In that instance Final Fight: Double Impact was hobbled with a piracy-busting scheme which phoned home every time the game was booted, but Capcom forgot to mention that little nugget of information to potential purchasers — an omission which eventually led to the DRM scheme being hastily withdrawn. The company has decided not to repeat the mistake with its latest release, Bionic Commando Rearmed 2, by making it clear that the game won't work unless it gets a sign-off from the company's servers."http://games.slashdot.org/story/11/0...Phone-Home-DRM

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Namco: "No plan" for Ridge Racer NGP

February 4th, 2011, 18:40 Posted By: wraggster

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Divnich predicts big things for NGP

February 4th, 2011, 18:46 Posted By: wraggster

Sony's new NGP handheld will comfortably better the successes of the PSP, EEDAR analyst Jesse Divnich has stated.
"EEDAR has no doubt that the NGP will be successful in Japan," he said in a report. "In Japan the PSP currently has the second largest active install base and is on track to become the fifth bestselling home or portable console of all time in that country.

"The key to the NGP’s success, however, will come down to the adoption rates in the much larger North American and European markets. Given the current low adoption rates of the PSP in North American (22m units) and Europe (28m), EEDAR expects the NGP to handsomely surpass sales of its predecessor, the PSP.
"This is based on assumptions that the NGP: (i) is competitively priced, (ii) third-party publishers provide sufficient long-term original content and (iii) retail shelf space is adequate."
Divnich is predicting a retail price of "$299 to $349, but not to exceed $399 in the United States". This would translate to between £185-£250 in the UK. This would put it at the high end of the portable console price scale, though MCV has reason to believe that the debut price could exceed even these expectations.



"Observers tend to forget that the PSP was incredibly successful at launch in North America, selling more units in its first year than the Nintendo DS," Divnich added.
"Long-term, however, concerns about Sony’s digital strategy, lack of publisher incentive and piracy, ultimately resulted in a decreasing support from third-party publishers and a reduction in retail shelf space. EEDAR believes that the aforementioned problems of the PSP era will be resolved with the NGP.
"While the long-term success of the NGP may be difficult to predict, EEDAR is certain that the initial 18 months will produce significant hardware and software sales to support profitability for third-party publishers.
"Given such initial success, EEDAR recommends that publishers use the initial launch-thru-month-18 window as a timeframe to provide sufficient support for both ported and original titles to the NGP."
http://www.mcvuk.com/news/42887/Divn...things-for-NGP

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EEDAR weighs in on NGP, speculates $299 to $349 price for Wi-Fi only model

February 4th, 2011, 18:55 Posted By: wraggster

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Sony Ericsson Xperia Play ('PlayStation Phone') now has a commercial

February 4th, 2011, 18:57 Posted By: wraggster

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Visualized: the PlayStation towel

February 4th, 2011, 19:00 Posted By: wraggster

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Sony Ericsson's Xperia Play retail booths exposed

February 4th, 2011, 19:07 Posted By: wraggster

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PSP-HUD v2.02 PRO for 6:35

February 4th, 2011, 19:11 Posted By: wraggster

News via italian site PSPIta (translated via google - dont blame me :P)

The lack of a VSH menu nell'HEN 6:35 PRO , has led many developers to play around with their own proposals. It 's the time of codestation adapting to the plugin that HEN PSP-HUD v2.02 in order to get the handy features like the ability to display the remaining battery capacity in various ways, make screenshots and more.
Following further information.

Features, installation and download:
</SPAN>
.: Features:.
- FPS
- CPU / BUS speed and CPU usage
- Notification on CPU speed change
- Battery status (percent and time left)
- Local time
Besides displaying info on screen this plugin can:
- Change cpu speed
- Take a screenshot

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[Release] Snes9x Euphoria R5 Beta 3 ('Nsider Only)

February 4th, 2011, 22:05 Posted By: Zack

Snes9x Euphoria R5 Beta 3 Has been released today for Retroemu 'Nsider members.
public release date is unknown at present as i want this tested rigorously by 'Nsider members before releasing to the general public.

If you want to help test this release, you can signup to Retroemu 'Nsider here http://www.retroemu.com/forum/index....=subscriptions (it helps me out too)

New beta more feedback wanted.

So.. New Features/Fixes :
[*] Fixed control/input issue from Beta 2.[*] Small code optimizations.
[+] Other minor changes.
[+] Rom loading time decreased (ie games boot faster)

So please can you guys test this and report back?

I would also like to know if any new games work with this build. Or if any get broken as a result.

Recommended settings :

For games that allow it (ie don't suffer huge graphical glitches) I would recommend this for full speed :

Render : Fast
Frameskip 3
Sound (11025) although having it at 44000 doesn't seem to affect speed much or at all.

For games that have graphical glitches ingame (when using the FAST renderer) that make them unplayable such as (mario kart) ..
I recommend the following settings :

Render : Fast + Accur.
Frameskip 3
Sound (11025) although having it at 44000 doesn't seem to affect speed much or at all.

Speed differences in games with R5 Beta 3 compared with R4 (from my testing) :

Chrono Trigger : Runs at 60fps with frameskip 0
Kirby's Superstar : Runs at 48>56fps (generally at 50fps) with frameskip 3
Mario RPG : Runs at 60fps with frameskip 0.

Thanks for feedback!

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The unproven PS3 rootkit

February 5th, 2011, 01:07 Posted By: wraggster

News via http://streetskaterfu.blogspot.com/2...3-rootkit.html

My colleague iQD just showed me an interesting news post @ theregister.co.uk.

Chris Boyd, a security researcher at GFI Security gave a statement about the actual rumour about a rootkit in the newest PlayStation3 system.

I agree with his view about the remote firmware updates. SONY already made clear in earlier TOS', that they have the permission to silently update consoles via background firmware updates.

There is no need for a new "hidden rootkit" for this case.

Boyd aswell added in the interview, that he is "still waiting for someone to explain how this 'PS3 rootkit' could be used to run unsigned malicious code on a non-jailbroken box,".

Um, Mr. Boyd - this was never the intention by people claiming that such a rootkit exists. It was about the scene community fearing that SONY may disable their consoles remotly. Your idea would be way to complicated, there would me much easier ways to compromise consoles.

Regarding actual jailbreaked boxes, if we take the case of SONY's Windows rootkit, you can not compare this. If someone had the intention to write evil code for the PS3 system, the right time would be now. Every little skiddy tries to create his own version of a custom firmware and naiv people just install them.

No one thinks about someone who might use this as an advantage to transfer malicious code on the units to steal personal data like credit card details or similar.

A well done CFW like the kmeaw CFW 3.55 or homebrew backup managers could silently deliver you a PS3 trojan - you won't notice as you dont expect something like this on a gaming console.

Would be funny to join some infamouse IRC chans and read a chan topic like "Wanna' buy PS3 botnet?".

So I think Boyd's statement "People will happily download homebrew from Basement Bob which could steal logins/credit card details, but code from the console maker is evil?", is partly correct.

But what's the difference between running homebrew which may be infected with evil code, and
"evil" SONY code running which you don't even know of.

Obviously - would you more likely accept your Windows machine to be killed, cuz' you surfed on infected pr0n sites OR because Microsoft didn't like the theme you have installed and playing the big brother?

- SKFU

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Gitorious Fires Back At Sony

February 5th, 2011, 01:27 Posted By: wraggster

News via http://psx-scene.com/forums/f6/gitor...ck-sony-79739/

As we reported previously, Gitorious received a DMCA takedown notice from Sony and removed several PS3 dev gits as a result. Now, Gitorious is fighting back, refusing to remove any more repositories unless Sony can prove under Norwegian law that they are illegal.

Quote:
An update on the Sony DMCA issue

We have just sent an email to Sony’s legal attournes in reply to their DMCA takedown notice sent to us yesterday:

Re: Demand for removal of claimed copyright infringing content from Gitorious.org

This is in reply to your notification of United States Copyright Law Violations at Listed URLs, dated February 1st 2011. As we confirmed via email yesterday, the content was taken down from gitorious.org yesterday at 3.18PM CET.

Your claim made reference to US law, which is not applicable in Norway. When removing the content from our server placed in Norway, we did so to avoid being in violation with Norwegian law, to the degree that Norwegian and US copyright law is compatible.

However, it is unreasonable, and in conflict with basic legal principles, to assume someone as guilty until proven innocent. Allowing any third party to demand the removal of content on gitorious.org based on unproven claims of copyright infringement would assume any gitorious.org user would need to prove his innoncence under Norwegian law. This is unacceptable to us.

Our Infringement Notice Policy (Infringement Notice Policy) requires any Infringement Notice to include:

- An identification of the intellectual property right claimed to have been infringed

Since your letter of yesterday contained no reference to Norwegian law we kindly ask that you prove that the content is in fact in violation of Norwegian law. We will not act on further Infringement Notices related to this content until SCEA provides a Norwegian court order that deems the content in question as being in violation of Norwegian law.


Gitorious wants to make it absolutely clear that we have no agenda relating to the repositories in question. Our initial response to this notice was motivated by the fact that Gitorious could possibly be held accountable for not responding should this content be deemed illegal (with reference to “Ehandelsloven” §18). We object deeply to any violation of the basic legal principle of being innocent until proven guilty. This is why we have passed the ball back to Sony.

We hope you understand that it is not in Gitorious’, or the majority of its users’, best interest to pick this fight. We don’t have the resources nor necessary domain knowledge to assess the legality of all of our projects, which is why we have terms of service that state that users carry this responsibility.
News Source: Gitorious Blog

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Custom Firmware 6.35 beta 8 for PSP 200X Flashable

February 5th, 2011, 01:37 Posted By: wraggster

News via http://mobiles.gx-mod.com/modules/ne...p?storyid=9506

New version of Custom Firmware 6.35 beta 8 of neur0ner PSP Flashable 200X.




News / Corrections:

- Fixed crash DigitalComic
- Fixed the cursor when you use the "skiplogo"
- Fixed the icon loader ciso
- Unlocking the AVC video (480x272)
- Update patch system for the syscall kernel_mode

Beta 8 of the custom firmware of 6.35 for the PSP neur0ner Flashable 200X (NOT PSP PSP-2000 TA-088v3).

Do not Install on PSP 1000, PSP-2000 TA-088v3, PSP 3000 and GO

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PSP Eclipse Plugin Updated

February 5th, 2011, 02:17 Posted By: wraggster

Release for PSP Devs only from Heimdall

Ok new update the plugin can now discover default include paths build static libs out of the box and work with makefiles.

As a extra feature it also knows about the psp-gdb debugger and list it in the debuggers list.

See it here: http://www.jetdrone.com/post/1/25/new-minpsp-plugin-1.0.0

This plugin allows you to install the PSPSDK either from ps2dev or MinPSPW binaries, add it to your path, start eclipse and you can create a new C/C++ project and Eclipse knows the PSPSDK toolchain.

So code complete should work better and having to modify your projects all the time.

Have fun!

http://forums.ps2dev.org/viewtopic.php?t=13086

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Xebra 03-02-2011

February 5th, 2011, 02:22 Posted By: wraggster

News via http://emu-russia.net/en/

Japanese Sony Playstation emulator has been updated. Changes:
- Timer was fixed.

http://drhell.web.fc2.com/ps1/index.html

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JPCSP Rev1979 - PSP Emulator for Windows

February 5th, 2011, 02:33 Posted By: wraggster

The PSP Emulator for Windows thats written in java gets yet another update:
Heres whats new:
Performance improvement for sceSasCore and sceSasCoreWithMix: audio is decoded and pitch-transformed on the fly to avoid long delays when the application is switching often the pitch or using very low pitches.

http://buildbot.orphis.net/jpcsp/

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3.6m LittleBigPlanet 2 levels made

February 5th, 2011, 17:15 Posted By: wraggster

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JPCSP Rev1980 - PSP Emulator for Windows

February 5th, 2011, 18:29 Posted By: wraggster

The PSP Emulator for Windows thats written in java gets yet another update:

Heres whats new:

Several performance improvements in the VideoEngine:
- improved vertex cache: changes should now be always detected (no longer using a hash code)
- provided an asynchronous vertex cache when sceGuDrawArray can be detected at compile time: the cache is then checked in a separate thread so that the cache is already up-to-date at rendering time
- added a new option "Enable VAO" (OpenGL Vertex Array Object): this option can improve the performance in some applications, but not always. It can also reduce the performance in some cases. This is why this is only available as an option. This option is only active when enabling the vertex cache and the shaders.
- automatic merging of sequential "prim" commands to optimize OpenGL calls
- fast skip of GE commands having no effect (e.g. setting multiple times the same flag to the same value)
- statistics are now disabled by default (probably only useful for devs). They have to be enabled by DurationStatistics.collectStatistics.

http://buildbot.orphis.net/jpcsp/

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Full Working Linux On 3.41 PS3 – Graf_Chokolo

February 5th, 2011, 19:30 Posted By: wraggster

News via Dukio

Graf_Chokolo has finally done what others couldn’t. Linux with all GameOS features, the much better “OtherOS” for your PS3, read more from him.

And here we go Linux is officially back on PS3 3.41. It’s even better now
It has all GameOS features, it has access to all HDD, VFLASH and FLASH regions. It can communicate with Dispatcher Manager, Update Manager, SYSCON Manager, it can run isolated SPUs, and of course RSX
I uploaded some screenshots of the Debian distribution i installed on my PS3 HDD. The Debian distribution is a just normal PPC64 Linux without any modification, all i changed was my dutifully and beloved Hypervisor
I modified the Hypervisor so far that it boots the Linux bootloader petitiboot from VFLASH and petitboot loads the Linux distribution installed on a HDD region.
And what is better than Linux to boot Linux ?
I practically implemented Dual Boot feature GameOS+OtherOS in the Hypervisor Linux is not the only OS which can be booted like this from PS3 HDD.
Now we don’t need GameOS anymore to run our code, no need anymore for SELFs and we can start now programming our own games on PS3 on Linux
I will make everything public
And greetings to SONY Hand me over the maintance and implementation of PS3 Hypervisor I will improve it and maintain for free We all will benefit. HV hacking is great fun
PS: Compiling now my own Linux kernel on PS3 itself

Don’t worry guys, it will be on 3.55 too. Release is imminent.

Guys, one step after another, first test and implement with 3.41 then port to 3.55

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[Release] Snes9x Euphoria R5 Beta 3 (Public Release) Grab it Now!

February 6th, 2011, 12:35 Posted By: Zack

Via the official Snes9x Euphoria Site www.retroemu.com

Snes9x Euphoria R5 Beta 3 Has been released today for the general public
So you can download this version today and test!. Feedback is greatly appreciated, please leave bug reports etc at www.retroemu.com.

New Features & Fixes since the last public release (which was R4) :

So please can you guys test this and report back?

I would also like to know if any new games work with this build. Or if any get broken as a result.

Recommended settings :

For games that allow it (ie don't suffer huge graphical glitches) I would recommend this for full speed :

Render : Fast
Frameskip 3
Sound (11025) although having it at 44000 doesn't seem to affect speed much or at all.

For games that have graphical glitches ingame (when using the FAST renderer) that make them unplayable such as (mario kart) ..
I recommend the following settings :

Render : Fast + Accur.
Frameskip 3
Sound (11025) although having it at 44000 doesn't seem to affect speed much or at all.

Speed differences in games with R5 Beta 3 compared with R4 (from reports & my own testing) :

Chrono Trigger : Runs at 60fps with frameskip 0
Kirby's Superstar : Runs at 48>56fps (generally at 50fps) with frameskip 3
Mario RPG : Runs at 60fps with frameskip 0.
Final Fantasy Games seem to run at a constant 60fps with frameskip 1
All Donkey Kong Games : 60fps with frameskip 1>2
Mortal Kombat 1>3 60fps
Secret Of Mana 60fps
Super Metriod 60fps framekip 2 (use Fast + Approx renderer)

Thanks for feedback! And sorry for the HUGE timeframe between this and the previous release

Download It Now!

http://www.mediafire.com/?mbgzbyclw5mpm2b

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Sony looking to expand jailbreak lawsuit to more defendants

February 6th, 2011, 15:35 Posted By: wraggster

Geohot may soon have company while facing the wrath of Sony. George Hotz has had todefend himself in court against the company since the beginning of this year, as Sony attempts to track down all the hackers responsible for the now widely-available PS3 jailbreak. The problem, thus far, has been actually finding them.

According to documents retrieved by PSX-SCENE, the company is pursuing this information, subpoenaing sites like the recently-DMCA'd Github. Sony is requesting "all information and documents related to the use of your service(s) to register, create, maintain and/or use accounts associated with the user names "hermesEOL," "kakaroto," "waninkoko," and "grafchokolo."

Although it's unlikely this legal action will slow distribution of the jailbreak, Sony's actions send a very loud statement: "we're very angry, and we're ."

http://www.joystiq.com/2011/02/05/so...re-defendants/

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NGP Killzone in development at Sony Cambridge

February 6th, 2011, 15:37 Posted By: wraggster

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6.20 TN-D: PSX Support preview

February 6th, 2011, 15:45 Posted By: wraggster

News via wololo

Total Noob just released an exciting preview of the next version of his Hen, showing a PS1 game running on his PSP Go

Total_Noob adds:

There are also some new changes like VshMenu translation, flash0 protection bug fix and more. There’s no release date, so please don’t ask. Special thanks go to HacKmaN and Dr. Soup

PS1 support is a feature many people have been expecting for a while. Total_Noob had announced his Hen would support this, and proves it. I can’t wait for the release!

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Jailbreak PS3: PSP will become also a dongle!

February 6th, 2011, 15:51 Posted By: wraggster

Take this as a rumour for now but our pals over at PSPIta have posted that youllbe able to use your PSP to Jailbreak the PS3, talk about a slap for Sony, heres the translated article:

Before the advent of 3:55 custom firmware for the PS3 owners the only way to change the console was to use the PS3 Jailbreak (or its clones) or a USB dongle which is made possible thanks to the code to run on non-certified PS3 Retail. This "Jailbreak" in following through the concerted efforts of many coders, was ported to other devices and made open-source ( PSGroove ). They talked for a long time even to a port on PSP but the work ended abruptly. Now, via his Twitter profile, developer Brandon Wilson announced that he was able to develop a homebrew capable PSP to make a dongle to all intents and purposes it will be possible to downgrade procedures (until 3:55 fw that turns out to be 'latest system software on which it is possible the procedure) and, with the PS3 firmware 3:41 and lower, to enable debug mode and then code execution is not certified.
Brandon Wilson said that the release is imminent. We will keep you updated when new.

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Just ported PS3 downgrader / service mode jig to PSP. You can use it for <= FW3.55 stuff. I'm cleaning it up, etc.., Will release soon.

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JPCSP Rev1981 - PSP Emulator for Windows

February 6th, 2011, 15:57 Posted By: wraggster

The PSP Emulator for Windows thats written in java gets yet another update:
Heres whats new:
Fixed problem introduced by r1980 (was sometimes causing incorrect video decoding as reported by Darth1701).

http://buildbot.orphis.net/jpcsp/

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E-uae 0.8.25 r3

February 6th, 2011, 20:57 Posted By: wraggster

News via Gxmod
Ole proposes a new Amiga emulator for PS3.
Features :
- Supports CPU 68000, 68010, 68020
- Support Chipset OCS, ECS and AGA
- Amiga hi-res (720x576) 32bit depth
- Emulation joystick1, joystick2 (2nd joypad required) and mouse
- Simple Options dialog (support for change disks and more)
- Sound 48000 kHz
- Keyboard emulation
- Support for loading images, zip dms
- Reading of the startup configuration in either / or dev_usb000/uae/uae.cfg / dev_hdd0/game/EUAE00825/USRDIR/UAE.CFG.
Required :
- PS3 to boot homebrew
- Uae.cfg either / dev_usb000/uae / or / dev_hdd0/game/EUAE00825/USRDIR / (sample included UAE.CFG)
- Start-Rom see the file docs / readme
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PCSP v0.5.2 released

February 6th, 2011, 21:52 Posted By: wraggster

Shadow has posted a new release of the PSP Emulator for Windows.
Heres the release notes:
Actually this is mostly a bug fix release for single core cpus. As already explained in previous post there was a bug in audio that was preventing pcsp to work on single core cpus. Now it should work okay.
Besides that this release also offer decryption of encrypted PSP games on fly!. That's right you don't need to decrypt your PSP games in order to run or use external eboot.bins. Just remember to enable the decryptor in settings dialog and everything should decrypted on fly!.
Here is the complete changelog:
•Fix a bug in audio that was preventing single core cpus to run (now they should work fine)
•Added PRX1-PRX2 decryption. Now you can run encrypted games without the need to provide external decrypted file. You need to enable the Decryptor in settings in order to use it. (Settings->Settings->Hack Settings->Enable Decryptor)
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PS3Jig - PS3 Factory/Service Mode "Jig" Dongle for Sony PSP Version 1.00 Released

February 6th, 2011, 23:45 Posted By: wraggster

Brandon Wilson has released what could be a very very interesting app for the PSP/PS3, heres the full release details

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PSP2 'completely developer-centric this time'

February 7th, 2011, 15:13 Posted By: wraggster

Developer lauds simplicity of new handheld; PS3 compatibility 'possible'

Sony has kept true to its promise to create a new console that will put developers first, according to detailed claims from an unconfirmed source.
Speaking to Eurogamer on the condition of anonymity, the insider lauded Sony’s upcoming PSP2 platform as “a developer's dream”.

The handheld’s development platform was said to be built for rapid project turnaround, ease of use, as well as straightforward porting between PSP2 and PS3.
“Sony is finally doing the things developers have been crying out for for years,” the person said.
"Sony has made it completely developer-centric this time. [The development kit] is really simple to plug in and use. It opens direct in Windows Explorer and you can see all systems on a network – so you could, for example, update the firmware of multiple NGPs at once.”



The source continued: "A PS3 dev station can take three hours to set-up. This looks like it will take under 20 mins. It just makes everything easier – they've really thought about it this time.”
Last year, Sony Worldwide Studios president Shuhei Yoshida told Develop the PlayStation manufacturer had learnt from mistakes in the past and was going to build new platforms with developers in mind.
“When Ken Kutaragi moved on and Kaz Harai became the president of SCE, the first thing Kaz said was, ‘get World Wide Studios in on hardware development’,” Yoshida said.
“So he wanted developers in meetings at the very beginning of concepting new hardware, and he demanded SCE people talk to us [developers].”
When asked whether this change in philosophy will be applied to future PlayStation hardware, Yoshida replied: “Yes, we are undergoing many activities that we haven’t yet been talking about in public. Some future platform related activities.”
‘CROSS PLATFORM’

Eurogamer’s source went on to claim that PSP2 tech allowed for more straightforward cross-platform development – a testament to both its power and simplicity to develop on.
The person claimed to have seen the “WipEout HD PS3 engine running on [PSP2] with no changes to the art platform”.
“That means full resolution, full 60 frames per second. It looks exactly the same as it does on PS3 – all the shader effects are in there.
"Any shaders for PS3 stuff will just work. We won't have to rewrite. What would have taken two to three months before looks like it could take just one to two weeks now. The architecture is obviously different, but it's the same development environment."
Sony is apparently “urging developers to create releases that work across PS3 and NGP”, Eurogamer said.
"They want us to do cross-platform," said the source, explaining that the submission process has been streamlined, with only a single submission required for a title on PSN and NGP.
Yet Sony is apparently urging developers to avoid straight console-to-handheld ports. The firm "does not want exactly the same game" on PSP2 and PS3.
There needs to be a purpose behind the PSP2 edition of a PS3/PSN game, the source said.
"They want at least some kind of interactivity between the two versions with NGP-only extras.”
http://www.develop-online.net/news/3...tric-this-time

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Sony finally announces PlayStation phone

February 7th, 2011, 15:17 Posted By: wraggster

After literally years of speculation and months of information leaks, Sony Ericsson has finally confirmed what nearly every human being on the planet has known for weeks – it is planning on releasing a PlayStation-branded mobile phone.
An ad on the company's Facebook page shows the device, saying that a full reveal will take place this Sunday February 13th at 18:00 GMT.
It carries the tag line "Android is ready to play".
http://www.pcr-online.biz/news/35713...yStation-phone

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Battlefield 3: Can it kill COD?

February 7th, 2011, 16:51 Posted By: wraggster

Last week we got the exciting news that Battlefield 3 will be released this autumn via the first trailer for the game.

We then got a boat load of new information about the game, including the fact it will feature battles in Paris, Tehran and New York..




Your reaction to the Battlefield 3 announcement was a little bit mixed, especially concerning the fact that the new DICE shooter would sport a single-player campaign.

You were concerned that the EA brand of modern warfare wouldn't actually be able to separate itself from all the other modern warfare out there. But EA senior gamplay designer Alan Kertz, has reassured gamers that there are no plans to 'kill COD by copying', which should provide a glimmer of hope.

So, what do EA and DICE have up their sleeves? When dealing with dusty, dirty war in modern times, what needs to be done to truly revolutionise the genre and can COD be eliminated from the top spot by Battlefield 3?

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PS Phone Xperia Play official

February 7th, 2011, 16:57 Posted By: wraggster

The Xperia Play – Sony Ericsson's "PlayStation Phone" – was finally made official last night with a bonkers telly advert that premiered during the Super Bowl.
According to an update on Sony Ericsson's Facebook page, the Android device launches at 6pm UK time on 13th February with a full unveiling at the Mobile World Congress event in Barcelona.
Xperia Play features a sliding mechanism that reveals a direction pad and PlayStation's trademark square, triangle, circle and X face buttons.
It will utilise the PlayStation Suite, allowing users to access Android games and PlayStation One games downloaded over the PlayStation Network.
"That's the second biggest worst kept secret I've ever seen."

Xperia Play was – alongside Sony's PlayStation Portable successor – one of the worst kept secrets in the industry.
Reports suggest its screen is "on par" with the iPhone's Retina display. Sony's Bravia technology is said to have "trickled" in, with Sony Ericsson considering leveraging the Bravia brand when highlighting the display.
Digital Foundry analysed the leaked specs last month. What was said? "The PlayStation Phone looks like an interesting, if somewhat unremarkable piece of hardware. It's down to the games to convince us of its prospects."
http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/20...-play-official

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O2 UK says it's getting the Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (update: Vodafone, too)

February 7th, 2011, 17:12 Posted By: wraggster

Now that the Xperia Play is finally official ahead of a full unveiling at MWC next week, carriers are ready to hop on the bandwagon -- or at least one is: O2 in the UK. Other than a brief tweet, no other details are given at this point, though the quick support of a major European carrier has to be good news for Sony Ericsson considering that device subsidies are no longer a sure thing... and without question, the Play represents something of a Hail Mary for one of the most badly bruised and beaten titans of the wireless industry. Pricing on contract is, of course, a huge open question -- as is North American support -- but hopefully all will be revealed on the 13th.

http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/07/o...n-xperia-play/

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Xperia Play UK networks revealed

February 7th, 2011, 19:49 Posted By: wraggster

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PPREFS v1.094 released

February 7th, 2011, 20:43 Posted By: wraggster

News via http://www.psp-ita.com/?module=news&...2&view_reply=1

The developer hiroi01 releases the 1094 version of the plugin pprefs grace to the XMB where you can manage the activation and deactivation of plugins available on PSP. This new version improves compatibility with a greater number of plug-in and is accessible on CF 5.00m33-6, CF 5:50 GEN-D3, and 6.3x 6.20TN PRO. If using this plugin on CF may seem superfluous, but it is very convenient in the case of the last two listed HEN.

Source: Hiroi

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Easy Plugin Manager Light for 6.3x PRO

February 7th, 2011, 20:48 Posted By: wraggster

News via http://www.psp-ita.com/?module=news&...9&view_reply=1

With the continuous updating of HEN and CF for the latest firmware is handy to have on hand some little touches to make up for the shortcomings of these new products. This time we think our PataPork issuing a revised, corrected and relieved of his Easy Plugin Manager is optimized to run on 6.3x PRO , through which you can enable / disable plugins that are in your console without the need of having to connected to the computer. The manager with graphics reminiscent of the well-known recovery menu plugin will do a check of the various categories to collect them in order to restore clear vision.

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CF PRO-A 6:35 Released

February 7th, 2011, 20:53 Posted By: wraggster

News via http://www.psp-ita.com/?module=news&...7&view_reply=1

As previously announced, the Chinese developer hrimfaxi (aka Virtuous Flame) has released the 6:35 PRO-A , a temporary CF (CF 3.5 is already known as the Gen-C) that can run on any model of PSP upright official FW 6.35.
With this CF will be executed directly from XMB homebrew and ISO.
The developer thinks about the future while anticipating the next 6:35 PRO-B will have support for PS1 games and the Recovery Menu.

WARNING: Multi users who tested the CF have found the brick patterns 3000 (04g). E 'therefore should avoid the use of CF on these models of PSP, extending care to all models of PSP 3000.

Source: PSPKING

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Custom Firmware 6.35 beta 9 for PSP 200X flashable

February 7th, 2011, 21:46 Posted By: wraggster

News via gxmod

New version of Custom Firmware to 6.35 beta 9 neur0ner PSP Flashable 200X.

News / Corrections:

- Added NP9660_Driver
- Added option UMD ISO VSH menu but also in the Recovery mode

The beta 9 of the Custom Firmware 6.35 is for PSP neur0ner Flashable 200X (NOT PSP PSP-2000 TA-088v3).

Do not Install on PSP 1000, PSP-2000 TA-088v3, PSP 3000 and GO

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Move 'the most accurate' motion tech for Virtua Tennis 4

February 8th, 2011, 19:41 Posted By: wraggster

PlayStation Move is probably the most accurate motion controller when it comes to playing Virtua Tennis 4, but the others aren't without their benefits.

In an interview with CVG, Mie Kumagai - the creator of the tennis series - outlined the benefits of Move, Kinect and Wii.




"In terms of the three motion play devices, if you take the Move it works with the controller in your hand and the eye, so it detects very accurately every single movement you make with the controller and also it detects where you are in the space very well with the camera," she explained.

"So it makes the motion play on the Move probably the most accurate motion play out of all the three."

Kumagai added: "But if you take Kinect it offers our users much more freedom without being restricted to holding anything in their hand."

"Also, Kinect is a very good device for tracing every part of your body so users are encouraged to improve their tennis playing form using their entire body not just swinging their arms around.

"In terms of the Wii it's going to be very similar to the Move in terms of having the controller in your hand but I feel the Wii is a very accessible platform and you don't have to have the Motion Plus attached.

"So hopefully it'll be able to reach a wider number of people out there. It's very easy to pick up and play."

Have a look at the Virtua Tennis 4 trailer that was released last month and features the "strongest ever" roster for the series.

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Sony subpoenas Google, Twitter for PS3 hacker info

February 8th, 2011, 21:56 Posted By: wraggster

I knew Sony would get pissy over the PS3 and seems they are using their considerable cash to get people prosecuted all over the place, heres the news from Gamesindustry.biz

Sony has issued subpoenas for information to various websites and social networks, requesting various data related to accounts believed to be held by members of the fail0verflow hacking team.
Documents passed on to hacking community site PSX-Scene are understood to show the requests, and contain concerns over whether or not all of the relevant details of the case have been fully disclosed.
The move indicates a marked ramping up of the company's attempts to prosecute the hackers behind the breach, which have previously been focused on George Hotz, known in the hacking community asGeoHot.
Hotz, along with several others, was successfully legally restrained by Sony from distributing the published hacking information any further, but Sony believes that others are still doing so.
Sony believes that by obtaining account information from the companies it has subpoenaed it will be able to track down further members of the team responsible and prosecute them.
The details Sony is requesting include account details, IP addresses, personal information and access to created posts and documents. Sony claims that any delay in the process is causing them further harm, as the unknown members of the group continue to distribute the hack.
A rapid resolution to the subpoenas will allow Sony to "identify the Fail0verflow Defendants and other culpable entities so appropriate action can be taken against them for the distribution of the illegal circumvention devices," the documents claim.
"The infringers will continue to distribute the illicit circumvention devices while SCEA must wait to be heard on its request to discover the identities and locations of those infringers."

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Sony Lawyers Expand Dragnet, Targeting Anybody Posting PS3 Hack

February 8th, 2011, 22:16 Posted By: wraggster

Sony is threatening to sue anybody posting or 'distributing' the first full-fledged jailbreak code for the 4-year-old PlayStation 3 gaming console. What's more, the company is demanding that a federal judge order Google to surrender the IP addresses and other identifying information (PDF) of those who have viewed or commented about the jailbreak video on a private YouTube page. The game maker is also demanding that Twitter provide the identities of a host of hackers who first unveiled a limited version of the hack in December.http://games.slashdot.org/story/11/0...sting-PS3-Hack

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Angry Birds is top PSN download in January, Mass Effect 2 comes in at #8

February 8th, 2011, 22:36 Posted By: wraggster

No wonder developers are jumping ship to Rovio: it's flooded with money. Angry Birds has managed to perch itself atop not only the iOS and Android marketplaces, but it has claimed the top spot on the PlayStation Store as well. Released as a mini, the port works on both PS3 and PSP, which undoubtedly helped its sales. The rest of the top 10 for January include:

1. Angry Birds
2. Tetris
3. X-Men
4. Pac-Man Championship Edition DX
5. Final Fantasy VII
6. Wheel of Fortune
7. Marvel vs Capcom 2
8. Mass Effect 2
9. Castle Crashers
10. Risk Factions

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PSP Genesis competition: Would you like to win 3200$?

February 8th, 2011, 23:00 Posted By: wraggster

News via http://wololo.net/wagic/2011/02/08/p...e-to-win-3200/

Here we go!
A few days ago, I announced the upcoming PSP Genesis competition, a massive PSP homebrew contest. I announced it would be one of the biggest psp scene contest ever in terms of prizes. I’m extremely proud to announce that thanks to the massive positive reaction from several sites of the PSP scene, the PSP Genesis competition is going to be THE biggest PSP contest ever.
As I type this, the cumulative amount of prizes is 3200$, of which almost 3000$ is cash. Want to know more? Is it enough if I say that the first prize is the impressive amount of 1600$? did I lie when I said that my personal contribution of 100$ would be only a small part of the prizes?
What else? 750$ for the second best entry, 400$ for the 3rd one, 100$ for the members’ vote on /talk, A PSP Go for the members vote on psp-hacks.com, as well as my personal contribution of 100$ for my favorite open source entry.

Many thanks go to npt, psp-hacks.com, pspslimhacks.com, wololo.net, the first sponsors of this massive event. We are still welcoming more sponsors of course, so if you’re interested to become a sponsor of this contest, please check the sponsors’ page.
And if you’re a homebrew developer… Well, I do believe that the prizes should be motivation good enough. So go and check the rules, you have until May, 15th to submit your entry!
(We are still ironing out a few things, we didn’t expect something that huge, please bear with us as it’s our first time organizing such an event)

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CTFtool GUI v4.5.1

February 8th, 2011, 23:16 Posted By: wraggster

News via http://www.psp-ita.com/?module=news&...7&view_reply=1

Nearly two months after the last update, the developer patpat updates its PC application CTFtool GUI program that allows you to create CTF themes for PSP compatible with the latest available version of the plugin CXMB. Among the new features in this release, being version 4.5, there is an update of the conversion modules for RCO and PRX, and the introduction of some new functions.
A complete changelog and follow the link to download.

* UPDATE *
Patpat v4.5.1 release the fix that fixes a bug during compilation and conversion file rco / ctf.
Just download and unzip the archive into the directory CTFtool GUI v4.5

Changelog v4.5:
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Note: The following files were removed from the archive:
- Base Folder (6:20 to 6:35): common_gui.prx, msvideo_main_plugin.prx, msvideo_main_plugin.rco, opening_plugin.prx, paf.prx, sysconf_plugin.prx, visualizer_plugin.prx, vshmain.prx
- Base Folder (5.50): game_plugin.prx,, msvideo_main_plugin.rco, msvideo_main_plugin.prx, paf.prx, visualizer_plugin.prx, vshmain.prx, common_gui.prx, sysconf_plugin.prx, visualizer_plugin.rco
- Base Folder 5.00: common_gui.prx, vshmain.prx, paf.prx, visualizer_plugin.prx, msvideo_main_plugin.rco, msvideo_main_plugin.prx,
- Base Folder (3.71 - 4.01): common_gui.prx, vshmain.prx, paf.prx
sysconf_plugin.prx, visualizer_plugin.rco

These files have been removed because, for a range of domestic policy of PSP-ITA, are not allowed to post on the forum.
To seek, you must use the PSARDUMPER and extract them from their firmware.

Changelog v4.5:
- Added function to convert topmenu_icon.rco (5.xx - 6:20 to 6:31 - 6.35)
- Support for conversion 6.20/6.35
- CXMB updated support for fw from 3.71 to 6:35
- Fixed a bug that allowed you to transfer the PTF FW 6.20/6.31/6.35
- Updated the conversion modules PRX / RCO
- Fixed some bugs

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VSH Recovery Menu & Flasher v1.5

February 8th, 2011, 23:24 Posted By: wraggster

News via http://www.psp-ita.com/?module=news&...9&view_reply=1

Regardless of how bad it could leave the name implies, VSH Recovery Menu Flasher & developed by coder 1 Deutschland actually allows you to install on CF fixed GEN, and the old versions of m33 menu VSH and Recovery , and implements convenient features for creation of ISO UMD, Backup and Recovery existing VSH menu, change the version.txt a firmware update to the official.
E 'ruled out the installation of VSH and Recovery on non-hackable PSP stably (2000 TA-088v3, 3000 and Go!).
The 1.5 version of this homebrew, allows the use of Version.txt Faker also 6.20TN, through which you can replace files Version.txt.
Following the download.

Overview of features and download:
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.: Overview of functions.
- Recovery Menus: Allows you to install different versions of the Recovery Menu (not available on HEN)
- VSH Menus: Allows you to install several versions of VSH Menu (not available on HEN)
- Other Functions: to start broser the Internet, choose the version, create a backup dell'UMD quote
- Backup Menus: Create, delete and restore the backup of the Recovery menu and VSH.

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XMB Wave Screensaver for Windows 0.98b

February 8th, 2011, 23:40 Posted By: Shrygue

This isn't a new release, I posted this 4 years ago. It's just something I rediscovered after the forum was upgraded and all our downloads went. Anyway this is a screen saver XMB for Windows made by AgentOrange of OrangeAgent.de. It's customisable with options to choose up to 32 waves, use up to 8 different colours, apply a custom background and more.

To install and use, first download and unpack the zip package to a folder of your choice. Then right click the screensaver and choose Install. Alternatively you can extract it to C:\Windows\System32 and it will appear in your list of screensavers in Display Properties.

Extract of changelog from v0.96 (previously posted version):

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FileSort v1.3

February 9th, 2011, 11:25 Posted By: wraggster

News/release from jackjason

FileSort ist a Homebrew, that can handle your files.
You can dump your flash an sort the files name or by type, or both.



You are able:

Configuration

• Source Path
  
  • Ms0
    Flash0
    Flash1
  Toggle Clean
  
  • On
    Off

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DJ MAX Clazziquai - Sony PSP - bargain price of US$ 12.90

February 9th, 2011, 11:32 Posted By: wraggster

Play Asia are doing one of their weekly specials in which they reduce the price of a game quite a lot, heres the details from them:



DJMAX welcomes the hit techno-classic band Clazziquai into their family. Clazziquai's music, although intricate as a whole, can be split into different parts.

By concentrating on one part of the music, the female lead's melody, for example, new gamers can have an easier time picking up the basics and by working together with the computer or other DJs, the players can perform complex melodies that dazzle.

Besides new tracks, the game combines songs from the first and second games, resulting in a music database with more than 100 pieces. Players can unlock hidden stages and music videos by taking challenges. Clazziquai is a good place to start your DJ MAX addiction, beginners can start here before heading to the more challenging Black Square and DJ MAX Portable 3.

Flashing lights and blazing beat, DJ MAX Emotional Sense - Clazziquai is available at an unbeatable bargain price of US$ 12.90 only.

The Korean Sony™ PSP version is region free and will be shipped worldwide without restrictions. So welcome to the party, no matter where you are!

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JPCSP Rev1984 - PSP Emulator for Windows

February 9th, 2011, 15:03 Posted By: wraggster

The PSP Emulator for Windows thats written in java gets yet another update:
Heres whats new:
Another small graphics fix: better detect GE parameter changes.
http://buildbot.orphis.net/jpcsp/

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Metal Gear Online patch 'detects fraudulent network connections'

February 9th, 2011, 20:54 Posted By: Shrygue

via Computer and Video Games


Konami has released a patch for Metal Gear Online enabling the game to detect fraudulent network connections, which usually slow down gameplay during the sessions.

The update also makes a few changes to the game's Drebin Points system, while weapon and skill parameters have been adjusted and skills for unique characters have been tweaked.

The update also introduces an overall increase to character movements as well as idle kicking for auto matching.

Additionally, players can look forward to regular background music updates which will include tracks from throughout the MGS series.

Finally, the Gene, Meme and Scene expansion packs are also now available for purchase via the in-game shop and Konami's shop.

Hideo Kojima has shown off Metal Gear Solid 4 running on Sony's NGP.

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Harvest Moon Developer Cancels PS3 RPG

February 9th, 2011, 20:56 Posted By: Shrygue

via IGN


Were you aware that Japanese Harvest Moon publisher and developer Marvelous Entertainment was making a large scale multiplatform RPG for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360?

Don't feel to bad if the answer is no, as such a game was never formally announced. However, in an earnings briefing today, Marvelous said that it was developing a large scale multiplatform RPG for the two platforms, but it decided to cancel the project after considering the future game market environment.

It looks like this project might have been pretty far along, as the company listed 245 million yen as losses attributed to the cancelation.

There will still be an HD RPG from Marvelous, though. PS3 will be getting Rune Factory Oceans, which is due for Japanese release on February 24. This is also multiplatform, but with Wii instead of Xbox 360.

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1.1m PlayStation 3s sold in Australia

February 9th, 2011, 22:39 Posted By: wraggster

Following news of Australia's annual games product sales, Sony has revealed lifetime Australian figures for its current hardware range.
The PlayStation 3 has sold 1.1 million units to date according to figures released to GameSpot, and last year claimed 26.5 per cent of the territory's hardware market.
Microsoft has thus far refused to share Xbox 360 figures (its last announcement in that regard was 700,000 consoles sold by August 2009), but claimed 2010 saw a 20 per cent boost over 2009 sales, and became the console's biggest year to date in Australia.
Meanwhile, the PlayStation 2 boasts a total install base of 2.6 million in Australia, while the PSP manages 675,000.
In software, PS3 games claim 26.7 per cent of the market, with Sony claiming the PS3's attachment rate is 10 games per console.

http://www.gamesindustry.biz/article...d-in-australia

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Light VSH Menu v0.5

February 10th, 2011, 00:14 Posted By: wraggster

News via http://www.psp-ita.com/?module=news&...5&view_reply=1

The Japanese plum developer update once its plugin Light VSH Menu, the Quick menu of the XMB (already included in the various Custom Firmware) is intended for those who use the HEN for 6.3x firmwares. The release today of the plugin introduces the function Hide MAC Address and fixes some bugs in previous versions.
A complete changelog and follow the link to download.

Changelog v0.5:
</SPAN>Quote:
- Added Hide MAC Address
- Fixed some bugs
- Support for version.txt
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Sony's plan for expedited discovery for Google, Youtube subpoenas backfires

February 10th, 2011, 15:23 Posted By: Shrygue

Sony Computer Entertainment America's been pretty mad lately with the likes of Geroge Hotz and Fail0verflow for hacking their PS3 last month. Recently they've made moves to subpoena the likes of Google, Twitter, Youtube, Paypal and other sites for information to find and sue the hackers. Unfortunately, PSX-Scene reports that Honorable Susan Illston has denied the company's request for expedited discovery, meaning they can't serve mentioned sites the notice. In addition, a hearing for the motion that was scheduled today has been moved to March 11th 2011.

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635PRO-A1 Custom Firmware released

February 10th, 2011, 20:48 Posted By: wraggster

News via EP

virtuosflame aka liquidzigong just released 635PRO-A1

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Custom Firmware 6:35 Custom v10

February 10th, 2011, 21:33 Posted By: wraggster

News via PSPita (translated via google)

E 'available for download v10 of the Custom 6:35, the CF developed by coder neur0n that turns out to be only compatible with PSP 2000, with the exception of the TA-088v3. The release today again the NID Resolver updates and fixes a bug in the recovery menu, specifically the function Toggle USB.
A complete changelog and follow the link to download.

V10 Changelog:
</SPAN>Quote:
- Fixata function Toggle USB Recovery Menu
- Updated NID Resolver
- Added a patch for the function AntiCFW


NB: Please note that the 6:35 is the Custom installation on PSP 2000 except TA-088v3

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Graf_chokolo continues the PS3 hypervisor research

February 11th, 2011, 00:07 Posted By: wraggster

News via http://www.eurasia.nu/modules.php?na...ticle&sid=2738

modrobert writes: "Back in November 2010 Graf_chokolo made his Hypervisor Reverse Engineering wiki page public over at ps3wiki.lan.st (old EurAsia news post here). Since then Graf_chokolo has updated the page on daily basis which has slowly grown into a wealth of PS3 hacking knowledge. He has also created several new wiki pages you can follow by checking the recent changes over at ps3wiki.lan.st. Today I read xorloser has disabled the comments in his blog to 'prevent people from posting anything contentious', in effect blocking himself (alter ego Graf_chokolo). After that the guys over at Dukio gratiously provided a blog for Graf_chokolo which he will use for comments but continue the documentation work from his hacking efforts over at ps3wiki.lan.st. I hope this clears things up, there seems to be some confusion out there. You can also find the Hypervisor Reverse Engineering wiki page mirrored here at EurAsia among other interesting PS3 related pages, in case Sony the giant crab gets any ideas (thanks goes to garyopa over at psx-scene.com for making me visualize Sony the proper way in my mind)."

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Snes9X Euphoria Source Code Released

February 11th, 2011, 02:56 Posted By: Zack

This thread is intended for developers only. To the general public this is probably not applicable to you.

Yup, despite other teams not releasing there source code to there continuations of the Snes9x project. I have decided the time is right to release my work.

So if you want to grab the source or better yet, join the project ... take a peek here http://code.google.com/p/snes9x-euphoria/

If you want to join the project and get commit access, please pm me at www.retroemu.com

Sorry if the first commit is a little messy, it has been a long time since I last used svn and i accidentally included unneeded files such as save games and profiles. Sorry!

Hope this is of interest to people, and I hope it gets some interest as far as developers joining the project goes.

Cheers

PS : I really don't want to see loads of knock offs and repackaging of this emulator under a different alias. The reason I decided to make the code public was to attain some developer interest and thus further improve this emulator. Please remember this, I don't work on this emulator for fame or respect, I do it so we can have a better Snes experience on our PSP's.

(Don't take the above to heart!, I just want to see this release as a progressive thing not a step backward)

If you seriously think you can help improve the project, please get in contact with me.

Thanks

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Sony to search PS3 hacker's computer

February 11th, 2011, 21:06 Posted By: wraggster

Lets hope he hasnt got any programs he hasnt paid for or a stash of naughty porn, but it seems Geohot will have his PC searched by Sony, heres the details from Eurogamer:

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Sony: NGP and PSP will coexist

February 11th, 2011, 21:15 Posted By: wraggster

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Final Fantasy 1 and 2 PSP remakes coming to PSN in Europe

February 11th, 2011, 21:30 Posted By: wraggster

In case you missed out on the UMD releases of Final Fantasy and Final Fantasy 2 (or if you have a PSP Go), Square Enix is giving you the chance to get them from the comfort of your own, European hotspot. The Square Enix France Facebook page has announced that the two games will be released on the European PSN for €9.99 each -- a significant discount over what Square Enix tried to get away with for the UMD versions. Final Fantasy will be available to download next Wednesday, February 16, and Final Fantasy 2 will follow on March 2.

In addition, a coupon included with Dissidia Duodecim Final Fantasy will reduce the price of the first Final Fantasy by half. A coupon for Final Fantasy 2 at half-price will come included with The 3rd Birthday. Square Enix hasn't announced this offer nor the downloadable releases for North America, though odds are good it won't pass up the opportunity to sell the first two Final Fantasies again.

http://www.joystiq.com/2011/02/11/fi...psn-in-europe/

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CXMB for 6:35 PRO v2

February 11th, 2011, 22:32 Posted By: wraggster

News via pspita

The developer patpat releases a new update of CXMB known plugin that allows you to customize the look of our issues directly by loading the PSP Memory Stick, thus preserving the console from annoying brick possible. The new release extends the compatibility to a range that goes from CF 3.71M33 to 6.35PRO-A, plus fixes bug that plagued the use 6.35PRO-A PSP with Go!.

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Linux v3.0 kha0S - Linux for PS3

February 12th, 2011, 16:23 Posted By: wraggster

News via gxmod

If you are a user of Asbestos developed by Kmeaw, here is a new Linux distribution based on Debian compatible.

Key Features:

- Support for hard drives with multiple partitions
- Use all available space
- Support for / home on a partition "external"
- FTP Server (login: PS3)
- Ps3-utils package installed

Feel free to try this distribution and reassembling your impressions, bugs, requests to the author on this page .

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CFW 6.35PRO-A2 PSP Virtous Flame

February 12th, 2011, 16:29 Posted By: wraggster

News via gxmod (translated news)

Only 24 hours after the release of CFW 6.35 PRO-A1, Virtuous Flame returns with a new version of its custom firmware PSP for all temporary, this proves that it provides good tracking and development of its small jewelry.

News / Corrections:

- Fixed CAG MHP3 v4 (Chinese version).
- Added option on the menu Device Suspend VSH (put the PSP in standby mode to avoid losing the CFW).

Note that the Fast Recovery 6.35 is still compatible with this version of PRO-A2.

http://virtuousflame.blog.163.com

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Custom Firmware 6.35 beta 11 PSP 200X flashable

February 12th, 2011, 16:34 Posted By: wraggster

Another Custom Firmware for PSP updated, i personally stick with 5.50Gen but each to their own, heres whats new from GXmod (google translated)

The PSP developer neur0ner continues day by day, improving his standing custom firmware for PSP only Flashable 200X.

As always its just works on CFW PSP-200X with a date code from the 7C 8B, the PSP has the date code-8C are not compatible.

News / Corrections:
- MAJ OPNSSMP option, now you can play your isos without decrypt the eboot. Bin, if these isos require a firmware below 6.35.
- Rename the configuration file in config.se config.me

Do not Install on PSP 1000, PSP 2000 8C, PSP 3000 and GO

: http://twitter.com/ # / neur0ner

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PSPdisp v0.6 released!

February 13th, 2011, 02:30 Posted By: wraggster

News via pspdisp

Three months after the last release, the team released a new update for JJS PSPdisp, the PC application permettedi we use our PSP as an extra PC monitor with a resolution of 960x544. The update today, bringing the program to version 0.6, introduces the possibility of connecting multiple PSPs mode WiFi and other features.
A complete changelog and follow the link to download.

Changelog v0.6:
</SPAN>Quote:
Changelog :
- The settings can be "Presets"
- More PSP WLAN
- Support for Wake-On-Lan
- It 's now possible to disable the LED of the WLANhttp://jjs.at/software/pspdisp.html

This program package enables the use of a Playstation Portable as an additional monitor in Windows. You can also remotely send keyboard and mouse commands to the PC. The newest version implements sound streaming, too.
PSPdisp is compromised of four components, on Windows a display driver, an usb driver and the interface application which captures the screen, compresses it and sends it over USB or WLAN to the PSP. On the PSP side there is an application that decompresses the frames and displays them.

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Nicky Boum PS2

February 13th, 2011, 02:58 Posted By: wraggster

News/release from pedroduarte0

Here you can find my PS2 port of Nicky Boum, a popular game among Amigans, from the NickyBoumPSP port by deniska, from of the original Nicky Boum engine rewrite by Gregory Montoir.
The controls are:
Left analog stick for movement, ‘X’ button for fire (hold it for ‘boum’), ‘O’ for jump, L1 for skip level, L2 for quit current live, R1 for adding all bonuses, ‘Select’ for pausing and ‘Start’ for quiting game. Any USB keyboard compatible with the PS2 is also supported.
The original game has some aparent bugs and it was not extensively tested, but it’s not my intention to fix any of the original engine bugs or missing features. Please expect not much future releases from me.
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In long verbose words:
For the brave ones who decided to read this part, I’ll start explaining why Nicky Boum and how this port it came to reality, mentioning its ups and downs.
So it all happened when I tried Nicky Boum PSP from deniska from http://deniska.dcemu.co.uk/nicky-boum-psp-111236.html. This is a port of the popular Amiga game called Nicky Boum which I never played to say the truth, although my long past as an Amiga user and gamer, but I know it to be very dear among Amigans.
When I first looked into its sources, the first thing that striked me was the relatively small number of small source files, the fact that’s a pure SDL game port and with almost 0% PSP specific code (as far I remember, it only sets the PSP CPU frequency). So, I saw in this port an excellent oportunity to get a PS2 port of the game for the hungry PS2 homebrew scene and also a fast way to test the current health of the ps2sdk SDL libs, compatible with my limited free time.
I did the port itself in less than one hour. After this time time period, it was already compiling and a .ELF was born into this world. After fixing some issues with file IO specific to the PS2 and the host: device for debugging, I was not much surprised by the result: A blank screen and no sound what so ever.
So what was the problems, then?
First the blank display: The function SDL_UpdateRect is used to redraw the display but accordingly to the SDL documentation, “Makes sure the given area is updated on the given screen. In other words, it makes sure any changes to the given area of the screen are made visible. The rectangle must be confined within the screen boundaries because there’s no clipping“.
On the other hand, i’ve also read the description of the SDL_Flip() not used at the sources: “On hardware that supports double-buffering, this function sets up a flip and returns. The hardware will wait for vertical retrace, and then swap video buffers before the next video surface blit or lock will return. On hardware that doesn’t support double-buffering or if SDL_SWSURFACE was set, this is equivalent to calling SDL_UpdateRect(screen, 0, 0, 0, 0). A software screen surface is also updated automatically when parts of a SDL window are redrawn, caused by overlapping windows or by restoring from an iconified state. As a result there is no proper double buffer behavior in windowed mode for a software screen, in contrast to a full screen software mode.“
So, it happens the ps2sdk SDL lib compiles using SDL_USE_HW_SURFACE=1 defined at the Makefile, so apparently SDL_UpdateRect(screen, 0, 0, 0, 0) makes no effect. I replaced it by a SDL_Flip call and wonder of the wonders, I’ve got a gameplay image. Apparently, SDL_UpdateRect is enough at the pspsdk.
And I’ve got literally a display image, not an animation, since the gameplay is completely freezed… What was wrong then? So, the program flow is stalled after a SDL_Delay call, which should take a specified limited amount of miniseconds, not an unlimited amount. Unlike the pspsdk SDL port, the PS2 SDL port requires explicit initialization of the timer used by SDL_Delay, how could I know this? Adding a SDL_INIT_TIMER tag to the SDL_Init unlocked the gameplay!
The sound is working but shitty. It seems to be an effect of broken task switching but yet there is sound, unlike my previous experiences with ps2doom. High frequency sounds like speech and high pitch sounds seems more affected than lower frequency samples, such as the explosions. What most suffered with this was the music play, and this would be intolerable, specially for those who have good memories of playing this game in the past on other platforms. I managed to avoid having to debug SDL sound routines (more than not fun, it would be very time consuming with the current primitive debugging tools for the ps2sdk) by using another approach: sdlmixer mod play works fine, so I commented the original music play routines and replaced by sdlmixer calls. I gave the player the option to select only sfx or music during gameplay and put sdlmixer pumping the original songs I’ve got from modarchive.org (the songs at the data folder doesn’t seems .mod files compatible with sdlmixer).
To finish it I just needed to adapt the controller sources to cope with the PS2 specifics (a USB keyboard is also supported, thanks to ps2sdk SDL, by the way), tweak the sdlmixer lib to output slight more volume to the mod play, use romfs to embed all the data files into an .ELF and release to the public.
By the way, I decided to included some game files as in the Nicky PSP archive from the link above. If there is some request to remove them, I’m glad to comply.
The conclusion is that the PS2 SDL ports are not 100% healthy and even the simple standard example may show its problems. I’m glad for the folks that ported SDL to the PS2, don’t take me wrong. Unfortunably, it seems interest on the PS2 platform as homebrew is very low measuring from the number of the active coders and I don’t have the opportunity nowadays to fix all that is needed to fix.
Enjoy it.
(Project’s home : http://code.google.com/p/cosmitops2ports/)

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Xperia Play pre-loaded with 'legendary' PS1 game, will launch with 50 games

February 14th, 2011, 00:35 Posted By: wraggster

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Xperia Play in U.S. in 'early spring,' on Verizon first

February 14th, 2011, 00:36 Posted By: wraggster

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The Sony Ericsson Xperia Play

February 14th, 2011, 00:40 Posted By: wraggster

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Rush of devs back PlayStation Phone

February 14th, 2011, 19:04 Posted By: wraggster

As many as twenty publishers have already thrown their weight behind Sony Ericsson’s new PlayStation Phone (known as Xperia Play).
Developers from SCE are creating content for the device alongside fellow studios Digital Chocolate, Electronic Arts, Fishlabs, Gameloft, Glu Mobile, Namco Bandai Networks, PopCap.

Sony Ericsson also has signed a deal with Unityto ensure the latter’s engine will fully integrate with Xperia Play. Meanwhile, Sony has confirmed the PlayStation Suite, and PlayStation Store, will be attuned for the new smartphone.
“Xperia Play will forever change the way people think about smartphones and mobile gaming,” said Sony Ericsson executive vice president Rikko Sakaguchi.
A rush of developers have begun to pour praise over the new device, with exclusive deals – such as a multiplayer FIFA 2011 – announced.



Glu Mobile is set to develop a final Guitar Hero title for the device (Activision, the game’s publisher, has otherwise cancelled the franchise).
Electronic Arts’ worldwide studios’ boss Travis Boatman said the firm had “collaborated closely with Sony Ericsson to bring exciting versions our best-selling consumer favourites such as The Sims 3 and FIFA 10 to the Xperia Play”.
“The device’s dedicated gaming keypad gives FIFA players what matters most in a footy game — ultimate ball control, quick player selection on the pitch, effortless passes and more,” he added.
“The Xperia Play’s unique gamepad also delivers robust control in The Sims 3 bringing a whole new life simulation experience to fans of the franchise. We look forward to watching consumers interact with our great games in new ways through the Xperia Play.”
Meanwhile, Gameloft president Michel Guillemot lavished praise on the device.
He said: “We are pleased to partner with Sony Ericsson to offer a catalogue of 10 of our best-selling games at launch of the Sony Ericsson Xperia Play. My vision since the creation of Gameloft was to turn video games into a true mass-market form of entertainment. This vision is realised with the launch of Xperia Play, which combines a perfect smartphone for daily use as well as a real game controller to provide the best gaming experience ever seen on a mobile phone.”
Guillemot added that over 20 games will be released on Xperia Play over the next 6 months.
Glu Mobile CEO Niccolo de Masi, meanwhile, said the studio is looking forward to “accelerating our momentum in social mobile gaming with compelling offerings on Sony Ericsson's newest mobile devices."
http://www.develop-online.net/news/3...yStation-Phone

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Bleszinksi applauds Sony NGP's dual thumbsticks

February 14th, 2011, 19:12 Posted By: wraggster

Epic design boss Cliff "Cliffy B" Bleszinksi has heralded Sony's decision to implement twin thumbsticks on its NGP (PSP2) as a new dawn for FPS games on handheld.

The Gears Of War dev told CVG in a new interview centred on new game Bulletstorm that although he "loved" Apple's iOS, traditional dual-thumb shooters cannot currently be implemented well on touch-screen devices.


Epic showed off its own tech demo at the Sony NGP launch in Japan earlier this month, which was well received by those in attendance. The firm showed an updated version of its Epic Citadel demo, which later become action RPG Infinity Blade on iOS.

"[[Sony NGP] makes an entire genre doable on a handheld," Bleszinksi told CVG. "I love iOS, but the twin stick shooters on touch screens do not work. I bought the little stick-on analogue sticks [for iPad] and they kind of work, but it still isn't quite the same.

"They have a better shot than they would have on a touch screen device by having those mini-dual analogue sticks. I haven't played Killzone or Resistance on PSP or anything like that, but I think the potential is there [on NGP]. It's up to developers to make it shine by making the appropriate trade-offs with controls."

http://www.computerandvideogames.com...VG-General-RSS

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Gamers need to re-buy PSN content for Xperia Play

February 14th, 2011, 19:14 Posted By: wraggster

Compatible downloads already purchased won't be transferrable to new Android handset, Sony Ericsson confirms

PlayStation owners who have previously downloaded PSN content will have to re-purchase any content they wish to access on their Xperia Play.
The new Android handset will be compatible with a range of emulated PSone software as well as Android games from a number of publishers.

"Xperia Play owners will have to re-purchase the games, so it's not totally integrated," Sony Ericsson UK and Ireland's managing director Nathan Vautier told GameSpot.
"I think the exciting thing is that there are games which people are very, very aware of."
As was revealed last night, the Xperia Play It is a slide-open device that includes the Xperia-based touch-screen smartphone experience with the iconic PlayStation D-pad, symbol buttons and analogue sticks.



The hardware has been put together with close co-operation between the phone and gaming divisions of the electronics giant - that means classic PlayStation games exclusive for the device, with one bundled at launch.
That said, Sony Ericsson said it had lots of content from mobile games firms ready too: EA's Need For Speed, Sims 3 and FIFA 10; GLU Mobile/Activision's mobile Guitar Hero; and Gameloft's Assassin's Creed and Splinter Cell games.
The device arrives globally from March.
http://www.mcvuk.com/news/43031/Game...or-Xperia-Play

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Second-hand copies of DC Universe Online won't work

February 14th, 2011, 19:16 Posted By: wraggster

Sony has confirmed that anyone buying a second hand copy of its recent MMO DC Universe Online will find that they have to purchase a new subscription account alongside it, making second-hand purchases essentially pointless.
The discs are linked to one-time PSN activation codes, which means that once entered, that disc is attached inextricably to that account. Any use on a separate PSN ID would require the purchase of a second subscription from Sony.
"Once the PSN key has been consumed with a disk it cannot be resold/replayed with the second user adding a sub - only the original consumer can use that acct," Sony said in an email to LazyGamer, adding that "Disk and account are one."
This also means that a shared PS3 console, with separate PSN IDs on it, would require separate discs in order for multiple accounts to play the game, even on the same machine.

http://www.gamesindustry.biz/article...line-wont-work

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Killzone 3 and Crysis 2 leaked online

February 14th, 2011, 19:24 Posted By: wraggster

Both Sony and EA have in recent days suffered leaks of major upcoming titles, weeks ahead of their planned release dates.
A copy of Sony and Guerrilla's PlayStation 3 title Killzone 3 appeared on a number of filesharing sites over the weekend, and is rendered playable by home users due to the recent clutch of copy protection hacks.
The foremost of these was achieved by one George Hotz, who Sony is currently suing. The hacker recently posted a self-performed rap concerning the ongoing legal battle.
The source of 41.4GB Killzone 3 leak has not been identified as yet, but it is known to be the European version of the game. A smaller copy, with the stereoscopic 3D functionality removed, is apparently also available. The game is not due for retail release until Feb 25.
Meanwhile, last Friday saw the news that an early PC build of Crytek title Crysis 2 had been leaked online. The shooter, to be published by EA Partners, is due for release on March 22. The pirated version is believed to be a near-finished copy, playable from start to finish but strewn with error messages and missing elements.
In a joint statement, EA and Crytek claimed to be "deeply disappointed by the news. We encourage fans to support the game and the development team by waiting and purchasing the final, polished game on 22nd March.
"Crysis 2 is still in development and promises to be the ultimate action blockbuster as the series' signature Nanosuit lets you be the weapon as you defend NYC from an alien invasion.
"Piracy continues to damage the PC packaged goods market and the PC development community."
As yet, the game's Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 versions apparently remain secure.

http://www.gamesindustry.biz/article...-leaked-online

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PlayStation 2 ships over 150 million

February 14th, 2011, 19:28 Posted By: wraggster

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635PRO-A3 released!

February 14th, 2011, 21:08 Posted By: wraggster

virtuosflame aka liquidzigong has released a new version of the custom firmware for the PSP, heres whats new:

[!] fix GAME CPU frequency
[!] fixed number of comics, such as the goddess of sideways
[!] fixed under the 0x80020148 error OFW
[!] fix some of the re-setting the packed illegal version of the game led to crash
[+] Add OPNSSMP automatically read features

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6:35 Custom v12

February 14th, 2011, 21:18 Posted By: wraggster

News via pspita

The developer neur0n continues unabated development of its Custom 6:35, 6:35 for the CF only compatible with PSP 2000, with the exception of the TA-088v3. The twelfth release fixes a problem with the playback of the back-up copies of the UMD-Video which we remember, are bootable using the "ISO VIDEO MOUNT" in the VSH menu.
A complete changelog and follow the link to download.

V12 Changelog:
</SPAN>Quote:
- Fixed a bug related to the start of backup copies of the UMD-Video

NB: Please note that the 6:35 is the Custom installation on PSP 2000 except TA-088v3
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PMPlayer Advance 3.1.3 released!

February 14th, 2011, 21:27 Posted By: wraggster

News via ep

PSP Developer Cooleyes released PMPlayer Advance 3.1.3!

PMPlayer is a Video Player for the PSP that supports much formats like Avi/PMP.

[Changelog]:

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JPCSP Rev1985 - PSP Emulator for Windows

February 14th, 2011, 22:22 Posted By: wraggster

The PSP Emulator for Windows thats written in java gets yet another update:

Heres whats new:

New configuration setting to improve performance in some applications: "Enable saving GE screen to Texture". This option can break some applications, this is why it is only available as an option.
With this option, the content of the GE/FB are no longer saved to the PSP memory but are kept in OpenGL textures to avoid the load/save to the memory.

http://buildbot.orphis.net/jpcsp/

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Linux 2.6 Kernel PS3 graf_chokolo

February 14th, 2011, 23:09 Posted By: wraggster

News via gxmod

graf_chokolo has made available a Linux 2.6 kernel for PS3 to make changes in the drivers so that, among other things, writing and reading of any portion of the RAM.


Features :

- Added support for different storage regions corresponding to the PS3 library.
- Improved driver for the PS3 discs
- New drivers for NOR PS3 and new tools for full access to the memory pack.
- Added new calls HV
- Added debug messages for additional insulation SPU

Note that users AsbesOS can also use these new drivers.


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FileSort v1.5 Released!

February 14th, 2011, 23:33 Posted By: wraggster

Updated release from jackjason89

FileSort ist a Homebrew, that can handle your files.
You can dump your flash an sort the files name or by type, or both.



You are able:

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PS3MFW Builder v0.1 Released

February 14th, 2011, 23:37 Posted By: wraggster

News via http://psx-scene.com/forums/f6/ps3mf...eleased-80601/

The moment we have been eagerly awaiting for the past two weeks has arrived! PS3MFW Builder v0.1 has finally been released to the public.

We just received a tip from one of the anonymous contributors of the project that the project has been uploaded to gitorious and were given a readme text.

The project seems to require the ps3tools to be installed, including the newly released self_rebuilder program that was recently uploaded to ps3tools in ps3free - Gitorious as well as the Tcl/Tk 8.5 interpreter.

You can get PS3MFW Builder v0.1 from here: http://gitorious.org/ps3mfw/ps3mfw_b...ve-tarball/0.1

We will be testing this ourselves and will soon post instructions on how to use it.

Here is the README file that came with the first release of PS3MFW Builder…


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================================================== ============= .------. .-------. .-----. .. .-. .--------. .--. /_____ \/ _____//_____ \ / \/ \ /_ _____/\ / / / ____/\____ \ __(__ < / \ / __)\ \/\/ / / / / \/ \ /\/\ Y / \ //___/ /________/_________/__/ \___|__/ \__/\__/PS3MFW Builder v0.1============================================== ================
INTRODUCTION

For years, the security system of PS3 remained unbreached because Sony had a very good defense mechanism: Consumers could use it for more than just gaming by installing Linux via the “Other OS” feature. Therefore there was little motivation for security researchers to investigate the PS3.

However, then Sony (or SCE, SCEA, SCEE or whatever, we aren’t exactly sure what is going on there anymore) made an unprecedented move: Not only did they introduce a new PS3 model that no longer allowed the installation of an Other OS, but with a firmware “upgrade” they removed it from previously sold consoles.

While removing advertised features from a product (several years after its purchase!) is blatantly unlawful, having highly paid lawyers apparently allows you to get away with it- in a legal sense.

But when the law fails to protect the people, then some of those people, being clever and resourceful, help themselves. And that is what happened here. Sony sunk its own battleship.

PS3MFW is the next step in the process of returning to consumers control over their own hardware. Your PS3 belongs to you. You didn’t lease it, and you signed no contract when you purchased it. It is your right to use it however you choose. It is your responsibility to do so within the legal boundaries.

PS3MFW allows you to tailor your PS3′s firmware to your specific needs, giving you a level of control you previously lacked. PS3MFW is open source. That means it is completely transparent, and anyone with the necessary programming knowledge can help to improve it and create new plugin tasks.

It is with great pleasure and joy that we are now able to present you with the first public release of PS3MFW Builder. A lot of hard work went into this during the past five weeks, by some incredibly dedicated and inspired people. We would like to thank everyone who contributed, the people who got this project underway, and those who did all the programming and testing.

PS3MFW Builder v0.1 has been successfully tested on all major PS3 hardware revisions, and in conjunction with OFW 3.10 – 3.55. It is NOT compatible with OFW 3.56.

Remember that this is only the very first release of PS3MFW Builder, version 0.1. With your support and feedback, we intend to create the definitive PS3firmware solution that makes all other closed-source custom firmwares obsolete.

PS3MFW Builder is not distributed with any program code copyrighted by third parties.

PS. KevinButler, you sunk your own battleship.

REQUIREMENTS

To use PS3MFW Builder, the following is needed:

* The latest version of the f0 tools
* Tcl/Tk 8.5 ( Tcl/Tk 8.5 )
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