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Introduction to Psp Homebrew – Playstation Portable Tweaks

July 19th, 2010 No comments

The Playstation Portable is a jack of all trades. It plays music, videos, browses the Internet, and plays games. However, for an increasing number of people, this still isn’t enough. With its powerful dual-processor configuration and Memory Stick Pro Duo slot, the PSP is a pocket powerhouse, capable of much more than just gaming and multimedia.This is where the homebrew community comes in. With some modifications to its system software, the PSP can run 3rd party software, just like an ordinary computer. A massive community has sprung up online that is dedicated to these modifications.When Sony first released the PSP, it had no restrictions. It was possible to write 3rd party software and install it to a memory stick. The PS2dev community created a homebrew development kit for the new system, and the community of developers began to grow.After a while, Sony started to realize this was a problem. Although 3rd party utilities and games were harmless, they realized it was possible to run commercial games from the memory stick as well, using homebrew ISO loaders. Sony knew that this could hurt their game sales, so they issued firmware version 2.0, which removed this functionality. In this version of the firmware, and every subsequent release, it is impossible to run anything but UMD disks and official game demos from Sony. While this makes piracy impossible, it also dealt a serious blow to the burgeoning homebrew community.In late 2005, Homebrew developer Fanjita discovered a tantalizing hole in Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories. By copying a special hacked game save to the memory stick and loading it in GTA, it was possible to purposely crash the PSP, and load custom code! For the first time since the release of firmware 2.00, it was possible to run homebrew code again. At the time, PSPs with firmware 1.50 were in high demand, and supplies were dwindling. Using this software exploit, Fanjita and the Noobz team were able to create a “downgrader” for the current firmware, version 3.40. It became possible to downgrade any PSP, as long as it had nothing higher than 3.40, to the older 1.50 firmware, and thus use it for homebrew once again.

Sony was none too happy about this exploit. They issued a recall on GTA:LCS, and sent new, patched copies to stores. They also began releasing firmware updates in the game disks themselves. Newer games required newer firmwares, and so homebrew users had to choose between a fully functional PSP, or a crippled system that was compatible with newer games. As always, the scene found workarounds, specifically a program called Devhook, but it was confusing and complicated to set up.

Custom Firmware

Custom firmware replaces your PSPs official firmware but it is not a permanent upgrade. You can easily uninstall the custom firmware and to back to official firmware if you don’t like or don’t want to use custom firmware anymore. Custom Firmware has all the features of the official sony firmware, but also adds the ability to load homebrew PSP ISOs and PSX EBOOTs directly from the game menu in the XMB. so you can still play your original UMD discs, Music and Videos using custom firmware. Custom Firmware also has an option to use ‘No-UMD Mode’ so you can run your PSP ISOs without a UMD inserted. The ‘Sony NP9660′ No-UMD mode has the highest compatibility rate and almost all ISO games work with it. If you have any PSP ISOs in ‘DAX’ format, you need to convert them to ISO or CSO files using UMDGEN, Custom Firmware doesn’t support the DAX format. Your PSPs UMD Drive should be empty while upgrading / downgrading your PSP. (except when downgrading from 3.03 & 3.50 you will need a UMD inserted to start the downgrader) It is recommended to remove the UMD Disc from your PSP before you do anything in this guide. If you don’t have a USB cable but you have a memory card reader, you can use that instead. when you see ‘connect your PSP to your computer and make a USB connection’, Turn off your PSP, take the memory stick out of your PSP and insert it into your memory card reader. When you see ‘close the USB connection and disconnect your PSP from your computer’ Take the memory stick out of your computer and insert it into your PSP and turn your PSP on.

A hacker known as Dark Alex developed a compelling solution. He designed a software package which, when installed on a PSP running the 1.50 firmware, allowed the user to install a hybrid firmware of his own design. In other words, a PSP with Dark Alex’s custom firmware has all the features and functionality of the standard Sony firmware, in addition to support for firmware 1.50 based software. The firmware also came with something called “HEN”, short for Homebrew ENabler. Developers could create software for the familiar 1.50 firmware, or the newer 3.XX series this way.

Dark Alex has continued refining his custom firmwares, and has managed to keep up with every major release from Sony. His latest stable firmware, M33 3.80, is the most advanced version yet. It boasts tons of new features including a custom devkit, support for a 1.50 kernel plugin, and most importantly, a hacked network update system. In the past, running network update would upgrade to the vanilla Sony firmware, removing homebrew functionality. However, in M33 3.80, it because possible to update to newer custom firmwares with Sony’s own tool.

So what are the new features of this custom firmware? This new custom firmware has all the features the 4.01 official firmware has plus a few extras. Many people are asking me if it’s worth installing it and my answer is a YES. I have 4.01 M33-2 custom firmware installed already on my phat PSP and I haven’t encountered any bugs yet. But don’t take my word for it. Try it yourself. You can always revert back to your old 3.90 M33-3 if you want.So much for the rambling. Here are the instructions on how to install the new custom firmware on your PSP.RequirementsAs always, please do check that you pass all the requirements before you can do the installation. * A Fat PSP or Slim PSP already installed with a custom firmware. At least 3.52 M33-4 custom firmware must be installed on your Fat PSP and 3.60 M33 for the slim. * A fully charged battery. I know it will run on 70% battery but 100% battery with the AC adapter plugged is the safest setup. * A USB cable to transfer files from your computer to your PSP. * The 4.01 M33-2 installer pack that I created for easy install. Download the 4.01 M33-2 installer pack and unzip on your computer.The StepsThe steps are divided into 3. Please follow the directions carefully. I will not be held responsible for any bricks. Do this at your own risk! But I’m 100% sure you won’t brick your precious PSP if you follow the instructions carefully.Step A – Installing the 4.01 M33 custom firmware 1. Connect your PSP to your computer using the USB cable. Open the Step A folder and copy the UPDATE folder to ms0:/PSP/GAME/. After copying, disconnect the PSP from your computer. 2. On the XMB menu on your computer, navigate to GAME > Memory Stick and run the 4.01 M33 update. When you run the update, the screen turns black. Follow the text instructions. It will take you to the Official Sony Update screen. That is normal. Continue with the process following the instructions. 3. The Sony Updater will run. Don’t turn off your PSP or interrupt the update. After the Update, you will be asked to press a certain button to restart your PSP. Do so. 4. Congratulations, your PSP is installed with 4.01 M33 custom firmware now. On to Step B.Step B – Installation of the 4.01 M33 update 1. You can only do this if you are successful with Step A. Connect your PSP to your computer. On your memory stick, navigate to PSP/GAME and delete the UPDATE folder. 2. Now open STEP 2 folder to your computer and copy the UPDATE folder to ms0:/PSP/GAME/. Disconnect your PSP from the computer once you are done. 3. On the XMB menu, scroll to GAME > Memory Stick and run the 4.01 M33-2 update. Just follow the onscreen instructions and you’ll be safe. 4. After the installation, you will be returned to the XMB screen. 5. Congratulations on your 4.01 M33-2 PSP.Step C – 1.50 Kernel Add-on Installation Guide 1. This last set of steps is optional. You may do this or not. The next set of steps will be instructions on how to install the 1.50 Kernel Add on for the Fat PSP. Sorry slim owners. 2. Connect your PSP to your computer. Open Step C folder and then copy 150.PBP file from your computer to the root directory of your memory stick. And then copy 4XX folder from your computer to ms0:/PSP/. 3. Exit the USB mode and on your XMB, navigate to GAME > Memory Stick and then run the 1.50 Kernel Add-on program. Follow the onscreen instructions. 4. After the installation is successful, you will be taken back to the XMB. 5. Congratulations. Your PSP is now the same as mine, a full battle gear handheld. Place your 1.50 homebrews on the PSP/GAME150 folder.

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New PSP The Little One Swing Trainer Aid Golf Club

July 18th, 2010 admin No comments

New PSP The Little One Swing Trainer Aid Golf Club

New PSP The Little One Swing Trainer Aid Golf Club Regular Shaft.PSP Golf’s first game improvement golf club aptly named “The Little One” is a revolutionary new golf training aid that will not only improve your ball striking, increase your distance, elevate your concentration and improve your confidence but you will receive instant feedback on your swing that will result in more rapid improvement and lower your scores.Our brain is focused on the task at hand even with a different sized clubhead! Hitting the ball with the center of the club is a constant priority regardless of the club you have in your hand. By having a more specific (smaller) target our awareness becomes more focused on achieving our goal. The “Transition” is the moment you are emotionally aware of the simplicity behind “The Little One” and the fredom it gives you to hit every shot without fear. The result is more consistent, solid, repetitive shots no matter what club you have in your hand.PSP Golf – (more…)

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SoulCalibur: Broken Destiny

July 18th, 2010 admin No comments

SoulCalibur: Broken Destiny

SOULCALIBUR: Broken Destiny preserves all the fierce battles and gorgeous visuals the series has been known for to create the most comprehensive fighting experience ever on a handheld system with highly responsive controls and balanced gameplay. Adding depth to the combat, an all new single player mode has been specifically crafted for the PSP system that not only challenges a player’s reflexes but also improves their fighting skills. Following in the footsteps of Soulcalibur IV, Critical Finish Moves return where opponents can be defeated with one spectacular attack. Furthermore, the game’s character customization feature has been outfitted with even more options than ever before for infinite possibilities to create an original fighter or customize a favorite warrior.

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Best Sony Psp Tools

July 18th, 2010 No comments

iphonecopy.net( http://www.iphonecopy.net )The popular PSP needs excellent PSP Tools. We here to help you find more suitable PSP Tools easily. The Year 2006 Award of Sony PSP Tools.1. Super iPod PSP MP4 Converter SuiteiPod PSP MP4 Video Converter Suite is an all-in-one iPod video Conversion solution. This Suite includes 6 software — iPod Video Converter + PSP Video Converter + MP4 Converter + Cucusoft DVD to iPod Converter + DVD to iPod Converter + DVD to PSP Converter + DVD to MP4 Converter.2. Cucusoft DVD to PSP ConverterIt can convert almost all kinds of DVD to PSP Movie / PSP Video format. It is also a powerful DVD to PSP converter due to the conversion speed is far faster than real-time. And the output PSP movie/video supports PSP screen, you can enjoy your favorite DVD on your PSP as a portable DVD Player.3. Lenogo Video to PSP ConverterA PSP MPEG4 video converter and PSP burner which can burn movie to PSP and download movie onto PSP. With this PSP MPEG4 video converter and PSP burner, you will know how to put movie on your PSP.4. Xilisoft DVD to PSP ConverterA powerful DVD ripper and video conversion tool, which can help you converting DVD to PSP video format MP4, and to PSP audio MP3 easily and fast, with excellent output quality.5. YASA DVD to PSP ConverterRip DVD Video both video and audio streams of DVD video into PSP Video and various video formats. Compare with other DVD converter, It does not only support PSP Video Formats, But It also supports a large number of video formats including AVI, MPEG, WMV, DivX, RM, MOV, PSP Video, iPod Video, MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4, ASF, 3GPP, 3GPP2 and so on; Also, YASA DVD to PSP Converter can rip DVD Video into Audio formats including MP3 MP2 WMA WAV AC3 M4A OGG etc.6. WinXMedia AVI/WMV PSP ConverterThe PSP MP4 converter to convert movie to PSP MPEG4(MP4) fastly enables you to download/watch movie on PSP and guides you how to transfer video to PSP.7. Mooma Video to PSP ConverterUse your PSP not just for games, but to watch the latest movies! Mooma Video to PSP is such a converter can help you convert your own movies and videos.8. Super DVD to PSP ConverterSuper DVD to PSP Converter is a professional DVD movie to PSP video converter software. Super DVD to PSP Converter directly converts DVD movies to your PSP.9. ImTOO DVD to PSP ConverterThe DVD to PSP conversion for converting DVD to PSP MPEG4(MP4) can rip DVD to PSP, download/copy DVD to PSP and guide you how to transfer DVD to PSP.10. AnvSoft Flash to PSP ConverterANVSOFT Flash to PSP Converter is a powerful utility that convert Macromedia Flash SWF files to MPEG-4 files including movie clips, action scripts and audio in the Flash movies.Source:http://www.iphonecopy.net/article/Best-Sony-PSP-Tools-of-The-Year-2006.html


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Sony PSP Themes Free Downloads

July 16th, 2010 No comments

If you own a PSP, you probably want it to look unique. Your shiny gadget should stand out in the crowd and it must be something you can brag about to your friends. Your Sony PSP comes with stock themes you will probably get tired of in no time. The good thing is that Sony PSP Themes are widely available over the Internet, and installing one is as easy as, say, downloading your favorite songs from iTunes.As a rule, you shouldn’t necessarily be using the producer’s website as a one-stop solution. Granted, Sony offers loads of PSP themes for download, but everybody will be using that site, and you are basically back to square one: your friends might be using that shiny new theme themselves. Try other resources, like forums and newsgroups, and you are likely to find unique layouts to impress your pals.An even better solution is to get Sony PSP themes from membership sites. Such services charge a modest fee for monthly usage and give you access to a wide choice of premium themes. If you can afford one less meal at Burger King, then this is the right choice. Since premium sites share a cut of their earnings with theme creators (or, better, have their own designers), you will notice that the quality standards are much higher than the ones on the free sites. In other words, you get what you pay for.Last, but not least, if you have any design skills, you might consider creating your own Sony PSP theme. Even though it might take you some time to learn to use a theme creation software, nothing beats the satisfaction of having your personal, “branded”, layout, which you can bet no one else has, nor can copy. I’d dare to say themes for your Sony PSP are available everywhere and for all budgets. When have you last changed the looks of your PSP?

Sony PSP Themes is the number one place to find your unique and stylized custom themes for the PSP console. Have a look at the collection of PSP Themes that is making heads turn in every direction. Check out Sony PSP Themes 
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Where to download Sony PSP themes for Free?

July 15th, 2010 No comments

The Sony PlayStation Portable is an advanced handheld gaming system that has seen the likes of many individuals that would love to add custom themes to their gadget so that they can make it look just the way they desire. This can now be made possible by downloading free PSP themes from online websites that specialize in Sony PSP themes. There are a plethora of websites that offer downloadable content of the PSP and users of these sites will be able to find the perfect themes which will be able to give them precisely what they are looking for. If you are planning on customizing the look of your PlayStation Portable, you will find that PSP Themes are the best bet for you to choose from.

The number of sites on the online world that offer free psp themes for download are never ending. You will need to find one that will be able to help you find the perfect one as you desire. If you are planning to get a specific theme, then all you have to do is search for one and it will be able to help you find it easily. Always remember to download your free PSP themes from a reputed website so that you would not get any virus when downloading. Simply download the file you need and transfer it to your memory card and change the theme you need. It’s that simple. Downloading free PSP themes has never been this easy. Try it out yourself today and see how it can help you.

 

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Free Sony PSP Themes to Download

July 14th, 2010 No comments

If you have a PlayStation Portable device and if you are wondering how to add themes to it and customize the overall look of your dashboard, then you will need to get themes and download them from the internet. There are a number of places in the online world where you can download PSP themes for free. If you are planning on giving your game a customized look and feel, then you need to get these free PSP themes.

The internet is a great place to search and download free PSP themes. There are a few websites that also offer free dynamic themes that are downloadable and can be put into your PSP. The need for finding the best of PSP themes has come at a time when people are seeking way through which they intend to provide the best of services that cannot be compared with other themes. Few websites have huge databases of these free Sony PSP themes and offer them for downloading. In order to download the theme, you will need to find a website that offers dynamic themes for download. Once you can do that, all you need to do is transfer that dynamic theme to your PSP memory card folder and you will be able to customize the overall feel and look of your PlayStation Portable. In order to download free PSP themes, head on over to a free Sony PSP themes site where you can get the best of downloadable content for your PSP.

 

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WALL HOME AC US POWER ADAPTER CHARGER FOR SONY PSP NEW

July 13th, 2010 admin No comments

WALL HOME AC US POWER ADAPTER CHARGER FOR SONY PSP NEWNo description for this product could be found, but have a look over at Amazon for reviews and other information.

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Black Hawk Down [UMD for PSP] (2002)

July 13th, 2010 admin No comments

Black Hawk Down [UMD for PSP]

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Ridley Scott’s Black Hawk Down conveys the raw, chaotic urgency of ground-force battle in a worst-case scenario. With exacting detail, the film re-creates the American siege of the Somalian city of Mogadishu in October 1993, when a 45-minute mission turned into a 16-hour ordeal of bloody urban warfare. Helicopter-borne U.S. Rangers were assigned to capture key lieutenants of Somali warlord Muhammad Farrah Aidid, but when two Black Hawk choppers were felled by rocket-propelled grenades, the U.S. soldiers were forced to fend for themselves in the battle-torn streets of Mogadishu, attacked from all sides by armed Aidid supporters. Based on author Mark Bowden’s bestselling account of the battle, Scott’s riveting, action-packed film follows a sharp ensemble cast in some of the most authentic battle sequences ever filmed. The loss of 18 soldiers turned American opinion against further involvement in Somalia, but Black Hawk Down makes it clear that t (more…)

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Tips to Help you Find and Download Sony Free PSP Themes

July 12th, 2010 No comments

The Sony’s Play Station Portable is the ultimate gaming machine of these new times and it has an advantage in that you can customize it by adding new themes to make it look more attractive. In this article I will provide you with some helpful tips to help you not only find but also download free PSP themes. The first tip when looking for free PSP themes that you should put into consideration is that you should always avoid downloading themes from the official Sony PSP website if you want some unique theme designs. This is because the themes you will get there are not unique and the designs are popular and generally not so cool. The fact is that most of the users and owners of the Sony PSP game have already downloaded these themes and you will also get the same old boring ones that they have. If you need unique cool free PSP themes you start by subscribing to free PSP download sites. These sites can be found by using a search engine like Google or Yahoo. Note that subscribing to these free sites can be disadvantageous in that most of these sites will ask for your email address which they will use to spam you often or send unnecessary emails which can be irritating.  Another popular way of getting free PSP themes is to create a customized theme using a PSP theme creator software. By creating your own theme this way, you ensure that it is unique and exceptional and you get the advantage of tweaking it to look just like you want. Another great way to find  Free PSP Themes is by searching for newsgroups and forums on the internet that discuss about games and follow the links provided mostly by the members. You will discover that most of the members in these forums are the programmers who actually create these themes and they offer them for free on their websites. The last option that you should consider if you do not want to go through all this hustle of downloading themes for free and getting spammed is you pay a small fee and get unlimited access to sites that offer these themes. This is probably the best option to someone who is in a hurry and needs a theme fast, but if you are patient you can alternatively hire a programmer or theme creator for a small fee to make a theme for you with your specifications. Hiring a PSP theme creator can be a little costly but it will also give you a PSP theme that compliments your personality and greatly adds to your gaming experience.

 

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