Xmb Launcher v1.00 Drops

January 13, 2009
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An awesome application for homebrew lovers is now circulating: Xmb-Launcher v1.00, from Smokescreen, promises to be a very handy utility that’ll make home-cooked goodness a little more accessible for everybody. Here’s the instruction list:

  • dd xmblauncher(pwr or nopwr*).prx to vsh.txt
  • add your favorite game to xmbgame1_RUP.txt or xmbgame2_RDOWN.txt
  • add your favorite homebrew to xmbpbp1_RUP.txt or place all hb content in xmbpbp2_LDOWN folder
  • enable xmblaucher(pwr or nopwr*).prx in cfw recovery menu
  • start xmb menu and press L+UP to launch hb#1 or L+DOWN to load hb#2 out of the xmbpbp2_LDOWN folder or press R+UP to launch game#1 or R+DOWN to load game#2

Grab this handy application and rock…

MacroFire v2.4.1 Drops To The Squealing Adulation of Adoring Fans

January 13, 2009
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The MacroFire plugin, developed by the homebrew code samurai known as “pen”, has been updated to version 2.4.1. This is a multi-functional plugin that does things like remap buttons, changes the analog stick’s sensitivity, and implements a rapid-fire mode.

Unfortunately, you need to know Japanese to understand the technical stuff of the plugin, as that’s what the readme’s written in. Run it through a translator to get a gist of the functionalities.

The following changes have been made to the plugin in this version:

  • macrofire.ini new “AlternativeButtons” “Remap” “Rapidfire” “Macro” section added. Manual_ini.txt more information.
  • Analog stick to adjust the menu to add a…

PSP-3000 Drops In Two New Colors In Asia

January 13, 2009
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Yep, that’s right. The PSP-3000 is being seen in two hot new colors over there, where all the toys are louder and more awesome. The Hong Kong and Taiwan double-drop is labeled the “Carnival Colors” series, and the first two appearances will be an awesome crystal blue, and a gnarly, mega-thermal red.  They’ll be rolling out on 1/15 in HK, and two days later in Taiwan. Lucky blokes, them.

Another Revision For jpcsp v0.1, Your New Favorite Emulator

January 8, 2009
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Keeping our heads ringing with fresh homebrew, the jpcsp team (with Shadow at the helm – hi from the bleachers!) drops a fresh revision for jpcsp v0.1. Revision 866 promises a lot of bug fixes, but also includes some further optimization. Expect better gameplay all around visually thanks to a jacked-up framerate.

Really, just try it out. Ain’t gonna hurt, and you’ll be nerding out to a fake PSP built with real Java code. Stay plugged in for more about jpcsp as it drops. You can peruse the online forums dedicated to this release, wherein much epic nerdy has already ensued.…

BakonICE 1.80 Drops As The New Year Gets Rolling

January 8, 2009
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Word from the front is that the popular homebrew project, BakonICE, is steaming ahead, and its developer, NoEffex, has made version 1.80 available to us peons. This is a tasty little home-cooked update that hosts the Socom FTB2 Cheat Device. Some tidbits from the changelog, for those of you in the know:

Flicker bug caused by _pspDebugScreenClearLine was resolved. Anti-Server lock is now removed. Animations applier has been added as a replacement for the anti-server lock. Mega overflow dilemma that gummed up version 1.70 of BakonICE was resolved.  A few other bugs got addressed, too.

We’ll keep our eyes on this project…

FreeCheat Homebrew Plugin Gets The Lowdown On System Info

January 8, 2009
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Check out the homebrew FreeCheat plugin that can get a perspective on memory addresses, peep text, look at graphics, and sniff out things in the hardware that are otherwise off-limits. This is also a handy utility for creating memory dumps. You can use FreeCheat with CWCheat’s database files to maximize your geeky pleasure.

This is a handy utility all around to manage on-the-go file transfers, handle PSP to PC connections, and sort through media clips. Props to Flarejune for the coding, and we’ll look forward to updates as they drop.

Download PSP Homebrew - FreeCheat 1.0.12.18 EN

A Tidbit Of Tasty Homebrew Lets You Jam On Your PSP

January 7, 2009
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We just got a peek at a nice piece of custom code for your PSP that simulates a guitar and drum set-up for some spare-time jamming. You can actually sort of step program the thing, and view your composition as a skeletal score. Fans of Modplug will love this application. Step sequencing on the PSP is also very attractive to women and will probably score you a new lady on your arm to show off to your mom. Anyway, check out this application before you decide to blow your money on a real piece of instrument and a month’s worth…