Shell SYSTEM v9.0 Is A Truly Beautiful Homebrewed Operating System

Shell SYSTEM v9.0: Windows-type environment with mini-games

Shell SYSTEM v9.0 just fell into our hands from the perpetual international backyard PSP barbecue, and we’re pumped up about what’s hot on the grill this time: SYSTEM v9.0 is a Windows-like operating environment for your PlayStation Portable that packs an mp3 player, an image viewer, and a few nifty time-wasting games for your particular… [Continue Reading]

Game Categories Revised Gets A Quick Update

Game Categories Revised v3: MS icon bugfix

Soon after the release of Game Categories Revised, Bubbletune put out a few bug fix packages to address some little quirks that new users discovered in the software. Game Categories Revised v3 addresses the problem of a mysteriously memory stick icon that pops up on the screen at inappropriate times. The V3 bugfix follows a… [Continue Reading]

Ultimate VSH Menu v1.02 Is Here, So Start Rejoicing Immediately

Ultimate VSH Menu v1.02: Slim Colors

Total_Noob has dropped the next iteration of his extremely popular homebrew application: Ultimate VSH Menu v1.02 has arrived, and it brings to the masses a terrific alternative to the built-in VSH menu that’s packaged with the custom firmwares. This version comes in less than a week since its last update, so let’s give the fella… [Continue Reading]

XiaoFeiChong And Team Omega Cook Up Custom Firmware 5.02

PSP Application

The last official release of PSP firmware was at the end of November 2008, and since then two separate custom firmware versions of 5.02 have appeared on the Internet. One of the custom homebrewed firmwares was brought to us by XiaoFeiChong. This version was a recompiled M33 firmware, but XiaoFeiChong’s version doesn’t support backups, including… [Continue Reading]

PSPdisp v0.2 Drops With A Demo Video

For you ultra-geeky homebrew fans out there, check out PSPdisp v0.2, which just dropped on the 14th. This is an innovative homebrew application from JJS that allows you to use your PSP as an additional monitor for Windows. Check out this explanation from its developers: … on Windows, a display driver, an USB driver and… [Continue Reading]

jpcsp v0.1 Revision 894 Hits The Internet In Record Time

PSP homebrew - jpcsp v0.1 revision 894

The ever-popular jpcsp v0.1 Java-based PSP emulator, which we just reviewed on January 13th, has again been upgraded: jpcsp v0.1 Revision 894 is available here, and you’ll just want to put on your silly hat and dig right in. With an unprecedented degree of efficiency, Shadow and his JPCSP team have turned out another iteration… [Continue Reading]

Nanodesktop Blind Assistant CFW0005 Proof Of Concept Videos Available

In some exciting news from the homebrew scene, a developer named pegasus2000 is moving forward with a project known as Nanodesktop Blind Assistant. This cutting-edge piece of software will assist the vision-impaired with a number of functions. Although there’s no new official release, pegasus2000 has offered up some proof of concept videos which detail some… [Continue Reading]

Ultimate VSH Menu v1.01 Released

Ultimate VSH Menu v1.01: load recovery menu, take screenshots

Fresh from the genius mind of homebrew developer Total_Noob is the latest iteration of Ultimate VSH Menu, titled Ultimate VSH Menu v1.01. It’s loaded up with some handy new features and Total_Noob has smoothed over some really annoying bugs, so fans of the project will be tickled pink. Here’s the changelog, in case you’re on… [Continue Reading]

JPCSP v0.1 rev876 Is Java-Based PSP Emulator For PC

Java-based PSP emulator for PC: JPCSP v0.1 rev876 released

The freshest revision for the Java-based PSP emulator for your PC has just dropped from JPCSP, led by the notorious Shadow. The focus of this update is minor fixes, tweaks, bug zaps, and other little improvements that you probably won’t notice. The download and installation should be pretty straightforward, but if you’re getting your panties… [Continue Reading]

PSPKVM v0.5.0 Drops With A New Virtual Keyboard

PSPKVM v0.5.0

The ever-popular emulator PSPKVM v0.5.0 is now out, and it includes a great, ground-up designed virtual keyboard. PSPKVM is a terrific piece of homebrew code that enables you to run j2me games and applications on your homebrew-enabled PSP. Here’s a list of the most recent updates: Completely new designed Virtual Keyboard (Great thanks to Anweifeng,… [Continue Reading]