4.01 M33-2 and 4.01 M33 1.50 kernel add-on

Dark_Alex has released 4.01 M33-2, this update fixes a few small bugs that were present in 4.01 M33. Also at the same time Dark_Alex has released the 1.50 kernel add-on for PSP fat owners.

* NID resolver: Fixed scePowerGetCpuClockFrequency issue. This is the same bug that happened in 3.80 M33-1, it won’t happen again ??

* Fixes recovery problems that have appeared in prior version (incorrect position of back string in language others than English, enable, and disabled strings not translated in plugins, hide pic0+pic1 couldn’t be changed, language file in flash1 wasn’t working..

* Spanish recovery translation typos fixed.

Download:
Custom Firmware 4.01 M33-2
1.50 Kernel add-on for 4.01 M33

PSP INTO A PHONE

A new report from Marketing Week states that sources in Japan and Korea indicate that sony is working on converting the current PSP model into a phone. This project will be done without the help of Ericsson and could hit the shelves by Christmas 2009 so they say.

Sony is understood to be mooting the launch of a PlayStation-branded phone, calling into question its partnership with Swedish mobile company Ericsson.

It is thought the phone will incorporate elements of the PlayStation Portable (PSP).

It is understood the phone could hit the shelves in time for Christmas 2009.

Sony Ericsson currently uses Sony sub-brands Walkman and Cyber-Shot camera as key features of its phones.

Sources in Japan and Korea say Sony is working on converting the current PSP model into a phone. Analysts say it would be “relatively easy” to convert the current PSP as it already incorporates wi-fi.

PSP Firmware 4.01 Released

Sony have released PSP Firmware 4.01, this minor update includes the following:

* Display of search results under Internet Search has been improved for certain languages.
* Playback of video content under Video has been improved for certain file types.

Playback has been improved for certain file types? Does this mean DivX ?

Download Via network update or here -> PSP Firmware 4.01

4.00 M33 to have savestates and XMB recovery

Good news for those that are awaiting for news on 4.00 M33. Mathieulh has commented on a couple of great new features that are going to be introduced in this up and coming M33 custom firmware.

Custom Firmware 4.00 M33 will feature an XMB recovery mode, which will allow access to the recovery menu from within the PSP main menu / XMB. A feature which was first introduced in 3.95 GEN, now will be a part of M33 firmware. The second new and more exciting feature to be added is native savestate support. Users can save and load their progress at any given time while playing a UMD game. Much like what many common PSP emulators have. However it has not been decided yet if it will be part of the released 4.00 M33 firmware or released as an add-on / Plug-in.

Still no release date yet on 4.00 M33 but its looking good. Savestate support will be very handy indeed.

4.00 GEN to not be released? 4.00 M33 to take spotlight?

Judging from the comments made on PSPGen (The GEN/Miriam Custom Firmware homepage) Version 4.00 GEN might not see the light of day as a public release. Although a beta version of 4.00 Gen has been completed by Miriam, Team GEN might keep this release internal as they are aware that Dark_AleX and team M33 and busy on thier own custom firmware - 4.00 M33 due to be released soon.

Miriam / Team GEN - Translated from French:

“The concept of Custom firmware GEN was to show that there is an alternative to Dark_Alex but never try to take his place. If he returns to the runway, the need for the line 4.00 GEN does not feel right.”

So either way users wanting to run homebrew with the features of Firmware 4.00 will have their custom firmware soon be it 4.00 M33 or 4.00 GEN. Its nice to see they are not directly competing, racing to see who will get 4.00 custom firmware out first.

So what do you think? 4.00 Gen should be unreleased? Let the Team M33 release there work first?

Source: PSPGen

PSP Custom Firmware 4.00 M33 coming soon

Team M33 have returned and are busy working on PSP Custom Firmware 4.00 M33. The master himself Dark_AleX is working on this now. Its also reported that there will be a brand new recovery menu in 4.00 M33, no other new features to be added at this stage other than what was included in the official Firmware 4.00 update. The release date? No date set yet, however 4.00 M33 custom firmware will be released soon…

Source : mathieuLH

PSP Firmware 4.00 Decrypted

PSP Firmware 4.00 has been decrypted and by the same team that brought us PSP Custom Firmware 3.95 GEN. So what does this mean to us? Well this opens the door up now for either 4.00 GEN or M33 custom firmware. Decrypting the firmware is the first step towards Custom Firmware enlightenment.

From the PSPGen website, translated from French:

“Many PRX’s were changed such that pops popsman, npdrm, np9660, mlnbridge, sysmem, umdcache, sysconf, video, etc.. Good news, it will not pose too many problems for future adaptations for a Custom firmware.

Please note that the NIDS do not seem to have been changed but the file pafmini has yet changed what can possibly ask for the concerns of some compatibility issues.

This suggests that a custom Firmware based on firmware 4.00 will be rapidly introduced

PSP Firmware 4.00 Released

PSP Firmware 4.00 has been released by Sony. This slighty lack lustre release features the new internet search feature via google and the ability to control the view speed of videos on the memory stick! Wow I hear you say…. Not much of a release for a x.00 step up in Firmware.

* [Internet Search] has been added as a feature under [Network].

* You can now change viewing speed during video playback by pressing the UP/DOWN buttons. Use this feature if you want to watch a video quickly, or if you want to slow down playback and listen to the dialogue carefully.

Download link via Sony -> PSP Firmware 4.00

64G PSP Storage Soon To Be A Reality

Tiawan-based company PhotoFast has made a hero out of themselves. They have recently developed a MicroSD adapter that is capable of holding not one, but two Micro SD cards, and another adapter to hold two of those Micro SD adapters. This means the capacity for your PSP will go through the roof, being able to hold movies, games, music, pictures, and still have plenty of room left over. With four cards the highest total one can hit so far (I’m sure this will change next week, technology being what it is), is 64G of space. It has not yet been released in the US, however, but don’t think that will last for long. If PhotoFast doesn’t get it over here, someone else will, and PSP owners everywhere will have something to put on their wishlist.

Via: QJ.net

PSP Custom Firmware 3.95 GEN-2 Released

Custom Firmware developer Miriam has released an update to his Custom Firmware 3.95 GEN. Releasing 3.95 GEN-2. So whats new? Well not much, this release fixes a slew of bugs that were discovered. In both PSP Slim’s and PSP fats. Notable fixes are bugs that were present when running SNES9XTYL and PSPTube on 3.95 GEN, these should now function without issues on 3.95 GEN-2
Custom Firmware 3.95 GEN-2 changelog:

The bug that was semi-briquer the PSP if, in the RECOVERY, you had the option to choose between VSHmenu and Recovery “NONE”

The compatibility of some homebrews with Slim has been improved.

The formatting of Flash 1 through the recovery now works.

The latest version of the SNES emulator, PSPTube and many other homebrews using ME now work to perfection.

Source: PSPGen

Download 3.95 GEN
Download 3.95 GEN-2