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PSP Headset with Remote Control Launches for Skype Calls

Sony Computer Entertainment America (SCEA) today announced the availability of the new Headset with Remote Control for PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system, giving users a seamless solution for placing free calls over the Internet via Skype£. The new headset...
May 08, 2008 by Auri Rahimzadeh

New PS3 Hack from a PSP Team?

kid101skater let me know last night his team's working on "Project E". I'm not quite sure what it is, either, and I'd like to know how it enables things beyond running Linux on the PS3. Should be interesting!Check out the info here.(sorry it's been a...
March 28, 2008 by Auri Rahimzadeh

LuaPlayer GM v3.0 Released

Homemister has released a new version of LuaPlayer HM, bringing the application to version 3.0. The application has a couple of neat changes, though perhaps the most notable of them is the change that allows you to play all the sound files from old luaplayers.Here's...
March 09, 2008 by Auri Rahimzadeh

Gamestop Weekly Deal: Super Smash Bros. Brawl trade-in, Patapon and more

The holidays may have ended (or may not yet have arrived, depending on how you look at it) but the gameplaying still continues. With that in mind, Gamestop is upholding its tradition of holding weekly deals, with the week of March 3 to 17, 2008 seeing...
March 09, 2008 by Auri Rahimzadeh

Sony tests digital copies on DVD releases, puts time-limited play

It seems that Sony is stepping up on its efforts against piracy, as well as push sales of its in-house movies. This is through embedding digital copies of its movies on DVD with a digital copy ready to be watched on your PlayStation Portable, PlayStation...
March 09, 2008 by Auri Rahimzadeh

Update Toolbox v1.0 - Easy Custom Firmware Updates and More

For the Sony PlayStation Portable homebrew novice, there's definitely a lot to learn even before installing the simplest homebrew game onto your PSP, even a lot more to install major homebrew such as custom firmware (i.e., CFW 3.80 M33). Sony PlayStation...
March 09, 2008 by Auri Rahimzadeh

Take-Two's Strauss Zelnick on takeover deal, company consolidation

After Take-Two Interactive rejected Electronic Arts' US$ 2 billion dollar takeover bid, there have been quite a number of speculations regarding the decision. Strauss Zelnick, the executive chairman of TT Interactive recently gave a simple answer on why...
March 05, 2008 by Auri Rahimzadeh

Go! Cam and Skype combatibility set-ups revealed

If you've ever wanted to use your shiny new Go!Cam Sony PlayStation Portable accessory in conjunction with Skype, then here's we've got some very good news. The little camera that could is in fact compatible with the online voice-chat program, you just...
March 05, 2008 by Auri Rahimzadeh

Sony to Unleash Kratos in Limited-Edition God of War PSP Entertainment Pack

According to Sony PR... (this seems like a pretty cool PSP):Computer Entertainment America (SCEA) today announced the God of War(R) PSP(R) (PlayStation(R)Portable) Entertainment Pack, a limited-edition offering that celebrates the debut of the best-selling...
February 27, 2008 by Auri Rahimzadeh

RSPsar Dumper v3.1 - critical bug fix

A new build is out for Red_Squirrel's RSPsar Dumper. Only one update in this release: version 3.1 fixes a critical bug from the previous version that can return a corrupted prx. Check out the full article for the changelog to RSPsar Dumper v3.1.Download:...
February 19, 2008 by Auri Rahimzadeh

Custom Firmware Extender 2.0 - now supports CFW 3.90 M33, 1.50, 3.40 TM

Users of homebrew developer Cpasjuste's Custom Firmware Extender should better get ready to update their Sony PlayStation Portables. The latest version of this application (check out the previous version here) now supports CFW 3.90 M33, 1.50, and 3.40...
February 19, 2008 by Auri Rahimzadeh

Update: Dark AleX releases Time Machine v0.1: load previous FW, CFW from memstick

Heads up, Dark AleX's Time Machine is now out! If you remember we first heard word of this homebrew back in January when it was demonstrated to install 1.50 kernel on the PSP Slim, then again earlier this month, when it installed firmware 2.70 also on...
February 15, 2008 by Auri Rahimzadeh

Dark AleX's Time Machine: install 1.50 kernel on your PSP Slim

PSP Updates Reports:Sony PlayStation Portable homebrew developer Dark AleX has certainly contributed a lot to the handheld homebrew scene, and his latest project is certainly looking to be quite the contribution indeed. Introducing the Time Machine, a...
February 11, 2008 by Auri Rahimzadeh

Sony Releases PSP Firmware 3.90 - SKYPE Support is Here!

Note that if you have a homebrew capable PSP, this official upgrade will (for the time being) eliminate your ability to run homebrew, so beware!And as they promised at CES... the Skype client is included in this release. I haven't seen the microphone...
February 11, 2008 by Auri Rahimzadeh

Off Topic: LOLCats Programming Language

I kid you not... for those of you who know much about LOLCats, like "I Ate Your Internets"... you'll definitely get a kick out of this one!Yes, it's a REAL programming language. Hahaha.http://www.hanselman.com/blog/TheWeeklySourceCode11LOLCodeDLREdition.aspxEnjoy!-Aur...
February 08, 2008 by Auri Rahimzadeh

Sony Japan to release 2200 mAh PSP Slim battery

Finding it a little annoying having to buy a new cover just to be able to load the PSP Fat's higher-capacity battery on your Slim?Sony Computer Entertainment Japan is sending word that they're preparing to release a 2200mAh Battery that comes with its...
February 06, 2008 by Auri Rahimzadeh

Turn Your PSP Into a Harmony Remote

PSP Updates Reports:So you think you've done all you can with your PlayStation Portable, eh? Well you've thought wrong, and Harmony Solutions has just come out with a press release proving exactly that.Introducing the new Media Maestro Mini. This free...
February 06, 2008 by Auri Rahimzadeh

Sony Profit Increases 25 Percent

TOKYO - Sony said Thursday that its profit rose more than 25 percent in the final three months of 2007, helped by robust sales of televisions and computer games. But it said the strong yen and subprime problems would weigh on demand this year.Sony cut...
February 01, 2008 by Auri Rahimzadeh

PSP update: Skype goes live

Sony Computer Entertainment of America (SCEA) has announced on the PlayStation blog that Skype for the PSP is now live. This means that PSP owners in North America can now use place calls using their handhelds provided there is a Wi-Fi spot in their area.Don't...
January 30, 2008 by Auri Rahimzadeh

GameStop 25% Off PSP / UMD Movies Coupon

I received this in an email from GameStop today... Feel free to use it - it doesn't appear to be tied to my account, but who knows :)(think they'll sue me? <grin>)Enjoy!-Auri...
January 25, 2008 by Auri Rahimzadeh

Sony releases MTV programs for PSP

Sony Computer Entertainment America has licensed MTV programming for viewing on the PlayStation Portable, which represents some of the first new non-Sony product released for the PSP in some time.  Available at retail now on PSP's...
January 25, 2008 by Auri Rahimzadeh

PSP Modded into a Xbox360 Controller

Check out this video of a PSP modded into a Xbox360 Controller http://www.gametrailers.com/player/usermovies/162237.html Source: PSP News...
January 21, 2008 by Auri Rahimzadeh

Dark AleX's CFW PSP 3.80 M33-5 Released

UPDATE - Dark Alex has now released the latest update to his Custom Firmware, Heres whats new: 3.80 M33-5 Changes: - Fixed custom CPU clock not working in games - CPU clock has never (in any SE/OE/M33) be set at all in games that restarted using...
January 21, 2008 by Auri Rahimzadeh

PSPKVM V0.8 - Java Virtual Machine for PSP - j2me Emulator

PSP News Reports:Wow todays sees a great release for the PSP basically PSPKVM allows you to play mobile java games on your PSP.Here's the release details    This is a kvm to run j2me applications on PSP.    Mainpage:   ...
January 21, 2008 by Auri Rahimzadeh

Sony CES Press Conference Video (for real)

Ok, my copy of the video is in HD and will take *forever* to upload... Good thing Sony had a pro there recording it...Check it out here :)Enjoy!-Auri...
January 17, 2008 by Auri Rahimzadeh

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