Hacking the PSP Blog

PSP UMD Tools Leaked

Somehow the PSP UMD Tools (also known as UMD Composer) used by licensed developers have apparently found their way onto the Internet this week. If you aren't sure what PSP UMD Tools are, they're the tools used by licensed developers in order to actually create PSP UMDs. The 10.8MB archive contains System File Editor v1.0, UMD Image Checker v1.10, UMD Image Generator v1.2.7, UMD Stream Composer v1.5, and UMD Stream Viewer v1.5. Although it is not yet been confirmed that these are the actual UMD Tools used by developers and not some non-Sony mock-up, it's pretty certain that the files have been leaked from the official SDK.

With these applications you can create both PMF Files, and MPS (UMD Video) files, but as most of the release notes and readme's are in Japanese, you probably haven't got a chance making a UMD for yourself. The files all come packaged with PDF files that act as the readme files with instructions on how to use each of the applications. As these tools are highly illegal, we cannot host or link to any sites with the downloads on, but you can be sure somebody from Sony will be getting a firm telling off for this if they are the real Sony deal.

NOTE: Do NOT post any links to the files in the comments for this post or the forums.

Source: PSPUpdates


Screenshot from QJ.net


Screenshot from QJ.net


Screenshot from QJ.net


Screenshot from QJ.net

"Greatest Hits" coming to PSP

Sony announced today that a "Greatest Hits" collection is coming to the PSP with titles being re-released in shiny new plastic and a budget price of $19.99. Starting today you can get Wipeout Pure, Twisted Metal: Head On, Ape Escape: On the Loose, ATV Offroad Fury: Blazin' Trails, and Hot Shots Golf: Open Tee on the cheap.

The company also said that third-party "Greatest Hits" titles will come later this year including Lumines, Untold Legends: Brotherhood of the Blade, Tony Hawk's Underground 2 Remix, Midnight Club 3: DUB Edition, and Star Wars Battlefront II.

You say "Greatest Hits" but the only thing we hear is "discount" baby.

Blake Snow
July 25, 2006

Source: Joystiq

Sony's connect.com Site updated with PSP browser compatibility

Sony has recently updated their Sony Connect website for viewing on the PSP. Content on the site located at psp.connect.com is available to the masses, with everything from cars to TV shows to game trailers available on the site in PSP video format. The amazing thing is that the downloads appear to be in ZIP form, but I guess that works differently when accessing it through a PSP than a PC, allowing you to download them in MP4 format.

This update to the Sony connect website is probably in preparation for the next PSP firmware upgrade, which could contain Video RSS feeds. This would make sense as all of the content on psp.connect.com is organised into channels just for you! Whether you're a petrolhead or just a fan of the TV show Rescue Me, there's something for you to download and watch on your PSP throughout the holiday season.



Description Source: PSPUpdates

GTA Vice City Stories confirmed for PSP

Rockstar has put a date to its next installment of its Grand Theft Auto games although other details about gameplay and missions are still thin on the ground.

Fans of the series need to book off the weekend of the 20 October and make sure they own a PSP.

Why? Because Grand Theft Auto Vice City Stories will be available for the PSP on the 20 October in the UK.

Scheduled for release in the US on October 17th and heading to Europe on the 20th, the PSP title is being developed by Rockstar Leeds - the same studio responsible for the commercially successful Liberty City Stories - and will be priced at $49.99 and £34.99 in the UK.

Vice City Stories is the second title to be released by Rockstar for the PSP in the hugely successful series.

Liberty City Stories has been recently ported to the PS2, and although there is no confirmation as yet, you can probably expect the same in for Vice City Stories as well.




Stuart Miles
July 25, 2006

Source: Pocket-lint