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UltraPandora Installer v1 Released

News/release from Hellin:

UltraPandora Installer is a PSP APP for create all the necessary things to do a a Downgrade or Unbrick to a Fat or Slim PSP.

Before start, you have to meet this requeriments:


1º- To have a Slim or Fat PSP with CustomFirmware 3.xx

2º- To have a Memory Stick Duo 256MB or more, but less than 4GB (1GB recommended). 4GB MEMORY DO NOT WORK

3º- To have a Compatible Battery with Pandora (Level charge 100%)

*Compatibility list:

o Sony's "standard" Li-ion 1800 mAh
o Datel, PSP Battery 3600 mAh (X2)
o Datel, PSP Battery 1800 Max Power
o Sony PSP-280 2200mAh
o Atomic Battery Pack 3.6V 1800mAh

* No compatible:

o 2600 mAh Mega Battery Pack
o Sony PSP-280 2200mAh (Fake)
o Battery 3600mAh, Mark unknown, (china made model NK-RH008) (Fake)


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* OPTIONS & FUNCTIONS *
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- Allows Memory Stick formatting

- You can extract files from 1.50 Update and MsIpl.bin

- MsIPl installation in Memory Stick (Optional for PSP_Ms_Multi_Loader's users)

- Despertar del Cementerio V3 installation

- Pandorize Battery

- Do a normal Battery

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* INSTALLATION *
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If you want to do a Downgrade in a FAT or Slim PSP or Unbrick this, you have to follow this instructions:


*Example to Downgrade or Unbrick to 1.50:


1º- You meet the Requeriments. If you don't meet the requeriments, DON'T DO IT!!

2º- Take the PSP with Custom Firmware and connect it to the USB.

3º- Extract the .rar and copy the MsRoot content to the Memory Stick.

4º- Desconect the PSP from the PC and start the new APP of theMemory Stick (Juegos/Memory Stick).

5º- In the menu, select "Formatear Memory Stick"

6º- We have to conect again to the USB and copy again the MSROOT content to the Memory Stick

7º- Now, we have to copy the Oficial Firmware 1.50 to the Memory Stick, you have to rename it to UPDATE150.PBP.

8º- Desconnect your PSP from the PC and execute the APP again.

9º- In the menu,now, we select "Extraer Archivos Update 1.50".

10º- When it finish, we have to select "Instalar MsIpl.Bin"

11º- When it finish, we select "Pandorizar Bateria"

12º- FINISHED!,now, you have to exit from the APP and enjoy you Magic MS and Magic Battery.


*Example to Downgrade or Unbrick to 3.71 M33-2:


1º- You meet the Requeriments. If you don't meet the requeriments, DON'T DO IT!!

2º- Take the PSP with Custom Firmware and connect it to the USB.

3º- Extract the .rar and copy the MsRoot content to the Memory Stick.

4º- Desconect the PSP from the PC and start the new APP of theMemory Stick (Juegos/Memory Stick).

5º- In the menu, select "Formatear Memory Stick"

6º- We have to conect again to the USB and copy again the MSROOT content to the Memory Stick

7º- Now, we have to copy this firmwares to the Memory Stick:

-Oficial Firmware 1.50, renamed to 150.PBP
-Oficial Firmware 3.40, renamed to 340.PBP
-Oficial Firmware 3.71, renamed to 371.PBP

8º- Desconnect your PSP from the PC and execute the APP again.

9º- In the Menu, we have to select "Pandorizar Bateria".

10º- When it finish, we select "Despertar del Cementerio"

11º- When it finish, we have to exit from the APP.

12º- You have a new APP in the Memory Stick, Despertar del Cementerio, execute it.

13º- FINISHED!!, you can enjoy your Magic Battery and Memory Stick.

Download here... (note that you use this download at your own risk!)

Source: PSP News

(Off Topic) No evidence connecting games and violence, says BBFC

The BBFC has accepted there is no proven link between anti-social behaviour and violent videogames - but said more research is required to conclusively rule any connection out.

Speaking at the appeal hearing yesterday Andrew Caldecott, representing the BBFC, stated, "The board's position is that there is insufficient evidence to prove, as a fact, there is a causal connection between violent games and behavioural harm… It's a perfectly fair point, and one which we accept, but it's not by any means a complete answer to the question the [Video Appeals Committee] has to decide."

On the subject of research presented earlier by Rockstar in defence of its argument, Caldecott said: "The research certainly achieves the objective of establishing that research does not demonstrate that there is a causal link. But what it certainly does not establish is that there isn't."

Read the entire article at Game Industry here...

(Off Topic) Sony & Microsoft Aren't "Green", Greenpeace Accuses

Console manufacturers "completely fail to show environmental credentials"

Greenpeace has publicly shamed Nintendo and Microsoft for lacking any environmental credentials when it comes to electronic waste.

The latest Greener Electronics Guide sees Nintendo become the first company to score 0/10 for its policies and practices on toxic chemicals and takeback.

"The Greener Electronics Guide is our way of getting the electronics industry to face up to the problem of e-waste," detailed Greenpeace.

"Nintendo completely fails to show any environmental credentials and Microsoft and Philips do little better," said the organisation, which for the first time is including home consoles and TVs in the report, alongside PCs and mobile phones.

"Companies shouldn't be under any illusions that we won't check up on their claims of green greatness," commented Iza Kruszewska, campaigner for Greenpeace International.

Read the article at Game Industry here...

Sony reveals official Extended Battery Pack kit

You asked for it ... and now you got it! The PSP Extended Life Battery Kit will work on both the old and new PSP-1000 and PSP-2000 models. This 2200mAh battery will offer 20% more battery life on the older models, and 80% more life on the new slim line. This battery will bulge out slightly on the slimmer PSP systems, so new battery covers will be included. However, those with Star Wars Ceramic White systems are out of luck: doesn't appear a new battery cover is being made for that particular model.

There's no official MSRP and release date yet, but we'll update the post when we get the news.

Read the whole article and see all the photos at PSP Fanboy...