Are your CTF themes not working with Miriam’s 5.02 GEN-A + CXMB? Try putting them through this CTF Convertor for Windows. Drop your seemingly incompatible CTF theme(s) into the same directory as “CTF_Convertor.exe” and run it. That simple. Download: CTF Updater/Convertor v0.3 - source: pspgen

The name speaks for itself — Cpasjuste’s Custom Firmware Extender… Extend the functionality of custom firmware M33 or GEN using the included CFE plug-ins. Change the CPU speed while under the XMB or in-game, listen to your own tunes in-game, take screenshots at anytime, output the PSP screen to a monitor and stream [...]

Nick delivers on his promise: a quick PSP Video Converter (PSPVC) update with the system tray icon bug fixed. As well, sometimes a Jedi-like force may be required to convert a stubborn video; thus, Nick’s new “force conversion” option. Use the force and no longer should videos refuse your demands of conversion. Download: PSPVC v3.41 CCCP [...]

Get back on the Socom Fireteam Bravo 2 cheat wagon with BakonICE v1.80. NoEffex has rolled out a new version correcting a major bug discovered in the previous… That and more detailed for you below. BakonICE v1.80 changelog: Thanks to a recent patch in the debug library, I was able to remove almost all, if [...]

Back up in it for the ‘09… MaTiAz & FreePlay have released a “Hello World” demonstration, as well as the SDK used to build said homebrew demo, for the newly discovered GripShift vulnerability. Now coined the Sparta exploit, here’s what you should know: for the moment, you cannot downgrade or install a custom firmware with this, [...]

Packing quite a hefty change log is the new version of ne0h’s Xplora. Xplora is a multi-purpose homebrew file manager serving as a great alternative to Mediumgauge’s PSP Filer. Move or copy files around your memory stick, categorize homebrew, dump UMD games, and more… Download: Xplora v1.8 - release / discussion thread - Xplora v1.8 changes: Now at [...]

Hopes are high for hacking the PSP-3000… Day in and day out plenty of [weak] videos surface all leading to complete garbage, but this time — we have hard evidence. Discovered by MaTiAz and proven successful by both MaTiAz and FreePlay is a user-mode buffer overflow exploit. The vulnerability lies within the GripShift [...]

Your holidays are almost over, so you may as well spend this weekend converting videos for the way to work or whatever on Monday… Nick’s PSP Video Converter for Windows — get it. PSPVC v3.40 changes: Added a “Process Priority” select box Added a “Constant Quality Mode” in “Advanced” Added support for subtitles embedded in OGM videos Added option to [...]

Paying homage to the Amiga is Art with his latest version of Powernoid. If you’re new: Powernoid is a Breakout clone inspired by MegaBall. If you’re old: you know it’s a classic and that’s that. Powernoid V4c (01/01/09): Implemented Mikmod player for in game music. One more extra life powerup brick added to game. Improvement to sound [...]

By now you’re feeling good and no doubt digging custom firmware 5.02 GEN-A. Although, perhaps you were a little saddened when you learned CXMB was no longer functional… But that’s all changed; Miriam has released an unofficial version of Poison’s CXMB that is now fully compatible with CFW 5.02 GEN-A. So boogie on [...]

As promised — Miriam’s 1.50 kernel add-on for Custom Firmware 5.02 GEN-A. This is intended for use with PSP-1000 (Fat/Plus Size) models only. Download: CFW 5.02 GEN-A 1.50 Kernel Add-on Custom Firmware 5.02 GEN-A - source: pspgen

I hope you all had a bangin’ New Years Eve… And now, while we nurse our hangovers, we’re going to kick off 2009 with Miriam’s latest — custom firmware 5.02 GEN-A. Please see the included documentation for requirements, installation, and other notes concerning 5.02 GEN-A. Custom Firmware 5.02 GEN-A features: Suspend, Reset and Pandora options [...]

Telestrate like a sportscaster with Mr. 305’s PaintOnXMB. Draw anywhere on the XMB at anytime — even during video playback. PaintOnXMB is a proof-of-concept/framework release that is soon to be integrated with TweakDisplay. Controls: RTRIGGER + ANALOG - Draw CIRCLE - New Random Color SQUARE + CIRCLE - Reset (Clear all) Download: PaintOnXMB v1 - release / discussion thread [...]

Whether you’re trying to learn a new language or remember select terms & definitions; HardHat’s PSPFlash-Card will assist in that process. Create and learn from text, image, and audio enabled flash cards. Samples are included; see “flashcard.txt” to get started.   Version 0.5: Fixed sound cutoff when pages turn. Fixed word wrapping bug for the last word [...]

Built on the Quake engine is the visually pleasing homebrew from Stealth Kill — 2050: The Last Island. The playability isn’t quite there yet; however, the demo certainly illustrates the potential. Stealth Kill’s intention is to create a “Grand Theft Auto meets the Sims” type game. With the demos current state we have one [...]

Royale, whom you may recognize from such homebrew as PSP-Maps, has ported the X-Moto project over to the PlayStation Portable. As outlined below you’ll immediately notice the port isn’t finished and still lacks major functionality. Nevertheless — it’s a start. And if ya don’t know… X-Moto is a challenging 2D motocross platform game, where physics [...]

Should you need to prepare a Pandora-ready memory stick with the quickness; then here you go… Rain’s UltraLite MMS (Magic Memory Stick) Maker will set you right. It’s time to get with CFW 5.00 M33-4. Download: Rain’s UltraLite MMS Maker for 5.00 M33-4 (v1.1) Official PSP Firmware Updates Other firmwares: Rain’s UltraLite MMS Maker for 4.01 (v1.1) Rain’s UltraLite MMS [...]

Take the next 6 minutes and 46 seconds to witness history, or complete tomfoolery, in the making... This video stems from Despertador21 over at pspgen. Whether it’s authentic or pure speculation; that’s yet to be determined. So please, don’t get your hopes up just yet. The real question is: where’s the software and who’s [...]

Emulating classics from decades to a couple years ago is LBICELYNE’s FinalBurn Alpha for the PlayStation Portable (FBA4PSP). Literally thousands of titles are supported; see the included gamelist.txt. This is PSP-Hacks’ first time covering FBA4PSP. So, here’s the 411: OopsWare originally ported FinalBurn Alpha to the PSP and it emulates the PGM, Cave, CPS [...]

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Transform your portable PlayStation into a portable Rock Station with this crafty creation from Blade_punk. Using Rock Station’s composer, guitar & drum simulator, you can jam and bang out your own beats in a matter of minutes. It’s fun, it’s fabulous — it’s Blade_punk’s Rock Station.    Rock Station features: General: Drums, composer and guitar times displayed [...]

I never played or even tried the original, the one requiring the 1.50 kernel; but if you have, and then later realized shit ain’t compatible anymore, you need darklight’s modified version of Synopsis76’s Spider Solitaire. Modifications done: the 1.50 kernel; she’s no longer necessary. Huge props to Synopsis76 for his work on Spider Solitaire; as well, [...]

Tested and stamped with the CFW 3.71 certified seal of approval — NoEffex’s BakonICE v1.70. Of course support for other custom firmwares, both old and new, remain fully intact. So get down and have some fun cheating Socom Fireteam Bravo 2. BakonICE v1.70 changes: Added a warning menu to the suicidal function and the [...]

You want it, you got it; JK108’s modified and always updated version of SofiyaCat’s PSPTube. It’s Ultimate PSPTube, and with version 1.6, you now get this – Yuvutu is now included xHamster is now included Fixed a bug in YouTube where the thumbnail and title would display incorrectly for some results Fixed the VBox7 script so the videos [...]

Mostly comprised of bug fixes is Scorpus’ Thing-Thing v0.9.2. There’s still no playable campaign; however, hop into Arena mode, stay alive throughout each wave, keep a full clip by collecting the newly added power-ups, and rat-a-tat-tat… It ain’t nuthin’ but a thing-thing… Thing Thing v0.9.2 changes: Added blood effects. Not great, but it’s there Added pickups (health [...]

Mr. 305 is back with more ways — now 22 of ‘em — to visually spice up your PSP experience. TweakDisplay v0.9.965 packs new effects, major optimizations, bug fixes, and other changes. Really, you must check it out for yourself – TweakDISPLAY v0.9.965 changes: NEW EFFECT: Grayscale. NEW EFFECT: Oil Paint, makes everything [...]

DJB’s all-in-one Pandora tool for Windows just wouldn’t be the same without Despertar del Cementerio v8 (DC8) included. So with that said, welcome PSP Pandora Deluxe v3.0. Full feature list; see the download page. PSP Pandora Deluxe 3.0 changes: Added Despertar Cementerio v8. Updated the following Support Tools: Hold+ 3.42 (XMB) Download: PSP Pandora Deluxe v3.0 - release/discussion thread -