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Sony’s PSP Go post-mortem continues, Kaz Hirai concedes ‘pricing is perhaps an issue’

wraggster — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 18:19:57 +0000

We're still perplexed by the PSP Go's failure. Who doesn't want to pay more for a device that lacks the hardware to play UMD games, only compatible with downloadable versions that release days or weeks later and then cost more to boot? Sony's Andrew House stepped up in June to put a positive spin on the situation, saying the PSP Go helped them "learn more about what the consumer wanted" -- something they obviously didn't do before shipping the thing. Now Sony Computer Entertainment President Kaz Hirai is giving a similar angle in an interview with MCV, addressing concerns of both price and content availability:
...we did get a lot of feedback, both good and bad. I think we need to make sure we have as many titles available to download as possible, to make the experience as easy as possible. But also pricing is perhaps an issue.
If nothing else the PSP Go has certainly generated a lot of consumer feedback, and encouragingly it seems like Sony is actually listening.

http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/09/s...cedes-pricing/

Release: HBL R100 for PSPs up to OFW 6.31!

wraggster — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 21:16:25 +0000

News via http://wololo.net/wagic/2010/09/08/r...6-31/#comments

Well, although that was pretty much expected, were happy to celebrate the 100th revision of HBL with a major breakthrough, the possibility to play homebrews for owners of OFW 6.30 and 6.31.

Less than 2 months after Firmware 6.31 was released by Sony, J416 released a port of our beloved HBL to a new game exploit in the Japanese game Minna no Golf Portable. Today, less than two weeks after this release, we are releasing HBL for all known versions of the game (EU, US, JP), with also the hope that porting HBL to new game exploits will now be even easier.

Now, as I said yesterday, there are still a few bumps on the road for people who plan to enjoy homebrews on OFW 6.30 and 6.31. Although HBL has made incredible progress in the past months, adapting it to new exploits and new firmwares still requires lots of testing. People who try HBL on the golf exploits will see that it is not as stable as on the patapon exploit. You might need to give it several tries before the menu accepts to show up, some emulators will not run at full speed, etc but as I alreay said, compare this to the first HBL release for the patapon2 exploit, and be happy that you can run much more than simple text based homebrews

There are a few other things with this release: it is not humanly possible for me to test all versions of HBL, first because I dont have all the games, second because I dont have all the firmwares (feel free to donate a psp on OFW 6.31, by the way). If I wanted to test only 5 homebrews for 5 minutes each on the 4 game exploits, on the 4 psp models and the 10 firmwares compatible with HBL, it would take roughly 80 hours!

I tested HBL R100 on a PSP Go 6.20 for the patapon2 exploit, on a PSP Go 6.20 for the Hot shots golf exploit, and on a psp Phat 5.50 for the everybodys golf exploit. This is much less testing than I would usually expect. In particular, notice that I havent tested this on a 6.30/6.31 PSP, and that I havent tested the Japanese version at all. So keep this in mind when you run HBL on your PSP, and dont hesitate to submit bug reports here or on the advancedpsp forums.

Oh, also, this might be worth mentioning, this revision brings nothing new for the patapon exploit, so people who are on 6.20 or below dont really need to download it, except for the test of helping us to catch bugs that might have been introduced.

Enjoy, download here as usual, and apologies in advance if I missed some awful bugs in the process, you know us, this will get better with time

I want to thank people who helped for this release, especially JJS, Freddy, J416, npt, psp-hacks.com, and all the people who kindly provided memory dumps in the past days

Update: It seems that for the EU version, some people are having troubles with HBL constantly returning to the XMB. A possible solution is to do the following:

1) rename the folder hbl/libs_6xx to hbl/libs
AND
2) rename the file hbl/config/imports.config_6xx into hbl/config/imports.config
AND
3) try again

Attached Files

	hbl-r100-hotshots-wololo.zip (552.0 KB)
	hbl-r100-patapon2-wololo.zip (553.7 KB)

Warcraft PSP Online v1.5 BETA Released

wraggster — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 20:45:58 +0000

News via http://www.psp-hacks.com/2010/09/08/...beta-released/

I dont think Blizzard is gonna like this Its Warcraft for your PSP ok, not so much but its a cool Warcraft-style homebrew game, and I kid you not, its online. Only I cant connect to any games, maybe the servers down or something UnlimitedX, whats up with that? Anyway, check the screens and try again later.

New version available tonight ONLINE WPSP 1.5. It fixes :
- It happens: A player dies very quickly making loop laguer and edit level very quickly.
_ Freeze Shield Mage
_ When the level rises when you're dead , there is a bug and can not play anymore .
_ + Lag decreased fluid movements

A version ONLINE [b ] BETA [ / b ] public be available this afternoon and just be a few days if everything going well .There is a lot of work that is why the game will not be released on 30 ( nothing is safe) .The game is posted in " Download "and it is possible to download it .Once an update is available, it will be posted in download as well ( every day ) , you simply just replace the eboot of your current game by re-downloaded .To play :- You need a PSP with custom firmware .- 40 MB of space on your memory stick .The game is a beta version , so it has a lot of bug ._ A freeze may arise when a shot from the bow ( very rare )_ many lags (depending times )_ The moving system fluid was removed for this demo._ Do not change in any area when all bugue for you:)_ The characters are not yet persistent._ If the wifi LED no longer blinks for 1 minute then you 're disconnectedrestart the jeu.Si you fail to connect the server is OFF ._ The chat system is not yet available._ Even if the player disconnects are character will remain involved and will be invincible.To help : warcraftpsp@hotmail.fretc. .Have fun with it , and watch the download section of the forum!

http://wpsp.onlinemmorpg.net/

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PSP Adhoc IM v6

wraggster — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 19:59:47 +0000

News via http://www.psp-ita.com/?module=news&...4&view_reply=1

qwikrazor87 The developer has released a new update for PSP Adhoc IM homebrew LUA developed that allows us to chattaree with another nearby PSP AdHoc mode using the console Sony. Today's release fixes a bug related to CPU frequency and introduces some new features.
Following the full changelog and download link .

Changelog v6 :

Quote:

- Added option to change the virtual keyboard : OSK or Danzeff
- Added a function to delete all messages through a combo of buttons ( + )
- Fixed a problem with the variation of CPU frequency
- Improved program code

Attached Files

PSP Adhoc IM v6.zip (1,002.5 KB)

Jpcsp v0.5 rev.1759

wraggster — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 19:54:46 +0000

News via http://www.psp-ita.com/?module=news&...2&view_reply=1

It updates the 1759 revision Jpcsp , the well known PSP emulator for PC developed in Java programming language . This new build fixes some graphical errors Direct Rendering mode . I remember that for proper implementation of the program, you need to install Java on your PC.
Following the full changelog and download link .

Changelog :

Quote:

r1755 : Fixed callbacks triggered by sceUmdActivate () : the event parameter depends on the PSP SDK version .
r1757 : Fixed graphic problem in direct rendering mode.
r1758 : Avoid InvalidParameterException in sceDisplay.copyScreenToPixels
r1759 : Fixed " flashing screen problem Introduced by r1758

Attached Files

Jpcsp v0.5 rev.1759.rar (17.06 MB)

UFC Undisputed 2010

wraggster — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 16:49:34 +0000

Newly released today

Step into the Octagon in UFC Undisputed 2010 to see if you have what it takes to be the best of the best. UFC Undisputed 2010 features the most authentic MMA action while boasting the best fighters in the world.

After one round with all the new features and key improvements, youll embody the essence and spirit of a real fighter. Are you ready to be one?

http://www.play-asia.com/SOap-23-83-...j-70-3rd3.html

UFC Undisputed 2010

wraggster — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 16:49:34 +0000

Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep

wraggster — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 16:38:23 +0000

Newly released today

Successful movies and game franchises get sequels and prequels. Kingdom Hearts Birth By Sleep is the franchise's PSP debut and the prequel. There are Keyblade masters before Sora, the heroes who has took up the challenges to seal the darkness and this is their adventure.

When one of the most prominent Keyblade Masters, Zeanort disappeared with his only disciple, the world knew that a big disaster is coming. To prevent darkness from taking over their world and to find the secret behind the master's disappearance, three novices set off on a journey across the Disney Worlds.

http://www.play-asia.com/SOap-23-83-...j-70-3ugx.html

Kingdom Hearts: Birth by Sleep

wraggster — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 16:38:23 +0000

Ace Combat: Joint Assault

wraggster — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 16:27:05 +0000

New from Divineo China and on Worldwide import

Pilot over 40 fully licensed aircraft and control the skies in Ace Combat: Joint Assault. The second game in the franchise made for PSP, Joint Assault goes full throttle with intense, fast-paced dogfights, captivating visuals, real-world locations and robust multiplayer options. Aircrafts scream across the skies of Tokyo, San Francisco, and London. An advanced enemy A.I. changes the mission flow dynamically based on decisions made within the campaign, forcing players to strategically plan their attack.
Players can participate in team-based multiplayer modes via ad hoc or infrastructure. Team up with three friends to take down the forces of evil in campaign mode, or battle against each other in intense eight-player adversarial matches across a variety of locations. Strategic planning and a steady aim will be paramount to victory as the sounds of advanced aircrafts screech through the sky with only one objective -- taking you out of it.