Dark Alex said

“You might have seen on some french webpages some 88v3 hacking video, showing how a 2k model with an alleged 88v3 mobo (“confirmed” with pspident and DC7) is cfw’d. Keep on reading.

Well, let’s take a look at DC7 source;

char *mobos[] +
{
“TA-79 v1″, “TA-79 v2″, “TA-79 v3″, “TA-81″, “TA-82″, “TA-85″, “TA-85 v2″, “TA-86″, “TA-88″, “TA-88+”, “O_O’”
};

Now let’s see pspident source;

char *mobomodels[] = {
“TA-079 v1″, “TA-079 v2″, “TA-079 v3″, “TA-081″, “TA-082″, “TA-086″, “TA-085″, “TA-085 v2″, “TA-088″, “Devkit”, “Unknown” }
(thanks jas0nuk)

So, from this couple things and from the video we take 2 conclusions:

1. DC and pspident were hex edited (or source edited if it’s DC, as it’s Open Source). If it was indeed a TA-088v3, it would have shown TA-88+, O_O, or Unknown within pspident.
2. That pack’ mobo is probably an TA-088v1. (Check here, thanks sandungas)

So please, before making any of these statements, be awared of what’s under all those tools. So, until no proof is shown against this argument, i would suggest to NOT believe on this video.”

Alien_X decided to drop by our forums to show us his latest project. The PSP Plexi! If you haven’t already guessed from the picture above, Alien gutted his PSP, piggybacked the control points and mounted it all to a sheet of plexi glass. Not only that but the main controls are controlled by a modified PS2 controller…

“The main controlling is done via a Modified PS2 controller, that Plugs in VIA the DSUB 25 pin connector, but also due to the boards plug and play nature, I could make an array of tactile switches to control it if the need arises.

I spent alot of time on this project, and literally Blood sweat and Tears, So please tell me what you think. “

For anyone interested, Alien also mentions that this PSP Plexi will be for sale in the near future.

So what are you waiting for!?! Go on, check it out and make sure to leave some comments for Alien.

Link to forum here.

Well…looks like Sony messed up yet again! Yes indeed those are scan lines you are seeing on the brand spanking new 3000 model PSP. When confronted about the issue, an SCEJ representative responded with…

“the interlacing-like lines are just “features” of the new LCD, and currently, there are no plans to fix it with a future software update since it is in the hardware.”

I guess a lot of people who were considering purchasing this new model or asking for it for the upcoming christmas holiday now have to think about if this is something they’re really willing to live with.

RACE! PSP has now reached version 2.0. The project was picked up by uberjack but was originally started on the PC by it's main creator, flavor. This particular emulator is a very fast and unfortunately, still a little premature. Save states are not yet supported, however, information is saved on the flash memory when returning to the emulator's menu or returning to the XMB. Look out for this one, guys! It's certainly going places.

[ Download: RACE! PSP v2.0 ]  

Hot off the press comes the new release of PSP Filer. This fantastic program, if you didn’t already know, is one powerful piece of homebrew ingenuity. For instance, you can move files around, view UMD files, view flash1 and flash0 files, play MP3/WAV files, view text files and so much more. PSP Filer has come a long way thanks to homebrew developer, Mediumgauge. This version is more or less a bug fix from version 5.5 released just the other day, so get this newer and more stable version and get to tinkering.

[ Download PSP Filer 5.6 ]    

After a long wait, Homebrew Developer, Red Squirrel, is coming back with his Alternative VSHMenù version 6.0. Red, was ready to release it but, he decided to make some changes. He quote

“after all, you're waiting from a month, another week will not kill you ”

1.    Added FIVE new background colors
2.     Now Alternative VSHMenù cannot be started before of 5 seconds: in this way you can avoid console crashes when you accidentally start it during coldboot or returning from games.
3.    Now there will be a pause of about one second when you exit from A. VSHMenù: in this way your choice will not have any effect on XMB (like happened in past).
4.    Changed HIDE MAC ADDRESS function in AUTO USB CONNECTION: if you enable it, USB connection will be enabling always in XMB! In this way when you connect a USB cable your PSP will be connected to your PC/PS3 without you have to press on special icon! (Like in PSP-3000).
5.    Changed CXMB PLUGIN function in LANGUAGE: now you can select your language from the menu of A. VSHMenù! In this first version, there will be only two languages: Italian and English.
6.    Changed M33 VSHMENU in SELECT KEY: now you can choose what to associate to SELECT key in XMB (M33 VSHMenù, a Homebrew, Nothing).
7.    Erased all difference of code between CF 3.90/3.95GEN/4.01M33: now plugin will be the same in all CFs.
8.    Added a homebrew-flasher for the plugin: it will flash the Alternative VSHMenù in your Flash' without other steps!
 “Now I’m working on the Italian translation plugin, and then I will test it for some days. If all goes well, I will release the new version! ”

Homebrew developer, highboy, updated his Wav-to-Vag homebrew, a click sound replacer for the PSP. It has the nice new GUI and much more faster. This maybe the last update from Highboy.

"Now at V 3.0 most likely last update

I think i am finished with this now as it will edit,write a system_plugin.rco and make a wav to a vag plus vag to wav.i have also stream lined it so it will not freeze by multiple threading and cleaning up code.i have also made it into an installer so there should not be any problems with file associations.if anyone can think of a tweek or improvement please let me know and thanks for trying it out."

ENJOY!!

Download: Wav-to-Vag v3.0

Sony anounced that it will be shipping a new version of the 2000's (slim/lite) the 3000. the new PSP modle comes with built in microphone and a screen that better handles the glare that you get when playing out side.

Release is set for October 14th for $199.99. It will now include the following:

• Mystic Silver PSP-3000
• Ratchet & Clank: Size Matters
• National Treasure 2: Book of Secrets UMD
• echochrome PSN voucher
• 1GB Memory Stick PRO duo

A second entertainment pack has also been announced called the PSP 4GB Memory Entertainment Pack. The will launch in November for $199.99 as well. It includes:

• Piano Black PSP-3000
• 4GB Memory Stick PRO duo
• Everyday Shooter PSN voucher

The Piano Black PSP-3000 will be sold separately later this year as a PSP Core Pack, which includes only an AC adaptor and battery pack for $169.99.