Linkworm has posted a final proof of concept video of loading a backup of The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess.  The final backup loader will hopefully be released in the near future.  He also says that this is the work of Waninkoko, but with no official word from Waninkoko himself, we'll have to wait and see with that one.  Check it out:

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 ]    

Now that the festive update at Apple's "Let's Rock Event" In SanFransisco, lets get a good review on what went on.

First was Apple's iTunes. They have announced that iTunes 8.0 is ready to go. Now this new update of iTunes will most likely contain normal updates and Compatibility Added for iPod Touch 2nd Gen, and iPod Nano 4th Gen. 

Second, is the new iPod Touch and iPod Nano Models.

The iPod Touch seems to have some minor improvements, and hopefully a price drop, but since we are all into it, Apple Redisigned the package to a familiar plastic box of goodies.

Now the iPod Nano on the otherhand, has inherited some traits from our Touches. It seems that now, Apple used the Accelorometerin the new iPod. So now this amazing technology isn't iPod Tocuh/iPhone exclusive anymore. They also made some major changes…

Now the third thing I wanted to review is the new iPod Tocuh 2.1 Firmware. Now this firmware is not aavailible yet, but will be a free upgrade to all 2.0 users, and the same nominal fee of $9.99 for 1.1.x  users. Here are the new features.

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! ”

Happy Labor Day!!!

From the Brewology Team

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

This is definitely a day for the history books, every ones hard work and perseverance has paid off. A Japanese developer has dropped a bomb of a release he has finished a filer program that will allow you to view jpg, gif and png files, but that isn't the best part there is also a NES emulator in there as well.

Installation:

• Unzip the ps3filer.zip archive 

• Copy NES ROMs to the AVCHD directory

• Copy the AVCHD directory to the root of a USB/Flash drive

• Go to the device in the XMB video menu and launch “AVCHD”

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.