Happy March 33rd! Dark-Alex has released the latest build of 3.90M33. This is a minor update, the only changes made are to the M33 No-UMD driver. This brings increased compatibility to games that did not previously work. To download, go to our downloads section, or use network update if you have 3.80M33 or higher. Enjoy. Download: here.

Well how this person said it is perfect…so here it is.

"On its online instruction manuals, Sony Computer Entertainment has a few images for use as labels. There's one for the original PSP-1000 series (click here), and another for the current PSP-2000 series (click here). However, curiously there's also a placeholder image for the logical next-step: the PSP-3000 series (click here).

The availability of the PSP-3000 image on the PlayStation site shouldn't come as a signal that a redesign is impending — it's clear that Sony plans on revising the hardware through its supposed ten year life cycle. However, it does seem to display a bit too much forethought from the web designers that created and uploaded this image. How long will it take before we hear rumblings of yet another PSP redesign?"

So maybe a PSP Super Slim? This will bring out a lot of speculation to the PSP scene. The most "logical" thing I can think of is a PSP Phone. 

arpaagent came by our forums earlier today, and announced his release of VisMP3 Media Library / Visualizer v0.1.2. This amazing psp homebrew app lets you visualize your music as you listen to it. It also lets you customize your listening experience with fully customizeable sound settings and speeds. It also has some nice eyecatching backgrounds! check it out!

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Homebrew developer Yellow_Rain dropped this unofficial patch, based on the most recent custom firmware released by Dark AleX, it contains a reversed and updated popcorn.prx. Also, a hex-edited vshctrl.prx and a new GetVersion opcode were both updated in this new build. The developer has tested and confirmed that CFW 3.93 M33 works for both the classic and Slim PSP. Please take note that it only flashes the changed modules, so make sure that you have CFW 3.90 M33-2 installed on your psp before running the patch.

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 It has been confirmed 100% that the XB360 is moving to a 60g HDD standard. Those configurations are in design verification testing right now.  It is said that this changeover also contributed to the lack of units. When Microsoft changes major sub-assemblies like this, they try not to over produce the old configurations.

This is a very great time for 360 current owners and people who wish to own a 360. How you ask?

Current owners of 360s:

1. The 20gb will probably move to arcade and 60 gb as premium (meaning game developers can add cache to all their games). Faster loading times are always great.

2.Bigger downloadable content. Well the PS3 has a larger "sized" disks but the 360 has the ability to store half of a game on a HDD. Meaning LONGER gameplay on newer games.

People who wish to own a 360:

1.  Lower prices on all 360s (especially with the new chipsets around the corner).

2. Blu-Ray on 360? Get ready….it is not confirmed yet but it is almost very positive now that HD-DVD is out the door.

Well as all of us have probably seen by now this little app has been released. Did you know your american, japanese, or even australian PSP can have it too if you have CFW? It is very simple and effective at keeping up with your friends. 

 Now to the “how do I do it?!”part. 

1. Boot to the custom firmware recovery console (hold R-Trigger when booting)
2. Browse to Configuration and set “Fake region” to Europe
3. Back, then Exit
4. Select the Go!Messenger icon, download and install the client
5. Connect PSP via USB or use something like PSP Filer
6. Copy (don’t move) PSP/APP/ULES00856 to PSP/GAME/ULES00856; keep a copy of DATA.DRM in PSP/APP/ULES00856
7. Reset your region back to your choice (using the recovery console)
8. Launch Go!Messenger from the game menu and enjoy!

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3.93 is released! Since this is a new Sony firmware it is not homebrew compatible. Wait a little while and a new M33 will released which will allow homebrew on the latest Sony firmware. 

The main 3.93 difference is:

“…users of the PSP Internet Radio feature will find 20 new internet radio players to enjoy. The new players are organized into more specific styles of music so that PSP users can easily find what they are looking for and listen to their favorite genres.”

Last week, we told you about the rumored European price cut, which was expected to have the Xbox 360 Arcade’s current price of £199.99 to something closer to £170. Well, today Amazon unofficially confirmed this price cut after it dropped the price of all Xbox 360 editions. The Xbox 360 Arcade is now available for as low as £149.99, while the Premium is on sale for £189.99 and the Elite for £249.99.

After rumor and speculation that only followed after more rumors and MORE speculation, it's finally confirmed that Microsoft has made a pretty drastic price cut for European Xbox 360 shoppers. In fact, it even cuts some of the competition. The Xbox 360 arcade version will now be selling for a price of £199.99, which makes it cheaper than the Nintendo Wii by £50. Microsoft seems vigilant on making an impact in the living room, and after what many would consider a failed console, the first Xbox, many skeptics and analysts are now saying that Microsoft is leading a much stronger front than it had years prior.

Earlier last week , we had a news article about the great new Tetris clone created by Dragula96. This YouTube video is from version 1.40 and doesn't directly reflect version 1.43, but this is basically exactly what you'll be downloading. The changelog for the new version 1.43 is as follows:

• Added new levels (11-20)
• wall-kick has been changed to only work against a wall
  
• I beam wall kick has been disabled.
• Fixed a memory link so that the score can surpass 99,999 points
  

That's pretty much it. To download Dragula's TetriAbetes, a highly recommended download compared to PSP Tetris, click the link below.

Download: TetriAbetes v.1.43

Homebrew developer, Royale, has donated to the homebrew scene yet again with a great release of his PSP-Maps program. This version, much like the previous, doesn't yet incorporate using Google Maps API (applicable programming interface) but he's working harder to incorporate this piece of homebrew into being more functional with regards to Google Maps. The biggest change in this version is that you will be able to view maps in an offline mode, provided you've already viewed them on the PSP in the past. You will need to use a wireless access point to serve as your connection to PSP-Maps' database, however. On the plus side, the Google Maps API is free to use, so let's hope we see upgrades to this program soon!