Build 4.3.7 (19-10-2010) – rev. number f2e3e0bef2
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* There’s now a build for PS3s with firmwares below 3.41 (basically bigger than or equal to FW 1.92) and a build for PS3s with firmware 3.41.
* You can now switch resolutions inside the Settings screen – go from 480p to 720p or vice versa, hence the need for two builds (480p and 720p) eliminated. (Halsafar)
* Zipped ROM support (ZIP/JMA) (Squarepusher)
* Savestates are now compressed as well (NOTE: I don’t know what this will do to your pre-existing savestates. Try to back them up first – they’re inside the USRDIR folder of /dev_hdd0/game/SNES90000/)
* Menu looks a whole lot better now at both 480p and 720p; crappy font has been put out of commission. It’s now actually readable (Cmonkey69)
* Games that switch between SNES resolutions (Seiken Densetsu 3/Secret of Mana) are now both vertically scaled correctly – you don’t even notice the resolution switch anymore. This is only at 480p mode – in 720p mode you will notice the same effect as you did previously. This will be worked on. (Halsafar)
* A lot of settings got added to the Settings screen. For instance, it’s now possible (on most PAL games) to run them at 60fps by setting ‘Force PAL ROM to NTSC’ to ON. This won’t work for every game, however (most games after 1993 came with region protection), and it might even result in a crash because you’re doing something that is not deemed appropriate by either the SNES hardware or the emulator. A solution for PAL ROMs is worked on.
* You can return to a previous folder inside the ROM menu by pressing the CIRCLE button.

You can download it from our download section here or better yet get it from the PS3 Homebrew Manager!

- Lots more… but don’t want to ruin the surprise.

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So, Total_Noob found a way to enable launching homebrew on the PSP via the XMB! If you guys were around the PSP scene to remember ChickHEN or even the HEN from the 2.XX era, then you’ll be familiar with the term HEN and what this kind of stuff this new exploit will allow. Currently, it works up to the 6.2 firmware and launches from HBL (homebrew loader) from the Patapon 2 or the Hot Shots demo from the PSN.

[15/10/2010]
- ParitionCheck has a new structure, fixed (now you can load unpacked prxes), thanks to Davee!
- One patch of ModuleManager was not right, fixed (now you can run all homebrews), thanks to Davee!
- Added some systemctrl exports

Discussion: Here
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Source 2: Here

Looks like Netflix has been updated for the PS3 to include some cool new stuff like video streaming at 1080p, subtitles, and include 5.1 surround sound.
“Over time,” some of these new features will be included into other consoles, but the best feature that has now been added to the PS3 is that Netflix no longer requires a disc!

Discussion: Here
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Next month, Halo: Reach will be getting its first map pack on XBox Live that will include three new multiplayer maps called Tempest, Breakpoint, and Anchor 9. They will also include new achievements that will add 250 gamerscore points and will cost 800 Microsoft Points. (~$10)

Tempest:

Breakpoint:

Anchor 9:

I don’t know about you, but I’m sure glad that they’ve added some maps that aren’t accessible through the campaign mode, but I am upset that they will come at an extra price.

Discussion: Here
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Angry Birds has finally been released on the Android Market and GetJar store and guess what! It’s free!
Yeah, Rovio decided to bring it to the Android and good thing they did! It’s already seen over a million downloads in its first day on the system. But, you guys should know that it does have ads in it but they won’t get in the way of your game play. Especially if it’s free game play. :p

Discussion: Here
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DotA 2 will be Valve’s next game. If you don’t know, they are the guys who made the Orange Box and if you didn’t know, the original Defense of the Ancients was a mod of Warcraft III that grew very popular.
Valve has decided to take on the challenge of releasing this game in hopes of winning the fans of the preceding RTS and bringing them to Steam’s side. Each player is given a hero who is used to control armies that are pitted against each other to conquer land and gold.
The sequel will be based off of Valve’s Source engine and allow voice-chat and Steamworks achievements.

Discussion: Here
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As always, it is fun to speculate future game system specs and designs. Well here is a list of 10 Xbox 720 designs compiled at gamingbolt.com. Interestingly enough, there seem to be quite a few handheld system mock ups. With the lack of console-based designs, here is a second image that shows several mock-ups that can be found over at xbox720chat.com.

Due to our strict silk pants-only policy, the PSP Go (and, really, any other handheld) has been a hard sell — sure, the $250 asking price isn’t helping, but that may be changing in the near future. A dutiful tipster sent us the above image from his AAFES-based store of employment, indicating a $50 North American price drop to $200 for the digital-only handheld. Oddly, Sony has kept mum on the possibility, not even offering a “We don’t comment on rumor and speculation” to our repeated attempts at contact.

Our friends in other retailers have yet to uncover any news of the price drop, but Sony’s silence gives us the impression something’s up. Perhaps you have something to share? Don’t hesitate to drop us a line!

[Source: Joystiq]

I think it is about time for this, $250 is much to steep for an old handheld that does not support a physical format. Digital Distribution may be the future, but the world is not quite ready yet. Though this is still a rumor so do not take it to heart!

Though the good news is that Amazon is currently selling the PSP Go for $199.00 anyway.