As we consider ourselves a community site we decided why not let our community make our logo and forum buttons?! The Winner will get their name displayed on the pages, saying that they created the GFX, ie "Logo made by John Doe." as well as a special forum status

So this contest has 2 parts: (1) The logo, and the (2) forum buttons.

Requirements:
Logo-
   – 311 Pixels Wide and 96 Pixels Tall (311×96)
   – Keep it simple.
   – Must Say GraphixBrew.com

Buttons-
 Large Buttons (40×40)
   -New Post in Forum
   -No New Post in Forum
   -Locked Forum
 Small Buttons (15×15)
   -New Post
   -No New Post
   -New Post (Locked)
   -No New Post (Locked)
   -New Post (Sticky)
   -No New Post (Sticky)

For more information and to submit yours go here

Check pspbrew.com and xboxbrew.com for examples!

Good Luck and Happy Graphix!

Happy Holidays!

We are proud to launch GraphixBrew.com! This site has been requested for sometime from quite a few graphix masters we have in our other forums. So here it is!

This isnt just a place for graphix masters. Ask around… many of the people who you see around have learned and gotten that good from other people on the forums.

I wish I could have brought all the other graphix forum content over but this wasnt possible, so we have to start over from scratch. But im sure this wont be too much of an issue for you guys

I want your suggestions, comments and help in making this exactly what you guys want

According to Variety, Microsoft's Xbox Live is gaining on iTunes tail in terms of downloading, consequently beating other competitors to the punch. "Due to "Xbox 360's direct connection to a TV and the console's focus on HD content, Microsoft can deliver both. Though exact sales figures aren't available from any web site or studio, insiders agree that it's the most, and maybe only, positive story in digital movie downloads this year." Other downloading portals (such as Amazin Unbox and CinemaNow) face problems that make it difficult "for consumers to burn downloads onto DVD (save for a few titles on CinemaNow), and it's tricky for all but the most tech-savvy to watch downloads on a tv."

An interesting tidbit from Engadget Japanese bureau – according to them, Sony’s Ken Kutaragi announced that a A/V-Centric PS3 would soon be offered by the company. The gadget will take full advantage of Cell Technology and include a "more powerful supply unit, anti-shake insulator, twice the main memory, and 2x HDMI to split sound and video output." Fun stuff, eh?

Source: PCMag

All you\’re dreams have come true! 2.80 revolution (not the game) but the downgrader! Developement is currently being worked through. We had our doubts on 0okm, but hes back today to proove us wrong. But sorry folks, not only does it not work on TA-082 users, but it does require 1.50.
Heres how to install:

Quote From PSP Hacks:

1. Run moonlight’s “FW2.60 DownDate helper” on FW1.50 PSP to Dump “FW1.50 File” or Download “FW1.50 File” from psp-hacks downdater_final.rar.
Extract downdater_final.rar \\DOWNDATER\\ all file to ms0:\\DOWNDATER\\
2. Run FW150IPL_Dumper on FW1.50PSP to Dump ms0:\\DOWNDATER\\PRX\\FW150_ipl.bin
NOTE: if no FW150_ipl.bin in ms0:\\DOWNDATER\\PRX\\
Run FW280DownDate4TA-079 will brick your PSP !!!
3. Run FW280DownDate4TA-079 By xLoader
NOTE: Don’t use eLoader to Run FW280DownDate4TA-079 it will brick your PSP !!!

Downloads:
2.80 Downgrader v0.01(by 0okm, for TA-079–TA-081)
2.80 Easy Downgrader (courtesy of csfreakno1)
Sorry, no mirrors

Source: www.psp-hacks.com

Thanks to chaoszero, for those of you who are quite fond of an easy installation,
this application is the way to go.

The OE-A auto installer will automatically input configuration and install OE-A on you\’re PSP. You are required to have 1.50. It even installs the recovery folder for your OE-A!

Other requirements are that you must have you\’res battery charged over 75-80%. You must also have the GAME folder to be present even if you are not deciding for 2.71. The first thing you must run will be the 3.02 OE-A Firmware Install which should be in your GAME folder. If you have any questions please do not hesitate, ask on the forums.

Remember, you use this at you\’re own risk, we are not held responsible for any incidents that may occur.

[ 3.02 OE-A Easy Installer ]

Microsoft Announced that it would extend the 360's 90 day North American warranty to be a full year. This is a retro active change so everyone who has purchased a 360 prior to this also gets the extension! For those of you had to all ready shell out some cash to get yours repaired you will get automatic reimbursement. 

This is a smart move by Microsoft. Not only does it make current owner happy, but removes some doubts for those planning to buy it in this christmas season. Its good to see a company taking responsibility for its hardware  

Nintendo is offering to replace the original version of the wrist straps for the Wii Remote with a newer version. Because Wii consoles shipped starting in early December already utilized the newer version of the strap, you will need to determine which version of the strap you have before ordering a replacement. To view the difference between the original and the new version of the strap, please click here.

Version 1.32 update includes the following:

Settings You can now register the BD remote control in [Register Bluetooth® Device] under [Accessory Settings]. [BD/DVD Video Output Format (HDMI)] has been added as an option under [BD/DVD Settings]. [Backup Utility] has been added as a feature under [System Settings]. You can now select the hard disk format method in [Format Utility] and [Restore PS3™ System] under [System Settings]. The method of selecting output resolution has been changed in [Video Output Settings] under [Display Settings]. Game New for 1.31: You can now play PlayStation®2 format software titles that must be installed on the hard disk. Other