SuckerPunch
June 18th, 2006, 09:55
The summer sizzlers article was a great idea. Unfortunately, I though it was rather limited with only 10 titles total. And I thought it was also flawed in that it wasn't based on popular opinion, but was instead just one persons opinion. Also, I can't code but I wanted to contribute to the homebrew community in some manner.
Thus I figure it would be useful to newbies to make a 10 best list for three different categories based upon input from many people. The top 5 in each category can be considered must haves. Later on, I or someone else can write an article on them.
Well here's my list. Please suggest changes as I haven't tried every app or game available yet.
Apps/Utilities
1. Devhook
2. MPH Downgrader
3. GTAEloader (and Exploits too)
4. PSPRadio
5. PMP Mod
6. iRShell
7. UMDIZO loader
8. PSPBrew/PSP Unpacker
9. PSP Video 9
10. GTA Cheat Device
Honorable Mentions:
Links2 - Made unneccesary by Devhook or would be on list.
Anything I forgot on the list.... AFIKM, and the best PDF reader etc.
Emulators
Refer to PSPFan's quote below for a better list.
Honorable Mentions: ??
Games
1. Beats of Rage
2. Quake w/ MP support
Callisto
Iris - Early but very impressive
Super Mini Mario - Whichever Mario has the insanely good graphics.
Smashgpsp
Super Mario War
Squarez
Doom
PSPool
AirHockey
Pang
...
As you can see, I need help with the Game list. I've played far too many homebrew games to keep track of them all.
I want input on changes to make to the list. Once we can get to a fairly agreed upon list, anyone who wants to, (or if no one wants I'll do it), can write up a brief article with descriptions and download links to the latest version of the homebrews.
Inspired by the failure of my previous effort... http://wikicity.org/Homebrew
Another Category being considered: Top 10 best webportals and websites designed for PSPs
Would like nominations.
Edit: Changes to list based on feedback below
Edit 2: Here's a great reply from PSPFan with probably a better list...
I think you should take off PSPBrew and PSP Video 9 from the apps/utilities. The reason I suggest this is because I think it should be for only the PSP apps, not the PC apps that are for the PSP. Here's how I'd redo your apps/utilities list:
Apps/Utilities
1. DevHook
2. MPH Downgrader (Or PSPSetX?)
3. eLoader
4. iRShell
5. AFKIM
6. PSPRadio
7. PiMPStreamer
8. Unzipper/Unrarer
9. File Assistant++
10. PSP-PDA
11. PVNC
12. PSPlayerMT
13. GTA Cheat Device
14. PMP Mod
15. Links2
I realize there are now 15, but I think that all of them are great apps/utilities.
On to emulators...
Emulators
1. SNES9xTYL
2. DGEN
3. NeoGeoCD (I moved this one up PSPFan, hope you don't mind)
4. NesterJ
5. RIN
6. SMS Plus
7. Daedalus
8. Monkey64
9. PSPGBA
10. PSPXTI (the TI-92 calculator emulator)
(added)
ScummV
PCE
Turbographix
And finally, games:
Games
1. PSPQuake
2. Beats of Rage
3. PSPool
Super Mario War v 1.1 (I added this great homebrew that you left off PSPFan)
Callisto (see above)
PSP Air Hockey (see above)
4. SmashGPSP
5. DOOM-PSP
6. Squarez
7. Attack of the Mutants
8. PSPMillionaire
9. Super Mini Mario
10. PSP Monopoly
11. Dual Tetris
12. PSP Triplay
13. Wordingo
14. Sudoku
15. PSP-Soldier
16. Serve 'N' Go
17. Pang
18. Polygon
19. Laserix
20. PSP Chess
I've expanded this one to 20 because there are sooooo many homebrew games out there that it's not fair to give them the same amount as you give the emulators (which there are a great deal less of).
I think I did a pretty good job on the apps/utilities list, because I've pretty much tried all the apps around. On the other hand, I know there are good games and emulators I've missed for the simple ráason that I haven't played them because they never got my attention and there are so many. Anyhow, those are my lists.
Thus I figure it would be useful to newbies to make a 10 best list for three different categories based upon input from many people. The top 5 in each category can be considered must haves. Later on, I or someone else can write an article on them.
Well here's my list. Please suggest changes as I haven't tried every app or game available yet.
Apps/Utilities
1. Devhook
2. MPH Downgrader
3. GTAEloader (and Exploits too)
4. PSPRadio
5. PMP Mod
6. iRShell
7. UMDIZO loader
8. PSPBrew/PSP Unpacker
9. PSP Video 9
10. GTA Cheat Device
Honorable Mentions:
Links2 - Made unneccesary by Devhook or would be on list.
Anything I forgot on the list.... AFIKM, and the best PDF reader etc.
Emulators
Refer to PSPFan's quote below for a better list.
Honorable Mentions: ??
Games
1. Beats of Rage
2. Quake w/ MP support
Callisto
Iris - Early but very impressive
Super Mini Mario - Whichever Mario has the insanely good graphics.
Smashgpsp
Super Mario War
Squarez
Doom
PSPool
AirHockey
Pang
...
As you can see, I need help with the Game list. I've played far too many homebrew games to keep track of them all.
I want input on changes to make to the list. Once we can get to a fairly agreed upon list, anyone who wants to, (or if no one wants I'll do it), can write up a brief article with descriptions and download links to the latest version of the homebrews.
Inspired by the failure of my previous effort... http://wikicity.org/Homebrew
Another Category being considered: Top 10 best webportals and websites designed for PSPs
Would like nominations.
Edit: Changes to list based on feedback below
Edit 2: Here's a great reply from PSPFan with probably a better list...
I think you should take off PSPBrew and PSP Video 9 from the apps/utilities. The reason I suggest this is because I think it should be for only the PSP apps, not the PC apps that are for the PSP. Here's how I'd redo your apps/utilities list:
Apps/Utilities
1. DevHook
2. MPH Downgrader (Or PSPSetX?)
3. eLoader
4. iRShell
5. AFKIM
6. PSPRadio
7. PiMPStreamer
8. Unzipper/Unrarer
9. File Assistant++
10. PSP-PDA
11. PVNC
12. PSPlayerMT
13. GTA Cheat Device
14. PMP Mod
15. Links2
I realize there are now 15, but I think that all of them are great apps/utilities.
On to emulators...
Emulators
1. SNES9xTYL
2. DGEN
3. NeoGeoCD (I moved this one up PSPFan, hope you don't mind)
4. NesterJ
5. RIN
6. SMS Plus
7. Daedalus
8. Monkey64
9. PSPGBA
10. PSPXTI (the TI-92 calculator emulator)
(added)
ScummV
PCE
Turbographix
And finally, games:
Games
1. PSPQuake
2. Beats of Rage
3. PSPool
Super Mario War v 1.1 (I added this great homebrew that you left off PSPFan)
Callisto (see above)
PSP Air Hockey (see above)
4. SmashGPSP
5. DOOM-PSP
6. Squarez
7. Attack of the Mutants
8. PSPMillionaire
9. Super Mini Mario
10. PSP Monopoly
11. Dual Tetris
12. PSP Triplay
13. Wordingo
14. Sudoku
15. PSP-Soldier
16. Serve 'N' Go
17. Pang
18. Polygon
19. Laserix
20. PSP Chess
I've expanded this one to 20 because there are sooooo many homebrew games out there that it's not fair to give them the same amount as you give the emulators (which there are a great deal less of).
I think I did a pretty good job on the apps/utilities list, because I've pretty much tried all the apps around. On the other hand, I know there are good games and emulators I've missed for the simple ráason that I haven't played them because they never got my attention and there are so many. Anyhow, those are my lists.