While they’re available in Japan and elsewhere, Sony has decided not to offer S-video cables for its new PSP Slim handheld in North America. Why not? A company representative told us that they wanted to streamline their selection, giving owners a choice between cables supporting composite, “the de facto standard,” and component inputs, which are now available on the majority of new televisions. Those S-video lovers among you all will have to take a stand. Either way, it’ll set you back $19.99—for once, picking the deluxe option won’t cost more. Unlike the first version of the PSP, the revised PSP Slim is capable of outputting video signals to compatible televisions, letting users watch media on larger displays. The PSP Slim can output game video on televisions, too, but only through the component cable. (The system’s output is in a progressive-scan mode, which other cables don’t support.) Additionally, the PSP Slim is less bulky and lighter than the original and is more battery efficient.

3.71 M33 by M33=Dark_AleX

Changes in 3.71 M33:
- Now uses 3.71
- VSH Menu is not longer launched using HOME key, but using SELECT now. This is to not interfere with the XMB function of home, which is now more useful in this firmware.
- Psp Slim: umdcache was allocating memory even when homebrew was launched, wasting memory that homebrew programs may want to use. Now umdcache module is stopped before it can allocate any memory, only in the case homebrew is launched. Also, memory is unprotected for user memory usage by M33 core (only when homebrew is launched). Developer, for a sample of how to use the extra memory, see the extra ram sample of the M33 sdk.
- Both version boot now from 3.XX ipl, and are independent of 1.50. The main installer will not install 1.50 kernel anymore. A 1.50 kernel addon for 3.71 M33 that will install inside 3.71 M33 will be released in a few days (for fat only)

Note: due to some changes in kernel nids by Sony, you can expect a lot of kernel plugins not working anymore.

Programmers: refer to the sdk readme for details.

Installation instructions:
First method for both psp, the prefered when possible:
Requeriments: a fat psp slim with 3.52 M33-3 or 3.52 M33-4. Previous versions of M33 won't work, due to a bug that affects them and OE; or a psp slim with 3.60 M33.
- Copy the UPDATE directory into /PSP/GAME/UPDATE and copy the EBOOT.PBP of the 3.71 Sony updater there but with name "371.PBP". Note: the program will not even show if you copy it to a different folder than that.
- If you are in the fat psp, make sure you have configured the psp to run the game folder in the 3.XX kernel.
- Execute the program, it requires 78% of battery. If you have idstorage corrupted due to a downgrader, the program will ask you to correct it automatically so the update can continue.
- Press X, and the Sony updater will begin. Sit and enjoy while Sony code installs 3.71 M33
- When finished, the updater will ask you to reboot (pressing X or O). DO IT. Do not skip this step shutting down the psp by yourself, or you'll end with a brick.
- You should be now in 3.71 M33

Unbricker for both psp slim&fat and 1.50 kernel installer for fat 3.71 M33, will be released in few days... and it will be last thing from me.

PRESS RELEASE: DUALSHOCK®3 Wireless Controller With Rumble Feature To be Introduced For PLAYSTATION®3

Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (SCEI) Sony today announced that it would release DUALSHOCK®3 Wireless Controller, a new controller for PLAYSTATION®3 (PS3™) incorporating a rumble feature, in Japan in November as a separately sold accessory. It inherits the basic design and functionality of the popular PlayStation® controller, while keeping the high-precision, high response motion sensitive six-axis sensing system. Introduction to North American and European markets is expected in spring 2008.

The added rumble feature, combined with the highly realistic motion sensitive six-axis sensing system, takes gamers deeper into the world of interactivity, delivering a more intuitive, realistic and immersive game play experience. The new controller will also benefit PS3 content creators, by giving them the ability to further expand their creative imagination. PS3 titles that are already in the market may become compatible with the rumble feature through software update.

With DUALSHOCK 3 and the attractive lineup of PS3 titles incorporating the rumble feature, SCEI will introduce more new ways of enjoyment that can only be found on PS3, and will further redefine the world of entertainment.

LIST OF PLAYSTATION®3 TITLES COMPATIBLE WITH DUALSHOCK®3 IN JAPAN
As of September 20th, 2007
(in alphabetical order of company name)
Title Name Developer/Publisher

• Vampire Rain -Altered Species- AQ INTERACTIVE Inc.
• BIOHAZARD® 5 CAPCOM CO.,LTD.
• Devil May Cry® 4 CAPCOM CO.,LTD.
• Dark Sector D3 PUBLISHER Inc.
• Burnout Paradise ELECTRONIC ARTS K.K.
• FIFA franchise (title name TBD) ELECTRONIC ARTS K.K.
• BUMPY TROT2 IREM SOFTWARE ENGINEERING INC.
• Dynasty Warriors 6 KOEI Co., Ltd.
• Fatal Inertia KOEI Co., Ltd.
• GI JOCKEY 4 2007 KOEI Co., Ltd.
• METAL GEAR ONLINE Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd.
• METAL GEAR SOLID 4 GUNS OF THE PATRIOTS Konami Digital Entertainment Co., Ltd.
• IMABIKISOU SEGA CORPORATION
• Blast Factor (*1) Sony Computer Entertainment
• echochrome Sony Computer Entertainment
• Folklore (*1) Sony Computer Entertainment
• FORMULA ONE CHAMPIONSHIP EDITION (*1) Sony Computer Entertainment
• Go! Sports Ski (*1) Sony Computer Entertainment
• Heavenly Sword (*1) Sony Computer Entertainment
• MotorStorm (*1) Sony Computer Entertainment
• Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools of Destruction Sony Computer Entertainment
• Resistance: Fall of Men (*1) Sony Computer Entertainment
• Super Stardust HD (*1) Sony Computer Entertainment
• TOY HOME Sony Computer Entertainment
• Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune Sony Computer Entertainment
• Warhawk (*1) Sony Computer Entertainment

LIST OF PLAYSTATION®3 TITLES COMPATIBLE WITH DUALSHOCK®3 IN NORTH AMERICA AND EUROPE *2
As of September 20th, 2007
(in alphabetical order of company name)
Title Name Developer/Publisher

• The Darkness 2K Games
• Enemy Territory: Quake Wars Activision
• Soldier of Fortune Activision
• BIOHAZARD® 5 CAPCOM
• Devil May Cry® 4 CAPCOM
• N-Cube Creat Studios
• Warbit Creat Studios
• Dark Sector D3 PUBLISHER
• Turok Disney Interactive
• Highlander Eidos
• Kane & Lynch: Dead Men Eidos
• Burnout Paradise ELECTRONIC ARTS
• FIFA franchise (title name TBD) ELECTRONIC ARTS
• Legendary: The Box Gamecock
• To End All Wars Ghostlight
• RAGE id Software
• WarDevil – Unleash the Beast Within Ignition Entertainment
• Dynasty Warriors 6 KOEI
• Fatal Inertia KOEI
• METAL GEAR SOLID 4 GUNS OF THE PATRIOTS Konami
• Blacksite: Area 51 Midway
• TNA Wrestling Midway
• Unreal Tournament 3 Midway
• Wheelman Midway
• Cops (codename, title name TBD) Pyro
• Planet One (codename, title name TBD) Pyro
• Heroes over Europe Red Mile Entertainment
• Condemned 2 SEGA
• Iron Man SEGA
• The Club SEGA
• The Crucible SEGA
• The Incredible Hulk SEGA
• Blast Factor (*1) Sony Computer Entertainment
• echochrome Sony Computer Entertainment
• Elefunk Sony Computer Entertainment
• Folklore (*1) Sony Computer Entertainment
• FORMULA ONE CHAMPIONSHIP EDITION (*1) Sony Computer Entertainment
• Go! Sports Ski (*1) Sony Computer Entertainment
• Heavenly Sword (*1) Sony Computer Entertainment
• High Velocity Bowling Sony Computer Entertainment
• MLB 08: The Show Sony Computer Entertainment
• MotorStorm (*1) Sony Computer Entertainment
• NBA 08 (*1) Sony Computer Entertainment
• PAIN Sony Computer Entertainment
• Rat Race Sony Computer Entertainment
• Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools of Destruction Sony Computer Entertainment
• Resistance: Fall of Man (*1) Sony Computer Entertainment
• Snakeball Sony Computer Entertainment
• SOCOM: Confrontation Sony Computer Entertainment
• Super Stardust HD (*1) Sony Computer Entertainment
• TOY HOME Sony Computer Entertainment
• Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune Sony Computer Entertainment
• Warhawk (*1) Sony Computer Entertainment
• WipEout HD Sony Computer Entertainment
• GirpShift® Sony Online Entertainment
• NBA 2K8 Take Two Sports
• Destroy All Humans 3 THQ
• Stuntman Ignition THQ
• Assassin’s Creed UbiSoft
• BEOWULF

For some reason I have put the guts of a wireless Xbox 360 controller inside of an original, huge, 2001-model Xbox 1 controller - commonly referred to as “the Duke”, though what it has in common with John Wayne is beyond me.


Batteries. Much more useful up there than the memory slots or whatever the heck it was for.

Believe it or not this mod is suggested to me every once in a while so I figured I might as well take a crack at it and see what happens. It’s not often you get to work on a controller so large it’s classified by NASA as a low-level Earth-orbit object. For this reason, during the modding, I was careful not to drop it as this would have created an impact crater sufficient to snuff out all life on Earth and the dinosaurs, whichever comes first. Aerosmith and Bruce Willis were standing by to save the day in case of mishaps.

All ripping aside, it ended up being about as difficult as the PS360 controller, nothing I couldn’t handle. Since I did this on my own accord it is unclaimed and up for grabs. Best price gets it, so make an offer! Could ship just in time for Halo 3.

Based off the difficulty of this mod (harder than I would have liked) and the number of other projects I have going on I probably won’t duplicate this anytime soon, so first come, only served. More pics and a video below.


It's more than meets the eye. Especially in weight.

Looks quite normal from the front, except for the added guide button (between/above back and start) and the headset jack at the base. Couldn’t forget that, what’s trash-talking without one?


Back is also fairly normal, except for a small, recessed “sync” button below where the cord used to come out. Remember, if a burglar or elephant is in your house you can throw this controller at them for an easy knockout. (See your local state laws before carrying it in your purse, however)


Click here to download a short, yet thrilling, video of this amazingly backwards controller in action. And no, I don’t have an HDTV set yet, sorry. Think of it, in just minutes a day, by lifting and playing with this controller, you can burn off twice the calories of the regular Xbox 360 alone! Now how much would you pay?

New York, NY - September 7, 2007 - Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ:TTWO) today announced that it has sold substantially all of the assets of its wholly owned Joytech video game accessories subsidiary to Mad Catz Interactive, Inc. (AMEX/TSX: MCZ). The Joytech sale reflects Take-Two's previously announced plans to divest its non-core businesses.

"The sale of the Joytech assets is consistent with one of the key goals we established in our 100 Day Plan: to develop strategic alternatives for any operations that we determined to be outside our core publishing business," said Ben Feder, Take-Two's Chief Executive Officer. "We are particularly pleased that we accomplished this goal in a manner that will allow substantially all of our Joytech employees in the U.S. and U.K. to join Mad Catz, which is a highly respected provider of video game peripherals."

The Joytech sale is not expected to be material to Take-Two's financial results.