DCEmu Homebrew Emulation & Theme Park News
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by Published on September 13th, 2007 17:40
Via Gamefaqs.
A GameFAQs user named Kudaku has found a secret cinematic which is shown in the new game Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII if you beat it twice. The video shows the same Final Fantasy VII intro which was shown a couple of years ago at E3, and at the end says "to be continued in Final Fantasy VII". Square Enix has denied a remake earlier, but has also said it might happen. So whether or not to trust this easter egg is uncertain, and it's not even known if it will be for the PSP or the PS3. We'll just have to wait for an official statement from the company.
Attached is a zip file with 14 screenshots.
What are your thoughts? ...by Published on September 13th, 2007 16:50
hurtween has found a way of applying custom themes on firmware 3.60 M33 on PSP Slim. Here is the full post (slightly modified):
Custom themes ARE possible on PSP Slim with 3.60 M33, and it's easy...
Notice the TV icon, and Connected Display Settings icon, which I have yet to recolour, and also the firmware version.
Now we just need 1.50 brew to work...
EDIT: This is not a fake! All you need to get this working yourself, are the same tools that have already been provided by the community.
YOU WILL NEED
- A PSP capable of running 1.50 homebrew
- Your Slim PSP
- RCO Editor 14d
- Resurssiklunssi v0.3
- CXMB v2.4
...Seriously, all you need to do is load up CXMB through seplugins.
But for it to work without crashing, you will need converted 3.60 rco's.
1. Access your Slims's Flash0.
(If you can only see 3 folders in there you will need to unhide system operating files from the view tab.)
go to f0:/vsh/resource, locate all the rco's and save them to your desktop.
2. Put all the RCO's that you want to change into the RCO folder in the root of your memory stick and convert them using Resurssiklunssi
You will need a sysmem.prx from 2.70 f.w. and a 1.50 homebrew capable PSP to use this tool.
Quoted from Resurssiklunssi Readme "Get DECRYPTED and UNCOMPRESSED SYSMEM.PRX from 2.70... ...firmware and place it to the rco-folder.
Use psardumper/prxdecrypter to obtain that file." Also make sure there is a 'done' folder in the rco folder or the program will not work.
- 2.70 EBOOT
- PSP Brew
- PSAR Dumper
- PRX Decrypter
3. Once they are converted all you need to do is open them with RCO Editor and insert the graphics. You now have Slim PSP compatable RCO's.
4. You cannot flash these files because Sony have added some kind of protection which makes putting resource files on Flash0 not work like it used to.
5. Just save your resource files to ms0:/CXMB/vsh/resource on your memory stick and enable the plugin through the recovery menu.
NOTE: you cannot load prx's yet, untill they get decrypted, and custom fonts will crash the browser.
You can however load the reboot_plugin.prx, and the eboot_launcher_plugin.prx out of the CXMB/vsh/module folder.
Just make sure to name them to the corrosponding icon you want them to launch from.
..Still amazing that this plugin works properly on the Slim.
I hope you all enjoy.
Credit to Poison for making this awesome plugin!
-hurtween
Downloads of Files Needed Via Comments ...by Published on September 13th, 2007 16:27
Via jas0nuk.
jas0onuk has developed and released a new version of his useful prxdecrypter. Here's the original post:
prxdecrypter (psardumper mod to decrypt PRX files and firmware resources)
v1.6
CHANGELOG:
1.5b --> 1.6
- Now comes with a HEN compatible EBOOT which doesnt seem to work properly (partially broken on 3.xx kernel on the fat PSP,
` completely broken on 3.60 M33 due to new hardware)
- Added 6 more key sets (1.XX, 2.00-2.50, 2.60-2.71, 2.80, 3.00 and 3.10+ gameshare keys)
- Now press TRIANGLE rather than HOME to exit
- Fixed 2.7X demo decryption (wrong key)
- Removed 5 useless keys
- Now uses the entire buffer - previously, files over 4mb would fail
- Added second layer of descrambling to a few files - this would have produced messed up output if you tried in the old version
- Waiting for the 3.60 and 3.70 keys... I'll add them as soon as I have them.
~jas0nuk
Thx to vb_master for testing.
Download and give feedback via comments. ...by Published on September 13th, 2007 15:52
Via StoneCut.
Hi everyone,
AhMan has ported NJ's cps2psp, cps1psp, ncdzpsp & mvspsp emulators to fw3.xx which also makes them available to PSP Slim users now.
Originally Posted by AhMan
Here are the NJ emulators ported to fw 3.x. That is, they're now PSP Slim compatible. I've only tested cps2psp on fw 3.x, but others should also work.
Their respective adhoc versions were also ported and the edited source code is also available for download, of course. Let us know if you have any major issues but apart from that "Just Enjoy"
Download: cps1psp 2.0.6 (fw3.xx)
Download: cps1psp 2.0.6 Adhoc (fw3.xx)
Download: cps2psp 2.0.6 (fw3.xx)
Download: cps2psp 2.0.6 Adhoc (fw3.xx)
Download: ncdzpsp 2.0 (fw3.xx)
Download: ncdzpsp 2.0 Adhoc (fw3.xx)
Download: mvspsp 2.0.6 (fw3.xx)
Download: mvspsp 2.0.6 Adhoc (fw3.xx)
Download: Source code for NJ emulators supporting fw 3.x
Donate to Ahman via PayPal (if you donate more than $10, you get test versions of iR Shell!).
Download and give feedback via comments. ...by Published on September 11th, 2007 20:12
Via Mathieulh
The legendary Booster has released a PC application for booting the PSP normally even with a Pandora battery inserted. Here is the readme:
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What is it?
This is IPL code to boot PSP normally with pandora's battery.
Because the code is small, it doesn't need mspformat with most case.
This code send a reset request to the SYSCON.
Then, the PSP does Normal reboot by the SYSCON.
You doesn't need to restore battery serial code to normal operation.
Keep your pandora's battery!
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How to install
1.Double click "install.cmd" in Windows XP/2K(Administrator).
2.Connect MsProDuo to PC via USB.
It is possible to use PSP USB Connection,or any USB MsProDuo Reader.
3.press 'Y' key to "Are You Sure ?[Y]" message.
4.Disconnect MsProDuo after few seconds.
Or,
Write the ipl_ms.bin to absolute sectors 0x10-0x17 of MsProDuo.
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next
The multi_boot_loader which does boot any IPL by buttons select comes soon.
Download and comment. ...by Published on September 7th, 2007 16:41
Awesome news and nice to see Sony do a decent thing
News source: kgw.com
A nine-year-old boy who saved his father's life by taking the wheel of a speeding big rig when his dad suffered a seizure and blacked out has finally gotten his wish.
When asked last month what kind of reward he would like for his bravery, Matty Lovo said he would like a new PlayStation.
When readers of the story suggested pitching in and buying the boy a PlayStation, his father, Matthew Lovo, initially declined to accept the offer while thanking the community for its generosity.
Eventually, after Sony called to donate one, Lovo Sr. agreed to accept it.
"We've seen this topic talked about as far away as the UK and all over the U.S. People like the story a lot," Lovo Sr. said.
The company presented Matty with the gift Wednesday evening at KGW.
"I'm gonna let my dad play this one. He needs to have a spin,” Matty said.
Matty said his real reward is that his father recovered after the seizure.
The incident occurred in Saint Helens, Ore., in August. A Good Samaritan who noticed a child at the wheel of the huge truck jumped out of his own car to help stop the vehicle.
...by Published on August 24th, 2007 18:51
ESRB
The past months, discussions about the Manhunt 2 banning in the US and the UK have floured the Internet. However, if you take a look at the ESRB ratings list, you can see that Manhunt 2 is no longer rated Adults Only, but Mature in the US of A. This means that the game should be released on October 31th, just like planned.
Some people say that everything was planned to advertise for the game, while others think the developers had to remove something from the game to get it approved. What do you think? ...by Published on August 24th, 2007 15:56
by Published on August 14th, 2007 19:04
Via Winnydows.
A new stable version - 4.115 - and a new test version - 5.000 - of the best video encoding application for the PSP/PS3 (and also PC, iPod & others) have been released by Winnydows.
4.115 changes:
- Some fixes.
- App work with any codec pack now.
- All app conflicts solved.
- Fixed info in Add-Remove programs.
- Removed ffdshow dependency and ffdshow removed from main installer.
- Manual interlace detection.
- Helux YV12 decompressor replaced to XviD.
- Components update - x264, Mencoder, DGIndex, XviD.
Version 5.0 information:
- Version 5.0 in active developing-testing fase now . Repport to support forums if found some bugs in 5.0.
- Version 5.0 present more simple use and rich WPF design. Now used only base WPF functions. After finish writing important functions routine will be written more interesting WPF design.
Both versions use AviSynth for filtering. This gives the highest possible encoding quality.
Import formats:
AVI DIVX ASF MPG MPE MPEG VOB TS M2P D2V MOV QT 3GP HDMOV RM RAM RMVB RPX SMI SMIL MKV OGM WMV DVR-MS PMP FLV.
Export formats:
PMP AVC, MP4 PSP 3.03 OE, MP4 PSP 3.30, MP4 iPod, MP4 iPod 640, MP4 PS3, MP4, AVI, AVI DV PAL, AVI DV NTSC, MPG, MPEG-2 PAL, MPEG-2 NTSC, FLV.
Minimal system requirements:
Windows Vista, XP SP2, 2000
Microsoft Framework 2-3 for XviD4PSP 4.1
Microsoft Framework 3 for XviD4PSP 5.0
DirectX Update-Check (for 3D GPU filter only)
Full versions include AviSynth 2.5.7, XviD 1.1.3 and few splitters.
Version 5.0 works with Microsoft Framework 3.0 only.
Download here, and give feedback via comments. ...by Published on August 3rd, 2007 00:27
Via DeMoN X.
This was released on 240507, but hasn't been posted about here. Even QJ hasn't posted about it, even though it was released on their forums.
In short, this is a program that lets you display the PSP's screen in real-time on your PC monitor by sending the signals through the USB cable. It was designed for 3.40 OE-A, which it works flawlessly on, but I can also confirm it works great on M33 3.52-2 (Load VSH doesn't work, but it's not that important). Something unique for M33 firmwares, is that you can also use the plugins in 1.50 kernel homebrew!
You can also control the game from a PC keyboard or gamepad. This works without any noticeable delay.
Overall, a great application if you want, for example, to record to video while playing a game, and if you want to play using another gamepad than the PSP's.
Read the readme for installation and usage on 3.40 OE-A.
For M33 firmwares (may also prove useful to other users):
- First, copy and boot up the PSPLink application as in the readme. Make sure the USB cable is plugged in, and install the drivers when prompted by directing to the drivers somewhere in this package.
- Copy and enable the two plugins mentioned in the readme in GAME and/or GAME150. Don't start Remotejoy yet.
- Now start the game/application on your PSP.
- When it has booted, start up Remotejoy GUI on the PC. USBHostFS will automatically start.
- Click With FPS or Without FPS under Window or Full Screen to start the controlling/displaying application.
- Press F3 on your keyboard to stream the PSP's screen to the PC's.
- Press F11 to take a screenshot.
OE users can run the PSPLink program on their PSP (disable the plugins first!) to use the Load VSH which lets them boot up the XMB with USBHostFS running to stream their display from there also. Note that loading any games or applications then will crash the PSP. The same goes for listing the video files.
NB! The PSP may lock-up when entering Save screen in some games. Press F5 on the PC to stop the video stream temporarily while you save. Press it again to resume streaming.
Another bug is that the PSP will always crash when trying to exit to the XMB from a game with the plugins enabled, forcing you to power the PSP off the hard way (holding the power switch for 10 seconds).
Here's the post from DeMoN X himself:
Warning! Some Anti-Virus software, Mcafee and others may be detecting this software as a virus. This is NOT a virus. This is false detection of CMDOW's window hiding capabilities. The maker of CMDOW has a statement on his website.
Changes for V1.52 :
* Driver installation for X86. READ THE "HOW TO INSTALL" FIRST
* New batch files for manual installation
* Added "How to install" to app.
* Another "Feature"
Changes for V1.51 :
* Added full credits to TyRaNiD 2k6 for Remotejoy SDL and Schrade for batch files and script files, tutorial, and compiled binaries.
* Added killall batch to MyBase.Load
* Accurate process checking of USBHost FS
* Added mode menu, Not completed.
Info :
.NET Framework 2.0 must be installed.
This is Version 1.52, 24/05/07.
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