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Virtuous Flame is the main man behind this new release of cfw pro, the open source Custom Firmware compatible with all PSP models.

The main feature of this new revision is the integration of popsloader directly in the CFW, which allows you to play PS1 backups from your PSP (useful if your old PS1 titles are not available on the PSN, or simply if you don’t want to pay Sony twice for the same game), but it also ships with a few other features and bug fixes. Quoting coldbird:

•[!]Vshctrl code refactored
•[!]Disabled “Pause Game” on PSPGo while ISO cache is enabled due to incompatiblity
•[!]Disable ISO cache by default on PSPGo
•[!]Fixed potential lag while displaying ISO movies
•[!]Added support for Popsloader in PRO
•[+]Added Idol Master SP Genuine Check Bypass Code


Pro CFW can be downloaded from the official project page, where you will find versions for PSPs running on 6.20, 6.35, and 6.39 (and if you have a different firmware installed on your psp, just upgrade

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Nintendo's 3DS has returned to the top of both hardware and software charts in the company's home territory as a rush of new titles in the region dominates sales.

In stark contrast to the sparse UK and US release schedules of summer, eleven of the top twenty software offerings are new to market in Japan this week, although some have been available in the West for some time.

The Media Create figures show the 3DS's adaptation of Tales of the Abyss, originally a PS2 title, continuing the popularity of the series with close to 75,000 domestic sales in week one, putting it comfortably ahead of the PS3 sku of the latest Street Fighter variant. The 360 version of that title also makes it into the top 20 at 12.

Classic shooter port GoldenEye 007 on Wii hits fourth spot with 36,174 downloads. Another classic remake, Ocarina of Time 3D, maintains a healthy chart presence at sixth with 24,190 sales this week.

On a system basis, Sony dominates the chart once more with six games each on PSP and PS3 in the table. Nintendo manages two each for Wii, 3DS and NDS, with Microsoft claiming the last pair for 360.

Hardware sales fail to reflect that position, however, with 3DS inching ahead of PSP with 30,233 sales to Sony's 29,871. PS3 sits just behind that at 26,441 whilst the gap widens before Wii at 12,423. The discontinued PSPgo manages a paltry 7 units.

Japanese software sales chart, w/e 8 July, 2011.

Tales of the Abyss (3DS) - 74,173 (New entry)
Super Street Fighter IV Arcade Edition (PS3) - 54,924 (New entry)
To Heart 2 Dungeon Travelers (PSP) - 37,396 (New entry)
GoldenEye 007 (Wii) - 36,174 (New entry)
Little Battle eXperience (PSP) - 24,471
The Legend of Zelda- Ocarina of time 3D (3DS) - 24,190
Atelier Meruru- Alchemist of Arland 3 (PS3) - 23,756
Steins; Gate (PSP) - 21,830
Mashiroiro Symphony Mutsu-no-Hana (PSP) - 17,897 (New entry)
Test Drive Unlimited 2 (PS3) - 15,254 (New entry)
Gundam Memories- Memories of the Battle (PSP) - 13,701
Super Street Fighter IV Arcade Edition (360) - 12,326 (New entry)
Wii Sports Resort (Wii ) - 12,241
Yakuza Of The End (PS3) - 11,867
Bleach Soul Ignition (PS3) - 9,050
Moujuuzukai to Oujisama Portable (PSP) - 8,910 (New entry)
Kaidan Restaurant Zoku! New Menu 100 Selection (NDS) - 8,209 (New entry)
Power Smash 4 (PS3) - 7,999 (New entry)
Test Drive Unlimited 2 (360) - 7,764 (New entry)
Pokemon Black & White (NDS) - 7,623
Japanese hardware sales chart, w/e 8 July, 2011.

3DS - 30,233
PSP - 29,871
PS3 - 26,441
Wii - 12,423
DSi LL - 4,963
DSi - 4,504
360 - 2,244
PS2 -1,222
DSL - 138
PSPgo - 7

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Sony announced that today's PSP digital comics update, including Batman Beyond, Transformers, Ender's Game, a troubling number of B.C. collections and even a comic based on the Suicide Girls, will be the last one for the service.

We think we've found an upside to this announcement (beyond learning that there's a comic book based on the Suicide Girls) -- the end of PSP comic updates means you can now collect them all. Don't you want to be the first to own the full 4,000+ issue PSP comics collection?

There may be more comics in the future, just not on PSP. Sony said that "The Digital Comics Team will continue to work on bringing the comic service to other Sony devices." Imagine using the PlayStation Vita's rear touchpad to -- nope, we can't think of anything that rear touchpad would have to do with a comic book.

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Sony's online service, the PlayStation Network, is currently undergoing a redesign that will significantly change its look and functionality.

A report by Reg Hardware reveals that the trademark blue colour will go, replaced by a black background and bright colours.

It will also have a cleaner look, described by sources as "an aesthetic layout with logically marked sections and rolodex lists."

Searching has been upgraded too, which will produce live results as users enter each character, and the Video section, which allows users to buy and rent films, is now a database that will feel familiar to anyone who has seen movie website IMDB.

There will also be a special section for the latest deals on PlayStation Store content.

Sony has yet to comment on the report.

The report follows news yesterday that the PlayStation Network will finally be restored to full functionality in Japan on Wednesday, following the security breaches in April.

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Here's this week's list of new content going live on the US PlayStation Store.

PlayStation Move Ape Escape is the lone new game release this week, while the PSone Imports section of the store has two new games - one a scrolling fighter and the other about cooking Japanese meet.

Oh, and don't forget the Uncharted 3 multiplayer beta goes public today, too.

Here's the full list:

PlayStation Plus

New Release Games & DLC

Bomberman ULTRA (Free with Plus, a $9.99 value)
Me Monstar: Hear Me Roar (Free and Exclusive Plus)
Medievil PS one title (Free with Plus, a $5.99 value)
Alien Zombie Death mini (Free with Plus, $3.99 value)
MotorStorm Apocalypse Outlaw Vehicle Pack (PlayStation Plus price $1.99; a 20% discount)

New Release Themes, Avatars and Media

Mega Man Powered Up - Avatar Bundle (x14) (Plus Exclusive, $1.49)
PlayStation Plus Clock Dynamic Theme (Free and exclusive to Plus)
Qore July Episode 38 - Single Episode (Free with Plus, a $2 .99 value)

Updates

Burnout Paradise Party Pack - Sale (PS3) (now $1.99, original price $4.99)

Burnout Paradise Toy Car Collection - Sale (now $1.99, original price $6.99)

Burnout Paradise: Big Surf Island - Sale (now $2.99, original price $6.99)

Burnout Paradise: Cops And Robbers - Sale (now $1.99, original price $4.99)

Burnout Paradise: Legendary Car Pack - Sale (now $1.99, original price $4.99)

Burnout Paradise: Boost Specials Car Pack - Sale (now $1.99, original price $4.99)

Burnout Paradise: Time Savers Pack - Sale (now $1.99, original price $4.99)

Need For Speed Hot Pursuit - Armed And Dangerous Pack - Sale (now $3.99, original price $6.99)

Need For Speed Hot Pursuit - Lamborghini Untamed Pack - Sale (now $3.99, original price $6.99)

Need For Speed Hot Pursuit - Porsche Unleashed Pack - Sale (now $3.99, original price $6.99)

Need For Speed Hot Pursuit - Super Sports Pack - Sale (now $3.99, original price $6.99)

Need For Speed Hot Pursuit - Three For All Bundle - Sale (now $10.99, original price $19.99)

Need For Speed Pro Street Add-On Content Collector's Upgrade - Sale (now $2.99, original price $9.99)

Need For Speed Pro Street Add-On Content Extender Pack Bundle 1 - Sale (now $1.99, original price $5.99)

Need For Speed Pro Street Add-On Content Extender Pack Bundle 2 - Sale (now $3.99, original price $6.99)

Need For Speed Pro Street Add-On Content Muscle Car Bundle - Sale (now $1.99, original price $4.99)

Need For Speed Pro Street Add-On Content Sport Car Bundle - Sale (now $3.99, original price $6.99)

Need For Speed Pro Street Add-On Content Tuner Car Bundle - Sale (now $3.99, original price $6.99)

Need For Speed Pro Street Add-On Content Ultimate Bundle - Sale (now $2.99, original price $9.99)

Need For Speed: Shift: Exotic Racing Series - Sale (now $2.99, original price $9.99)

Need For Speed: Undercover Collector's Edition Upgrade - Sale (now $2.99, original price $10.00)

Need For Speed: Undercover Exotic Car Bundle - Sale (now $1.99, original price $7.50)

Need For Speed: Undercover Muscle Car Bundle - Sale (now $1.99, original price $5.00)

Need For Speed: Undercover Tuner Car Bundle - Sale (now $1.99, original price $5.00)

Need For Speed: Undercover Ultimate Performance Bundle - Sale (now $1.99, original price $10.00)

Need For Speed: Undercover Ultimate Visual Bundle - Sale (now $1.99, original price $5.00)

Need For Speed: Undercover: Boss Car Bundle - Sale (now $1.99, original price $4.99)

Darkstalkers Chronicle: The Chaos Towers - Sale (now $4.99, original price $9.99)

Fate/unlimited codes - Sale (now $9.99, original price $19.99)

Power Stone Collection - Sale (now $4.99, original price $9.99)

Ultimate Ghosts 'N Goblins - Sale (now $4.99, original price $9.99)

Qore

Qore Episode 38 - July Edition ($2.99)
in July's Episode 38 of Qore Presented by the PlayStation Network, Veronica Belmont explored the sand dunes of "Journey", gets behind the shield in "Captain America: Super Soldier", profiles industry legend Ted Price, and Audrey Cleo takes a look at the quirky over-the-top world of "No More Heroes: Heroes' Paradise."
File size: 1.49 GB

Downloadable Games

PlayStation Move Ape Escape ($19.99)
The next chapter in the beloved Ape Escape saga is now available. Dive into an original new adventure full of monkeys and mayhem designed exclusively for the PlayStation Move motion controller! Get ready to explore 15 diverse levels filled with over 500 different monkeys to capture. Or challenge your friends with some wild and wacky mini-games! Download the full game today!
ESRB Rated E10+
File size: 2.23 GB

PSone Classics

Rapid Angel Psone Import ($5.99)
Japanese developer Techo Soleil has a knack for creating games with sophisticated charm and nuance. This combo beat-em up and platformer has something special for those with a subtle eye for Japanese ingenuity. Play one of three heroines, each with well=crafted moves and a charming voice.
File Size: 121 MB

Yakiniku Bugyou Psone Import ($5.99)
Yakiniku Bugyou is an action game using yakiniku (Japanese grilled meat) as the theme. Players will become a yakiniku master. You must prepare and cook the food and attend to your customers to level up the chef's scale. Watch as your patrons judge your skills!
File Size: 50 MB

Add-on Game Content

Cars 2 - Kabuki Mater ($0.99)
Play as Kabuki Mater in cars 2: The Video Game!
File size: 5.78 MB

Cars 2 - Mater As Ivan ($0.99)
Play as Mater disguised as Ivan in Cars 2: The Video Game!
File size: 5.28 MB

Cars 2 - The Queen (Free)
Play as The Queen in Cars 2: The Video Game!
File size: 23 MB

Cars 2 - Uncle Topolino ($0.99)
Play as Uncle Topolino in Cars 2: The Video Game!
File size: 38 MB

Cars 2 - Victor Hugo ($0.99)
Play as Victor Hugo Mater in Cars 2: The Video Game!
File size: 37 MB

Dirt 3: Horn Pack ($0.99)
Download 6 new Horns and let your rivals know you're coming for them!
File size: 2.92 MB

Record of Agarest War Zero - Additional Costumes and Packs ($2.49 ...

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At a distance of some time since the last update here is a new release of a plugin that has made the history of the amateur scene PSP. We speak FreeCheat plugin that, contrary to what the name implies, not merely to turn tricks in the games but today it is a useful resource to carry out various functions.




FreeCheat plugin is a "complete", as well as allowing it to find and use cheat codes, allows you to read TXT file, make screenshots with RemoteJoyLite configure to display the PSP on PC using the USB connection during the games, change the CPU clock speed and more. Among the most appreciated and used, there is certainly the conversion of bailouts, that makes it possible to recover most damaged or corrupted savegame data following the change of custom firmware ( known problem for users post and pre-GEN-D3 ) .
While earlier versions had a good compatibility with the new CF was not, however, be officially released a version updated for the latest kernels.
At this remedy to the current release extends the compatibility to all CF-based and FW 5.XX 6.xx, it is excluded, however, only 6.20 TN-E, while not confirmed the support of TN-A 6:39.
More info to follow [Additional Info: compatibility, features and installation]



.: Compatibility:.
5.00M33
5:50 GenD3
PRO 6.20
6:35 PRO
PRO 6.31
ME 6:39
6:39 PRO

.: Feature:.
Search: A hex viewer with support of memory and options to change the display mode.
Codes: A code search, similar to CWCheat .
MEM Manager: Repair corrupt saved data.
TXT Reader. Txt files less than 20MB.
PIC Viewer, Photo Viewer. You can view BMP - JPG - PNG - DAT - JDT.
SCREENSHOT: To take screenshots in BMP - PNG - JPG.
Video Out: Power display the PSP screen on your PC by RemoteJoy.
Options: Allows you to configure shortcuts by buttons, colors , capture mode, Among others.
USB Connect: Allows you to connect to a PC with USB During a game.
Enhance Key: Allows you to change the buttons and analog stick calibrated.
Thread Manager: Unknown Option
CPU Clock: Changing the CPU speed.
Dictionary: Dictionary, an option not included.
Other: Allows you to adjust brightness, set the alarm, Shutdown, Restart, Among others.

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The coder Neur0n releases a new update for PSPStates, a plugin through which you can save our game sessions regardless of save points established by the game itself. The work begun by Dark_Alex is adapted from Neur0n for the latest HEN / CF.



The new release confirms the compatibility with previous models, plus updated support for PSP Go (05G) for HEN / SS 6:39, in particular the recent TN 6:39 6:39 PRO CF-A and given that the coder has recently entered Neur0n part of the development team for this CF.
PSPStates remember that it is incompatible with PSP FAT (series 1000) as for its correct operation uses the extra RAM introduced from PSP SLIM (Series 200).
More in the box below. [Additional Info: ChangeLog, installation and download]



.: Changelog:.
v3
- Added patch for FW6.39 - 05G model

.: Installation:.

Download the archive at the end of news
Unpack it in the root of the Memory Stick
Replace or edit the file game.txt with that contained in the archive (if already present, but should not override manually edit).

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As I said a few days ago, the Genesis competition is far from being over, as we still have a bit more than 1500$ to give to winners. Today I’m announcing two prizes of 100$, one for the /Talk audience vote, and the other for my personal favorite open source entry.

/Talk audience vote
Lamecraft and pro cfw were by very far the audience favorite entries, respectively with 22% and 30% of the votes, but as I announced when we started the vote, these 2 already won the big prizes, and consequently were not eligible for the audience prize.
Victory therefore goes to Nazi Zombies Portable, which wins with a comfortable margin against the other competitors. Thumbs up also go to 6.39 Downgrader by some1 (which wasn’t eligible for that prize), Easy 6.20 Dualboot by Rinnegatamante, Aloader by ardi, Localizer by Draan, G.D.P. by DeViaNTe, PSP3DPlugin by PSPWizard, Silveredge by AndrewYY, and gSquare by Geecko, who all got a fair amount of votes, while not being able to drag as much attention as NZP.



Nazi Zombies portable is an fps in which you have to survive as long as you can against hordes of zombies. The concept is fairly popular, and the PSP was still missing its own version of this game. NZP fills this void! Quoting the authors:

Nz portable is about surviving unlimited rounds of zombies in an enclosed area. While playing, you get points from different actions. These points can be used to buy weapons, open doors for more playable areas, and utilize different things. Zombies enter the level from outside of the playable area, and you can slow them a little bit by boarding their entrances with planks of wood. Nazi zombie portable is inspired by the same game that is found in Call of Duty: Black Ops and Call of Duty: World at War (these games are not made by us, they are made by the company treyarch). Every single content ingame is 100% made by us or by people who have submited their work for us to use.

Nzp is using a heavily modified quake engine called proquake. This engine is made by baker. and we have editted it to suit our needs. The game logic (qc ) is written 100% by us from scrach.

NZP Can be downloaded from the official thread here. Have fun

Wololo’s prize
This is my own prize, that goes to my favorite open source entry. There were honestly lots of homebrews to which I would have wanted to award this prize, but in the end I decided to award it to Draan’s Localizer. There’s a very nice concept behind this app, and it is truly a perfect example of a great legit usage for a hacked PSP. Yes, if you speak one of the 250 languages Sony “forgot” for commercial reasons to include in their console, this plugin can help you. It is basically a plugin that helps you translating all the PSP internal messages, including but not limited to the XMB. Oh, and it does all that on the fly in Ram, so no need to flash anything, no fear to brick your PSP or anything like that

Simply brilliant!



You can Download Localizer from the official thread here.

Both NZP and Localizer authors will receive 100$ for their cool work. Npt and myself will be in touch with you guys to send you the prizes. Congrats! ...

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New update for MP3PlayerPlugin, homebrew coder created by the renowned Japanese Plum by which we can listen to MP3 files found on our Memory Stick choosing it as an alternative to the famous MusicPRX who had dominated the scene until recently.



The coder plum back to update one of its most popular plug-ins. The v2.2 version of the plugin fixes a few bugs while improving stability. In addition, unlike previous versions is now no longer required the presence of the INI file configuration. The plug-in fact, in the absence of that file, will start with the default settings. Recall that the coder has chosen to abandon support for the HEN-TN. This decision, as you will be able to understand from the readme attached, is due to some problems with the HEN NIDResolver of that, which should be constantly updated. Unlike the case for CF PRO / ME NIDResolver which does not create many "nuisance."
Following further information. [Additional Info: Changelog, Download and Instructions]



.: Changelog:.
- Improved stability
- Fixed some bugs
- From now on the plugin no longer needs to be enabled in the INI file .: Directions:. + + = start / stop playback mp3 + + = Playing mp3 from 'start + + = Song next + + = Next Song + + = Volume Up + + = Decrease volume + + = change the playback order .:

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