DCEmu Homebrew Emulation & Theme Park News
DCEmu Featured News Articles
by Published on September 17th, 2008 16:25
After a couple misstarts, we've finally got Zune 3.0 running on our computer and that shiny new blue Zune 8 we nabbed yesterday. We had problems with the straight installer, but updating from within Zune 2.5 worked quite well, and after a restart we were able to perform the same feat on the player. The software choked up on the first sync, but we canceled out and it twasn't a problem.
With 3.0 all ready to go, we wasted little time jumping onto Marketplace wirelessly, which felt especially delicious on a teensy little flash DAP. Naturally, we could've squandered all our Microsoft Points on song buys -- which are quite easy to accomplish, with a cart-based purchasing system -- but we're all about subscription music, and Zune Pass speaks our language. The browsing, selecting and downloading processing couldn't be much easier, and you can pick a song to play from right in the store while browsing other wares. There were a couple hiccups in playback when switching tasks, but they were always brief.
http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/16/zune-3-0-hands-on/ ...by Published on September 17th, 2008 16:14
We wouldn't go so far as to say that the apprentice has become the teacher, but over three years after modder extraordinaire Benjamin Heckendorn crafted his very own portable Nintendo 64, along comes one of his dedicated followers with another take on things. The Darth 64 is easily one of the most convoluted console hacks we've ever seen, utilizing bits and pieces from an N64, PSOne, GameCube and a Lazer Doodle. Somehow or another, hailrazer was able to actually make those seemingly unrelated components work together to form a "handheld" N64 console -- one that's battery powered, no less. Tap the read link for lots more construction pics, and don't forget to bow down upon entering.
http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/17/d...reathes-funny/ ...by Published on September 17th, 2008 16:13
Now this is an interesting development. According to two separate tipsters (with two sets of photos) Apple has released a third version of the new multi-hued iPod nano to the world -- a 4GB model. As there's been no announcement from the company, and there was certainly no mention of it at the 'Let's Rock' event, this is quite a head-scratcher. According to sources (and a Dutch retailer's site), the models are available in all nine colors and are priced at €119 (or about $168) -- though there seems to be some debate as to whether these lower capacity versions are limited editions or simply an incredible gaffe on Apple's part. Regardless, they appear to be the real thing, and they appear to be on store shelves right now (in some countries, at least). If you're looking for the ultimate Apple collector's item, this may be just the thing. Check out the gallery below for lots of looks at the mystery nano.
http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/17/m...-store-shelve/ ...by Published on September 17th, 2008 02:43
PSP Pandora Deluxe v1.4
Created by DJB on 16th September 2008
Original News Story: Here
Original Forum Thread: Here
DOWNLOAD: Rapidshare - Megaupload
Release Notes:
Here you have it, an all-in-one solution for your Pandora Needs.
This program is designed to prepare your PSP Memory Stick to be used with the Pandora Battery. Unfortunately this program can not change your Battery to Pandora, however it will copy programs to the Memory Stick in order for you to do this yourself.
In this version I corrected the registry files for the 1.50 Downgrader and DC 3-7, I heard that I might have possibly been using a custom theme on one of these registries when creating the files, so I've re-done them all. I've also modified the 01-12.bmp and 13-27.bmp files in the Test 4.01 M33 portion of DC7 to show a Black background. This is to prevent the user from confusing it with their normal XMB.
As far as the support tools go, I included FuSa SD and updated PSP Filer to 5.6. I decided to remove NAND Manager as it seems that nandTool will do everything you need.
I hope you enjoy this new release...
WARNING: THIS PROGRAM WILL FORMAT AND INSTALL THE IPL LOADER TO THE DRIVE LETTER YOU SELECT AS YOUR PSP DRIVE, SO MAKE SURE IT IS THE CORRECT DRIVE BEFORE PROCEEDING. I DO NOT TAKE ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR FORMATTED USB HARD DRIVES ETC...
Requirements:
- A PC with Windows 98/ME/2000/XP/2003/Vista and .NET Framework v2.0.
- A PSP with USB Cable and 1.50 or 3.xx/4.xx M33 Custom Firmware Installed.
(This is needed for creating the Pandora Battery, not the Memory Stick).
- The official Sony Firmware EBOOT files for 1.50, 3.71, 3.80, 3.90, and 4.01
What it does:
- Formats your PSP Memory Stick with or withour MSPFormat.
- Installs the TimeMachine IPL to the Memory Stick.
- Allows you to select which buttons to use to boot your PSP.
- Copy Official Firmwares 1.50, 3.71, 3.80, 3.90, and 4.01 to your PSP.
- Installs jas0nuk's Pandora ELF+PBP Menu to access all the programs.
- Installs Hellcats Pandora Installer to your PSP.
- Installs the M33 1.50 Kernel Addon Installers to your PSP.
- Installs POPSLoader (with POPS 3.30, 3.40, 3.51, and 3.72) to your PSP.
- Installs the Noobz Pandora 1.50 Downgrader to your PSP.
- Installs Despertar Cementerio v3 to your PSP.
- Installs Despertar Cementerio v4 to your PSP.
- Installs Despertar Cementerio v5 to your PSP.
- Installs Despertar Cementerio v7 to your PSP.
- Installs Time Machine v0.1 to your PSP.
- Installs Support Tools executable from either Pandora or XMB.
Config Cleaner v3.00
FuSa screenShoot
FuSa SD 1.0.47
JoySens 1.42b
KeyCleaner 1.4
MemoryStick-Tool v1.5
nandTool 0.40 Final NEO
PSP Filer 5.6
Dark_Alex USB Version Fake
How to use it:
1. Start the Application and load in the Eboot files.
2. Select the Programs you wish to install on your Memory Stick.
3. Hit the "Other Options" button and select any other options you desire.
4. Select the button configuration on how you would like your PSP to boot.
5. Select your PSP Drive to be formatted and prepared.
6. Press the "Start" button to start formatting and copying files to your PSP.
Changelog:
v1.4 (2008-09-16)
- Fixed the Registry files for the 1.50 Downgrader and DC 3-7.
- Changed the backgrounds on the Test 4.01 M33 function in DC 7 to Black
(so its easy to distinguish between the Memory Card and Flash0 XMB).
- Removed NAND Manager 1.4 from the Support Tools.
- Updated the following Support Tools:
FuSa SD 1.0.47
PSP Filer 5.6
v1.3 (2008-09-05)
- Fixed the Installer (wasn't installing to specified path).
- Added Windows 98SE/ME/2000/2003 Support.
- Added an option to use MSPFormat to format the stick.
- Added an option to inject the Time Machine IPL Loader.
- Added more XMB Support Tools:
FuSa screenShoot
JoySens 1.42b
v1.2 (2008-08-26)
- Fixed collision with Despertar Cementerio v3 and v4.
- Included the 1.50 Kernel Addons for 3.71, 3.80, and 3.90 M33.
- Implented a new method on installing the 1.50 Downgrader.
- Updated the following Support Tools:
nandTool 0.40 Final
MemoryStick-Tool v1.5
v1.1 (2008-08-20)
- Fixed a small bug.
- Replaced Despertar Cementerio v6 with v7.
v1.0 (2008-08-18)
- Fixed some more bugs.
- Imrpvoed the PSP Detection code.
- Added option to select which buttons boot the PSP. ...by Published on September 16th, 2008 23:47
GP2X Store have today announced that they have the Neo Freerunner GSM 850 Phone in their store, the Neo Freerunner is an Open Source Phone that the Openmoko Community are actively coding for as we speak, think of it as the GP2X/Pandora equivalent but in a Mobile Phone.
Heres the screen and specs:
Overview
The Neo Freerunner is the smart phone to develop for. With features such as a built in AGPS, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3axis motion sensors, and free open source code; the potential of this phone is limitless.
Please be aware that this phone is still in development phase. This product is mainly for developers interested in programming for the phone.
Features
- ARM9 400MHz processor with 2D/3D graphics acceleration
- 128MB SDRAM, 256MB NAND Flash, Micro SD expansion slot
- Wi-Fi (802.1 b/g)
- AGPS
- GPRS (2.5G not Edge)
- Bluetooth 2.0
- 3axis Motion Sensors (2)
- Removable 1200mAh battery
Includes
- Neo Freerunner phone
- AC Adapter
- Travel adaptors
- 1200mAH battery
- Stylus
- USB connectivity cable
For more info about the Neo Freerunner GSM 850 Phone check out GP2X Store and for more info on Openmoko check out the Openmoko Project
Not really sure it interests me at all but the phone is pretty damn powerful, what are your thoughts on the phone and Openmoko platform ? ...by Published on September 16th, 2008 23:05
News/release from fableboss1
G-stion'R is a utility that allows you to do a lot on your PSP. You can connect your PSP to usb to access Flash0 and Flash1, your memory stick, the UMD (if there is one inserted). You can also play your MP3, launch a game PSX, UMD, and many other things are possible.
News:
Display seconds in the time display
There is now a sound when you move from the menu
Text color battery changes depending% of the Left:
More than 65%: Green
Between 65% and 35%: Blue
Between 35% and 15%: Red
Below 15%: Red, Viewing a "battery low", the CPU goes automatically to 99 MHz, in its judgement of the menu
Download and Give Feedback Via Comments ...by Published on September 16th, 2008 22:51
Weltall has released a new version of his Cheat App for the PSP, heres whats new:
CHANGELOG:
0.2.2 REV.D RELEASE
=====================
- [ALL] Now > 4.x firmwares are checked for the sony msfatmod thread suspend bug and the check of the memory stick space is disabled to avoid a freeze
situation.
- [ALL] Optimizations in the firmware checking
- [ALL] Added support in the gui for setting a button combination to open the text reader directly
- [ALL] Added the possibility to have cwcheat look after a certain adress and show changes happening to it (you can access it from the cheat search menu)
- [ALL] Updated the pointer searcher to allow use from the command line. These are the arguments it takes in order to use it this way:
-cli
- [ALL] updated the toolchain to the latest version
- [ALL] Various optimizations which allowed to reduce the size of the binary
Download and Give Feedback Via Comments ...by Published on September 16th, 2008 22:33
The jap Coder who seems to be the only person releasing BD-J homebrew for PS3 has updated his i think Puzzle game for the PS3
Download and Give Feedback Via Comments ...by Published on September 16th, 2008 22:29
news via psxscene
ffgriever is at it again! This time bringing a proof of concept program allowing in game reset to your favorite homebrew with a button combo!
Here's a quote from his thread on this:
Quote:
Originally Posted by ffgriever
IGR - a.k.a. In Game Reset, a feature know from few other consoles. Why not implement it for PS2?
The basic concept is simple:
1. Detect pad button presses.
2. Launch apropriate app on particular button combo.
Although it looks simple, it's not that easy to do, especially that I wanted to make it EE side only, which means no code on IOP side (there are good reasons for that). Launching the application from the middle of running another app is also not that easy, as a lot of caution is required (and I had some serious problems with sif, though I was able to get rid of it by modifying SifInitCmd function a little bit).
Take this one as the proof of concept rather than working app (more concept than proof I would say ).
The IGR_mc.elf file after becoming resident will launch file in:
mcx:/BOOT/BOOT.ELF
mcx:/B?DATA-SYSTEM/BOOT.ELF
where "x" is memory card slot and "?" is regional code.
(to be true I tested it mostly with one app, so I recommend using uLE, tested on uLE 4.28)
Download and Give Feedback Via Comments ...by Published on September 16th, 2008 22:29
news via psxscene
ffgriever is at it again! This time bringing a proof of concept program allowing in game reset to your favorite homebrew with a button combo!
Here's a quote from his thread on this:
Quote:
Originally Posted by ffgriever
IGR - a.k.a. In Game Reset, a feature know from few other consoles. Why not implement it for PS2?
The basic concept is simple:
1. Detect pad button presses.
2. Launch apropriate app on particular button combo.
Although it looks simple, it's not that easy to do, especially that I wanted to make it EE side only, which means no code on IOP side (there are good reasons for that). Launching the application from the middle of running another app is also not that easy, as a lot of caution is required (and I had some serious problems with sif, though I was able to get rid of it by modifying SifInitCmd function a little bit).
Take this one as the proof of concept rather than working app (more concept than proof I would say ).
The IGR_mc.elf file after becoming resident will launch file in:
mcx:/BOOT/BOOT.ELF
mcx:/B?DATA-SYSTEM/BOOT.ELF
where "x" is memory card slot and "?" is regional code.
(to be true I tested it mostly with one app, so I recommend using uLE, tested on uLE 4.28)
Download and Give Feedback Via Comments ...- Search DCEmu
- Advert 3
News Categories
- Links of Interest
Sony Consoles News
- Nintendo Consoles News
- Sega Consoles News
- Apple & Android News
- Xbox Consoles News
- Open Source Consoles News
DCEmu News Archive
- Advert
- Retro Consoles News
- PC News
- Latest DCEmu News
- DCEmu Network Sites
-
Menu 
Forum Stats
- What is the DCEmu Homebrew & Gaming Network
Catherine: Full Body’s English translation for the Vita