I must say this is one game that looks killer and is on the top of my PSP games buying list, heres the news from Joystiq:

SOE's upcoming Field Commander title for the PSP--a strategic response to Nintendo's Advance Wars series on their line of handhelds--isn't ashamed of noting its turn-based influence.

Or, at least, Clint Worley (the game's producer), isn't ashamed to say so. He's also quick to cite Commander's more "mature" design--for an older audience that might not appreciate Wars' cartoony characters and storyline--as well as the mini-episodic nature of each mission from the single-player campaign that has something to do with watching G.I. Joe growing up. (Cobraaaaa... la-la-la-la-la-la! Er, we mean... yo, Joe?)

There was also some chitchat concerning new IPs, working in 3D, and offering the ability to layer different types of units in the same place, but all that Joe talk got us to wondering why no one's picked up that game license like they've done for the Transformers and that series' supposed new movie. At least PSP owners have one more strategy RPG to look forward to after the potential disaster that was the only-one-review title (as of right now) Generation of Chaos. Judging by that game's sole review score, a faithful copy of Advance Wars could be a very good thing.

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Success HK have posted the latest PSP accessory to hit the streets:

Compact Flash Adapter (Neo2in1)

Price:USD 74.99





Product Features of Compact Flash Adapter (Neo2in1)
Supports Compact Flash Cards or Microdrives on Sony PSP
Supports Memory Sticks without unplugging the device (pass-through)
Supports flash cards and drives with up to 4.0GB
Available color: Black, White

More Description of Compact Flash Adapter (Neo2in1)
Use Compact Flash Cards on your Sony PSP. Allows you to effectively use larger and cheaper CF cards. Also allows you to plug in a Memory Stick (even older outdated larger sizes) using its pass-through port, hence the 2in1 product name.

Buy yours at Success HK ...

Success HK have posted the latest PSP accessory to hit the streets:

Compact Flash/SD/MMC Adapter (Neo4in1)

Price:USD 84.99





Product Features of Compact Flash/SD/MMC Adapter (Neo4in1)
Supports Compact Flash Cards or Microdrives on Sony PSP
Supports SD Cards and MMC Cards on Sony PSP
Supports Memory Sticks without unplugging the device (pass-through)
Supports flash cards and drives with up to 4.0GB
Available color: Black, White

More Description of Compact Flash/SD/MMC Adapter (Neo4in1)
Use Compact Flash Cards, SD Cards or MMC Cards on your Sony PSP. Allows you to effectively use larger and cheaper CF/SD/MMC cards. Also allows you to plug in a Memory Stick (even older outdated larger sizes) using its pass-through port.

Buy yours at Success HK ...

Success HK have posted the latest PSP accessory to hit the streets:

NEO 4in1 PSP Pad (Support Compact Flash/SD/MMC)

Price:USD 93.00



Product Features of NEO 4in1 PSP Pad (Support Compact Flash/SD/MMC)

SD/MMC/CF/MicroDrive ALL-IN-ONE total solution, use them just like a standard SONY memory stick
Built-in two USB port. Exchange the data between PC and memory card through the USB cable
Use 4 pcs AA Ni-MH rechargable batteries or 4 pcs AA normal batteries for the PSP backup power
Ergonomic design, you can play the PSP like a SONY PS2 joypad
Available color: Black

More Description of NEO 4in1 PSP Pad (Support Compact Flash/SD/MMC)
Memory functions:
* Uses any SONY MS to boot
* SD/MMC/CF/MicroDrive ALL-IN-ONE total solution, use them just like a standard SONY memory stick
* SD/MMC/CF/MicroDrive/MS auto detect and auto run, plug and play
* Supports up to 4GB memory size in PSP,and up to 32GB in PC
* Built-in PSP Ready/Busy/NULL, 3-state status indication
* Can exchange the data between PC and PSP through the standard PSP USB cable, supports SD/MMC/CF/MicroDrive/MS formatting on PSP directly
Battery functions:
* Use 4 pcs AA Ni-MH rechargable batteries or 4 pcs AA normal batteries for the PSP backup power
(it's one option,all batteries not included in the retail box)
* Built-in A.I. Ni-MH battery recharge system, full battery protection and fast full charge in 12 hours
* Built-in battery charging and the force full charge indication on LED display
* Built-in battery mode switch, can select the Ni-MH battery or normal battery
* Supports infinite Ni-MH battery capability (nowadays up to 3800MA/h X4)
* Multi DC power input, can use the PSP DC adaptor / car DC adaptor and PC USB cable to charge the batteries
* Supports the force full charge mode, can force full charge and doesn't matter how much battery power is available
PSP Pad functions:
* Anti-Shock
* Ergonomic design, you can play the PSP like a SONY PS2 joypad for a more familiar and comfortable gaming experience

Buy yours at Success HK ...

IXOS has released the Round Sound Stereo System. It’s packing four speakers and is compatible with all iPods except for that poor, lonely shuffle. Besides its striking good looks, it’s cheap, too, at $87. And with those four speakers inside, it at least has a shot at sounding good, too.

http://www.shinyshiny.tv/2006/03/ipod_round_soun.html ...

As an avid iPod fan and beanie wearer I shall give this product a seal of approval. This acrylic beanie stores the Shuffle and the cords neatly inside. And because the beanie will cover the ears of most wearers, then you will get a barrage of people talking to you without knowing you can’t hear them. I love it when that happens. It is available in multiple colors for $22 through Pakatun

http://www.gadgetreview.com/2006/03/...le-beanie.html ...

Let’s face it, iPod cases all kind of suck. You buy a gorgeous, super sleek iPod and then in the name of not getting it all horribly scratched up you then have to buy an ugly bulky case to cover it up, one that probably doesn’t even fit in your pocket. So lame, right?

If you’ve got a Nano, you might just be in luck. Check out Moshi’s new iGlaze —it’s a high-gloss scratch-resistant false face that adheres to the front of your iPod with a polymer adhesive that leaves no residue when removed. The iGlaze is currently available in Obsidian Black and Milk White to match the Nanos on the market, and Kagami Mercury is a nice chrome to match the Nano’s front to its back. If we have to put our money on a color to sell well though, then we’re going with Sakura Pink, which’ll make your Nano the same shade as the best-selling pink iPod Mini. At $27, the iGlaze may seem a little pricey, but then again those stupid iPod socks are $29…

http://www.aevoe.com/shop/moshi.asp?PDLS1=17 ...

Source Gamesindustry

As part of plans to secure an even stronger foothold in the European market, high street retailer GameStop has slashed the price of the PlayStation Portable Giga Pack in its Irish stores.

The Giga Pack, which includes a PSP, stand, USB cable and 1GB Memory Stick, officially retails for GBP 214.99, or EURO 309.99.

However, GameStop is now offering the pack for GBP 189.99 (around EURO 275) in Northern Ireland. Stores in the Republic of Ireland are selling the pack for EURO 289 (just under GBP 200).

According to a Sony spokesperson, the price cut is not the result of a directive from SCEE, but simply a promotional activity by GameStop. "This is an initiative in Eire only, and it appears to be retail led and not through SCEE," the spokesperson told GamesIndustry.biz.

It remains to be seen whether GameStop's move will kick off a price war amongst Irish retailers. At the time of writing, GAME stores in the territory were still selling the Giga Pack for GBP 214.99 and EURO 309.99.

However, the initiative is certainly an aggressive move on the part of GameStop, and serves as further evidence of the retail chain's eagerness to get a solid foothold in Europe.

GameStop, which is the largest gaming retail chain in the USA, made its move into Ireland in 2003 with the purchase of a controlling share in Gamesworld. There are now more than 30 GameStop stores in the territory. ...

New prerelease of PSP radio:

Raf posted this news on his forum:

New version is out: 0.38.06.

This is really a WIP version, please don't complain if it doesn't work for you. It's more of a test build. I really need feedback from users willing to try it.

This release is divided in two:
-There's a static release (static means its a monolithic application, like it's always been until now). The main difference is that this version is 100% user-mode code, and to the point that it doesn't even try to load the network or usb drivers (so it won't have network/usb under f/w < 2).
What I need to know is if this version provides network/usb to eloader users. (Also if it works on f/w 2.6)
-Then, there's the dynamic release (dynamic means modular, plugin based, based on PRXs [like dll's for PSP]). This is the kind of release I expect to keep on publishing from now on, but many things changed, and needs to be tested heavily. Under f/w 1.5 (or lower), this release has an EBOOT.PBP file which is really a loader. It loads all needed drivers, then starts the application. The UIs have also been converted to plugins. I want to start writing more plugins, and also allow more developers to create their own plugins). The static version won't be able to take advantage of any of this.
This release (dynamic) will only (currently) run on 1.5 or lower. But still, feel free to test it with other f/w releases, loaders.

Other than this, there's no other new features or bug fixes(other than the home button exit option always working) in this release. So if you're not into testing, then please stick to the latest official/unstable release. Thanks!

Raf.

What's new:
0.38.06 (r881) (2006-03-02)
NEW FEATURES
(raf) Core/All: Added plugin system - this will only currently work under f/w 1.5. UIs have been converted to PRXs, as well as PSPRadio. A Loader starts PSPRadio now (on 1.5) (r817-861).
(raf) All: Reorganized hierarchy of files. And enchanced build system.
(raf) Now build generates dynamic and static releases. The dynamic release will currently only work with f/w 1.5 The static release (won't support plugins) should work on all f/w's but won't attempt loading usb/wifi drivers, so it won't have networking/usb unless provided by a loader (needs to be tested under eloader).
BUG FIXES
(raf) Using the home menu option to exit should always exit pspradio (even if it crashed) now. *update*

Download both versions and post your comments and compatibility via the comments. ...