Homebrew developer Raphael has released a bugfix update to Joysens. Must importantly it fixes the UMD driver bug that was present. Joysens is a PSP Analog joystick tweaker application that lets users adjust the sensitivity.

Changelog:

- fixed compatibility issues with Sony UMD driver (and possibly some other applications that require more kernel memory)
The config file system now uses a mere 1Kb of RAM where it used 24+Kb in 1.4/1.41
- Reduced module size a bit (to further help memory problems)
- added a workaround info output for POPS (flickers a lot, but at least you see something)
- fixed the adjust calculation to avoid crashes for high values (shouldn’t happen anymore even with adjust 32.0)
- fixed a little Button remapping bug

Source: Raphael’s Devblog

Good news for those Sega Emulator fans out there, looks like you’ll soon be able to add the Sega Dreamcast to the collection. nullDC is the SEGA Dreamcast emulator for the PSP and is being worked on by drkIIRaziel. While its still under development with no set release date as such, its looking promising. Just check out the video below.

Keeping with his updates Zx-81 has updated PSP2600, the Atari 2600 Emulator for PSP. This version is a port of the PSP of the version v2.2 of Stella. It’s based on the work of Aenea who was the first to port Stella to PSP.

What’s new in this version ?

- A thumbnail image is now displayed in the file requester
while selecting any file with the same name of a previously
saved game.
- In the emulator menu you can go directly to keyboard and settings
menu using the L-Trigger key.
- Fix IR keyboard issue with fw >= 3.80 for FAT PSP

Source: ZX81

PSPWrite

Zx-81 has released an update to his PSP text editor PSPWrite. PSPWrite is powerful but simple text editor that allows users to edit any ASCII plain format text file on their PSP.

Changelog:

* Add word wrap mode
* New option to specify wrap settings
* New hotkey to display help menu
* New hotkey to rewrap a paragraph
* A new menu for all settings
* Minor bug fix

Source: Zx81

The new TA-088 Motherboard/CPU issue has been examined, and DA is working on it!  The problem seems to base from not just the new motherboards, but the new CPU’s being installed.  Some TA-088s can be flashed, so it’s kind of a gamble at this point.  Dark_Alex has stated that the problem has to do with the core of Despretar Cementario runs off of 1.50/3.40, something that evidently the new CPU’s can’t handle.  A new version of Despretar Cementario will not be realeased until they have remade the Core.

More on this issue and the quote from Alek himself will be found after the read more tag

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Mediumgauge has released a bugfix update to his homebrew application PSP Filer. Also some changes have been made to the picture viewer. So what is PSP Filer? Its a file management for the PSP, allowing users to copy, paste and move files. Open rar and zip files, view images and much more.

Changelog:

* fixed a bug that Filer was crashed when reading picture in background at low memory.
* made scroll speed faster whie reading picture in background.
* added a feature to jump to the edge of the picture by pressing START with left, right, up and down.
* enabled to move next/previous picture while reading picture in foreground.

Source: eXophase.com

Has Sony started PSP-3000 production started in China? Yes! According to one major Chinese PSP Forum. They have apparently gotten hold of some photos of the new PSP model, dubbed the PSP-3000. Much like the revised PSP-2000 (Current model) this new revised unit features a new PSP logo UMD drive logo, has a new PSP logo home button and a built-in microphone.

It seems logical Sony would add a microphone for PSP Skype and GO!Messenger support. But what else might Sony have in-store for the new unit? Although just a rumour these photos could almost convince me.

Its natural Sony plan to revise the model again, maybe 3rd time lucky we will have a higher life battery and more energy efficient chips. Perhaps the unit will be even slimmer, 802.1 b/g WiFi, 128 Mb ram for even fast UMD loading?

Personal I think Just a matter of time before Sony releases a PSP-3000, after all its more hardware sales for them.

What’s your thoughts on this? Just a copied PSP Clone or a legit PSP-3000?

PSPChina.net

Homebrew developer Notaz has released PicoDrive v1.51. This is a bug fix release of his MegaDrive / Genesis and Sega CD emulator for the PSP.

Changelog:

* Improved bin_to_cso_mp3 tool, it should no longer complain about missing lame.exe even if it’s in working dir.
* Fixed a regression from 1.50, which caused slowdowns in Final Fight.
* Fixed some regressions from 1.50 related to sprite limit and palette handling (caused graphical glitches in some games).
* Added ABC turbo actions to key config.
* Some other minor adjustments.

The team over at PSP-GEN have released a modified version of Red Squirrels PSAR dumper and have been albe to dump and decrypt PSP Firmware 4.05.

Nothing much seems to be new or changed in this firmwware (Suprise, surpise) But for those wanting to dump and decrpt Firmware 4.05 for whatever reason. Can download the new PSAR dumper below.

Source: PSPGEN

Custom Firmware and Homebrew master Dark_AleX has released a new custom firmware plugin called USB Version Fake. Its compatible with 4.01 M33 and will allow users to fake their PSP’s firmware version for PlayStation 3 connectivity. Handy as the PS3 will often check which firmware version your using and make sure its the lastest. Which might be something of a problem if your on PSP Custom Firmware.

Source: Dark_AleX