Cross Extended v1.2

Homebrew developer Nefarious has released Cross Extended version 1.2. Cross Extended is a custom firmware plug-in that allows you to see all sorts of PSP system info displayed on screen, like battery info and motherboard type etc.

Whats new in version 1.2?

* Motherboard identification up to TA-088v1 Slim.
* Added TA-079v1 1g (Tachyon = 0×00140000, Baryon = 0×00020600).
* Added reboot & shutdown function.
* Configurable global buttons from “ce_config.txt”.
* Revised user-interface.
* Revised control callback function (for control input issue in TA-079 & TA-088 ).

Via eXophase

Cross Extender V1.1

Nefarious has released an update to his custom firmware plug-in Cross Extended. This is a bug release version that fixes an incompatibility with certain homebrew applications and will now show memory cards greater than 4GB.

Changelog:

1.1 (build date 08/08/2008 )

* Fixed strange control bug when used with other homebrew (notably PSPFiler, LightMP3)
making it completely available in games.

* Fixed the limitation for Memory Stick greater than 4Gb.

Source: eXophase

Cross Extended v1.0

Nefarious has released a new custom firmware plug-in called Cross Extended which displays your PSP system information in the XMB or in a game. It will display your memory card details, motherboard spec, battery voltage etc. (See the above screen shot)

You can also take a screenshot of the system information using Note + R. This is handy for users wanting to know what type of motherboard they have.

Soruce: eXophase forums

Andy_maN and OldPrisoneR have released an update to FuSa, now upto build 47 of FuSA which features new SpeeDBooster support for  PSX titles plus and the ability to alter the screen position.

FuSa is a custom firmware plugin that lets PSP Slim owners play games over any TV-Out cable. Be it S-Video ,composite or D-Terminal.

Changelog:

* New SpeeDBooster now compatible with all PSone games
* New hotkey (Disable\Enable plug-in)
* Configuration file
* Adjustable hotkeys
* Adjustable screen position
* No more “grab vram” option (use FuSa ScreenShoot! instead of it)
* New docs (PDF)

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

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

Mediumgauge has released an update to his homebrew application PSP Filer. PSP Filer is 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:

general:
* putting filer/text/binary [.bmp/.jpg/.png"] in the same folder of Filer, Filer changes background as mode changes.

picture viewer:
* image loading will be done in a separated thread.
* reduced a bug that audio playback was stopped while reading a piture.
* added a feature to read next picture in background. (maximum 7 pictures)

Source: eXophase

Homebrew game developer Code Red, has released a new PSP homebrew game called Deer Avenger Mini. This is a Lua coded copy/clone of Schuster Interactives Deer Avenger for the Mac and PC. You take on the role pf Bambo the deer and try to hunt down as many humans as possible to score points.

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Homebrew developer Zack has released his updated version of Hardhat’s PSP Wolfenstein 3D port. This update includes both PSP Slim and PSP Fat compatibility, full screen mode, the ability to use the PSP analog stick and the usual bug fixes.

Changes as of version 4.5:

* Added support for Wolf3D full version
* Added support for “Spear Of Destiny (full version) & “Spear Of Destiny (Trial Version). Both work great.
* Added Analog support. Analog support has been added to both the menu and in-game.
* Exit/Quit bug fixed. Game no longer crashes your PSP upon exit.
* Re-wrote Parts of the menu code. Now is more console specific. Some pointless options removed, lots renamed.
* Quit messages fixed. Remember having been insulted every time you wanted to quit Wolf3d? well the messages have been fixed now, so you can be!
* Change screen size option removed from menu, pointless. (why would you want it smaller?)
* Code cleanup. (quite a bit of it)
* Fixed typo in Game title on release, icon0 and pic1
* Various other fixes/cleanups.

Source: RetroEmu

Download link and video preview after the read more tab.

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OldPrisoneR has been working on a new build for FuSA and that there is now added support for PS1 games. So soon you’ll be able to enjoy that PS1 game in full screen.

OldPrisoneR is on his vacation at present time, however he continues work on FuSa SD.
I’ve just received message from him…he is unstoppable!
He managed to add PS1 (POPS) games support for FuSa SD!
OldPrisoneR has also said that at this moment he is working on new SpeeD BoosteR, which must avoid any slowdown.

Great news indeed, however it won’t be released intill OldPrisoneRis back from vaction in July. Oh and if you didn’t know FuSa, adds support for fullscreen TV out on any PSP slim TV out cable.

Source: foosa.do.am