Portable Gaming Revolution

The boys over at PSP Hacking 101 have released Episode X.

Here are the show notes:
Fimware Launcher – 2.5 web browser on 1.5 PSP
Download it – http://mphwebsite.tuxfamily.org/index.php?program=14
Help – http://mphwebsite.tuxfamily.org/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=54
PSP Firmware by Box
http://www.psphacks.net/content/view/437/2/
Preview of Quake 2 Port
http://teamemergencyexit.blogspot.com/
http://www.teamemergencyexit.com/
You can download it here.

PSP Updates has posted information about a Beta Custom 1.5 Firmware
The concept of creating a custom firmware package that will allow the best of both worlds above and below the 2.0 mark has been around for a while. Thanks to GameShark that’s all starting to change. He has created the first “custom” firmware package that [...]

PSP Crazy has released PSP X Mag Issue #4

The PSP X MAG Team is proud to release the fourth issue of the magazine! This issue, having all-new graphics and 92 pages, features the following topics:
-Homebrew Articles, even for beginners
-Interviews with people from PSP3D and PSPCrazy
-Cheat Codes for five games
-Game Reviews and Previews
-The Latests in [...]

The first PSP format full-length film download store has been launched in the form of 29MP4.Com.
Currently in Beta, 29MP4.com has numerous videos available for download in PSP format for $2.99 each covering a broad range of subjects. They give a description of each movie, the size and the length prior to purchase as well.
If you [...]

Deniska from the PSP Updates forums has released a port of the Linux game SuperTux for the PSP.

Here is the readme:
SuperTux PSP
This is a PSP adaptation of SuperTux (http://super-tux.sf.net) game by Bill Kendrick/Tobias Glaesser
(see AUTHORS file for complete list of credits)
DESCRIPTION
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SuperTux is a jump’n run like game, with strong inspiration from the
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XTREME PSP has released Issue #7 XTREME PSP Mag.

XTREME PSP Magazine Issue 007 is out to download now! Issue 007 contains previews of 50 Cent: Bulletproof, Football Manager 2006 and FIFA Street 2 and Reviews of Ape Academy, Smackdown Vs RAW 2006 and lots more! Plus, new tutorials, the latest survey results and a new [...]

Silver Platter – Indie UMD Label
Silver Platter has announced that they have created the first UMD label with 3 UMD’s due out in January.

The DC Video: One of the best skate films of all time features a killer soundtrack and Danny Way’s epic mega-ramp session. In addition, we include bonus features of Danny’s record (and [...]

Max Console has put the three main PSP to TV adapters to the test and posted the results in a great article.
Many a consumer will have received a PSP from Santa this year, it is inevitable there will be a rise in the demand for complimentary peripheral products such as adapters that put [...]

Florian has informed us that he has released the m3u2rss PHP Script which allows you to convert your M3U playlists into RSS-feeds for the PSP. He says the big advantage to his version is that you don’t have to move your MP3-files.
The m3u2rss PHP script is able to make all your MP3-files available for the [...]

Full Metal Alchemist The Movie: Conqueror of Shamballa is set to be released in Japan on January 25 on UMD and DVD. There will be two DVD versions, a standard one and a special edition.
The 3 Disc Special Edition DVD will contain the following features:
- Disc 1: feature film (Dolby 5.1 and 2.0)
- Disc 2: [...]

Warner Home Video has 6 new UMD’s on the way in three separate releases for 2006.
Feb. 7th will see the release of Batman and Training Day. Feb 14th will bring us Swordfish and Romeo Must Die and finally we will have Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone and The Goonies on March 7th. Each title [...]

PSPUpdates has posted a link to an interesting new device. A company called Ever-E has released a Bluetooth Adapter for the PSP.

This dongle allows the PSP transmit digital audio wirelessly to any compatible Bluetooth Stereo headphones. It is also suitable for general audio player by using 3.5mm (1/8 inch) stereo audio extension.
Technical Specifications:
Frequency : 2.402~2.480GHZ
Bluetooth [...]