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^-^ · Local time: Sep 10, 2007, 10:40 AM

pspslim firmware has been cracked. No date on an official release yet.

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chato · Sep 10, 2007, 11:07 AM

Good thing is that its from M33. I hope they don't forget about us old psp users =/. If that's the case, I'm ready to buy a new one any day in the week. Plus, they just finished off the popsloader . Dunno what's good about it but lots of people are happy.

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^-^ · Local time: Sep 10, 2007, 11:29 AM

Originally Posted by chato

Good thing is that its from M33. I hope they don't forget about us old psp users =/...

That's actually a good discussion topic.

With the release of the pspslim, do you think the modding community-no- Sony as a whole, will slowly leave the regular psp and indeed jump for the pspslim (support, firmware, you name it)?

What I mean is, will we just drop the old PSP and move on, or will there be further support for both versions?

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chato · Sep 10, 2007, 11:47 AM

Another good question is if Sony did something about the D-PAD for 2d fighting games. Did anyone buy it yet? I'd realy love to play Darkstalkers since you can only play with the d-pad and be stripped of doing a lousy forward jump and quater circle moves.

I was speaking idiomatically.

speculative · Local time: Sep 10, 2007, 11:04 AM

I was surprised to see the Daxter pak and slim PSP in Walmart yesterday. I didn't realize it was out already. This seems like a sweet spot in the PSP's lifespan. There are some very cheap, solid older titles out, decent games in the near future, and awesome titles coming later such as God of War. I really hope the PSP competes with DS this round.

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Solis · Local time: Sep 10, 2007, 04:32 PM

Well, that was fast:

3.60 M33 for PSP Slim

Custom firmware for the PSP redesign on the official day of release. However the process for installing it is much more cumbersome than other firmwares and it requires you to make a Pandora Battery on an original PSP. Also it can't run homebrew that required the 1.5 Kernal such as SNEStyl ME. Still, it's a step in the right direction.

As far as the old PSP goes, it's highly doubtful that they'd stop supporting it entirely. There's almost 25 million regular PSPs out there, and neither Sony nor homebrew developers will be focusing exclusively on the PSP Slim, if for no other reason than because the hardware in each is so similar that there's virtually no reason to abandon the original PSP (the only additional feature the Slim has which is accessible to applications is the extra ram). Sony certainly isn't going to stop making firmwares for the original PSP.

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Rock · Local time: Sep 10, 2007, 11:42 PM

So did anyone on GFF actually get a new Slim & Lite PSP? I'm patiently awaiting the first impressions, especially on the TV output feature. I hope there will be Scart cables for Europe ...

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chato · 04:49 PM

Well I decided that I should buy one sometime the next paycheck. Just have it lie around here and there. Besides, I wouldn't mind playing the upcoming psp games on the big screen plus MGPortable OPs and Dead Head Fred =]. I do want to know one thing. Will the game look all pixelated or what?

Whatever happen to good ol JazzFlight? He always had the best advices especially when he warned most of Generation of Chaos ;p.

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Solis · 04:52 PM

The games will run at their native resolution of 480x272 on a TV (note that this requires a progressive scan compatible TV: composite/SDTVs won't be able to display games), which means that they will be somewhat letterboxed on all sides but will otherwise not be more pixelated than a PS2 game would be (unless you use your TV's settings to zoom in the picture).

Edit: here's a video showing how games look on a TV: YouTube - PSP-2000: Video output overview

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chato · 05:04 PM

Well thanks for that answer. I'm sure it'll turn out well in my hdtv...I hope.

So is the handheld itself 200 bucks? I sorta missed out on it and target was sold out of them >=/. If anyone gets this before me, let me know of the d-pad situation..

EDIT : Thanks for the vid, solis. So if the screen's looking like that, I guess that's a start. I'm somewhat impressed ;p. Maybe they should release a firmware where you can cover up those extra spaces.

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Macksis · Sep 10, 2007, 06:21 PM

Wasnt sure to add it to this thread or start a new one, but how is the battery life on the "new" psp? I'm thinking of getting one since I MUST play Final Fantasy Tactics.

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Slayer X · Sep 10, 2007, 07:17 PM

I don't know the exact numbers but the slim PSP has a slightly shorter lifespan then the regular one due to the reduced battery size. However Sony said something about a battery cover that you can buy that will allow you to use the old bigger battery in the new slim one. However you'll have a bit of a bulge over that spot due to the larger battery.

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Macksis · Sep 10, 2007, 09:12 PM

Well, here's hoping they release a slim extended battery. I'm not obsessive compulsive or anything but I like my devices to be uniform

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Slayer X · Sep 10, 2007, 10:15 PM

There's also thoes battery life extender pack things that Nyko and them make that snap onto the bottom of the system and stuff. If you look around the net you might find something decent, never know.

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chato · 07:48 AM

To the classic psp users

Originally Posted by m33 team

The firmware as it is flashed in the slim psp’s is only for psp slims. Whenever Sony releases an updater, we’ll support both, fat and slim psp’s, but we are not gonna make a custom firmware using 3.60 slim dump, because it is not done for the fat psp. Stop listening stupid rumors of kids: we are 103% sure that Sony will continue releasing firmware updates for all psp’s. Moreover, the 3.60 firmware was done before 3.52: the pops, for example, is a clone of the one of 3.50/3.51. So it has nothing new for fat psp’s.

Looks like we're still on the money here. But I am still cop'ing a slim psp for the helluva it .

EDIT : Sony Dropped us a FW already. FW 3.70

Quote:

What’s new (according to “shun goku satsu”) –

You can now set custom themes in [Theme Settings] under [Settings].
Support has been added for assigning buttons in [Remote Play].
A scene search feature has been added under [Video].
Sequential playback is now supported under [Video].
Simultaneous playback of content under [Music] and [Photo] is now supported.

Let us wait later on today for M33 to hack this >=p.

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eprox1 · Local time: Sep 11, 2007, 09:14 AM

You know what would probably be the most awsomest idea evar. PSN games on the PSP. With full online infrastructure mode. THEN I COULD PLAY CALLING ALL CARS AT MDONALD'S. It's not like it can't do it, right? I heard that you can even play Lair remotely from anywhere that has WiFi...something like that.

So should I get rid of my 3.03 OE firmware and upgrade to M33 finally? Are these new firmwares you guys are talking about exclusive to the Slim PSP's mobo hardware? God I need to break out that thing again...

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chato · 10:10 AM

Originally Posted by BlueBomber

You know what would probably be the most awsomest idea evar. PSN games on the PSP. With full online infrastructure mode. THEN I COULD PLAY CALLING ALL CARS AT MDONALD'S. It's not like it can't do it, right? I heard that you can even play Lair remotely from anywhere that has WiFi...something like that.

But isn't the net browser for psp horrible? I've went on this forum through psp and it is horrible somewhat.

Quote:

So should I get rid of my 3.03 OE firmware and upgrade to M33 finally? Are these new firmwares you guys are talking about exclusive to the Slim PSP's mobo hardware? God I need to break out that thing again...

By breaking out, do you mean "I need to stop acting paranoid" ? Because it really is no big deal in upgrading to m33's cfw. It's safe and the xmb loading isn't bad at all . m33 already has there popsloader thing finished you can now play games that would run on 3.00-3.03 and the rest is safe. Unlucky for me, I dont know where to put the files ,etc so i care less for it,amigo. ^^;

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Slayer X · Sep 11, 2007, 11:04 AM

In the new PSP Official Firmware 3.70 they added a PSP theme feature.

Does anyone know if it can use the current theme files that are already floating around the net for use on hacked PSPs, or can this feature only run official PSP themes approved by Sony? Any help on this issue would be great.

Thanks

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eprox1 · Local time: Sep 11, 2007, 12:10 PM

Originally Posted by chato

But isn't the net browser for psp horrible? I've went on this forum through psp and it is horrible somewhat.

Well, I guess I don't really know about browsing or anything like that, but I'm just talking about implementing the little PSN games you can download from the PSN Store onto the PS3. Most of these games don't really push the PS3 to it's limits or anything, and the PSP could probably handle a lot of them fairly well. Hell, I think it would be totally awesome if they integrated the entire full-fledged Playstation Network into the PSP - things like PSN ID's, friend lists, PSN games, everything. Just the thought of playing flOw or Calling All Cars from some random location on my PSP online with my buddy who is on his PS3 at home would be pretty cool. Obviously certain games like Warhawk or that new inFamous game wouldn't work, but I would guess that certain games would, or could anyways.

Quote:

By breaking out, do you mean "I need to stop acting paranoid" ? Because it really is no big deal in upgrading to m33's cfw. It's safe and the xmb loading isn't bad at all . m33 already has there popsloader thing finished you can now play games that would run on 3.00-3.03 and the rest is safe. Unlucky for me, I dont know where to put the files ,etc so i care less for it,amigo. ^^;

Haha no. 'Breaking out' was just me trying to sound hip and cool

. I meant that I haven't pulled out my PSP in a while, and am currently out of the loop (once again) with the whole PSP homebrew thing. I think I basically just need to research for the latest M33 firmware update and just upgrade :/.

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chato · 12:55 PM

Originally Posted by Bluebomber

Well, I guess I don't really know about browsing or anything like that, but I'm just talking about implementing the little PSN games you can download from the PSN Store onto the PS3. Most of these games don't really push the PS3 to it's limits or anything, and the PSP could probably handle a lot of them fairly well. Hell, I think it would be totally awesome if they integrated the entire full-fledged Playstation Network into the PSP - things like PSN ID's, friend lists, PSN games, everything. Just the thought of playing flOw or Calling All Cars from some random location on my PSP online with my buddy who is on his PS3 at home would be pretty cool. Obviously certain games like Warhawk or that new inFamous game wouldn't work, but I would guess that certain games would, or could anyways.

I was going to download the game at one time but Super Stardust won over it... I wouldn't mind playing that on my psp..

Pspupdates or psp-hacks are the best sites to find them. I think you'll find my long post in the last two pages on what to do download and how to install.

edit: Nevermind, I'l save you the trouble ;p

Originally Posted by old post

Here's a better tutorial since it's already downgraded. You can get all the stuff mentioned in psp-hacks.com.

1. Download 3.52 M33 Custom Firmware,Sony Firmware 1.50 and 3.52 EBOOTs

2. Open M33 Custom Firmware and take the M33 Creator folder and drag it into PSP/GAMEorGAME150 folder.

3. Rename the two eboots to 150.PBP and 352.PBP and drag them into the M33 Creator folder.

4. There should be another folder called KXPLOITPATCHER and KXPLOITPATCHER% . Drag those two into the GAME/GAME 150 folder.

5. Go to the PSP menu and head into "Memory Stick" and start up the kxploit patch so that it can let you upgrade to m33. Some don't have to but do it anyway. When you do that, screen will go black and it'll ask you to press the X button to install that little patch and you'll be taken back to the menu

6. Start up M33 CREATOR. Once again, Press X so that it can create "3.52 M33 UPDATE".

7.You'll be taken back to the menu and now you'll find the customfirmware update and install and after all that crap, you're good to go. Only then, you need to download M33-4 Update. Dont worry, that update will just install a few bug fixes and anything that prevents your psp from bricking.

So yeah, that's all there is since you want to upgrade to m33.

I was speaking idiomatically.

Rock · Local time: Sep 11, 2007, 09:17 PM

Am I the only one thinking 1.50 Kernel no longer being available in newer firmwares (either official or custom) is a good thing? I'm hoping this will make programmers look into shitty Homebrew such as Snes9xTYL and stuff that was never compatible with WPA-protected WiFi and release newer versions with updated features. The scene really needs to move on, there's absolutely no excuse to not use the latest Kernel for Homebrew.

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chato · Sep 11, 2007, 03:21 PM

Here's more news on the slim's status

Spoiler:

These guys aren't messing around . Sony's slackin as always.

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Solis · Local time: Sep 11, 2007, 04:06 PM

Originally Posted by Rock

Am I the only one thinking 1.50 Kernel no longer being available in newer firmwares (either official or custom) is a good thing? I'm hoping this will make programmers look into shitty Homebrew such as Snes9xTYL and stuff that was never compatible with WPA-protected WiFi and release newer versions with updated features. The scene really needs to move on, there's absolutely no excuse to not use the latest Kernel for Homebrew.

I don't see how limiting people's options is really a good thing...the newer kernels don't really offer much worthwhile for homebrew, especially if they didn't take advantage of any online features. I doubt ScummVM really needs to be able to access your RSS feeds. On the other hand, 1.5 supposedly made some things easier, such as Media Engine access in SNEStyl (I'm not sure if that's possible under the 3.x kernel).

Not to mention most of the homebrew developers that made applications which don't work on newer kernels probably left the scene already, or have no interest in reviving a dead project for a PSP revision that few people have to begin with.

I for one couldn't live without my Bookr...

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Infernal Monkey · Local time: Sep 12, 2007, 11:00 PM

Bah, nobody had the silver one in stock today, only piano black. Why doesn't silver get a musical name? Ice silver isn't very musical. Something like.. like.. saxophone silver! I don't want a piano, guess I'm left waiting a few more days.

PSP LEMMINGS THEME.

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Rock · Local time: Sep 12, 2007, 03:10 PM

These official themes are so much better than that ugly ass crap that people hacked together before it was an official feature. It's also good to see that Sony is going the way of unified firmware for both PSP models.

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