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10/06/05
Symantec identifies Trojan targeting PSP gaming devices: Security software experts identified a malicious program targeting Sony Playstation Portable systems that marks the first so-called Trojan found in video game devices, Symantec Corp. said. More here!
09/29/05
Sony cracks down on PSP hacks: Sony is engaged in a tug-of-war with hackers who keep cracking its PlayStation Portable software to unlock the device and run their own applications on it. The company is preparing another update to the PSP firmware to fix a recently disclosed bug... More here!
09/28/05
- Hackers break PSP console 'wide open': Hackers have successfully cracked the latest Sony PSP firmware and replaced it with an earlier version of the code containing fewer anti-piracy features. Hackers break PSP console 'wide open'
0924/05
- Sony PSP UMD Movies on Your TV: New pictures for the PSP2TV. We are also proud to announce that the final product will feature S-video for those of you who have HDTV this is going to give you PSP quality output on your TV. More Here!
09/16/05
- White Sony PSP hits Japan on Sep 15th: It's official now, the all white Sony PSP is for sale in Japan. More here!
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09/14/05
- How to - F***-up your PSP FM Radio hack: "I got this idea when I was driving around with my wife. She owns an iPod mini with an iTrip. I was jealous that she could listen to her music via the car stereo and change frequencies on the fly." Full story here!
09/06/05
- Sony's PSP breaks sales records in UK:
The Sony PlayStation Portable (PSP) has broken records to become the fastest-selling games console of all time in the UK, according to figures.
More than 185,000 were sold in its first four days in UK shops, say official Chart-Track figures. Full story here!
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08/24/05
- Don’t update your PSP to 2.0? Sony PSP 2.0 update, many PSP web sites are telling their viewers not to upgrade to version 2.0. Because you will loses homebrew playing capabilities. More here!
PSP 2.0 firmware update released in North America: After some initial delay, Sony has released its 2.0 firmware update for users of its PlayStation Portable (PSP) in North America. More here!
08/07/05
Sony Tries To Stop Europeans From Getting Their PSPs: Sony does not want Europeans to get their hands on the PSP before it is launched this September. In an effort to prevent just this, Sony is suing online gaming retailer Lik-Sang for selling Japanese PSPs to people in Europe. More Here!
07/22/05
New 'White' Sony PSP: Sony just released in Japan a new all white PSP value pack. It looks cool, but if the first PSP color was white and not black we would say the new black looks cool. Just three words for you with a black PSP "white nail color" Source: www.playstation.jp
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07/22/05
Sony to Release Web Browser for PSP: Sony officials said the company will release a software upgrade that will let the PlayStation Portable video game system surf the Web without a cumbersome software trick.
The free software patch will be available next week in Japan, said Ken Kutaragi, chief executive of Sony Corp's game unit.
The PSP comes with a built-in antenna for wireless Internet access, but the only way to use it for surfing the Web has been to modify a limited browsing feature in the racing game "Wipeout Pure."
Sony also said it will launch a white version of the PSP, which is otherwise black. The white version will be sold in Japan only.
The paperback-sized device launched last year in Japan and this spring in the United States. About 5 million have been sold since then.
The announcements were made during a Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. strategy event which also showcased several games for the company's PlayStation 3 console, which hits store shelves next spring and is expected to compete with new hardware from rivals Microsoft Corp. and Nintendo Co. (AP)
07/19/05
The Theater Experience for PSP: a one-of-a-kind case for the PSP. The black, brushed aluminum case features two hi-fi stereo speakers, a rechargeable battery and an angled stand for the PSP. The high fidelity stereo speakers provide sound that is crisp, clean and balanced.
The built-in lithium-ion rechargeable battery adds 7 hours of additional battery life for marathon movie and gaming sessions. The Theater Experience will even recharge your PSP 2-3 times before needing to be recharged itself.
The angled system stand provides an ideal viewing angle for watching movies on the PSP. All of this plus dual headphone jacks, an audio line in port and a power extension cord for using the PSP outside the case are included in the sleek and stylish Theater Experience for PSP. Company: nyko.com
Features: The case acts as an external power source to recharge the PSP without being
plugged into an outlet. 7 hours of playtime to the PSP, High fidelity speakers, System stand angles PSP for ideal viewing.
07/05/05
Sony battles hackers over hijacked games: Hackers have cracked piracy protections on Sony Corp's PlayStation Portable in the United States, the latest chapter in the company's battle to block unauthorized game use on its new hand-held device.
The world's top maker of video game consoles rolled out a downloadable fix for the software flaw that opened the door for the latest attack by hackers, who quickly cracked the original version of the PSP shortly after its release in Japan late last year.
In their latest move, hackers have enabled PSP users to download some games from pirate Web sites onto removable memory sticks and then to insert the games to run on the PSP.
Currently available titles include "Mercury," Ubisoft's "Lumines," "Coded Arms" from Konami, Taito Corp.'s "Puzzle Bobble" and Sony's own "Intelligent License," according to gaming Web sites.
The new game duplicating trick works on the PSP's 1.5 version firmware, which serves as the PSP operating system. The PSP was released in the U.S. in March with the 1.5 version firmware.
Sony released firmware version 1.51 in May, patching the hole that made room for the hack. Upcoming game titles will require PSP users run updated firmware, a move aimed at preventing users from copying games.
Sony Computer Entertainment America said in an e-mailed statement that hacking or the operation of "homebrew" software programs may damage the PSP, and void the warranty.
The PSP boasts a high-resolution viewing screen and has been in the sights of technology enthusiasts and software programmers, who want to use it to run copies of everything from games and music to e-books to movies.
Groups of hackers are close to releasing new technology that would allow any copied game -- rather than the current, limited set -- to be played on the PSP, an editor at gaming site PS2NFO.com, who identified himself as "CJ," said in an e-mail on Tuesday.
The PSP European launch is set for September.
The world's top maker of video game consoles rolled out a downloadable fix for the software flaw that opened the door for the latest attack by hackers, who quickly cracked the original version of the PSP shortly after its release in Japan late last year. (Reuters)
7/01/05
Lumines Launcher for the PSP, First PSP Launcher: "Geek-masters-flex have figured out how to launch an image of Lumines from a
memory stick." Read More here - PSP NEWS: First PSP Launcher- for Lumines! Source: www.gizmodo.com
6/24/05
Sony denies seeking PSP customer data: Sony is dismissing news that it's asking online stores for customer information to track shipments of the company's PlayStation Portable game console in the United Kingdom.
Published reports out of Britain suggest that Sony is using the knowledge to confiscate any unauthorized product being shipped to consumers before the official launch date of Sept. 1.
Sony's president of consumer sales, Stan Glasgow, said that rather than targeting customers, the company is going to court on Monday to ask for an injunction against companies that participate in the underground market for the devices, sometimes referred to as the "gray market."
"We are fully aware of the gray market situation and we are trying to address the problem," Glasgow said, "but I seriously doubt that Sony would pursue any criminal action against individuals. It's just something that we wouldn't do."
Sony is getting firm with online retailers that participate in what it calls "parallel importing" of PSP products from the U.S. and Japan. Sony president David Reeves told Gamesindustry.biz that the company sent more than 600 letters asking individuals and companies to stop selling import PSP devices on eBay.
The PSP, a $249.99 portable console for playing video games and movies, is already on sale in Japan and the United States. Shipments into the United Kingdom were delayed by about six months to make sure the company had enough for its U.S. launch.
U.K. customers clamoring for the $249.99 consoles have been turning to online retailers to fulfill their gaming desires, often paying a $100 premium to get their hands on one. (CNET News.com)
6/22/05
SanDisk Memory Stick Pro Duo 1.0GB: Good news everyone. I finally received my order for 2 SanDisk memory stick pro duo 1.0GB each.
I ordered them about 2 month ago for $120. each off the Internet. I hope this means that the 1.0 GB memory stick Duo shortage is over.
I placed my order at buy.com and jr.com, also check-out Amazon.com for the best price. Old PSP memory stick news here.
By the way: KXploit 1.5 Unleashed
PSP-Dev Team have delivered KXploit 1.5, the new improved way of running unsigned code on v1.50 PSPs. You can grab it now from one of the sites listed on the Official Mirror List
6/18/05
Sony's PlayStation Portable to get first pornos: At least eight pornographic videos will go on sale in Japan exclusively for the PSP, the console Sony is billing as the multimedia Walkman of the 21st century that plays both games and videos.
A Tokyo-based sex-video maker declared on its website that on July 8 it will release the world's first adult UMDs, optical discs that play on a PSP. The five titles carry price tags from 2,800 yen or 3,800 yen (25 or 35 dollars).
Another Tokyo company will launch three titles on July 16.
For its part, Sony said it had no power to stop the release of the PSP porn videos.
"It is difficult for us to impose restrictions," said Sony Computer Entertainment spokesman Koichiro Katsurayama.
He said Sony had shared the specifications for UMDs which do not need approval by the company, unlike PSP game titles which are all licensed.
It is also up to the porn video makers whether they will impose regional restrictions, such as blocking users from playing videos released in Japan on PSPs bought abroad.
The Sony spokesman said the PSP had a locking function that would let worried parents prevent their children from seeing adult videos on the game machine.
He dismissed any idea that Sony saw porn as a commercial boost for the PSP, much in the way that adult titles helped spread videocassette players in the 1970s and 1980s.
"We have no intention of spreading (the PSP) by relying on such titles," he said.
Sony released the PSP in Japan in December and in North America in March in hopes of cracking into Nintendo's dominance of the handheld game-machine market. (AP)
6/16/05
Hackers Run Unauthorized Programs on PSP: Gaming enthusiasts have figured out how to run unauthorized programs and games on the U.S. version of Sony Corp.'s new handheld game console.
Like its rivals, Sony had tried to keep its new PlayStation Portable on a tight leash, installing controls so it couldn't run programs and games not vetted and licensed by the company.
But the PSP, released in the United States in March, has been the target of fervent attempts to unlock its capabilities, which go beyond any previous handheld game machine.
Sony's restrictions were defeated by a program disseminated on the Internet this week. It requires two memory cards, which are switched while the PSP is working.
The exploit may not be practical or safe (an accompanying warning says it could cause damage if done improperly), but it represents a challenge to Sony's policy of tight control and opens the possibility that PSP games could be pirated.
Sony has previously taken a hard line against those who install unauthorized software on its products. In 2001, it went after a Web site that provided software for the Aibo robot dog, saying he was altering their product without a license.
Sony officials did not immediately return requests for comment Wednesday on the latest hack.
The hack works on PSPs with version 1.5 of the "firmware," the equivalent of a computer's operating system. Version 1.5 is the original firmware version for U.S. PSPs, but Sony in May released version 1.51 for users to download. The hack does not work on the updated firmware.
The earliest version the PSP, released late last year in Japan, was hacked several months ago. (AP)
6/09/05
Sony releases new Japanese PSP patch: Sony Computer Entertainment has released a new firmware patch for Japanese PSPs that updates the devices' system software to version 1.52.
According to SCE, the update will strengthen security on the PSP's system software and allow UMD music to be selected from the music option rather than the video option on the menu screen. The 13MB update patch is available at the official Japanese PlayStation Web site. Sony Japanese official Web site. (GameSpot)
5/19/05
iTunes for your Sony PSP!: Infomation Appliance Associates (IAA) said that it has ported its PocketMac software to the Sony PSP handheld game console, allowing users to sync their OS X address books, view their iPhotos, or listen to their iTunes playlists on the PSP, which is quickly becoming a platform for third-party software development.
In addition to the
exploit allowing users to browse the Web from their PSP, a group of developers is being organized to port a version of the Linux operating system to the console. The software, available for download for just $9.95 from the IAA web site, uses either a standard USB cable or a Sony Memory Stick flash card to load the software, videos, and music.
A user's contact information is saved as an image file onto the PSP, allowing the user to save and port the information to the console. The software supports both Microsoft Entourage and the Apple OS X contact system.
That makes the software similar to iPSP and PSPWare, two other "integration" products on the market. Source: extremetech.com
5/13/05
PSP Accessories: A few cool accessories for the Sony PSP gaming system: Here's a sort list of some of my favorite accessories for the PSP gaming system. There's a lot of new accessories for your PSP gaming system, with more to come in the coming years. This some of the most interesting ones for you to check out here. Sony PSP Accessories.
5/12/05
Security update patch out for Japanese PSP's: Sony Computer Entertainment has released a security update patch for the PSP that upgrades its firmware to version 1.51. The patch's release was surprisingly quick, as the company announced it just yesterday. For owners of the Japanese PSP, the 14MB update patch is available on the handheld's official Web site. Sony has not disclosed what kind of security issues the patch fixes upon installation.
Coincidentally, Sony's patch comes only days after reports that hackers have cracked the code for the PSP's media, the Universal Media Disc. Some games have been uploaded to the Internet, but currently there is no way to write UMD discs. Source: CNET NEWS.com
5/11/05
Nero 6 Ultra Edition Supports Sony PSP Video: Nero 6 Ultra Edition CD/DVD burning suite, Nero 6 Ultra Edition, they released a FREE patch to their Recode product that supports the SONY PSP. I just found a great tutorial online that explains how to do it yourself. I'm still working on my comparison of all the available apps, but you can check this out in the mean time. Nero Recode - This will do most of the work for you.
5/10/05
PSP Road Maps: You can find your way with your PSP road map.
This is a simple road map tip - you just need to find a few maps on the internet (Multimap or Mapquest) and download the maps, make sure they're in JPG format. Then transfer them to your PSP as an .jpg image file via USB cable to the memory stick. Now just open them using the your PSP image viewer. You can zoom in, zoom out, move around as you need using the PSP buttons. Yes this is the poor-mans GPS system for your Sony PSP system.
5/09/05
PSP Text Viewer v0.2 Hack: A text viewer for the PSP has just been released. It is based on gbselector source. It can do only line break html codes as far as html goes. Left and right on dpad skip 10 lines- can put multiple files (.txt) anywhere on stick actually because it starts with the file browser and when you browse the mem card- x goes back to file list, circle chooses text file. It does not load ASCII stuff and it does not detect EOF, just keeps going. Source: (psphacker.com)
The text viewer app we posted below has already been updated.
You can download v0.2 here
5/08/05
X-oom Movies for PSP: Watch Your DVDs On Your PSP with - X-OOM Movies On PSP. X-OOM Movies on PSP, you can now easily take your favourite movie or TV series with you – to enjoy wherever you want, whenever you want!
With an extremely simple and innovative approach, X-OOM Movies on PSP™ enables you to quickly convert your DVDs or movie files (DivX, AVI, WMV, MPEG…) into a format your PSP can understand. Simply choose your movie, press start and, in a matter of minutes, you’ll find your movie ready to go – on your Sony PSP! And, as always, in the best possible picture and audio quality!
Features:
· World’s 1st ever commercial video & DVD software for Sony PSP!
· Converts DVDs & movie files for playback on your Sony PSP!
· Over 10 input formats (DVD, (S)VCD, DivX, XviD, AVI, WMV, Real, MPEG, Quicktime).
· More than 10 Presets make conversion easy!
· Fit-to-stick technology resizes movie files to your memory stick size (256MB, 512MB, …)
Note: Available for delivery to the UK and most countries in Europe. Price: £19.99
5/07/05
Star Wars Fan Film for the Sony PSP: Star Wars Revelations is a non-profit Star Wars (40 minute) Fan Film that was shot within the Northern Virginia, Maryland and Washington DC Metro Area.
Panic Struck Productions set out to produce their first independent film with a very small budget and this is the result.
You can download this free fan film and play it on your Sony PSP system here (PSP MP4 FILE) 127MB. You can also just view it online with out download it, here at FILM!
I have seen the Star Wars Revelations film and I give it a 4 out of 5! This is no Star Wars film, but if you remember this film is made by Star Wars fans, it' good!
Star Wars Revelations Web Site.
5/06/05
Hackers figure out file extraction from Sony UMD: Software developers have figured out how to extract files from the Universal Media Discs used in Sony Corp new PlayStation Portable handheld video game device, though there is no way to play the games extracted from those discs.
Some details of the exploit were posted Wednesday night on the Web site PS2nfo.com, along with lists showing all the files pulled off the game discs for "Ridge Racers," "Wipeout Pure" and "Vampire Chronicles."
The games are not yet playable because there is no way to burn UMDs from scratch, and the PSP does not accommodate larger discs. However, the site said the ability to look through the games' file structures could still be instructive for developers.
A spokesman for Sony Computer Entertainment of America was not immediately available for comment.
Sony released the PSP on March 24 in North America, and the device has sold well since. Movie studios are gearing up to release some of their films on the UMD format, though it was not immediately clear if the techniques used to extract the game files would also work for films. (Reuters)
Update from PS2nfo.com: It appears mainstream Press (including Reuters UK, Reuters US, and SlashDot) caught wind of the news we posted on Paradox, however, we would like to clarify that Paradox isn't a "member" of our Web site nor affiliated with us in ANY way. We simply reported the NEWS, as we are a game development news site only. However, should the Press wish to amend their news posts, the correct URL for the Paradox group Web site is www.Paradogs.com. We have enjoyed the traffic though, so THANKS!
5/06/05
New Sony PSP Media Recorder: A Japanese company is developing a new media recorder that can record video straight from a TV or DVD player to a memory card. The device can save in a variety of formats including the formats used for the PSP and Player video attachment for the GBA SP and Nintendo DS.
The price for the Media Recorder device is about $150. The Media Recorder is a small, sleek black device with AV inputs and four buttons. The buttons allow you to start recording, select format and mode. I maybe a way to control quality as well. Sounds like a must have for anyone who wants to do routine television program recording for their PSP. More from the original Tech Japan
"RockRidge Sound Japan Corporation will release the "Media Recorder VRX-02" this summer, a video recorder that can record MPEG-4 to SD Memory Card and Memory Stick. The company is aiming for a July release, and the product is listed at Open Price. Estimates indicate it should cost around 15,000 yen. Sales will be conducted by Taxan Corporation.
This is an MPEG-4 recorder that can record to memory cards without the use of a computer. It has only one card slot, and using miniSD and such requires an adapter. The supported memory cards include SD Memory Card, miniSD, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Duo, and Memory Stick PRO Duo.
The body is black with a luster finish, and with its blue display, "is designed to make you think of a stealth bomber or space fighter." By connecting it to a TV or video deck with the AV cable, and pushing "record," TV programs can be recorded to the memory card.
The four buttons on the unit will begin recording, and also allow for selecting recording format and mode. The unit will recognize input signals coming from video recorders on timers, so it can record on a set basis.
Its recording format is MPEG-4. 3GPP, 3GPP2, ASP MP4, and Mobile Movie are supported as file formats. Besides mobile phones, it can also create files for PSP and the "Playan" video attachment for Gameboy Advance SP and Nintendo DS.
Three recording modes are available: Super Fine (320 x 240 dot, 30fps), Fine (320 x 240 dot, 15 fps), and Normal (176 x 144 dot, 15 fps). The external dimensions are 210 x 145 x 35mm (W x D x H)."
5/05/05
PSP Amplifier: If your looking for a NOT so cool looking plug-on amplifier for your Sony PSP. Look no further, this unnamed & unbranded amplifier is designed for your PSP. There's no price or release date. Just some pictures at PSP411 for you can check out!
Amplifier [PSP411]
4/28/05
Web PDA for the Sony PSP: It seems like every week a new a web service for the Sony PSP is launched. On PSPWebBrowser.com Sony PSP users with the Wipeout Pure Browser Hack can actually use simple PDA functions. Using Wipeout Pure game for PSP allows you to surf the internet on your PSP. With one simple DNS change, you can start surfing the web.
At PSPWebBrowser.com, you can add and remove sites from your PSP in just a matter of seconds. You can even add a calculator to your PSP, a contact list, a calendar, or upload your favorite E-Book. PSP Memo Pad allows you to store an unlimited amount of text on your handheld device!
4/21/05
Playboy Pics to Go on Portable PlayStation: Owners of the new PlayStation Portable handheld video game player can now take adult magazine Playboy on the road with them -- and they don't have to bother with the articles.
The online arm of Playboy Enterprises Inc. said it will offer photo galleries and videos shot and edited specifically for the PSP.
Playboy said it has shot a "sci-fi themed" spread of model Amy Cooper that was formatted for viewing on the PSP's wide-angle screen.
Playboy said "PlayboyStation Portable" is available for free, in the form of two non-nude picture galleries and one free video. Subscribers to Playboy's online service can access premium nude content.
The company last year created an "iBod" feature formatted for Apple Computer Inc.'s iPod photo digital music player and picture viewer.
Sony Corp. released the PSP on March 24 in North America, and it sold more than 600,000 units in a week. (AP)
4/20/05
New Movie released for the Sony PSP: Check out some of the newest movie releases emerging on the UMD. Universal Media Discs (UMDs) are playable on the Sony PlayStation Portable
(PSP). The UMD movies are price at $13. to $20. USD.
Moves: House of Flying Daggers, XXX, RESIDENT EVIL: APOCALYPSE, Hellboy (Director's Cut), Once Upon a Time in Mexico, National Treasure, Pirates of the Caribbean - The Curse of the Black Pearl, Kill Bill - Volume 1, Reign of Fire, Hero and more. Price starting at $13.99 Here PSP Movies.
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