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PSP Custom Firmware Thread
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nincompoop
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Quick impressions:
The "new game" option contains one level, which lasts about as long as the levels in the original Rez. My joystick is broken so I had to play with the dpad. They translated the basic gameplay mechanics pretty well, but the instead of creating music to the rhythym of your attacks like in Rez it just plays the song normally, which kills a lot of Rez's appeal. It could have worked if the enemies appeared to the rhythym of the song, but the enemy placement didn't have any real rhyme or reason to it. The boss at the end of the level wasn't really a boss, it was just a ship that sent enemies at you. It does come with a level editor (and I think custom soundtracks, not sure though) so maybe someone can make some bitchin levels in the future. This is still a good effort, just don't get your expectations too high.
The "new game" option contains one level, which lasts about as long as the levels in the original Rez. My joystick is broken so I had to play with the dpad. They translated the basic gameplay mechanics pretty well, but the instead of creating music to the rhythym of your attacks like in Rez it just plays the song normally, which kills a lot of Rez's appeal. It could have worked if the enemies appeared to the rhythym of the song, but the enemy placement didn't have any real rhyme or reason to it. The boss at the end of the level wasn't really a boss, it was just a ship that sent enemies at you. It does come with a level editor (and I think custom soundtracks, not sure though) so maybe someone can make some bitchin levels in the future. This is still a good effort, just don't get your expectations too high.
A Human Becoming
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When I do network update to get 3.90M33 (currently 3.80M33) it says "Verifying 390.PBP...Incorrect file." and reboots.
How do you manually update?
How do you manually update?
NooMoahk said:
No. I recommend ISOBuster for ripping ISOs out of PSOne games. Free version works perfectly.
ICallItFutile said:
Hmm, might be something wrong with the version of official 3.90 stored on DA's servers. As to a manual update, it's installed the same way as any other modern M33 update.
A Human Becoming
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Kuran said:
Tried that, nothing happens. I have 3.90 M33.
Question:
If I have a CFW PSP Slim with 3.90 but I do not have a pandora battery (CFWd by someone else), am I going to need one going forward to upgrade the firmwares or is that something I can just always do now through the custom network update or memory card?
If I have a CFW PSP Slim with 3.90 but I do not have a pandora battery (CFWd by someone else), am I going to need one going forward to upgrade the firmwares or is that something I can just always do now through the custom network update or memory card?
A Human Becoming
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NSBrandon said:
Won't need one as far as I know. I just upgraded without it.
Jinfash
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ummm i haven't been following this thread lately, i'm still using 3.71m33 and never got to update to 3.80m33 or later versions cuz of all issues people faced when they were released (slowdowns and whatnot) so i'm asking you wise people of GAF (especially you Mejilan):
Should I or Shouldn't to the latest M33 FW? or should i just wait for their 4.00CW?
note that i mostly prioritize performance over features...
so what say you GAF?
Should I or Shouldn't to the latest M33 FW? or should i just wait for their 4.00CW?
note that i mostly prioritize performance over features...
so what say you GAF?
Ok this is a media related question.
Exactly which format combination (video/audio) will play on PSP? I have ffdshow/avisynth/haali media splitter installed on my computer and configured for my other use therefore most of the automatic psp video converting software does not work on my computer. I also would like more control while making videos for my own stuff. So my question is. Exactly what combination of video/audio requirements before the PSP is finally willign to play my video?
I am just gonna go the 480x272 h264 main profile routine for video. But I don't know exactly what audio is good. AAC is ok? Will be using mp4 wrapper also.
I am going crazy trying to find a combination of format to encode a video that will play on my PSP
THANKS!
ARG lol the encode right after I posted this worked.
480x272 h264 main profile avc level 3.0
2.0 AAC @ 128kbps abr
Exactly which format combination (video/audio) will play on PSP? I have ffdshow/avisynth/haali media splitter installed on my computer and configured for my other use therefore most of the automatic psp video converting software does not work on my computer. I also would like more control while making videos for my own stuff. So my question is. Exactly what combination of video/audio requirements before the PSP is finally willign to play my video?
I am just gonna go the 480x272 h264 main profile routine for video. But I don't know exactly what audio is good. AAC is ok? Will be using mp4 wrapper also.
I am going crazy trying to find a combination of format to encode a video that will play on my PSP
THANKS!
ARG lol the encode right after I posted this worked.
480x272 h264 main profile avc level 3.0
2.0 AAC @ 128kbps abr
Oh yeah, forgot to say this here.
I did the mod quite a while ago when I was banned. I had stopped playing my PSP and hated having to change UMD's everytime I wanted to go from Parappa to Lumines 2 so I figured it was worth it just to try.
It worked!
Not sure if I got PS1 emulation working yet, mostly because I don't , well rather, can't find, any of my PS1 games. Sucks too because I was looking forward to playing THPS1 on it lol. Oh well. Anyone know if EBGames still sells used PS1 games?
Also, i've been really digging Hot Shots Golf: OT ever since I bought it off PSN, are the PS1 versions of Hot Shots as fun?
I did the mod quite a while ago when I was banned. I had stopped playing my PSP and hated having to change UMD's everytime I wanted to go from Parappa to Lumines 2 so I figured it was worth it just to try.
It worked!
Not sure if I got PS1 emulation working yet, mostly because I don't , well rather, can't find, any of my PS1 games
. Sucks too because I was looking forward to playing THPS1 on it lol. Oh well. Anyone know if EBGames still sells used PS1 games? Also, i've been really digging Hot Shots Golf: OT ever since I bought it off PSN, are the PS1 versions of Hot Shots as fun?
Dragona Akehi
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eznark said:
Yes, and you CAN hack remote play into 3.71 M33-4 (as my phat will attest to), I just would ensure you have a Pandora just in case.
Schrade
Member
Yup.Cynar said:Is there a map homebrew addon that would allow to me to use something like google maps or something?
PSP-Maps: http://royale.zerezo.com/psp/
It actually supports Google Maps, Microsoft Virtual Earth and Yahoo! Maps.
Here's a tutorial: http://www.pspking.de/psp-maps-eng.html
A Human Becoming
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Are we allowed to talk about Popstation? I'm trying to rip my copy of Xenogears and am having a major issue...
HallucinatingElvis
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sooo.....I had heard rumblings some time ago that sony was making changes to the slims board so as to keep it from falling prey to pandora, has this happened? Basically I want a GoW red PSP, has anyone here purchased one and put a cfw on it?
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Can I create a Pandora battery with a PSP Fat with 3.03 CE?
I want to upgrade to a CFW Slim but I don't have the time to wait for a good price on ebay or finding one here or on CAG because I leave for 6 months abroad pretty soon, so I'm just going to buy a used regular FW Slim and install CFW on it myself.
I want to upgrade to a CFW Slim but I don't have the time to wait for a good price on ebay or finding one here or on CAG because I leave for 6 months abroad pretty soon, so I'm just going to buy a used regular FW Slim and install CFW on it myself.
So I made a CFW Pandora battery and memory stick with my friend's phat PSP. At least I thought so.
When I put the Pandora battery into my PSP Slim the green light flicks on to indicate that it's getting power, but the PSP won't boot up. Do I have to hold a certain button configuration or is the battery not what it needs to be?
When I put the Pandora battery into my PSP Slim the green light flicks on to indicate that it's getting power, but the PSP won't boot up. Do I have to hold a certain button configuration or is the battery not what it needs to be?
Dragona Akehi
Retired
Mejilan said:
We only have about 10 pages dedicated to it.
HallucinatingElvis said:
Yes its true there were some changes to motherboard in small attempt to prevent Pandora usage but its useless IMO.
What they did was prevent you from making your own Pandora Battery by disabling eeprom writing. You can still use a Pandora Battery with no problems though.
DaBargainHunta
Member
I have a really old ass custom firmware (3.03 OE-B, I believe). Does the above also apply to me, or are there extra steps I need to take?The Faceless Master said:
I bought my PSP already "hacked," so I've never actually done this before. Is it worth it?
Am I right in assuming that I can't play commercial games that require higher firmwares?
Shadowlink
Member
Hey guys, I'm at 3.71 M33-4, Should I update yet? or should I wait a little longer?
The Faceless Master
Member
that's totally up to you... do you want the new features in the newer firmware?Shadowlink123 said:
DaBargainHunta
Member
Okay, I'm confused about the two update files (bolded below):navanman said:
ALL they contain is EBOOT.PSPThe Faceless Master said:
Do I rename those? Do I add them when I'm doing the stuff from the previous 3.52 and 3.90 links, or does this step come after I do those respectively?
Also, I'm guessing the 1.50 stuff doesn't apply to me since that references official 1.50 Sony firmware, which I assume I no longer have because my PSP has been hacked with 3.03 OE-B? Or am I wrong?
Sorry for all the questions. Just skittish about doing this because I've never done it myself before.
Shadowlink
Member
I mean what is the safest updates, because I hear some C/F updates mess up your PSP, I just want to make sure what is the safest update as of now.The Faceless Master said:
Zaraki_Kenpachi
Member
"ALL they contain is EBOOT.PSP
Do I rename those? Do I add them when I'm doing the stuff from the previous 3.52 and 3.90 links, or does this step come after I do those respectively?
Also, I'm guessing the 1.50 stuff doesn't apply to me since that references official 1.50 Sony firmware, which I assume I no longer have because my PSP has been hacked with 3.03 OE-B? Or am I wrong?
Sorry for all the questions. Just skittish about doing this because I've never done it myself before."
Been a little while but ya you have to rename the accordingly. For example rename the eboot in the 3.53 to 352.PBP and the 3.90 one to 390.PBP (IIRC). It should be in the readme of the custom firmwares from what I remember what the exact rename is but I think that's right.
The 1.50 stuff applies if you have a fat psp and want certain emulators or other apps that used the 1.50 kernal and therefore can't run on the slim at all and can't run on the newer firmwares when using a fat unless you apply the 1.50 patch. Most things have upgraded to a newer kernal so you don't have to have a fat but some haven't so it depends on what you've been using.
Do I rename those? Do I add them when I'm doing the stuff from the previous 3.52 and 3.90 links, or does this step come after I do those respectively?
Also, I'm guessing the 1.50 stuff doesn't apply to me since that references official 1.50 Sony firmware, which I assume I no longer have because my PSP has been hacked with 3.03 OE-B? Or am I wrong?
Sorry for all the questions. Just skittish about doing this because I've never done it myself before."
Been a little while but ya you have to rename the accordingly. For example rename the eboot in the 3.53 to 352.PBP and the 3.90 one to 390.PBP (IIRC). It should be in the readme of the custom firmwares from what I remember what the exact rename is but I think that's right.
The 1.50 stuff applies if you have a fat psp and want certain emulators or other apps that used the 1.50 kernal and therefore can't run on the slim at all and can't run on the newer firmwares when using a fat unless you apply the 1.50 patch. Most things have upgraded to a newer kernal so you don't have to have a fat but some haven't so it depends on what you've been using.
viewtiful_dru
Member
Hero said:
you have to put the psp on hold and then insert the battery (while holding L), then slide it off of hold to power. try that and also try putting your psp on the charger (this is what I do since my pandora battery doesn't charge on my PSP).
A Human Becoming
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Mejilan said:
I resolved it by finding a different program. PopstationGUI works really well.
A Human Becoming
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Mejilan said:
Definitely. I love being able to set the background, animation, music, and icon when you go to select.
I heard some PSX game won't work unless you switch back to older firmwares or something. Is this true?
Zaraki_Kenpachi
Member
What's so great about redsquirrel compared to popsloader? Also, how do you rip the files for the older revisions of popsloader so you can choose from it if you upgrade to a new cfw?
Red Squirrel's app is the one I'd recommend you use to convert your PSOne games. POPS is the only emulator out there that'll actually play the game.
You don't need to change firmwares to expand your PSOne support. Install DA's POPSLoader plugin instead. Properly installed, that will allow you to simultaneously access every supported iteration of POPS, which is just about all of them.
You don't need to change firmwares to expand your PSOne support. Install DA's POPSLoader plugin instead. Properly installed, that will allow you to simultaneously access every supported iteration of POPS, which is just about all of them.
A Human Becoming
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eznark said:
That's actually one of the games I ripped. It seemed to work fine although there was some lag in first person view; I haven't played it in so long I'm not sure if it was also like that on the PSX.