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3.40OE-A custom firmware released

Posted Apr 20th 2007 5:35PM by Andrew Yoon
Filed under: News, Homebrew

So soon? Less than two days since the arrival of Sony's latest firmware upgrade, Dark_Alex has released a new custom firmware for homebrew users. 3.40OE-A brings the functionality of Sony's official release and opens it to the world of homebrew. Users must already have a homebrew-ready system to install 3.40OE-A. (PSP systems with new firmware, such as 3.00, will not be able to switch.)

Some improvements include a crucial patch that resolves a memory writing bug that has been plaguing recent releases of Dark_Alex's custom firmware. The potential for bricking has also been reduced. Download the latest update from Dark_Alex's website.

[Via DCEmu]

To release 3.30 OE or not to release 3.30 OE

Posted Apr 3rd 2007 7:45PM by Andrew Yoon
Filed under: News, Homebrew


Ever since firmware 3.30 was decrypted, many fans have been wondering: when will a new version of Dark_Alex's custom OE firmware come out? OE firmware typically contains all of the functionality of Sony's official firmware, but with a few additional perks. Obviously, the ability to run homebrew is a must. However, previous renditions of the OE firmware have included the ability to play full-resolution video and play ISO files (regardless of legality).
3.30 OE may not be as fully-featured as previous editions of the custom firmware. It appears that if Dark_Alex's team prepares the OE within the next 72 hours, it will be void of any extra functionality. Working on a more fully featured release will take a longer time--but the team notes that they are running the risk of running out of internal flash memory if the firmware becomes too large.

So, the homebrew coders are asking: to release 3.30 OE or not to release 3.30 OE? Some may want it now, but others may want a better version in time. We believe that, because 3.30 isn't supported by any retail games yet, that the team take their time to make a stronger, more feature-loaded firmware.

[Via DCEmu]

Dark_Alex does it again: 3.10 OE released!

Posted Feb 4th 2007 11:20AM by Andrew Yoon
Filed under: News, Homebrew

Homebrew developer Dark_Alex must have some kind of messianic complex, because he is nearly worshiped by all in the PSP homebrew community. His series of "open edition" firmwares include all the functionality of Sony's official firmware ... and then some. Recent releases unlocked full-resolution video, and allowed users to overclock their system, remove region coding, and more.

Sony released firmware 3.10, which patches vulnerabilities that allowed the PSP to be downgraded to a homebrew-capable version. A few days later, Dark_Alex has followed suit, allowing homebrew users to gain all the benefits from Sony's latest firmware while running hombrew.

Details on how to download and install this latest open edition firmware can be found here.

[Via DCEmu]

3.03 OE-B firmware unlocks full-res video

Posted Jan 10th 2007 6:00PM by Andrew Yoon
Filed under: Homebrew

Dark_Alex's "Open Edition" firmware has all of the functionality of Sony's official 3.03 firmware ... and then some. Previous versions of this homebrew-friendly firmware allowed for playing back illegal copies of ISO files. While we don't support such piracy at PSP Fanboy, we do have to commend Dark_Alex and the latest revision of his hacked firmware: it plays back full resolution (480x270) AVC video, something Sony has been very reluctant to support (with P-TV being one key exception).

If you're running a homebrew-capable PSP, you may want to consider upgrading to this hacked firmware. Downgraders are available for PSPs, firmware 2.71 and below, for those of you interested in downgrading, and then upgrading to this hack. I personally hope that Sony realizes that this is a major blow, and seriously considers officially unlocking the PSP's video capabilities in a future firmware upgrade. Until then, one of my PSPs will be running 3.03 OE-B.



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