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Custom Firmware 5.50 GEN-D Released (Update: GEN-D2 Out!)

Patrick — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 20:47:47 +0000

Team GEN has just released the latest and greatest in the custom firmware world, 5.50 GEN-D. This update stabilizes the previously buggy 5.50 GEN-C release, and so far we haven’t heard any complaints from the community. The only known bug is a problem with speeding up the MS read speed, which is being worked on for a future release.

Download: CFW 5.50 GEN-D
Download: CFW 5.50 GEN-D2 Quick Updater

This release, like GEN-C, utilizes the new XGEN installer. If anybody has trouble with it, please feel free to leave a comment and we will do the best we can to help you out. Remember this is for PSP-1000 and PSP-2000 (V1 and V2) only. The 5.03 HEN-A will be updated soon for everyone else.

Official Changelog:

All features previously in 5.50 GEN-B are now available.
You can now run OFW 5.51+ games without having to patch the UMD or ISO.
You can now run PSN demos requiring OFW 5.51+ without having to patch them.
You can now connect to the PlayStation store by using the MediaGo software.
You can use XGEN updater to install OFW 6.10 (and use PANDORA XGEN to return to 5.50 GEN-D).
480 x 272 videos play again.

Update: There seems to be some confusion in the community, relating to your PSP’s post-installation state. You must format flash1 after the update is complete, otherwise you will be operating under somebody else’s settings. You can do this by entering the recovery menu (hold R-Trigger on boot-up), selecting ‘Advanced’ and then selecting ‘Format flash1 and reset settings’.

Update 2: GEN D2 was released a few days ago (sorry for being late!). This update fixes the CFW check for Evangelion, fixes the WLAN TKIP bug in certain games, fixes video output with OFW 5.55+ games, and fixes the recovery menu problems some users were reporting with Pandora. You must be on 5.50 GEN-D before updating to GEN-D2.

[via pspgen]

Custom Firmware 5.50 GEN-D Incoming

Patrick — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 01:21:54 +0000

Although CFW 5.50 GEN-C was just released, it seemed to have caused more problems than Team GEN anticipated. Because of this Yoshihiro and GEN are working together to resolve the issues, and they hope to have CFW 5.50 GEN-D available for download soon. Most of the problems users are having involve decrypting the newer games, and that is what is being focues on with the next release. There are however, two common issues you may come across that can be solved on your own:

Black Screen when Installer is Launched – Make sure you are on CFW 5.50 GEN-B, earlier versions will not launch the installer properly.

Your PSP is Semi-Bricked – This is a problem with your custom theme stored in flash1, simply enter the recovery menu (hold R-Trigger on boot) and format flash1 (only your settings will be erased).

Update: The update has been released, download it here.

[Via pspgen]

CFW 5.50 GEN-C Now Available

Patrick — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 01:30:35 +0000

After a seemingly long awaited weekend, Team GEN has released their custom firmware 5.50 GEN-C. This latest update allows users to play games requiring OFW 5.55 and 6.00, without having to patch the ISO. Please note that this is for PSP-1000 and PSP-2000’s (v1 and v2) only, the 5.03HEN-A will be updated here soon for everyone else.

Download: CFW 5.50 GEN-C

Here is the official changelog:

You can now run 5.51 and higher games without having to patch the UMD or ISO.
You can now run protected games such as Soul Calibur.
You can now launch PSN Demos without having to patch them.
Can connect to PSN Media Go! without having to install the utility.
You can use XGEN Updater to install OFW 6.10

And here are the known bugs:

There are some issues playing videos at 480×272
IRShell can no longer launch ISO Patch.
Option to increases MS reading speed has been disabled.

UPDATE: There have been reports of some freezing issues after updating, and it is recommended that you format flash1 (via the recovery menu) immediately after you update to avoid this issue.

US PlayStation Store Update – 10.15.09

Patrick — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 19:51:45 +0000

Sorry guys I know this is a bit late, but the PlayStation Store was updated a couple days ago with some new content. Some of the highlights include the NBA 2K10 Demo for PS3, Tomb Raider: The Last Revelation (under PSone classics) for PS3/PSP, ten new downloadable games for the PSP (including Street Fighter Alpha 3 Max), a handful of downloadable games and for PS3, and some new add-on content for both systems. As always the regular new assortment of game videos, themes, and wallpapers is thrown in the mix as well. Interestingly enough no more new PSP Mini titles are available, which is fairly surprising given Sony’s optimism surrounding the new idea.

Click the read link below to see the entire list of additions.
[Read]

Second Tekken 6 Viral Video Released, Sexy but WTF?

Patrick — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 06:41:54 +0000

There is not too much to say about this one, slow motion boobs are always win, but it kinda makes you wonder where Namco Bandai is going with this. You can visit the viral website mentioned in the video here:
http://www.whatwillyoufightfor.com/

Custom Firmware 5.50 GEN-C On It’s Way

Patrick — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 05:58:25 +0000

Great news for those running custom firmwares on their PSP’s. GEN has just announced that PSP CFW 5.50 GEN-C will be available to download this weekend.

This update brings compatibility with games requiring OFW 5.55 and 6.00, allowing users to play without having to patch the ISO’s with Yoshihiro’s Game Decrypter. According to the translation, demos should be working again as well, which may mean users can once again access the PSN from their PSP without having to update to an OFW.

We will keep you updated as to when it is released.

[Via pspgen]

Yoshihiro’s Game Decrypter v4 Released

Patrick — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 01:20:00 +0000

Damn this kid works fast doesn’t he? Today PSP dev Yoshihiro released v4 of Game Decrypter, a homebrew application that allows users running custom firmwares to play games requiring OFW 5.55 and higher. This update in particular fixed a bug with the YS Seven game, and set up the groundwork for compatibility with new OFW’s coming out (For example, 6.10).

A list of compatible games is being handled over at GBAtemp.

Download: Yoshihiro’s Game Decrypter v4

From the README:

hi guyz this tool is here for let you use your original game backup on CFW 5.50 gen B-2 and 5.03GEn.


What's new ?
Fix: Probem with YS seven game. He work perfect on PSP3000

Added:compatibility with the futur Game 6.xx
how i can use this tool ?

1 :lets go first you need to install the GameZDecryptZ folder in your X:PSP/GAME  folder

2 : Open you iso with UMDGEN 4

3 : Go to File>File List>Export

4 : Save it as Filelist.txt

5 : Extract the EBOOT.BIN with UMDGEN4 in PSP_GAME/SYSDIR

6 : put your EBOOT.BIN extracted from UMDGEN PSP_GAME/SYSDIR and put it on root of your memory stick

7 : now you can boot game decrypter now you can press X 5 seconds later it's done 

8 : connect your usb cable check on root of your memory stick you have a new folder called decryptor

9 : copy the eboot.bin from the decryptor folder inside umdgen

10 : Go to File>File List>Import

11 : Choose Filelist.txt

12 : Select YES to forcing LBAs, then Save

13 : REbuild your ISO.

Enjoy it Yoshihiro

Yoshihiro’s Game Decrypter v3 Released

Patrick — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 04:50:04 +0000

PSP dev Yoshihiro has released v3 of his now famous Game Decrypter. For those of you who have not heard, this lovely piece of homebrew allows users to play PSP games requiring OFW 5.55 or 6.00 on a lower custom firmware. This update in particular brings full support for CFW 5.00 M33-6 and 5.03 GEN, which was previously crippled. This update was made possible due to the recently released EBOOT.BIN patcher.

The best place to find a list of compatable games is still over at GBAtemp.

Download: Yoshihiro’s Game Decrypter v3

From the README:

hi guyz this tool is here for let you use your original game backup on CFW 5.50 gen B-2 and 5.03GEn.


What's new ?
Comptibility with 5.03GEn is now complete (or not so far)

Thanxs to Revenge-crew for their patch on my v2 that i use for V3)
how i can use this tool ?

1 :lets go first you need to install the GameZDecryptZ folder in your X:PSP/GAME  folder

2 : Open you iso with UMDGEN 4

3 : Go to File>File List>Export

4 : Save it as Filelist.txt

5 : Extract the EBOOT.BIN with UMDGEN4 in PSP_GAME/SYSDIR

6 : put your EBOOT.BIN extracted from UMDGEN PSP_GAME/SYSDIR and put it on root of your memory stick

7 : now you can boot game decrypter now you can press X 5 seconds later it's done 

8 : connect your usb cable check on root of your memory stick you have a new folder called decryptor

9 : copy the eboot.bin from the decryptor folder inside umdgen

10 : Go to File>File List>Import

11 : Choose Filelist.txt

12 : Select YES to forcing LBAs, then Save

13 : REbuild your ISO.

Enjoy it Yoshihiro

LittleBigPlanet PSP Available November 17th, Box Art Revealed

Patrick — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 14:57:39 +0000

Sony Computer Entertainment of America has cited the official release date of LittleBigPlanet PSP to be November 17th, 2009. Also released today is the box art for the much anticipated handheld title (seen above). LittleBigPlanet for PS3 made quite a dent in gamers hearts last year, and Sony seems confident that the PSP version of the 2008 smash hit will do the same.

[Via Playstation Blog]

Tekken 6 Goes Viral

Patrick — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 21:00:12 +0000

An interesting bit of marketing no? Above is a new viral video released today for Tekken 6 (PS3, Xbox 360, PSP, Arcade). Artistic to say the least… Here is the link to the website the video mentions:
http://www.whatwillyoufightfor.com/

Tekken 6 is set to release in the US on October 27th.