Sony released Firmware 3.73 for the PlayStation Portable, earlier today. The firmware update is a minor one and simply correct a bug in the system software. The update is only live on the Japanese PlayStation website, but the update can be downloaded directly to the PSP through the Network Update feature. According to a rough Japenese-to-English translation, the "PSP software-only play in the UMD loading screen to stop the symptoms has been confirmed for the UMD drive to improve operating stability."
UPDATE
The US changelog is now available. The update improves the stability of the UMD drive when loading data:
Operation of the UMD drive has been improved to address cases in which
the UMD drive occasionally suspends and fails to reload data. Updating
the system software to version 3.73 will resolve this issue.
The latest issue of the XTREME PSP magazine in now available to download. The December 2007 issue has PSP previews on Wipeout Pulse, and PS3 previews on Echochrome and Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune. Plus, PSP reviews on The Sims 2: Castaway and PS3 reviews of Conan and Smackdown vs RAW 2008. You can also find all the usual content including news, PSP wallpapers and more. Chek out the full content still below.
Content List:
- PSP Previews
- Wipeout Pulse
- God of War: Chains of Olympus
- PS3 Previews
- Echochrome
- Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune
- Devil May Cry 4
- PSP Reviews
- The Sims 2: Castaway
- Ben 10
- PS3 Reviews
- Conan
- WWE Smackdown vs RAW 2008
[Download XTREME PSP Mag i029]
[Read XTREME PSP Mag i029 Online]
The PlayStation Network Store is now accessible from a PC, ealier than expected. The PC version of the PSN Store allows you to download full games, demos, PlayStation One titles, videos, trailers and more to your PSP. There are already several full games available to download as well as a number of demos, wallpapers, themes and videos.
[PlayStation Network Store]
Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) has been sending out email messages informing people that the Europe PC-browsable PlayStation Network Store will be launching some time after Christmas. What’s more, to celebrate its launch, Sony will be giving away a free downloadable game to every member of the PlayStation community – call it a late Christmas present!
The new PlayStation Store will replace the current PSP Store found on the European PlayStation Website, and will offer the same content as the PlayStation 3 Network Store including games, wallpapers, videos, trailers and more. This means that those who downloaded some content from the old site will have to store their downloads on their memory stick duo to avoid losing any of it.
Access to the new store will only be given to those who have a PlayStation Network Account. Sony said that they would be sending out info to members of the existing PSP store with instructions on how to set up their accounts.
PSP M4M: Magazine 4 Men is currently on hiatus until further notice. Due to a change in hosting providers, we are no longer able to host adult content. This means until we find an alternative, there will be no new issues of PSP M4M. We are trying our best to find a suitable solution, so check back soon for updates on the situation. We apologize for any inconvenience caused.
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[Originally Posted On: 04/11/07 11:05 PM]
We have uploaded some past issues to RapidShare. We will begin work on issue 15 soon and will announce the release on here soon. If you have missed any issue between 9 to 14, you can download them here. Look out for the new issue soon.
Dark_AleX has released an update for Custom Firmware 3.71 M33, bringing the firmware to version 3. In addition to an update to the custom firmware, DAX has also released a new version of Popsloaded that uses the new firmware. In order to be able to install this update, you must first install Custom Firmware 3.71 M33 version 1 or 2. The same is required for the new Popsloaded. You can find the changelog for both the custom firmware and popsloader below.
Changelog for CFW 3.71 M33-3
- Fixed a bug in access to flash by usb.
- HEN core: kernel prx’s with syscall exports work again.
- PSP Slim: programmers can set the size of user memory to 52 MB by using a sfo flag.
- Check sample in sdk for usage.
- March33 NO-UMD driver:
- Fixed a bug that could hang the psp when exiting with home.
- Fixed compatibility issue with Castlevania Dracula X Chronicles, and maybe more games.
- Vshmenu: it wasn’t displaying properly with psp slim TV-OUT due to the change of resolution. Fixed.
Changelog for the new PopsLoader
- Support for 3.71 and 3.72 pops has been added. Note that 3.71 however will not appear in the list in 3.71 M33 as it is not necessary.
- List of files needed for each version:
- 3.00-3.03: kd/popsman.prx, kd/meaudio.prx, kd/pops.prx, vsh/module/pafmini.prx
- 3.10-3.30: kd/popsman.prx, kd/pops.prx, vsh/module/pafmini.prx
- 3.40-3.72: kd/popsman.prx, kd/pops.prx, vsh/module/pafmini.prx, vsh/module/libpspvmc.prx
- The files must be decrypted. (use square in psardumper). Support for encrypted and packed files is planned for the future.
[Download Custom Firmware 3.71 M33-3 and Popsloaded]
The XTREME PSP Magazine is back! The November issue has previews of Medal of Honor 2 and SWAT, and reviews of Worms 2. Also, new to the XTREME PSP Magazine is PlayStation 3 game previews and reviews. This issue includes previews of Assassin’s Creed and Fracture, plus reviews of Stuntman: Ignition and F.E.A.R. You can find a full list of content below.
Content List:
- Top PSP and PS3 News
- PSP Previews:
- Medal of Honor: Heroes 2
- SWAT: Target Liberty
- PS3 Previews:
- Killzone 2
- Assassin’s Creed
- Fracture
- PSP Reviews:
- Worms 2: Open Warfare
- Medal of Honor: Heroes
- PS3 Reviews:
- Stuntman: Ignition
- F.E.A.R.
- Tips and Cheats
- Wallpapers
- Competition
[Download XTREME PSP Mag i028]
