PSP homebrew - VGT Evolution v1

Posted Sep 2, 2009 at 11:36AM by Ryan F. Listed in: Homebrew Applications, News Tags: media player, memory stick, nand, XMB
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The homebrew coders from Team VGT has dropped by our forums to release the first version of VGT Evolution, a homebrew application that features a new Mac style dock, transition effects between windows, information bar, two themes, file hider, battery info and more.

Details:
  • Developed in C.
  • Images and MP3 included inside the EBOOT.
  • There is the possibility to choose between 2 themes.
  • Bar like Mac Style (Rocket Dock, I think it's called).
  • There are some effects when you open a window.
  • The language is charged in function the one you have in XMB (by the moment Spanish and English).
  • "Scroll" and "Blink" messages.
  • If the prx aren't with the EBOOT, the homebrew won't start.
  • There's an information bar: User, and Battery info.
  • MP3 Sound in the bar and credits.
  • VGT Menu:
    • Change language.
    • Change theme.
    • Screenshot.
    • Exit to XMB.
    • Reboot PSP.
    • Shutdown PSP.
  • Functions:
    • USB Connection:
      • + MS.
      • + Flash0.
      • + Flash1.
      • + Flash2.
      • + Flash3.
    • Release space:
      • + Backup files.
      • + Release space.
      • + Restore files.
    • Backup:
      • + Nand.
      • + Ipl.
      • + Flash0.
      • + Flash1.
      • + Flash2.
      • + Flash3.
    • Flasher:
      • + THEME 1.
      • + THEME 2.
      • + THEME 3.
      • + THEME 4.
      • + THEME 5.
    • Xhide File (Hidder):
      • + Folders:
        • # PICTURE.
        • # PSP/PHOTO.
        • # MUSIC.
        • # MP_ROOT.
        • # VIDEO.
      • Files (1 level):
        • # PICTURE.
        • # PSP/PHOTO.
        • # MUSIC.
        • # VIDEO.
    • Launcher.
    • Pixel Fixer:
      • + Identify stuck pixels.
      • + Reparation Mode 1 (RGB).
      • + Reparation Mode 2 (RYB).
    • Chrono:
      • + Start.
      • + Pause.
      • + Stop.
      • + Reboot.
    • Update Version (version.txt):
      • + Backup version.txt.
      • + Restore version.txt.
      • + Update version to: 5.00, 5.02, 5.03, 5.50, 5.51, 5.55.
    • Battery:
      • + Normal Battery.
      • + Service Mode Battery.
      • + Autoboot battery.
      • + Dump eeprom.
      • + Restore eeprom.
    • Credits.
Installation:
  • Unrar the file .rar.
  • Copy "PSP" folder to your Memory Stick.
  • Launch the homebrew in "Game" Menu.
Developer's note:
  • Don't use Flash0 options in PSP's with ChickHEN.
  • All backups are saved in: ms0:/PSP/GAME/VGT Evolution/...
  • The theme files have to be in: ms0:/PSP/THEME/THEME1... THEME2... etc
  • Don't use battery options with PSP 3000 or 2000.



Download: VGT Evolution v1
Discuss: QJ.NET's PSP Development forums



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Comments [refresh]

by iamshadow - 2009-09-02 06:27
» This looks pretty cool!

Gonna try it out now

by LowsNameBrand - 2009-09-02 07:08
» hmmm...

Seems like a very nice shell ill have to give it a try seems very interesting and unique

by Pesepero - 2009-09-02 08:01
» :D

cannon rock hahah

good shell and good job

by Kotonoha - 2009-09-02 08:45
» -

Those transitions are the worse I have ever seen anywhere.



Also the entire thing is another example of Photoshop overkill slapped on to mediocre programming ability.

by Day Twelve - 2009-09-02 09:19
» Congratulations!

You have earned the title of "Massive Douchebag." Unfortunately, the internet already has too many *****s like you, and I will kindly have to ask you to leave. Please do have a nice day

by RaphaelDDL - 2009-09-02 12:03
» lol

I agree that the transitions are the worse i ever seen...But even with 'photoshop overkill', i liked



Why i say transitions are the worse? Slow, non-impressive and weird. If he just made a screen fading would be awesome... OR better, sSomething like the main screen getting all blurry and the selected option screen on top of that.

by zackfair_13 - 2009-09-02 13:00
» hello

if you dont think the shell is good enough for you, then why dont you try to make one of your own then? so that everyone may see your photoshop skills and also your choice of transitions

by iamshadow - 2009-09-02 14:23
» lol

on 5.00M33-6 it loads then exits straight to the XMB :(

by iamshadow - 2009-09-02 14:25
» ....

transitions do need some work...but photoshop overkill? i disagree with you on that...it looks great

by ThirstyCow - 2009-09-02 18:41
» Language

Not in English is it?

by M14_b2 - 2009-09-02 19:17
» Yes

It's in English, but we have to improve it. We do the translations the last day before the contest so we haven't much time.

by M14_b2 - 2009-09-02 19:21
» Solution

Have you put the prx files next to the EBOOT? We have tested a lot in 5.00 M33-6, and we hadn't any problems.

by pokerpoker - 2009-09-02 20:05
» no GAME5XX support?

sorry devs, i want to put it in GAME5XX folder but looks like u hardcoded prx locations so



"on 5.00M33-6 it loads then exits straight to the XMB :( "

by M14_b2 - 2009-09-02 22:13
» You can try

Have you tried to put them in this folder. If you put the prx next to the EBOOT, I think there won't be any problem ;)

by WiiRolled - 2009-09-02 23:22
» Still

IRShell is way superior

by tainogunslinger - 2009-09-02 23:57
» categories plugin

Are you using the game categories plugin?



Just wondering, because I use it and this wouldn't work when I put in any of my category folders but worked when I just left it in the GAME folder.



Also, you cannot launch games or apps if they are in category folders w/ this either.



Looks cool and all, but not really useful to me.



Dev- Good job though. Thanx.

by iamshadow - 2009-09-03 02:46
» yeah

game categories....oh well

by RaphaelDDL - 2009-09-03 08:36
» as i said

as i said, i liked the visuals, but if he could make the transition just like i told (just blurring the main)



@zackfair_13 Dude, dunno if the answer was for me but i made a critique but i suggested a solution. Then i'm trying to help improve the program, because i liked it. And if programming for psp was like programming a webpage, then i would happily make transitions and other stuff cooler with jQuery UI :)

by DJKMan - 2009-09-03 09:30
» ..

Agreed.



For now...

by zackfair_13 - 2009-09-03 13:00
» raphaelDDL

no the rep was for Kotonoha dude.

by Kotonoha - 2009-09-06 04:24
» -

If I could be bothered to set up a PSP dev environment, irShell would have been replaced long ago.



The secret is functionality and speed, not pointless kiddy graphics.

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