A new version of SHELL, Arnold's next generation PSP XMB replacement, is now out folks, bringing a whole new set of features and bug fixes. It also comes with its own plugin package, which you can also download below.

 

Changelog:

• Enabled ISO and CSO loading on compatible firmwares.
• Added Audio Player! You can now listen to music throughout SHELL and control it. Currently, only basic controls are supported.
• Increased accessible devices including the ISO directory and browsing the PSP memory stick/system storage in general. You can store your games, homebrew, apps anywhere in your system and they all can be launched!
• YouTube via GoTube!
• PSP IRC built in
• Instant Messenger Client Built in!
• SensMe built in!
• Improved SHELL LINK handling. Less crashing and errors in detecting true SHLK links.
• Homebrew display now has audio too!
• Fixed bug that audio would be stopped when browsing Game Menu.
• Fixed a few bugs in the media browser and game browser.
• Changes in wallpaper setting. Turning it on and off is now immediate and does not require a reload of SHELL
• Fixed a bug in the audio playback where two audio streams get loaded simultaneously.
• Fixed bug in game audio when loaded.
• Fixed a bug where configuration was not saved during quitting of SHELL.
• Fixed a bug where quitting a game or homebrew would not return to SHELL.
• Enabled more memory on supported models.

Key features of the app:

• SHELL is a platform for development for developers - Build plugins, load apps all from within SHELL
• SHELL is a wonderful world for users to customise! Be it via APPS, PLUGINS, LINKS, THEMES!
• Calling all themers! Customise to your heart's content!
• Multi-language system. Translate to ANY language you want (just make sure it's UTF8).
• Multi-audio format support! MORE than the XMB! Plays various audio files: MP2, MP3, MP4, M4A, AA3, AT3, FLAC, AIF, AIFF, AU, WMA, WAV
• No need to Game Categories! Just put your apps in folders like on a computer and it can be as deep as you want it!
• No need to change X / O for confirm in Recovery. Just change it in SHELL and it's instant!
• SHELL LINKS - SHLK Links - Shortcuts to ANY app on your PSP. Simply fill in some details for a SHLK and see it appear in the SHELL Menu!
• SHELL PLUGINS (yep. PRXs - Developers!!! If you can't join Genesis and still want to join, make a plugin for SHELL!!)
• SHELL SDK and samples included DEVELOPERS, START CODING NOW!!
• If a feature is missing, just load the XMB! (eventually, this won't be needed as SHELL will have everything plus MORE!)
• Note: To exit the Launched XMB, hold "L + SELECT + START".

As an added treat, Arnold also released the SHELL Plugins Pack v1, which according to the dev is "a small package of two basic but useful plugins. These demonstrate the basics of the SHELL SDK system. These plugins may be updated or expanded in the future." It includes a USBPlugin4SHELL and PowerPlugin4SHELL.

Both apps are the devs entry for the ongoing PSP Genesis Competition 2011. If you want more PSP apps, you can head over to our DL section to enjoy some fresh new brews.

Thanks to Light_AleX for posting this one up in our forums!

Download: SHELL v0.73

Download: SHELL Plugins Pack v1

Via [Wololo]

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