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The PSP homebrew scene has definitely been one of most successful ever. With the fiery determination of our great developers, we've continuously broken away from the li'l box we're being stuffed into. Like a Phoenix, the scene has repeatedly soared from the ashes of firmware updates, flying towards the horizon of hacks and homebrew. Pardon us for being too poetic about it, but it's hard not to get sentimental about something all of us could call our "own".
In honor of the efforts of the developers and of the ever-supportive PSPanatics that flock the scene, we've been dishing out nostalgic posts like our li'l trek to the PSP hacking history and our recollection of the top five PSP emulators we've had. It's not in any way leading to us just savoring the good ol' days 'cause the scene should be deemed as a "has been", but rather a sweet look from where we all came from so we could all eagerly await the imminent bright future.
In line with this, we've come up with a post focused on reliving some of the greatest and most efficient PSP applications around. Yep, PSP is a gadget primarily created for gaming, but our hardworking 'brewing icons have made it into something its original creators have failed to do - a true multimedia device.
With that, here's the top four of the PSP applications we've been held to witness:
Number 4: DickyDick1969's PiMPStreamer. The name (both of the developer and of his creation) oozes with the "cool" factor. It's something that generates more than a second look. And true enough, it's one of the more popular applications around. If you could pull off carrying those words, you're definitely made of "some stuff". A true blue (black, white, or pink) PSP user has enjoyed the wonders of this application, with videos streaming in your fingertips plus recent tweaks that allow it to have FLV and YouTube support, DickyDick1969's baby is a shoo-in in our list.
Read: [PiMPStreamer v0.76, latest version]
Download: [PiMPStreamer v0.76]
Number 3: Raf's PSPRadio. Raf's application left a mark that boosted his reputation in any decent PSP user's eyes. It's the best way to enjoy streaming radio music from your li'l but mean machine while on the go, and with various and useful plug-ins like Links2 web browser and AFKIM, you're guaranteed to have an earful of fun. After being featured in an issue of Go>Play magazine, PSPRadio has been furthered cemented as one of the coolest PSP apps ever.Read: [PSPRadio v 0.38.12 released]
Number 2: AhMan's iR Shell. Here's another gimme. The homebrewing wizard that is AhMan has continuously pulled out a lot of surprising iR Shell features out of his hat. Yes, it's been long established that his creation is the best organizational program/shell for the PSP. But to be able to fill it with upgrades such as the ability to stream files via WiFi or USB, Devhook support, ability to listen to music while playing homebrew, and a really kickass GUI, now that's almost a miracle.
Considering its humble beginnings (it was initially made to serve as AhMan's wireless controller to his Pentax camera), it truly has blossomed as the one most widely used PSP applications ever. Despite its numerous wonders, we believe it still falls short of the next in the list which is...
Read: [Ir Shell says farewell at v2.2]
Download: [iR Shell v2.2]
Number 1: Booster's DevHook. Now if there's anyone willing to debunk why this one's up here, we're all ears for you. (Insert crickets' chirping sound here.) Thought so. If there's one application that truly changed and reshaped the scene more than any other (add all the emulators in the comparison), that'll definitely be divine Booster's Device Hook. Heck, it's influential enough to catch Sony's ire!Truly, the wonders of DevHook allowed users to enjoy the best of both worlds - the homebrew goodness and the tempting features of higher firmwares. Some homebrew created ripples, but DevHook's comparable to waves (we'll save the Tsunami comparison for the 2.82 emulation). Although work has stalled and it's only able to emulate up to firmware 2.71 so far, the very reason that if offers the possibility of tricking the updates someday makes it more than deserving of the top spot!
Read: [Devhook's 2.71 emulation release]
There you have it. Our own li'l version of the application countdown. There are a lot of runner-ups for this list, but we judged them according to efficiency, popularity, and the way they have boosted the enjoyment of having a PSP. What do you think? Is our cool cast of apps justifiable enough to meet your standards for the homebrew hall of fame? Let us know through your comments. Keep the Phoenix's fire burning!
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It goes without saying that Devhook is the must-have app for any homebrew-enabled PSP!
portable vnc
So when do we get 2.82 devhook then?
you retard.. NEVER what dyou want a 2.82 devhook for? there are nooo benifits! just wait for 3.0 before sony blocks other opportunities
Devhook iRShell PSPRadio PiMPStreamer my actual list: Devhook iRShell SNES9xTYL gPSP im sure everyone has different opinions though
Finally a list I can agree with! Way to go QJ!
theres already a beta of 2.81 devhook going round dont no when it will be relased
theres already a beta of 2.82 devhook going round dont no when it will be relased
While I am happy to accept your list, I always sort my homebrew as -: 1. PSPRadio 2. Devhook 3. PimpStreamer 'cos that's the order I use them in most.
Well, that looks about right. Good job with the list. I also like PMPmod a lot, but I don't think it's as good as those 4. Oh, and "PSPantatics" should be spelled "PSPanatics" ;)
Ya I would add PMPMOD since jonny has done so much work and pimpstreamer wouldn't even be around without PMPMOD -PMPVLC is a nice app (also streams Video/Audio) -Portable vnc (ar is right, great app) -Luaplayer / python psp (great ways to get into scripting) Excluding emulators/games, I would say thats about it. Good job Qj posting about great old apps, the new people need to know about them.
I find bookr to be the second most used homebrew right after DevHook. And not for its PDF reading capabilities, but for the .txt ones. Reading ebooks on my PSP is awesome! http://bookr.sf.net/
we're talking about APPLICATIONS...not EMULATORS. If you read the whole post, qj alread did a top 5 PSP emulator article.
Very good list. 100 per cent ACK.
Actually, the Devhook beta can emulate 2.82+. They have enough methods for emulation of 3.00 however UMDs dont work on DevHook beta yet, hence no release has occurred
#4 and 5 are games, not applications. :P
but the first two are: devhook irshell for sure ;)
They are not games, they are emulators, which run games. I agree with this list, but would add Dark_Alex's Downgrader as well. Also, who ever heard of a top 4? Top 5 anyone?
hmm.. and what do you think devhook is? It's an Emulator.
Psp anime revolution v4 gens 2.0 psnesx devhook *illegal program*...not saying...heh heh heh and pretty soon gonna have the daedalus R8... since my mem stick is only a 1 gb i say i have alot of stuff considering its only 1 gig... i have Def Jam:FFNY takeover NFSMW and my UMD game so i can carry a max of 3 games in my 1 gb mem stick and plus all my genesis and super nintendo games
Well Devhook, Pimpstreamer and PSPRadio all launch through iRShell for me. and 2.71 SE-B" killed off all remnants of Devhook yesterday anyway so I guess that makes iRShell #1 automaticly
my list= - devhook - portable vnc - pimpstreamer - 1.5 update
pspradio is the best. end of discussion
GO DEVHOOK!! Best PSP app ever!
sure we all like the list but top 4? why not top 5? thats stupid and lazy
WHY NOT TOP 10? 20? OR TV FAVOURITE THE TOP 100???
irshell sux, pspradio rox imo..
I wonder if anyone can recommend a better Internet browser than LINKS2. It doesn't redirect links properly on fanfiction.net. I have to off the PSP and go into 2.71's Sony Browser instead. I own a TA-082 original 2.6 Factory firmware PSP. So I upgraded to ver 2.71 and am using HenC. Goodness knows when Crisis Core comes out and ends up being firmware 2.82 or higher I am going to buy a second hand PSP just so I can upgrade it and start playing just for that game.
psp suxx but this writer's good...
iRShell sucks? clearly you're unaware of the POWER it has. I mean wow dude, wow what a silly statment.
The PSP dosnt suck, its just your reflection, turn the damn thing on. Oh, wait, u cant turn anything or anybody on.
pimpstreamer definately desreves to be #2, in my mind. It's great how I can watch streamed vids. It's used by me more than any other app up there, but I do think devhook is really the best hands down
iRShell is good, but too bad the Wi-Fi file transfer is buggy as hell. Try copying a folder containing nested folders with the same name inside, like uoOgranizer. It makes a mess of your file system. Sometimes copying a folder will send not the folder, but all files contained inside instead, basically filling up your GAME folder with files instead of the folder. You can't quit now AhMan, we need an update! Please? ;)
is a 2.80 downgrader going to be released soon????
Devhook, it saved my TA-082 from becoming a piece of *****, and I would also throw DAX in there since he made all of that possible, I know he is not a program but he is just awesome ;) BTW shut the fuc* up carlito, fuc*en n00b
Lol yeah i was just thinking that, top 4? Quite a out-of-the-blue number sorta like "Oh lets just make a top 7 while we're at it"
PMP Mod v2.02 PeP-Viewer 0.7 Bookr - Book Reader Map This GPS Edition
device hook is the greatest app ever I don't think we'll see one this good again
i just bought a new psp i dont know how to get videos on it..could you pls helpme and sendyour reply to veroshar8800@yahoo.com...........there is no connection to the internet for psp in my country
love to say that DEVHOOK is the best, i can play most of games with it, gpSP and Nester also good as well :) thanks to all creater, u r genius
I don't have WiFi so there's no use of getting PSPRadio... About Pimpstreamer, can you stream stuff from your computer using ad-hoc? I'd love to use Pimpstreamer but I have no WiFi, and one time I was playing multiplayer PSP with my friend and my mom's laptop detected it as a wireless network so I'm thinking maybe they can connect ;). My top 4 list would be: 1)DevHook 2)IRShell 3)gPSP 4)Snes9xTYL 0.4.2me By the way, can IRShell be used to communicate with a PC adhoc, because I really want to stream Homebrew/Music/Movies/etc to my PSP :)
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