Few things make a contest more exciting than having lots of entries against which to pit your own. That's probably why homebrew developer danzel came up with a new torrent client application for the PlayStation Portable entitled CTorrentPSP. If torrents are your thing, feel free to check out the details after the jump.


Download: CTorrentPSP

Download: CTorrentPSP source

Loved Daedalus R13 from StrmnNrmn? If you ever wished you could be a part of one of the Sony PlayStation Portable's most popular emulator development projects, here's your chance: StrmnNrmn is opening a competition for everyone who wants to design background and icons for the next versions of Daedalus. There's no cash prize, but full credit and fulfillment could be yours. Read on and see how you can help.

The contest details for Daedalus follow after the jump!

The most recent version of CSP Development Studio by PSP homebrew developer ManiacX was supposed to be the last, but it had issues that made ManiacX release a patch even after retiring from the development scene. CSP Development Studio version 3.1 fixes several bugs that v3.0 had troubles with.

CSP Development Studio is a Windows-based application for aspiring developers who want to make homebrew for the Sony PlayStation Portable. Installation is very easy, since you'll only have to run an executable file that installs the PSP homebrew app.

ManiacX didn't include a Readme file in the download, but provided a changelog on his release thread in the QJ.Net Forums. Here are the changes for v3.1:

• No more double dots when adding new files
• First line of code not covered up by plugins menu anymore
• Fixed all bugs related to text editor
• Fixed bug stopping psplink from working properly
• Fixed about page message
• Fixed Web Browser Bugs
• Added ads (Can be disabled. See below)

ManiacX made it clear that this isn't a new version but just a patch for version 3.0 of the homebrew app CSP Development. Those who intent to use this patch should first install version 3.0.

Download: CSP Development Studio v3.1 (patch for v3.0)
Visit: QJ.NET PSP Homebrew Development Forums

Weltall has successfully ported TyRaNID's Remotejoy and Screenshots prx to work with the custom firmware 3.71 M33. This was done because the homebrew developer pointed out that the last Remotejoy build made use of the wrong switches and required psplink to run the application.

This release is a essentially a rebuild of both programs for compatibility with the 3.71 kernel due to the amount of changes done. The code has been cleaned up and various bugfixes were implemented which removes the previous problems of not being able to start games and the various lines that would pop up on the screen for no apparent reason.

So try out this version if you're using 3.71 M33. It seems to be working perfectly fine and should not interfere with other programs you're running on your PSP.

Download: RemoteJoy and Screenshot prx for 3.71 M33
Visit: QJ.NET PSP Development Forums

Let's say, for example, that your PSP's screen is broken but you still want to play games with it. What are you going to do? Buy a new one? Maybe in the past that's what we're going to do but this application has the potential to change all that.

Homebrew developer DeMoN X passed by QJ.Net PSP forums today and released Remotejoy GUI v1. Just like we said, this application lets users display the PSP screen on the computer making it possible to run games even in full screen.

Basically, the program uses plugins "psplink.prx" and "remotejoy.prx" via the Recovery Menu. Then certain .bat files can be called to view games in a window or full screen, and another for both with FPS display.

DeMoN X said that this is an initial release and as such, you might encounter some problems especially when you have other .prx files running. Also, the coder mentioned that not all games are compatible with Remotejoy GUI so you might have to do some trial and error.

Remotejoy GUI v1 should be used on custom firmware 3.40 OE-A only. You will also be needing Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 with this. The developer thinks that it might run on earlier custom firmwares but they haven't been tested as of yet.

Please take note as well that your PSP will lock up if a game uses a certain call to load files or directories off the memory stick that is incompatible with PSPLink.

Download: Remotejoy GUI v1
Download: Microsoft .Net Framework 2.0
View: QJ PSP Development Forum

After what seemed like a long hiatus, homebrew developer David Rudie came out anew and released an improved version of WiFiController for the PlayStation Portable (PSP). The program is based from Mikko Mononen's original controller program for the PSP.

WiFiController for PSP v0.4.3 runs in kernel mode so it should work fine on firmwares 1.0, 1.5, 2.5, and 2.6. Also, David Rudie mentioned that this should also work with CFW 3.x OE-x provided that you use v1.00 of this program for this. Changes since the last release include:

v0.4.3

• Renamed WiFiController.exe to WiFiServer.exe so it won't be confused for the actual PSP application itself.
• Added the ability to act as up to 4 separate controllers.
• Extended the life of some messages by 1 second. (This isn't in the CHANGES file itself.)
  

v0.4.2

• Rewrote some functions to clean up code more.
• Shortened all message displays by 1 second.

v0.4.1 (Never publicly released)

• Fixed configuration selection menu.
• Changed invert combo to L+R+SELECT.
• Renamed SocketTest.exe to WiFiController.exe

v0.4

• Cleaned up code some more and removed old header files not used anymore.
• Added ability to select which WLAN configuration to use.
• L+R+START now inverts analog Y in case some games don't support it.
• Probably new bugs introduced.

WiFiController v0.4.3 and the GPG signature files can be downloaded directly from David Rudie's personal site (his request) via the Read link below. And to set records straight, for what purposes it may serve, the developer doesn't know Mikko Mononen or the authors of PPJoy.

PSP homebrew coder and QJ.Net Forum resident pspballer07 has apparently been busy for the past few days, as another update for the PSP C++ IDE application is released. For the non-coders wondering what this homebrew does, it's described as a PC-based Development Environment for coding in C++ for the PSP.

Version 1.6 (this version) carries a new Screen Designer feature - see the screenshot to the right for reference. One important note the author mentions regarding this is that "There is a glitch when adding text in the Screen Designer. Long sentences won't show all of it on the Screen Designer but it will show all of it on the PSP!"

As for the rest of the changes from version 1.5:

• Tab indents now work. (So you don't have to space all your indents)
• Added "Insert->Screen Designer"! Cool feature and make sure you read the help to learn to use it.
• Added "Tools->Copy Images from Screen Designer" so you can copy the images you used with screen designer to your PSP.
• Added more in help menu
• Added "Goto->Line" to make up for the lack of line numbering.
• New Template Added to be used with Screen Designer! "Graphics Template"
  

One future update the author plans to include is support for PSPLink (aka PSPHost). Guys looking for further details for PSP IDE C++ v1.6 may want to visit pspballer07's release thread over at the Qj.Net Forums. Make sure to read the README file in the bundle for other important details. Also make sure to have the proper .NET framework installed. With that said, enjoy the download!

Download: PSP C++ IDE v1.6 with Screen Designer
Download: Microsoft .NET Framework
Visit: QJ's PSP Development Forum

Homebrew coder Gunner dropped by our forums today and posted that he is currently working on a new application called Frapsp that will allow users to capture and record game video footage. In case you've noticed, that is what exactly AdePSP's ScreenVideo Capture Module does.

However, Gunner added that he's gunning for a proper capture as well as a better and faster application than SVC. Frapsp is still in its early stages but the owner assures that it doesn't freeze the game. The games may run slower at times but he's working on it, Gunner added.

Frapsp currently uses usbhostfs.prx and psplink.prx butt he plans on including usb host into the plugin. Good luck to Gunner on his Frapsp! We are sure that the community will be there the moment you release this application.

Proof of Concept Video 1

See the other videos after the jump!

 

Due to a very annoying bug in the app, it took Sammy Fatnassi quite a while to update his homebrew app for the PSP called PSP Kanji. And just in case you weren't able to catch the v1.0 release, here's a quick primer: PspKanji is a Kanji-learning software for the PSP which will teach you basic Kanji, Hirigana, and Katakana.

You'll be able to create Kanji/Hirigana/Katakana lists as well as practice the proper pronunciation for the words. It'll also test your Japanese knowledge via the flashcard quizzes, which will ask you to translate English words to Japanese. And like Fan's Japanese Dictionary, Sammy's PspKanji can also be used as a Kanji dictionary of sorts.

So anyway, Sammy wants to give a shout out to the following people for helping him out with this app: The Ps2dev for the cooperation and support one find therein, Tyranid for PspLink, James Breen, for the Kanji dictionary compilation (KanjiDic) and for making this software possible. We here at QJ should probably start learning some Japanese ourselves, it'll definitely help us understand those scans we feature every now and then, eh?

Oh, and I almost forgot, for installation instructions, version history, and other important whatnots, click on the read link below. And as always, check out the all-important readme file for anything else you'd want/need to know. That said, go on and...

Download: [PspKanji v2.0 Alpha]

And if you thought v1.9 was the last version of this incredibly useful app, well then, you're so wrong. danny_kay1710 has just upgraded PSPHost to v2.0.

PSPHost (formerly known as PSPLink) is a graphical interface support for NETHOSTFS, USBHOSTFS, PiMPStreamer, and WiFi Controller. Like we said, it's darn useful.

The dev says there are no new features added to this latest version, but two major bug fixes have been made.

• The biggest one (bug fix) being the simple fact that on a lot of computers (mine not included) NETHOST would not stay running, it would close straight away after enabling it.
• Other fix was the timer for detecting servers was slowed down to stop using as many resources.

danny_kay1710's hoping that these bug fixes would make PSPHost v2.0 a stable enough version for him to be able to start adding new features to the app. He also says that the PSP Pack from V1.8 can be used.

Thanks to danny_kay1710 - he even saw fit to tell us QJ folks about his wonderful program himself!

Download: [PSPHost v2.0]
Download: [PSPHost v1.8]