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Sony PSP 3000 Hacked Thanks to Datel Battery Peripheral

Nerd Grind — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:39:50 +0000

The PSP 3000 has finally been hacked, thanks to Datel and their new battery peripheral. Datel’s Lite Blue Tool boots the handheld console into service mode, where users can downgrade to earlier, cracked firmwares. The PSP 3000 model had been proving notoriously difficult to hack, until now. Datal’s Lite Blue Tool can be purchased for $29.99.

Hackers take whole two days to hack PSP 5.0 firmware

Nerd Grind — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 14:53:40 +0000

The Sony PSP just received its fifth major firmware upgrade the other day. The upgrade, among other things, allows users to access the PlayStation store to download goodies directly on to the popular portable. Well, it remained hack free for a paltry two days before the illustrious "Dark_Alex" hacked into it. He changed the code to make it safe for homebrew enthusiasts to receive the update without losing programs or data. Wait, that doesn’t sound very dark. Next he is going to hack it so it helps old ladies cross the street and retrieves cats from trees. Thanks Alex!

Go!Messenger and Go!Explore

Nerd Grind — Wed, 22 Aug 2007 23:13:02 +0000

Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) unveiled Go!Messenger, the wireless communications package and the Go!Explore, the new Satellite Navigation package all for PSP, due for release in January 2008.

With the very latest in VOIP technology, PSP users can now keep in touch with each other, for free, from any wireless internet connection.

â€œGo!Messenger is adding unique communication functionalities to all the existing multimedia experiences,â€ said Stephane Hareau, PSP European Marketing Manager, “enabling more than 8.5 Million PSP users across the SCEE region to communicate with each other, through Video or Voice chat.”
â€œBringing GPS navigation to PSP is simply fantastic and shows again the unrivalled potential of PSP,â€ said Stephane Hareau, PSP European Marketing Manager, Sony Computer Entertainment Europe. â€œDeveloped in collaboration with key companies TeleAtlas and NavNGo, the market leaders in the map data and Navigation software industry, Go!Explore offers the best and most innovative In-Car and Pedestrian GPS navigation experience. With the ability to use 3D city maps and even 3D landmarks in certain key cities, GPS on PSP is a totally unique experience.â€

PSP Lite Colors

Nerd Grind — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 04:01:27 +0000

In case the exiosting colors of black, silver, and white, were not to your liking, Sony announced that it is adding three metallic pastel shades of Rose Pink, Lavender Purple, and Blue.

September’s PSP To Replace Current Model

Nerd Grind — Sun, 15 Jul 2007 23:13:17 +0000

Hold off on buying a PSP! Sony announced the coming-in September new $199 PSP will still include the 4.3-inch LCD and UMD, but is 33 percent lighter, 19 percent slimmer, has sped up game load times and improved battery life. You will also be able to play your PSP games on a big screen TV.

So wait until September or you will just get yesterday’s news.

FCC Approval for PSP 2001

Nerd Grind — Sat, 14 Jul 2007 18:08:40 +0000

Sony’s "PSP-2001," has passed its FCC inspection. This version will only be able to output game video via component, while UMD and Memory Stick movies get composite output as well.Â Â Â full FCC file

Sony Put PSP on Weight Training, Adds Video Out

Nerd Grind — Wed, 11 Jul 2007 20:25:38 +0000

The new PSP will be lighter (by 33%, not so shabby), slimmer (19%), faster, and the battery will last longer. Sounds like Sonyâ€™s put the PSP on a serious training program. They also added video out, to allow playing on the big screen. Available in September.

zCover Apple Keyboard Protectors

Nerd Grind — Wed, 11 Jul 2007 13:51:41 +0000

Stop living in the past and ditch that old pocket protector man, the keyboard is what needs protecting these days. Keyboards around the world are being kept pristine by zCovers Type On Keyboard Skins that are available in an assortment of yummy colors.

As a 2007 Macworld Awards Best of Show its no surprise that zCovers keyboard skins are specially made to protect MacPro, G5, PowerBook, MacBook, MacBook Pro and wireless keyboards.

ZCovers also offers its protection and style to gadgets such as the Ipod, BlackBerry, Sidekick, PSP and more.

Specs:

zCover silicone skins are crafted from non-toxic, durable high-grade silicone rubber. It is safe.
Ultra thin (0.6mm) skin touch feeling, durable,
Made of 100% high grade silicone,
Multicolor and glow-in-dark fashionable design,
Full shock-absorbing, tear-resistant protection,
Molded to specifically fit every point,
removable easy on and off for cleaning,
Stays in place and does not shift around.

Infamous PSP modder Retires

Nerd Grind — Tue, 03 Jul 2007 18:32:20 +0000

Dark AleX, a modder responsible for several well-known PSP hacks, has called it quits after being accosted a few too many times by Sony personnel. Dark AleX gave a short message on his website explaining that modding has been taking too much of his time, and with persistence from Sony, found himself unable to continue.

"I think it is up to users to make the correct decisions about how to use my software," says Alejandro. "I believe in the presumption of innocence, unlike the media companies."

*Photo courtesy of Engadget.com*

“Manhunt 2″ Banned By The BBFC

Nerd Grind — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 22:26:40 +0000

The adult-rated video game, "Manhunt 2" for PS2, PSP and Wii, has been banned in Britain for "sadistic violence." This decision was made by the British Board of Film Classification, who also had issues with the Grand Theft Auto series. The game will be therefore illegal if supplied anywhere in Britain. Unsurprisingly, this decision prompted one American family to campaign for the ban in America, as well, although no officially moves have been made.

"An "Adults Only" rating is the only way to limit children’s exposure to this unique combination of horrific violence and interactivity," group co-founder Susan Linn said in a statement.

Ladies and gentlemen, I implore you. Adults are not children. Do not treat them as such. If adults cannot handle the supposed realistic violence depicted in a video game, then by all reason. they should not be playing it. But do not deny the rest of the playing community from being able to enjoy it if they so choose. And furthermore, give your children a little more credit. Chances are they too know a video game is just that.

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