PSP Emulator

The JPCSP emulator is a Java emulator for the Playstation Portable (PSP).

PSP emulation is still relatively new with few emulators that can play more than a few games, however the JPCSP team have begun well.

If you wish to experiment or make your own PSP 'homebrew' games or demos then having the JPCSP emulator to develop on is a useful development tool.

The JPCSP is a young emulator with a fledgling community - but it is growing and development is continuing. They have recently ported the Java version of the emulator to C++ so that should enable people with less able PC hardware to use the system at decent speeds. Or that is the hope. This review is for the Java version, but it is encouraging to see further development to improve the performance of the emulator.

Configuration of the JPCSP Emulator

The demos that come with the download all work straight away after installation with no additional configuration.
The configuration options are simple in that they are mostly to do with experimental features, compatibility features (that is, tweaking these one at a time to try to find a combination that will work with a particular game), or setting your preferred controls setup.
You don't need to know the terminology or jargon to try tweaking the compatibility features. Just make sure you take a note of the settings before you start tweaking them so that you can get back to where you were before you started. Since everything is emulated is is incredibly unlikely that you will do damage to your PC by changing the settings - all that will happen is the game will not work correctly. Just restart the emulator, reset the settings to what they were, load the emulated software then try again.

Summary

I was pleasantly surprised by the JPCSP emulator. I didn't know what to expect - but it runs well although it is still a little rough around the edges (it shows its youth). If the JPCSP emulator gets more development work I think it will become a great tool for demo makers, homebrew developers and emulation enthusiasts alike.

Installation 9/10 (you need to install the latest Java runtime first)

Configuration 9/10 (nothing much to do, except tweaks for compatibility)

Compatability 6/10 (homebrew/demos work without a hitch, compatible games list is growing)

Overall 8/10

How To Install and Run the JPCSP Emulator

 The 'in a nutshell' things you have to do to get the JPCSP emulator installed and running:

• Ensure your PC hardware is up to the task (see hardware requirements below)
• Get the latest Java Runtime (since this emulator works on Java)
• download the Official JPCSP emulator
• Run the emulator (making sure java is setup correctly)

More detail below on how to achieve these steps.

PC Hardware Requirements

The JPCSP emulator for the PSP runs on Java. This means that it will run slightly slower than an emulator written in C/C++. This slowdown will only be significant if you have older hardware. If you own older hardware you may wish to look elsewhere for your free PSP emulation needs.
The JPCSP emulator is being developed and its performance will improve over time (not to mention their C/C++ port of the emulator which will also help).
If you have a machine with the following specs (or there about) you will be able to run the emulator easily:

• XP/Vista 32bit/64bit
• CPU – Intel Core 2 Duo @3.2ghz or better
• GPU – Nvidia GeForce 8600GT or better (or equivalent e.g. ATI HD2600) (if 3d games)
• 512MB (1GB RAM on Vista)

Some games may still give poor frame rates - but as the JPCSP emulator matures so will the performance of the emulator.


Download Links

-Lates PSP Emulator

PSP Custom Firmware 6.xx Pro-B10

This is the New Custom Firmware (CFW) 6.60 Pro B-10 for all PSP Models.
This is a Light CFW (LCFW) so this will work on PSP 3000 and Go.

Installation for PSP 1000 and 2000

-After Downloading the files and extracting them you should see a CIPL folder, FastRecovery folder and a PROUPDATE folder. Take the PROUPDATE and CIPL flasher folders and place them in the ms0:/PSP/GAME folder for either OFW or CFW install and then exit USB mode. On the XMB run the PRO UPDATE and then let it reboot, once you've done that, run the CIPL flasher, if you have one installed already, reinstall it and your done you now have CFW 6.60PRO B-10

Installation for PSP 2000 V2, 3000 and GO

-After Downloading the files and extracting them, take the PROUPDATE folder and place it in the ms0:/PSP/GAME folder as well as the FastRecovery Folder. then exit USB mode and go to the PSP XMB. Run the PRO UPDATE and then let it reboot. After that use the Fast Recovery as your recovery menu and plugin manager.


Download Link:

-6.60 Pro-b10

PSP Custom Firmware 6.xx ProMod-B10

This is only a MOD of the PRO-CFW.

I know there is no such of a difference but there are a few changes to it.

Changelog

-Ability to enable or disable vsh menu
-Recovery menu - configuration - use vsh menu
-Hold R and start Fast Recovery
-Ability to enable/disable Parental Control for game backups (ISO and CSO)
-Optimized default settings
-Ability to reset CFW settings
-Hold L and start FastRecovery
-IrShell blocked from games (issue 197)
-Fixed text files in /seplugins folder

Installation of the CFW:

-Copy the Fast Recovery & the Pro Updater to ms0: /PSP/GAME/...

-Starts the Pro Updater confirm (with X)

-Fast Recovery, start it always, then if  your PSP is completely switched or Freezes.

NOTE:

-This are only for PSP 1000 and 2000

Download LINKS

-6.60 ProMod-B10

-6.39 ProMod-B10

-6.35 ProMod-B10

-6.20 ProMod-B10

PSP Custom Firmware 6.60 ME and LME 1.8

Finally ! There's an update from Neur0n , including the recovery menu and the bug fixes :D

It's the Light Speed Final CFW

CFW 6.60 Minimum Edition for 01g, 02g model by neur0n

What is this?

-This is CFW that workrs on PSP1000 and PSP2000.

The degree of stability is still unknown.
Please test it on your own and refer to different people's test reports.

From 4.01M33 - OK
From 5.00M33 - OK
From 5.50GEN - OK(may need to edit version.txt)
From 5.50Prometheus - OK(may need to edit version.txt)
From 6.20TN-D - OK
From 6.37ME - Error
From 6.38ME - OK
From 6.39ME - OK
From 6.20PRO-B4 - Error
From 6.35PRO-B4 - Error
From 6.20PRO-B5 - OK
From 6.35PRO-B5 - OK
From 6.39PRO-B6 - OK

How to Install
First, you need to install CFW or HEN (Exploiter) in your PSP.

1. copy UPDATE folder at ms0:/PSP/GAME/.
2. Put 6.60 official update at ms0:/PSP/GAME/UPDATE/660.PBP, or let the program download it for you can use a wifi connection.
3. Run installer from xmb.
4.Press the × button appears with the "Press X to start the update.", To begin the installation.

Appears as if "Battery has to be at least at 78", can not be installed, please charge until the battery power is 78% or more. In addition, you can also skip the warning to start button while holding down the L button + /\.

5.Since official updater to start and follow the installation instructions.

Please make sure that when you return to the XMB and the installation is complete, the system software of System Settings - - body information it has not been configured to"6.60 ME-1.8".

Features

-Hold R trigger and turn on the psp, you can enter recovery menu.
-Hold Home button and turn on the psp, you can Boot OFW.

About translating the recovery menu

To translate the recovery ,create a text file in ms0:/seplugins/xx_recovery.txt or flash1:/xx_recovery.txt .

"xx" is the language code of your language.

es - spanish
en - english
fr - french
de - german
it - italian
ja - japanese
ko - korean
nl - netherlands
pt - portuguese
ru - russian
ch1 - chinese simplified
ch2 - chinese traditional

Vsh Menu: ms0:/seplugins/xx_vshmnu.txt
To use custom font in Recovery Menu, put font data at ms0:/seplugins/xx_ftable.bin.("xx" is the language code)

History

v1.8
-QuickFix version of the game because there was some bug can not start
v1.7
- Fixed a freeze bug when enter sleep with SpeedUpMs option is Enabled.
-Added a Text color option in Recovery menu.
-Refactor code.
v1.6
-Change CPU clock from 199/99 to 200/100.;
-Update VshMenu. Now you can use translate text.
-Fixed a ISO size when dump it through USB in XMB.
v1.5
-Added a 199/99 CPU clock.
-Fixed a bug in VshMenu when save config.
-Optimizing the patch.
v1.4
-Fixed USB Connect in Recovery menu.(05g only).
-Update VshMenu.
v1.3
-Added Backup/Restore Netconfig option in Recovery menu.
-Fixed a bug when Use VshMenu while using RemotePlay, Skype, 1seg and PSN-store.
v1.2
-Update RecoveryMenu.
-Added a 166/83 CPU clock.
v1.1
-Update version.txt loading. Now you can load txt from ms0:/seplugins/version.txt.
-Update NidResolver for FuSa_SD.prx.
v1
-Fixed a bug in sctrlHENPatchSyscall.
beta3
-Fixed a bug when use Normal_driver.
-Fixed a bug when selece Video on XMB.
beta2
-Fixed a bug when execute converted PS1.
beta
-First release.

DOWNLOAD Links :

-6.60 ME 1.8

-6.60 LME 1.8

For any problems , wrong , messed up or deleted links , kindly report so I can update or fix them.

PSP CFW 6.60 ME-1.6

This is the New Custom Firmware (CFW) 6.60ME 1.6 for PSP 1000, 2000 models. There is also a Light CFW (LCFW) for PSP 2000v2, 3000 and PSP Go and the link will be posted below. I give a brief on how to install the LCFW but i will make a video for it soon on a PSP Go.

CFW: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=QEJ85BH3

LCFW: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=5Z8ZJ8XF

OFW: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=I9RHV7BY

After downloading the file for whatever PSP model you have, extract the files to your desktop or open them using an extraction program. You will see the Release 6.60ME folder and then open it. Inside will be the leda folder and the UPDATE folder.

Step 1: Attach the PSP via USB and open the Memory Stick (MS) and on the root of the MS create a folder, If you haven't already, called "seplugins" (NO QUOTES) and open it. Open the Leda folder in the extracted files and you will see a leda.prx and a readme.txt. Take the leda.prx and drag that into the seplugins folder. If you have a previous one in there, replace it with the new one. Now on the PSP seplugins folder create a new txt document called "game" and open that and type in it "ms0:/seplugins/leda.prx 1" or if PSP Go type "ef0:/seplugins/leda.prx 1" for the LCFW and exit and save.

Step 2: Go back to the MS root on the PSP and open the the PSP folder and then the GAME folder and from the extracted files take the UPDATE folder and copy that into ms0:/PSP/GAME and thats it.
NOTE: If you are updating from a lower CFW than 6.60, Download the OFW 6.60.PBP and place that in the UPDATE folder inside ms0:/PSP/GAME.

Step 3: Exit everything and now run the installer from the XMB and your done

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v1.6
– Change CPU clock from 199/99 to 200/100.;
– Update VshMenu. Now you can use translate text.
– Fixed a ISO size when dump it through USB in XMB.

– What is this?–

This is CFW work on PSP1000 and PSP2000.
The degree of stability is still unknown.
Please test it on your own and refer to different people’s test reports.

From 4.01M33 -> OK
From 5.00M33 -> OK
From 5.50GEN -> OK(may need to edit version.txt)
From 5.50Prometheus -> OK(may need to edit version.txt)
From 6.20TN-D -> OK
From 6.37ME -> Error
From 6.38ME -> OK
From 6.39ME -> OK
From 6.20PRO-B4 -> Error
From 6.35PRO-B4 -> Error
From 6.20PRO-B5 -> OK
From 6.35PRO-B5 -> OK
From 6.39PRO-B6 -> OK

– Features –

Hold R trigger and turn on the psp, you can enter recovery menu.
Hold Home button and turn on the psp, you can Boot OFW.

PSP CFW God-V

This is the New GOD-V Custom Firmware (CFW) for All PSP models including PSP Go. You can use this on 6.60, 6.39, 6.35 and 6.20 Official Firmware (OFW) or Custom Firmware (CFW). After downloading the file provided, proceed with the following.

Link: http://www.mediafire.com/?pfe6tegb9xk9ge4

Step 1: Extract files and you will see the following folders: 6.60 GOD V, 6.39 GOD V, 6.35 GOD V and 6.20 GOD V.. Open the folder for your firmware and inside you will see 3 folders "Permanent", "GOD" and "FRecovery".

Step 2: For PSP 1000 and 2000v1 models, copy the GOD and the Permanent folders to ms0:/PSP/GAME folder and exit from usb mode. For PSP 2000v2, 3000 and PSP GO models, copy the GOD and FastRecovery folders to ef0:/PSP/GAME folder and exit from usb mode.

Step 3: Run the Permanent and after that is the GOD from GAME on the PSP for 1000 and 2000v1 models and your done. On the PSP 2000v2, 3000 and PSP GO Models Run the GOD from GAME and then set up your settings and use Fast Recovery incase that your PSP Crashes and your done.

NOTE: DO NOT USE PERMANENT ON MODELS HIGHER THAN PSP 2000v2

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Features :
-Ultimate VSH Menu (Special Colors).
-Recovery Menu (For Perma. When Rebooting And Holding [R])(No Perma. via VSH Menu)(Updated Graphics).
-POPSLoader v5 For PSX Games.
-Iso/Cso Drivers :.
-Fast Recovery For Non Hackable PSP's.
-Made IPL(Permanent) For Hackable PSP's bY Dark_Alex.
-New Fixed PSP Eboot Fast Installer.
-All Vshctrl,Installer,Permanent,Satelite,GODriver Bugs Fixed.
-Perma Patch For 6.20 (Permanent).
-Fixed : Error When Pressing [R] And restarting to recovery menu mode.
-Added Credits !
-Added Licence Protection.
-All The Contents Of The PRO-B Firmware Clearly Removed , Now It IS Fully Clear And Homemade From The Begin.

NEW:
Internet Browser Bug Fix
Game Categories (CAT_ISO) isn't listed as folder Fix
ISO/CSO Bug Fix
1.5 kernel Fix
366/183 CPU Clock Faster Added
PSP Slim Colors For PSP FAT Fix
Recovery Menu Bug Fix
Updated Graphics Fix
Updated Colors For VSH & Recovery Menu Also Some Bugs Fixed
POPSLoader v5 For PSX Games : Error With Cheats Plugins Fix
Permanent Loader Fix (Only For 1000/2000 Hackable)
Added KHBBS Plugin
Added VSH Menu Seplugins Manager (PPREFS) by horoi01
Added VSH Menu UMD_Dumper by takka
Added VSH Menu SCREENSHOT (PRXShot) by Codestation
Added The Ability To Run Your (Menu)Seplugin From Flash0 (Remove the Flash0 Protection for the recovery menu,connect flash0 with the usb and put your seplugin named (yourp.prx).

Works With: 6.20 [1g, 2g, 3g, 4g, 5g, 7g] 6.35 [1g, 2g, 3g, 4g, 5g, 7g, 9g] 6.39 [1g, 2g, 3g, 4g, 5g, 7g, 9g, 11g] 6.60 [1g, 2g, 3g, 4g, 5g, 7g, 9g, 11g]


NOTES :

This is not FAKE or hex edit cfw !
It is not only color change !
It is updating every week !
As we Know Coldbird Leave the psp scene and PRO-B CFW stops Here , So , The next cfw is GOD , IT IS LIKE PRO AND i am updating it every week , more versions , and a lot of bug fixes will come out all time also new features !

I will never PUBLISH the Source Code Cause it is not OPEN SOURCE And All The Contents Of The PRO-B Firmware Clearly Removed , Now It IS Fully Clear And Homemade From The Begin And Licenced.

PSP CFW Pro B-10

This is the New Custom Firmware (CFW) 6.60PRO B-10 for all PSP Models.
This is also Light CFW (LCFW) so this will work on PSP 3000 and Go.

PSP 1000 and 2000:

After Downloading the files and extracting them you should see a CIPL folder, FastRecovery folder and a PROUPDATE folder. Take the PROUPDATE and CIPL flasher folders and place them in the ms0:/PSP/GAME folder for either OFW or CFW install and then exit USB mode. On the XMB run the PRO UPDATE and then let it reboot, once you've done that, run the CIPL flasher, if you have one installed already, reinstall it and your done you now have CFW 6.60PRO B-9

PSP 2000V2, 3000 and GO

After Downloading the files and extracting them, take the PROUPDATE folder and place it in the ms0:/PSP/GAME folder as well as the FastRecovery Folder. then exit USB mode and go to the PSP XMB. Run the PROUPDATE and then let it reboot. After that use the FastRecovery as your recovery menu and plugin manager.

After that, check your System Information...




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[!]fix bugs: ISOCache infinite loop、unsupport>2G ISO，and Need for Speed: Carbon Own The City track disappear
[!]ISOCache default 256
[!]fix PSPGo ISO VIDEO MOUNT problem in start game
[!]fix Recovery menu low probability halt，Recovery menu cpu speed not display 333/166
[!]fix problem in ISO file name (thx to popsdeco)
[!]fix ISO file size when mounting UMD through USB (thx to neur0ner)
[!]optimize order of the patch
[!]fix the problem of decryption code
[+]reduce FastRecovery file size，speedup fast recovery (thx to neur0ner)
[+]support Satelite and Recovery menu translation file，fonts can be changed
[+]hold R to disable VSH plugins when start XMB
[+]Recovery menu add Delete Hibernation and highlight effect
[+]support 2G~4GI ISO/CSO


DOWNLOAD:

http://code.google.com/p/procfw/downloads/detail?name=660PRO-B10.rar&can=2&q=


BUT still guys..
Its up to you on using this or not..
Cheers.