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**Brainiac** · 07-30-2007, 04:28 AM

I did. I have given up on homebrew since firmware 2.7 got released. I was still interested in homebrew, but my interest slowly faded away when I saw the dozens of homebrew firmwares getting released by Dark_Alex and lots of others. I just lost track of everything, I don't know what homebrew is available, which ones are good or not good. On top of it all, there are hardly good homebrew apps available, nothing interests me ... on the exception of a few.

The current firmware on my PSP is 3.5 so I still have an open spot to use homebrew (using the Lumines trick/hack/whatever) but in all honesty, I'll probably never go back to homebrew. Besides, I feel like it's getting too risky now.

**b2p1mp** · 07-30-2007, 05:08 AM

lol, homebrew is great if you know how to set it up properly. Like pimpstreamer, nethost, usbhost, pvnc, and more..

**TheSpiral** · 07-30-2007, 05:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brainiac

I did. I have given up on homebrew since firmware 2.7 got released. I was still interested in homebrew, but my interest slowly faded away when I saw the dozens of homebrew firmwares getting released by Dark_Alex and lots of others. I just lost track of everything, I don't know what homebrew is available, which ones are good or not good. On top of it all, there are hardly good homebrew apps available, nothing interests me ... on the exception of a few.

The current firmware on my PSP is 3.5 so I still have an open spot to use homebrew (using the Lumines trick/hack/whatever) but in all honesty, I'll probably never go back to homebrew. Besides, I feel like it's getting too risky now.

Okay.

How is it risky anyway?

And the custom firmware releases coincided with the official Sony firmwares and added functionality to them by allowing homebrew and Playstation ISO's to be playable. It is about as difficult to keep up with as the Sony firmwares, as they are released within the same time.

**michaelp** · 07-30-2007, 02:31 PM

i haven't given up on homebrew, it's why i use my PSP

**ArmouredDuck** · 07-31-2007, 10:33 AM

I just got into it

**headlesslizard** · 07-31-2007, 11:03 AM

Lol no reason to give up.

vherub · 08-01-2007, 02:31 PM

i'm loving it, homebrew was why i just got a psp, set it down to 1.5 and really enjoyed it while travelling this past week.

**exyBoxy** · 08-01-2007, 03:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brainiac

I did. I have given up on homebrew since firmware 2.7 got released. I was still interested in homebrew, but my interest slowly faded away when I saw the dozens of homebrew firmwares getting released by Dark_Alex and lots of others. I just lost track of everything, I don't know what homebrew is available, which ones are good or not good. On top of it all, there are hardly good homebrew apps available, nothing interests me ... on the exception of a few.

The current firmware on my PSP is 3.5 so I still have an open spot to use homebrew (using the Lumines trick/hack/whatever) but in all honesty, I'll probably never go back to homebrew. Besides, I feel like it's getting too risky now.

I think its all pretty simple, you downgrade to 1.50, then you upgrade to either 3.40 OE-A which is the last and latest of Dark Alex, or 3.52 M33, those the only 2 custom firmwares used

**dkokkos** · 08-01-2007, 06:59 PM

i love my cfm

but i could have lived with out it cause the only game that i play lately is MLB The Show 07 and i own it

haven't play another game for at least 4-5 weeks

**Adiuvo** · 08-01-2007, 07:02 PM

I like homebrew, but it really isn't as good as it was before. There are tons of useless apps and games made now that aren't fun at all. Old homebrew is still the best homebrew, which really is pitiful.

**RoBz** · 08-01-2007, 07:26 PM

The only homebrew I could see myself using these days would be Pimpsteamer (If I could install it), but all I use my PSP for now is Fifa '07.

**p0p5ux** · 08-01-2007, 07:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adiuvo

I like homebrew, but it really isn't as good as it was before. There are tons of useless apps and games made now that aren't fun at all. Old homebrew is still the best homebrew, which really is pitiful.

Seconded.

**Sinfulfate** · 08-01-2007, 07:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adiuvo

I like homebrew, but it really isn't as good as it was before. There are tons of useless apps and games made now that aren't fun at all. Old homebrew is still the best homebrew, which really is pitiful.

How can you say that? Whats so good about old homebrew?

**almadawarrior** · 08-01-2007, 07:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sinfulfate

How can you say that? Whats so good about old homebrew?

nothing really
devhook maybe

**bmfgeorgin2** · 08-01-2007, 07:52 PM

just overall its more fun...
-= Double Post =-
I only use homebrew for isos/psx games anyways...

**Vanden** · 08-01-2007, 07:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sinfulfate

How can you say that? Whats so good about old homebrew?

It was fun?

Yea I gave it up a litte befor E3 I was hardly useing it...I dont really care to much...Once you has homebrew for more than 2 years it really get alot less fun...

**xchinamanx** · 08-02-2007, 02:56 PM

having homebrew doesn't hurt. 3.52 M33 is just like 3.52 official, but with homebrew and prx and stuff.

**MasamunesBlade14** · 08-02-2007, 03:20 PM

whether or not I'm tired of it I love the feeling of having all my old games with me. Btw what classifies as old homebrew vs new, any date? : )

**Vanden** · 08-02-2007, 03:23 PM

Well anything that was made in the days of 1.0,1.5,2.0 I think is old school anything after than is new...

**Fanjita** · 08-03-2007, 06:53 AM

Nostalgia just isn't what it used to be.

tkeely4777 · 08-03-2007, 12:09 PM

I finally jumped onto the PSP homebrew bandwagon (picked up a 1.5 on ebay and a 4 gig card) and have been loving it more and more..although at the moment I'm torn between which I prefer: GP2X (which I also have) or PSP...

...they both have their strengths/weaknesses, I suppose...

**SHADOWZ** · 08-03-2007, 03:17 PM

lol wow, it seems so long ago 1.5 and all that but it was what, a year and a half ago?

**Adiuvo** · 08-03-2007, 03:18 PM

Not even. About a year ago the first custom firmwares for 1.5 were coming out.

**muratcan** · 08-03-2007, 03:29 PM

The homebrew scene isn't what it once was. Back in 2005 it was in it's prime with scores of great releases everyday, but obviously the number of unique ideas waned and it lost its hype.

Aryn The Cat · 08-05-2007, 11:15 AM

I have certainly not given up on homebrew. While homebrew is not a replacement for the PSP's games and features it does give the system a few added bonuses like PSP Radio (which not only plays MP3s with visualizations but also easily streams internet radio broadcasts), various PDA-like programs (several of which can use an infrared PDA keyboard), and emulators that allow people to play the games they grew up with while on the go. Of course, being able to convert a collection of PS1 games to run on the PSP and backing up games I already own in case the plastic cases around the UMDs break (which happened before several times) are also added bonuses.

On a side note, I suppose the homebrew games could be a little bit better, but I did not purchase my PSP specifically for homebrew and some of the games are actually decent.

At any rate, even if all homebrew sucked I would still have it installed on my PSP, mainly because I find SONY's approach towards homebrew to be quite appaling. Those who purchase something should be allowed to do with it as they please, not deal with the company who manufactured it trying to control what they can do.

**p0p5ux** · 08-05-2007, 11:18 AM

Long time ago used to be exciting, now...there are no great news...

hax0rzd · 08-05-2007, 01:24 PM

In a way it can be risky, if your a n00b such as myself lol and mess up the flash0. But on the other hand you get great homebrew apps as well as crap ones. Universal remote, pimpstreamer, daedalus and others are good. You can always "recover" to official firmware if you want to. So risky, wouldn't class it as. This is how the idea passes on ======>

R3ACT · 08-05-2007, 06:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hax0rzd

In a way it can be risky, if your a n00b such as myself lol and mess up the flash0. But on the other hand you get great homebrew apps as well as crap ones. Universal remote, pimpstreamer, daedalus and others are good. You can always "recover" to official firmware if you want to. So risky, wouldn't class it as. This is how the idea passes on ======>

I had solid help from the best of friends who knew about homebrew for a long time.

Your mileage may vary.. But grab the bull by the balls and get a custom firmware that's screams in everyones post (M33)

Yes it is risky in some way but if you take your time and don't rush things you won't screw yourself.

And yes homebrew was the reason why I bought a psp.

**nosushi4you** · 08-06-2007, 05:57 PM

i love my homebrew. The Snes emulators are great, I love PSPDOOM v5, Ozone and No Gravity are very good. PSPRadio, The Links2 browser, AOTM, Squarez: all very good homebrew. Most of them are old though...... homebrew really isnt what it used to be....

Haisook · 08-10-2007, 11:59 AM

Emulators all the way!
That's an invaluable bonus!

I've recenlty customized my XMB as well, and that's one good extra thing.

As to homebrew games, most of them do not excite me.

07-30-2007, 04:28 AM	#1
Brainiac Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 52 Trader Feedback: 0	Anyone else given up on homebrew? I did. I have given up on homebrew since firmware 2.7 got released. I was still interested in homebrew, but my interest slowly faded away when I saw the dozens of homebrew firmwares getting released by Dark_Alex and lots of others. I just lost track of everything, I don't know what homebrew is available, which ones are good or not good. On top of it all, there are hardly good homebrew apps available, nothing interests me ... on the exception of a few. The current firmware on my PSP is 3.5 so I still have an open spot to use homebrew (using the Lumines trick/hack/whatever) but in all honesty, I'll probably never go back to homebrew. Besides, I feel like it's getting too risky now.

07-30-2007, 02:31 PM	#4
michaelp Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 755 Trader Feedback: 0	i haven't given up on homebrew, it's why i use my PSP __________________ [I][U]QJ took away my sig. :([/U][/I]

07-31-2007, 11:03 AM	#6
headlesslizard Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: UK Posts: 1,389 Trader Feedback: 0	Lol no reason to give up. __________________ [FONT="Arial"][B]PSN: headlesslizard[/B][/FONT]

08-01-2007, 07:02 PM	#10
Adiuvo Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: NorCal Posts: 24,900 Trader Feedback: 0	I like homebrew, but it really isn't as good as it was before. There are tons of useless apps and games made now that aren't fun at all. Old homebrew is still the best homebrew, which really is pitiful. __________________ If you ever need me, you can contact me at [URL="********.net"]********.net.[/URL]

08-01-2007, 07:26 PM	#11
RoBz Enter Custom Title Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,705 Trader Feedback: 0	The only homebrew I could see myself using these days would be Pimpsteamer (If I could install it), but all I use my PSP for now is Fifa '07. __________________ WHERE MY SIG AT??

07-30-2007, 05:08 AM	#2
b2p1mp Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 1,071 Trader Feedback: 0	lol, homebrew is great if you know how to set it up properly. Like pimpstreamer, nethost, usbhost, pvnc, and more..

07-31-2007, 10:33 AM	#5
ArmouredDuck Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Under the box across the street Posts: 122 Trader Feedback: 0	I just got into it

08-01-2007, 02:31 PM	#7
vherub Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 22 Trader Feedback: 0	i'm loving it, homebrew was why i just got a psp, set it down to 1.5 and really enjoyed it while travelling this past week.

08-01-2007, 06:59 PM	#9
dkokkos Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 80 Trader Feedback: 0	i love my cfm but i could have lived with out it cause the only game that i play lately is MLB The Show 07 and i own it haven't play another game for at least 4-5 weeks

08-01-2007, 07:52 PM	#15
bmfgeorgin2 Enter Custom Title Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: In a LittleBigPlanet Posts: 1,703 Trader Feedback: 1	just overall its more fun... -= Double Post =- I only use homebrew for isos/psx games anyways... __________________ http://img112.imageshack.us/img112/4...eorgin2ah2.jpg Last edited by bmfgeorgin2; 08-01-2007 at 07:52 PM.. Reason: Automerged Doublepost

08-02-2007, 02:56 PM	#17
xchinamanx Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 612 Trader Feedback: 0	having homebrew doesn't hurt. 3.52 M33 is just like 3.52 official, but with homebrew and prx and stuff.

08-02-2007, 03:20 PM	#18
MasamunesBlade14 Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 68 Trader Feedback: 0	whether or not I'm tired of it I love the feeling of having all my old games with me. Btw what classifies as old homebrew vs new, any date? : )

08-02-2007, 03:23 PM	#19
Vanden Join Date: Aug 2005 Real First Name: Vanden Location: Vandenland Just Played: Marval 1 Posts: 11,489 Trader Feedback: 0	Well anything that was made in the days of 1.0,1.5,2.0 I think is old school anything after than is new... __________________ You know where to find me.

08-03-2007, 06:53 AM	#20
Fanjita Muppet Magnet Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Edinburgh, UK Posts: 2,388 Trader Feedback: 0	Nostalgia just isn't what it used to be. __________________ Using firmware v2.00-v3.50? Open up a whole world of homebrew here The PSP Homebrew Database needs YOU! Your ISP may be illegally wiretapping all your web activity. Stop Phorm Now! Visiting the Edinburgh Festivals? Get practical advice from experts.

08-03-2007, 12:09 PM	#21
tkeely4777 Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 1 Trader Feedback: 0	I finally jumped onto the PSP homebrew bandwagon (picked up a 1.5 on ebay and a 4 gig card) and have been loving it more and more..although at the moment I'm torn between which I prefer: GP2X (which I also have) or PSP... ...they both have their strengths/weaknesses, I suppose...

08-03-2007, 03:17 PM	#22
SHADOWZ Enter Custom Title Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Belvidere, NJ Posts: 888 Trader Feedback: 0	lol wow, it seems so long ago 1.5 and all that but it was what, a year and a half ago? __________________ [CENTER][QUOTE=parm289]its not impossible to reach 0 kelvin, we just havent done it yet.[/QUOTE] well as soon as we are able to reach [B]0 kelvin[/B], tell me cuz ive rly wanted to [B]move fasten than the speed of light[/B] to get to school on time and maybe [B]create matter[/B] so i dont have to go to the fridge to make a turkey sandwhich... :tup:[/CENTER]

08-03-2007, 03:18 PM	#23
Adiuvo Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: NorCal Posts: 24,900 Trader Feedback: 0	Not even. About a year ago the first custom firmwares for 1.5 were coming out. __________________ If you ever need me, you can contact me at [URL="********.net"]********.net.[/URL]

08-03-2007, 03:29 PM	#24
muratcan Enter Custom Title Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 3,717 Trader Feedback: 0	The homebrew scene isn't what it once was. Back in 2005 it was in it's prime with scores of great releases everyday, but obviously the number of unique ideas waned and it lost its hype.

08-05-2007, 11:15 AM	#25
Aryn The Cat Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 2 Trader Feedback: 0	I have certainly not given up on homebrew. While homebrew is not a replacement for the PSP's games and features it does give the system a few added bonuses like PSP Radio (which not only plays MP3s with visualizations but also easily streams internet radio broadcasts), various PDA-like programs (several of which can use an infrared PDA keyboard), and emulators that allow people to play the games they grew up with while on the go. Of course, being able to convert a collection of PS1 games to run on the PSP and backing up games I already own in case the plastic cases around the UMDs break (which happened before several times) are also added bonuses. On a side note, I suppose the homebrew games could be a little bit better, but I did not purchase my PSP specifically for homebrew and some of the games are actually decent. At any rate, even if all homebrew sucked I would still have it installed on my PSP, mainly because I find SONY's approach towards homebrew to be quite appaling. Those who purchase something should be allowed to do with it as they please, not deal with the company who manufactured it trying to control what they can do.

08-05-2007, 11:18 AM	#26
p0p5ux Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Mx, Mexico City Posts: 1,320 Trader Feedback: 0	Long time ago used to be exciting, now...there are no great news... __________________ [CENTER][RIGHT][COLOR=Lime][SIZE=6][FONT=Tahoma][B]Hideo1[/B][/FONT][/SIZE][/COLOR] [/RIGHT] [SIZE=1][COLOR=Silver][I][B]PSN: p0p5ux[/B][/I] [/COLOR][/SIZE] [SIZE=1][COLOR=Silver][B]I have GTAIV and MGS4.[/B] [B]Don't play THAT much, but still play.[/B] [/COLOR][/SIZE] [SIZE=1][COLOR=Silver][B]Cant remember my WFC..lol... [/B][/COLOR][/SIZE] [B][SIZE=5][COLOR=Lime]AWESOMENESS llllllllllllllllllllllllllll [/COLOR][/SIZE][/B] [/CENTER]

08-05-2007, 01:24 PM	#27
hax0rzd Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: San José, CA Posts: 16 Trader Feedback: 0	Risky, yes and no.....but mostly no. In a way it can be risky, if your a n00b such as myself lol and mess up the flash0. But on the other hand you get great homebrew apps as well as crap ones. Universal remote, pimpstreamer, daedalus and others are good. You can always "recover" to official firmware if you want to. So risky, wouldn't class it as. This is how the idea passes on ======>

08-06-2007, 05:57 PM	#29
nosushi4you Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,043 Trader Feedback: 0	i love my homebrew. The Snes emulators are great, I love PSPDOOM v5, Ozone and No Gravity are very good. PSPRadio, The Links2 browser, AOTM, Squarez: all very good homebrew. Most of them are old though...... homebrew really isnt what it used to be....

08-10-2007, 11:59 AM	#30
Haisook Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 35 Trader Feedback: 0	Emulators all the way! That's an invaluable bonus! I've recenlty customized my XMB as well, and that's one good extra thing. As to homebrew games, most of them do not excite me.

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