Homebrew developer Roe-ur-boat has released an update to AutoStart PRX, a custom firmware plugin that allows users to launch any application or game by binding it to a button combination of their choosing. The included configuration file supports to up 10 entries. Additionally, an optional configuration parameter enables users to specify a auto launch entry when no buttons are pressed.

This build features a redesigned graphical interface courtesy of aspheric and several bug fixes. A full recap is provided in the changelog past the break. more »

Sony Computer Entertainment Japan today announced that PSP firmware 6.20 is scheduled for release this coming Thursday. Featuring a built-in comic book viewer, the update will signal the arrival of the soon-to-be added comic book storefont on PSN, scheduled to go live on December 12 in Japan. Viewable on all PSP models, these digital comics will carry a standard rate of ¥420 ($5) per volume and ¥50-¥150 ($1-2) per chapter. While we are still awaiting official word from SCEA and SCEE on availability over yonder, expect the US and European equivalent to follow a similar pricing trend.

Neon of Team Typoon, the same team responsible for bringing homebrew to the masses on PSP-3000 has released a brief video that demonstrates the possibilities of HEN (short for Homebrew Enabler) on a PSPgo unit in a custom firmware esque environment.

Genesis emulator PicoDrive is shown running Sonic through the go’s savestate-like Resume Game feature, which can continue play sessions even after a full shutdown. While there are no immediate plans to release this Kernel-level exploit to the public, we’re told that more footage in better quality is coming soon.

It’s been a whole year since LittleBigPlanet hit store shelves, and in celebration Sony has offered up a pair of free costumes for your virtual Sackboy as part of this week’s PlayStation Store update.

Other notable pieces of content this week include Military Madness: Nectaris, Numblast, and a playable demo of Trine. On the PSP front, Dissidia Final Fantasy finally makes the jump to digital format. Eidos’ couch-potato lizard Gex also makes an appearance in his self-titled debut as a PSOne classic.

See the full list of content after the break. more »

After a lengthy hiatus, homebrew developer The Underminer has returned with a minor update to PReSS, a standards compliant image and text based RSS reader for the PSP, sporting a variety of secondary features such as MP3 playback and the ability to download MP4 and AVC files directly from supported feeds.

Version 0.41 incorporates various bug fixes, notably fixing a crash that would occur when updating a feed.

Download PReSS v0.41

Homebrew developer Bubbletune has rolled out an update to custom firmware plugin Game Categories. Featuring three separate modes to display content, which can be toggled on-the-fly, it allows users to tidy up their PSP’s GAME folder through means of organization by easily categorizing applications and games.

Version 9.0 adds an additional display mode, dubbed “Content Browser.” When selected, this mode displays only the ICON0.PNG when scrolling through files.

Download Game Categories v9.0

The latest Kojima Productions Report podcast contained an juicy nugget of information regarding Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker, notably that a localized demo is on the way. While there have been two demos floating about since TGS, both are entirely in Japanese, making us those of us not fluent in a second language resort to guesswork. more »

According to market data provided by Famitsu parent Enterbrain, the PSPgo sold 28,275 units on its first day. more »

Remember PlayStation Home? We’re not sure if you log-on the service regularly anymore, but at one point in time, it was a pretty big thing for Sony, being touted as a cross between a virtual world and social network for PS3 owners. Fast forward to today and we rarely hear about it at all, aside from the infrequent addition a new Home space every now and then. Not to mention, updates on the service have been few and far between as of late. Has Sony placed Home on the backburner? It seems so. And for now, the answer is yes, according to director Pete Edwards. more »

It’s the PlayStation Store update leading up to Halloween and Sony is celebrating by running a sale on select on select PSN offerings. Super Stardust Portable, echochrome, Myst, Brain Challenge, and Unbound Saga can all be had for 50% off their original purchase price, this week only. Additionally, Manhunt 2 is now available at the permanently reduced price of $19.99.

Elsewhere, Inferno Pool and Hasbro Family Game Night emerge as downloadables on the PS3 front, as does a playable demo of Ratchet And Clank Future: A Crack In Time. On the PSP side of things, Zombie Tycoon and Yummy Yummy Cooking Jam make their to way to the Minis catalog this week, along with UMD legacy titles Mega Man Maverick Hunter X and LocoRoco: Midnight Carnival.

Full listing after the break. more »