eLoader v0.995 “Kriek” Released! *UPDATE 2*
Amidst all the next-generation buzz with the PS3 and Wii being released in a few days, Fanjita has surprised us all with a new eLoader release! This release is the one that many users have been waiting for – the day that 2.80 can run an eLoader of their own! That’s right, 2.80 will now receive a lot of homebrew loving from this release allowing user-mode on 2.80! So, all those beggars who have been awaiting this day for a few months have finally gotten what they wanted – so patience does pay off in the end!
This new eLoader may not “wow” previous eLoader users, but it’s a huge step in the homebrew scene, something of which I am proud to report on. There’s an interesting new feature that is being included in this loader – a direct experimental homebrew launch from the XMB (cross-media bar) for 2.80 firmware. This has never been done on an eLoader before, so it will be interesting to see how this all pans out.
All current eloader users will find that this does not add much new compatability support for existing applications with a few homebrew less stable than normal (mostly represented on 2.00 firmware). So, Fanjita has come up with an ingenious plan – keep them both and use them both (the older eLoader – v0.99 and the new one – v0.995).
For those that want the full feature/change list, here it is –
- 2.80-capable loader (user-mode only)
- Direct experimental homebrew launching from XMB – called xLoader! Read more about this in the readme file
- Power Suspend and Resume support
- Install-o-tron bundled (homebrew downloader for your PSP from the psp-homebrew.eu database)
- Built-in PSP Keyboard Works
The installation procedure is the same as every other eLoader, so just follow the previous method of installation (or read the readme if you have a bad memory). As with recent releases of eLoader, a Windows Installer is included (first download file), so most users will find no difficulty at all installing this! Also, please drink responsibly if you are of a legal age, we do not want to see you throwing around your PSP’s while drinking Kriek.
Download: [eLoader v0.995 “Kriek” Windows Installer]
Download: [eLoader v0.995 “Kriek” ZIP]
Discuss: [Forum release thread]
Visit: [Official eLoader Discussion Forums]
Visit: [Official eLoader Help Forums]
UPDATE 1: Jordan Black has also informed us about the PatchSFO tool for Eloader 0.995 which users may need for using this new eLoader. According to the readme file that comes with this tool:
This program is used to patch the EBOOT files to make them compatable with firmware 2.80. This application goes through all of the applications installed in MS0:/PSP/GAME/ and patches them so that they will start with xLoader.
This was a tool that we used during testing and we thought it would be useful to users, the source is provided as well so that if anyone wants to build this into an nice application, you can do.
It will presumably also work for making homebrew compatible with Dark Alex’s HEN C, although we haven’t tested that to confirm it.
Download: [PatchSFO tool for Eloader 0.995]
Discuss: [Forum Release Thread]
Update 2: I’ve added a compatibility list (thanks to Freeplay for testing) and you can find it after the jump. There are plenty more games compatible than what we have listed, so do not feel disappointed if your favorite game is on there, it might work. You can find an updated list of compatible homebrew here.
Amidst all the next-generation buzz with the PS3 and Wii being released in a few days, Fanjita has surprised us all with a new eLoader release! This release is the one that many users have been waiting for – the day that 2.80 can run an eLoader of their own! That’s right, 2.80 will now receive a lot of homebrew loving from this release allowing user-mode on 2.80! So, all those beggars who have been awaiting this day for a few months have finally gotten what they wanted – so patience does pay off in the end!
This new eLoader may not “wow” previous eLoader users, but it’s a huge step in the homebrew scene, something of which I am proud to report on. There’s an interesting new feature that is being included in this loader – a direct experimental homebrew launch from the XMB (cross-media bar) for 2.80 firmware. This has never been done on an eLoader before, so it will be interesting to see how this all pans out.
All current eloader users will find that this does not add much new compatability support for existing applications with a few homebrew less stable than normal (mostly represented on 2.00 firmware). So, Fanjita has come up with an ingenious plan – keep them both and use them both (the older eLoader – v0.99 and the new one – v0.995).
For those that want the full feature/change list, here it is –
- 2.80-capable loader (user-mode only)
- Direct experimental homebrew launching from XMB – called xLoader! Read more about this in the readme file
- Power Suspend and Resume support
- Install-o-tron bundled (homebrew downloader for your PSP from the psp-homebrew.eu database)
- Built-in PSP Keyboard Works
The installation procedure is the same as every other eLoader, so just follow the previous method of installation (or read the readme if you have a bad memory). As with recent releases of eLoader, a Windows Installer is included (first download file), so most users will find no difficulty at all installing this! Also, please drink responsibly if you are of a legal age, we do not want to see you throwing around your PSP’s while drinking Kriek.
Download: [eLoader v0.995 “Kriek” Windows Installer]
Download: [eLoader v0.995 “Kriek” ZIP]
Discuss: [Forum release thread]
Visit: [Official eLoader Discussion Forums]
Visit: [Official eLoader Help Forums]
UPDATE 1: Jordan Black has also informed us about the PatchSFO tool for Eloader 0.995 which users may need for using this new eLoader. According to the readme file that comes with this tool:
This program is used to patch the EBOOT files to make them compatable with firmware 2.80. This application goes through all of the applications installed in MS0:/PSP/GAME/ and patches them so that they will start with xLoader.
This was a tool that we used during testing and we thought it would be useful to users, the source is provided as well so that if anyone wants to build this into an nice application, you can do.
It will presumably also work for making homebrew compatible with Dark Alex’s HEN C, although we haven’t tested that to confirm it.
Download: [PatchSFO tool for Eloader 0.995]
Discuss: [Forum Release Thread]
UPDATE 2: Here’s a compatibility list (thanks to Freeplay) of the “major” PSP homebrew applications and games. You can download them all from our download site, so you’ll get the fastest downloads available! Each will have the name of the game/application followed by a brief description, click on the name to download.
[Daedalus R8] – StrmnNrmn’s N64 emulator for the PSP – latest and best release so far
[PSPRadio v0.38.12 – Static] – One of my favorite applications – listen to various online “radio” stations that are perfectly streamed to your PSP via WiFi
[PiMPStreamer v0.62] – Wirelessly transmit videos to your PSP at crips, clear quality and sound (newer versions available, but v0.62 reported to work
[PSP Revolution v0.1] – Dance Dance Revolution clone for PSP – Created by DeNitro (Great game!)
[SuperTux] – Deniska, porting-guru, ported this classic side-scrolling game to the PSP with a perfect transition. Seeing this game on the list reminded me how much fun I had with the game, I’m going to re-download it!
[FileAssistant++] – 71M’s greatest creation – a file managing program for the PSP (best managing system)
[Squarez v0.8.1] – Socal’s greatest creation, the classic homebrew Squarez. I played 20+ hours of this (yes, I have the logs to prove it)
[SNES9x TYL v0.4.2 ME] – Greatest SNES emulator (created by YoYofr)
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