PSP Homebrew Idol Contest: Xadrez v1.0 now with Ad-hoc

Good news, Chess enthusiasts – the latest version of Xadrez, homebrew developer Joao Bastos‘ 3D chess game for the Sony PlayStation Portable, is now out. Featuring bugfixes, an update to the camera AND Ad Hoc functionality, this version should not be missed if you’re a fan of one of the most gorgeous-looking interpretations of Chess to date. All the details in the full article.

Download: Xadrez v1.0

If you’re one of the many who loved PSP homebrew developer Joao Bastos‘ 3D Chess game for the Sony PlayStation Portable, Xadrez, then you’re in for a treat. The latest version, 1.0 is now out and ready to be played, with a neat new feature that lets you play head-to-head via Ad Hoc support. Yes, you read that right – multiplayer Xadrez. Awesome.

What’s new with this update, then? Well, besides being Joao Bastos’ official entry into the Homebrew Idol contest, Xadrez version 1.0 also yields an adjustable camera perspective that lets you view the action from all the angles. Handy for making sure that your ingenious battle plan won’t be foiled by a piece hiding behind another piece, eh? There’s also the deal with some pesky bugs being squashed from the code.

In any case, enjoy this very excellent current-gen interpretation of Chess. Be sure to read up on homebrew installation before you tinker around with things if you’re new, however.

Download: Xadrez v1.0