PSP Homebrew Weekend Warrior: PSP OFW 5.55 rears its head

PSP Homebrew Weekend Warrior - Image 1Official firmware 5.5 started rearing its head recently with reports of new PSP games coming with it and requiring gamers to update in order to play them. It seems the G.I. Joe game is the first US-release title to carry it, although the upcoming Shin Megami Tensei: Persona is reportedly carrying the update as well. So far, we haven’t seen any official announcements from Sony, and neither have we heard anything from the usual firmware-breaking teams. Hopefully this changes soon. Anyway, on to the recap!

PSP Homebrew Weekend Warrior - Image 1

Official firmware 5.55 started rearing its head recently with reports of new PSP games coming with it and requiring gamers to update in order to play them. It seems the G.I. Joe game is the first US-release title to carry it, although the upcoming Shin Megami Tensei: Persona is reportedly carrying the update as well. So far, we haven’t seen any official announcements from Sony, and neither have we heard anything from the usual firmware-breaking teams. Hopefully this changes soon.

Anyway, on to the recap!


Firmware 5.55

  • G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra PSP version comes with, requires OFW 5.55. Link
  • Tales of VS also requires OFW 5.55. Link

Homebrew Applications:

  • PSPKVM v0.5.3 released: run JavaME apps on your PSP. Link
  • PSP Tool v1.00. Link
  • PSN License Manager v0.30. Link
  • PSP Action Replay Converter v0.30. Link
  • LuaPlayerHM v3. Link
  • Homebrew Sorter Plugin v0.5. Link
  • Despertar del Cementerio v8 Mod. Link
  • PSARDumper 5.50. Link

Homebrew Gaming:

  • CSPortable v0.8 beta 2 plus source code. Link
  • Naruto (Contra Edition) v2. Link
  • JPCSP version 0.3:
    • revision 1128. Link
    • revision 1129. Link


That’s it for now, folks. If you’re interested in joining in on the firmware 5.55 discussion, drop by the forums. See you guys in seven.

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