Is this new "Undiluted Platinum" the first PSP modchip?

We sure wish we had more details on this thing, but MaxConsole is claiming the "Undiluted Platinum" to be the world's first PSP modchip. Supposedly the chip is a flash replacement to allow for older or custom firmware versions in new PSPs, giving homebrew enthusiasts the freedom to finally do what they want with PSP software, without fear of an "update" from Sony foiling their plans. MaxConsole doesn't mention exactly how you'll be installing this little number, or how you'll find room to fit this "entirely inside your PSP," but forum users are thinking it'll take some high-end soldering skills. If this all plays out we should be getting more info next week, but we're going to stick with 1.5 for now thankyouverymuch.

[andrew @ May 26th 2006 5:29PM]

im crosssing my fingers.

but they dont explain how it works, just that it can run unsigned code.

[paris @ May 26th 2006 5:43PM]

Guessing here... It'll probably either have a switch or use a combination of psp buttons to enable it or the actual psp firmware.

[Jwin @ May 26th 2006 7:23PM]

It will probs have some sort of switch which will allow you to swap between say the fully hacked 1.5 FW and the current FW that sony have released

[heh @ May 26th 2006 7:55PM]

Meh, i would be all over this if the games for the PSP were dull and not even worth the price of the handheld.

[not likely @ May 26th 2006 8:02PM]

FAKE!!!

Come on, a picture of a chip and everyone gets excited. How can people put this kind of trash out without some type of evidence that it work. No pics of it installed in a PSP, no site where you can purchase the chip, no installation instructions, or videos of how it switches firmware.

Blind faith is for church, not news sites.

[Ayrkain @ May 26th 2006 10:12PM]

LOL @ heh...

But since they aren't you shouldn't be all over this, eh?

[c @ May 26th 2006 10:46PM]

omg i have 2 psps's and i could put this in 1 and have 2.7 on the other! this is so cool . i wonder if this is legal or legit though..... prolly not at all

[bob nojob @ May 26th 2006 11:45PM]

What up with the articles changing order every few hours. Makes it a pain because I have to check the whole page for things I havn't read. But I guess we see more ads that way. I guess engadget needs a new boat.

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[dhruv @ May 27th 2006 1:45AM]

actually we in india have been getting pirated psp umd games for the past 8 months or so. they cost rs 150 ie about 3.27 dollars in comparison to original umd's which cost around rs 3000 ie 66 dollars. so howz that. and yeah u all can trust me coz i have been using these without trouble. if u need more information contact me at [e-mail] and plz guys @ engadget dont think that i am supportin piracy coz if i was i would have told u where 2 get these right here. hee hee
cheers
dhruv

[dhruv @ May 27th 2006 1:47AM]

actually we in india have been getting pirated psp umd games for the past 8 months or so. they cost rs 150 ie about 3.27 dollars in comparison to original umd's which cost around rs 3000 ie 66 dollars. so howz that. and yeah u all can trust me coz i have been using these without trouble. if u need more information contact me at [e-mail] and plz guys @ engadget dont think that i am supportin piracy coz if i was i would have told u where 2 get these right here. hee hee
cheers
dhruv

[Silver R, Wolfe @ May 27th 2006 4:52AM]

A very nifty piece of hardware.

Now we can get the good of the new titles coming out and still get our old school emulation goodness. :D

Just picked up Daxter and Siphon Filter today, both games are really taking good advantage of the PSP's hardware. Now couple those with some great old school SNES rpgs and the PSP will be unstoppable!! >:D

[heh @ May 27th 2006 10:15AM]

Typo Ayrkain ;)

[ohpoo @ May 27th 2006 2:34PM]

Buy a DS Lite instead..... then you'll have more than 2 good games to play!

[Jerome Demers @ May 27th 2006 4:59PM]

I have already own a DS!

DS is for young kids. The games are not good, the graphic sucks. The speed of the kart in MarioKart DS are slow!

Other game like mario world or something was boring and hurting my thumbs:P

I don't say that the DS sucks, but I did not like the games.

I love my PSP!

[Jamesology @ May 28th 2006 4:36AM]

To me games are games, they all are cool for the first couple weeks (even the really good ones) and after a while they get lame b/c new ones come out and you wanna try them too. I prefer the PSP too at least that way when games get lame I can just watch a movie or listen to my music and not carry my IPod. I already have my DSLite too. I got it cuz I love anything that plays my games.

I got that Mario Kart for it too and I didn't see what the big deal was too. Mario Kart is Mario Kart the had it out for all the Nintendos out so far and it was kinda gay that I got it for DS when it kicked ass on Gamecube. I rather bring my Gamecube around than the DS, it has better games than the DS and PSP combined.

[neo @ May 28th 2006 4:52AM]

This is AWESOME!

I just got my 1.5 PSP yesterday (whic is 50% more expensive than 2.7)

Hopefully that will make things easier for homebrew and I..S... :P

[DJ Bunny Eggs @ May 28th 2006 2:45PM]

#17 the speed of the karts in mario kart are slow because you suck at the game.

[Jamesology @ May 28th 2006 3:01PM]

LMAO ..... he sucks at Mario Kart , I kill at that game since SNES.

#19 why did you pay more for your 1.5? It's just a matter of finding the right barcode on the box.

[Fat Sony Fanboy @ May 29th 2006 1:32AM]

God bless the troops this memorial day!!

(joystiq interns censored this because they hate america)

[Jake Hoshgothen @ May 29th 2006 2:03AM]

For all those out there running the rumor mill, allow me to clear some things up for you.

There will be no switch. The chip is activated by pressing L2 somewhere along the way of it starting up, or in the main menu.

This means that there be no need to have two PSP's, one running custom firmware, the other running 2.7.

And finally, This is not fake. Head on over to PSPUpdates.com and see for yourself. The entire thing was confirmed today by a member of the staff over there. They also have pictures of the chip INSIDE the PSP as well. Have a peek. 'My' website link has it hotlinked directly to their article.
Cheers,
Jake Marvolo Hoshgothen

[emu.ds @ May 29th 2006 4:16AM]

If it works I will sure get one for my PSP, but will wait for some independent sites to review how easy and safe it is to install.

[thomas_h @ May 29th 2006 8:09AM]

and for those of you that dont know how to solder, just ask someone who mods PS2's..

[oneijack @ Aug 25th 2006 9:56PM]

I want one!!!!!!!!