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First-ever PSP modchip now comes with BIOS solution
About a week ago, the very first hardware PSP modchip came out, called Undiluted Platinum. However, it didn't feature a BIOS upgrade at the time. Now, the modding solution is totally complete. If you're willing to spend $200 on the modchip and use a microscope to do the installation, go ahead. Personally, I'd rather get the pricey, but more-likely-to-work $450 pre-installed PSP. The BIOS allows you to have all the functionality of the most current firmware, with the flexibility to run homebrew. It also has "ultra reliable" UMD emulation, which allows users to run games from Memory Stick, even games that need the newest firmware. Heck, you can even used compressed ISO files so that you can squeeze more burned games to your system. Best of all: if you ever brick your PSP, you can use the recovery menu of the Epsilon BIOS to get your baby back and running.One aspect about the Epsilon BIOS that is highly touted is the fact that its "bootloader" always runs before the real firmware. That way, every protection attempt by Sony in the future will be useless, theoretically, on a modded system. I guess that's the way it should be, considering how much money you've spent on it. Personally, I'd rather just buy some real games, and if I want to hassle with homebrew, I'll trust the software route instead. Spending so much money to avoid spending money on games seems a little silly, don't you think?[Via Maxconsole][Thanks, steve!]
A look-see at Undiluted Platinum, the PSP modchip
Not merely a modchip for your PSP, Undiluted Platinum, as we know, is supposed to be a complete flash / firmware replacement solution. But there were a lot of unanswered questions when we first found out about it a few days ago, but thanks to MaxConsole, we've got some answers. The 32MB flash storage area is booted to by default when installed in your PSP (shown above -- default PSP firmware can be accessed by holding L1 when booting), and can be written and modified freely with its own USB connector, which is routed through the battery compartment, making it completely enclosed, isolated, and independent. So much so, in fact, you can supposedly restore a bricked PSP with this thing. Expect a $90 US MSRP, and keep an eye out for more deets and pics as we get 'em.[Thanks, Brad]
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.
PSP mod chip aims to end firmware woes
Maxconsole.net reports that a new PSP mod, Undiluted Platinum (UP), is being readied for release. The chip has been designed to fit perfectly inside the standard PSP unit and acts as a flash replacement system.Theoretically, UP will run previous versions of PSP firmware and even custom flash builds, granting users access to both homebrew applications and the latest licensed games. Price and installation procedure have not yet be specified.
