Dark_AleX has finished working on the beta version of his new Modchip flasher, dubbed NandFlasher. Currently at version 0.1 beta, the application works with both the Undiluted Platinum and Devolution modchips, although it doesn’t work well on the latter. The application allows you to perform some advanced operations on thePSP nands and auto-detects which modchip you are using.

The Devolution functionality hasn’t been tested fully since DAX doesn’t have a Devolution modchip. The application still needs a GUI as well as a few other features DAX has mentioned, including showing the NAND as a storage device under windows and testing the Devolution code. Before using the application, be sure to check the readme (usage.txt) file.

[Download NandFlasher v0.1 BETA]

The European PlayStation Network has been updated to include a new game as well as a few new trailers. Those who are looking for a new beat-em-up for the PS3 will be pleased that Mortal Kombat 2 is now available to download from the PlayStation Store for only £1.99.

XTREME PSP has been running for almost two years, and has grown stedily since it first launched in June 2005. We are now proud to announce the launch of the XTREME PS3 website, dedicated to the PlayStation 3. Although the launch is much later than we had hoped, most of the website is fully operational. If you are new to using a PS3, be sure to check out our FAQ section.

If you have any comments or suggestions, please do not hesitate to contact us using the Contact Form.We are planning to launch a PS3 magazine soon so be sure to look out for that.

[Visit XTREME PS3]

XTREME PSP has been running for almost two years, and has grown stedily since it first launched in June 2005. We are now proud to announce the launch of the XTREME PS3 website, dedicated to the PlayStation 3. Although the launch is much later than we had hoped, most of the website is fully operational. If you are new to using a PS3, be sure to check out our FAQ section.

If you have any comments or suggestions, please do not hesitate to contact us using the Contact Form.We are planning to launch a PS3 magazine soon so be sure to look out for that.

It’s finally here guys…DK Jr. finally released a new issue of PSP M4M: Magazine 4 Men. Because of the lack of new issues over the past few months DK Jr. has made Issue 11 extra big, containing over 150 pages. If you haven’t already downloaded the latest issue, you can do so here. See below for what to expect in issue 11.

Content Breakdown:

• Loosing your Virginity
• Decision Making
• Seduction Guide
• Anger Management
• Be a Slave to her PMS
• Jokes
• Female Fantasies
• Wallpaper
• plus, lots of babe photos

DK. Jr would like to apologize for the delay in releasing this issue. Hopefully, we can expect a new issue every month once again.

[Download PSP M4M Issue 11]

Sources close to Sony have finally revealed details about the successor to the PSP. Sony is focusing on making the PSP lighter by using “a new LED screen that will deliver an ultra-crisp image but take up far less space”, but retaining most of the hardware specification. The battery life of course will be improved, by up to four times, thanks to the LED screen consuming less power and most importantly, the new PSP will include 8GB of built in storage space and a faster UMD drive.

A built-in camera and finish (matte or gloss) are still being decided, but already the new PSP is sounding good. The improved UMD drive should provide quicker game loading and the 8GB built-in flash memory will definitely come in useful for all those MP3s, videos, photos and save data. The PSP’s buttons have been revamped and the D-Pad has gotten a major overhaul, giving portable gamers something more like a Playstation 3 D-pad to play with.

Those of you holding out for a touchscreen are, unfortunately, going to have to wait until Sony’s next portable gaming device. The new PSP will again be black. The final price for this new PSP hasn’t been set, but Sony is hoping to sell it for under $170 or so. Manufacturing should commence in the upcoming weeks, and the product is going to be officially unveiled at this year’s E3. The sale date being tossed around is August, but don’t be surprised if it’s pushed back to September. The new PSP doesn’t have a official name yet…"PSP Lite" anyone?

[Via: Kotaku]

Issue 24 of the XTREME PSP Magazine is now available to download, and weight is at just over 100 pages. Issue 24 includes previews of Jeanne D’Arc, God of War and other games, as well as reviews of Cube, Virtua Tennis 3 and Passport to… See below for a full breakdown of the contents.

Contents:

• Previews:
  • God of War
  • Harry Potter
  • Jeanne D’Arc
  • SOCOM: Tactical Strike
• Reviews:
  • Cube
  • Valkyrie Profile: Lenneth
  • Virtua Tennis 3
  • Passport to…
• Music: The Fall of Troy
• Tips and Cheats
• Wallpaper
• and a new competition

Remember, you can download the Magazine early via our RSS Feed. The magazine is available to download at the end of every month, so why not beat the crowd and download it early.

PSP Firmware 3.50 if finally available to download as discussed previously. The firmware update utilized the newly added features to the PlayStation 3, which allows the PS3 to be accessed via the PSP from anywhere around the world using a Wi-Fi hotspot. See below for a full breakdown of what the update contains. The update is available to download on all Regional PlayStation websites or via the Network Update feature on the PSP.

Change Log:

Network

• You can now connect a PSP system to a PS3 system via the Internet using [Remote Play].
• [Communication Settings] has been added as an option to the [Remote Play] menu.
• [RSS Channel Guide] has been added as a feature under [RSS Channel].

According to a recent interview with the team behind Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII, the game is said to feature upto 100 hours of gameplay. Tabata, one of the game’s producers, admits that the title is about 90% complete, with compressing everything to fit on UMD being one of the few remaining tasks for the development team. The game’s main story will most likely take players about 30 hours, but “getting all of the materia in the missions and going out into Midgar for Sub-Events” can boost play time to the triple digits.

Crisis Core will be available to purchase in Japan from September. US and European dates have not been revealed yet.