One of many PSP updates coming your way is that of Zx-81's emulator projects: PSPBEEB, a BBC Micro Computer emulator for the Sony PlayStation Portable. And after nine months, PSPBEEB is now at version 1.1.0 with a slew of additions since version 1.0.8. The new version of PSP BeebEm port has been modernized for the newest custom firmwares and is also safe for Sony's PSP Slim & Lite. More details can be had at the full story.



Download: PSPBEEB v1.1.0 for FW 1.50
Download: PSPBEEB v1.1.0 for FW 3.xx
Download: PSPBEEB v1.1.0 source code

Zx-81 must love his emulators and the games that go with them. Just shortly after releasing the latest version of PSPsim for our usage, he's announcing the release of PSPBeeb v1.0.8. Homebrew emulator fans may recognize this as a PSP-based version of the BeebEm emulator, which is built to run games for the BBC Micro computer series on Windows and Unix platforms.

Aside from the new PSP GPU that's been added - much like in PSPsim and PSPYape - this app also includes these changes:

• Add two new commands to run games (*EXEC and *RUN).
• New file format for run.txt, see README for details.
• Be aware, this format is not compatible with previous version.
• Add help menu
• New graphical functions with new smoother render modes. It uses the PSP GPU for rendering, it does not run faster, but it's a lot smoother.
• Save state dates are displayed in the emulator window (it's now easier to identify and to load the right save state slot)
• Bug fix in Rom file requester
  

As with all of Zx-81's applications, full details for installation and usage are available in the README. Also try to visit his section at the QJ.NET Forums if you have the time - extra details may be posted. Enjoy your download!

Download: PSPBeeb v1.0.8
Visit: PSP Development Forum

The last time Zx-81 released PSPBEEB, he was kind of hoping it'll be the final release for this BBC emulator. But we guess there's a lot of us that hoped he'll revive the project; thus our collective prayers lead to v1.0.7. Hopefully, there'll be more versions to come. Here's the changelog:

• Multiple keyboard mapping feature developed by Pou-chan:
• You can now toggle between 3 different keyboard mapping (using for example LTrigger and RTrigger keys)
• Bug fix in the keyboard skin chooser (that made the emu crashed)
• Add new keyboard files from Bah and Pou-Chan

A very articulate Read Me file will take you through the history of  this very famous emulator as well the whole of the installation process. Installation:

• Unzip the zip file, and copy the content of the directory fw2.x or fw1.5 (depending of the version of your firmware) on the psp/game directory.
• Put your disk image files on "discs" sub-directory.
• It has been developed on linux for Firmware 1.5, and 2.1+ using DevHook and the two great GTA eloaders (0.97 and 0.98) from.

Download: [PSPBEEB: BBC Micro Emulator for PSP v1.0.7]

Bah has released some keyboard mapping files for Zx-81's BBC Micro Computer emulator for the PSP, PSPBEEB. The latest release of PSPBEEB was just 2 days ago and with the revival of this emulator, more keyboard mapping files may be just what you need! This set of PSPBEEB keyboard mapping files donated by Bah includes mapping for more than 30 BEEB games with anything from Airlift to Meteors to Wallaby.

These keyboard mapping files should be useful when combined with the new keyboard skin change option. Plus, the ability to save and load settings files for each game added in version 1.0.6 should be able to improve your emulation experience by quite a bit, giving it that extra 10% of authenticity. Thanks for these Bah!

Download: [Keyboard mapping files for PSPBEEB]

  

Zx-81 from our forums has once again taken the liberty to update one of his earlier emulators today -  bringing PSPBEEB to version 1.0.6. Some of you may not have heard of this emulator, as the last version was released all the way back in May. This is one of Zx-81's unusual emulators, as most of the homebrew community would not recognise the vintage BBC Micro Computers that were first released all the way back in 1991.

The BBC Micro, more commonly known as the Beeb, was an early home computer designed and built by Acorn Computers Ltd for th (BBC). The Beeb was used for educational uses  in schools as well as being quite popular in homes back in a time when nobody had heard of the common PC.

PSPBEEB is Zx-81's port of BeebEm, a famous BBC Micro computer emulator for Unix and Windows. Here's what's changed since v1.0.5:

• Icons and background images designed by Mr Nick666
• Emulator menus reorganisation (new menu for settings)
• New feature to save and load a distinct setting file for each games
• Delete files option (in the file selector)
• Added keyboard change skin option
• The percentage of battery left is now displayed in the emulator window
• Added a watchdog to automatically return to the emulator menu when the battery is very low (< 5%)
• You can add your own virtual keyboard images in the graphics directory
• Numerous bug fixes and code cleaning

Download: [PSPBEEB: BBC Micro Emulator for PSP v1.0.6]
View: [Forum release thread]

It hasn't been that long since we have last heard from Zx-81 and now he's at it again! The developer of the PSPBEEB has come up with the latest (and as he hopes, final) version which is the PSPBeeb: BBC Micro Emulator for PSP v1.0.5.

Here's the changelog for this latest version:
- In the key mapping editor, PSP keys can now be left unassigned
- Disk image can now be loaded on the two drives of the BBC Micro (and not only on drive 0).

This version contains a README.txt file that will definitely be helpful to users. Two binary versions (for 2.x and 1.5 FW) and sources are included in the zip archive. Sources are included, and this package is under "Beebem" license, read COPYING.txt file for more information about it.

If you want a quick recap about Zx-81's conquests, you can check it out here.


Download: [PSPBeeb: BBC Micro Emulator for PSP v1.0.5]

Zx-81 has released the newest version of PSPBeeb, the BBC Micro Emulator for PSP.

Version 1.0.2 includes the following changes:  

• Added missing keys in the virtual keyboard
• Added Zip archive support for disk files (.ssd ...), keyboard (.kbd) and state files (.uef).
• Added Load/Save/Del emulator states menu
• Added menu to change the BBC hardware Model
• Added a frameskip option
• Speed optimization (frame display)

To Install:

• Unzip the zip file, and copy the content of the directory fw2.x or fw1.5
• (depending of the version of your firmware) on the psp/game directory
• Put your disk image files on "discs" sub-directory.
  

Additional Notes:

• Two binary versions (for 2.x and 1.5 FW) and sources are included in the zip archive.
• Sources are included (under "Beebem" license) please read COPYING.txt file for more information about it.

BeebEm is a famous emulator of the BCC Micro ('the Beeb') computer series running on both Windows and Unix. The Beeb was often used for educational uses, and was quite successful before PCs became part of the household.  If you have any comments or questions for Zx-81 regarding PSPBeeb v1.0.2, please post them at the release thread.  

Download [PSPBeeb v1.0.2]

Zx-81 has ported Beebm, a BBC Micro Computer emulator to the PSP! Zx-81  successfully modified, and ported the source code of the 0.0.4 version from Dave Eggleston using PSPSDK environment. It's now working great on the PSP! PSPBeeb has been developed on linux for Firmware 2.5 using the great GTA eLoader (0.97), but it should work properly on other firmwares. Zx-81 has also integrated a 1.5FW binary version (kxploit).

For those that are unfamiliar with BBC Micro Computers: The BBC Micro, affectionately known as the Beeb, was an early home computer. It was designed and built by Acorn Computers Ltd for the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). The Beeb was often used for educational uses, and was highly successful in schools and homes back in a time when nobody had heard of the common PC. The first BBC Micro computers were released in 1981!

I remember the BBC Micro computers from when I was just a kid, and i loved them. I'm pretty sure it was the first computer I ever used, and it brings back memories. Well done Zx-81!!

Download: [PSPBeeb v1.0.1]