People who love to personalize their Sony handhelds should be aware that homebrew developer albandu51 released a new version of the PSP theme manager, Pxl_Installer (previous version here). Featuring new themes, wallpapers, and other additions such as download percentage display, this version shouldn't be missed. More details in the full article.

Download: Pxl_Installer v0.5

Want to spruce up your Sony PlayStation Portable's XMB interface? Why not try homebrew developer Kratosjohn's new theme called the Sidedock 3.90 M33. To find out more, head on over to the full article.

Download: Sidedock 3.90 M33 (Ctf)
Download: Sidedock 3.90 M33 (Flash0)
Download: Sidedock 3.90 M33 Wallpapers
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If you're looking for some new customized XMB themes for your PSP, you might want to try this pair of gorgeous looking ones from developer sn00chi3: BlaCkoncept and VertiGO! Screenshots and more details in the full article.

Download: BlaCkoncept (flash0)

Download: BlaCkoncept (CTF)
Download: VertiGO! (flash0)
Download: VertiGO! (CTF)

There's a first time for everything. For Super Sheep, this is the first time that the homebrew developer has released a theme flasher for the Sony PSP - the Universal Theme Flasher. Find out what it actually does after the jump.


Download: Universal Theme Flasher
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If you're still searching for that customized XMB theme that you want for the PSP, then you may want to check out this cool night-themed custom XMB theme, Moon and Black, and SchmilK's SchiDeLoaDeR. There's a lot of things to like on these well-made themes, and you may want to check them out for yourself. More details in the full article!

Download: Moon and Black v2
Download: SchiDeLoaDeR XMB Theme 3.90m33

If you're having trouble trying to customize your PlayStation Portable handheld, but just can't seem to get used to the idiosyncrasies of the English language, then you might be pleased to know that developers Mizou93 and NoVy have come out with their respective releases of the Sony Theme Converter in French and in Polish. Full details on the full article.

Download: Custom Theme Converter - French version
Download: Custom Theme Converter - Polish version

Sony's PSP firmware version just recently hit the big 3.80, arriving with a load of features for Sony's all-in-one entertainment movement for the PlayStation Portable. But it seems that Sony wasn't done yet, because they've also bumped up the Custom Theme Converter to version 1.2. Hit the full story to find out more.





Download: Sony Custom Theme Converter 1.2

Japan's official PlayStation site has just updated with a new downloadable that those who have a sweet tooth for custom themes for the PSP may want to hear about. It's an official release of Sony's very own theme maker for handhelds running on their official firmware.

While details are still sketchy at this point (it's all in Japanese), a quick scan of this new application's PDF manual reveals some interesting details. For example, we've spotted screenshots for what appears to be a custom icon editor (complete with step-by-step instructions). The app also carries its own theme converters, although once again, we can't verify this until we can pick up a more proper translation.

Guys interested in downloading a copy of this new tool can access it via Sony Japan's official site by clicking the Read link below. We'll let you know in case we hear news of a North American release for Sony's official Theme maker for the PSP. In the meantime, we'd really appreciate it if the more Nihonggo-literate readers could drop by and offer translations. We're sure the rest of the PSP community will be thankful as well.

We extend our thanks to Hatter for informing us of this new release.

A few days ago, Sony moved both the PSP 1000 and PSP 2000's (aka PSP Slilm) firmware up to version 3.70. The update included a new feature that allows users to tinker with their handheld's themes (without having to resort to homebrew apps, that is). The company's following up this major news by letting PSP owners in the UK know that 10 themes are now available for download to their system.

The list consists mostly of themes based on games you guys may have played - the Cookie theme's reportedly been pre-installed in some PSPs :

• Cookies
• Classy Pink
• Lemmings
• WipEout
• Pursuit Force: Extreme Justice - 1
• Pursuit Force: Extreme Justice - 2
• Pursuit Force: Extreme Justice - 3
• Pursuit Force: Extreme Justice - 4
• Pursuit Force: Extreme Justice - 5
• Pursuit Force: Extreme Justice - 6

For the guys interested in customizing their themes with this batch, the download links are available over at Sony UK's official site via the read link. Don't worry - we've tested the links, and these themes appear to be free. Also keep on the lookout for any new themes that are expected to come out in the near future.

We thank Sev1512 for tipping us off regarding this news bit.

For those with an inkling to start the week off with a new look for their PSPs, we have something for you. We've just picked up another trio of XMB themes for the day, and should be available for your downloading pleasure (Details in the file readmes):

BMD XMB Theme, by johnce564623
This XMB theme set is reportedly the author's 3rd work, and features some easy-to-spot black icons. But while they're visually appealing, we have to ask - what's with the Stan marsh icon (on the right)? This release currently has a completed set of topmenus and submenus.

Download: BMD XMB Theme
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Xbox 360 XMB Theme, by The Random
As its name implies, this XMB Theme is based on the Xbox 360's interface. Aside from tweaking the visual aspect to the theme (icons, volume bar, font), The Random has also added in appropriate audio cues to make the theme all the more convincing. Take note that this XMB theme is noted to work on custom firmwares 3.30 and 3.40 only.

Download: Xbox 360 XMB Theme
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Mac blueberry Theme V1 , by djaart
If the screenshot didn't give it away, djaart's XMB Mac blueberry theme V1 is on the setting once can see on Apple Mac computers. Icons were done Amitsaraf32, with the photo and game loading icons based on the Ultimate Black XMB Theme.

Download: Mac blueberry V1 XMB Theme
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