If you're wondering if developer FaT30YCG still has any plans of reviving Adhoc Messenger, the rather useful homebrew instant messenger app for the PlayStation Portable, then don't worry. A new mod designed by aldostools picks off where the previous version left off with the Unofficial Adhoc Messenger 2.6. More details about the new changes in this mod can be found in our full article.

Download: Unofficial Adhoc Messenger 2.6

PSP owners who enjoy using PSP portals will be happy to know that Ultimate Portal v6.0 has now been released. This PSP homebrew was created by biscottealacrevette and sports some pretty nifty functions users may appreciate.

Want to know more about the application? Head on over to the full article for the full details.

Download: Ultimate Portal v6.0

Homebrew developer Dezerith dropped by QJ.NET PSP Development Forum and released the first build of his own PlayStation Portable portal simply known as Yellow. The coder mentioned that the application is still in its early stages. Despite that, Yellow already contains a lot of important and fun stuff.

Currently, Yellow has a total of 43 games, 11 applications, 10 videos, and an Internet browser. We know the amount of its content is relatively smaller compared to other portals and Dezerith mentioned that this was intentional. He reasoned, "I didn't just throw in every flash game that could run on the psp like most other portals do".

Aside from the Internet browser, Yellow also contains a MSN Messenger as well as PSPTunes which we know you guys will particularly find useful. Anyway, Yellow v1.00 comes with  Readme file containing installation guide so browse through that first before loading this program on your PlayStation Portable units.

Download: Yellow v1.00
Visit: QJ PSP Development Forum

JackQodo over at QJ.NET's PSP Flash Player Discussions & Releases Forums announced the release of the F9 Social portal. This homebrew net portal's Beta release features five categories, although not all of them are fully operational:

• MSN Messenger (official, but not yet working :P)
• digg.com">digg news
• Engadget
• Games (under construction)
• Search (under construction too)

JackQodo commented that this was released specifically for feedback and suggestions on what can be added or deleted in the upcoming updates. If you fancy giving feedback on this portal-under-development for your PSP, check out the download link below, and make sure to drop by JackQodo's thread at the QJ.NET Forums to give your opinion.

Download: F9 Social portal BETA
Visit: QJ's  PSP Flash Player Discussions & Releases Forum

  

Qaz released a new messenger portal for people to use. It's called the Pro-Messenger, now on version 1.3, and if it looks like it's got a lot to offer.

It's got 10 games, 12 themes, a User Name Change function, a Display Picture Change function, and a host of useful links. Best of all, it'll allow you to send messages to Yahoo Messenger, MSN Messenger, and AIM.

The developer mentions that his app isn't strictly homebrew, so you shouldn't be worried about bricking your PSP with this app, though there's a decided lack of an actual readme with the file. Feel free to visit our forums for directions though, as it seems the developer is willing to answer questions.

One thing we've noticed though is how this application looks similar to the Windows Live PSP Messenger Portal. We did a bit of digging, and found out that while they are similar, this isn't a copy of the said application. As one of Qaz's mates from PspWxp on the PlayStation forums notes:

...yeah, I thought the same thing. Before he made this, I talked to lil_naruto and asked him for permission to include it into pspWxp and the upcoming Encore. We could include it, but Qaz decided to make his own and I don't think he saw lil_naruto's Live Messenger. He coded it himself I believe. It's a bit different, feature wise, but in the end they all do the same thing.

Download: [Pro-Messenger v1.3]
Discuss: [Forum Release Thread]

Sam Haakenstad, more known as PSp2gamer in the QJ forum, is back with MediaCenterPSP v2.00. The new feature-packed  version of the Windows XP MediaCenter portal for the PSP reflects minor bug fixes, new default background, enhanced graphics, and other modifications. Of course it's been loaded with new features, more games and applications. Just the way we like it!

MediaCenterPSP v2.00 features:

• AIM, Yahoo, and MSN Messenger Login
• Multiple Search engine support
• Redesigned GMail Viewer
• 8 Flash Games and Apps included and download center for more
• MediaVault Downloads
• MediaCenterPSP QuikDate (Add new features right from the PSP)
• Brand new redesigned User Upload/Download Center
• File Browsing and Other Portal Loading support
• 12 Hour Clock with Day of the Week
• Only 500K
  

    Games:

• Bowman
• Eskiv
• PSP Snake (By Epixx)
• EtchNScetch (By Epixx)
• FridgeMagnets

    Apps:

• Periodic Table
• Calculator
• ICDrav V.2

Download: [MediaCenterPSP v2.00]
Discuss: [Forum Release Thread]