The recently released Custom Firmware 5.50GEN-C didn't fare well with the PSP community because of various system freezes and other bug reports, but now it seems everything has been fixed and the new update is ready for upload.

The much-awaited 5.50GEN-C custom firmware had its share of problems upon launch. There were reports of freezes, although they seemed to be dependent on the PSP model. PSPGEN's MaGiXieN has moved to address these issues as well as announce that work is proceeding on CFW 5.50GEN-D.

Thanks to jfscorreia for the tip!

It's here! The one that we've been waiting for and the one to stir up your lazy Sunday. Custom Firmware 5.50GEN-C is now out from Team GEN! This release finally allows you to install and enjoy all the games that requires FW 5.55 WITHOUT having to patch anything.

Thanks to kindjal for the tip!

Download: CFW 5.50 GEN-C

Despite Sony's efforts to keep homebrew out of their PSP handheld, the homebrew community is still going strong. This week saw news of Sony-instigated blockages, which will hopefully be circumvented by the newly-announced (and not yet released) new CFW update from the GEN team. All the big updates in the PSP Homebrew Weekend Warrior after the jump.

Heads up to the PSP homebrew community! Team GENyUS has announced that Custom Firmware 5.50GEN-C will be released real soon. So what's new with the latest version of 5.50GEN you might asked? More info after the break.

Sony is at it again. In a not-so-surprising move to further combat piracy on the PSP, Sony has blocked CFW 5.50 GEN-B users from accessing the PlayStation Store.

Heads up to the PSP homebrew community! Homebrew developer Yoshihiro is back to release a new update for his homebrew saving utility, Games Decrypter. The latest update fixes the Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2 bug brought about by the previous release and now, almost all games that requires the OFW 5.55 can be patched using custom firmware 5.50GEN-B2.

Download: Games Decrypter v2

PSP homebrew community rejoice! Homebrew developer Yoshihiro has finally released his highly anticipated Game Decrypter for the PSP. This homebrew tool will allow you to run your backup games that requires the OFW 5.55 to work properly on custom firmwares 5.03GEN and 5.50GEN.

Download: Yoshihiro's 5.55 & 6.00 games decrypter
Download: UMDGen v4.00

Without a new custom firmware, those unwilling to upgrade to higher versions of the official PSP firmware are pretty much locked out of playing a lot of the new PSP games. Homebrew coder Yoshihiro may have a solution, however.


Thanks to Jonny P for the tip!

Homebrew developer Yoshihiro has dropped by our forums to release XGEN UPDATER and XGEN pandora DC8 converter for the PSP. This handy tool will allow you to install CFW 5.50GEN-B2 directly on any PSP without a patch. It can also convert your DC8 kit to XGEN Pandora. More info after the break.

Download: XGEN UPDATER DC + UPDATER + testing tool
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