Engadget reveals PSP hack Finalists

by Ben Zackheim { Apr 23rd 2005 at 11:47AM }

PSP Engadget, ever-focused on what hardware can do, has started a contest where the best PSP and DS hacks can go head-to-head. They just revealed the PSP Finalists, and they're some doozies.

One of them is a Tetris game, using the built-in (but hidden) PSP browser. My personal favorite is the home controller hack. Though the web portal trick could be fun to explore. I'm too busy with Wipeout Pure to mess with this stuff now, anyway.

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

john @ Dec 18th 2005 8:44PM

Every hack they list is just a way to use the Wipeout Pure browser exploit, yet they say the Nintendo DS guys didn't submit anything because they "weren't up to the challenge."

It might be because the Nintendo DS doesn't come with an obvious exploit that a 3rd grader can figure out. Or it could be that the flourishing DS hack community just doesn't waste their time with blogs loaded with unfounded bias.

I guess here I could mention that the DS community is hacking/rewriting the firmware, eliminating the need for a passthrough, or establishing wireless connections with their PCs via easily distributable Windows XP drivers to load homebrew code.

I think both systems have worlds of potential for hacks, but I think engadget missed out on the DS activity because the guys behind are too busy with real hacks instead of "portable web browsing."

eb @ Dec 18th 2005 8:44PM

I have to whole heartedly agree with #2. I think the DS community is making great progress with things. Someone has figured out a way to load homebrew over wireless. I think the ti 85 emu is just amazing. So far the PSP only knows browser tricks. Yippee. Also #3 has to go.

Mike @ Dec 18th 2005 8:44PM

Shouldn't there just be a single entry for "using wipeout pure as a web browser"?

I agree with #2, the DS community is doing very big things with their hardware, they're just not telling engadget about them.

yeah right @ Dec 18th 2005 8:44PM

ok 2/3/4 like wot. apart from usb power cable. i got both and so far the ds is a fine paper weight to stop my psp manual from blowing away (oh thats a hack there you i named 2 for you)

yeah right @ Dec 18th 2005 8:44PM

ok 2/3/4 like wot. apart from usb power cable. i got both and so far the ds is a fine paper weight to stop my psp manual from blowing away (oh thats a hack there you i named 2 for you)

Ryan Weber @ Dec 18th 2005 8:44PM

Alright...I agree with number 2. But...I am not rooting for the DS here...I dont like the DS, the psp is much better and in my opinion. Psp was made by a computer/electronics corporation...whereas DS was made by an actual game company...therefore, the psp will have greater potential for hacking. I do agree with john though, DS is ahead of the psp so far hacking-wise...I just believe that in the long run the psp will overcome.