220w ago - Just a few days back Nintendo Wii developer Waninkoko's USB iSO Loader v1.0 was leaked shortly following a video release of it.

As of today, he has officially released a 100% working version, however, his blog appears down at the moment.

That being said, those interested can grab the official release versions below:

Download: USB Loader 1.0 / cIOS Rev 9 / USB Loader 1.0 [Mirror] / cIOS Rev 9 [Mirror]

Enjoy all!

220w ago - After some time off since his previous release, this weekend Spanish PS3 developer Ifcaro has released two new non-final PS3 USBLD Loader test versions.

They appear to add both increased compatibility and a language/driver file folder (namely, x:/USBLD) as follows:

Download: USB LOADER v0.3 RC1 / USB LOADER v0.3 RC1+MODHOOK / SPANISH LANGUAGE ARCHIVE (Put in folder X: USBLD USBLDLNG.TXT where X is the letter of the usb disk and the setup screen select Import language file. Same thing with X: USBLD USBD . IRX driver for usb)

Rough translation: ATTENTION: This is NOT the final version. It is only a test version and find bugs etc.

The theme ps2load not finished because I realized that uses images ioprp well protected and is not it out XD. So if you test if the games run without requiring ps2load in this version in case.

I leave with you two versions one with and one without modhook, tell if something's modhook improved compatibility (or the worse) or if it does delete.

221w ago - Waninkoko has released a homebrew application for the Nintendo Wii that will download and install the new content in the v4.0 System Menu update, but leaves out the new protection which has been added.

Download: Firmware 4.0 Updater

To quote: This application allows you to update the firmware of your console installed only the applications needed for this (IOS, System Menu, channels ...).

As a result, certain characteristics can be maintained as the bug that affects the early versions of IOS stays intact.

ps. I will update the CFW to Rev. 15 and post it today

221w ago - Earlier today, from GDC '09 a PS3 Firmware 2.70 announcement by Sony was rumored.

While we don't have an official word yet, PS3 Firmware 2.70 was confirmed present by many (props to ssneeky10 for the link) including some of the resident PS3 Devs, albeit briefly, on Sony's servers before being removed.

Chances are either a last-minute issue with it was found, or it was mistakenly put it up for download and removed, similar to what happened for Life with PlayStation.

To quote: Just got this from a prominent PS3 developer at GDC: "PS3 Firmware 2.70 definitely this week. Developers got it yesterday."

The update was rumored to have gone live this afternoon, but was apparently withdrawn. Watch for an announcement in the next few days.

221w ago - Today WiiGator has updated his GameCube Backup Launcher to version 0.2 for the Nintendo Wii console.

Download: GameCube Backup Launcher v0.2 for Wii / GameCube Backup Launcher v0.2 for Wii [Mirror]

Changes in 0.2:
• Increased speed of reloader
• Fixed bug in games like PokeMon XD (Game is protected against hacks)
• Increased speed of audio fix stuff
• Allow to select to start disc itself when using a multi game disc
• Avoid green screen when starting a game (button A)
• Disc change support on startup screen
• Disc change supported for all start methods
• Fixed Kirby's Air Ride
• Fixed non working PAL games on PAL console, when pressing B (e.g. Wario World)
• Support for Freeloader
• Support for Action Replay
• The loader will change the screen format in Wii mode to the screen format of the disc inserted at startup.