Post by: Xbox-Scene on May 26, 2006, 10:58:00 AM
Undiluted Platinum: Firmware Replacement Chip for Sony PSP-- Posted by XanTium on May 26 12:22 EST
Not really Xbox(360) news, but looks like the Sony PSP is getting its first hardware modchip. Here's the info we received:
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Undiluted Platinum: World's first PSP Modchip!
Here's a picture of U.P. (Undiluted Platinum), a flash replacement system for the PSP which allows the use of previous flash updates or custom flash builds. Installation has been optimized to fit entirely inside PSP, this opens up the possibility to run unsigned Homebrew code on the latest PSP systems. More info will be available next week.
Post by: plonkman on May 26, 2006, 10:11:00 AM
At last, I can have all the latest updates and still play homebrew.
Where do I sign?
Post by: NCspecV81 on May 26, 2006, 10:12:00 AM
Post by: 6h05T_R1d3R on May 26, 2006, 09:36:00 AM
yeah... i got really excited for like 2 seconds...
Post by: Moltdar on May 26, 2006, 10:19:00 AM
Post by: ZildjianKX on May 26, 2006, 10:26:00 AM
Post by: alsybub on May 26, 2006, 10:28:00 AM
I'm gonna be blowing the dust off my PSP then!
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Post by: Brizzzer on May 26, 2006, 09:57:00 AM
Post by: Mr_M000_Cow on May 26, 2006, 10:35:00 AM
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Post by: bucko on May 26, 2006, 10:05:00 AM
Post by: mlapaglia on May 26, 2006, 10:43:00 AM
Post by: DrumMasterFlash on May 26, 2006, 10:51:00 AM
Post by: Anhaedra on May 26, 2006, 10:52:00 AM
Post by: BennyBou on May 26, 2006, 11:03:00 AM
Post by: gwellan on May 26, 2006, 11:08:00 AM
Post by: jmbear on May 26, 2006, 10:50:00 AM
...bout damn time.
Post by: cadavra on May 26, 2006, 11:00:00 AM
QUOTE(jmbear @ May 26 2006, 05:57 PM) 
...bout damn time.
Word.
I want one now
, where do I order . . . and why haven't any psp sites picked up on this?Post by: modbox360 on May 26, 2006, 11:00:00 AM
Post by: DaShiZNiT on May 26, 2006, 11:09:00 AM
looks like its time to sell my 1.5 shit its even still under warranty till next march
Post by: letsmod on May 26, 2006, 11:10:00 AM
Post by: echto on May 26, 2006, 11:12:00 AM
QUOTE(plonkman @ May 26 2006, 08:42 AM)
Super, smashing, great.
At last, I can have all the latest updates and still play homebrew.
Where do I sign?
No kidding!
Very nice!
Gawd damnit... I was so excited I blew the 'number of posts #'. I was going to save post # 666 for 6-6-06. Damn it, the devil made me do it!
Post by: manu_xl on May 26, 2006, 11:33:00 AM
well, i'm happy i have 1.5 already to be honest. hope for you guys it is true. but don't get your hopes already up.
Post by: t00faTT on May 26, 2006, 12:03:00 PM
Post by: lawdawg0931 on May 26, 2006, 12:06:00 PM
Here's a link to the chip manufacturers site....looks legit
http://www.actel.com...ts/proasicplus/
Post by: ILLusions0fGrander on May 26, 2006, 12:15:00 PM
Post by: FlashKick on May 26, 2006, 12:42:00 PM
QUOTE(Anhaedra @ May 26 2006, 05:23 PM)
If you want to play homebrew/emulators on a handheld, just get a GP2X...
gp2x is a great alternative! beastly handheld wuth a good resolution lcd and homebrew scene. what i didn't like about mine was the controls! that joystick was a bad idea imo
Post by: Kempf on May 26, 2006, 01:05:00 PM
You can see, that there is Soldering points... So it's not plug and play
Still... The chips looks pretty real... If it's BS, it's good work.
Post by: TheIceman72 on May 26, 2006, 01:13:00 PM
Post by: yello on May 26, 2006, 01:34:00 PM
hehehe
Post by: mksoftware on May 26, 2006, 01:56:00 PM
Post by: killab138 on May 26, 2006, 02:20:00 PM
i got rid of mine as fast as i bought it.
worthless.......all hype no bite!
thanks sony!!!!!!
Post by: danielmid on May 26, 2006, 02:25:00 PM
QUOTE(killab138 @ May 26 2006, 01:27 PM)
..........you guys still have psp's?
i got rid of mine as fast as i bought it.
worthless.......all hype no bite!
thanks sony!!!!!!
Haha, I did too. But that was way back before they even released the firmware that could access the internet. Yeah, I had an old school psp.
Post by: Serious Sam on May 26, 2006, 02:56:00 PM
Post by: Morlok8k on May 26, 2006, 03:00:00 PM
Post by: mksoftware on May 26, 2006, 03:01:00 PM
QUOTE(killab138 @ May 26 2006, 10:27 PM)
..........you guys still have psp's?
i got rid of mine as fast as i bought it.
worthless.......all hype no bite!
thanks sony!!!!!!
Well, actually you missed al the fun! Daxter and GTA LCS are top games, and Loco Roco is going to be awesome. You sold it when there weren't even good games for it, now it's time to enjoy this peace of hardware...
Post by: Morlok8k on May 26, 2006, 04:04:00 PM
Post by: ukbootlegs on May 26, 2006, 04:59:00 PM
Post by: lawdawg0931 on May 26, 2006, 05:35:00 PM
QUOTE(gwellan @ May 26 2006, 01:29 PM)
It's just a progammable chip manufacturer, it sells blank chips, nothing on them.
That's all I meant...to show that it is a legit company that sells flashable chips. Hopefully all works out & this is truely a good Mod-chip.
Post by: only2braincellz on May 26, 2006, 05:50:00 PM
QUOTE(lawdawg0931 @ May 26 2006, 07:42 PM)
That's all I meant...to show that it is a legit company that sells flashable chips. Hopefully all works out & this is truely a good Mod-chip.
well, of course..
Actel has made flash memory chips for years.. they are on alot of different xbox chips...
What makes me wonder about it is the fact that it looks exactly like the main PS2 moschips the dx.... whatever its called. I mean, its almost identical to the point where if you look in that updates photo, you can see that this chip os allready used and wornout.
Also, look at the psp next to it for size difference..... the chip is pretty big compared to just the screen of the psp....
I really hope this is real.
I got stuck with a new 2.7 psp and would love to be able to play my SNES and NES games on the go.
Post by: Altima NEO on May 26, 2006, 06:29:00 PM
awesome!!!!!!
*berzerk*
Post by: gamesdude137 on May 26, 2006, 07:03:00 PM
but still this looks awsome im so gettint it
Post by: DJLotus on May 26, 2006, 09:14:00 PM
QUOTE(manu_xl @ May 26 2006, 06:40 PM)
99% fake imo. there's just no space inside the psp to install even a mini pcb. remember devil360. in few weeks we will also have prove of that scam.
well, i'm happy i have 1.5 already to be honest. hope for you guys it is true. but don't get your hopes already up.
while there is not a whole lot of space inside the psp, there is enough space to jam some shit in there. such as the guy who slapped an itrip into his psp
http://www.hackaday....34000287047320/
for those of you who never played with your psp's, sure it didn't have a whole lot of great games after release, but there are some good ones out now. and when I first got mine, i set it up for emulators. My psp was a my portable nes/snes/sega genesis. it was great being able to play some of the greatest games of yesteryear. now that my psp has been updated so that i can play gta and metal gear a!cd 2, my homebrew days are over. but this psp mod-chip has given me new hope
Post by: xboxgamer733 on May 26, 2006, 10:17:00 PM
QUOTE(ILLusions0fGrander @ May 26 2006, 12:22 PM)
but it would be nice to be able to switch between the 2 so i can play the latest games.
I agree. I feel that the choice to switch between firmwares is almost a necessity.Post by: wes89kid on May 26, 2006, 11:07:00 PM
Post by: boybandsmustdie on May 27, 2006, 01:01:00 AM
All the psp firmwares I have seen are around 16 megs. On the chips website nothing indicates that it can hold that much ammount of storage.
Post by: billy_dimashq on May 27, 2006, 02:15:00 AM
i had a psp earlier this year but got bored of the relative infancy of the homebrew on it (neocd and nes were the best things i tried, md/snes were too slow) so sold it on after a month or so.
but then a few weeks ago at work i put 2.7 on a psp and dl'd the loco roco demo and suddenly it became clear - NEED a psp!
shame this news has come a little while before i was due to get me a ds lite. now i'm going to have to decide which one i buy.
provided it isn't a big scam of course!
Post by: Blixten100 on May 27, 2006, 04:58:00 AM
Post by: MaTiAz on May 27, 2006, 08:02:00 AM
QUOTE(boybandsmustdie @ May 27 2006, 08:08 AM)
Come on guys, you really think that chip can hold 16+ mb's of info?
All the psp firmwares I have seen are around 16 megs. On the chips website nothing indicates that it can hold that much ammount of storage.
That Actel chip isn't a flash chip. It's just an ASIC. As cory1942 said, there's a flash chip near the Actel chip.
And BTW, Sony makes M2 cards which are kinda like the size of a chip like the ASIC and can contain like 1GB of data. Chip's physical size doesn't mean a lot when talking about storage space.
Post by: saint_river on May 27, 2006, 10:29:00 AM
it would also need to be at most 1.5mm thick as there is very little room inside a psp.
Also, why is the chip the same as on a dms chip? (according to the pic)
i dont buy it, think this might be a fake, hope i am proved wrong though
Post by: only2braincellz on May 27, 2006, 11:13:00 AM
The original story for it in 2005 was the same company, same description, but they were talking about only making 100 chips and selling them in ebay.... Which is a load of crap because you cant sell anything like that on ebay.
Also, the original pics made it look like a PC socket type adapter, and now it just looks like a ps2 modchip with an extra flash chip on it.
They were also talking about it having its own 85Mhz processor on it, for overclocking, but that would not only kill your psp in less then a week, but how and why would you put a seperate processor on a mod chip???
Its so full of holes now I know its full of crap.
But, Team xecutor is making something due out around christmas so....
Post by: the_devil73 on May 27, 2006, 04:56:00 PM
ACTEL is a high quality IC made to control, patch, or do both when code is put on it (to do as such).
Actel in a PS2 modchip, like the matrix infinity and dms4 series, along with memory to hold hacked patcher/bios/firmware either patches the bios (Matrix Infinity) or Controlls the Hacked BIOS O/S (DMS4 Pro). So stop saying ohhhh it looks like a ps2 chip. This might be because it functions SIMILAR TO A PS2 MODCHIP. DUHHHHHHHHHHHHH
Look next to the actel chip on this modchip, its NAND memory WHICH IS WHAT THE PSP FIRWARE IS HELD ON
INSIDE THE PSP. THis means that it will have enough to hold its own firmware
A project like this was tried before except it completely overtook the NAND memory and ran dual firmwares with the flip of the switch.
There is a big difference between this chip and devilmod360. Devilmod looked like a piece of shit and the picture wasnt worth piss. This picture is a genuine article and you can tell just by looking at it. This modchip, however, looks very very quality and the fact that it has a NAND chip next to the actel chip convinces me that its real
This post is dedicated to everyone who beieves in this chip
- God Anubious
P.S. Im 16
Post by: Modderxtrordanare on May 27, 2006, 05:06:00 PM
QUOTE
P.S. Im 16
Who gives a shit. That doesn't make you any smarter or dumber than someone else. Your age doesn't matter in what one thinks of your post, its the content of said post.
Post by: the_devil73 on May 27, 2006, 05:15:00 PM
QUOTE(Modderxtrordanare @ May 28 2006, 12:13 AM)
For everyone saying because it has an actel chip, and it resembles a ps2 chip, and that it has to be fake. Stfu, actel is just a company who makes and sells chips, such as the chips in an xbox mod chip.
For everyone saying it wont fit because it looks big, do you see it sitting next to a psp?
For all you know:
- It could be external
- It might be thin enough to squeeze in there
- You might have to remove the UMD drive for it
Who gives a shit. That doesn't make you any smarter or dumber than someone else. Your age doesn't matter in what one thinks of your post, its the content of said post.
Ok why would you make a bare, unprotected circuit external?
You are right, actel is a company that makes and sells chips. High quality ICs to be correct. How many fakes have you seen harboring Actels? And you just agreed with me when you said
actel is just a company who makes and sells chips, such as the chips in an xbox mod chip
But what does it do exactly? It controlls and handles specific functions in an xbox chip, just like it does in an xbox, and soon the psp.
You are so angry, you need to calm down. Stick to installing modchips and not knowing shit about them or there fucntions.
For those reading my post, i didnt mean to sound stuck up or anyting, just trying to say basically observe, thats it. sorry if i offended anyone. But i see we still have 19-21 year old babys on the forums who cant read for shit.
I hope everyone who read my post gained a little hope.
- God Anubious
Post by: Modderxtrordanare on May 27, 2006, 05:20:00 PM
I'm just saying, I read other peoples comments saying how it looked just like a ps2 modchip, and how they thought it was fake. I was agreeing with your whole post, although that external thing seems dumb now that you point it out.
I wasn't arguing with you.
Post by: the_devil73 on May 27, 2006, 05:23:00 PM
QUOTE(the_devil73 @ May 28 2006, 12:22 AM)
Ok why would you make a bare, unprotected circuit external?
You are right, actel is a company that makes and sells chips. High quality ICs to be correct. How many fakes have you seen harboring Actels? And you just agreed with me when you said
actel is just a company who makes and sells chips, such as the chips in an xbox mod chip
But what does it do exactly? It controlls and handles specific functions in an xbox chip, just like it does in an xbox, and soon the psp.
You are so angry, you need to calm down. Stick to installing modchips and not knowing shit about them or there fucntions.
For those reading my post, i didnt mean to sound stuck up or anyting, just trying to say basically observe, thats it. sorry if i offended anyone. But i see we still have 19-21 year old babys on the forums who cant read for shit.
I hope everyone who read my post gained a little hope.
- God Anubious
QUOTE(Modderxtrordanare @ May 28 2006, 12:27 AM)
I wasn't talking about you btw, just the 16 years old part.
I'm just saying, I read other peoples comments saying how it looked just like a ps2 modchip, and how they thought it was fake. I was agreeing with your whole post, although that external thing seems dumb now that you point it out.
I wasn't arguing with you.
Then i apologize. I was wondering because i was trying give ppl hope and i was flamed. oh well i apologize anyways.
Post by: Modderxtrordanare on May 27, 2006, 05:24:00 PM
Post by: potato10 on May 27, 2006, 09:06:00 PM
QUOTE(manu_xl @ May 26 2006, 01:40 PM)
99% fake imo. there's just no space inside the psp to install even a mini pcb. remember devil360. in few weeks we will also have prove of that scam.
well, i'm happy i have 1.5 already to be honest. hope for you guys it is true. but don't get your hopes already up.
i think you can take out the wifi board. not sure if the psp would even boot up. although the chip looks like a ps2 chip, IMO i think it should because the two probaly run the same way with a different interface and graphics and so fourth but one things that i ponder on is why the chip is in the shape it is.
Post by: netdevil69 on May 28, 2006, 02:44:00 PM
The U.P. (Undiluted Platinum) is a flash replacement system for the PSP which allows the use of previous flash updates or custom firmware builds, opening up the possibility to run unsigned homebrew code on even the latest PSP systems. The U.P. contains 32MB NAND flash which is programmable from the PC via a high speed USB connection, using our user friendly software. You may boot the PSP from either its onboard flash or the flash contained on the U.P; the flash which is used is determined by a button press as the PSP is powered on (U.P. flash is used by default, hold L1 to use the PSP onboard flash). Since U.P. provides a secondary flash which the PSP can boot from, it can even be used to restore a PSP which has been "bricked". Every effort has been made to make our flash updater software, which will be freely available for download, both as easy to use and reliable as possible. The software also contains diagnostics which can be used by installers to determine if an installation has been successful or not.
The U.P. has been designed to minimize installation difficulty and effort. A FPC (flexible printed circuit) cable is included which routes the essential signals from the PSP motherboard to the U.P. main board and U.P. USB connector. Copper enamel wire is included, which will provide the connection between the FPC cable and the motherboard signal traces. The FPC cable also helps by reducing the mechanical stress placed on the solder points, making a U.P. modified PSP shock resistant which is important for handheld systems. Installation aids are included, and installation diagrams for all PSP hardware revisions will be available for download, together with flasher software application, from our reseller's websites. More about installation together with install pictures closer to release.
The FPC cable end to which the USB connector board attaches is routed into the battery compartment and sits above the battery. The battery cover can be replaced after flash updating and the cable remains safely in the compartment until the next update is required, whereupon the USB connector can be clipped in place within a few seconds. This means that the U.P. is completely contained within the PSP under normal usage and avoids any unsightly external modifications to your PSP. PSP is after all portable, lets keep it that way!
In order to maximise the benefits that U.P. can provide its users, we have decided to take an open source approach with U.P and will be releasing source code for any software we release as well as full documentation for the U.P. hardware interface - including information on how to control U.P. from within PSP programs. This will allow anybody to create software which can take advantage of what U.P. has to offer. We have also sent a few prototype units away to some of the scene's best software hackers in order to give them a headstart at working on custom flash replacements - cant wait to see what people will come up with!
Features Announced:
- Ultra reliable and feature rich Actel ProASIC Plus FPGA
- Full Speed USB 1.1 ASIC onboard
- Branded 32MB NAND flash onboard (same flash as used in PSP)
- Stable and reliable flashing software freely available for download
- Installation verification using flashing software
- Ultra compact four layer PCB
- High quality Japanese connectors
- USB cable included
- FPC cable included, reducing installation effort and improving shock resistance
- Copper enamel wire included
- Open platform development system for software developers
- Installation has been optimized to fit entirely inside PSP
- All PSP hardware versions/regions supported
- User updatable flash
- Low power consumption
- Flash select via button press
- Ultra compact PCB has been designed to avoid signal bounce
- U.P. MAIN MODULE x1
- U.P. USB BOARD x1
- USB CABLE x1
- INSTALLATION AIDS 1 SET
- COPPER ENAMEL WIRE 1 SPOOL
- FPC CABLE x1
Post by: Modderxtrordanare on May 28, 2006, 03:30:00 PM
Post by: Mattssogay on May 28, 2006, 03:39:00 PM
QUOTE(Modderxtrordanare @ May 28 2006, 05:37 PM)
Any word on price?
Also Cut and paste from Maxconsole:
Suggested Retail price: 75 Euro's/ 90 US$
Post by: the_devil73 on May 28, 2006, 05:03:00 PM
Post by: garlm on May 28, 2006, 05:08:00 PM
My point was just that Divineo makes all three.
Post by: Modderxtrordanare on May 28, 2006, 11:00:00 PM
Notice how that has allready been posted a few posts earlier? Try reading next time.
Post by: garlm on May 30, 2006, 01:07:00 PM
Well, as a shop yes, they sell them. Some of the same people behind the shop are responsible for mod production though. DMS, viper, this.
Post by: UWARRIOR on June 03, 2006, 10:01:00 AM
It seems like it, but mm one thing for sure is, DAMN PRICE!!!, 90 BUCKS 
is high for the chip, reminds me when VIPER chip came out for gcube and it was damn expensive as well. But oh well, hope price goes down a little bit.
Post by: Viva La Sam on June 09, 2006, 01:26:00 PM
Post by: M3_DeL on June 10, 2006, 01:40:00 AM
If the price is too high, just wait a few months for competition, prices will drop then
Post by: xboxgamer733 on June 21, 2006, 01:14:00 AM
It sure seems as though this modchip is going to become a reality!
Post by: Lord Serebi on June 28, 2006, 05:42:00 AM
QUOTE(gwellan @ May 26 2006, 07:29 PM)
It's just a progammable chip manufacturer, it sells blank chips, nothing on them.
i guess you've never delt with ps2 modchips if u had to look that site up for "legit-ness" lol
Post by: xboxexpert on June 28, 2006, 07:49:00 PM
Post by: xboxgamer733 on June 29, 2006, 03:59:00 AM
QUOTE(xboxexpert @ Jun 28 2006, 07:56 PM)
Wow....Thats nuts..
You can say that again. I thought installing a 29-wire modchip was difficult enough!
Post by: Lord Serebi on June 30, 2006, 11:02:00 AM