A Tale of 2 Emulators

I been thinking since I have that much space to spare on my memory stick I try some systems I haven't tried before like the Atari Lynx. Found a great PSP Emulator it's called 'Plynx'. Works perfectly after I had my minor issue with the Bios. It said to place the BIOS right next to the Eboot file, It never said unzip it first and place the img file next to the Eboot

The other is the Atari 2600, talk about real old school. I have a friend who raves about that ancient console all of the time. So I figured why not, had a bit of an issue with the emulator. No it wasn't Bios as it seems the Atari 2600 hasn't got any. It was in finding an emulator that works. One site recommended 'PSP 2600'. I use 'PSP 7800' for my Atari 7800 games and thought I give it a try. It worked instantly. Now all I need to do is figure out what to install on it.

No Nonsense Review: Namco Museum # 1 PS1

Once again we are faced with the question, Do I like Retro games? In fact I do and each one in the Namco Museum series is so unique.

Pac-Man (1980)
Rally-X (1980)
New Rally-X (1981)
Galaga (1981)
Bosconian (1981)
Pole Position (1982)
Toy Pop (1986)

I really recommend Toy Pop as it is as close as you can come to most of those smart phone and tablet games you find.

No Nonsense Review: Hot Shots Golf PS1

Like all Hot Shots Golf games you use the X button to control your club and try to get enough power in as few strokes as possible to win the course. But really if stuffers from a rather unique problem it's hard to get enough power. It's hard to fault what the problem is, and the game is playable as well as any golf game. But be warned it suffers from that issue. It is a good game otherwise.

Update

Very first thing is I want to apologize to everyone who tried and failed to get ISO/CSO files to be read by the Custom Firmware I recommend 6.61 Pro-C it seems you can't play those files using that custom firmware.

I just finished installing a Neo Geo emulator on my PSP, as one site suggested it's more a matter of trial and error to see where you have to place the bios.

If you're a Retro Game Fan You Will Love this

I have made it no secret that I love retro games, I am having a great time playing Wolfenstein 3D on my modded PSP. I am even trying to figure out how to put the full version of that game in the emulator. But then I came across this LINK it seems racketboy dot com has created a list of retro collections on the PSP. Many of which are not so easy to find especially the ones from Japan. I am posting this list so you retro fans know what is out there and to tell you you can easily find versions to play on a modded PSP.

No Nonsense Review: The Simpsons Game PSP

Yet another game where fans of the series will get the humor and the logic to this game. It's a good game, but far too many items are hidden, and I really recommend watching a play through video before even touching a level. Reason being on my 1st playthrough I went up the wrong path and totally got stuck. Weird but good game overall.

No Nonsense Review: Family Guy Game PSP

Although there is nothing wrong with this game, it should carry a label for Family Guy fans only. For only it's fans will get the humor in this game which can be challenging at times. The level layout to me makes no sense what so ever. It wouldn't make sense in a comic, or as an episode, but it makes sense in a game. Overall not a horrible game, but if you're not a fan. Don't.

Just because it's Modded...

I have been checking out a couple emulators to see if they work. First up was MVSPSP 2.3.2 even after finding the Neo Geo emulator I had issues like how to install, and why were there 3 Eboot files. But even after I had that figured out, it didn't work. The same with MAME4ALL calling itself a MAME emulator for the PSP preloaded with 82 games. I will keep on trying and let you know the results.

No Nonsense Review: Thrillville Off The Rails PSP

The World's Most Boring Game...PERIOD

No Nonsense Review: Disney' Aladdin - Nasira's Revenge PS1

You would think a 32 bit game would be better than a 16 bit game. Not in this case Disney' Aladdin - Nasira's Revenge PS1 is really a sub par game. I own a copy of Aladdin on the Genesis/ Mega Drive and that game is much more fun than this collection/ puzzle game. I know the 16 bit version is Hard, and I do admit to use a cheat device to play it. But Disney' Aladdin - Nasira's Revenge is boring and really just a time killer if your bored enough.

Stay Away, you will thank me later

No Nonsense Review: Michael Jackson The Exerience PSP

Is truly a different sort of game, when I picked up a copy I was totally unsure what kind of game I was getting. One I will say it totally different, think DDR where you press buttons and try to keep up of what is happening on screen. But only to Michael Jackson songs. I think it's good enough for a couple of plays but beyond that, it really depends if you like that kind of game...or not.

No Nonsense Review: Rage Racer PS1

This is without a doubt one of the finest racing games ever made. If you're into tight controls like me, or even into drift racing you have that option. The same with customizing the cars, hell if you want to make it purple and black you really that that option.

But I think one of the best options is one some might find tedious. Winning money to buy new cars, all the cars are fantastic some are the best I ever seen or controlled in any racing game period.
Why couldn't even NAMCO learned from this fantastic game, by producing a lot of sub par racing games after this is totally beyond me.

No Nonsense Review: Tail Concerto PS1

I been wanting this game for sometime, but now to discover Tail Concerto is priced between $81 and $110 this one game is more a download than anything else.

Why do I say this Tail Concerto is one of the most utterly delightful game I ever played. Oh sure gameplay is simple and some might breeze through. But they be missing a unique story and very unique gameplay. You against the Black Cat Gang, I really felt like a kid as I played this.

It is really worth a play at least 1 time, to see if you like it. I would guess that you would. Thumbs Up

PSP Modding Weird Facts

Recently I been talking to other modders who know more than me and I found out a couple of facts.

If you use the Micro SD card to Memory Stick adapter it seems there really is no limit. But understand like any older CPU the bigger the folder the long it takes. I use 16 GB Micro SD cards in such an adapter and I get roughly 29 GB of usable space. It's been tested all the way up to 2 64 GB Micro SD cards and naturally you don't get exactly 128 GB after formatting. But you do get over 100 GB of space.

Another fact I have a couple of games I downloaded legally from the Playstation Store and I thought I see if they would play on a Modded PSP. As it turns out no they won't. Not even if you place the LICENSE folder in the PSP folder. 

Cave Story PSP version

Cave Story is a very unusual game starting out it's life as a 2D freeware game before winding up as a 3D game on the 3DS. You might of even seen the game on Nintendo's eShop and had no idea there was a PSP version. I just want to make it very clear what's on the PSP is an adaptation of the 2D version and not the 3D one.

I really could get in to plot and storyline but that isn't my way. But if your curious check out the article on Wikipedia

Now with that out of the way, lets get into the game itself. For that we turn to YouTube.

This is of the 2D version

Yes I am aware it's also a review of the game, but your also getting a fair review as I have not played the game.

For the record the 3D version

I had to post that so you could see the difference

Now if you like what you see head on over to the Official Site and get the download link. As for the 3D version you can get it from Nintendo's Eshop for $9.95 or a physical copy around $40. I am not sure what the 2D version cost from Nintendo.