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It’s true that not everybody who runs custom firmware on their PSP’s uses it to play pirated games but some people prefer to just stick with official firmware anyway. We use official firmware ourselves believe it or not and you might have also noticed no homebrew related articles appearing on our site. There are hundreds of websites already covering the homebrew scene so we rather decided to focus on the official side of things.

So boys and girls, what else can you do with official firmware (higher that version 1.5) besides the usual stuff? Well to be honest, not much really. Yeah we know, it sucks but there are some simple things you can do to maybe spice up your PSP a bit. Let’s see what’s available on the menu.

Note: This list will be updated regularly

PSP Themes

If you’re sick of your standard XMB theme then now is the time to do something about it. Themes don’t just change your PSP wallpaper but the icons too. It’s not much but at least you’re PSP will look unique (software wise that is).

Click here to download PSP themes

PSP Flash Games

Yeah we know that most of the PSP flash games are pretty weak but there are some nice ones lurking around. We can’t really complain either since they are free you know. A quick Google search should give you plenty of options. Be sure to let us know if you find something nice.

Windows for PSP

This software allows you to run a very basic version of Windows on your PSP through the integrated web browser (you don’t have to be online). You'll have access to a few windows games and applications so you might just want to check it out.

Click here to download

Please note this list is still under construction. Feel free to mail us with any ideas you might like to contribute.

Reviewed by DarCowAlways

This game has been notorious for its abstract simple and enjoyable gameplay since it was first created as a playable game on the creator's website. Since then, it has undergone a port to the PS3, and now has come to us PSP owners with great results.

This is a seamless game with amazing graphics, and the aliasing issues are all to do with the difference in resolution. The music is very calm and relaxing and keeps you wanting more, while not getting in the way of the game or becoming annoying.

The gameplay itself consists of you, a microscopic organism, feeding off of other such creatures to grow and become more powerful. This happens through either eating tiny creatures directly, or defeating other very similar organisms by eating their health orbs. You yourself have these orbs, and can see at any time how much health you have through them. Once you have eaten these orbs, the enemy will break into several tiny creatures which can be eaten to either restore health or make you grow, depending on the type of creature.

Each of the six organisms you can control over the game has different abilities, different looks, and different levels. Some move fast, others lure in enemies, and others yet poison them. This adds enough variety to the game to keep you going strong through it.

The game is extremely self-explanatory, with a very simple yet fleshed out system for moving though levels, changing organisms, and playing locally with friends. There is one screen with a very limited set of basic instructions when the game starts- but thankfully, that is all you will need.

Once you beat the levels (by eating red orbs to get to deeper layers) with one organism you are given the option to play as that organism in their evolved form giving you a new, arguably improved creature to play with.

As you progress through the game the background changes from a light blue to a dark and cloudy black with lighting effects, and several various effects in between. There are different backdrops for each creature you play as, so if you find one boring, the next will definitely change things up for you.

The game itself when you eat all of the creatures, is about 4.5 hours long. Further enjoyment can be found replaying levels and playing with friends over ad-hoc.

If you have a little patience, flOw is a very immersive and rewarding game.

This title can be played directly or downloaded onto the PC (free) from here.

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