ASCII Boot Splash changelog

Homebrew developer and QJ.NET PSPS Development forums member aliasneo has released an updated version of ASCII Boot Splash, a homebrew app for the PlayStation Portable that displays the contents of a text file as either an animated or static splash screen.

While the previous release that we covered a couple of days ago worked only with the PSP Phat, this version - version 0.2S - works with the PSP Slim. According to aliasneo, this version has also been updated to work with earlier PSP firmwares, although that particular feature has yet to be fully tested. Here's a snippet off aliasneo's release post:

After reports of the original Phat version not working on firmwares above 3.52 or on PSP Slim I have now updated the program. This BETA, I want to use as an opportunity to test exactly which firmwares this will work on and which it wont.

Unfortunately due to some Sony changes, it has become difficult to run the same code on the earlier and later firmwares from the same program. Hopefully I can find from this what does and doesn't work, if I am unable to find a solution, I will maintain this version in parallel with the earlier version for the phat PSP.

Any and all comments and feedback appreciated.

Remember to read the readme file included in the download before you install this application. Those who want to give the developer some feedback can do so at the QJ.NET PSP Development Forums.

Homebrew developer aliasneo release a new prx plugin over at QJ.NET PSP Development Forum named ASCII Boot Splash. This allows users to display the contents of a text file as an animated or static splash screen after starting up the PlayStation Portable. This is to be used with the old handheld and NOT with PSP Slim & Lite.

With that said, take note that the program doesn't work with custom firmwares 3.60 and 3.71. But other than those two, ASCII Boot Flash v0.2 should work fine with any PSP Fat running on other CFWs. Those who've tried the beta version might be interested to know the following changes:

• Code cleanup
• Static splash: You can have a document with one single frame that will be displayed for a fixed period.
• Timing: When using a PSP with the Sony boot logo enabled, the static splash should show exactly as the mini wave behind "Sony Computer Entertainment" "explodes" into the full size wave, and end just before the XMB starts to load. However, when using an "animated" splash, when the splash ends depends on exactly how many frames you use. When CBOOT is disabled, the splash should display shortly as the XMB loads.
• Other minor changes. (input file now called splash.txt)

ASCII Boot Splash v0.2 comes with a Readme.txt file containing information on installation, proper usage of the plugin, and other reminders from aliasneo. Browse through that first before doing anything to avoid any problems.