There is now a dedicated page for BleemSync. You can find it at: https://modmyclassic.com/bleemsync/, it also contains tutorials and how-to videos.
Release Notes
General Updates
Added brand new UI to allow easy syncing and modding for your PlayStation Classic!
USB payload completely redone from scratch, much better design meaning more stability, faster boot times and more flexibility.
Added support to the stock console UI for the additional PS1 formats “m3u” “pbp” “img” “mdf” “toc” “cbn”
Completely new and improved bootloader. Contains more sense checking and script vetting to ensure no broken boots. (No more lolhack)
Auto deployment/install and update facility added.
Added permanent safe USB lockout disable, telnet and ftp support. (These services will install on initial install so you don’t need a USB to load these services)
Added NTFS and exFAT drive support. (Once initial install in complete)
Because of the USB lockout disable, you can now run psc from TVs and PC USB ports.
Improved LED support, green = idle/OK, orange = BS function running, flashing red = attention needed, see on screen. (You can now see exactly when something is running)
Added function libraries so you can add your own scripts in to the boot sequence if you wish for extra tinkering
Added boot profiler (Every function in the boot sequence will get timed and recorded so you can identify slow down issues within boot)
Integration of RetroArch by default (will be optional in later builds)
Added full verbose logging, any issues should now be logged easily within the logs directory of the USB to help easily identify common issues
Initial install sets up basis for backup/restore and OTG support (coming in 1.1)
Game folders are much less complicated and require less mounting per game.
Included patch pack for stock 20 games to run at full speed if launched via RetroArch PCSX from either stock UI or playlist.
Added auto migration tools to run on first boot after install.
UI Features
Allows for the upload of PS1 games to the PSC
Menus for both BleemSync and the stock UI's preferences
Automatic game detection based on serial number
Drag and drop updating of cover art
Sortable game list
Automatic update of the PSC's internal database
Boot Updates
Added the ability to fully customise your boot routine. You can select what functions/routines and extra debugging routines are run during boot time.
Added customisable boot options, including quick load, Heath check disable and custom splash screen support. (Static only supported for 1.0)
Added kickass BleemSync splash screen on load (Can be disabled or customised)
Added new build of BootMenu as default, now with BleemSync theme images and the ability to change the boot menu background theme too. (Just like the splashscreen)
Added boot menu music toggle
Bundled custom original (90s ps1 demo style) boot menu music
Added the facility so you can boot directly to the bootmenu, RetroArch or the stock UI. (Configurable from USB or UI)
Removed the long boot times, especially for large collections!
Stock UI Updates
Added ability to load in original 20 games on EMMC into the stock UI including your customs.
Added auto alphabetical’ising’ so you can sort automatically by alphabetical order. (You can also set your own order from the UI)
Added ability to easily load in custom UI themes, you can load as many themes on to the usb and select from the config.
Added ability to randomise themes on boot * Included completely original custom theme for bleemsync. (Configurable)
Themes now no longer need all theme files to work. Just requires the files you wish to replace. (Includes sounds)
Added the ability to launch all pcsx games from the stock UI with RetroArch PCSX (recommended!)
Added support for savestates and save files when launching games via RA PCSX
Added physical console button support to emulate stock PCSX emulator
RetroArch Updates
Improved the RetroArch deployment method for the PSC
Automatically loads in on console PS1 bios to RetroArch on first boot so no requirement to source ps1 bios
Improved playlist support to make it easier to use
Included all core info files by default
Fixed mappings for PS3 and PS4 controllers
Include completely custom and exclusive PSC RA theme. (A homage to the PS4 20th anniversary PS1 theme)
Also included updated monochrome theme (just switch from custom theme to monochrome if you wish)
Added overlay support with scanlines available by default
Added stock ps1 games in playlist so you can load stock games directly from RA playlist
Cut out dead weight and reduced file size of RetroArch
Improved screenshot saving for retroarch when saving screenshots for save files
Redone initial config and optimised the settings for psc
Set proper notification background and fonts
Misc bug fixes and improvements
Misc Updates
Added devtools like GDB, readelf, ldd and nano etc. Also made accommodations so you can easily mount your own binaries/libraries to the console. (SAFELY)