A new version of SHELL, Arnold's next generation PSP XMB replacement, is now out folks, bringing a whole new set of features and bug fixes. It also comes with its own plugin package, which you can also download below.

Changelog:

• Enabled ISO and CSO loading on compatible firmwares.
• Added Audio Player! You can now listen to music throughout SHELL and control it. Currently, only basic controls are supported.
• Increased accessible devices including the ISO directory and browsing the PSP memory stick/system storage in general. You can store your games, homebrew, apps anywhere in your system and they all can be launched!
• PSP IRC built in
• Instant Messenger Client Built in!
• SensMe built in!
• Improved SHELL LINK handling. Less crashing and errors in detecting true SHLK links.
• Homebrew display now has audio too!
• Fixed bug that audio would be stopped when browsing Game Menu.
• Fixed a few bugs in the media browser and game browser.
• Changes in wallpaper setting. Turning it on and off is now immediate and does not require a reload of SHELL
• Fixed a bug in the audio playback where two audio streams get loaded simultaneously.
• Fixed bug in game audio when loaded.
• Fixed a bug where configuration was not saved during quitting of SHELL.
• Fixed a bug where quitting a game or homebrew would not return to SHELL.
• Enabled more memory on supported models.

Key features of the app:

• SHELL is a platform for development for developers - Build plugins, load apps all from within SHELL
• SHELL is a wonderful world for users to customise! Be it via APPS, PLUGINS, LINKS, THEMES!
• Calling all themers! Customise to your heart's content!
• Multi-language system. Translate to ANY language you want (just make sure it's UTF8).
• Multi-audio format support! MORE than the XMB! Plays various audio files: MP2, MP3, MP4, M4A, AA3, AT3, FLAC, AIF, AIFF, AU, WMA, WAV
• No need to Game Categories! Just put your apps in folders like on a computer and it can be as deep as you want it!
• No need to change X / O for confirm in Recovery. Just change it in SHELL and it's instant!
• SHELL LINKS - SHLK Links - Shortcuts to ANY app on your PSP. Simply fill in some details for a SHLK and see it appear in the SHELL Menu!
• SHELL PLUGINS (yep. PRXs - Developers!!! If you can't join Genesis and still want to join, make a plugin for SHELL!!)
• SHELL SDK and samples included DEVELOPERS, START CODING NOW!!
• If a feature is missing, just load the XMB! (eventually, this won't be needed as SHELL will have everything plus MORE!)
• Note: To exit the Launched XMB, hold "L + SELECT + START".