ARK for 3.60 released – Also works on 3.61/3
ARK for 3.60 has been released! Now, you might say, “Oh, isn’t there Adrenaline already?”. You’d be right but ARK has some advantages over Adrenaline (and some disadvantages).
What’s ARK?
ARK is a cross between VHBL and a full eCFW. You don’t get the PSP’s XMB but you can still play PSP games unlike VHBL. You get a VHBL-esque file manager but you can execute EBOOT.PBP files without having to convert them to a strange VHBL format. ARK for 3.60 has been ported by fellow developer “qwikrazor87” who mentioned that he was going to port it before Adrenaline landed.
Why use ARK?
ARK has a series of somewhat subtle advantages over Adrenaline:
- Ability to run on 3.61/3 (If you have someone to give you a copy
or you already have VHBL, or if it’s already installed) (Update: VHBL does not have write access to PSP/GAME so the reports of VHBL enabling this are believed to be inaccurate) - Can run when taiHEN is on too (Adrenaline doesn’t override it)
- Ability to run without having taiHEN enabled
- Can run some games Adrenaline can’t (such as the English patched Project Diva 2nd)
- Should be able to play PS1 ISOs (games) WITHOUT sound (as per online user reports)
These advantages allow lazy folks, like me, who don’t feel like installing taiHEN to play PSP games a la VHBL. It also allows those who have 3.61/3 to play PSP games as it’s a kxploit unlike Adrenaline but like VHBL.
The disadvantages of ARK
As previously discussed, ARK has some advantages but it also has some disadvantages. These are:
- Lack of custom filter suport a la Adrenaline
- No PSP XMB or plugins
- No support claims as Adrenaline is still in development
- Lack of native savestates like those that will be supported in Adrenaline in the future
The disadvantages may be deal breakers for some but ARK is still pretty decent. It’s important to note that you can still use ARK even if you have Adrenaline installed so you don’t need to worry about that.
Conclusion
ARK is a pretty interesting piece of homebrew that, sadly, has limited appeal. While it has some advantages such as letting the user use it without installing taiHEN, it came a tad late to the game. The only real thing that will keep this release alive is probably 3.61/3 support and lazy people, like yours truly, who don’t wanna be bothered to load taiHEN everytime. On a concluding note, it’s important to note that the community is very grateful to the developer “qwikrazor87” for his awesome work!
Source and instructions: https://wololo.net/talk/viewtopic.php?f=58&t=47678
Well, if it is easier to install, then there is a major advantage there!
Seeing as there’s “Adrenaline Easy Installer” they’re both pretty easy to install.
What about popcorn from back in the day prx for PlayStation one sound?
can you tell me how to install. I just bought vita with 3.63 and dont know how to install. Thanks
fairly certain this only works on 3.61/3 if you installed it previously on 3.60 wnd updated, or if you somehow get a memory card with it already on it.
Is it possible to use same base game for Adrenaline and ARK?
Yes, but you must create an other file NPEG0000 (for exemple) in ux0:pspemu/PSP/GAME
And you copy all content of your demo or game psp (NPEG0005 demo ape quest eur) in your new files NPEG0000
And you rebuilt database on your vita…
Result you have 2 demo or game on your menu vita ^^
http://image.noelshack.com/fichiers/2017/01/1483888110-20170108-155231.png
anybaody knows how to fix the save corrupted error on numblast? i’m trying to make it run on 3.63.
works like charm on 3.63
can you tell me how to install. Im new here and didnt find tutorials for install. Thanks
Is there a exploit game(or some other metod) for 3.63 , so that I can instal it ?
How can i install this on 3.63? Pls halp
UPDATE: There’s isn’t write access to PSP/GAME via VHBL so you can’t install ARK via VHBL.
How do i add games?
Copy ISO/CSO or homebrew via QCMA or FTP. Then select them via the ARK file manager. (EBOOT.PBP in the case of homebrew)
Maybe it occurs due to sony’s patch
Is there a guide to install this one a OFW 3.63 Firmware. I have many original PSP & Minis on my PSVita along with a PSTV 3.60 taiHENkaku.
One other question
I have 3.63 and I want a simple guide for installation
Is there any?
I have 3.63 and I want a simple guide for installation
Is there any?
I copied save file to vita
And put the game with the pboot in every folder yet nothing happened
Need
Guide
For
3.63
1) Backup PSP game on PC, locate the folder on PC and save it elsewhere
2) Go to Game folder in PSP menu and insert PBOOT into the game you wish to convert to ARK
3) Backup PSP game on PC again (this time the game folder is backup with PBOOT)
4) Restore the backup (the one that comes with PBOOT) from PC to vita
I have a PSVita on 3.63 (that has not been previously modified in any manner whether TN-V or VHBL). will ARK 3.60 still work? If so, where do I put the Eboot.PBP file?? (I have previously use the 3.52 TN-V on a different Vita so I have some few ideas how to transfer though). Care to help out?
No you can only run this hack on 3.63
Installing is not possible because you have acess to the file system
Theoretical you could use a modified Vita systembackup but I have never done it
How can i install this on 3.63? Pls halp me
I have a PSVita on 3.63 (that has not been previously modified in any manner whether TN-V or VHBL). will ARK 3.60 still work? If so, where do I put the Eboot.PBP file?? (I have previously use the 3.52 TN-V on a different Vita so I have some few ideas how to transfer though).
The creator of ARK says to follow (http://wololo.net/talk/viewtopic.php?f=58&t=47678) put the Eboot.pbp in PSP game folder “ms0:/PSP/GAME/GAMEID” Where do I find this? I have PSP games legitimately bought from the PSN store, is this relevant (because it was necessary for another psp emulation, TN-V to work)?
You do need your 3.52 Vita that comes with legitimate games from PSN store.
1) Choose a legitimate PSP game on your 3.52 Vita, backup on your PC and save the folder separately.
2) Use the PSP game on your 3.52 Vita and place the PBOOT in the folder of that game.
3) Backup the game on your PC (backup the game with PBOOT in it)
*Reason why I ask you to backup the game beforehand and save the folder separately
4) Now restore the game (the PBOOT backup) from your PC to your 3.63 Vita (u need to do it twice)
5) Use QMCA to transfer the ARK save file and you are done.
So I have a PSP game installed (Solid snake something or other), I have the Hataku thing installed and I have vitashell all up to date, However when I try and locate my PSP game….It’s not there, Nothing, I have looked in several places but I can’t even find the EBOOT for solid snake, Any advice on this because I want APK so badly you have no idea xD I have waited so damn long for this day 😛
I’m also on 3.60
it should be in ux0:pspemu/PSP/GAME/
pspMenu doesn’t even exist in my Vita
Use Vita Shell not molocular Shell
I have ARK on my vita which is stuck on 3.18. I can update it and then ARK will still work? I can get to ARK on my exploit game that is already saved.
Just tried it, going from 3.60- 3.63 works perfectly. just how do I add the psp games(isos)
I love this and I’m already using it on 3.63, but can we expect 3.64 coming soon in order to patch it?
I just bought PS Vita with 3.63. Can anybody tell me how to install ARK on Vita. I googled for 5 hours but cant find any instructions how to install it. Thank for answers.
You can’t access the PS Vita system directory at 3.63. The only way is to use a 3.60 Vita (with Henkaku), make a ARK game backup on PC and then transfer it over to the 3.63 system.
ANy ARK game backup link?…can it
be possible with my 3.63?
Some say that you can restore a 3.60 backup image on a 3.63 vita? I would say it’s impossible unless both vita systems are linked to the same psn account. I know I tried it and qcma just won’t show the backup when it’s time to restore cause each psn account creates a unique id folder on your computer.
I do get the ark bubble on the live homescreen but it won’t launch… I rebuilt database.. HELP!!! It shows as if a mini would be launching and then it just shuts down..
I this way to install Vitashell 1.51 on Soft 3.63 = hack ?