Half-Byte Loader

What is it?

If you have firmware 6.60 or below, you might want to install a Custom Firmware rather than HBL.
This page is the official Download page for Half-Byte Loader. If you have questions please check the FAQ. For the latest news about Half Byte Loader, check the HBL Category on this blog.
Half-Byte Loader (HBL) is an open source Homebrew Loader for the Sony PSP. It allows to play fan-made games on any PSP up to firmware 6.39. HBL allows to run emulators for the Game Boy, Game Boy Advance, Nintendo 64, Sega Megadrive, NES, Super NES… and many other applications.

Downloads

The Version of HBL you need to download depends on the firmware of your PSP, and is independent of the model (it works on all models, 1000, 2000, 3000, and PSP Go). Click on the firmware installed on your PSP to be redirected to the appropriate download page:

5.03
5.05
5.50
5.51
5.55
5.70
6.00
6.10
6.20
6.30
6.31
6.35
6.36
6.37
6.38
6.39
6.60

If you have a firmware below 5.03, we suggest you upgrade to 6.20 and install TN Hen.

Additional downloads

15 essential homebrews for the HBL

If you’re looking for good homebrews that run on your PSP, don’t look any further, those are 15 games and utilities that will keep you entertained for hundreds of hours.

15 wallpapers for wMenu

How to use

Check the README.txt file in the zip file

More Info

HBL is a work in progress and sometimes it might fail to load your favorite homebrew. However we believe it is harmless for your PSP and I personally test my work on several PSPs before releasing it. We are also confident that this program cannot “brick” your psp and it will not void your Sony Warranty.

HBL is open source, the compiled versions I provide are a compiled version of the sources available freely here

Need Help?

If you have questions/issues please go to the official forums

Want to Help?

HBL is a work in progress and we need your help. Bug reports, test reports, and code patches are welcome. I also accept donations if you want to support my releases.

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MYFW on February 23, 2012 at 7:16 pm

Hello! This software not support PSVita…? I want it
Salu2!

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1. John4782 on March 1, 2012 at 4:13 pm
  
  Check out “VHBL” buddy, game released today, files will follow.
  
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urk on March 2, 2012 at 2:30 pm

http://playstationvita-3ds.seesaa.net/article/242546547.html

All the contents currently written in there are facts.
He leaves the rest to the method of you.
Let’s give you these titles in which exploit exists.
Then, good-bye.
Good luck to examination.

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shoaib on March 21, 2012 at 6:22 pm

thank you wololo you are best and doing good job
so keep it up

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albru on March 24, 2012 at 2:30 pm

It’s silly, but can someone test YamaIRC on HBL, I can’t use it. But I don’t want install CFW. Can it be about prx drivers? Because Xplora don’t start because it can’t load .prx file.

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1. toBsucht on March 26, 2012 at 9:13 pm
  
  http://www.mediafire.com/?lqw7oogfqnbxh75 YamaIRC signed for ofw.
  (if you still want to run it with hbl try this ver. but unsigned [orginal])
  Check out signed homebrew list @ wololo.net/talk
  Xplora is also signed but not the latest version(~2)
  .. i doubt it can run on hbl.. maybe ver. 1.3 or 1.6
  
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  1. albru on March 31, 2012 at 5:51 pm
    
    OK, I fix the YamaIRC (now I have another bug with it), but what with Xplora?
    
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    1. toBsucht on April 6, 2012 at 10:09 pm
      
      What? Use the signed or the same version unsigned with hbl^^
      Maybe try multitasking or dosboxmanger
      
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bronxholla on April 27, 2012 at 10:00 pm

ok so exiting the sega rom in pico drive then it freezes and sega cd lunar and sonic cd wont play sound or exit right the gba freezes and cpsp2 and neogeo have catch problems

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1. toBsucht on April 28, 2012 at 7:48 pm
  
  just use pro hen or other kernelk hen
  
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  1. bronxholla on May 13, 2012 at 3:47 am
    
    no on the ps vita
    
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jobzombi on May 20, 2012 at 7:36 am

I missed the most recent VHBL release, but kudos for the great work. Keep us updated, I’m eager for the next game announcement.

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goldkillerv on October 1, 2012 at 2:00 pm

Could some people please fill this survey? It won’t take much time. (Just 5 simple multiple choice questions)

The survey could be found on this link:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/7NCK69T

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Andreeas on May 25, 2013 at 11:51 pm

how to install hlb on my ps vita?

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