PSP-Archive/ARK-4
Next Generation Custom Firmware for the PSP and Vita's ePSP. observed · 2026-08-28
Health v2 · maintenance only
10/100
- Activity 95
- Release rhythm 84
- Longevity 100
Flags: archived no_license
How is this computed?
round(0.45*activity + 0.35*rhythm + 0.20*longevity); archived -> min(score, 10) — computed 2026-09-03. Adoption (stars, forks) is never an input.
- gap_med: 2.0
- age_days: 2061
- days_rel: 111
- days_push: 31
- n_releases_24m: 47
Adoption not part of the score
1875 stars · 86 forks observed · 2026-08-28
What it is AI-extracted, prompt v1, taxonomy v1, 2026-08-30, confidence not recorded
ARK-4 is a next-generation custom firmware (CFW) for the Sony PSP and the PS Vita's ePSP mode, succeeding the classic PRO and ME firmwares. It supports homebrew and plugins, ISO loading, PS1 games, permanent installation via cIPL, and over-the-air updates.
Use cases
- install custom firmware on a PSP
- run homebrew games and apps on PSP or PS Vita
- play ISO backups and PS1 games on PSP
- unbrick a PSP with Despertar del Cementerio
- make custom firmware permanent with cIPL
- keep PSP homebrew experience modern with OTA updates
When to choose
- you want the most feature-complete CFW for PSP or Vita ePSP
- you need legacy 1.50 homebrew and plugin compatibility
- you want OTA updates and a custom game launcher
When to avoid
- you own a Strider2 model which is unsupported
- you want official Sony firmware features only
- you are looking for ARK-5, the newer successor
Facets
application · maturity maintenance
embedded plugin-system developer-tools gaming-tools embedded-systems hardware embedded cross-platform custom-firmware psp ps-vita homebrew epsp retro-gaming
1 source
- readme: https://github.com/PSP-Archive/ARK-4 · fetched 2026-08-28 · ccbb5e159cbd
Member repositories
| Repository | Role | Health v2 |
|---|---|---|
| PSP-Archive/ARK-4 | main | 10 |
For agents
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