Has The Datel Blue Tool Been Delayed?

Kris Erickson • Dec 10, 2008 • Comments ()

What Happened to the Lite Blue Tool? Earlier in November, third-party hardware maker Datel surprised the world with news that it had finally hacked the PSP 3000. Thanks to the Datel Lite Blue Tool, homebrew fans were promised that they would have access to the PSP 3000 service mode before they knew it. Service mode should enable hackers to install custom versions of Sony Firmware on the handheld, opening it up to pirate games, emulators and other applications. We say “should” because the Datel Lite Blue tool has not shipped yet. This is particularly strange, since the company initially promised that the device would be ready by November 28.

However, a quick gander at the official Code Junkies online shop reveals that the device is not yet available. The company encourages customer to pre-order the device, but does not provide a firm release date:

“The Lite Blue TOOL is a brand new breakthrough and will not be shipping to customers until the week commencing 1st December. Demand for this product is expected to be high and orders will be dispatched in the order they are received. Pre-order yours today if you want to be at the top of the list.”

Here we are already on December 10, and there is still no sign of the wonderous PSP-hacking device. Could Datel have run into legal trouble from Sony over this? Does the battery work as advertised? We wait with anticipation for official word from Datel and we will keep you posted. For those of you lucky enough to get your hands on one of these, let us know when it becomes available in your area.