IceTea: Convert PS1 Discs to PSP EBOOT with XMB Customization
IceTea, developed by tommydanger, converts PlayStation 1 game discs into PSP-ready EBOOT.PBP files for portable play on custom firmware. The tool handles conversion and offers menu customization so converted titles show custom icons, backgrounds, and music in the PSP XMB. It also includes a manual creator and adjustable compression to manage file size. Retro players and PSP homebrew users who want a compact, single-tool workflow for digitizing PSX collections are the target audience. It runs on modern Windows via compatibility mode.
Converts PSX discs into PSP-ready EBOOT.PBP files
In this tool, IceTea assembles PlayStation 1 content into the EBOOT.PBP format used by PSP homebrew. The conversion pipeline includes adjustable compression levels so users can trade size against binary footprint. The app produces the standard EBOOT container rather than a patch or loader, and it bundles optional assets such as a document for in-game manuals. This makes the output suitable for direct placement on a PSP running custom firmware.
Provides XMB presentation with custom icons, backgrounds, and music
Inside the app, customization focuses on XMB presentation. IceTea accepts ICON0.PNG and PIC1.PNG for icon and background art, SND0.AT3 for background music, and it creates DOCUMENT.DAT for an in-game manual. The integrated manual creator and asset packaging compress the usual multi-step process into a single interface, matching the project's description as an all-in-one conversion and customization utility for PSP entries in the media bar.
Simple GUI lowers the technical barrier but assumes homebrew familiarity
The interface is built with wxWidgets and presents a lightweight, portable executable that requires no heavy installation. IceTea supports older and modern Windows through compatibility mode and is distributed via SourceForge, reflecting its origin in the PSP homebrew scene. However, the project was primarily maintained during the peak of custom firmware activity, so users should expect a workflow tailored to experienced homebrew operators rather than hand-holding beginners.
Practical for collectors who already use PSP homebrew toolchains
IceTea is well suited to retro collectors and PSP homebrew users who already maintain custom firmware workflows. However, its SourceForge heritage and primary maintenance during the PSP homebrew peak mean newcomers may face a steeper setup path. For users with an existing toolchain and basic familiarity with PSP file placement, IceTea integrates cleanly into established workflows and serves as a compact conversion utility worth trying.
