One of the cooler features of firmware 3.00 is the ability to load dynamic themes onto the PS3. Unlike traditional wallpapers, these custom XMB downloads feature animated backgrounds that respond dynamically to the time of day, analog stick movement and SIXAXIS tilt. While these backgrounds are cool, they're also quite expensive. So far, each theme has cost $2.99.

Yet, in spite of the high price, Q-Games' Dylan Cuthbert explains that developers are unlikely to recoup the cost of making a dynamic theme. "Remember that we'll be lucky to sell even a few thousand themes and so the cost of developing the theme (3-4 weeks of coder/artist time, checking, testing etc) will still far exceed any money we make from it," he explained.

We have a solution for Cuthbert, though. Drop the price, and we're certain far more people would be willing to download a dynamic theme as an impulse buy.



[Via Gamasutra]

Every week, PSP Fanboy brings you new backgrounds to beautify your PSP. Remember, you can save these images directly to your PSP by accessing the site wireless at m.pspfanboy.com. We've just about filled all of our background requests, so if you've got a background you'd like to see, this is the week to do it. But that's the future, today we have a racing, FPS and an anime background.

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New for PSP: Get selected wallpapers delivered automatically to your PSP via our new RSS feed.

Every week, PSP Fanboy brings you new backgrounds to beautify your PSP. Remember, you can save these images directly to your PSP by accessing the site wireless at m.pspfanboy.com. This week we have an E3 themed background explosion. So if you're still coming off an E3 buzz, these should help keep you company. If you already requested a background and it hasn't appeared, check the archive. It may have been previously created. Keep reading to see this week's background collection.

Backgrounds after the jump ...

New for PSP: Get selected wallpapers delivered automatically to your PSP via our new RSS feed.

Every week, PSP Fanboy brings you new backgrounds to stylize your PSP. Remember, you can save these images directly to your PSP by accessing the site wireless at m.pspfanboy.com. We had a few issues with our Internet connection yesterday, and were unable to put up the explosion. We heard your cries for backgrounds though, and now that our web connection is as strong as a Spartan, we're going to give you just what you want!

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New for PSP: Get selected wallpapers delivered automatically to your PSP via our new RSS feed.

Every week, PSP Fanboy brings you new backgrounds to beautify your PSP. Remember, you can save these images directly to your PSP by accessing the site wireless at m.pspfanboy.com. This week we have two music inspired backgrounds. and a stealthy one as well. If you already requested a background and it hasn't appeared, check the archive. It may have been previously created. Keep reading to see this week's background collection.

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New for PSP: Get selected wallpapers delivered automatically to your PSP via our new RSS feed.

Every week, PSP Fanboy brings you new backgrounds to glitz up your PSP. Remember, you can save these images directly to your PSP by accessing the site wireless at m.pspfanboy.com. This week we have a shady organiztion, a massive world and a band all in background form. If you already requested a background and it hasn't appeared, check the archive. It may have been previously created. Keep reading to see the background array.

Backgrounds after the jump ...

New for PSP: Get selected wallpapers delivered automatically to your PSP via our new RSS feed.

Every week, PSP Fanboy brings you new backgrounds to glitz up your PSP. Remember, you can save these images directly to your PSP by accessing the site wireless at m.pspfanboy.com. It's like a weekend out at the movies this week since two of our backgrounds are Hollywood themed. If you already requested a background and it hasn't appeared, check the archive. It may have been previously created. Keep reading to see the background parade.

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New for PSP: Get selected wallpapers delivered automatically to your PSP via our new RSS feed.

Every week, PSP Fanboy brings you new backgrounds to rejuvenate the look of your PSP. Remember, you can save these images directly to your PSP by accessing the site wireless at m.pspfanboy.com. We've met your demands and are looking for more background ideas, so go request away. If you already requested a background and it hasn't appeared, check the archive. It may have been previously created. Keep reading to see what backgrounds hit this week.

Backgrounds after the jump ...

New for PSP: Get selected wallpapers delivered automatically to your PSP via our new RSS feed.

Every week, PSP Fanboy brings you new backgrounds to rejuvenate the look of your PSP. Remember, you can save these images directly to your PSP by accessing the site wireless at m.pspfanboy.com. We're finally caught up on our background requests, so if you want a background, now is the time to request it. If you already requested a background and it hasn't appeared, check the archive. It may have been created previously. Keep reading to see what backgrounds hit this week.

Backgrounds after the jump ...

New for PSP: Get selected wallpapers delivered automatically to your PSP via our new RSS feed.

Every week, PSP Fanboy brings you new backgrounds to rejuvenate the look of your PSP. Remember, you can save these images directly to your PSP by accessing the site wireless at m.pspfanboy.com. We're still quite backed up on fan requests for backgrounds, but we're getting to them. If your background hasn't been made, check the archive. It may already have been created previously. Keep reading to see what backgrounds hit this week.

Backgrounds after the jump.

New for PSP: Get selected wallpapers delivered automatically to your PSP via our new RSS feed.

Every week, PSP Fanboy brings you new backgrounds to rejuvinate the look of your PSP. Remember, you can save these images directly to your PSP by accessing the site wireless at m.pspfanboy.com. I still hadn't filled all the fan requests from 2 weeks ago, so I continue those this week. Did your background finally hit real street? Keep reading to find out!

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Every week, PSP Fanboy brings you new backgrounds to rejuvinate the look of your PSP. Remember, you can save these images directly to your PSP by accessing the site wireless at m.pspfanboy.com. The fan requests, we've been doing lately have proved to be very popular, so this week there's another set of fan requests fulfilled. Continue on to find out if your background request has materialized into the real thing.

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Every week, PSP Fanboy brings you new backgrounds to keep your PSP clean from unbackground build up. Remember, you can save these images directly to your PSP by accessing the site wireless at m.pspfanboy.com. This week, we again fulfill fan requests, which include a monstrous background and two cartoon backgrounds. What specifically is featured? Continue on to find out.

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Let's face it. Sometimes, you feel like powering on your PSP to something other than the color of the month. Say for instance, you wanted to power on your PSP to a flock of seagulls?

Aside from our Saturday PSP background explosion, we have even more wallpaper suggestions we couldn't resist sharing. So here's to you, PSP Fanboy reader. Wallpaper your world, and enjoy this slice of life that you can customize and call your own.

Here are our recommendations: ThemePSP and InterfaceLIFT. [Update: Removed one questionable source.]
[2nd Update: Added additional source.] Digitalblashemy.com
(Thanks, Stef!)

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Every week, PSP Fanboy brings you new backgrounds to keep your PSP safe from unbackgrounditis. Remember, you can save these images directly to your PSP by accessing the site wireless at m.pspfanboy.com. This week, we fulfill last week's fan requests, which were all PS3 game backgrounds. What games are featured? Continue on to find out.

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