Show HN: Tilefinch – a from-scratch* web browser for the PSP (333Mhz, 64MB RAM)

Category: web-framework

Tags: psp, web-browser, homebrew, c11, embedded, layout-engine

Score: 8.0/10 (Innovation: 9, Technical: 10, Documentation: 8, Utility: 5)

Tilefinch is a from-scratch web browser for the Sony PSP, featuring a custom layout engine, JavaScript runtime (QuickJS), and hardware-accelerated video decoding, all within the PSP's 64MB RAM. It is technically impressive, pushing the limits of a 333MHz handheld to run modern web pages with WebGL, media playback, and signed updates. The project demonstrates exceptional engineering and novelty, though its utility is limited to the niche PSP homebrew community.

Target audience: embedded systems developers, retro computing enthusiasts, PSP homebrew developers, low-level C programmers

Repository: https://github.com/stjanovitz/tilefinch/tree/main · C · MIT · 67 stars

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