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| Release Dates |  | 03/24/06 |  | TBA |  | TBA |  | TBA |
The PlayStation Portable (PSP) is a portable game console release in Japan in 2004 and in North America, Europe, and Australia in 2005. In addition to playing video games, the PSP offers the ability to watch full-length movies, listen to music, share photos, and browse the Internet. The device's Wi-Fi can also allow players to play each other in multiplayer games both locally or over the Internet.
The original PSP features a 16:9 aspect ratio 4.3 inch TFT LCD in the middle of the device. This screen offers 480x272 resolution and is capable of 16.77 million colors. Right of the screen are the classic PlayStation buttons (triangle, circle, cross, and square). On the left is a 4-way directional pad and an analog stick. The device also features shoulder buttons on the left and right.
The device is 6.7 x 2.9 x 0.9 inches and weighs 9.87 ounces. The PSP has a 333 MHz MIPS CPU capable of decoding H.264 video. It has 32MB of main RAM and 4MB of embedded
DRAM. The PSP also features a 166MHz GPU with 2MB of RAM. Unlike many previous gaming consoles, the PSP uses an optical disc called UMD rather than cartridges. UMDs are used for both games and movies.
As of Sept 2007 a second generation PSP has been launched. The new version is 6.7 X 2.75 X .75 inches and weighs 6.7 ounces. Main RAM has been increased to 64 MB which will allow for faster data processing times and game load times. Analog Video Out has now been added allowing for UMD movie and games or memory stick movies, games and photos to be displayed on a television. The new PSP can now be charged by USB or DC Plug.
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PSP Gets Price Drop to $169.99
Joystiq - April 2, 2007
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Overwhelming demand causes widespread PSP shortages
pspfanboy - December 15, 2007
Submitted by -THE-RAY- (37) at 12:22PM PST on December 15, 2007
The PSP is becoming one of the hottest gifts this holiday season. And for good reason too. The slimmer, lighter and generally more awesome PSP-2000 system has reignited sales of Sony's portable, and supposedly they're becoming quite hard to find in stores. In fact, PSP systems are currently outselling DS systems on amazon.com. Various CAG members report:
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PSP sales over 30 million Worldwide
PSP Blogger - March 23, 2008
Submitted by tyrile (107) at 1:06PM PST on March 24, 2008
To think that over 30 million PSP’s are floating out there somewhere is quite a thought. The resent jump in hardware sales is most likely due to the resent release of Final Fantasy: Crisis Core and God of War: Chains of Olympus. The sales figures will jump even more when Monster Hunter 2nd G gets released worldwide. I did however expect Japan to have the majority of PSP console sales but to my surprise America came out as the victor with 12 million sales versus the 8 million from Japan.
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PSP 3000 Launch Date announced
VideoGaming247 - August 20, 2008
Submitted by noobie (76) at 9:01AM PST on August 20, 2008
David reeves has just announced the PSP 3000 at the Sony press conference in Leipzig.
It’s new, Slim and Light case but with “enhanced LCD screen”. More colours. “Crisper colours with more intesity when outside in the natural light,” he said.
David Reeves also confirmed a built in microphone.
PSP 3000 will launch on October 15 in PAL territories for 199 euros
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1@PhilHarrision,
Oh no quite the opposite! I relish *renewed* competition in the space. In competition (or war in my analogy) Nintendo has obvious interest in putting Sony out of the picture. Their clear rival in the handheld space is Apple currently, as Apple's market share of handheld games has grown 100% while Sony's share is now 50% of what it was since the AppStore opened.
I think Sony made a horrible mistake with PSPGo, and therefore "deserves to pay" in the market. If they don't "pay" they will cease to be competitive in this space by simply not learning from their mistakes.
You mention a lot of ho-hum standard integration. This is not what I'm talking about. As a PSP and PS3 owner I can say first hand, integration is clunky, irregular, and really doesn't add anything to the experience (just like the DS unfortunately)
For instance: Why am I not seeing PSP used as an optional subscreen? IE: current standings in FPS games, maps etc.[ Veteran ] [ Level 18 ] [ Rank: 113 ]bids
1@PhilHarrision,Sorry...didn't explain my why...I think NIN can continue to hold its own with limited functionality as he vast majority of their sales are still in the 6-12 age group.
Sony having a target age that is older has to complete against Win7/Xbox and Apple iOS and all its interations (phone/touch/pad and I believe TV by year end). They MUST provide a platform that is open enough to allow for social integration of email/fb/twitter/browsing, music, movies and still function withing closed walls. To me Android answers this.[ Guru ] [ Level 20 ] [ Rank: 69 ]bids
2@zeromous,What exactly is wrong about having competition in the handheld space? I have both and like them for different reasons...I don't get the 'they need to pay' bit?
The PSP integrates with the PS3 through the minis program, remote play of PS1 games, remote play of TV in both EU and JP. Seems like much better integration than what the DS has given us so far. Have the newest bits of news from Apple and Win7 shown us that PSP and DS are now long in the tooth...sure, but I don't see that the DS is 'clearly ahead' technology wise.
BTW...I expect the PSP2 to be Custom Android based with apps being available only through PSN. Thus you'll get all the social and web functions/media functions that Win7 / iOS has with out all the R&D to build it inhouse, be able to take advangtage of a ton of free applications to enhance your product and still provide a SONY experience through vertical store and product integration with PS3 and Bravia and Dash and the like.[ Guru ] [ Level 20 ] [ Rank: 69 ]bids
1@apujanata,
Well in the art of war, a moment when your opponent is struggling is the precise time to strike with a decisive blow.
Nintendo has technology clearly ahead of the competition in the portable space. It's time to make Sony pay for the PSP Go and Sony's failure to utilize the PS3 and PSP in an integrated fashion to create their own unique experience.
I think they need to pay and I hope this move will turn out to be a stroke of genius for Nintendo.
Then again, I still have a working Virtual Boy.[ Veteran ] [ Level 18 ] [ Rank: 113 ]
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RE: Sony's inevitiable vertical platform.
While I have great hope for their future potential, I am definitely skeptical. The winds in Sony R&D have definitely changed and I really hope they will be able to deliver something that meets this criteria.
I see this going one of two ways:
Nintendo recaptures the mature market abandoned by Sony for growth, while competing against a siege from Apple.
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Sony comes back with a strongly integrated platform, that involves PS3/BluRay/PSN/Home integration. They hold their current market and perhaps steal a little growth from Apple.
I see Nintendo doing what they can with the timing of this 3DS to force the issue sooner than later, and back Sony in to a corner (scenario 1)