Definition: The PlayStation Portable, or PSP, is a handheld gaming console made by Sony. It was released in 2004 in Japan, and in 2005 in Europe and North America.
The PSP is primarily a game console (PSP games come in UMD, or Universal Media Disc, format), but it can also play UMD-format movies. Using a memory stick, the PSP can play music and video files, and display picture files such as photos. This portable console can also connect to the internet via a web browser (not incuded in early firmware releases) and built-in wi-fi.
As its name suggests, the PSP — or PlayStation Portable — is a smaller, lighter version of Sony’s PlayStation. It is not as powerful as the PS2, but more powerful than the original PlayStation, and it has a built-in screen and speakers so you don’t have to plug it in to anything to use it.
Sony has also announced an add-on camera and a GPS device for use with the PSP, expanding its capabilities even further.
Specifications
Color:
black
ceramic white (Japan and Europe only)
pink (Europe only)
Tsukimi — black with copper (Japan only)
Kachofugetsu — white with black and red (Japan only)
Dimensions: 6.7″/170 mm wide x 2.9″/74 mm high x .9″/23 mm deep
Weight: .62 lbs/280 g (including battery)
CPU: PSP CPU (1-333 MHz)
Memory:
32 MB Main Memory
4 MB embedded DRAM
Display:
4.3″, 16:9 widescreen TFT LCD screen
480 x 272 pixels
16.77 million colors
maximum luminance 180/130/80 cd/m2 (when using battery pack)
maximum luminance 200/180/130/ 80 cd/m2 (when using AC adaptor)
Sound:
built-in stereo speakers
headset connector
Connectors, Ports and Drives:
IEEE 802.11b (Wi-Fi)
USB 2.0 (mini-B)
Memory Stick Duo
infrared
DC in 5 V connector
headset connector
UMD drive (Read only)
Buttons and Switches:
d-pad
analog nub
triangle, circle, cross, square
right and left shoulder
Start, Select, and Home
Power/Hold
display brightness, sound, volume up, volume down
wireless LAN on/off
UMD latch
Power:
lithium-ion battery
AC adaptor
Access control:
UMD region coding
parental control
What Does It All Mean?
Basically, what all these fancy specs come down to is a kick-ass handheld gaming machine with amazing graphics for its size, that can also play movies and music, display photos and image files, surf the web and, with every new firmware release, even more cool stuff. Phew!
As for whether or not you should buy one . . . well, you will have to decide for yourself, but I have never regretted buying mine.
anonymous
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July 4th, 2009 at 11:27 am
i just need some basic information on a psp console?
ok, i am thinking about getting a psp with a gift card but first i just need some basic information like do you need to have a memory card? and how much $$ are games and movies for it? any other info is appreciated
July 4th, 2009 at 4:29 pm
same here ! they cost right now around $169.00 . go to psp.com and you will get alot of info.
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July 4th, 2009 at 4:31 pm
ok the psp is a good pick. you do need a memory card for it but if buy a new one, one should come with it.it plays music, movie and it has wifi. i think games are 40.00 and less. you can either by movies of download it to you psp which is free but the dvds are but 20.00 dollars
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i had one once
July 4th, 2009 at 4:33 pm
First off, the PSP is around 169.99
There are various models and im not sure the exact cost of them so suggest you look up the one you want.( these include the original PSP, the psp slim, the psp 3000)
Yes, a memory stick would be good if you want to SAVE your game data or to put Music, Videos, or Pictures onto your memory stick. So i would say a memory stick is a necessity if you want the full PSP experience… Oh, and you can HACK your psp also but it takes some work with opening up the battery. if you hack it, you don’t have to buy games, you can download it onto the memory stick.
New games are around $30-40. Older games are about $20
Examples: GTA Vice City Stories and GTA Liberty City Stories. both about 2 years old. they cost, as of today, $20
Smackdown vs. Raw 2009. This is a new game that just got released and i bought it for $40.
But it also depends on the actual Game you are purchasing.
By the way, i highly recommend the games listed above.
Movies are from $10-20 depending on the movie (popularity, length and such)
Also if it does not come with a USB port cable, then i recommend buying one.
I hope this helps and any questions you can email me. dgenx223@yahoo.com.
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