Sony is finally entering the handheld market! SCE announced a new handheld system called PlayStation Portable (PSP), which will utilize Sony's Universal MiniDisc (UMD) as the media. Each UMD can hold 1.8GB of data, and the dimension is 60mm. Ken Kutaragi mentioned that this is the Walkman of the 21st Century. The PlayStation Portable will launch by the end of 2004, pricing and details on development tools will be announced in summer. Here are the full specs:

PlayStation Portable (PSP)
Media: Universal Media Disc (UMD) with case, 1.8GB (double layer), 60mm; with Anti-Piracy technology

Display: 4.5" TFT LCD, 16:9 Widescreen, with Backlit
Video Codec: Ability to playback MPEG4 encoded video
Resolution: 480 x 272 pixels
Graphics: 3D polygons and NURBS (Non Uniform Rational B-Spline)
Sound: PCM, 3D sound, ATRAC, AAC, reconfigurable DSP, built-in stereo speakers, stereo headphone output
Processor: 32-bit core, architecture, embedded DRAM, 90nm technology, super one-chip solution with graphics, sound, etc
Expansion: Can be connected with PS2 and other PSP using USB 2.0
I/O: USB 2.0, Memory Stick, wireless communication, GPS
Battery: Rechargeable U-ion, optional AC/DC adapter
Territory: No regional lockout, can run games from all regions
Release Date: 2004

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Originally posted by E2EK1EL_D3 Sony is finally entering the handheld market! SCE announced a new handheld system called PlayStation Portable (PSP), which will utilize Sony's Universal MiniDisc (UMD) as the media. Each UMD can hold 1.8GB of data, and the dimension is 60mm. Ken Kutaragi mentioned that this is the Walkman of the 21st Century. The PlayStation Portable will launch by the end of 2004, pricing and details on development tools will be announced in summer. Here are the full specs: PlayStation Portable (PSP) Media: Universal Media Disc (UMD) with case, 1.8GB (double layer), 60mm; with Anti-Piracy technology Display: 4.5" TFT LCD, 16:9 Widescreen, with Backlit Video Codec: Ability to playback MPEG4 encoded video Resolution: 480 x 272 pixels Graphics: 3D polygons and NURBS (Non Uniform Rational B-Spline) Sound: PCM, 3D sound, ATRAC, AAC, reconfigurable DSP, built-in stereo speakers, stereo headphone output Processor: 32-bit core, architecture, embedded DRAM, 90nm technology, super one-chip solution with graphics, sound, etc Expansion: Can be connected with PS2 and other PSP using USB 2.0 I/O: USB 2.0, Memory Stick, wireless communication, GPS Battery: Rechargeable U-ion, optional AC/DC adapter Territory: No regional lockout, can run games from all regions Release Date: 2004

was this announced at E3? i used to follow video games and im not sure if this is when the expo is held

Nope
E3 didn't start yet.

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Originally posted by E2EK1EL_D3 Nope E3 didn't start yet.

im sorry....come again...yes it did.

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Lovely. I know what I'll be getting for Christmas next year...

I see that they're following the music industry's lead with the "Anti-Piracy technology". Interesting.

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Originally posted by AmbiguousBliss Lovely. I know what I'll be getting for Christmas next year... I see that they're following the music industry's lead with the "Anti-Piracy technology". Interesting.

"Anti Piracy Technology" means shit all. People will find ways to get around it. Or create things to bypass the so called "full proof" methods.


The technology is damned cool nonetheless.

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Originally posted by Endlesswave "Anti Piracy Technology" means shit all. People will find ways to get around it. Or create things to bypass the so called "full proof" methods.

Of course. Someone else is always a step ahead.

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