Sony Computer Entertainment has
officially announced that it would release its new handheld video game system, PSP
(PlayStation Portable) (PSP-1000), on December 12, 2004, at a recommended retail price of
19,800 yen excluding tax (20,790 yen including tax) (USD 195, Euros 153.7) for the Japanese
market.
With high-quality graphics processing capability equivalent to that of
PlayStation 2, in addition to rich stereo sound, PSP offers the joy of playing full-scale
3D-CG games and viewing high resolution video images anytime, anywhere.
Equipped with
a wireless LAN feature (IEEE802.11b), PSP enables users to connect to the Internet through
access points, making it possible for users to download game characters and content and also
to play games on-line with families, friends and on-line community members. For a more
intimate gaming experience, a maximum of 16 PSP systems can be connected wirelessly through
the ad-hoc mode allowing family and friends to create an instant yet powerful local on-line
entertainment community.
PSP features an integrated high output lithium-ion battery
that provides play time of between 4 and 6 hours for game titles and continuous 4 to 5 hours
for video viewing. (SCEI actual measurement)
With PSP, the world of PlayStation,
peoplefs most favorite platform, is further enhanced. A 4.3 inch wide 16:9 high resolution
LCD screen, the largest in a handheld gaming device, creates a personal environment in which
to enjoy games, music and video anytime, anywhere, with a dynamism that has never been
possible before.
To accompany the launch of the PSP system, a total of 21 game titles
from SCE and third party software developers and publishers will be released by the end of
this year. In addition to these titles, over 100 exciting new titles are currently in
development. Innovative titles using the unique features of PSP, as well as PSP versions of
hit titles that have been the drivers of the PlayStation platform will continuously be
introduced.
Entertainment software of an entirely new category mixing game, music and
video on a single UMD is expected to be released in spring 2005, further enriching the world
of PSP.
With PlayStation, PlayStation 2 and PSP, SCEI will continue to expand the
market and create a new world of computer entertainment.
Official PSP
Specs.
Product Name: PSP (PlayStation Portable)
Color: Black
Product Code:
PSP-1000
Recommended Retail Price: 19,800 yen (20,790 yen tax inclusive)
Dimensions:
Approximately 170mm (W) x 23mm (H) x 74mm (D)
Weight: Approximately 280g (including
battery)
CPU: PSP CPU (System clock frequency 1`333MHz)
Main Memory: 32MB
Embedded
DRAM: 4MB
Display: 4.3 inch, 16:9 Wide screen TFT LCD 480 x 272 pixel, 16.77
million colors Maximum luminance: 180/130/80cd/m2 (when using battery pack)
Maximum
luminance: 200/180/80cd/m2 (when using AC adaptor)
Sound: Built-in stereo
speakers
Main Input/Output: IEEE 802.11b (Wi-Fi) USB 2.0 (mini-B) Memory Stick PRO Duo
IrDA IR Remote (SIRCS)
Main Connectors: Memory Stick Duo Slot USB connector DC OUT
connector DC IN 5V connector Headset connector Keys/Switches: Directional buttons
(Up/Down/Right/Left) Analog Stick Enter keys (Triangle, Circle, Cross, Square) Left, Right
buttons x 1 START button, SELECT button, HOME button x 1 POWER/HOLD switch x 1 Display
button, Sound button, Volume +/- buttons x 1 Wireless LAN switch (ON/OFF) x 1 OPEN latch
(UMD) x 1
Power: Lithium-ion Battery AC Adaptor
Disc Drive: UMD Drive (Read
only)
Profile: PSP Game UMD Audio (profile name TBD) UMD Video (profile name
TBD)
Codec: Video: H.264 / AVC MP Level3
Audio: ATRAC3plus MP3
Security:
(Encryption) 128bit AES (Copyright protection technology) MagicGate
Access control:
Region, Parental Control
Wireless communications: Infrastructure mode Ad hoc mode
(connection up to 16 consoles) Supplied accessories: AC adaptor Battery
pack
