- Includes Game Unit - AC Adapter - Battery Pack - 32MB Memory Stick Duo - Headphone with Remote Control - Soft Case - UMD Game Sampler Disc.
- Compact Size (WxDxH) - 6.7 x 2.91 x 0.91 / Weights 8.36 oouces.
- D-Pad controller.
- Main Memory - 32MB / Video Memory - 2MB EDRAM.
- Display - 4.3 16 - 9 widescreen TFT LCD with 480x272 resolution with up to 16.77 million colors and 200 nits brightness (depending on power source).
Product Description
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Welcome to the handheld entertainment revolution! The
PSP is a dynamic entertainment medium that utilizes a broad range
of digital content. Toysrus and Sony are pleased to bring you THE
entertainment experience that fits in your pocket. With a diverse
line up of games and video, audio, and photo capabilities, the
PSP is truly a system without boundaries. Among the exciting
features the PSP offers are a 16:9 widescreen display, USB 2.0
and 802.11b Wi-Fi LAN connectivity, and the ability to play
games, video, and MP3 audio.
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The era of no-compromises handheld gaming has arrived.
Get ready for immersive, 3D gaming on a console that is poised
to change the way we think about portable devices. With wireless
internet, video and digital music playback, and incredible data
storage and connectivity options, the Sony PSP--or PlayStation
Portable--is a complete solution for the mobile digital
lifestyle. Sony has hit the mark by combining both horsepower and
groundbreaking features into a package that weighs just a hair
more than half a pound.
Design
The PSP's exceptional performance comes from a 333 MHz processor
that dwarfs the speed of competing handheld consoles. Add this
polygon-pushing muscle to 4 MB of fast DRAM and 32 MB of embedded
RAM, and you've got a device with graphics rendering capabilities
close to that of the PlayStation2. And because no game is
complete without audio, the PSP is generously appointed with
built-in stereo speakers, as well Dolby Digital 7.1 surround
sound capability. Sony has also pulled out all the stops with the
PSP display. The bright, 4.3-inch LCD sports a 16:9 aspect ratio
and 480 x 272 pixel resolution--plenty of real estate for heavy
gaming action and widescreen-format movies. All of this is
powered by a removable, and rechargeable, lithium-ion battery.
Screen machine: The 4.3-inch display sports a 16:9 aspect ratio
and 480 x 272 pixel resolution. Movies and games on the go have
never been more gorgeous.
From a controls perspective, the PSP is made for gaming. If
you're familiar with a PlayStation controller, you'll be a pro at
the PSP's controls in no time. Directional buttons, as well as an
analog stick are provided. Meanwhile, the familiar left and right
shoulder buttons, as well as triangle, circle, cross and square
buttons are integrated into the device's slim case. Finally,
home, select, and start buttons give you quick access and control
over the PSP's important functions.
To have and to hold: The PSP's easy-to-master controls are
cleverly integrated into the device's slim profile.
Supported Media
At the heart of the PSP is a new, proprietary media format known
as the Universal Media Disc, or UMD. Each UMD can hold 1.8 GB of
data, enough room for rich and complex games. UMDs, which are
housed in a protective cover, slide into the rear of the PSP.
Sony has declared the UMD an open format for developers and media
content owners, so movies, music and other media are on the
horizon from third parties. Sony has also signed on many popular
game developers for the platform, so a deep library of titles is
on tap.
While the UMD is great for read-only media such as games and
movies, Sony solves the problem of data storage with the addition
of a Memory Stick Duo slot. With Memory Stick Duo media, you can
store your saved games, downloaded online content, personal video
and audio files, and more. When you want access to these files
from your PC, simply use the PSP's USB 2.0 port to turn the
device into a fast portable media drive. Then, drag and drop
files such as your photos, MP3s, and videos onto the PSP, just as
you would any other removable storage device. The PSP ships with
a 32 MB Memory Stick Duo, and additional media with higher
storage capacities are available.
Major media: Sony's PSP-compatible Universal Media Disc (UMD) can
hold 1.8 GB of data.
Connectivity
The PSP blows away the competition in the connectivity
department. Indeed, the PSP's ability to connect to the internet,
and to other PSPs and USB-based peripherals, is a real advantage.
At the top of the list is Wifi connectivity, or IEEE 801.11b. Use
this wireless internet standard to connect to other gamers around
the world for hot multiplayer action--all from your couch, or
your local Wifi hotspot. As mentioned, the PSP's USB 2.0 port is
great for PC connectivity, but it also opens the PSP up for a
whole range of future peripherals. Sony has plans for the PSP in
other ways, too; the unit's infrared port speaks of remote
control capabilities in the near future.
A Digital Companion
If you haven't already guessed, Sony has positioned the PSP to
be much more than a gaming device. Out of the box, the device is
ready to serve as a portable video player and photo viewer. By
using the new H.264 MPEG-4 video standard, Sony obviously has its
eyes on making the PSP a robust video device with support for
feature length movies and more. In addition, the PSP offers a
great way to transport and share your photos in JPEG format. And
let's not forget the music. Load up your favorite MP3-encoded
songs onto a Memory Stick Duo and you've got a portable audio
powerhouse. The device also supports Sony's ATRAC audio codec, so
you can play songs acquired from Sony's Connect Online Music
Store. Sony even ships a nifty pair of earbuds--complete with an
inline remote control-- with the PSP.
What's in the Box
PSP device, AC adapter, battery pack, 32 MB Memory Stick Duo,
earbud headphones with remote control, soft case and hand strap.