Gaming E3

[HoTRoD 2]

It's that time of the year again - E3, the big games conference in the US. I wonder if there will be any surprises. Looking forward to the PSP.

[big-will 7]

That PSP could really be cool, as long as its a big jump above the shitty gameboy.

[NutteyCubey 0]

Wish I could go to one of them events.

 

I'm looking forward to seeing what the DS ends up being like >>>

 

 

 

[Worm 0]

That top one looks cool

[HoTRoD 2]

I WANT ONE

 

 

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With Sony's pre-show conference now in full swing the Playstation Portable has been fully unveiled to the awed masses. As well as the first images of the wee beast in action, we've news herein on the specifications and other such details, including clues to the titles that we'll be playing on this device Sony claim can produce full-motion "3D-CG" visuals similar to the PS2.

The PSP will initially be available in black, and will include a 16:9 ratio TFT LCD wide screen, centred on a sleek, ergonomically designed controller that Sony hope will fit snugly in the hand. The dimensions are 170mm x 74mm x 23mm and it will reportedly weigh 260g. The screen will support the full sixteen-million or so colours of the spectrum, in a resolution of 480 x 272. The positioning of the PSP's D-Pad and buttons are apparently based on the Playstation's - for convenience - and the device will incorporate stereo speakers, a headphone jack and volume/brightness controls.

 

Connectors offered include a full 802.11b wireless LAN option (for connection in the home and to the wider network), as well as USB 2.0. The wireless functionality will allow several PSPs to connect and enjoy multiplayer gaming or take the player online. Data will be downloadable wirelessly, via USB, or using the Sony Memory Stick compatibility offered.

 

PSP software will come in Universal Media Disc format, which supports 1.8gb of data, despite being only 60mm in diameter. This format will offer support for movie and music files as well as games and other software, and a robust anti-piracy encryption system is touted.

 

Here's the cold hard technical truths of this prodigious new handheld:

 

Product Name: PlayStationPortable (PSP)

Color: Black

Dimensions: Approx. 170 mm (L) x 74 mm (W) x 23 mm (D)

Weight: Approx. 260 g (including battery)

CPU: PSP CPU (System clock frequency 1~333MHz)

Main Memory: 32MB

Embedded DRAM: 4MB

Display: 4.3 inch, 16:9 widescreen TFT LCD

480 x 272 pixel (16.77 million colors)

Max. 200 cd/m2 (with brightness control)

Speakers: Built-in stereo speakers

Main Input/Output: IEEE 802.11b (Wi-Fi)

USB 2.0 (Target)

Memory StickTM PRO Duo

IrDA

IR Remote (SIRCS)

Disc Drive: UMD Drive (Playback only)

Profile: PSP Game

UMD Audio

UMD Video

Main Connectors: DC IN 5V

Terminals for charging built-in battery

Headphone/Microphone/Control connector

Keys/Switches: Directional buttons (Up/Down/Right/Left)

Analog pad

Enter keys (Triangle, Circle, Cross, Square)

Left, Right keys

START, SELECT, HOME

POWER On/Hold/Off switch

Brightness control, Sound Mode, Volume +/-

Wireless LAN On/Off switch

UMD Eject

Power: Built-in lithium-ion battery, AC adaptor

Access Control: Region Code, Parental Control

 

Accessories:

Stand

Headphone with remote commander

Headphone with remote commander and microphone

External battery pack

Case

Strap

E3 Prototype Exhibition: USB Camera for PSP

USB GPS for PSP

USB Keyboard for PSP

 

UMD Specifications

Dimensions: Approx. 65 mm (W) x 64 mm (D) x 4.2 mm (H)

Weight: Approx. 10g

Disc Diameter: 60 mm

Maximum Capacity: 1.8GB (Single-sided, dual layer)

Laser wavelength: 660nm (Red laser)

Encryption: AES 128bit

Profile: PSP Game (full function)

UMD Audio (codec ATRAC3plus, PCM, (MPEG4 AVC))

UMD Video (codec MPEG4 AVC, ATRAC3plus, Caption PNG)