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ps2_jedi Registered: Aug '03	Date Posted: 10/12/04 4:14pm Subject: The Sony PSP Discussion Thread - Date Edited: 9/15 3:36pm (6 edits total) Edited By: The2ndQuest
	Since there is a Nintendo DS Disscussion Thread I thought I'd make a Sony PSP (Playstation Portable) Disscussion Thread. All the PSP Specs.. The First Announcement PSP Press Release at E3 2003 Press Releases FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SONY COMPUTER ENTERTAINMENT READIES FOR MARKET EXPANSION WITH CREATION OF A NEW HANDHELD ENTERTAINMENT PLATFORM Company Unveils Plans to Extend PlayStation® Family of Products with "PSP™" LOS ANGELES, May 13, 2003 – Enhancing its strong platform strategies, Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (SCEI) announced today plans to expand its in-home entertainment to outside the home with a new, all-in-one portable entertainment platform, "PSP™" The introduction of "PSP" highlights the company's long-awaited foray into the portable entertainment market. With unmatched advantages of the Sony Group, such as global brand awareness, superior technologies in the most advanced semiconductor processes, "PSP" further broadens entertainment experiences into the portable arena. The foundation of this new platform is Universal Media Disc (UMD), which comprises of a 60mm optical disc (1.8 GB) in a cartridge, developed by the Sony Group, utilizing its latest disc technologies. Compared to the out-dated mask ROM cartridge, optical disc has huge advantages such as shorter turn around time for manufacturing, larger data capacity and lower media costs. The latest copy-protection technology will be applied to offer content developers and publishers a safe and copy-protected environment. "PSP" will be equipped with a wide screen 480 x 272 pixel (16 by 9) TFT LCD monitor with a backlight, and powered by super chipsets utilizing the latest 90 nm semiconductor technology. For graphics, 3D rendering will be enhanced by the employment of curved surfaces (NURBS) along with conventional polygons. Video quality will also be enhanced with MPEG4, which delivers quality equivalent to DVD video at a low data rate. "PSP" will have an USB 2.0 port for further expandability and connectivity to other devices, such as "PSP," PlayStation 2 and many other systems, along with a Memory Stick™ slot for network applications and data transportability in a wireless environment. SCEI will offer PC-based development tools starting from fall 2003 for the preparation of a new range of computer entertainment content. A new license scheme for "PSP" software development will be announced in summer 2003. Pursuing the founding principles of the PlayStation business, Sony Computer Entertainment will expand its efforts to support content developers to create new forms of computer entertainment. Together with its business partners, SCEI aims to aggressively promote this new platform to further broaden the arena of entertainment. "Just as PlayStation and PlayStation 2 revolutionized in-home computer entertainment, we aim to become a new driving force in the portable entertainment platform arena," said Ken Kutaragi, president and CEO, Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. "The world of PlayStation encompasses hundreds of millions of users worldwide, most of whom view computer entertainment as part of their everyday lives. We look forward to extending the experience through a portable entertainment platform, and are excited about the possibilities and impact 'PSP' will have on the market. Along with game applications, 'PSP' will have a huge potential for delivering other forms of entertainment as well as live entertainment through the network, anywhere, anytime. This is the 'Walkman' of the 21st century." "PSP" Specifications Platform name: PSP™ Display: Wide screen (16:9) TFT LCD with backlight(480 x 272 dots) Disc medium: "UMD" 60mm optical secured ROM disc with cartridge(1.8GB) Video CODEC: MPEG4 Graphics: 3D Polygon/NURBS Sound: PCM (built-in stereo speakers, stereo headphone output) I/O: USB 2.0, Memory StickTM slot Battery: Rechargeable (lithium-ion) About Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Recognized as the global leader and company responsible for the progression of consumer-based computer entertainment, Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (SCEI) manufacturers, distributes and markets the PlayStation® game console and PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system. SCEI, along with its subsidiary divisions Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc., Sony Computer Entertainment Europe Ltd. and Sony Computer Entertainment Korea Inc., develops, publishes, markets and distributes software, and manages the third party licensing programs for these two platforms in the respective markets worldwide. Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. is an independent business unit of the Sony Group. PlayStation and the PlayStation logo, PS one and PS2 are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners. ~~~ PSP System Specs PSP CPU Core MIPS R4000 32-Bit Core 128 bits Bus 1~333 MHz @ 1.2V Main Memory: 8MB (eDRAM) Bus Bandwidth: 2.6 GB/sec Sub Memory: 2MB (OD RAM) @ 2.5 GB/sec I-Cache, D-Cache FPU, VFPU (Vector unit): @ 2.6 GFlops 3D-CG Extended Instructions 90nm CMOS PSP Graphics Core 1 3D Curved Surface + 3D Polygon Compressed Texture Hardware Clipping, Morphing, Bone(8) Hardware Tessellator Bezier, B-Spline(NURBS) Ex: 4×4,16×16,64×64 sub-division Reduce program /data Reduce memory footprint & bus traffic PSP Graphics Core 2 ‘Rendaring Engine’+‘Surface Engine’ 256bit Bus, 1-166 MHz @1.2V VRAM: 2MB(eDRAM) Bus Bandwidth: 5.3GB/sec Pixel Fill Rate: 664 M pixels/sec Max 33 M polygon /sec(T&L) 24bit Full Color: RGBA PSP Sound Core Reconfigurable DSPs 128 bits bus 166 MHz @ 1.2V 5 Giga operation/sec 3D Sound, Multi Channel Synthesizer, Effecter AVC Decoder AVC(H.264) Decoder Main Profile Baseline Profile @Level1,Level2,Level3 2Hours (High Quality)~DVD Mobie 4Hours (Standard Quality)~CS Digital Input/Output USB 2.0 Memory Stick Extension Port (Reserved) Stereo Head phone Out Digital Keypad Triangle, Circle, X, Square, L1, R1, Start, Select One analog joystick Communication Wireless LAN(802.11) [Hotspots, Home Server, etc.] IrDA [PSP, Mobile Phone, etc.] USB 2.0 [PSP, PS2, PC, etc.] System Features Vector Floating Engines Reconfigurable DSP Engine(VME) Advanced 3D Graphics Engine AVC(MPEG4) Decoder AES Crypto System 1.8GB UMD 3D-CG Game 7.1ch Audio, 3D Sound ATRAC3 plus, AAC, MP3 for Music AVC/@MP for Picture/Movie 16:9 Widescreen TFT LCD Embedded Wireless LAN (802.11) Li-ion Battery Extension for GPS, Digital Tuner, etc. Programming Similar to the Original Playstation PSP Libraries Middleware Sample Code Simple Programmable Field Media Engine is not user programmable VME/AVC are not user programmable ~~ UMD Specifications Hardware Features Large Capacity(3x to CD-ROM) Media for Game/Music/Movie/Publishing Lower Manufacturing Cost Minimize Inventory Risk Repoat Ordering System Parental Lock System Regional Code System Copy Protection 60mmf Laser Diode: 660nm Dual Layer: 1.8GB Transfer Rate: 11Mbps Shock Proof Secure ROM by AES Unique Disc ID ~~ PSP Accessories * Stand: to hold your PSP nicely on your kitchen table or on the airplain's seat table so that you can enjoy your music videos and movies like Spider-man 2 . * Infra-Red or IR remote control: control your movies and music on the PSP with ease and comfort. * Headphones: no need for a PSP SP. * Battery Pack: initially it will be a replacement for PSP's battery, but it might expand to a larger than usual battery for longer system battery life. * Case: you do not want your beautiful PSP screen to be scratched, do you ? * Strap: to hold your PSP to your wrist, to avoid it to hit the ground. * USB Camera: think about a PSP themed EyeToy. It should be even more capable as it can use PSP's new USB 2.0 interface which peaks at over 400 Mbps over USB 1.1's 12 Mbps. * GPS Add-on: connecting to the Memory Stick or the USB interface ( conflicting reports ) this accessory brings full GPS functionality to the PSP. Global Positioning System is based on a series of geo-orbiting satellites that are able to identify the position of the GPS based client Hardware: altitude, longitude, latitude to a minimum margin of error of about plus or minus 11-14 meters. This enables position based gaming, city maps, driving maps. * Key-pad: probably a USB based mini-keyboard. PSP, with the help of WiFi 802.11b capabilities, can go online and can connect to other PSP units and with a portable mini-keypad you will be able to chat with your friends back and forth in games ( we expect MMORPGs will hit PSP ) as well in dedicated chat rooms or by e-mails or SMS messages. * GPRS Add-on: change your PSP in a fully capable cell-phone to keep you in contact with friends and family and go online with PSP even without a close by Wireless Access-Point. ~~ Developers and Publishers List of Developers and Publishers Supporting the PSP as of May 11th, 2004. PlayStation Portable (PSPTM) Gains Powerful Support from Game Developers and Publishers WorldwideLos Angeles, May 11, 2004 – Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (SCEI) announced today that nearly a hundred third party game developers and publishers from around the world have expressed their support for PSPTM, the new handheld video game system to be launched in Japan in the end of 2004, followed by the North American and European launches in the spring of 2005. Adopting UMDTM (Universal Media Disc), a newly developed compact, high capacity optical disc as the storage device, PSP offers a wide variety of computer entertainment content. SCEI has been promoting development of PSP games on UMD to third party game developers and publishers and as of today, 99 game software developers and publishers have expressed their support for PSP (Japan: 34, North America: 24, Europe/PAL: 31 and South Korea: 10). A broad range of new and attractive game titles are currently being developed for PSP by first and third party developers and publishers. SCEI expects to expand the world of PSP gaming supported by a strong line-up of software titles. In addition to game developers and publishers, many inquiries have been received from various companies in the music and movie industries regarding publishing on PSP. In response to wide interest across the entertainment industries, SCEI will actively promote UMD as the new disc media to provide a diverse range of entertainment content in the future. List of Developers and Publishers as of May 11th, 2004 (in alphabetical order of developer/publisher) JAPAN ATLUS CO.,LTD. BANDAI CO.,LTD. BANPRESTO CO.,LTD. CAPCOM CyberFront Corporation Dimps Corporation DORASU Corporation Electronic Arts K. K. FromSoftware, Inc. GENKI Co.,Ltd. GUST CO.,LTD. HUDSON SOFT CO., LTD. IDEA FACTORY CO., LTD. KOEI Co., Ltd. Konami Computer Entertainment Japan Konami Computer Entertainment Studios Konami Computer Entertainment Tokyo, Inc. KONAMI CORPORATION Marvelous Interactive Inc. MTO CO.,LTD. NAMCO LTD NIPPON ICHI SOFTWARE INC. NOW PRODUCTION Co.,Ltd. Sammy Corporation Sega Corporation SNK Playmore Corp. Spike Co., Ltd. SQUARE ENIX CO., LTD. SUCCESS Corporation TAITO CORPORATION TECMO TOMY Company, Ltd WorkJam Co.Ltd. YUKE'S CO., LTD. 34 companies in total NORTH AMERICA Activsion, Inc. Atari, Inc. Backbone Entertainment Bethesda Softworks LLC EIDOS Electronic Arts Factor 5 InXile Konami Hawaii LucasArts Majesco Midway Games Inc. Namco Hometek, Inc. Radical Entertainment Inc. Rockstar Games/ Take 2 Saffire SEGA of America Snowblind Sony Online Entertainment Stormfront Studios Surreal Software THQ Ubisoft Vicarious Visions 24 companies in total EUROPE/PAL Acclaim Entertainment Ltd Activision UK Ltd Argonaut Games PLC Atari Group BLITZ GAMES LTD Broadsword Interactive Limited Codemasters Software Company Limited Criterion Software Ltd Driver-Inter Ltd Eidos Interactive Ltd Eko Software S.A.R.L Engine Software BV Eurocom Entertainment Software Full Fat Productions Limited Hothouse Creations Icon Games Ltd Ignition Entertainment Ltd Kuju Entertainment Ltd Pocket Studios Ltd Publishing Identity Svenska AB Rebellion Developments Ltd. Revolution Software Limited Rockstar Games Rockstar Leeds Ltd. Sidhe Interactive Tantalus Interactive Pty Ltd Team17 Software Limited Torus Games Pty. Ltd. Ubisoft Entertainment SA Visual Impact BVBA Warthog PLC 31 companies in total SOUTH KOREA Axis Entertainment Inc. Cinepix Coong Entertainment Inc. Expotato Corp. Lions Logics Neowiz corp. NEXON Corporation. SEED9 Entertainment Inc. SKonec Entertainment CO., Ltd. Zepetto Studios Inc. 10 companies in total About Sony Computer Entertainment Europe as at 9 May 04 Sony Computer Entertainment Europe, based in London, is responsible for the distribution, marketing and sales of PS one and PlayStation 2 hardware and software in 102 territories across Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Oceania. By the end of March 2004, over 39.5 million PlayStation and PS one units had been shipped across these PAL territories and over 99 million worldwide. Between its European debut on 24 November 2000 and the end of March 2004, over 24.5 million PlayStation 2 units have been shipped across the PAL territories, over 71 million world-wide, making it one of the most successful computer entertainment products in history. PlayStation and the PlayStation logo, PS one and PS2 are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. ~~ Wow! What a System! -----signature----- My Mouth was a broken Jpeg!
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GRAND_MOFF_KEVIN Registered: Jul '04	Date Posted: 10/12/04 4:59pm Subject: RE: The Sony PSP Discussion Thread
	That sounds really awesome. My question though is what's the price. -----signature----- Let's Go Flyers! "Kevin is now the offcial jedi draft trend setter and can type in bold in all his posts" Emperor Windu "Yall our ****es, don't mess with this Yo, we bring it to you with a hip-hop twist" ~Member of Run TF.N*~
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ps2_jedi Registered: Aug '03	Date Posted: 10/12/04 5:12pm Subject: RE: The Sony PSP Discussion Thread
	^ Sony has not yet revealed the price or the release date. -----signature----- My Mouth was a broken Jpeg!
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HotsForTahiri78 Registered: Apr '02	Date Posted: 10/13/04 9:34am Subject: RE: The Sony PSP Discussion Thread
	4 hours of bat life Max, plus in the 300 dollar range? No thanks, and the specs may look good, but this is Sony so you can expect the specs to be inflated -----signature----- They should have sent a poet
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PTGrievous Registered: Feb '04	Date Posted: 10/13/04 10:06am Subject: RE: The Sony PSP Discussion Thread - Date Edited: 10/13/04 10:08am (1 edits total) Edited By: PTGrievous
	Muahahahahaha! Nobody is going to buy a PSP for ~$350 USD to: - Play games for 1.5-2hrs - Play old hat games that are mostly identical to the offerings on PS2 - Get their hands burnt due to the system heating up in a mere 15mins :P - Purchase their favourite DVD films on UMD (Heh, the system doesn't even have a battery life long enough to play LOTR) Take a look at what a revolutionary handheld consists of: http://opa-ages.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=18357 Watch the Nintendo DS and Nintendo Revolution drag the game industry into the 21st Century! Imagine an industry that couldn't copy from Nintendo Sorry, couldn't help myself :P
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Soontir-Fel Registered: Dec '01	Date Posted: 10/13/04 6:52pm Subject: RE: The Sony PSP Discussion Thread
	I hear that it will reqiure the blood of infant baby boys to power it's 1337 graphics. You'll carry it in a little wrist pouch. -----signature----- Errent_Venture Wrote " Listen to Soontir-Fel for he is a man ruling over other men." Ender_Sai wrote "In other news, I confer Modly praise on Soontir and Rogue_wookie for being superior men, worth of the title of Spartan. They, may keep their penises"
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Siths_Revenge Registered: Jul '04	Date Posted: 10/13/04 11:25pm Subject: RE: The Sony PSP Discussion Thread
	I hear that it will bomb just like the N-Gage! Does anyone besides 10 year olds play handheld games anymore? -----signature----- "We seem to be made to suffer."
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PTGrievous Registered: Feb '04	Date Posted: 10/14/04 12:01am Subject: RE: The Sony PSP Discussion Thread
	Heaps of 10+ yr olds play GBA/GBASP... Myself included
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Darth_Tynaus Registered: Jan '03	Date Posted: 10/14/04 10:11am Subject: RE: The Sony PSP Discussion Thread
	It sounds so sweet. I love the specs and think Sony will succeed with this console. I just know I will have to purchase it when it comes out. -----signature----- Laugh it up fuzzball Have you ever danced with the devil in the pale moonlight? I ask that of all my prey. He's no good to me dead Don't Move Jedi I'm just a simple man making his way through the universe.
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ps2_jedi Registered: Aug '03	Date Posted: 10/14/04 9:28pm Subject: RE: The Sony PSP Discussion Thread
	^ Definatly, I'm gonna be at wal-mart the day It comes out -----signature----- My Mouth was a broken Jpeg!
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Darth_Omega Registered: May '02	Date Posted: 10/14/04 11:50pm Subject: RE: The Sony PSP Discussion Thread
	I'm not getting this I've to be really rich if I want to afford this, really "region lock" on a portable system? WTH, for those who travel alot this sucks. Furthermore PSP might be able to play movies but I'm not willing to spend another €40 on my favourite movie on UMD format Last but not not least no Jump Superstars -----signature----- Stress makes you bald, but it's stressful to avoid stress, so you end up stressed out anyway. So in the end there's nothing you can do.
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ps2_jedi Registered: Aug '03	Date Posted: 10/15/04 7:48am Subject: RE: The Sony PSP Discussion Thread
	^ One thing that not a lot of people realize is, SONY HAS NOT YET STATED HOW MUCH IT IS, AND WHEN IT WILL BE OUT!!!!!!!!! -----signature----- My Mouth was a broken Jpeg!
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Darth_Omega Registered: May '02	Date Posted: 10/15/04 10:55am Subject: RE: The Sony PSP Discussion Thread
	Well that's true but you've got to realise its still going to be expensive (everything combined of course), do you really think you're going to find new UMD movies for $10 or maybe $5? You won't besides I've already pointed out why would anyone want to buy the same movie twice? Unless its an upgrade in quality (which isn't the case) or is a collector's edition? Besides the region lock still a pain in the you know what when it comes to portable systems -----signature----- Stress makes you bald, but it's stressful to avoid stress, so you end up stressed out anyway. So in the end there's nothing you can do.
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ps2_jedi Registered: Aug '03	Date Posted: 10/16/04 10:55am Subject: RE: The Sony PSP Discussion Thread
	^Well That's True, But When The PSP comes out And Movies start to come out, I might get a few.. Hmmm I wonder if Movie Rental Places will have UMD's That would be interesting. -----signature----- My Mouth was a broken Jpeg!
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ps2_jedi Registered: Aug '03	Date Posted: 10/19/04 8:15pm Subject: RE: The Sony PSP Discussion Thread
	THE REIGON LOCKS ARE FOR MOVIES ONLY Games can be played with anyone!! -----signature----- My Mouth was a broken Jpeg!
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Darth_Omega Registered: May '02	Date Posted: 10/27/04 7:17am Subject: RE: The Sony PSP Discussion Thread
	wow Sony surprised me with the price, now the handheld war can finally get interesting. I wonder how the cheap the systems will get at the end of their life span. Of course the battery life is still quite low 4 to 6 hours. -----signature----- Stress makes you bald, but it's stressful to avoid stress, so you end up stressed out anyway. So in the end there's nothing you can do.
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