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PSP Specs - Overview of PSP Specifications
The PSP specifications look pretty impressive (see the list below), but what do they actually mean for gamers?
PSP on the Outside
Sony's PlayStation Portable is the most powerful handheld game console so far, but it is also the largest and heaviest (though the Nintendo DS is larger overall when open). It's also the nicest looking, with a sleek, rounded industrial design aesthetic. The button configuration matches that of its big brother, the PlayStation 2, except the PSP only has one shoulder button on each side and has only a single analog nub instead of the PS2's dual sticks.
PSP's Sights and Sounds
The PSP's screen is larger than that of other handhelds, with a higher resolution, so playing games and even watching movies is a visual feast. The stereo sound isn't especially loud through the builtin speakers (thirdparty manufacturers offer small external speakers to make up for it), but with headphones on you can hear every sound effect and crank up the volume to buffet your eardrums.
Multimedia for PSP
Games and movies are available on Sony's UMD (Universal Media Disc) format, which is Sony says DVD quality. There is also a Memory Stick slot for a Memory Stick Duo or Pro Duo. The PSP can play back audio and video saved on a PSPformatted Memory Stick, and can display saved photos or other image files. Each firmware update supports more audio, graphics, and video formats, expanding the possibilities.
PSP Power
A lithiumion battery pack offers a decent length of play time (playing graphicsintensive games or movies will drain the battery faster than playing music with the screen dark) just don't expect it to last as long as your Gameboy without recharging. The AC adaptor, of course, allows you to play and charge the battery at the same time.
PSP Hardware Specifications
Here's all the technical info about just what the PSP has inside and out.
Color: black ceramic white (Japan and Europe only)pink (Europe only) Tsukimi black with copper (Japan only) Kachofugetsu white with black and red (Japan only)
Dimensions: 6.7"/170 mm wide x 2.9"/74 mm high x .9"/23 mm deep
Weight: .62 lbs/280 g (including battery)
CPU: PSP CPU (1333 MHz)
Memory: 32 MB Main Memory 4 MB embedded DRAM
Display: 4.3", 16:9 widescreen TFT LCD screen 480 x 272 pixels 16.77 million colors maximum luminance 180/130/80 cd/m2 (when using battery pack) maximum luminance 200/180/130/ 80 cd/m2 (when using AC adaptor)
Sound: builtin stereo speakers headset connector
Connectors, Ports and Drives: IEEE 802.11b (WiFi) USB 2.0 (miniB) Memory Stick Duo infrared DC in 5 V connector headset connector UMD drive (Read only)
Buttons and Switches: dpad analog nub triangle, circle, cross, square right and left shoulder Start, Select, and Home Power/Hold display brightness, sound, volume up, volume down wireless LAN on/off UMD latch
Power: lithiumion battery AC adaptor
Access control: UMD region coding parental control
UMD (Universal Media Disc) Specifications
Dimensions: 65 mm tall x 64 mm wide x 4.2 mm deep 60 mm disc diameter
Weight: 10 g
Capacity: 1.8 GB (singlesided, dual layer)
Wavelength: 660 nm (red laser)
Encryption: AES 128bit
(Source: Sony Computer Entertainment.)
