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Release Dates NA Mar 24, 05 EU Sep 1, 05 JP Dec 12, 04
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Magic and 2 others played PlayStation Portable Hardware

Sluggish gaming sales force Sony to reduce Vita sales target by 25 percent

Sony was forced to rein in their PlayStation Vita and PSP hardware annual sales targets following lackluster... posted Aug 02, 12 5:29pm

Sony @ E3 2012 Live Blog: Beyond, All-Stars Battle Royale, God of War: Ascension, Last of Us

Sony Computer Entertainment round off a busy day for the media with their own E3 2012 press conference.  Expect... posted Jun 04, 12 6:01pm

Get ready with Neoseeker for E3 2012

It won't be long now until the main event finally kicks off, and Neoseeker as... posted May 23, 12 11:55am

Sony posts record $5.7B annual loss amidst slumping PlayStation sales

Electronics giant Sony confirms it has been hit with its largest annual loss yet, a cold way to round off a... posted May 10, 12 12:52pm

Sony to merge PSN into Sony Entertainment Network this week

Sony Computer Entertainment is at last making its big push to merge the PlayStation Network into the "Sony... posted Feb 06, 12 12:10pm

PlayStation president Kaz Hirai to become Sony CEO this April

Sony finally makes it official:  Kazuo Hirai will indeed step forward to replace Sir Howard Stringer as the new... posted Feb 01, 12 10:50am

UMD Passport program lets you play PSP games on Vita for a fee

Wondering how you can play your UMD games on PlayStation Vita? Sony's solution to that matter comes in the form... posted Nov 11, 11 12:02pm

[Update] PlayStation Network down in North America, Europe

This morning, the PlayStation Network was hit with a service outage. PS3 and PSP users in North America and... posted Sep 21, 11 12:03pm

Sony extends Welcome Back program deadline to July 5

Forgot to claim the free games from Sony's Welcome Back program?  No need to worry as Sony has extended the... posted Jul 04, 11 9:46am

Sony E3 2011 Keynote: PlayStation Vita debuts, starts at $249

Sony finishes the busy pre-E3 day of keynotes with their conference at the Los Angeles Convention Center.  Keep... posted Jun 06, 11 5:16pm

[Update] Remainder of PSN services back online worldwide by June 2

Sony is aiming to bring the rest of PlayStation Network's services back online worldwide by June 3, allowing PS3... posted May 30, 11 10:23pm

Sony's Customer Appreciation Program offers full PS3, PSP games for free

Shortly after the PlayStation Network Store is brought back online, both PS3 and PSP users can begin to enjoy... posted May 16, 11 6:38pm

Sony catching up on PSN Store backlog with several releases

With the PlayStation Network back online in most parts of the world, Sony will soon shift its focus to restoring... posted May 16, 11 12:07pm

Xbox 360, Kinect receiving Skype support

Microsoft has entered an agreement to purchase Skype for $8.5 billion dollars, enabling Microsoft to integrate... posted May 10, 11 9:38am

Sony offering PSN users one free year of identity theft protection through Debix

Sony is extending its compensation plan for PlayStation Network users with one free year of identity theft... posted May 05, 11 8:41pm

Anonymous denies taking customer data from PSN

Sony's report on the PlayStation Network security breach singled out the online activism group called Anonymous... posted May 05, 11 10:03am

PlayStation Network being brought back online in early May

Sony is preparing to bring the PlayStation Network back online during the first week of May after a major... posted May 01, 11 9:24pm

Sony unsure about when PlayStation Network will come back online

The PlayStation Network outage continues today, going on for nearly a week since downtime began on April 20.... posted Apr 25, 11 1:03pm

Background

The PSP (PlayStation®Portable) has a slim 6.7" x 2.9" frame that packs a powerful multimedia punch, enabling you to enjoy your favorite games, music, videos and photos instantly, anywhere. Factor in the PSP system's brilliant high-resolution screen and cutting-edge wireless connectivity and Internet Browser – and you may just have a revolution in your hands.

Features

  • Photos: Using the Memory Stick Duo, you can store your digital photos, create custom wallpapers and share your favorite photos with the image transfer feature. And, thanks to the vibrant high-resolution screen, your memories will always be sharp and clear.
  • Music: Download your favorite MP3, MP4, WAV or ATRAC3plus music files to your PSP system via the Memory Stick Duo—or take in a full-length concert or behind-the-scenes footage on a pre-recorded UMD.
  • Video: Transfer UMD and MP4 videos and more to your Memory Stick Duo or watch full-length movies on a pre-recorded UMD. It's all the excitement of the big screen, now sized to take anywhere.
  • Games: The PSP system's dazzling widescreen LCD brings gaming to life. Whether reaching your personal best or locked in wireless combat, you'll have the freedom to play wherever—and whenever—you like.
  • Internet: Surf the World Wide Web using the Internet browser whenever you are in an Internet-accessible location.

Hardware Requirements

Dimensions:Approximately 6.7 in (W) x 2.9 in (H) x .9 in (D)
Weight: Approximately 280g / .62 lbs (including battery)
CPU: PSP CPU (System clock frequency 1 - 333MHz)
Main Memory: 32MB
Embeded 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 / 130 / 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 Duo, Infrared Port
Disc Drive: UMD Drive (Read only),
Main Connectors:Memory Stick Duo Slot, USB 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 shoulder 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
Profile: PSP Game, UMD Audio (profile name TBD), UMD Video (profile name TBD)
Codec: [Video]: "UMD": H.264/MPEG-4 AVC Main Profile Level3, [Video]: "Memory Stick": MPEG-4 SP,AAC, [Music]: "UMD": linear PCM,ATRAC3plus, [Music]: "Memory Stick": ATRAC3plus,MP3(MPEG1/2 Layer3)
Security: (Encryption) 128bit AES (Copyright protection technology) MagicGate
Access control: Region, Parental Control
Wireless communications:
IEEE802.11bInfrastructure mode: Ad hoc mode (connection up to 16 consoles)

Official URL

Official Site
Neoseeker Editor's Take
The latest in the Naruto series on the PSP, players take hold of Ninjas from the Leaf in an effort to save Gaara from danger. We plan to dig in and see if it stands up with hidden modes and a story driven by the manga. »Read Full Article
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