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Posts about the Sony PSP

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    It's becoming apparent that Apple's iPhone and iPod Touch are well on their way to becoming an important force in handheld gaming, combining the ease and reach of distributing games ...

Reviews of the Sony PSP

  • 8.1

    CNET Review

    March 23, 2005

    The Good: The Sony PSP is a slick portable gaming system highlighted by an impressive wide-screen display and PS2-like graphics. It also boasts built-in Wi-Fi, a Web browser, and the ability to play music and videos, as well as to store images.

    The Bad: The Sony PSP's multimedia functionality is underwhelming, especially for video, requiring expensive memory cards. The load times on the UMD games can be excessive.

    The Bottom Line: The Sony PSP elevates portable gaming to the next level, but its multimedia functionality falls short of its full potential.

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  • 9.1

    alaTest.com

    By alaTest | November 21, 2009

    Review Summary: Experts rate this product 83/100 and users 86/100. Comparing these reviews to 47386 other Game Consoles reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 91/100 = Excellent.

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  • 10

    pcauthority.com.au

    By Staff writers | August 29, 2008

    Review Summary: While you're wandering around wireless territory you can also take a quick surf and check out the increasing freebie content at www.yourpsp.com. However, the max 4GB memory (with an add-on) means – other than a bag of UMDs or memory cards – a lack of ...

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  • No Rating

    gadgetheaven.co.uk

    By azza | April 18, 2008

    Review Summary: Expand the possibilities provided by the PSP hand-held media device with a range of optional accessories such as a PSP camera and car adaptor.

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  • 8.0

    pcanswers.co.uk

    Review Summary: A fine player, but needs removable media

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Manufacturer: Sony

Part number: PSP-1001K

General

  • Name Sony PlayStation Portable (PSP)
  • Type Game console
  • Form Factor Handheld
  • Width 6.7 in
  • Depth 2.9 in
  • Height 0.9 in
  • Weight 9.2 oz
  • Enclosure Color Black

Game Console

  • Color Support Color
  • Media Type UMD (Universal Media Disc)

Processor

  • Type 333 MHz
  • Data Width 128 bit

Memory / Storage

  • RAM Installed ( Max ) 32 MB - Integrated
  • Cache Memory 4 MB

Display

  • Type LCD display - 4.3 in TFT active matrix - Color - Internal
  • Display Format 130,560 pixels
  • Color Support 24-bit (16.7 million colors)

Audio

  • Built-in Speakers Speaker(s)
  • Sound Output Mode Stereo

Communications

  • Connectivity Features IrDA, IEEE 802.11

Input Device

  • Type Game pad - Integrated

Connections

  • Connector Type Headphones / remote control, USB, DC power input, Microphone
  • Expansion Slots Total (Free) Memory Stick PRO Duo

Power

  • Power Device Power adapter - External
  • Battery 1 x Game console battery - Rechargeable - Lithium ion
  • Included Qty 1

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