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Specs for Sony PSP Handheld

Posted by michael on from the 802.11-sweetness dept.

doctor_no writes "Sony has announced the specs for its upcoming handheld gaming device, the PSP, at their PlayStation Meeting 2003. Most interesting is that this device promises Playstation 2 level graphics, a compact 1.8GB media, Wireless 802.11, USB 2.0, 7.1 channel Audio, and a 24bit 16x9 screen TFT LCD screen. Sony has called this device the 'Walkman for the 21st Century', and plans to allow the user to enjoy movies and music for the device, along with games. Full specs can be found at ZDNet Japan. The PSP will debut at next year's E3."

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  1. Most important spec: by flicken · · Score: 2, Funny

    Does it have an OS?

    I just need one more OS to reach the "21+ - We don't believe you." level of the latest poll...

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    1. Re:Most important spec: by Kenja · · Score: 4, Funny

      No, it runs on magic pixy dust.

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    2. Re:Most important spec: by EvilTwinSkippy · · Score: 4, Funny

      What's more, Pixie dust is cheap, soy-based, and biodegradable.

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  2. Price by blackmonday · · Score: 2, Funny

    I'll shit my pants if this thing costs less than 300 bucks.

  3. PSP, also known as.... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 4, Funny

    a laptop.

  4. Other specs... by JoeLinux · · Score: 4, Funny

    It will require the user to lug around a car battery to run, and the 10,000 RPM disk drive will generate enough inertial warping fields such that turning a corner while walking will take major effort...

    1. Re:Other specs... by inertia187 · · Score: 2, Funny

      Inertial warping fields? Where did you graduate, Billy Bob's School of Physics?

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  5. 7.1 Audio? by Boarder2 · · Score: 5, Funny

    7.1 audio on a handheld? With headphones like that, you'll look like a cyborg.

    1. Re:7.1 Audio? by sacherjj · · Score: 5, Funny

      It's the .1 thing that hurts on a hand-held with headphones. To get good enough bass, they have to tap a screw directly into you skull. Don't get me wrong, the results are amazing. And it allows you to also mount your head onto a tripod, so it can't be all bad. Just a little freaky.

  6. Re:7.1 Channel Audio? by vasqzr · · Score: 3, Funny



    Dolby 7.1 audio....and one itty-bitty speaker!

  7. Re:7.1 Channel Audio? by Tumbleweed · · Score: 5, Funny

    Nah, no speakers. A set of headphones and a backpack-mounted subwoofer. Also doubles as a back massager, which you'll need due to carrying around the backpack-mounted subwoofer.

  8. What?? by DogIsMyCoprocessor · · Score: 3, Funny

    No VGA port for external video, or internal DVD burner, or full-size keyboard??? How the hell am I supposed to get any work done on this thing?

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  9. Re:"Playstation 2 graphics?" by BlueTrin · · Score: 5, Funny

    Sony reference dictionary

    PS2 Toy Story graphics
    --> PS1 enhanced graphics

    1.8GB media
    --> in option (default: 16 Ko)

    Wireless 802.11, USB 2.0
    --> when connected to the handheld port replicator base (if the option has been bought)

    7.1 channel Audio
    --> When at home with a 7.1 Kit (the cables will be incompatible with other brands so you will have to buy the Sony 7.1 Handheld Kit®, um any1 has experienced it with Vaios for external devices ?).
    --> or you can buy our new Roswell haedphone kit with subwoofer integrated.

    24bit 16x9 screen TFT LCD screen
    --> TFT screen with a maximum resolution of 640x400 but every game will use 320 x 200 (well Playstaion 2 level graphics ?)

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  10. Re:"Playstation 2 graphics?" by dr_dank · · Score: 5, Funny

    Well after what they said about the Playstation 2 itself and its "Toy Story" graphics I would have to see it to believe it

    Of course it has Toy Story graphics.

    What they didn't tell you was that you had to have Toy Story on DVD to get said graphics....

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  11. That game scarred me forever by Bame+Flait · · Score: 4, Funny

    there are FOUR lights!!

  12. 7.1 channel audio on a handheld by hcetSJ · · Score: 2, Funny

    Will this require headphones with 7 speakers and a subwoofer? Will I need to grow five more ears???

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  13. Re:"Playstation 2 graphics?" by GweeDo · · Score: 3, Funny

    7.1 audio explained

    7.1 audio is good for handhelds!

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  14. Re:my dear lord.... by pi+radians · · Score: 4, Funny

    Sony produces great hardware

    Tell that to every PSX owner who has to put their systems upside-down and then pray to get their game to work. Or the countless people (myself included) who's PS2s refuse to read any discs.

    Yeah, their systems are great, until they stop working. I trust this company to make a quality portable system as much as I'd trust R Kelly with my 12 year old daughter.

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  15. Re:my dear lord.... by Detritus · · Score: 3, Funny

    They forgot to mention the backpack that contains the fuel cell and cooling system.

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