Definition: The PlayStation Portable, or PSP, is a handheld gaming console made by Sony. It was released in 2004 in Japan, and in 2005 in Europe and North America. The PSP is primarily a game console (PSP games come in UMD, or Universal Media Disc, format), but it can also play UMD-format movies. Using a memory stick, the PSP can play music and video files, and display picture files such as photos. This portable console can also connect to the internet via a web browser (not incuded in early firmware releases) and built-in wi-fi. As its name suggests, the PSP -- or PlayStation Portable -- is a smaller, lighter version of Sony's PlayStation. It is not as powerful as the PS2, but more powerful than the original PlayStation, and it has a built-in screen and speakers so you don't have to plug it in to anything to use it. Sony has also announced an add-on camera and a GPS device for use with the PSP, expanding its capabilities even further. Specifications 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 (1-333 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: built-in stereo speakers headset connector Connectors, Ports and Drives: IEEE 802.11b (Wi-Fi) USB 2.0 (mini-B) Memory Stick Duo infrared DC in 5 V connector headset connector UMD drive (Read only) Buttons and Switches: d-pad 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: lithium-ion battery AC adaptor Access control: UMD region coding parental control What Does It All Mean? Basically, what all these fancy specs come down to is a kick-ass handheld gaming machine with amazing graphics for its size, that can also play movies and music, display photos and image files, surf the web and, with every new firmware release, even more cool stuff. Phew! As for whether or not you should buy one . . . well, you will have to decide for yourself, but I have never regretted buying mine.
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