Sony PSP out next week (56kb Warning, pics)

[Calgary Flames]

This is the handheld i've been waiting for, I've had the GBA and it's about time Sony stepped up and brought handheld gaming to the next level. I just preordered mine with Gretzky NHL and Wipeout Pure. I was going to get an iPod but this was cheaper and is so much more versatile than just a music player.

Here's some pics:

(These aren't mine)









Game shots:













Here's the hardware specs for the tech savvy

PSP Specifications:

PSP CPU Core

MIPS R4000 32-bit core
128-bit bus
1-333MHz (1.2V)
8MB eDRAM main memory
2.6Gbps bus bandwidth
FPU, VFPU (2.6 billion flops)
3D graphics extended instructions
I Cache, D Cache

PSP Media Engine

MIPS R4000 32-bit core
128-bit bus
1-333MHz (1.2V)
2MB eDRAM submemory
I-Cache, D-Cache
90nm CMOS

PSP Graphics Core

1-166MHz (1.2V)
256-bit bus
2MB eDRAM (VRAM)
5.3Gbps bus bandwidth
664 million pixels per second pixel fill rate
3D curved surface and 3D polygon engine
Support for compressed textures, hardware clipping, morphing, bone, tessellation, bezier, b-spline (NURBS)
Maximum of 33 million polygons per second
24-bit full color (RGBA)

Sound Core

VME (Virtual Mobile Engine)
Reconfigurable DSP
166MHz (1.2 V)
128-bit bus
5 giga operations per second
CODEC capabilities
3D sound, 7.1 channels
Synthesizer, effecter, and other abilities
ATRAC3 plus, AAC, MP3 for audio

Media

UMD (Universal Media Disc)
60mm-diameter disc
660nm laser diode
1.8GB capacity (dual-layered disc)
11Mbps transfer rate
AES crypto system
Unique disc ID
Shockproof
Regional code system
Parental lock system
Repeat ordering system

Other Specifications

16:9-format widescreen TFT LCD (480x272 pixels, 24-bit full color)
MPEG4 AVC decoder
Wireless LAN (802.11)
IrDA (Infrared Data Association)
USB 2.0
Memory Stick
AV in/out
Stereo headphone out
Lithium ion battery
Expansion port

It's a beauty! I pity da fool who bought a Nintendo DS!! j/k

[BlackArcher101]

Oh sweet merciful crap!!! I want!
Now I can get rid of my Sega Game Gear.

[rockstar]

$$$ ?

[Calgary Flames]

I got Sony PSP system, bundled with Gretzky NHL, Spiderman 2 (The movie UMD) Memory Stick 32mb, Carrying case and WipEout Pure for $399.

[rockstar]

Originally posted by Calgary Flames@Mar 19 2005, 12:44 PM
I got Sony PSP system, bundled with Gretzky NHL, Spiderman 2 (The movie UMD) Memory Stick 32mb, Carrying case and WipEout Pure for $399.

That's a pretty good deal, man. This thing is going to be EVERYWHERE!! Honeslty, how many kids are going to fail math or science in the next few years because of this thing!!?

[Calgary Flames]

Originally posted by rockstar+Mar 19 2005, 01:46 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (rockstar @ Mar 19 2005, 01:46 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-Calgary Flames@Mar 19 2005, 12:44 PM
I got Sony PSP system, bundled with Gretzky NHL, Spiderman 2 (The movie UMD) Memory Stick 32mb, Carrying case and WipEout Pure for $399.

That's a pretty good deal, man. This thing is going to be EVERYWHERE!! Honeslty, how many kids are going to fail math or science in the next few years because of this thing!!? [/b][/quote]
Here's a link to some vids

http://psp.ign.com/articles/597/597445p1.html

[Calgary Flames]

Originally posted by fotze@Mar 19 2005, 02:04 PM
The superstore ad today had it at $348

That's with just 1 game though

[CaramonLS]

Sweet Jesus.

I've never seen any hand held gaming come withing light years of how good that looks.

I gotta see what other games they plan to release for that before I buy though.

[I-Hate-Hulse]

I actually had one pre-ordered but cancelled it. It's an awesome, awesome system, but at the end of the day, I just coulnd't justify getting it. I game on Xbox, have a laptop, and don't spend lots of time on planes or transit anymore. I doubt I'd find the need to use it much.

I might have been able to justify it had it been more versatile with respect to web browsing, photo and movie viewing, and offered more than memorystick with respect to storage medium. I know some firmware is in the works to basically turn it into a PDA but until then I just can justify it.

Besides I used the cash for a new Canon Digital Rebel XT!

[Inferno]

If I did alot of travelling I would consider getting one but I dont so I couldnt see myself playing it alot. I'm finally considering getting a console though(I want to start playing console only games like wrestling and boxing games) but I'm waiting to see how much XBox 2 and PS3 are going to be before deciding which one to get.

[Mike__]

Wow thats pretty awesome but a little to expensive for me at the moment. If I do plan on getting one I'll just wait a bit till the price comes down.. But wow, the graphics and everything look awesome. I'm not to big on handheld games so what probably will happen though is I'll decide not to get one and just save up for PS3 or something like that.

[Hack&Lube]

It wouldn't last you a plane or bus ride anyway. Battery life is like 4-5 hours at best depending on the activities that you do, could be as little as 3, and overtime, the charge will hold less and less.

That's the major problem with the PSP. I probably won't invest in one until the savvy people can figure out a way for people to create their own UMD content. The only reason I have a GBA is because I can put my own movies, books, music, and games onto it via flash cartridge.

You can do this with the flash memory, but it's limited by size and price, and also Sony cripplied the video resolution by using the same resolution as their Clie PDAs.
http://www.engadget.com/entry/1234000980024404/

[stuckinchuck]

Originally posted by Hack&Lube@Mar 20 2005, 01:17 AM
The only reason I have a GBA is because I can put my own movies, books, music, and games onto it via flash cartridge.

http://www.engadget.com/entry/1234000980024404/

how do you do this? I've had a GBA for years, and never knew this....but then, once i got my PS2, i haven't really touched my GBA.

[Calgary Flames]

I bought one and it's fantastic! Amazing how far handheld technology has come. Definetely no little kids toy.

[ooogabooga]

bad thing is sony doesn't cover pixel burn out on them, if i were to get one i'd wait for 2nd gen of it with a better battery life and less glitches but needless to say it does have amazing game play for what it is

[Hack&Lube]

Originally posted by ooogabooga@Mar 27 2005, 01:07 PM
bad thing is sony doesn't cover pixel burn out on them, if i were to get one i'd wait for 2nd gen of it with a better battery life and less glitches but needless to say it does have amazing game play for what it is

Pixels don't burn out unless you damage the screen yourself. Dead pixels are bad from the factory.

[metallicat]

I picked one up on a whim from Futureshop. I bought the Gretzky pack (unfortunately) and that has to be the worst game of all time. However, I went yesterday and bought Ridge Racer which I have come to find is easily the best racing game I have ever played for any system including consoles. The amount of games coming out eventually looks promising.

As a matter of fact, if any CPers want the Gretzky game, send me a PM.

[Calgary Flames]

Originally posted by ooogabooga@Mar 27 2005, 01:07 PM
bad thing is sony doesn't cover pixel burn out on them, if i were to get one i'd wait for 2nd gen of it with a better battery life and less glitches but needless to say it does have amazing game play for what it is

Not true... Sony will be fixing screens if people need them, read it at Gamespot.com... I have a couple but you really can't notice them unless it's against a black background and if you're in the dark. And you really don't see them when you're playing games. But for paying $400 for something you'd expect it to be without flaws so I plan to take advantage of their repair offer. Bad thing is you have the pay shipping yourself

Takes about 2 weeks IIRC to send it in and be fixed.

[Calgary Flames]

I actually like Gretzky.. Not perfect but once you get used to the controlls you can have alot of fun with it. I also have Wipeout and Tony Hawk

[Indi]

Originally posted by Calgary Flames+Mar 19 2005, 08:37 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Calgary Flames @ Mar 19 2005, 08:37 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-fotze@Mar 19 2005, 02:04 PM
The superstore ad today had it at $348

That's with just 1 game though [/b][/quote]
I just picked one up at Superstore, you can get the version with 2 games (you get to pick the 2nd) for $385.00....this has got to be the neatest 'toy' I've had for years...play games, watch movies, listen to music....its very cool

indi