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Imagine a handheld console that has the graphics capabilities of a PlayStation 2, and does everything else that the PS2 can do
- also playing music and movies. That was the original plan for the PlayStation Portable. But, the final reality of the Sony PSP goes way beyond that, utilizing the latest wireless communication technologies and offering access to an even wider range of media...
Interactive 3D virtual model of Sony PSP console
The first thing you notice about the Sony PSP is the sleek design, which fits
comfortably in your hands. Turn the PSP on, and it’s the impressive 4.3 inch, 16:9 widescreen Liquid Crystal Display that grabs your attention, as it almost
covers an entire face of the hand-held console. The controls are instantly familiar, inheriting their functions from PlayStation and PS2 control pads
Unique to the Sony PSP is a newly developed high-capacity optical medium,
called UMD (Universal Media Disc). Only 60mm in diameter, UMDs can store up to 1.8 GB of digital data, enabling PS2 quality game software, full-motion video,
music and other forms of digital entertainment content to be accessed
Sony PSP consoles come equipped to support various input / output options,
including USB 2.0 and 802.11b (Wi-Fi) wireless LAN, providing connectivity to compatible devices in the home and to wireless networks outside. Games are
enhanced by allowing PSP owners to compete or collaborate with players worldwide online, or locally by wirelessly connecting multiple PSP consoles.
Software, video and other data can also be downloaded via USB and Wi-Fi
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