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Sony came out swinging today with a major announcement regarding its entry into the handheld market: the PSP. Measuring in at a tidy 4.5 inches, the new device surely must have Nokia, Nintendo and other portable/handheld deck-makers quaking in their boots. In fact, the device is apparently so monumental, it has at least one Sony exec calling the unit "the Walkman of the 21st Century." And just what makes this wondertoy so appealing? Check out these drool-worthy (and preliminary) specs:
UMD or Ultra Media Disk. This storage media is 60mm, about half the size of the traditional CD and has a capacity of 1.8GB. That's right GB. Expect massively complex, detailed gaming.
Graphics specs are also impressive: NURB technology for rendering with full 3D polygons.
The unit's widescreen LCD screen (480x272, that's the coveted 16:9 ratio we all love) will be backlit.
The unit's sound processing will feature full 3D sound, PCM, and will be "fully reconfigurable."
MIPS-based processor.
Also, a secure ROM cartridge for anti-piracy efforts.
Memory stick.
Rechargeable battery.
IGN is tracking more info on the PSP and hopes to be breaking more news and details about the unit soon.
Another pocket station?! Yes!!! i cant wait!
http://ps2.ign.com/articles/402/402220p1.html
UMD or Ultra Media Disk. This storage media is 60mm, about half the size of the traditional CD and has a capacity of 1.8GB. That's right GB. Expect massively complex, detailed gaming.
Graphics specs are also impressive: NURB technology for rendering with full 3D polygons.
The unit's widescreen LCD screen (480x272, that's the coveted 16:9 ratio we all love) will be backlit.
The unit's sound processing will feature full 3D sound, PCM, and will be "fully reconfigurable."
MIPS-based processor.
Also, a secure ROM cartridge for anti-piracy efforts.
Memory stick.
Rechargeable battery.
IGN is tracking more info on the PSP and hopes to be breaking more news and details about the unit soon.
Another pocket station?! Yes!!! i cant wait!
http://ps2.ign.com/articles/402/402220p1.html