We do have some news coming out of Sony’s press conference, even though our team can’t quite update: Sony has announced the PSP is getting a hardware “refresh.” What does this mean? The system will be 33% lighter, 19% slimmer, and will feature a better battery life and faster loading times.
In addition, the system will be able to output to a TV! This means your pictures, videos, and games will all be playable on a big screen if you so choose. It’ll support A/V, S-Video, D-terminal video, and component cables.
Sony will be releasing a $199.99 “entertainment pack,” featuring the redesigned PSPin white,Daxter,Family Guy: Freakin’ Sweet Collection, and a 1GB memory stick. There will also be aStar Warsentertainment pack (which I will buy), featuringBattlefront: Renegade Squadron(I’m assuming in lieu ofDaxter) for $199.99, starting in October.
[Update: Press release after the jump, with more details, and the addition of what type of output the PSP redesign will support. Also,images from PlayStation.Blog!]
PSP(R)(Playstation(R)Portable) Becomes Slimmer and Lighter
New PSP Makes Its Debut To The Market Worldwide In September With NewlyEquipped Video-Out Port
TOKYO, July 11 /PRNewswire/ — Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (SCEI)today unveiled an enhanced design for PSP(R) (PlayStation(R)Portable) system(PSP-2000) that has a more streamlined form factor and a video-out port whichwill become available in stores from September in Japan, North America andEurope.(Logo:http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20020701/SFM066LOGO)While succeeding the basic functions and design philosophy of the currentPSP including a 4.3 inch wide high resolution LCD screen, overwhelmingly largefor a handheld device, new PSP is 33 percent lighter and 19 percent slimmerthan the original version, making the all-in-one handheld entertainment systemeven easier to carry around at approx.189g in weight (weight of current modelis approx.280g) and approx.18.6mm in thickness (thickness of current model isapprox.23.0 mm).Adding a video-out port(*1) enables new PSP users to experience highquality UMD(TM) (Universal Media Disc) Video, pictures and movies from MemoryStick Duo and game software titles(*2) on their TVs at home. Also, new PSP isequipped with enhanced feature to temporarily store game data from UMD,reducing load time during game play(*3). Moreover, the ability to charge theunit through PLAYSTATION(R)3 or PC via USB cable during data transfer is newlyequipped(*4), further positioning PSP as a true handheld device.A new PSP comes in three basic colors of “Piano Black”, “Ceramic White”,and “Ice Silver” to meet a variety of lifestyle and preferences for allages(*5).During the two and a half years since the launch of PSP in December, 2004strong support from users worldwide as well as an abundance of excitingsoftware titles from publishers around the world have resulted in PSPachieving cumulative shipment of 25 million units for the hardware and 100million units for software titles worldwide by March, 2007. The expansion ofthe PSP platform is being boosted worldwide along with its exciting lineup ofsoftware titles as well as the introduction of color variations.SCEI will continue to further expand the PSP platform and create a newworld of computer entertainment with innovative and exciting new titles and anew PSP.
(*1) Video output cables (AV cable/S VIDEO cable/D Terminal AVcable/Component AV cable) are sold separately. Product lineup maydiffer by country/region.(*2) Progressive TV and PSP specific cable (D Terminal AV cable orComponent AV cable) are necessary to output game software titles forPSP.(*3) Effect of this feature varies depending on software titles.(*4) PSP needs to be put in “USB Connection” mode.(*5) Color variations may differ by country/region.PSP(R)(PlayStation(R) Portable) (PSP-2000) Product Overview
Product Name PSP(R)(PlayStation(R)Portable)External Approx. 169.4 x 18.6 x 71.4 mm / 6 3/4dimensions x 3/4 x 2 3/4 in (width × height ×depth) (excludes largest projection)Weight Approx. 189g / 6.7 oz (includingbattery pack)CPU PSP CPU (System clock frequency1-333MHz)Main Memory 64MBDisplay 4.3 inches (16:9) full-transparenttype, TFT drive,480 x 272 pixel, Approximately16,770,000 colors displayedSound Built-in stereo speakersMain Wireless LAN (IEEE 802.11b)(Wi-Fi)Input/Output High Speed USB (USB2.0) (mini-B)Memory Stick PRO Duo(TM)Analog Video OutMain Connectors DC In 5V connectorDC Out connectorvideo out/headset connectorUSB connectorMemory Stick Duo(TM) slotKey/Switches Directional buttons(up/down/right/left), analog stick,Action buttons (triangle, circle,cross, square), L/R buttonsSTART button, SELECT button, HOMEbuttonPOWER/HOLD switch, WLAN switchdisplay button, sound button, volume(+/-) buttonsPower sources Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery packAC adaptorUSB power supplyInternal disc Read-only UMD(TM) drivedriveSupported PSP(R) (PlayStation(R)Portable)@Gameprofile UMD(TM) VideoAccess Control Region code, parental controlWireless Infrastructure modeCommunications Ad hoc mode (connects up to 16consoles)Supplied AC adaptorAccessories Battery pack (1200mAh)
Supported codec (in Memory Stick)
Video — Memory Stick Video Format– MPEG-4 Simple Profile (AAC LC)– H.264/MPEG-4 AVC Main Profile (AAC LC)— MP4 File Format– MPEG-4 Simple Profile (AAC LC)– H.264/MPEG-4 AVC Main Profile — CABAC only —(AAC LC) / Baseline Profile (AAC LC)— AVI– Mmotion JPEG (Linear PCM or μ-Lau)Music — Memory Stick Audio Format– ATRAC3(TM)– ATRAC3plus(TM)– MP3— MP3(MPEG-1/2 Audio Layer3)— MP4(MPEG-4 AAC)— WAVE(Linear PCM)— WMA(Windows Media(R) Audio 9 Standard only) (*6)Photo — JPEG (DCF2.0/Exif2.21 compliant)— TIFF— BMP— GIF— PNG
Product Name PSP(R)(PlayStation(R)Portable)Color Name Ice SilverProduct Code PSP-2000 IS
PSP(R)(PlayStation(R)Portable) Peripherals for PSP-2000 only (soldseparately)
Product Name Battery PackProduct Code PSP-S110 / PSP-S110 U / PSP-S110 E / PSP-S110 GSpecifications External dimensions: Approx. 36 x 10 x 57mm(1 1/2 × 3/8 × 2 1/4 in)Weight: Approx. 30g (1.06 oz)Battery type: Lithium-ion rechargeablebatteryVoltage/Capacity: DC 3.6V/1200mAh
Product Name Headphones with Remote ControlProduct Code PSP-S140 / PSP-S140 U / PSP-S140 GSpecifications Remote functions: PLAY, PAUSE, FF, FR, VOLUME(+/-), HOLDHeadphones: Inner-Ear Headphones
Product Name AV cableProduct Code PSP-S150 / PSP-S150 U / PSP-S150 ESpecifications Composite cableCable length: Approx. 2.5m
Product Name S VIDEO cableProduct Code PSP-S160 / PSP-S160 USpecifications Cable length: Approx. 2.5m
Product Name D Terminal AV cableProduct Code PSP-S170Specifications For Japanese market onlyCable length: Approx. 2.5m
Product Name Component AV cableProduct Code PSP-S180 / PSP-S180 U / PSP-S180 E
Specifications Cable length: Approx. 2.5m
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.About Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.Recognized as the global leader and company responsible for theprogression of consumer-based computer entertainment, Sony ComputerEntertainment Inc. (SCEI) manufactures, distributes and markets thePlayStation(R) game console, the PlayStation(R)2 computer entertainmentsystem, the PSP(R) (PlayStation(R)Portable) handheld entertainment system andthe PLAYSTATION(R)3 (PS3(R)) system. PlayStation has revolutionized homeentertainment by introducing advanced 3D graphic processing, and PlayStation 2further enhances the PlayStation legacy as the core of home networkedentertainment. PSP is a new handheld entertainment system that allows usersto enjoy 3D games, with high-quality full-motion video, and high-fidelitystereo audio. PS3 is an advanced computer system, incorporating thestate-of-the-art Cell processor with super computer like power. SCEI, alongwith its subsidiary divisions Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc., SonyComputer Entertainment Europe Ltd., and Sony Computer Entertainment Korea Inc.develops, publishes, markets and distributes software, and manages the thirdparty licensing programs for these platforms in the respective marketsworldwide. Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. isan independent business unit of the Sony Group.
PlayStation, PLAYSTATION, PS3 and PSP are registered trademarks of SonyComputer Entertainment Inc.Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo, ATRAC3 and ATRAC3plus aretrademarks of Sony Corporation.Windows Media is either a registered trademark or a trademark of MicrosoftCorporation in the United States and/or other countries.All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.
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