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 Original model (PSP-1000) and logo of the PSP. | |
| Manufacturer | Sony Computer Entertainment |
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| Type | Handheld game console |
| Generation | Seventh generation |
| Release date | PSP-1000: December 12, 2004 CANAFR September 1, 2005PSP-2000: HK August 30, 2007September 5, 2007 NAKOR September 7, 2007September 12, 2007 UKPSP-3000: October 14, 2008 JPPSP GO: October 1, 2009 JPPSP E-1000: PAL October 26, 2011 |
| Retail availability | 2004-2014 |
| Discontinued | January 31, 2014 JP |
| Units sold | Worldwide: 80-82 million (as of March 31, 2012[update]) (details) |
| Media | UMD, digital distribution |
| CPU | 333 MHz MIPS R4000 |
| Memory | 32 MB (PSP-1000); 64 MB (2000, 3000, Go, E1000) |
| Storage | Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo (from 32 MB to 32 GB), Memory Stick Micro (for PSP Go) |
| Display | 480 × 272 pixels with 16,777,216 colors, 16:9 widescreen TFT LCD, 3.8 in (97 mm) (PSP GO), 4.3 in (110 mm) (All other models) |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi (802.11b),IrDA (PSP-1000), USB, Bluetooth (PSP Go) |
| Online services | PlayStation Network |
| Dimensions | PSP-1000: 74 mm (2.9 in) (h) 170 mm (6.7 in) (w) 23 mm (0.91 in) (d) PSP-2000/3000: 71 mm (2.8 in) (h) 169 mm (6.7 in) (w) 19 mm (0.75 in) (d) PSP GO: 69 mm (2.7 in) (h) 128 mm (5.0 in) (w) 16.5 mm (0.65 in) (d) PSP E-1000: 21.6 mm (0.85 in) (h) 73.4 mm (2.89 in) (w) 172.4 mm (6.79 in) (d) |
| Weight | PSP-1000: 280 grams (9.9 oz) PSP-2000/3000: 189 grams (6.7 oz) PSP GO: 158 grams (5.6 oz) PSP E-1000: 223 grams (7.9 oz) |
| Best-selling game | Monster Hunter Portable 3rd (4.6 million) (as of May 6, 2011) |
| Backward compatibility | PlayStation (download only) |
| Predecessor | PocketStation |
| Successor | PlayStation Vita |
The PlayStation Portable, or PSP, is Sony's first video game console to be released as a handheld. Designed and developed by Sony in Japan, it was first released there on December 12, 2004. It was later released in North America on March 24, 2005, and in Europe on September 1, 2005. It was first announced in 2003 at E3. Its first design was shown off the following year. In addition to video games, the PSP can also be used for playing or displaying music, video, and pictures. To transfer data to a PSP, a USB cable must be used in order to send these files from another device, such as a computer. Games, as well as movies, were released for the PSP on the "Universal Media Disc" (UMD), a specially designed optical disc contained within a plastic enclosure. The UMD can hold up to 1.8 GB of data, far more than a CD, but still less than a DVD. A Memory Stick Pro Duo can be used for additional data storage. The PlayStation Portable is the first handheld game console to use a disc as its media storage instead of a cartridge.
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