Sony Playstation Portable

Marketed as a Playstation 2 in your pocket, the PSP has evolved into a device with its own identity that has a strong connection to the PS3, and a diverse offering of titles. While not providing the same graphic fidelity of the PS2, the PSP still emphasizes graphics and a rich audio/visual experience compared to the Nintendo DS. In summer of 2007 Sony released the PSP Slim that is lighter, slimmer and features a TV-out port that lets you connect your PSP to the television directly.

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Playstation Portable2
MSRP $249.99
Release date March, 2005
Brand Sony
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Pros & Cons

ProSCORE
19 reviews
83
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mixed
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14 positive
4 mixed
1 negative

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Has a built in web browser which can connect from wireless hot spots.
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Able to connect to a computer through USB to play and view videos, music and photos in certain formats.
+15agreedisagree

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Easily upgradeable firmware over WiFi
+12agreedisagree

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Replaceable battery
+12agreedisagree

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Large selection of games in many styles
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Connects to PS3 for remote play
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Media player (Music and Video) functionality built in.
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Large and active homebrew community
+7agreedisagree

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Excellent screen perfect for viewing videos
+6agreedisagree

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Uses memory sticks which are compatible with most Sony products and other computers via an appropriate card reader.
+5agreedisagree

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Standards-based media support.
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Good value for money
+5agreedisagree

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Custom firmware available
+5agreedisagree

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Excellent sound and graphics when compared to other handhelds
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Running homebrew does not require hardware modification or ext ra hardware
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analog joystick
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The screen has a tendency to become scratched or smudged easily
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fragile UMDs
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T9 text input could be cumbersome
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screen can be cracked on the inside
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No wireless keyboard for internet browsing available
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It's expensive
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Buttons start to wear out after about a year
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Details

Equipped with a wireless LAN feature, PSP enables users to connect to the Internet through access points, making it possible for users to download game characters and content and also to play games on-line with families, friends and on-line community members. For a more intimate gaming experience, a maximum of 16 PSP systems can be connected wirelessly through the ad-hoc mode allowing family and friends to create an instant yet powerful local on-line entertainment community.

PSP features an integrated high output lithium-ion battery that provides play time of between 4 and 6 hours for game titles and continuous 4 to 5 hours for video viewing.

With PSP, the world of PlayStation, people's most favourite platform, is further enhanced. A 4.3 inch wide 16:9 high resolution LCD screen, the largest in a handheld gaming device, creates a personal environment in which to enjoy games, music and video anytime, anywhere, with a dynamism that has never been possible before.

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• Play your iTunes on the Wii and PSP

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• Playstation Portable Details from March Meeting

written by Omar Mar 15, 06

Discussions

• Playstation Meeting Discussion Thread

last post by Omar Mar 15, 06

This report was started November 29, 2005 at 11:31 am by Omar
with the last edit occurring September 29, 2009 at 11:42 am by shadowtech
This page has been viewed 971 times, with 255 edits by 25 contributors.
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Competitors

Sony Playstation Portable is ranked 3rd among it's competitors.  See the top picks in Gaming Handhelds »
Nintendo DSi

Nintendo DSi

MSRP  $169.99    Released  April, 2009
Pros
  • Thinner/lighter form factor over DS Lite
  • Larger screen than DS Lite
  • Built-in web browser
Cons
  • Graphics power still lacking compared to PSP and modern smart-phones
  • Removed GBA slot which eliminating compatibility with games such as Guitar Hero
  • Only 0.3 megapixel camera...really?
ProSCORE
13 reviews
70
Vote! (1 vote)
vote Sony Playstation Portable 0% vs. vote Nintendo DSi 100%
Nintendo DS Lite

Nintendo DS Lite

MSRP  $129.99    Released  June, 2006
Pros
  • Redesigned to be lighter, sleeker, and easier to use
  • Incredible battery life
  • Can play GameBoy Advance games
Cons
  • Purchase of extra cart required for web browsing
  • Lots of bad games crowd out the many good games.
  • Cannot play Gameboy and Gameboy Color games
ProSCORE
27 reviews
61
Vote! (8 votes)
vote Sony Playstation Portable 25% vs. vote Nintendo DS Lite 75%
Nintendo DS

Nintendo DS

MSRP  $129.99    Released  November, 2004
Pros
  • Innovative Touch Screen Control
  • Cheaper than Competing Handheld (PSP)
  • Backward compatibility with Nintendo Gameboy Advance games.
  • Large selection of games
Cons
  • Original model can be too large/thick for most regular pockets.
  • Game styles mainly limited to educational and teen
ProSCORE
13 reviews
85
Vote! (3 votes)
vote Sony Playstation Portable 67% vs. vote Nintendo DS 33%

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Kerii

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May 19, 2008
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ProSCORE
57
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mixed
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4 pros
3 cons

Pros

  • Has a built in web browser which can connect from wireless hot spots.
  • Able to connect to a computer through USB to play and view videos, music and photos in certain formats.
  • Easily upgradeable firmware over WiFi
  • Replaceable battery

Cons

  • The screen has a tendency to become scratched or smudged easily
  • No wireless keyboard for internet browsing available
  • Buttons start to wear out after about a year

Competitors

Kerii prefers Nintendo DS Lite over Sony Playstation Portable
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mattthegreat

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May 14, 2008
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ProSCORE
71
negative
mixed
positive
5 pros
2 cons

Pros

  • Has a built in web browser which can connect from wireless hot spots.
  • Able to connect to a computer through USB to play and view videos, music and photos in certain formats.
  • Easily upgradeable firmware over WiFi
  • Replaceable battery
  • Uses memory sticks which are compatible with most Sony products and other computers via an appropriate card reader.

Cons

  • The screen has a tendency to become scratched or smudged easily
  • No wireless keyboard for internet browsing available

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1stade

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April 8, 2009
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ProSCORE
0
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mixed
positive
0 pros
6 cons

Pros

Did not agree with any pros

Cons

  • The screen has a tendency to become scratched or smudged easily
  • T9 text input could be cumbersome
  • screen can be cracked on the inside
  • No wireless keyboard for internet browsing available
  • It's expensive
  • Buttons start to wear out after about a year

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Cbado

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March 27, 2007
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ProSCORE
75
negative
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positive
3 pros
1 con
love itlove it

Pros

  • Has a built in web browser which can connect from wireless hot spots.
  • Able to connect to a computer through USB to play and view videos, music and photos in certain formats.
  • Uses memory sticks which are compatible with most Sony products and other computers via an appropriate card reader.

Cons

  • The screen has a tendency to become scratched or smudged easily

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mikesw3

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September 20, 2007
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ProSCORE
100
negative
mixed
positive
3 pros
0 cons
love itlove it
have ithave it

Pros

  • Has a built in web browser which can connect from wireless hot spots.
  • Able to connect to a computer through USB to play and view videos, music and photos in certain formats.
  • Uses memory sticks which are compatible with most Sony products and other computers via an appropriate card reader.

Cons

Did not agree with any cons

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Rat

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January 13, 2009
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ProSCORE
50
negative
mixed
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1 pro
1 con
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Pros

  • Has a built in web browser which can connect from wireless hot spots.

Cons

  • It's expensive

Competitors

Rat prefers Nintendo DS Lite over Sony Playstation Portable
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buckethead

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August 24, 2008
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ProSCORE
100
negative
mixed
positive
2 pros
0 cons

Pros

  • Has a built in web browser which can connect from wireless hot spots.
  • Able to connect to a computer through USB to play and view videos, music and photos in certain formats.

Cons

Did not agree with any cons

Competitors

buckethead prefers Sony Playstation Portable over Nintendo DS Lite
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hapajoe

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September 12, 2007
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ProSCORE
50
negative
mixed
positive
1 pro
1 con
have ithave it

Pros

  • Able to connect to a computer through USB to play and view videos, music and photos in certain formats.

Cons

  • The screen has a tendency to become scratched or smudged easily

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rschuil

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July 4, 2007
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ProSCORE
100
negative
mixed
positive
1 pro
0 cons

Pros

  • Has a built in web browser which can connect from wireless hot spots.

Cons

Did not agree with any cons

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scrap104

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March 29, 2009
ProSCORE
75
negative
mixed
positive
6 pros
2 cons
have ithave it

Pros

  • Has a built in web browser which can connect from wireless hot spots.
  • Able to connect to a computer through USB to play and view videos, music and photos in certain formats.
  • Easily upgradeable firmware over WiFi
  • Replaceable battery
  • Large selection of games in many styles
  • Large and active homebrew community

Cons

  • The screen has a tendency to become scratched or smudged easily
  • T9 text input could be cumbersome

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