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  • imported_Administrator
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    • Jul 2002
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    Well Nintendo is shaking in their boots... Sony Handheld

    IGN handheld info...

    E3 2003: Sony Goes Handheld!
    First specs and details on PSP (PlayStation Portable).

    May 13, 2003 - Sony came out swinging today with a major announcement regarding its entry into the handheld market: the PSP. With a screen 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." Additionally, Ken Kutaragi, CEO of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. and father of the Playstation commented that the device will be more powerful than the original PlayStation.

    And just what makes this wondertoy so appealing? Well, other than the obvious welcome addition to the handheld market, we'd say it's these drool-worthy (and preliminary) specs:


    UMD or Universal Media Device. 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 (for your handheld anyway). 2.4 inches.

    ATRAC encoding support (Sony's proprietary sound format used in their minidiscs). This could mean it will be a multi-media device.

    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 32-bit processor.

    Also, a secure ROM cartridge for anti-piracy efforts.

    Super-one-chip solution for graphics, sound, etc.

    Memory stick.

    Rechargeable battery.

    CPU: 90 nanometers with a clock speed TBD.

    USB 2.0 connection for talking to your PC, cellphone, even your PS2.

    Embedded RAM.

    Supports additional video codecs (other than MPEG 4.)

    We suspect that the PSP will also come equipped with an analog stick and, since the media is disc-based, it may also have a flip-top lid/cover.

    IGN is tracking more info on the PSP and hopes to be breaking more news and details about the unit soon.
  • SoMiss2000
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    Wow!
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    • SoMiss2000
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      Re: Well Nintendo is shaking in their boots... Sony Handheld

      Wow!
      "Never trust a big butt and a smile."-Ricky Bell
      Check out www.sliderset.net



      Currently Listening: The D.O.C.: No One Can Do It Better (evidence that rap music used to be good!)

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      • Nivek
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        • Jul 2002
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        Re: Well Nintendo is shaking in their boots... Sony Handheld

        I wouldn't say shaking in their boots just yet..Nintendo practically owns the handheld market. The next wave of handheld's will be interesting though.
        Cameras or guns, one of them is gonna shoot me to death.

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        • Nivek
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          Re: Well Nintendo is shaking in their boots... Sony Handheld

          I wouldn't say shaking in their boots just yet..Nintendo practically owns the handheld market. The next wave of handheld's will be interesting though.
          Cameras or guns, one of them is gonna shoot me to death.

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          • imported_Administrator
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            • Jul 2002
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            Re: Well Nintendo is shaking in their boots... Sony Handheld

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            nivek said:
            I wouldn't say shaking in their boots just yet..Nintendo practically owns the handheld market. The next wave of handheld's will be interesting though.

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            Yes and by sitting on their behind (look ma backlighting), now Sony is going to come in and do some damage to the market the once owned.

            Their media 1.8GB holds more data then a Gamcube disc.
            If they can follow through with those specs, with the loyal Sony fans out there it will not be pretty for Nintendo.

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            • imported_Administrator
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              Re: Well Nintendo is shaking in their boots... Sony Handheld

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              nivek said:
              I wouldn't say shaking in their boots just yet..Nintendo practically owns the handheld market. The next wave of handheld's will be interesting though.

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              Yes and by sitting on their behind (look ma backlighting), now Sony is going to come in and do some damage to the market the once owned.

              Their media 1.8GB holds more data then a Gamcube disc.
              If they can follow through with those specs, with the loyal Sony fans out there it will not be pretty for Nintendo.

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              • SportsorDeath
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                • Jul 2002
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                Re: Well Nintendo is shaking in their boots... Sony Handheld

                sounds really nice. I know Nintendo "owns" the handheld market, but I really see Sony doing a lot better with this thing than people will expect.

                I am curious to see if/how they implement an analog stick. You would think it would be hard to do, considering the unit will likely have to fold down, ala the GBA SP, in order to protect the screen. Maybe they will make it something you can screw on, similar to the "joystick" that you had to screw onto the controllers for the Sega Master System.

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                • SportsorDeath
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                  Re: Well Nintendo is shaking in their boots... Sony Handheld

                  sounds really nice. I know Nintendo "owns" the handheld market, but I really see Sony doing a lot better with this thing than people will expect.

                  I am curious to see if/how they implement an analog stick. You would think it would be hard to do, considering the unit will likely have to fold down, ala the GBA SP, in order to protect the screen. Maybe they will make it something you can screw on, similar to the "joystick" that you had to screw onto the controllers for the Sega Master System.

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                  • Erv
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                    • Jul 2002
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                    Re: Well Nintendo is shaking in their boots... Sony Handheld

                    who knows when it will come out? 2004, that is way to late to dent gba sales.

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                    • Erv
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                      Re: Well Nintendo is shaking in their boots... Sony Handheld

                      who knows when it will come out? 2004, that is way to late to dent gba sales.

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                      • JohnnyRodz
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                        • Jul 2002
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                        Re: Well Nintendo is shaking in their boots... Sony Handheld

                        Why do I got a feeling that this Sony handheld is gonna cost an arm and a leg just like the Sega Nomad did back when it was released.

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                        • JohnnyRodz
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                          Re: Well Nintendo is shaking in their boots... Sony Handheld

                          Why do I got a feeling that this Sony handheld is gonna cost an arm and a leg just like the Sega Nomad did back when it was released.

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                          • BeQuietAndDriveX
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                            • May 2003
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                            JohnnyRodz said:
                            Why do I got a feeling that this Sony handheld is gonna cost an arm and a leg just like the Sega Nomad did back when it was released.

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                            yeah, with every feature on that list i could see this around $150-200 at least

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                            • BeQuietAndDriveX
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                              Re: Well Nintendo is shaking in their boots... Sony Handheld

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                              JohnnyRodz said:
                              Why do I got a feeling that this Sony handheld is gonna cost an arm and a leg just like the Sega Nomad did back when it was released.

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                              yeah, with every feature on that list i could see this around $150-200 at least

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