Sony PlayStation Portable (PSP)

The PSP was first released by Sony in Japan in December 2004, then in the USA in March 2005.

This handheld console features UMD movie playback, games, music, photo viewing and Internet access.

As of March 2006, 20 million PSPs have been shipped. 

Processor 

• MIPS R4000 based CPU
• Runs at 1MHz to 333 MHz (normally runs at 222 MHz when running software)

Graphics Processor

• Runs at 166 MHz
• 2 MiB embedded memory
• 512 bit interface

System Memory

• 32 MiB RAM plus 4 MiB embedded DRAM

Storage & Drives

• Memory Stick Duo slot
• UMD read-only drive
• Optional: add-on hard drive

Netwroking & Ports

• Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11b
• USB 2.0
• IrDA
• IR Remote (SIRCS)

Built-in Display

• 4.3" 16:9 wide screen TFT LCD
• 480 x 272 pixels
• Maximum brightness: 200 cd/m³ (adjustable)

Weight

• 270g 

Sony PlayStation Portable

A PSP UMD disk