CPU Core:
- MIPS R4000 32-bit core
- 128-bit bus
- 333MHz, 1.2V
- 8 MB eDRAM main memory
- 2.6GB/sec bus bandwidth
- I-Cache, D-Cache
- 2.6GFlops, FPU, VFPU (Vector Unit)
- 3D-CG extended instructions | Media Engine:
- MIPS R4000 32-bit core
- 333MHz, 1.2V
- 128-bit bus
- 2 MB eDRAM sub memory
- 90 nm CMOS manufacturing process
| Graphics Core 1:
- 2 MB VRAM
- 5.3Gbps bus bandwidth
- 3D Curved Surface + 3D Polygon
Compressed Texture
- Hardware Clipping, Morphing, Bone
- Hardware Tessellator
- Bezier, B-Spline (NURBS)
| Graphics Core 2:
- Rendering Engine + Surface Engine
- 166MHz, 1.2V
- 256-bit bus
- 2 MB VRAM
- 5.3Gbps bus bandwidth
- 664M pixels/sec fill rate
- Max. 33M polygons/sec
- 24-bit full color | Sound Core:
- VME (Virtual Mobile Engine)
- 166MHz, 1.2V
- 128-bit bus
- 5 billion operations/second
- 3D sound, 7.1 channel
- Support for ATRAC3 Plus, AAC, MP3
- Reconfigurable DSP engine
| Media:
- UMD--Universal Media Disc, 60 mm
diameter
- 660 nm laser diode
- 1.8 GB dual layer
- 11Mbps transfer rate
- Shock-proof
- Secure ROM by AES
- Unique disc ID | Display
- 4.5" TFT LCD with 16:9 widescreen
display
- 480x272 pixels, 24-bit full color
| Controller:
- Directional pad, analogue stick
- Circle, Cross, Triangle, Square, L1, R1,
Start, Select buttons | Communication:
- Wireless LAN (802.11) [Hotspots, Home
Server]
- IrDA infrared wireless communication
[PSP, Mobile Phone]
- USB 2.0 [PSP, PS2, PC]
- Memory Stick | Misc:
- MPEG4 AVC Decoder
- Rechargeable lithium-ion battery
- AV input/output
- Headphone output
| Here's the cold hard technical truths of this prodigious new handheld:
* Product Name: PlayStationPortable (PSP)
* Color: Black
* Dimensions: Approx. 170 mm (L) x 74 mm (W) x 23 mm (D)
* Weight: Approx. 260 g (including battery)
* CPU: PSP CPU (System clock frequency 1~333MHz)
* Main Memory: 32MB
* Embedded DRAM: 4MB
* Display: 4.3 inch, 16:9 widescreen TFT LCD
* 480 x 272 pixel (16.77 million colors)
* Max. 200 cd/m2 (with brightness control)
* Speakers: Built-in stereo speakers
* Main Input/Output: IEEE 802.11b (Wi-Fi)
* USB 2.0 (Target)
* Memory StickTM PRO Duo
* IrDA
* IR Remote (SIRCS)
* Disc Drive: UMD Drive (Playback only)
* Profile: PSP Game
* UMD Audio
* UMD Video
* Main Connectors: DC IN 5V
* Terminals for charging built-in battery
* Headphone/Microphone/Control connector
* Keys/Switches: Directional buttons (Up/Down/Right/Left)
* Analog pad
* Enter keys (Triangle, Circle, Cross, Square)
* Left, Right keys
* START, SELECT, HOME
* POWER On/Hold/Off switch
* Brightness control, Sound Mode, Volume +/-
* Wireless LAN On/Off switch
* UMD Eject
* Power: Built-in lithium-ion battery, AC adaptor
* Access Control: Region Code, Parental Control Accessories:
* Stand
* Headphone with remote commander
* Headphone with remote commander and microphone
* External battery pack
* Case
* Strap
* E3 Prototype Exhibition: USB Camera for PSP
* USB GPS for PSP
* USB Keyboard for PSP UMD Specifications
* Dimensions: Approx. 65 mm (W) x 64 mm (D) x 4.2 mm (H)
* Weight: Approx. 10g
* Disc Diameter: 60 mm
* Maximum Capacity: 1.8GB (Single-sided, dual layer)
* Laser wavelength: 660nm (Red laser)
* Encryption: AES 128bit
* Profile: PSP Game (full function)
* UMD Audio (codec ATRAC3plus, PCM, (MPEG4 AVC))
* UMD Video (codec MPEG4 AVC, ATRAC3plus, Caption PNG)
Japan will be getting their paws on the PSP at the end of 2004, whilst North American and European gamers will have to wait until the Spring of 2005 for local launches. List of Developers and Publishers as of May 11th, 2004:
Japan: Atlus Co.,Ltd, Bandai Co.,Ltd., Banpresto Co.,Ltd., Capcom, Cyberfront, Corporation, Dimps Corporation, Dorasu Corporation, Electronic Arts K. K., Fromsoftware, Inc, Genki Co Ltd, Gust Co Ltd, Hudson Soft Co, Ltd., Idea Factory Co., Ltd., Koei Co, Ltd., Konami Computer Entertainment Japan, Konami Computer Entertainment Studios, Konami Computer Entertainment Tokyo, Inc., Konami Corporation, Marvelous Interactive Inc., Mto Co,Ltd., Namco Ltd, Nippon Ichi Software Inc, Now Production Co,Ltd., Sammy Corporation, Sega Corporation, Snk Playmore Corp., Spike Co, Ltd., Square Enix Co, Ltd, Success Corporation, Taito Corporation, Tecmo, Tomy Company, Ltd, Workjam Co.Ltd., Yuke's Co., Ltd., Activsion, Inc., Atari, Inc. Backbone Entertainment, Bethesda Softworks Llc, Eidos, Electronic Arts, Factor 5, Inxile, Konami Hawaii, Lucasarts, Majesco, Midway Games Inc., Namco Hometek, Inc., Radical Entertainment Inc., Rockstar Games/ Take 2 Saffire, Sega Of America, Snowblind, Sony Online Entertainment, Stormfront Studios, Surreal Software, Thq, Ubisoft, Vicarious Visions, Acclaim Entertainment Ltd, Activision Uk Ltd, Argonaut Games Plc, Atari Group, Blitz Games Ltd, Broadsword Interactive Limited, Codemasters Software Company Limited, Criterion Software Ltd, Driver-Inter Ltd, Eidos Interactive Ltd, Eko Software S.A.R.L, Engine Software Bv, Eurocom Entertainment Software, Full Fat Productions Limited, Hothouse Creations, Icon Games Ltd, Ignition Entertainment Ltd, Kuju Entertainment Ltd, Pocket Studios Ltd, Publishing Identity Svenska Ab, Rebellion Developments Ltd., Revolution Software Limited, Rockstar Games, Rockstar Leeds Ltd, Sidhe Interactive, Tantalus Interactive Pty Ltd, Team17 Software Limited, Torus Games Pty. Ltd, Ubisoft Entertainment Sa, Visual Impact Bvba, Warthog Plc, Axis Entertainment Inc, Cinepix, Coong Entertainment Inc, Expotato Corp, Lions Logics, Neowiz Corp, Nexon Corporation, Seed9 Entertainment Inc, Skonec Entertainment Co., Ltd, Zepetto Studios Inc. |
