Will Sony's new hand held system defeat Nintendo's GBA?

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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 will be used for game saves. Also, for GPS functionality.

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.
 
GameBoy still immortal. I do not think Sony can kill Nintendo's favorite video game system. Heck, there are over 100 millions worldwide. Can't replace, can they??

I was glad that Nintendo make wise choice to create GameBoy Advance SP.
 
HOT DAMN!

I wanna one! No way am I gunna buy a NINTENDO cuz im more a PS/PS2 man myself but its good news a PSX I can carry around in me pocket :naughty:


:bowdown: to SONY Hurry up and bring it out soon!


(Please dont flame me ..its just me expressing me opinion and I respect other choices)
 
Originally posted by illustrator
GameBoy still immortal. I do not think Sony can kill Nintendo's favorite video game system. Heck, there are over 100 millions worldwide. Can't replace, can they??

I was glad that Nintendo make wise choice to create GameBoy Advance SP.
if sony handheld has a back compaibltly for ps games. you can kiss your game boy good bye lol
 
i wouldn't be suprised if it does has the abliity to play PSX games anyway lol
 
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