Universal Media Disc

This is the Black pouch that came with the Value Set. Turns out there is such a thing as a Giga Set where the only difference is that you get a 1Gb Menory Stick Duo instead of a 32Mb MSD. The pouch serves it's basic function but if you want more protection, get a hard plastic case. Plenty of accessories for the iPod, how about doing the same for the PSP? I'm sure it'll be almost as iconic as Apple's mp3 player. Please..........................................................................

Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (SCEI) have announced the product specifications for the handheld video game system, PlayStation®Portable (PSP™), three-dimensional-CG games incorporating high-quality, full-motion video similar to PlayStation®2 can be played anytime, anywhere with the PSP.

PSP comes in a black color, with a 16:9 widescreen TFT LCD centered in a sleek ergonomic design with a high-quality finish that fits comfortably in the hands. The dimensions are 170mm x 74mm x 23mm with a weight of 260g. PSP features a high-quality TFT LCD that displays full color (16.77 million colors) on a 480 x 272 pixel high-resolution screen. It also comes complete with the basic functions of a portable player such as built-in stereo speakers, exterior headphone connector, brightness control and sound mode selection. Keys and controls inherit the same operability of PlayStation® and PlayStation 2, familiar to fans all over the world.

PSP also comes equipped with diverse input/output connectors such as USB 2.0, and 802.11b (Wi-Fi) wireless LAN, providing connectivity to various devices in the home and to the wireless network outside. The world of gaming is further enhanced by enabling users to enjoy online gaming, or by connecting multiple PSPs to each other, directly via the wireless network. In addition, software and data can be downloaded through a USB or wireless network onto Memory Stick™ PRO Duo. All of these features can be enjoyed on one single system.

PSP adopts a small but high-capacity optical medium UMD™ (Universal Media Disc), enabling game software, rich with full-motion video and other forms of digital entertainment content, to be stored. The newly developed UMD, the next-generation compact storage media, is only 60mm in diameter but can store up to 1.8GB of digital data. A broad range of digital entertainment content such as music video clips, movies and sports programs can be provided on UMD. To protect this entertainment content, a robust copyright protection system has been developed which utilizes a combination of a unique disc ID, a 128 bit AES encryption keys for the media, and individual ID for each PSP hardware unit. SCEI intends to aggressively promote PSP and UMD as the new handheld entertainment platform for the coming era.

1 thing I really don't like about the PSP is it's extremely reflective screen. I don't know whether it comes with good graphics, but if there was a way to get good graphics without the high reflectiveness, it would be really great. Don't ask me why I don't like the mirror finish. I just don't.

PSP™ Product Specifications

Product Name: PlayStation®Portable (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 LCD480 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 Stick™ PRO DuoIrDA IR Remote (SIRCS)
Disc Drive: UMD Drive (Playback only)
Profile: PSP GameUMD AudioUMD Video
Main Connectors: DC OUT 5V Terminals for charging built-in battery Headphone/Microphone/Control connector Keys/Switches: Directional buttons (Up/Down/Right/Left)Analog padEnter keys (Triangle, Circle, Cross, Square)Left, Right keysSTART, SELECT, HOMEPOWER On/Hold/Off switchBrightness control, Sound Mode, Volume +/-Wireless LAN On/Off switchUMD 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

















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)

The above write-up was from the following website.

http://www.us.playstation.com/pressreleases.aspx?id=207