Sony announces new portable gaming system!

RZetlin · May 13th, 2003

Look out Gameboy Advance, Sony is coming to get you!

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.

N1ghtw0lf · May 13th, 2003

awesome...i was wandering when a new hanheld besides GBA was gonna come out since sega (game gear) is no longer a dependent console creator....looks awesome....can't wait...

zerocopy · May 13th, 2003

it's gonna be like a palm handheld system, i though their handheld was codenamed playboy (knew the name was too good to be true) if the price is as cheap as the gba, then we might find nintendo in a deeper hole than they already are, just when nintendo thought the wrost was over, gl nintendo hang in there

RZetlin · May 13th, 2003

Quote:

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

I give this about a week for the hackers to crack the protection

Alias · May 13th, 2003

sony's entry into the portable market is a serious threat to nintendo's dominace. If anyone can take the crown away from nintendo, its sony.

Judging from the specs, I would expect the PSP to be relatively expensive. After all, the p4 and the athlon barton xp are currently the only .9 micron devices on the consumer market, not to mention the moveable parts required for the optical drive, plus a hefty Li-Ion battery (to power both the drive and a backlit widescreen... either that or pathetic battery life).

if this thing is as cheap as the gba when it comes out, then either sony is losing mad money on it, or Nintendo is being idiotic with their gba pricing.

**Kane** · May 13th, 2003

>I give this about a week for the hackers to crack the protection

I agree, however, it'll still make casual copying (read: flash linker) difficult

**_E_** · May 13th, 2003

Its has a USB port. That just make it easier for the hackers.

However, I am glad to see that. I always believed that Handheld systems have the potential to render 3D models like the PSOne.I hope this product makes a fair competition.

Yours,
-Elly

**_E_** · May 13th, 2003

Sorry for the double post, but it seems that the new system is nothing than the good ol' PSOne. That console just doesnt wanna die, eh?

http://uk.playstation.com/news/newsS...S&linktype=MPC

Yours,
-Elly

Snu · May 14th, 2003

With that resolution, aspect ratio, disk size, and MPEG4 support, it sounds like they’ll pitch it as a mini DVD player.

Exodus · May 14th, 2003

Quote:

Originally posted by Elly
Sorry for the double post, but it seems that the new system is nothing than the good ol' PSOne. That console just doesnt wanna die, eh?

ah... so they're pulling a Sega Nomad then

Quasius · May 14th, 2003

I'll have to wait and see how they can pull off optical storage in a handheld. I'm not sure if it can be done reliably at this point.

zerocopy · May 14th, 2003

with sony's technoligical resource's, it really is happening

May 14th, 2003

Any idea when it is due out? I'd be interested in one if the price wasn't to horribly expensive. But I agree with Alias, with all those features, I think it will be quite "pricy".
Well, looks like the handheld market might just become the next console "battleground".
sincerely,
sx/amiga

Syed Fawad · May 14th, 2003

1.8GB storage media for a Handheld? I take that to be impressive. :eek:

Kazuya Mishima · May 14th, 2003

and it will be used mainly for fmv i think (the huge amount of data)

Syed Fawad · May 14th, 2003

Of course FMV and Sound files take up the majority of space in any game...

Rhombus · May 14th, 2003

The big thing here are its sound capabilities. If there's one thing that the GBA really suffers in, it's sound. To have CD quality sound from a handheld would be just amazing.

I think this really could rival GBA theoretically... but it might be the case that the GBA already has such a strong hold on the market, that it would never really sell well.

Syed Fawad · May 14th, 2003

You can't say that. When you're Sony, things can definetly change

Syed Fawad · May 14th, 2003

You can't say that. When you're Sony, things can definetly change

Exodus · May 14th, 2003

and besides, when is this thing coming out? it might be coming out at the same time the next GB will be, and who knows what nintendo might have up their sleeve. however, its probably about time they dropped backwards compatibility.

May 13th, 2003	#1 (permalink)
RZetlin General of Tangerines Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Defending the Sea Posts: 3,881	Sony announces new portable gaming system! Look out Gameboy Advance, Sony is coming to get you! 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. __________________ AMD Athlon 64 3700+ \| 2 GB RAM \| XFX Nvidia 6800 GS 256 MB XXX Edition \| Win XP Pro SP2

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N1ghtw0lf An American Paradox Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Call Me Butter Cuz' I'm On A Roll! Posts: 6,820	awesome...i was wandering when a new hanheld besides GBA was gonna come out since sega (game gear) is no longer a dependent console creator....looks awesome....can't wait... __________________

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Alias >_< Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: East Coast, USA Posts: 924	sony's entry into the portable market is a serious threat to nintendo's dominace. If anyone can take the crown away from nintendo, its sony. Judging from the specs, I would expect the PSP to be relatively expensive. After all, the p4 and the athlon barton xp are currently the only .9 micron devices on the consumer market, not to mention the moveable parts required for the optical drive, plus a hefty Li-Ion battery (to power both the drive and a backlit widescreen... either that or pathetic battery life). if this thing is as cheap as the gba when it comes out, then either sony is losing mad money on it, or Nintendo is being idiotic with their gba pricing. __________________ >_<

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Kane 邪魔ゎ指せない Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Gosport, England Posts: 26,255	>I give this about a week for the hackers to crack the protection I agree, however, it'll still make casual copying (read: flash linker) difficult __________________ >Site Live< Pop over to my site for help with setting up PSX emulators. Help for the Final Fantasies and other RPGs avalaible Celes: (Desktop) Athlon 64 X2 4200+, 2Gb 400MHz DDR Ram, MSI K8N Platinum, GeForce 8800 GTS 320Mb, 500Gb RAID HDD, Vista Business Erika: (MCPC) Athlon XP 2400+, 1Gb 400MHz DDR Ram, geForce 6800 256Mb, 80Gb Hdd, XP 2005 MCE Kimiko: (Desktop 2) Athlon 64 3000+, 512Mb 400MHz DDR Ram, Asus K8V, geForce 6800 128Mb

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_E_ Administrator Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: somewhere Posts: 8,590	Its has a USB port. That just make it easier for the hackers. However, I am glad to see that. I always believed that Handheld systems have the potential to render 3D models like the PSOne.I hope this product makes a fair competition. Yours, -Elly __________________ -= Now watching=-

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zerocopy Banned Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 2,953	it's gonna be like a palm handheld system, i though their handheld was codenamed playboy (knew the name was too good to be true) if the price is as cheap as the gba, then we might find nintendo in a deeper hole than they already are, just when nintendo thought the wrost was over, gl nintendo hang in there

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_E_ Administrator Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: somewhere Posts: 8,590	Sorry for the double post, but it seems that the new system is nothing than the good ol' PSOne. That console just doesnt wanna die, eh? http://uk.playstation.com/news/newsS...S&linktype=MPC Yours, -Elly __________________ -= Now watching=-

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Snu Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: Seattle Posts: 113	With that resolution, aspect ratio, disk size, and MPEG4 support, it sounds like they’ll pitch it as a mini DVD player.

May 14th, 2003	#11 (permalink)
Quasius Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 261	I'll have to wait and see how they can pull off optical storage in a handheld. I'm not sure if it can be done reliably at this point.

May 14th, 2003	#12 (permalink)
zerocopy Banned Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 2,953	with sony's technoligical resource's, it really is happening

May 14th, 2003	#13 (permalink)
sxamiga Guest Posts: n/a	Any idea when it is due out? I'd be interested in one if the price wasn't to horribly expensive. But I agree with Alias, with all those features, I think it will be quite "pricy". Well, looks like the handheld market might just become the next console "battleground". sincerely, sx/amiga

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Syed Fawad -PM to advertise here- Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: In an average country of an average planet of the solar system of an average star of an average galaxy of an average cluster. Still not average... Posts: 8,261	1.8GB storage media for a Handheld? I take that to be impressive. :eek: __________________ Asus K8N (nForce3) AMD64 3000+ (754) 768MB DDR 400MHz (PC 3200) nVidia Geforce 6600GT 128MB (AGP) Aquamark3 - 53,000 "Good friends mustn't always be together. It is the feeling of oneness when distant that proves a lasting friendship"

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Kazuya Mishima The seeker of perfection Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Suing somebody Posts: 3,001	and it will be used mainly for fmv i think (the huge amount of data) __________________ Visit my blog in Spanish: http://andreyirra.blogspot.com

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Syed Fawad -PM to advertise here- Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: In an average country of an average planet of the solar system of an average star of an average galaxy of an average cluster. Still not average... Posts: 8,261	Of course FMV and Sound files take up the majority of space in any game... __________________ Asus K8N (nForce3) AMD64 3000+ (754) 768MB DDR 400MHz (PC 3200) nVidia Geforce 6600GT 128MB (AGP) Aquamark3 - 53,000 "Good friends mustn't always be together. It is the feeling of oneness when distant that proves a lasting friendship"

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Rhombus The Moogle Assassin Join Date: May 2002 Location: Boulder, Colorado Posts: 2,080	The big thing here are its sound capabilities. If there's one thing that the GBA really suffers in, it's sound. To have CD quality sound from a handheld would be just amazing. I think this really could rival GBA theoretically... but it might be the case that the GBA already has such a strong hold on the market, that it would never really sell well. __________________ Processor: Athlon 64 3400+ Mobo: MSI K8T Neo-FIS2R RAM: 1 GB Corsair XMS GFX Card: Sapphire Radeon 9800 Pro 128 Sound Card: SB Audigy 2 ZS HDD1: Seagate 160MB 8MB 7200 HDD2: Seagate 80MB 8MB 7200 Burner: NEC 16x DVDR Keyboard/Mouse: Logitech Cordless MX Duo USB Gamepad1: PS2 Dual Analog/KiKY X USB Gamepad2: Gravis GamePad Pro OS: Windows XP Pro sp2 *Tempus fugit et nos fugimus in illus.* *Fiat justitia; ruat coelum.*

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Syed Fawad -PM to advertise here- Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: In an average country of an average planet of the solar system of an average star of an average galaxy of an average cluster. Still not average... Posts: 8,261	You can't say that. When you're Sony, things can definetly change __________________ Asus K8N (nForce3) AMD64 3000+ (754) 768MB DDR 400MHz (PC 3200) nVidia Geforce 6600GT 128MB (AGP) Aquamark3 - 53,000 "Good friends mustn't always be together. It is the feeling of oneness when distant that proves a lasting friendship"

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Syed Fawad -PM to advertise here- Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: In an average country of an average planet of the solar system of an average star of an average galaxy of an average cluster. Still not average... Posts: 8,261	You can't say that. When you're Sony, things can definetly change __________________ Asus K8N (nForce3) AMD64 3000+ (754) 768MB DDR 400MHz (PC 3200) nVidia Geforce 6600GT 128MB (AGP) Aquamark3 - 53,000 "Good friends mustn't always be together. It is the feeling of oneness when distant that proves a lasting friendship"

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Exodus Now the stars don't match Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Null Posts: 14,104	and besides, when is this thing coming out? it might be coming out at the same time the next GB will be, and who knows what nintendo might have up their sleeve. however, its probably about time they dropped backwards compatibility. __________________ No, I don't like anime, Street Fighter, Japanese music or download video game music. Yes, I know, I'm weird.

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