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Product Description
With a widescreen, 4.3 inch LCD screen, UMD disc drive, and Wi-Fi capability, the Sony Playstation Portable has arrived to transport handheld gaming to another level. 3D, fully featured... More
With a widescreen, 4.3 inch LCD screen, UMD disc drive, and Wi-Fi capability, the Sony Playstation Portable has arrived to transport handheld gaming to another level. 3D, fully featured games pop off the screen and Memory Stick Duo support means you can take all the pictures, music, and movies you can muster on the road. Full stereo sound, analog control, and swappable battery packs make this handheld a versatile piece of hardware you can stick in your pocket. Less
A completely redesigned version of the popular Game Boy Advance, this system has a new illumination feature and a sleek, flip-screen design -- making it the most distinctively stylish,... More
A completely redesigned version of the popular Game Boy Advance, this system has a new illumination feature and a sleek, flip-screen design -- making it the most distinctively stylish, compact and portable Game Boy system ever. The rechargeable lithium-ion battery takes just 3 hours to fully recharge, and its good for 10 hours of continuous play with the light on and 18 hours of play with the light turned off. Game Boy Advance SP is backward compatible, allowing you to use virtually all games previously released for the Game Boy® line. Less
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Key Features   
Processor 333 MHz MIPS R4000 16.78 MHz Sharp ARM7TDMI
Display Widescreen TFT LCD LCD TFT (Active Matrix)
Platform   PlayStation Portable (PSP) Game Boy Advance SP
Console Type   Handheld Handheld
Gaming Type   Online Gaming • Multiplayer Gaming LAN Gaming
Processor   
Processor Speed 333 MHz 16.78 MHz
Processor type MIPS R4000 Sharp ARM7TDMI
Memory   
RAM technology - WRAM
Installed Cache Memory - 32 KB
Installed RAM 36 MB 256 KB
Display   
Display Type Widescreen TFT LCD LCD TFT (Active Matrix)
Max. Resolution 480 x 272 240 x 160
Screen Size 4.3 in. 2.9 in.
Graphics   
Max. Number Of Colors 17M Colors 32,768 Colors
Graphic Card Memory 2 MB -
Fill Rate 664 Million pixels/sec -
Storage Type   
Optical Drive Type UMD (Universal Media Disc) Drive -
Audio   
Audio Support Stereo Speakers Stereo
Audio In Mic In -
Audio Out Line Out -
Technical Features   
Input / Output Ports 1 x USB 1 x Game Boy Advance link connector • 1 x Game Boy Advance SP multi-access port
Expansion Slots Memory Stick Duo Game Cartridge Slot
Communication Type Infrared • USB 2.0 • Wi-Fi Serial Cable • Proprietary
DVD Movie Playback   UMD Movie Playback -
Main Controls Directional Pad • L/R Buttons • Start/Select Buttons 4 Way Cross Keypad • A/B/X/Y Buttons
Battery   
Battery Run Time 2.5 Hours 18 Hours
Battery Type Rechargeable Lithium-ion Rechargeable Lithium-ion
Other Features   
Parental Control With Parental Control -
Brand Sony Nintendo
Dimensions   
Depth 2.3 cm 2.5 cm
Width 17 cm 14.5 cm
Weight 0.62 lb. 0.31 lb.
Height 7.4 cm 8.1 cm
Miscellaneous   
UPC 711719770558 45496713850
Supplied Accessories AC Adapter • Memory Stick Duo (32 MB) • UMD In-pack Sampler AC Adapter
Release Date 2005 March, 2004
Product ID 22360348 54098716
Product MPN   
MPN 9700722 045496713850
 
Consumer Reviews
PSP Black
Sony PSP Black Console
From $209.99
Nintendo Game Boy Advance SP Purple, Silver
Nintendo Game Boy Advance SP Purple Console
From $74.95

Product Review Summary

4.3
88% recommend this product
5 stars
119
4 stars
70
3 stars
18
2 stars
7
1 star
9
Pros
  • Excellent Game Selection (9)
  • Great Design (8)
  • Excellent Gameplay (7)
  • Simple Setup (7)
  • Fun (6)
  • Great Graphics (5)
  • Good Value (3)
  • Graphics (1)
Cons
  • Kids (5)
  • nothing (4)
  • Overpriced (2)
  • Lacks Features (2)
  • Bulky (2)
  • Need better game selection (1)
  • Requires additional purchases (1)
  • limited game selection (1)
  • Slow (1)
  • Poor Graphics (1)
Good For
  • All Ages (11)
  • Teenagers (7)
  • Adults (6)
  • Family (2)
  • Multiple Players (1)
  • Gifts (1)
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Consumer Reviews

jeremy1456
514

Playstation Portable (PSP): - Jack Of All Trades, Master of Just One

byjeremy1456 Apr 12, 2005
139 Helpfuls 140 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Library, Sleek Cosmetics, Multi-Functional
Cons Isn't the Greatest MP3 or Movie Player, Load Times, Price
Recommended it? Yes

The handheld market, for as long as I've been paying attention, has always seemed to be on lockdown. Countless companies managed only abismal success, though it didn't always seem like they were prepared enough. This is until Sega hit the scene, and created the Game Gear which became the most... Read full review »

138

Sony PSP - Innovation at Its Finest

byvadimio Mar 28, 2005
125 Helpfuls 126 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros most powerful and graphically capable handheld console, great as multimedia device, solid...
Cons short battery life, cost of PSP, cost of games, cost of accessories
Recommended it? Yes

The Sony PSP (short for PlayStation Portable) has finally hit the store shelves after months of anticipation. The success of the Nintendo DS and the popularity of Nintendo handheld systems ensure that Nintendo will maintain the principal role in the handheld wars, although Sony will chip into... Read full review »

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Product Review Summary

4.0
Based on 7 user reviews
71% recommend this product
5 stars
3
4 stars
2
3 stars
1
2 stars
1
1 star
Pros
  • Great Design (3)
  • Good Value (3)
  • Simple Setup (3)
  • Fun (2)
  • Excellent Gameplay (1)
  • Excellent Game Selection (1)
  • Easy to Use (1)
  • Kid Appropriate (1)
Cons
  • Poor Graphics (3)
  • Lacks Features (2)
  • Freezes Up (1)
  • limited game selection (1)
  • nothing (1)
  • Poor Gameplay (1)
  • Need better game selection (1)
  • Overpriced (1)
Good For
  • All Ages (3)
  • Teenagers (1)
  • Family (1)
  • Multiple Players (1)
  • Adults (1)
  • Gifts (1)
  • kids (1)
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Consumer Reviews

102

Great screen! Super battery life!

byaihley Apr 20, 2010
8 Helpfuls 9 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros None submitted
Cons None submitted
Recommended it? Yes

I love my pink pearl GBA!  My husband got it for me for Christmas.  The screen really is brighter than on other GBASPs because it's completely back lit instead of having a light kinda shine in from the top creating this tent of light.  It's super bright and really enhances the... Read full review »

4

Obslete device

byChengD Apr 18, 2010
Helpful? 1 Helpfuls Was this review helpful?
Pros Fun, Simple Setup, Easy to Use
Cons Poor Graphics, Lacks Features, Overpriced
Recommended it? No

Gameboy sp, this is not new or high tech, its obslete now that the ds is out. There is absoloutly no reason to get this product since the ds is out.  This WAS fun and great a few years back, but now theres just no point in getting a sp. The only thing this can do is play games in horrid... Read full review »

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