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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...
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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
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The Game Boy platform (which includes the original unit, the Game Boy Pocket, and the Game Boy Color) came to market when most video game consoles had a life expectancy of just a few years....
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The Game Boy platform (which includes the original unit, the Game Boy Pocket, and the Game Boy Color) came to market when most video game consoles had a life expectancy of just a few years. More than a decade later, the system is still going strong. How did the Game Boy successfully compete--and in some cases bury--an onslaught of faster, more powerful handheld and home console systems? Let us count the ways: affordability, a huge library of games that consistently made the most of the hardware's limitations, smart power management that extended battery life, and uncluttered controls. But perhaps it was the system's ultraportable design that allowed devotees to play video games around their schedule, making it the must-have system for kids and adults alike. Less
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Processor
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333 MHz MIPS R4000
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16.78 MHz
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Display
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Widescreen TFT LCD
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LCD TFT (Active Matrix)
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Platform
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PlayStation Portable (PSP)
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Game Boy Advance
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Console Type
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Handheld
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Handheld
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Gaming Type
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Online Gaming
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Multiplayer Gaming
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LAN Gaming
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Processor Speed
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333 MHz
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16.78 MHz
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Processor type
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MIPS R4000
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RAM technology
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-
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WRAM
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Installed Cache Memory
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32 KB
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Installed RAM
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36 MB
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256 KB
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Display Type
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Widescreen TFT LCD
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LCD TFT (Active Matrix)
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Max. Resolution
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480 x 272
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240 x 160
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Screen Size
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4.3 in.
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2.9 in.
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| Graphics |
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Max. Number Of Colors
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17M Colors
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32,768 Colors
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Graphic Card Memory
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2 MB
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Fill Rate
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664 Million pixels/sec
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Optical Drive Type
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UMD (Universal Media Disc) Drive
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| Audio |
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Audio Support
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Stereo Speakers
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Stereo
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Audio In
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Mic In
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Audio Out
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Line Out
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Line Out
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| Technical Features |
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Input / Output Ports
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1 x USB
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1 x Game Boy Advance link connector
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1 x Serial Port
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Expansion Slots
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Memory Stick Duo
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Game Cartridge Slot
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Communication Type
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Infrared
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USB 2.0
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Wi-Fi
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Serial Cable
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Proprietary
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DVD Movie Playback
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UMD Movie Playback
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No DVD Movie Playback
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Main Controls
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Directional Pad
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L/R Buttons
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Start/Select Buttons
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4 Way Cross Keypad
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Start/Select Buttons
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| Battery |
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Battery Run Time
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2.5 Hours
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15 Hours
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Battery Type
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Rechargeable Lithium-ion
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2 x AA Battery
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| Other Features |
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Parental Control
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With Parental Control
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Brand
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Sony
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Nintendo
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| Dimensions |
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Depth
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2.3 cm
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8.1 cm
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Width
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17 cm
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14.5 cm
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Weight
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0.62 lb.
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0.31 lb.
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Height
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7.4 cm
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2.5 cm
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| Miscellaneous |
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UPC
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711719770558
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0045496712112
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Supplied Accessories
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AC Adapter
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Memory Stick Duo (32 MB)
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UMD In-pack Sampler
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Release Date
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2005
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June, 2001
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Product ID
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22360348
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54098708
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MPN
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9700722
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1502046
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| Consumer Reviews |
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Product Review Summary
88% recommend this product
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
514
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...
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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...
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Product Review Summary
83% recommend this product
Pros
- Simple Setup (1)
- Fun (1)
- Excellent Game Selection (1)
Cons
- Poor Graphics (1)
- Lacks Features (1)
Consumer Reviews
Pros
Easy to Use,
Compact
Cons
None submitted
Recommended it?
Yes
My son has upgraded from this but we decided to keep it around the house & it still works as good as day 1. I think it would be more for younger kids (10 & under) due to the games that are available.
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Pros
None submitted
Cons
None submitted
Recommended it?
No
I like the configuration of this Game Boy the best out of all of them. Unfortunately, the non-backlit screen is a real downer for me. We'd take these on long car trips and they'd be useless unless you had one of those light accessories and even then they were difficult to see. ...
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