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PSP Gaming and the Future of Wireless Technologies

The Sony PSP (PlayStation Portable) is the hottest new gadget to hit the tech world. The small PSP gaming unit measures 6.7” x 2.9” and provides owners with the power of Sony PS2 in the palm of their hand. Based on the success of Sony’s larger gaming unit, the Sony PlayStation and PS2, Sony decided to try their luck in the mobile realm. The PSP is designed for serious gamers, but its many features make it an excellent purchase for anyone who is media-oriented.

In addition to PSP gaming, the PSP is also a handheld video player and a portable music device. Although primarily designed as a gaming device, the PSP represents an entertainment revolution in that a single mobile device can act as your one-stop-shop for entertainment.

PSP Gaming

PSP Gaming allows users to take the power of Sony gaming systems with them wherever they go. PSP games available for purchase include some of the following titles:

  • Gretzky NHL
  • Hot Shots Golf: Open Tee
  • Metal Gear Acid
  • Madden NFL 06
  • Midnight Club 3: Dub Edition
  • NBA Live 06
  • Tiger Woods PGA Tour
  • World Tour Soccer
  • Ridge Racer
  • The Sims 2

There are currently over 40 PSP games from which to choose from. The list continues to expand, so log on to PlayStation.com to learn more about upcoming releases.

PSP Features

The PSP is designed to go anywhere. Whether you have a long drive, a long flight, or just some downtime in the middle of the day, the PSP unit is small enough and light enough that you can take it with you wherever you go, just in case an opportunity to play should arise.

Some of the many fantastic features that are associated with the Sony PSP include:

  • Digital music device: In addition to serving as a mobile gaming device, the PSP also serves as a portable music player.
  • Movie Player: In addition to serving as a mobile gaming device and portable music player, the PSP is also capable of playing PSP movies. Titles released include Spiderman 2, Resident Evil and Once Upon a Time in Mexico.
  • The LCD color screen provides the ultimate gaming or movie experience. The small screen has an aspect ration of 16:9 and is HD capable.
  • The PSP weighs 280 grams, making it easy to take with you wherever you go.
  • 32 MB of main memory and 4MB of embedded DRAM.
  • WiFi capable allowing for online gaming wherever you go within a WiFi network.
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