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Innes
12-07-2007, 09:05 PM
11/07/2007 20:45
PSP?(PLAYSTATION?PORTABLE) BECOMES SLIMMER AND LIGHTER
New PSP Makes Its Debut To The Market Worldwide In September With Newly Equipped Video-Out Port

Tokyo, July 12, 2007 - Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (SCEI) today unveiled an enhanced design for PSP? (PlayStation?Portable) system (PSP-2000) that has a more streamlined form factor and a video-out port which will become available in stores from September in Japan, North America and Europe.

While succeeding the basic functions and design philosophy of the current PSP including a 4.3 inch wide high resolution LCD screen, overwhelmingly large for a handheld device, new PSP is 33 percent lighter and 19 percent slimmer than the original version, making the all-in-one handheld entertainment system even easier to carry around at approx.189g in weight (weight of current model is approx.280g) and approx.18.6mm in thickness (thickness of current model is approx.23.0 mm).

Adding a video-out port(*1) enables new PSP users to experience high quality UMDT (Universal Media Disc) Video, pictures and movies from Memory Stick Duo and game software titles(*2) on their TVs at home. Also, new PSP is equipped with enhanced feature to temporarily store game data from UMD, reducing load time during game play(*3). Moreover, the ability to charge the unit through PLAYSTATION?3 or PC via USB cable during data transfer is newly equipped(*4), further positioning PSP as a true handheld device.

A new PSP comes in three basic colors of "Piano Black", "Ceramic White", and "Ice Silver" to meet a variety of lifestyle and preferences for all ages(*5).

During the two and a half years since the launch of PSP in December, 2004 strong support from users worldwide as well as an abundance of exciting software titles from publishers around the world have resulted in PSP achieving cumulative shipment of 25 million units for the hardware and 100 million units for software titles worldwide by March, 2007. The expansion of the PSP platform is being boosted worldwide along with its exciting lineup of software titles as well as the introduction of color variations.

SCEI will continue to further expand the PSP platform and create a new world of computer entertainment with innovative and exciting new titles and a new PSP.

(*1) Video output cables (AV cable/S VIDEO cable/D Terminal AV cable/Component AV cable) are sold separately. Product lineup may differ by country/region.

(*2) Progressive TV and PSP specific cable (D Terminal AV cable or Component AV cable) are necessary to output game software titles for PSP.

(*3) Effect of this feature varies depending on software titles.

(*4) PSP needs to be put in "USB Connection" mode.

(*5) Color variations may differ by country/region.

PSP?(PlayStation?Portable) (PSP-2000) Product Overview

Product Name

PSP?(PlayStation?Portable)

External dimensions

Approx. 169.4 x 18.6 x 71.4 mm / 6 ? x ? x 2 ? in (width ? height ? depth) (excludes largest projection)

Weight

Approx. 189g / 6.7 oz (including battery pack)

CPU

PSP CPU (System clock frequency 1-333MHz)

Main Memory

64MB

Display

4.3 inches (16:9) full-transparent type, TFT drive,

480 x 272 pixel, Approximately 16,770,000 colors displayed

Sound

Built-in stereo speakers

Main Input/Output

Wireless LAN (IEEE 802.11b)(Wi-Fi)

High Speed USB (USB2.0) (mini-B)

Memory Stick PRO DuoT

Analog Video Out

Main Connectors

DC In 5V connector

DC Out connector

video out/headset connector

USB connector

Memory Stick DuoT slot

Key/Switches

Directional buttons (up/down/right/left), analog stick,

Action buttons (triangle, circle, cross, square), L/R buttons

START button, SELECT button, HOME button

POWER/HOLD switch, WLAN switch

display button, sound button, volume (+/-) buttons

Power sources

Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery pack

AC adaptor

USB power supply

Internal disc drive

Read-only UMDT drive

Supported profile

PSP? (PlayStation? Portable)?Game

UMDT Video

Access Control

Region code, parental control

Wireless Communications

Infrastructure mode

Ad hoc mode (connects up to 16 consoles)

Supplied Accessories

AC adaptor

Battery pack (1200mAh)

Supported codec (in Memory Stick)Video

l Memory Stick Video Format

? MPEG-4 Simple Profile (AAC LC)

? H.264/MPEG-4 AVC Main Profile (AAC LC)

l MP4 File Format

? MPEG-4 Simple Profile (AAC LC)

? H.264/MPEG-4 AVC Main Profile- CABAC only - (AAC LC) / Baseline Profile (AAC LC)

l AVI

? Mmotion JPEG (Linear PCM or ?-Lau)

Music

l Memory Stick Audio Format

? ATRAC3T

? ATRAC3plusT

? MP3

l MP3(MPEG-1/2 Audio Layer3)

l MP4(MPEG-4 AAC)

l WAVE(Linear PCM)

l WMA(Windows Media? Audio 9 Standard only) (*6)

Photo

l JPEG (DCF2.0/Exif2.21 compliant)

l TIFF

l BMP

l GIF

l PNG

(*6) WMA Playback feature needs to be enabled.

PSP?(PlayStation?Portable) (PSP-2000) Color Variations

Product Name

PSP?(PlayStation?Portable)

Color Name

Piano Black

Product Code

PSP-2000 PB

Product Name

PSP?(PlayStation?Portable)

Color Name

Ceramic White

Product Code

PSP-2000 CW

Product Name

PSP?(PlayStation?Portable)

Color Name

Ice Silver

Product Code

PSP-2000 IS

PSP?(PlayStation?Portable) Peripherals for PSP-2000 only (sold separately)

Product Name

Battery Pack

Product Code

PSP-S110 / PSP-S110 U / PSP-S110 E / PSP-S110 G

Specifications

External dimensions: Approx. 36 x 10 x 57mm (1 1/2 ? 3/8 ? 2 1/4 in)

Weight: Approx. 30g (1.06 oz)

Battery type: Lithium-ion rechargeable battery

Voltage/Capacity: DC 3.6V/1200mAh

Product Name

Headphones with Remote Control

Product Code

PSP-S140 / PSP-S140 U / PSP-S140 G

Specifications

Remote functions: PLAY, PAUSE, FF, FR, VOLUME(+/-), HOLD

Headphones: Inner- Ear Headphones

Product Name

AV cable

Product Code

PSP-S150 / PSP-S150 U / PSP-S150 E

Specifications

Composite cable

Cable length: Approx. 2.5m

Product Name

S VIDEO cable

Product Code

PSP-S160 / PSP-S160 U

Specifications

Cable length: Approx. 2.5m

Product Name

D Terminal AV cable

Product Code

PSP-S170

Specifications

For Japanese market only

Cable length: Approx. 2.5m

Product Name

Component AV cable

Product Code

PSP-S180 / PSP-S180 U / PSP-S180 E

Specifications

Cable length: Approx. 2.5m

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Tokyo, July 12, 2007 - Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (SCEI) today unveiled an enhanced design for PSP? (PlayStation?Portable) system (PSP-2000) that has a more streamlined form factor and a video-out port which will become available in stores from September in Japan, North America and Europe.

While succeeding the basic functions and design philosophy of the current PSP including a 4.3 inch wide high resolution LCD screen, overwhelmingly large for a handheld device, new PSP is 33 percent lighter and 19 percent slimmer than the original version, making the all-in-one handheld entertainment system even easier to carry around at approx.189g in weight (weight of current model is approx.280g) and approx.18.6mm in thickness (thickness of current model is approx.23.0 mm).

Adding a video-out port(*1) enables new PSP users to experience high quality UMDT (Universal Media Disc) Video, pictures and movies from Memory Stick Duo and game software titles(*2) on their TVs at home. Also, new PSP is equipped with enhanced feature to temporarily store game data from UMD, reducing load time during game play(*3). Moreover, the ability to charge the unit through PLAYSTATION?3 or PC via USB cable during data transfer is newly equipped(*4), further positioning PSP as a true handheld device.

A new PSP comes in three basic colors of "Piano Black", "Ceramic White", and "Ice Silver" to meet a variety of lifestyle and preferences for all ages(*5).

During the two and a half years since the launch of PSP in December, 2004 strong support from users worldwide as well as an abundance of exciting software titles from publishers around the world have resulted in PSP achieving cumulative shipment of 25 million units for the hardware and 100 million units for software titles worldwide by March, 2007. The expansion of the PSP platform is being boosted worldwide along with its exciting lineup of software titles as well as the introduction of color variations.

SCEI will continue to further expand the PSP platform and create a new world of computer entertainment with innovative and exciting new titles and a new PSP.

(*1) Video output cables (AV cable/S VIDEO cable/D Terminal AV cable/Component AV cable) are sold separately. Product lineup may differ by country/region.

(*2) Progressive TV and PSP specific cable (D Terminal AV cable or Component AV cable) are necessary to output game software titles for PSP.

(*3) Effect of this feature varies depending on software titles.

(*4) PSP needs to be put in "USB Connection" mode.

(*5) Color variations may differ by country/region.

PSP?(PlayStation?Portable) (PSP-2000) Product Overview

Product Name

PSP?(PlayStation?Portable)

External dimensions

Approx. 169.4 x 18.6 x 71.4 mm / 6 ? x ? x 2 ? in (width ? height ? depth) (excludes largest projection)

Weight

Approx. 189g / 6.7 oz (including battery pack)

CPU

PSP CPU (System clock frequency 1-333MHz)

Main Memory

64MB

Display

4.3 inches (16:9) full-transparent type, TFT drive,

480 x 272 pixel, Approximately 16,770,000 colors displayed

Sound

Built-in stereo speakers

Main Input/Output

Wireless LAN (IEEE 802.11b)(Wi-Fi)

High Speed USB (USB2.0) (mini-B)

Memory Stick PRO DuoT

Analog Video Out

Main Connectors

DC In 5V connector

DC Out connector

video out/headset connector

USB connector

Memory Stick DuoT slot

Key/Switches

Directional buttons (up/down/right/left), analog stick,

Action buttons (triangle, circle, cross, square), L/R buttons

START button, SELECT button, HOME button

POWER/HOLD switch, WLAN switch

display button, sound button, volume (+/-) buttons

Power sources

Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery pack

AC adaptor

USB power supply

Internal disc drive

Read-only UMDT drive

Supported profile

PSP? (PlayStation? Portable)?Game

UMDT Video

Access Control

Region code, parental control

Wireless Communications

Infrastructure mode

Ad hoc mode (connects up to 16 consoles)

Supplied Accessories

AC adaptor

Battery pack (1200mAh)

Supported codec (in Memory Stick)Video

l Memory Stick Video Format

? MPEG-4 Simple Profile (AAC LC)

? H.264/MPEG-4 AVC Main Profile (AAC LC)

l MP4 File Format

? MPEG-4 Simple Profile (AAC LC)

? H.264/MPEG-4 AVC Main Profile- CABAC only - (AAC LC) / Baseline Profile (AAC LC)

l AVI

? Mmotion JPEG (Linear PCM or ?-Lau)

Music

l Memory Stick Audio Format

? ATRAC3T

? ATRAC3plusT

? MP3

l MP3(MPEG-1/2 Audio Layer3)

l MP4(MPEG-4 AAC)

l WAVE(Linear PCM)

l WMA(Windows Media? Audio 9 Standard only) (*6)

Photo

l JPEG (DCF2.0/Exif2.21 compliant)

l TIFF

l BMP

l GIF

l PNG

(*6) WMA Playback feature needs to be enabled.

PSP?(PlayStation?Portable) (PSP-2000) Color Variations

Product Name

PSP?(PlayStation?Portable)

Color Name

Piano Black

Product Code

PSP-2000 PB

Product Name

PSP?(PlayStation?Portable)

Color Name

Ceramic White

Product Code

PSP-2000 CW

Product Name

PSP?(PlayStation?Portable)

Color Name

Ice Silver

Product Code

PSP-2000 IS

PSP?(PlayStation?Portable) Peripherals for PSP-2000 only (sold separately)

Product Name

Battery Pack

Product Code

PSP-S110 / PSP-S110 U / PSP-S110 E / PSP-S110 G

Specifications

External dimensions: Approx. 36 x 10 x 57mm (1 1/2 ? 3/8 ? 2 1/4 in)

Weight: Approx. 30g (1.06 oz)

Battery type: Lithium-ion rechargeable battery

Voltage/Capacity: DC 3.6V/1200mAh

Product Name

Headphones with Remote Control

Product Code

PSP-S140 / PSP-S140 U / PSP-S140 G

Specifications

Remote functions: PLAY, PAUSE, FF, FR, VOLUME(+/-), HOLD

Headphones: Inner- Ear Headphones

Product Name

AV cable

Product Code

PSP-S150 / PSP-S150 U / PSP-S150 E

Specifications

Composite cable

Cable length: Approx. 2.5m

Product Name

S VIDEO cable

Product Code

PSP-S160 / PSP-S160 U

Specifications

Cable length: Approx. 2.5m

Product Name

D Terminal AV cable

Product Code

PSP-S170

Specifications

For Japanese market only

Cable length: Approx. 2.5m

Product Name

Component AV cable

Product Code

PSP-S180 / PSP-S180 U / PSP-S180 E

Specifications

Cable length: Approx. 2.5m

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.


Source was an SCEE Email.

PMS paper doll
12-07-2007, 09:10 PM
I heard about this earlier, it doesn't in the slightest surprise me either.

Spindryer
12-07-2007, 09:16 PM
I was in the market for a PSP for use at work (Just for breaks mind ;) ) i think i hold out for the next edition in the PSP family now :)

Innes
12-07-2007, 09:19 PM
same, im in need of a psp too, now im gonna wait for this.

PMS paper doll
12-07-2007, 09:27 PM
It is tempting, no doubt my brother will pick one up.

FiveOhOne
12-07-2007, 09:41 PM
Innes, can you for the love of god only copy/paste the interesting bits?

Bonzo
12-07-2007, 11:27 PM
Innes should really win the award for most detailed post ever

Innes
12-07-2007, 11:52 PM
chars bonzo ;) lol .

neyo
13-07-2007, 04:13 AM
Innes, can you for the love of god only copy/paste the interesting bits?

My thoughts exactly.

Azure
13-07-2007, 08:18 AM
Weight reduction of 33% Depth reduction of 20%.

Sold in a gay pack with emmory cards you already have.

That's about it.

Innes
14-07-2007, 05:32 AM
lol in short :P

http://i11.tinypic.com/4q86jqc.jpg

There’s been some speculation over this but at the E3 2007 show Sony took the wraps off a new PSP which will be a third lighter and 19% slimmer than the current handheld.

The new model will weigh in at 189g compared to 280g for existing models and be 4.4mm thinner at 18.6mm. There will also be a video-out port for hooking the PSP up to your TV – a very handy and sorely missed feature on the original.

The new version will allow for temporary storage of game data from UMD discs for faster loads when playing. You’ll now also be able to charge the unit when it's hooked up to a PS3, or PC via USB, during data transfers. The new version will arrive in "Piano Black", "Ceramic White", and "Ice Silver".

Most startling of all for Sony is that the anorexic PSP will launch simultaneously in Europe, North America and Japan in September.

Sony slashed ?50 off the PSP price here in May and while the US will get the new one at the same price as the current model, there’s no guarantee that the lighter model will sport the lighter price tag over here.

Zyber
14-07-2007, 01:32 PM
The new psp is also gonna be on 3.60 firmware and all new firmware won't be compatible with the old psp's according to IGN. This psp is sonys last ditch effort to cut down on the piracy. So they are basically telling all the people who already have a psp to **** right off as we won't be helping you out any more.

That just takes the piss.