History of video games/Platforms/PlayStation Portable
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A PlayStation Portable handheld game console.
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History[edit | edit source]
Background[edit | edit source]
Though Sony had previously dabbled in portable consoles with the PocketStation accessory for the original PlayStation, the PlayStation Portable would be Sony's first serious attempt at a competitive major portable console.
Launch[edit | edit source]
The PlayStation Portable launched in Japan on December 12th, of 2004 at a cost of 19,800 yen.[1]
The PlayStation Portable launched in the United States and Canada on March 24th, 2005 at a cost of $249 United States dollars or $299 Canadian dollars.[2]
Production[edit | edit source]
On October 1st, 2009 the PSP Go was released as a digital exclusive PSP that removed the UMD drive.[3]
Legacy[edit | edit source]
The PSP was succeeded by the much more powerful PlayStation Vita. The PSP is iconic in some regions as a capable handheld for it's era.
PSP production stopped in 2014 with about 70 million consoles sold.[4][5] In early 2021 Sony announced the PlayStation Portable online store would be shuttered on July 2nd, 2021.[6]
Technology[edit | edit source]
The capabilities of the PlayStation portable were roughly between the original PlayStation and the PlayStation 2, offering an impressive level of portable performance for the time.
Compute[edit | edit source]
The PSP used two MIPS architecture R4000 processors clocked at 333MHz, with one used as a dedicated CPU and one as a dedicated Media Processor.[4]
The PSP had a custom dedicated GPU clocked at 166MHz that outputs 24 bit graphics.[4]
Early models of PSP had 32MB of RAM, with later models having 64MB.[4] The media processor had 2MB of DRAM, and the GPU also had 2MB of DRAM.[7]
Display[edit | edit source]
The PSP had a backlit 4.3 inch diagonal thin film transistor LCD with a resolution of 480 by 272 pixels.[4][7]
Notable Games[edit | edit source]
2004[edit | edit source]
2005[edit | edit source]
2006[edit | edit source]
2007[edit | edit source]
2008[edit | edit source]
2009[edit | edit source]
Persona 3 Portable[edit | edit source]
A port of the PlayStation 2 JRPG Persona 3. This game is notable for being among the few games of the time to feature substantial story differences depending on the player selected gender of the protagonist.[8]
Read more about Persona 3 Portable on Wikipedia.
2010[edit | edit source]
Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker[edit | edit source]
Read more about Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker on Wikipedia.
Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc[edit | edit source]
A genre blending visual novel with exploration and shooter sections.
Read more about Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc on Wikipedia.
Z.H.P. Unlosing Ranger VS Darkdeath Evilman[edit | edit source]
An innovative tactical role playing game with rougelike elements.
Read more about Z.H.P. Unlosing Ranger VS Darkdeath Evilman on Wikipedia.
Last Ranker[edit | edit source]
Read more about Last Ranker on Wikipedia.
2011[edit | edit source]
2012[edit | edit source]
Unconventional Uses[edit | edit source]
Hilton Ultimate Team Play was a first person simulation game used by Hilton Garden Inn Hotels to train employees around 2008 and 2009.[9][10] Only 500 UMD copies of the game were produced, and require a special memory card and security certificates to run.[11][12]
Special Edition Consoles[edit | edit source]
- Madden Metallic Blue[13]
Gallery[edit | edit source]
Consoles[edit | edit source]
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PSP-1000 -
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PSP Go while closed -
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White PSP Go -
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PSP Street
Technology[edit | edit source]
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A Universal Media Disk (UMD) -
Front of the game Pursuit Force on UMD. -
Rear of Pursuit Force on UMD. -
UMD casings could be replaced. -
PSP with UMD slot open. -
The die of an R4000 processor, similar to the ones used in the PSP. -
Sony PSP 1001 Motherboard top. Most chips are located here. -
Sony PSP 1001 Motherboard bottom. Various connectors are located here. -
Sony PSP 1001 Daughterboard 1 top. The memory card slot is located here. -
Sony PSP 1001 Daughterboard 1 bottom. The wireless module and headphone jack are located here. -
Sony PSP 1001 Daughterboard 1 top. Face button contacts can be seen here. -
Sony PSP 1001 Daughterboard 2 bottom. The Wi-Fi switch can be seen here. -
Chips on a PSP TA-079 mainboard. -
Wi-Fi module on a PSP TA-079 daughterboard. -
A partially disassembled PlayStation Portable -
Table of PSPs with released exploits.
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Events and Usage[edit | edit source]
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The PSP at Tokyo Game Show 2004. -
PSP Booth at Tokyo Game Show in 2004. -
PSP display at E3 3006 -
The PlayStation Portable had a lasting impact in a number of underserved markets. Here an Iranian can be seen playing a PSP while waiting in 2018.
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Other[edit | edit source]
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The PSP was popular for running homebrew. -
A Go!Cam -
A PSP with a GPS attachment, being used as a SatNav in conjunction with OpenStreetMap data.
Development[edit | edit source]
There are two Wikibooks on developing for the PSP, PSP and PSP Development. There's also a Wikibook on running Map This! on the PSP.
External Resources[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
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- ↑ "Sony PlayStation Portable (PSP) launch date and price". Engadget. Retrieved 1 November 2020.
- ↑ "PSP US Launch Date and Price Revealed - IGN". Retrieved 1 November 2020.
- ↑ "Feature: As the PSPgo Turns 10, We Remember the Handheld Ahead of Its Time". Push Square. 2 October 2019. Retrieved 13 November 2020.
- ↑ a b c d e "Full Page Reload". IEEE Spectrum: Technology, Engineering, and Science News. Retrieved 28 October 2020.
- ↑ "I'll Never Love (or Hate) a Console Like I Loved (and Hated) the PSP". www.vice.com. Retrieved 28 November 2020.
- ↑ Gartenberg, Chaim (19 April 2021). "Sony admits it made ‘wrong decision’ and will keep PS3, Vita stores open" (in en). The Verge. https://www.theverge.com/2021/4/19/22392126/sony-ps3-ps-vita-stores-open-backtrack-psp-july-2nd-mistake.
- ↑ a b "How the PlayStation Portable Works". HowStuffWorks. 26 October 2004. Retrieved 28 October 2020.
- ↑ Alexander, Leigh. "What I Discovered From Gaming Like A Girl" (in en-us). Kotaku. https://kotaku.com/what-i-discovered-from-gaming-like-a-girl-5598679.
- ↑ "Hilton Garden Inn to Use Interactive Video Game for Workforce Training". Hospitality Technology. Retrieved 7 December 2020.
- ↑ "Rarest PSP Game Ever: Hilton Ultimate Team Play - Rare Obscure or Retro - Rerez". Retrieved 7 December 2020.
- ↑ Ago, Rerezin #gaming • 3 Years (2 October 2017). "Rarest PSP Game Ever: Hilton Ultimate Team Play - Rerez". Steemit. Retrieved 7 December 2020.
- ↑ "Hilton Garden Inn Ultimate Team Play (USA)". Retrieved 7 December 2020.
- ↑ "Limited Edition Metallic Blue PSP Madden Bundle Announced". Gematsu. 21 May 2008. https://www.gematsu.com/2008/05/limited-edition-metallic-blue-psp.