yet another PlayStationPortable Documentation

yet another PlayStationPortable Documentation

2 System Overview

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2.1 Playstation Portable Main Unit

Main CPU (System clock frequency 1~333MHz), MIPS32R2 'Allegrex' core (little endian)
Media Engine CPU (System clock frequency 1~333MHz), MIPS32R2 core (little endian)
Main Memory 32MB (DDR SDRAM)
Flash Memory 32MB
Embedded DRAM 4MB
4.3 inch wide 16:9 high resolution TFT LCD screen, 480 x 272 pixel, 16.77 million colors, backlight, Maximum luminance 180 / 130 / 80cd/m2 (when using battery pack), 200 / 180 / 80cd/m2 (when using AC adaptor)
custom 'Universal Media Disc' (UMD), 60mm optical secured ROM disc with cartridge (1.8GB)
Stereo Sound, two builtin Speakers
Wireless LAN (IEEE802.11b, WiFi), a maximum of 16 PSP systems can be connected wirelessly through the ad-hoc mode, Typical indoor range of approx. 30m at 11Mbps and approx. 91m at 1Mbps. Typical outdoor range of approx. 120m at 11Mbps and approx. 460m at 1Mbps.
USB 2.0 (mini-B)
Memory Stick PRO Duo
IrDA
IR Remote (SIRCS)
Main Connectors: Memory Stick Duo Slot, DC IN 5V connector, DC OUT connector, Headset connector, USB connector
Keys/Switches: Directional buttons (Up/Down/Right/Left) , Analog Stick, Enter keys (Triangle, Circle, Cross, Square), Left, Right buttons, START button, SELECT button, HOME button, POWER/HOLD switch x, Display button, Sound button, Volume +/- buttons, Wireless LAN switch (ON/OFF), OPEN latch (UMD)
Power Lithium-ion Battery
AC Adaptor
Recommended Retail Price 19,800 yen (20,790 yen tax inclusive), 249euro
Dimensions Approximately 170mm (W) x 23mm (H) x 74mm (D)
Weight Approximately 280g (including battery)

2.1.1 Modells/Revisions

PSP1000 - Japan - Released December 12, 2004
PSP1000K - Japan - Value Pack - Released December 12, 2004
PSP1001 - US - Released March 24, 2005
PSP1001K - US Value Pack
PSP1002 - Australia/New Zealand - released September 1, 2005
PSP1002K - EU Value Pack
PSP1003 - UK - released September 1, 2005
PSP1004 - Europe, Middle East & Africa - released September 1, 2005
PSP1005 - Korea - Released May 10, 2005
PSP1006 - Hong Kong/Singapore
PSP1007 - Taiwan
PSP1008 - Russia
PSP1009 - China

2.1.1.1 Box Code

on the Box is a label looking like this:

PSP-1001 K

120V

A

the Letter in the 3rd Line indicates the Firmware that is preinstalled:

Boxcode	Firmware	Board
A	1.50
B	1.51
C,D,E	1.52
F	2.00
G	2.01
H	2.50
I	2.60
J
K
L	2.81	TA-086

2.2 Game Specifications

UMD Audio (profile name TBD), UMD Video (profile name TBD)
Video Codec: H.264 / AVC MP Level3
Audio Codec: ATRAC3plus, MP3
Security (Encryption) 128bit AES
Access control Region, Parental Control

2.3 Supplied accessories

AC adaptor (PSP-100)
Battery pack (PSP-110)

2.4 Separately Sold Accessories

2.4.1 Memory Stick Duo (PSP-M32)

Copyright protection technology : MagicGateTM
Capacity: 32MB to 32GB supported
Recommended Retail Price 2,800 yen (2,940 yen tax inclusive)
Dimensions: Approximately 20mm (W) x 1.6mm (H) x 31mm (D)
Weight: Approximately 2g

2.4.2 AC adaptor (PSP-100)

Specifications Rated input voltage : 100V - 240V 50/60Hz
Rated voltage/electrical current output : 5V / 2.0A
Recommended Retail Price 3,500 yen (3,675 yen tax inclusive)
Dimensions: Approximately 76mm (W) x 22mm (H) x 46mm (D)
Weight: Approximately 44g

2.4.3 Battery pack (PSP-110)

Specifications Voltage/Capacity : 3.6V/1800mAh
Recommended Retail Price 4,800 yen (5,040 yen tax inclusive)
Dimensions: Approximately 52mm (W) x 12.5mm (H) x 36mm (D)
Weight: Approximately 44g

2.4.4 Headphone with remote control (PSP-140(W))

Remote Control : Play/Pause, FF, FR, Volume +/-, Hold switch
Headphone : In-the-ear type headphone
Recommended Retail Price 2,800 yen (2,940 yen tax inclusive)

2.4.5 Soft case and hand strap (PSP-170(B))

Recommended Retail Price 2,000 yen (2,100 yen tax inclusive)
Soft case: Dimensions: Approximately 195mm (W) x 7.5mm (H) x 108mm (D)
Hand strap: Dimensions: Approximately 189mm (W) x 3.3mm (H) x 9mm (D)

2.4.6 USB microphone (PSP-240(X))

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monaural condenser microphone
weight approximately 6 grams
Dimensions: 50x10x10mm

2.4.7 GPS receiver

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will feature support for GPS-enabled games such as a projected re-release or update of Hot Shot Golf, as well in Metal Gear Solid: Portable Ops.
The GPS is set to be priced around ¥6,000, appx. $54 USD.

2.4.8 Camera

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add-on will support a new video and VoIP chat service, as well as photo taking.
The camera was released in Japan in early November 2006 for around ¥5,000, appx. $44 USD

2.5 Development Hardware (DEM-100)

64MB Main Memory instead of 32MB