PSP Specifications
Written by Olle Johansson   
Sunday, 06 February 2005

These are the full specifications of the Sony PSP as released by Sony in their press release.

Product Name
  • PSP (PlayStation® Portable)

Color
  • Black

Product Code
  • PSP-1001K

Dimensions
  • Approximately 6.7 in / 17 cm (W) x 0.9 in / 2.3 cm (H) x 2.9 in / 7.4 cm (D)

Weight
  • Approximately 280g / .62 lbs (including battery)

CPU
  • PSP CPU (System clock frequency 1 - 333MHz)

Main Memory
  • 32MB

Embedded DRAM
  • 4MB

Display
  • 4.3 inch, 16:9 Wide screen TFT LCD
  • 480 x 272 pixel, 16.77 million colors
  • Maximum luminance 180 / 130 / 80cd/m2 (when using battery pack)
  • Maximum luminance 200 / 180 / 130 / 80cd/m2 (when using AC adaptor)

Sound
  • Built-in stereo speakers

Main Input/Output
  • IEEE 802.11b (Wi-Fi)
  • USB 2.0 (mini-B)
  • Memory Stick Duo
  • IrDA
  • IR Remote

Main Connectors
  • Memory Stick Duo Slot
  • USB connector
  • DC OUT connector
  • DC IN 5V connector
  • Headset connector

Keys/Switches
  • Directional buttons (Up/Down/Right/Left)
  • Analog Stick
  • Enter keys (Triangle, Circle, Cross, Square)
  • Left, Right shoulder buttons x 1
  • START button, SELECT button, HOME button x 1
  • POWER/HOLD switch x 1
  • Display button, Sound button, Volume +/- buttons x 1
  • Wireless LAN switch (ON/OFF) x 1
  • OPEN latch (UMD) x 1

Power
  • Lithium-ion Battery
  • AC Adaptor

Disc Drive
  • UMD Drive (Read only)

Codec
  • [Video]: "UMD": H.264/MPEG-4 AVC Main Profile Level3
  • [Video}: "Memory Stick": MPEG-4 SP,AAC
  • [Music]: "UMD": linear PCM, ATRAC3plus
  • [Music}: "Memory Stick": ATRAC3plus, MP3 (MPEG1/2 Layer3)

Security
  • (Encryption) 128bit AES (Copyright protection technology) MagicGate

Access control
  • Region, Parental Control

Wireless communications (IEEE802.11b)
  • Infrastructure mode
  • Ad hoc mode (connection up to 16 consoles)

PSP Value Pack supplied accessories
  • AC adaptor
  • Battery pack
  • Memory Stick Duo (32 MB)
  • Headphone with remote control
  • Soft case and cloth
  • UMD In-pack Sampler

Comments
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Guest - PSP Fanatic... Unregistered | 2005-02-24 08:49:27
Can't Wait any longer....I think i see a rope out back i'll catch you guys in the after life
Guest - crazy Unregistered | 2005-02-28 22:43:26
i work at a video game retailer and the psp
is going to make the ds look like a friggin tomagachi
Guest - [B]null[/B][B]null[/B][B]God I Unregistered | 2005-03-14 15:28:53
nullnullGod I Love You Sony! If the psp had longer battery life I would would worship it. But it seems the video game GOD isn't perfect after all.
Guest - PSP Unregistered | 2005-09-20 18:19:06
Do UK games And UMD's Work on a Japanese PSP?
Guest - HELP!!! Unregistered | 2005-10-18 23:58:55
i hate this stupid thing i donloadded the eboot.pbp for the 2.5 update but after i got it on when i go under game and try to do the 2.5 download it says that the game couldnt start someone please help me
Guest - multiplay? Unregistered | 2005-12-07 11:28:19
how far is the disatnce that you can play wireless multiplayer.
andrew - kna Unregistered | 2007-01-27 10:09:52
i cant find the setup botton
junn - battery life Unregistered | 2008-10-12 07:54:19
why is the battery life so short,how can i take it on a plane trip
mazen - psp Unregistered | 2009-05-18 11:41:00
um is the psp fun is it worth buying it ?? im thinking to buy one but idk plz reply anyone
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