Sony PSP February 2005

Gamespot has a good preview of Spider-Man 2 for the PSP, the upcoming third-person action adventure game from Activision. "We have to say that Spider-Man 2 has come together well. We're pleased to see it's more than just a port...

Spider-Man 2 for PSP preview

Paul Sinclair • February 28 2005 • comments

Gamespot has a good preview of Spider-Man 2 for the PSP, the upcoming third-person action adventure game from Activision. "We have to say that Spider-Man 2 has come...Read more

Conspiracy Entertainment today announced it has extended its licensing agreement with Discovery Licensing to the PSP for the "Jeff Corwin Experience". The companies also extended their agreement until 2006. The "Jeff Corwin Experience" TV show airs on the Animal Planet,...

Jeff Corwin Experience licensed for PSP

Charles Starrett • February 28 2005 • comments

Conspiracy Entertainment today announced it has extended its licensing agreement with Discovery Licensing to the PSP for the "Jeff Corwin Experience". The companies also extended their agreement until...Read more

Fry's ad this weekend was offering 256MB Memory Stick Pro Duos for $24.99 after a $10 rebate, and they are available online for $27.99 after the same rebate....

Memory Stick Pro Duo 256MB for $24.99

Charles Starrett • February 28 2005 • comments

Fry's ad this weekend was offering 256MB Memory Stick Pro Duos for $24.99 after a $10 rebate, and they are available online for $27.99 after the same rebate....Read more

By Charles Starrett Earlier this week, a rumor floated around that the PSP might receive a hard drive as soon as 2006. While this turned out to be speculation, it got me thinking: would a HD equipped PSP be able...

Can the PSP cause problems for iPod?

Charles Starrett • February 28 2005 • comments

By Charles Starrett Earlier this week, a rumor floated around that the PSP might receive a hard drive as soon as 2006. While this turned out to be...Read more

Online gadget magazine T3 has posted a face-off between the PSP and the DS. The review compares the two machines in several areas including Graphics, Controls, Battery Life, and Games. Although the article is meant to be partisan, it more...

Sony PSP v. Nintendo DS Face Off

Charles Starrett • February 27 2005 • comments

Online gadget magazine T3 has posted a face-off between the PSP and the DS. The review compares the two machines in several areas including Graphics, Controls, Battery Life,...Read more

Joystiq is reporting that Michael Pachter of Wedbush Morgan Securities, speaking at the “Positioning for Profitability in the Video Game Economy” conference yesterday, said "he had heard that Sony is working on a flavor of the PSP that includes an...

PSP with 50GB hard drive in 2006?

Charles Starrett • February 25 2005 • comments

Joystiq is reporting that Michael Pachter of Wedbush Morgan Securities, speaking at the “Positioning for Profitability in the Video Game Economy” conference yesterday, said "he had heard that...Read more

Games Industry.biz has just posted a job opening for "an experienced and talented 3D artist, to work on their new PSP titles." This would be a permanent contract, based in Europe. "They are looking for 'big-hitters', people that have very...

PSP 3D artist job opening

Charles Starrett • February 25 2005 • comments

Games Industry.biz has just posted a job opening for "an experienced and talented 3D artist, to work on their new PSP titles." This would be a permanent contract,...Read more

Our second installment in our ongoing series of Gran Turismo 4 impressions looks at controls, graphics, sound, as well as more gameplay notes. Also included is our current list of prize cars and several new additions to old features that...

Gran Turismo 4 impressions - Part II

Charles Starrett • February 24 2005 • comments

Our second installment in our ongoing series of Gran Turismo 4 impressions looks at controls, graphics, sound, as well as more gameplay notes. Also included is our current...Read more

Joystiq is reporting that major retailers Electronics Boutique and GameStop have sold-out their first allotment of PSPs. Apparently this is a nationwide mandate, and not a store-by-store situation. Other retailers may still be taking pre-orders, but it would be wise...

Retailers stop taking PSP pre-orders

Charles Starrett • February 24 2005 • comments

Joystiq is reporting that major retailers Electronics Boutique and GameStop have sold-out their first allotment of PSPs. Apparently this is a nationwide mandate, and not a store-by-store situation....Read more

Liksang recently dropped pricing on the import PSP Standard Pack to $279.99. This is the lowest price we've seen yet. The PSP Value Pack is $329.99. From Liksang's site: "Today marks a good day in the relative short lifespan of...

PSP Standard Pack only $279.99 at Liksang

Charles Starrett • February 24 2005 • comments

Liksang recently dropped pricing on the import PSP Standard Pack to $279.99. This is the lowest price we've seen yet. The PSP Value Pack is $329.99. From Liksang's...Read more

Okay, so we're still in the early goings of the game, but I doubt we will come across a worse car than this. I'm not sure this would win in a race against a ten-speed bicycle....

Gran Turismo 4 - Worst Car Award

Charles Starrett • February 23 2005 • comments

Okay, so we're still in the early goings of the game, but I doubt we will come across a worse car than this. I'm not sure this would...Read more

Yes, it's that time again. Time to test our skill, patience, and eyesight endurance: a new Gran Turismo has arrived. Time to lust after cars that we can't afford, and marvel at, win, and then drive cars that will probably...

Gran Turismo 4 impressions - Part I

Charles Starrett • February 23 2005 • comments

Yes, it's that time again. Time to test our skill, patience, and eyesight endurance: a new Gran Turismo has arrived. Time to lust after cars that we can't...Read more

Although it's not the PSP version, we do have Gran Turismo 4 for PS2 in our hands. Since the PSP version is expected to be an almost direct port, we're going to do a mini-review of sorts on the PS2...

Gran Turismo 4 in-hand

Charles Starrett • February 23 2005 • comments

Although it's not the PSP version, we do have Gran Turismo 4 for PS2 in our hands. Since the PSP version is expected to be an almost direct...Read more

Yonhap News is reporting that the launch of the PSP in South Korea will be delayed "by up to two months". Originally scheduled for the same time as the North American launch, the South Korean launch is apparently being pushed...

South Korean PSP launch delayed

Charles Starrett • February 22 2005 • comments

Yonhap News is reporting that the launch of the PSP in South Korea will be delayed "by up to two months". Originally scheduled for the same time as...Read more

Sony today announced that the flaw in the square button (as previously mentioned) is indeed a real problem. According to playstation.jp, the flaw was caused by a problem with the molding of the case. New units do not exhibit the...

Sony admits to button flaw, offers fix

Charles Starrett • February 22 2005 • comments

Sony today announced that the flaw in the square button (as previously mentioned) is indeed a real problem. According to playstation.jp, the flaw was caused by a problem...Read more

Conspiracy Entertainment today announced that they have been approved as a PSP publisher for North America. The company is already an approved publisher on the PlayStation and PlayStation2 platforms. "We are pleased to expand our relationship with Sony to provide...

Conspiracy Entertainment on PSP

Charles Starrett • February 22 2005 • comments

Conspiracy Entertainment today announced that they have been approved as a PSP publisher for North America. The company is already an approved publisher on the PlayStation and PlayStation2...Read more

Play-Asia recently lowered its prices for Japanese import Sony PSP and Sony PSP Value-pack bundles. The Sony PSP Value-Pack bundled with Ridge Racers is now only $399. That beats the AudioCubes price (posted yesterday) for the Value-Pack when combining it...

Play-Asia lowers PSP prices

Charles Starrett • February 20 2005 • comments

Play-Asia recently lowered its prices for Japanese import Sony PSP and Sony PSP Value-pack bundles. The Sony PSP Value-Pack bundled with Ridge Racers is now only $399. That...Read more

PSP4US, a CE Buys property, announced today that it is now accepting sign-ups for its Sony PSP Alert Notification Service mailing list. According to the PR, "Subscribers are alerted when online merchants start taking pre-orders or when PSP items are...

PSP4US launches, offers 'Alert Notification Service'

Charles Starrett • February 20 2005 • comments

PSP4US, a CE Buys property, announced today that it is now accepting sign-ups for its Sony PSP Alert Notification Service mailing list. According to the PR, "Subscribers are...Read more

In a four-page Fortune article [paid sub. required] on "how far Sony has fallen," Adam Lashinsky says that the PSP is "emerging as its most potent weapon" in the digital music war against Apple and the popular iPod. "Sony has...

PSP is Sony's 'most potent weapon' in music battle

Paul Sinclair • February 19 2005 • comments

In a four-page Fortune article [paid sub. required] on "how far Sony has fallen," Adam Lashinsky says that the PSP is "emerging as its most potent weapon" in...Read more

Joytech Europe, a division of Take-Two Interactive Software, today announced a range of accessories for the Sony PSP. The Joytech Tech Pack for Sony PSP comes with a Console Carry Case, In-Car Adapter, Stereo Earphones and USB Cable for transferring...

Joytech announces new PSP accessories

Charles Starrett • February 19 2005 • comments

Joytech Europe, a division of Take-Two Interactive Software, today announced a range of accessories for the Sony PSP. The Joytech Tech Pack for Sony PSP comes with a...Read more

Saturday's edition of the San Jose Mercury News takes a look at Electronic Arts and the company's lineup of PSP launch titles. "In an extensive preview this week, EA showed off solid depth of content, in addition to the crisp...

EA blending 'shrewd sense of fun' into PSP titles

Paul Sinclair • February 19 2005 • comments

Saturday's edition of the San Jose Mercury News takes a look at Electronic Arts and the company's lineup of PSP launch titles. "In an extensive preview this week,...Read more

Audiocubes is now offering a complete line of PSP imports, including games and all the official Sony accessories. Most notable however is their pricing: $285 for the standard pack and $345 for the value pack. These are the lowest import...

Audiocubes now offering PSP for $285

Charles Starrett • February 19 2005 • comments

Audiocubes is now offering a complete line of PSP imports, including games and all the official Sony accessories. Most notable however is their pricing: $285 for the standard...Read more

Sandisk today announced the world's first 2GB Memory Stick PRO Duo Card and launched its new high-speed Ultra II Memory Stick PRO Duo Line. The new SanDisk Ultra II Memory Stick PRO Duo family is being offered in three capacities:...

Sandisk intros 2GB Memory Stick Pro Duo, expands Ultra II line

Charles Starrett • February 19 2005 • comments

Sandisk today announced the world's first 2GB Memory Stick PRO Duo Card and launched its new high-speed Ultra II Memory Stick PRO Duo Line. The new SanDisk Ultra...Read more

GameSpot yesterday posted the first official trailer for the PSP version of Spider-Man 2. "In one word, impressive," comments Joystiq. "While the game won’t be the free-roaming deal that the consoles enjoyed, it’ll offer a new storyline, and the ability...

Spider-Man 2 for PSP trailer released

Charles Starrett • February 17 2005 • comments

GameSpot yesterday posted the first official trailer for the PSP version of Spider-Man 2. "In one word, impressive," comments Joystiq. "While the game won’t be the free-roaming deal...Read more

Eidos Interactive today announced details on its PSP launch title Smart Bomb. "The puzzle game follows Michelle Grace, a member of the Bomb Disposal Unit, as she diffuses bombs laid by a global threat," reports Gamespot. "Grace will disarm the...

Smart Bomb puzzle game for PSP shown

Paul Sinclair • February 16 2005 • comments

Eidos Interactive today announced details on its PSP launch title Smart Bomb. "The puzzle game follows Michelle Grace, a member of the Bomb Disposal Unit, as she diffuses...Read more

Sony Pictures today announced that the Academy Award-nominated "House of Flying Daggers" will be released on UMD along side the DVD release on April 19th. The UMD version will be priced at $28.95. Pricing was also set for the four...

Sony announces new UMD movie, clears up pricing

Charles Starrett • February 16 2005 • comments

Sony Pictures today announced that the Academy Award-nominated "House of Flying Daggers" will be released on UMD along side the DVD release on April 19th. The UMD version...Read more

Intec today announced that it is now shipping its complete line of PSP accessories. Offerings include carrying cases, a docking station, and a DC car power adapter. "Intec's goal with the PSP line has always been to make our line-up...

Intec now shipping PSP accessories

Charles Starrett • February 16 2005 • comments

Intec today announced that it is now shipping its complete line of PSP accessories. Offerings include carrying cases, a docking station, and a DC car power adapter. "Intec's...Read more

Total Video Games editor Chris Leyton yesterday posted a review of Sony's PSP. The review is exhaustive at three pages, covering pretty much every aspect of the machine. Leyton writes, "There’s no doubt about it, from the moment you pick...

New PSP review online

Charles Starrett • February 16 2005 • comments

Total Video Games editor Chris Leyton yesterday posted a review of Sony's PSP. The review is exhaustive at three pages, covering pretty much every aspect of the machine....Read more

When Sony recently announced that it would begin offering movies in UMD format the company didn't provide pricing details. Well, Sony said this week that it will also offer UMD movies in Japan at about the same time as the...

UMD format movie pricing to be same as DVDs?

Paul Sinclair • February 15 2005 • comments

When Sony recently announced that it would begin offering movies in UMD format the company didn't provide pricing details. Well, Sony said this week that it will also...Read more

Newly launched site PSPunch is looking for short films to distribute for viewing on PSPs. Their site states they plan to "offer a space for film creators to distribute their work and PSP users to get nifty short films to...

PSPunch seeking short films for PSP

Charles Starrett • February 15 2005 • comments

Newly launched site PSPunch is looking for short films to distribute for viewing on PSPs. Their site states they plan to "offer a space for film creators to...Read more

Ars Technica today linked to a two-part article on the Sony PSP by Gear Live. The first article gives a positive view of the machine, while the second takes a more cynical approach. Both articles are a good (and sometimes...

Gear Live looks at both sides of the PSP

Charles Starrett • February 15 2005 • comments

Ars Technica today linked to a two-part article on the Sony PSP by Gear Live. The first article gives a positive view of the machine, while the second...Read more

Spong News is reporting that the PSP installment of Grand Theft Auto is expected to launch in North America on April 15. This information apparently came from sales people inside Rockstar itself. As previously reported, no details are...

Grand Theft Auto for PSP April 15

Charles Starrett • February 14 2005 • comments

Spong News is reporting that the PSP installment of Grand Theft Auto is expected to launch in North America on April 15. This information apparently came from sales...Read more

CNET Reviews editor David Carnoy says that Sony's PSP is going to steal mindshare and market share from Apple's iPod lineup. "Ever since Sony, after years of MP3 ineptitude, started talking up the PSP as much more than a gaming...

Will the PSP force Apple to raise the iPod ante?

Paul Sinclair • February 13 2005 • comments

CNET Reviews editor David Carnoy says that Sony's PSP is going to steal mindshare and market share from Apple's iPod lineup. "Ever since Sony, after years of MP3...Read more

Nintendo had recently licensed Palm OS based PDA software, while leaving the reasoning behind it a mystery. Nintendo sources have now revealed that it was licensed for use with the V-Pocket trademark, which is rumored to be a complete line...

Nintendo licenses Palm OS for DS to counter PSP

Charles Starrett • February 13 2005 • comments

Nintendo had recently licensed Palm OS based PDA software, while leaving the reasoning behind it a mystery. Nintendo sources have now revealed that it was licensed for use...Read more

Ubisoft confirmed this week that they will be bringing their Lumines puzzle game to US audiences this spring. The company says the US version will include "new enhancements including a quicker loading time and skin changes." "Ubisoft is extremely excited...

Ubisoft confirms Lumines for US

Charles Starrett • February 11 2005 • comments

Ubisoft confirmed this week that they will be bringing their Lumines puzzle game to US audiences this spring. The company says the US version will include "new enhancements...Read more

Sony announced today that the films "Hellboy," "Once Upon a Time in Mexico," "Resident Evil 2," and "XXX" will be made available in mid-April. This release will follow the North American release of the PSP by a couple of weeks,...

Sony announces more movies for PSP

Charles Starrett • February 11 2005 • comments

Sony announced today that the films "Hellboy," "Once Upon a Time in Mexico," "Resident Evil 2," and "XXX" will be made available in mid-April. This release will follow...Read more

iPodlounge Editor-in-Chief Jeremy Horwitz has posted an interesting column on Sony's handling of the North American PSP launch. "Yes, we praised Sony's PlayStation Portable (PSP) after its Japanese release late last year, noting that it was a great value at...

Sony 'drops ball' with PSP pricing

Charles Starrett • February 11 2005 • comments

iPodlounge Editor-in-Chief Jeremy Horwitz has posted an interesting column on Sony's handling of the North American PSP launch. "Yes, we praised Sony's PlayStation Portable (PSP) after its Japanese...Read more

Unlock all characters In single player mode, swing and miss your first two shots. Then hit the ball three times perfectly. If done correctly, all characters will be unlocked. This cheat has been confirmed for the Japanese version only....

Minna No Golf Portable (Hot Shots Golf) Cheats

Charles Starrett • February 11 2005 • comments

Unlock all characters In single player mode, swing and miss your first two shots. Then hit the ball three times perfectly. If done correctly, all characters will be...Read more

IGN today posted a story about Namco's forthcoming Namco Museum and it's use of the PSP's Game Sharing feature. The game will apparently allows a PSP gamer to share via wireless download a playable roster of arcade games with other...

Namco to embrace 'Game Sharing'

Charles Starrett • February 10 2005 • comments

IGN today posted a story about Namco's forthcoming Namco Museum and it's use of the PSP's Game Sharing feature. The game will apparently allows a PSP gamer to...Read more

While no other information is available at this time, one PSP fan at AssemblerGames has posted a photo of an apparent PSP Developer System....

Sony PSP Developer System

Paul Sinclair • February 10 2005 • comments

While no other information is available at this time, one PSP fan at AssemblerGames has posted a photo of an apparent PSP Developer System....Read more

Sony loses about $100 on every PSP it sells in Japan, according to those close to the matter. Each device sells for 19,800 yen and reportedly costs Sony 30,000 yen to make as of right now. "Continuing strong demand will...

Sony losing $100 on every PSP sold

Paul Sinclair • February 9 2005 • comments

Sony loses about $100 on every PSP it sells in Japan, according to those close to the matter. Each device sells for 19,800 yen and reportedly costs Sony...Read more

From the game's main menu, select Password and enter the following passwords: Gives Card No.202 - Saitou Yuu | Elyts Gives Card No.184 - Jehuty | Jehuty Gives Card No.182 - Karen Houjou | Karen Gives Card No.203 - Shibuya...

Metal Gear Acid Cheats

Charles Starrett • February 8 2005 • comments

From the game's main menu, select Password and enter the following passwords: Gives Card No.202 - Saitou Yuu | Elyts Gives Card No.184 - Jehuty | Jehuty Gives...Read more

GameSpot has recieved confirmation from Sony Computer Entertainment America (SCEA) that five of the PSP launch titles will feature online play via the console's built-in 802.11 wireless connectivity. The games to be online are: MLB, 989 Studios NBA, 989 Studios...

Five PSP launch games to be online

Charles Starrett • February 8 2005 • comments

GameSpot has recieved confirmation from Sony Computer Entertainment America (SCEA) that five of the PSP launch titles will feature online play via the console's built-in 802.11 wireless connectivity....Read more

IGN today posted a great gallery of box art for the PSP's launch titles. Of note is the slight change EA has made in the placement of its circular logos (if you're interested in the design aspects of box art,...

PSP launch title box art gallery

Charles Starrett • February 7 2005 • comments

IGN today posted a great gallery of box art for the PSP's launch titles. Of note is the slight change EA has made in the placement of its...Read more

Representatives from Ignition today confirmed for those eagerly awaiting Archer Maclean's innovative puzzle game that Mercury is still on track to meet its original release plans for shipment near the time of the PSP launch. Maclean himself had said that...

Mercury still on track for March release

Charles Starrett • February 7 2005 • comments

Representatives from Ignition today confirmed for those eagerly awaiting Archer Maclean's innovative puzzle game that Mercury is still on track to meet its original release plans for shipment...Read more

Shadow In Arcade Mode Highlight "?" and press start 5 Times then press any P or K Oboro Bishamon In all Modes highlight Bishamon, Hold Start and press any P or K Marionette In Arcade Mode Highlight "?" and press...

Vampire (Darkstalkers) Chronicle: The Chaos Tower Cheats

Charles Starrett • February 7 2005 • comments

Shadow In Arcade Mode Highlight "?" and press start 5 Times then press any P or K Oboro Bishamon In all Modes highlight Bishamon, Hold Start and press...Read more

Sony has released the list of launch titles that will be available along side the new console March 24. Notable titles include Ridge Racer, Twisted Metal: Head On, and FIFA 2005. Continue reading to see the complete list....

PSP launch games announced

Charles Starrett • February 3 2005 • comments

Sony has released the list of launch titles that will be available along side the new console March 24. Notable titles include Ridge Racer, Twisted Metal: Head On,...Read more

Sony announced the official details for the North American launch of it's PSP console. The console will be available March 24 at various retailers. It will be available only in the form of the PSP Value Pack, including the console,...

Sony sets official launch details in US

Charles Starrett • February 3 2005 • comments

Sony announced the official details for the North American launch of it's PSP console. The console will be available March 24 at various retailers. It will be available...Read more

Level Select Once you 100% beat the game, start a new game with the name FLUWDEAR The level select option will then be available. This cheat has been confirmed for the Japanese version only....

Spider-Man 2 Cheats

Charles Starrett • February 1 2005 • comments

Level Select Once you 100% beat the game, start a new game with the name FLUWDEAR The level select option will then be available. This cheat has been...Read more

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