Sony PSP March 2005

The PSPs Around The World Gallery is an open, registration-free photo gallery where PSP owners from across the globe can come to share photos of their PSPs and share some of their culture, personality, and creativity at the same time....

PSPworld announces PSPs Around The World Gallery and Photo Contest

Charles Starrett • March 31 2005 • comments

The PSPs Around The World Gallery is an open, registration-free photo gallery where PSP owners from across the globe can come to share photos of their PSPs and...Read more

Twisted Metal: Head On is a demolition derby on a global scale, and is SCEA's first portable installment of the Twisted Metal series. Players choose from a cast of characters to try and win the Twisted Metal tournament. The game...

Twisted Metal: Head On

Charles Starrett • March 31 2005 • comments

Twisted Metal: Head On is a demolition derby on a global scale, and is SCEA's first portable installment of the Twisted Metal series. Players choose from a cast...Read more

One week after the PSP was launched in the United States, American Technology Research found that only 50 of 150 stores surveyed nationally in the last two days were sold out. Another 15 stores had three or fewer units left....

PSP sales 'solid, not spectacular'

Charles Starrett • March 31 2005 • comments

One week after the PSP was launched in the United States, American Technology Research found that only 50 of 150 stores surveyed nationally in the last two days...Read more

Moritz Post has developed a Java version of the PSP game Lumines.Sony Style has the Image Converter 2 Software for the PSP available for $19.99.Tonight's (3/30) episode of the animated series "South Park" prominently featured the Sony PSP.Want to read...

Bonus Points: Lumines, Image Converter 2, South Park, RSS Feeds

Charles Starrett • March 31 2005 • comments

Moritz Post has developed a Java version of the PSP game Lumines.Sony Style has the Image Converter 2 Software for the PSP available for $19.99.Tonight's (3/30) episode of...Read more

Sony's "POV" (point of view) television commercial for the PSP has finally made its way online. The 60-second TV spot, created by marketing firm TBWA\Chiat\Day, features the hit song "Take Me Out" by Franz Ferdinand. "POV opens in the factory...

Sony PSP television ad posted online

Paul Sinclair • March 30 2005 • comments

Sony's "POV" (point of view) television commercial for the PSP has finally made its way online. The 60-second TV spot, created by marketing firm TBWA\Chiat\Day, features the hit...Read more

PSPworld is proud to announce that Julie Chassey (known as "HollywoodTX" on the site) is our winner of the "Why I Deserve a PSP" contest! We had many deserving entries, but in the end we left it up to our...

PSPworld announces winner of 'Why I deserve a PSP' contest

Paul Sinclair • March 30 2005 • comments

PSPworld is proud to announce that Julie Chassey (known as "HollywoodTX" on the site) is our winner of the "Why I Deserve a PSP" contest! We had many...Read more

Information Appliance Associates has announced the release of PocketMac for PSP, a tool for syncing data between your Mac and PSP. The software features a patent-pending process for syncing contacts as image files as well as support for iTunes and...

PocketMac for PSP announced

Charles Starrett • March 30 2005 • comments

Information Appliance Associates has announced the release of PocketMac for PSP, a tool for syncing data between your Mac and PSP. The software features a patent-pending process for...Read more

Disney today announced new details about its upcoming game, The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe, for PSP. UK developer Traveller's Tales is currently creating the PSP title. In the game, players enter the world of...

PSP: The Chronicles of Narnia Details

Charles Starrett • March 30 2005 • comments

Disney today announced new details about its upcoming game, The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe, for PSP. UK developer Traveller's Tales is currently...Read more

Those with weak stomachs should avert their eyes now. Seth Fogie of Informit.com has dismantled his PSP to see what makes the device tick. His step-by-step guide (with photos) shows anyone crazy enough how to take apart their PSP. "Now,...

PSP teardown guide posted

Paul Sinclair • March 29 2005 • comments

Those with weak stomachs should avert their eyes now. Seth Fogie of Informit.com has dismantled his PSP to see what makes the device tick. His step-by-step guide (with...Read more

Following the overwhelming response we recieved to our "Why you deserve a PSP" contest, we are having a tough time choosing a winner. We are having such a hard time, in fact, that we have decided to let our readers...

Help PSPworld pick its PSP winner

Charles Starrett • March 29 2005 • comments

Following the overwhelming response we recieved to our "Why you deserve a PSP" contest, we are having a tough time choosing a winner. We are having such a...Read more

Lifepod today announced its Quick Draw case for the PSP, part of a new line called Urban Camouflage. The Quick Draw is available in several different colors and features a padded compartment for the PSP, and pockets for the accessories...

Lifepod introduces Quick Draw for PSP

Charles Starrett • March 29 2005 • comments

Lifepod today announced its Quick Draw case for the PSP, part of a new line called Urban Camouflage. The Quick Draw is available in several different colors and...Read more

In an interview with CNN, the president of Electronic Arts said that a Command & Conquer game will appear on the PSP before the end of the year. "I'm prepared to make the necessary move. I've always wanted to play...

Command & Conquer coming to PSP

Paul Sinclair • March 29 2005 • comments

In an interview with CNN, the president of Electronic Arts said that a Command & Conquer game will appear on the PSP before the end of the year....Read more

Need For Speed Underground Rivals is the first PSP installment of EA's racing series. In NFSUR, you become a street racer in the tuner racing scene. The game features several diiferent game modes including two multiplayer modes: One for adhoc...

Need For Speed Underground Rivals

Charles Starrett • March 28 2005 • comments

Need For Speed Underground Rivals is the first PSP installment of EA's racing series. In NFSUR, you become a street racer in the tuner racing scene. The game...Read more

Want to read eBooks on your PSP? Here's how to do it.Russel Beattie has posted a video and his thoughts on the PSP's Cross Media Bar (XMB) user interface.Time has posted its first look at the PSP.Sony has been...

Bonus Points: eBooks, XMB, Time, PS2 suit, Man vs. Woman

Paul Sinclair • March 28 2005 • comments

Want to read eBooks on your PSP? Here's how to do it.Russel Beattie has posted a video and his thoughts on the PSP's Cross Media Bar (XMB)...Read more

One of the most-asked questions here at PSPworld is how to change the background image on the PSP. Well, as of right now there is no easy way. The background image changes shades depending on the current month. For instance,...

How do you change the PSP background color?

Paul Sinclair • March 28 2005 • comments

One of the most-asked questions here at PSPworld is how to change the background image on the PSP. Well, as of right now there is no easy way....Read more

Mad Catz announced today that its full line of accessories for the PSP is now available at retail and online stores. The complete line consists of eleven Mad Catz accessory bundles, ranging in price from $9.99 to $49.99. "The PSP...

Mad Catz PSP accessories now available

Charles Starrett • March 28 2005 • comments

Mad Catz announced today that its full line of accessories for the PSP is now available at retail and online stores. The complete line consists of eleven Mad...Read more

South Korea will be the first country to have PSPs shipped with web browser software, KT spokeswoman Nam Yoon-soo said in an interview. Although South Korea won't have their official PSP launch until May 3, when they do ship users...

South Korean PSP to ship with web browser

Charles Starrett • March 28 2005 • comments

South Korea will be the first country to have PSPs shipped with web browser software, KT spokeswoman Nam Yoon-soo said in an interview. Although South Korea won't have...Read more

Sony has responded to the widespread reports of dead pixel issues, stating that defective units can be exchanged. A Sony representative told GameSpot that affected PSP owners should use their PSP "for a week or two" to see if the...

Sony responds to pixel problems; Exchanges offered

Paul Sinclair • March 27 2005 • comments

Sony has responded to the widespread reports of dead pixel issues, stating that defective units can be exchanged. A Sony representative told GameSpot that affected PSP owners should...Read more

Some clever PSP owners have figured out that the downloadable content section in Wipeout Pure, which takes advantage of the device's WiFi support, is actually a very basic mobile web browser. With some DNS server changes and other hacking, they...

PSP web browser uncovered

Paul Sinclair • March 27 2005 • comments

Some clever PSP owners have figured out that the downloadable content section in Wipeout Pure, which takes advantage of the device's WiFi support, is actually a very basic...Read more

Evolution Vinyl Works today announced its Game Console Stickers line for the PSP. All of the printed stickers feature 1440 dpi images printed on cast vinyl then covered with a laminate finish. The stickers use a removable, residue-free adhesive. Non-printed...

Evolution Vinyl Works debuts skins for the PSP

Charles Starrett • March 27 2005 • comments

Evolution Vinyl Works today announced its Game Console Stickers line for the PSP. All of the printed stickers feature 1440 dpi images printed on cast vinyl then covered...Read more

Wired writer Regina Lynn contemplates whether the PSP could be a boon to the mobile porn industry. Dave Zatz has updated his TiVo To Go guide to include instructions for moving your recorded TiVo content over to your PSP. Jon...

Bonus Points: PSPorn, TiVo, Best Buy, NBA

Paul Sinclair • March 25 2005 • comments

Wired writer Regina Lynn contemplates whether the PSP could be a boon to the mobile porn industry. Dave Zatz has updated his TiVo To Go guide to include...Read more

Every once in a while, you can find a jem at the Wal-Mart check out counter. Such is the case with Pelican Accessories' Face Armor & Disc Jackets for PSP. The Face Armor is one of the first entries into...

Pelican Face Armor & Disc Jackets for PSP

Charles Starrett • March 25 2005 • comments

Every once in a while, you can find a jem at the Wal-Mart check out counter. Such is the case with Pelican Accessories' Face Armor & Disc Jackets...Read more

Results are in from the weekend poll on the question " What game platform do you currently play?" 38.1 percent of readers own a Playstation 2. Tied at 19 percent were the Nintendo offerings GameCube and the Game Boy Advance....

Weekend Poll Results

Charles Starrett • March 25 2005 • comments

Results are in from the weekend poll on the question " What game platform do you currently play?" 38.1 percent of readers own a Playstation 2. Tied at...Read more

Lumines is a fast-paced game involving the placement of squares made of different colored blocks (never more than two colors at a time) into stacks. You rotate the suqares using the right-side buttons, trying to create squares of a solid...

Lumines

Charles Starrett • March 25 2005 • comments

Lumines is a fast-paced game involving the placement of squares made of different colored blocks (never more than two colors at a time) into stacks. You rotate the...Read more

For those paying attention to the back of your new PSP games, most of them sport a region-coding number (US is region one). Now that the US games are finally out, it's officially been tested and confirmed that PSP games...

PSP games region-free, UMD movies locked

Charles Starrett • March 25 2005 • comments

For those paying attention to the back of your new PSP games, most of them sport a region-coding number (US is region one). Now that the US games...Read more

From Software plans to release a new utility game called Adventure Player, which will let gamers create an adventure game on their PC and play it on the road with their PSP. "Playing a user-created adventure game on the PSP...

Create your own PSP game

Paul Sinclair • March 25 2005 • comments

From Software plans to release a new utility game called Adventure Player, which will let gamers create an adventure game on their PC and play it on the...Read more

29 Guide offers free downloads of PSP format shorts.PSPworld reader James has found a new use for empty Altoids tins — as Sony UMD cases.Shares of Sony had their biggest gain in two weeks on expectations the company will...

Bonus Points: Free Movies, Altoids, Sony Stock, Stolen PSP

Charles Starrett • March 24 2005 • comments

29 Guide offers free downloads of PSP format shorts.PSPworld reader James has found a new use for empty Altoids tins — as Sony UMD cases.Shares of Sony...Read more

J. River Media Center software, a multimedia application for organizing and playing digital music, photos and video files, now provides support for the PSP. A special beta release of Media Center 11.0 was made available today that allows users to...

J. River announces media software for PSP

Charles Starrett • March 24 2005 • comments

J. River Media Center software, a multimedia application for organizing and playing digital music, photos and video files, now provides support for the PSP. A special beta release...Read more

Just like the Japanese version late last year, reports are beginning to spring up about PSPs with dead pixels. Numerous PSP owners are reporting problems ranging from one or two bad pixels to cluster failures (a horizonal or vertical line...

Pixel problems plague first batch of PSPs

Paul Sinclair • March 24 2005 • comments

Just like the Japanese version late last year, reports are beginning to spring up about PSPs with dead pixels. Numerous PSP owners are reporting problems ranging from one...Read more

BestBuy.com has the Sony PSP Handheld available for ordering at $249.99. A $20 off $200 coupon takes the price down to $229.99. Add $6 for shipping and you can get your PSP for $235.99. Deal expires April 9....

Sony PSP only $235.99 shipped at Best Buy online

Charles Starrett • March 24 2005 • comments

BestBuy.com has the Sony PSP Handheld available for ordering at $249.99. A $20 off $200 coupon takes the price down to $229.99. Add $6 for shipping and you...Read more

The PSP should hold its pricing in the competitive holiday season due to high demand, according to Sony Computer Entertainment America President and Chief Executive Kaz Hirai. Despite possible competition from a new Xbox console, Sony plans on keeping pricing...

PSP pricing to remain steady through holidays

Charles Starrett • March 24 2005 • comments

The PSP should hold its pricing in the competitive holiday season due to high demand, according to Sony Computer Entertainment America President and Chief Executive Kaz Hirai. Despite...Read more

Hundreds of game enthusiasts lined up yesterday in the cold and rain at the Sony launch events in New York City and San Francisco. Celebrity host Carson Daly, DJ Danger Mouse, and Sony Computer Entertainment America president Kaz Hirai kicked...

Gamers wait hours to be first in line for PSPs

Paul Sinclair • March 24 2005 • comments

Hundreds of game enthusiasts lined up yesterday in the cold and rain at the Sony launch events in New York City and San Francisco. Celebrity host Carson Daly,...Read more

Man steals 12 PSP Value Packs, still at large.Selling a 1988 Volvo 744 Turbo for a PSP: Priceless.The Chicago Tribune has a fairly extensive article on games for the Sony PSP.Business 2.0 reports that Apple Computer CEO Steve Jobs...

Bonus Points: PSP theft, Car-for-PSP, Games, Steve Jobs

Charles Starrett • March 24 2005 • comments

Man steals 12 PSP Value Packs, still at large.Selling a 1988 Volvo 744 Turbo for a PSP: Priceless.The Chicago Tribune has a fairly extensive article on games...Read more

Nullriver software earlier this week updated thier PSPware software for Mac to version 1.5. PSPWare 1.5 adds improved QuickTime movie conversion support, faster syncing, more accurate sync progress display, drag and drop support, automatic software update notification and other enhancements....

Nullriver updates PSPware to version 1.5

Charles Starrett • March 24 2005 • comments

Nullriver software earlier this week updated thier PSPware software for Mac to version 1.5. PSPWare 1.5 adds improved QuickTime movie conversion support, faster syncing, more accurate sync progress...Read more

Sony last night quietly released a network update for the Japanese PSP. The download requires at least 14MB of free Memory Stick space. It can be installed directly, using the Firmware update option on the PSP, or by downloading the...

Japanese PSP software update released

Charles Starrett • March 24 2005 • comments

Sony last night quietly released a network update for the Japanese PSP. The download requires at least 14MB of free Memory Stick space. It can be installed directly,...Read more

Sony has brought online a third official PSP site, along with a new sister site to help you get the most out of the multimedia functions of the PSP. Both sites were developed with Flash by LA-based ad agency Zugara,...

Sony launches two interactive PSP sites

Charles Starrett • March 24 2005 • comments

Sony has brought online a third official PSP site, along with a new sister site to help you get the most out of the multimedia functions of the...Read more

Cases and protectors come in all sizes, and the previous few weeks of announced PSP accessories prove it. With options ranging from metal to leather to silicone, the PSP buyer already has quite a few options to choose from. The...

Brando PSP Clip Case

Paul Sinclair • March 24 2005 • comments

Cases and protectors come in all sizes, and the previous few weeks of announced PSP accessories prove it. With options ranging from metal to leather to silicone, the...Read more

While PSPworld has had a Japanese version of the PSP for some time, we can now sit it aside as we have just returned from picking up our U.S. PSPs. We won't be posting our impressions or a review since...

It's here: The PSP arrives in the U.S.

Paul Sinclair • March 24 2005 • comments

While PSPworld has had a Japanese version of the PSP for some time, we can now sit it aside as we have just returned from picking up our...Read more

The PSP will be rolled out on the east coast in approximately five hours. Retailers are bracing for massive demand for the device. "We will have 1 million units on store shelves starting tonight, and expect them to sell very...

The PSP waiting game

Paul Sinclair • March 23 2005 • comments

The PSP will be rolled out on the east coast in approximately five hours. Retailers are bracing for massive demand for the device. "We will have 1 million...Read more

For those of you out there just trying to pass the final hours until the midnight launch, we thought you'd appreciate some reading (plus, we were trying to keep ourselves occupied). Here's a fairly definitive list of reviews of the...

Mega PSP review roundup [updated]

Paul Sinclair • March 23 2005 • comments

For those of you out there just trying to pass the final hours until the midnight launch, we thought you'd appreciate some reading (plus, we were trying to...Read more

In an interview with 1up.com, Sega Studio USA Game Design Section Manager Takashi Iizuka let slip that a new Sonic adventure will be heading to the PSP in 2005. No title, release date, or other information was given. "In order...

Sonic rolls onto PSP in 2005

Charles Starrett • March 23 2005 • comments

In an interview with 1up.com, Sega Studio USA Game Design Section Manager Takashi Iizuka let slip that a new Sonic adventure will be heading to the PSP in...Read more

Activision today announced it's now shipping Tony Hawk Underground 2 Remix and Spider-Man 2 the game for the Sony PSP. Tony Hawk's Underground 2 Remix was developed by Shaba Games and is rated "T" for Teen. Spider-Man 2 the game...

Tony Hawk, Spider-Man 2 for PSP now shipping

Charles Starrett • March 23 2005 • comments

Activision today announced it's now shipping Tony Hawk Underground 2 Remix and Spider-Man 2 the game for the Sony PSP. Tony Hawk's Underground 2 Remix was developed by...Read more

The PlayStation Portable (PSP) was introduced on May 13, 2003 at the E3 video game conference. Nearly two years later, it's ready to take over the mobile gaming market. The PSP is the first portable system from Sony, which has...

PSP 101: Everything you need to know about the PlayStation Portable

Paul Sinclair • March 23 2005 • comments

The PlayStation Portable (PSP) was introduced on May 13, 2003 at the E3 video game conference. Nearly two years later, it's ready to take over the mobile gaming...Read more

Three new Sony Style stores will open this week at Westfield Valley Fair Mall in San Jose, CA; Fashion Valley Mall in San Diego, CA; and Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg, IL.G4techTV has announced the "The PSP Show," which will...

Bonus Points: Sony Style, The PSP Show, X-Ray PSP, Wired

Paul Sinclair • March 22 2005 • comments

Three new Sony Style stores will open this week at Westfield Valley Fair Mall in San Jose, CA; Fashion Valley Mall in San Diego, CA; and Woodfield...Read more

Infinite turbo Enter "NozBoost" as a case-sensitive code. Maximum speed Enter "GottaBDShoes" as a case-sensitive code. Maximum catch Enter "MagnetHands" as a case-sensitive code. Maximum tackle Enter "BlastTackle" as a case-sensitive code. Weak Jumping and O-moves Enter "CementShoes" as a...

NFL Street 2 Unleashed Cheats

Charles Starrett • March 22 2005 • comments

Infinite turbo Enter "NozBoost" as a case-sensitive code. Maximum speed Enter "GottaBDShoes" as a case-sensitive code. Maximum catch Enter "MagnetHands" as a case-sensitive code. Maximum tackle Enter "BlastTackle"...Read more

Boss Cars Some race events are listed as "Boss Race" in the event description. Win that event on the gold difficulty setting to be awarded that Boss' car. When you win a Boss car, it will appear in the Pocket...

Need For Speed: Underground Rivals Cheats

Charles Starrett • March 22 2005 • comments

Boss Cars Some race events are listed as "Boss Race" in the event description. Win that event on the gold difficulty setting to be awarded that Boss' car....Read more

Trading When in a tournament or franchise, do not trade in that trade in the home screen. The teams will not take your players, but in the home screen they will take anything. (Via CCC)...

NBA Cheats

Charles Starrett • March 22 2005 • comments

Trading When in a tournament or franchise, do not trade in that trade in the home screen. The teams will not take your players, but in the home...Read more

Reuters is reporting that the NBA today signed multi-year deals with five different game publishers. This is refreshing to see after the recent single-publisher deals inked by the NFL and the MLB. Electronic Arts, Take-Two Interactive, Midway Games, Sony and...

NBA signs new deals with five publishers

Charles Starrett • March 22 2005 • comments

Reuters is reporting that the NBA today signed multi-year deals with five different game publishers. This is refreshing to see after the recent single-publisher deals inked by the...Read more

Namco has announced that in honor of the yellow one's 25th anniversary they will be releasing Pac-Man World 3 this fall on the PSP. "Like all of us, Pac-Man has evolved over the years, changing with the times," said Toru...

Pac-Man World 3 coming to PSP

Charles Starrett • March 22 2005 • comments

Namco has announced that in honor of the yellow one's 25th anniversary they will be releasing Pac-Man World 3 this fall on the PSP. "Like all of us,...Read more

Amazon.com has added its first batch of UMD movies for the PSP. The online retailer currently has five movies — four of which are priced at only $13.97. These low-priced UMDs include: "Hellboy (Director's Cut)," "Resident Evil: Apocalypse," "XXX," and...

Amazon offers cheap UMD movies for PSP

Paul Sinclair • March 22 2005 • comments

Amazon.com has added its first batch of UMD movies for the PSP. The online retailer currently has five movies — four of which are priced at only $13.97....Read more

Konami yesterday announced it is now shipping Metal Gear Acid to stores nationwide. The game is available exclusively for the PSP handheld system at a price of $39.99 and is rated "M" for Mature by the ESRB. “Creating a Metal...

Konami ships Metal Gear Acid

Charles Starrett • March 22 2005 • comments

Konami yesterday announced it is now shipping Metal Gear Acid to stores nationwide. The game is available exclusively for the PSP handheld system at a price of $39.99...Read more

Sony Online Entertainment (SOE) today announced that Untold Legends: Brotherhood of the Blade is now shipping will be in retail stores tomorrow. Developed from the ground-up specifically for the PSP by SOE, Untold Legends: Brotherhood of the Blade is the...

Untold Legends: Brotherhood of the Blade now shipping

Paul Sinclair • March 22 2005 • comments

Sony Online Entertainment (SOE) today announced that Untold Legends: Brotherhood of the Blade is now shipping will be in retail stores tomorrow. Developed from the ground-up specifically for...Read more

In an evening financial conference call with press and analysts on Monday, said that it plans to release 15 titles for the PSP in 2005. It is not clear whether EA's six launch games (some of which have been delayed...

EA to release 15 games for PSP this year

Paul Sinclair • March 21 2005 • comments

In an evening financial conference call with press and analysts on Monday, said that it plans to release 15 titles for the PSP in 2005. It is not...Read more

Sony Computer Entertainment America has announced that it will team up with Carson Daly on March 23 to host a launch party for the midnight opening of the Sony Style Store in New York City (located at 550 Madison Avenue)....

NYC Sony Store to hold midnight PSP launch event

Paul Sinclair • March 21 2005 • comments

Sony Computer Entertainment America has announced that it will team up with Carson Daly on March 23 to host a launch party for the midnight opening of the...Read more

CNN today posted its review of the PSP. The piece is written by Sid Lipsey, and to say he seems to like the PSP would be quite an understatement. He showers the gadget with glowing remarks, and compares the possible...

CNN praises the PSP

Charles Starrett • March 21 2005 • comments

CNN today posted its review of the PSP. The piece is written by Sid Lipsey, and to say he seems to like the PSP would be quite an...Read more

Toy Wishes magazine picks the PSP as one of the "The Top 12 Sizzling Toys of Summer." Disney Interactive announced that Traveller's Tales, based in the UK, will be producing the forthcoming PSP title The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion,...

Bonus Points: Hot list, Narnia, PSP name

Charles Starrett • March 21 2005 • comments

Toy Wishes magazine picks the PSP as one of the "The Top 12 Sizzling Toys of Summer." Disney Interactive announced that Traveller's Tales, based in the UK, will...Read more

CNET News.com today posted an article on the PSP's placement in the market as a "multimedia device." The article discusses in depth the possibilities the PSP offers in terms of functionality. It also discusses the limitation of Memory Stick storage...

Sony PSP: Convergence Device?

Charles Starrett • March 21 2005 • comments

CNET News.com today posted an article on the PSP's placement in the market as a "multimedia device." The article discusses in depth the possibilities the PSP offers in...Read more

Kotaku has a story on an extra fee placed on the PSP in the state of California. Under Cali's Electronic Waste Recycling Act, which went into effect July 1, 2004, all devices that have an LCD that is 4-inches (diagonally)...

PSP gets taxed in California

Charles Starrett • March 21 2005 • comments

Kotaku has a story on an extra fee placed on the PSP in the state of California. Under Cali's Electronic Waste Recycling Act, which went into effect July...Read more

IGN has posted a "PSP Movie Heaven" page featuring gameplay video from six launch games and the "Spider-Man 2" movie. Flying Omelette has a humorous "Video Game Glossary" online for your enjoyment. Highlight terms include "The Law of Crazy...

Bonus Points: Movie heaven, Gaming Glossary, PSP vs. DS

Charles Starrett • March 21 2005 • comments

IGN has posted a "PSP Movie Heaven" page featuring gameplay video from six launch games and the "Spider-Man 2" movie. Flying Omelette has a humorous "Video Game...Read more

Games Industry on Friday posted an interview with Shinji Hashimoto, the producer behind "Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children" who is also involved with the development of Kingdom Hearts 2. Although he speaks about both projects, the interview focuses more on...

Hashimoto speaks about Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children

Charles Starrett • March 21 2005 • comments

Games Industry on Friday posted an interview with Shinji Hashimoto, the producer behind "Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children" who is also involved with the development of Kingdom Hearts...Read more

PSP Video 9 is a free Windows application for the PSP that converts and manages videos. The software can convert video files such as as AVI and MPEG into files the PSP can play, as well as copy the files...

PSPcasting with PSP Video 9

Paul Sinclair • March 21 2005 • comments

PSP Video 9 is a free Windows application for the PSP that converts and manages videos. The software can convert video files such as as AVI and MPEG...Read more

GameFly today announced that it plans to carry all available titles for the March 24th launch of Sony's new PSP. "We've seen a surge in traffic to our PSP page on the GameFly Web site," said Jung Suh, co-founder and...

GameFly to offer PSP rentals

Paul Sinclair • March 21 2005 • comments

GameFly today announced that it plans to carry all available titles for the March 24th launch of Sony's new PSP. "We've seen a surge in traffic to our...Read more

Unlockables and codes for Twisted Metal: Head-On. Invincibility While playing a game, press Right, Left, Down, Up, L + R. Note: This code cannot be enabled in multi-player or online modes. Infinite weapons While playing a game, press Triangle(2), Down(2),...

Twisted Metal: Head-On Cheats

Charles Starrett • March 21 2005 • comments

Unlockables and codes for Twisted Metal: Head-On. Invincibility While playing a game, press Right, Left, Down, Up, L + R. Note: This code cannot be enabled in multi-player...Read more

While an official release date hasn't yet been announced, Colin McRae Rally 2005 will make its way to the PSP before the end of the summer. We've collected 10 new screenshots from the title, all of which can be viewed...

Colin McRae Rally 2005 for PSP screens

Paul Sinclair • March 21 2005 • comments

While an official release date hasn't yet been announced, Colin McRae Rally 2005 will make its way to the PSP before the end of the summer. We've collected...Read more

In early January (right before PSPworld's launch), Nyko Technologies announced two innovative products for the PSP — both which will charge the Sony device three times before needing to be recharged themselves. The Theater Experience is a stylish and compact...

Nyko Theater Experience, Charger Case for PSP

Paul Sinclair • March 21 2005 • comments

In early January (right before PSPworld's launch), Nyko Technologies announced two innovative products for the PSP — both which will charge the Sony device three times before needing...Read more

Sony has confirmed that it will be opening its Metreon PlayStation store in San Francisco late Wednesday night to begin selling the PSP at midnight. In a note to PlayStation Underground members, Sony said the store will offer the PSP...

Sony to hold midnight PSP launch event in San Francisco

Paul Sinclair • March 20 2005 • comments

Sony has confirmed that it will be opening its Metreon PlayStation store in San Francisco late Wednesday night to begin selling the PSP at midnight. In a note...Read more

Cheat mode At the unlockables screen, press Circle to enter the cheats menu. Then, enter "SHOENLOC" as a code. Better framerate To increase the framerate and make the game run smoother, set the gamespeed to 0. This will slow the...

Gretzky NHL Cheats

Charles Starrett • March 20 2005 • comments

Cheat mode At the unlockables screen, press Circle to enter the cheats menu. Then, enter "SHOENLOC" as a code. Better framerate To increase the framerate and make the...Read more

More of the same from the mainstream press. Rob Pegoraro of The Washington Post says the PSP is a "peerless" portable gaming device that combines "sharp graphics, deep game play and easy online connectivity" but as a multimedia gadget it's...

Washington Post: PSP 'peerless' for games, 'dud' for media

Paul Sinclair • March 19 2005 • comments

More of the same from the mainstream press. Rob Pegoraro of The Washington Post says the PSP is a "peerless" portable gaming device that combines "sharp graphics, deep...Read more

IGN yesterday posted a story regarding the delay of several expected launch titles, including FIFA Soccer and Mercury. Out of the 25 expected titles, only 19 of them are actually going to make an appearance by next Thursday. Continue reading...

PSP launch titles delayed

Charles Starrett • March 19 2005 • comments

IGN yesterday posted a story regarding the delay of several expected launch titles, including FIFA Soccer and Mercury. Out of the 25 expected titles, only 19 of them...Read more

This week's poll concerns current-generation platforms. Which consoles do you already own and play? Obviously we'll all be PSP owners in a few days, but what are you playing right now? Are you a straight Playstaion gamer, or do you...

Weekend Poll: current platforms

Charles Starrett • March 19 2005 • comments

This week's poll concerns current-generation platforms. Which consoles do you already own and play? Obviously we'll all be PSP owners in a few days, but what are you...Read more

Reuters reports that the PSP is selling well on London's "grey market", Tottenham Court Road. Apparently the release of the PSP at different times in different parts of the world has created a thriving underground market. Only one store displays...

PSP on the 'grey market' in London

Charles Starrett • March 18 2005 • comments

Reuters reports that the PSP is selling well on London's "grey market", Tottenham Court Road. Apparently the release of the PSP at different times in different parts of...Read more

Decal Girl today announced the release of their removable vinyl "skin" kits for the Sony PSP. Beginning with vinyl and a removable adhesive, the skins are produced using a 6-color, UV resistant digital printing process. Once printed, they're covered with...

Decal Girl offers skins for the PSP

Charles Starrett • March 18 2005 • comments

Decal Girl today announced the release of their removable vinyl "skin" kits for the Sony PSP. Beginning with vinyl and a removable adhesive, the skins are produced using...Read more

Sony Computer Entertainment America has announced PSP Radio, a new radio program dedicated to the PSP. The radio show will be hosted by Carson Daly and will bring PSP-themed content to "listeners in key urban markets during evening drive times,"...

PSP Radio hitting the airwaves March 28

Paul Sinclair • March 18 2005 • comments

Sony Computer Entertainment America has announced PSP Radio, a new radio program dedicated to the PSP. The radio show will be hosted by Carson Daly and will bring...Read more

In addition to PSP television spots, Sony is in the midst of launching a major outdoor marketing campaign for the device. PSPworld has learned that buses, subway terminals, sidewalks and billboards are being plastered with images of the PSP in...

Sony to launch major outdoor PSP marketing blitz

Paul Sinclair • March 18 2005 • comments

In addition to PSP television spots, Sony is in the midst of launching a major outdoor marketing campaign for the device. PSPworld has learned that buses, subway terminals,...Read more

PC Magazine's Matthew Sarrel echoes what many reviewers are saying about the PSP — its gaming is spectacular, but its multimedia capabilities lack. "Those in the target demographic have eagerly awaited its arrival. And even people other than 15-to-25-year-old males...

PC Mag: Music, Movie playback 'disappointing'

Paul Sinclair • March 17 2005 • comments

PC Magazine's Matthew Sarrel echoes what many reviewers are saying about the PSP — its gaming is spectacular, but its multimedia capabilities lack. "Those in the target demographic...Read more

Why do you deserve a PSP? Are you a humble, hard-working member of society? Do you help your community by volunteering? Did you drop your last one in a pint of Bass, or did you simply spend your PSP fund...

PSPworld announces the 'Why you deserve a PSP' free PSP contest

Charles Starrett • March 17 2005 • comments

Why do you deserve a PSP? Are you a humble, hard-working member of society? Do you help your community by volunteering? Did you drop your last one in...Read more

Activision today released some new screenshots of Spider-Man 2 for the PSP. They have Spidey web swinging, crime frighting, and also show the train showdown with Doctor Octopus. Continue reading to see the rest of the gallery....

New Spider-Man 2 Screenshots

Charles Starrett • March 17 2005 • comments

Activision today released some new screenshots of Spider-Man 2 for the PSP. They have Spidey web swinging, crime frighting, and also show the train showdown with Doctor Octopus....Read more

Results from the weekend poll on the question "How many games are you getting on launch day?" are in. 57.1 percent of the voters are planning on purchasing three games on launch day. 28.6 percent of you plan on being...

Weekend Poll results

Charles Starrett • March 17 2005 • comments

Results from the weekend poll on the question "How many games are you getting on launch day?" are in. 57.1 percent of the voters are planning on purchasing...Read more

Ubisoft today announced it will be releasing five games for the PSP during the fiscal year 2005-2006. The information comes from a financial statement in which Ubisoft revised it's prospects for both the 2004-2005 and 2005-2006 fiscal years. Since it's...

Ubisoft bringing five new games to PSP in 2005

Charles Starrett • March 17 2005 • comments

Ubisoft today announced it will be releasing five games for the PSP during the fiscal year 2005-2006. The information comes from a financial statement in which Ubisoft revised...Read more

Today's USA Today contains an article highlighting the preparation for the PSP's North American launch. The article confirms reports PSPworld had gathered that Best Buy stores across the country will be opening at 8 A.M to celebrate the launch. "We...

USA Today reports Sony is 'ready to roll' on launch day

Charles Starrett • March 17 2005 • comments

Today's USA Today contains an article highlighting the preparation for the PSP's North American launch. The article confirms reports PSPworld had gathered that Best Buy stores across the...Read more

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