Sony PSP May 2005

The wireless weblog recently posted a story on how they were successful in getting a PSP to connect to the internet using a JunxionBox Wi-Fi to cellular gateway appliance. The JunxionBox uses cellular networks to connect to the internet and...

PSP online through cellular

Charles Starrett • May 31 2005 • 1 comments

The wireless weblog recently posted a story on how they were successful in getting a PSP to connect to the internet using a JunxionBox Wi-Fi to cellular gateway...Read more

Wireless Week has an interesting article on the prospects of using the PSP as a Voice over IP (VoIP) device. VoIP technology allows users to place normal phone calls over an internet connection - the technology is available now for...

Wireless VoIP on PSP

Charles Starrett • May 31 2005 • 0 comments

Wireless Week has an interesting article on the prospects of using the PSP as a Voice over IP (VoIP) device. VoIP technology allows users to place normal phone...Read more

Hot Shots Golf: Open Tee represents the fifth installment in the Hot Shots franchise and the first for a portable system. The series has always been known for it’s fun, vibrant gameplay and easy to learn controls. Because of this,...

Hot Shots Golf: Open Tee

Charles Starrett • May 31 2005 • 0 comments

Hot Shots Golf: Open Tee represents the fifth installment in the Hot Shots franchise and the first for a portable system. The series has always been known for...Read more

Logitech impressed us quite a bit with their first PSP accessory. Now they're back with another, the PlayGear Amp. We were very excited to find out what the system could do.

Logitech PlayGear Amp

Charles Starrett • May 26 2005 • 7 comments

Logitech impressed us quite a bit with their first PSP accessory, the PlayGear Pocket case. Now they are back with another accessory, the PlayGear Amp. The PlayGear Amp...Read more

Sony said today that the company may outsource production of the PSP to China or Taiwan in order to meet rising demand for the device. "We're not prepared to start selling in Europe, we've run out of units in the...

Sony looks to outsource PSP production

Paul Sinclair • May 26 2005 • 0 comments

Sony said today that the company may outsource production of the PSP to China or Taiwan in order to meet rising demand for the device. "We're not prepared...Read more

EA’s FIFA Soccer is the company’s top selling game worldwide — Of All Time. That’s right, it’s not Madden — FIFA’s blend of uber-realistic game play, a staggering number of real life teams (both Club and National), and depth has...

FIFA Soccer

Charles Starrett • May 25 2005 • 0 comments

EA’s FIFA Soccer is the company’s top selling game worldwide — Of All Time. That’s right, it’s not Madden — FIFA’s blend of uber-realistic game play, a staggering...Read more

Amazon today revealed four new movies coming to UMD on August 2. The titles are "Guess Who," "Big Daddy," "Ghostbusters," and "S.W.A.T." The "Ghostbusters" release will coinside with a special box set of "Ghostbusters" and "Ghostbusters 2" on the same...

Ghostbusters coming to UMD

Charles Starrett • May 25 2005 • 0 comments

Amazon today revealed four new movies coming to UMD on August 2. The titles are "Guess Who," "Big Daddy," "Ghostbusters," and "S.W.A.T." The "Ghostbusters" release will coinside with...Read more

According to Parks Associates’ “Mobile Entertainment Platforms and Services,” a new consumer study of more than 2,000 U.S. Internet users, Close to one-half — 49% — of U.S. Internet users who plan to purchase a portable gaming device want a...

PSP is America's Most Wanted

Charles Starrett • May 25 2005 • 1 comments

According to Parks Associates’ “Mobile Entertainment Platforms and Services,” a new consumer study of more than 2,000 U.S. Internet users, Close to one-half — 49% — of U.S....Read more

Kinoma today announced an update to their Kinoma Producer 3 software that features direct-to-PSP support. Previously just for outputting video for Palm handhelds, the update will now output PSP-formatted MPEG-4 video. Kinoma Producer 3.2 converts the video you input, copies...

PSP support for Kinoma Producer

Charles Starrett • May 25 2005 • 0 comments

Kinoma today announced an update to their Kinoma Producer 3 software that features direct-to-PSP support. Previously just for outputting video for Palm handhelds, the update will now output...Read more

Minnesota Twins pitcher Johan Santana uses his PSP to prepare for opponents, according to Sports Illustrated. It’s not clear whether the 2004 AL Cy Young Award winner prefers MVP Baseball or MLB 2005. “Either the night before or on the...

MLB pitcher uses PSP to prepare for games

Paul Sinclair • May 25 2005 • 1 comments

Minnesota Twins pitcher Johan Santana uses his PSP to prepare for opponents, according to Sports Illustrated. It’s not clear whether the 2004 AL Cy Young Award winner prefers...Read more

One thing has become rather apparent over the last few weeks: no matter how many people may (or may not) be purchasing silicone cases for the PSP, there sure are a lot of companies interested in producing them. Silicone cases...

BoxWave FlexiSkin for PSP

Charles Starrett • May 24 2005 • 0 comments

One thing has become rather apparent over the last few weeks: no matter how many people may (or may not) be purchasing silicone cases for the PSP, there...Read more

Last week's E3 expo brought us a lot of exciting PSP news. So much news, in fact, that it was easy to miss something. Then there was also the prospect of three new consoles to contend with, two of which...

PSP E3 round-up

Charles Starrett • May 23 2005 • 2 comments

Last week's E3 expo brought us a lot of exciting PSP news. So much news, in fact, that it was easy to miss something. Then there was also...Read more

Amazon has added to its UMD selection, revealing several new titles. "Bad Boys" is coming on June 14, "Air Force One" and "Starship Troopers" on June 28, "Black Hawk Down" on July 12, "Man of the House" on July 19,...

UMDs added at Amazon

Charles Starrett • May 23 2005 • 0 comments

Amazon has added to its UMD selection, revealing several new titles. "Bad Boys" is coming on June 14, "Air Force One" and "Starship Troopers" on June 28, "Black...Read more

Paramount Home Entertainment today announced its forthcoming offerings on UMD. The first wave of UMDs will be released on August 9 and will include "Team America," "Coach Carter," and "Without a Paddle." Future releases will include "Sahara," "The Italian Job,"...

Paramount's UMD Lineup

Charles Starrett • May 23 2005 • 0 comments

Paramount Home Entertainment today announced its forthcoming offerings on UMD. The first wave of UMDs will be released on August 9 and will include "Team America," "Coach Carter,"...Read more

Crafty DIY'ers from Japan managed to hack together a portable gaming machine they dubbed the "PSP2." Dolby is working with Sony to get its Dolby Headphone surround technology supported in PSP games. In case you haven't heard, "Star Wars Episode...

Bonus Points: PSP2, Dolby, Episode III, PSPWare

Charles Starrett • May 20 2005 • 1 comments

Crafty DIY'ers from Japan managed to hack together a portable gaming machine they dubbed the "PSP2." Dolby is working with Sony to get its Dolby Headphone surround technology...Read more

Brando today expanded its lineup of PSP accessories with three new offerings. the Airform UMD pouch features a molded-foam body, zipper enclosure, can hold up to 5 UMDs and 2 Memory Stick Duos, and sells for $8. The PSP Rechargeable...

Brando offers 3 new PSP accessories

Charles Starrett • May 19 2005 • 0 comments

Brando today expanded its lineup of PSP accessories with three new offerings. the Airform UMD pouch features a molded-foam body, zipper enclosure, can hold up to 5 UMDs...Read more

Sony today released a firmware update for all US PSPs. The update, which contains firmware version 1.5.1, requires at least 14MB of free space on your Memory Stick. To access the update you need a Wi-Fi internet connection, then simply...

Sony releases firmware update 1.5.1

Charles Starrett • May 19 2005 • 13 comments

Sony today released a firmware update for all US PSPs. The update, which contains firmware version 1.5.1, requires at least 14MB of free space on your Memory Stick....Read more

LucasArts has announced that it will release Star Wars Battlefront II for the PSP. "Developed by Savage Entertainment, Star Wars Battlefront II for PSP is similar to its recently announced console counterpart with space combat, playable Jedi, and Star Wars:...

Star Wars Battlefront II coming to PSP

Paul Sinclair • May 18 2005 • 1 comments

LucasArts has announced that it will release Star Wars Battlefront II for the PSP. "Developed by Savage Entertainment, Star Wars Battlefront II for PSP is similar to its...Read more

Fuse today announced it will be offering free PSP-formatted downloadable content through its web site. The downloads will feature exclusive interviews, behind the scenes show footage, and more from popular Fuse shows. "Fuse is very excited to support this new...

Fuse offers free downloads for the PSP

Charles Starrett • May 18 2005 • 1 comments

Fuse today announced it will be offering free PSP-formatted downloadable content through its web site. The downloads will feature exclusive interviews, behind the scenes show footage, and more...Read more

SCEA today officially released Gamma Pack I, the first set of downloadable content for Wipeout Pure. To access the downloads simply select Downloads from the main game screen and follow the instructions. The download is 3.5MB in size and features...

Wipeout Pure downloads now available

Charles Starrett • May 18 2005 • 13 comments

SCEA today officially released Gamma Pack I, the first set of downloadable content for Wipeout Pure. To access the downloads simply select Downloads from the main game screen...Read more

In celebration of E3, Sony yesterday debuted the PSP Factory in Hollywood to an audience of celebrities including Charlize Theron, Keanu Reeves, Drew Barrymore, Amanda Peet, Ludacris, Maroon 5 and Michael Keaton. "Inspired by renowned pop artist Andy Warhol's 1960s...

Film, music, art, photos, gaming at PSP Factory

Paul Sinclair • May 18 2005 • 0 comments

In celebration of E3, Sony yesterday debuted the PSP Factory in Hollywood to an audience of celebrities including Charlize Theron, Keanu Reeves, Drew Barrymore, Amanda Peet, Ludacris, Maroon...Read more

Sandisk today introduced a 2GB Gaming Memory Stick PRO Duo, the latest addition to its line of memory products for gamers. The 2GB card, which is expected to ship in July, will carry a suggested retail price of $349.99. Other...

SanDisk 2GB Gaming Memory Stick PRO Duo

Charles Starrett • May 18 2005 • 9 comments

Sandisk today introduced a 2GB Gaming Memory Stick PRO Duo, the latest addition to its line of memory products for gamers. The 2GB card, which is expected to...Read more

Konami today announced that Metal Gear Ac!d 2 is under development for the PSP. Created by Kojima Productions and headed by game creator Hideo Kojima, Metal Gear Ac!d 2 incorporates a completely new graphics engine which provides innovative on-screen imagery....

Metal Gear Acid 2 coming for PSP

Charles Starrett • May 17 2005 • 1 comments

Konami today announced that Metal Gear Ac!d 2 is under development for the PSP. Created by Kojima Productions and headed by game creator Hideo Kojima, Metal Gear Ac!d...Read more

Konami today announced their official lineup for E3, which includes four upcoming PSP titles. Coded Arms is a first-person shooter that places the gamer in the role of a computer hacker who infiltrates an abandoned virtual reality system. The game...

Konami announces E3 lineup, four for PSP

Charles Starrett • May 17 2005 • 0 comments

Konami today announced their official lineup for E3, which includes four upcoming PSP titles. Coded Arms is a first-person shooter that places the gamer in the role of...Read more

Rockstar Games today announced the next chapter in the Grand Theft Auto series, Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories, which will be available exclusively for the Sony PSP when it's released this fall. Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories is...

Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories for PSP

Charles Starrett • May 17 2005 • 3 comments

Rockstar Games today announced the next chapter in the Grand Theft Auto series, Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories, which will be available exclusively for the Sony PSP...Read more

ElGato today announced a new version of their EyeTV software (v1.8) that features EyeTV "to go", a solution that allows Mac owners to conveniently export EyeTV recordings to the PSP. EyeTV 1.8 is a free download for all existing EyeTV...

ElGato adds PSP support to EyeTV

Charles Starrett • May 17 2005 • 1 comments

ElGato today announced a new version of their EyeTV software (v1.8) that features EyeTV "to go", a solution that allows Mac owners to conveniently export EyeTV recordings to...Read more

At E3 on Tuesday, Nintendo unveiled the Game Boy Micro, the smallest and sleekest version yet of its flagship portable gaming device. The company said it would be released this Fall and will play Game Boy Advance games, but nothing...

Nintendo announces Game Boy Micro

Paul Sinclair • May 17 2005 • 10 comments

At E3 on Tuesday, Nintendo unveiled the Game Boy Micro, the smallest and sleekest version yet of its flagship portable gaming device. The company said it would be...Read more

Logitech today took the wraps off three new accessories for the PSP. The PlayGear Mod headphones feature a behind-the-head design and 30mm neodymium drivers. They will be available in July for $29.99. The PlayGear Street Carrying Case features a clip-on...

Logitech expands PSP accessory line with three new products

Charles Starrett • May 17 2005 • 2 comments

Logitech today took the wraps off three new accessories for the PSP. The PlayGear Mod headphones feature a behind-the-head design and 30mm neodymium drivers. They will be available...Read more

Activision and paintball professional Greg Hastings announced today that Greg Hastings' Tournament Paintball MAX'D will be coming to the PSP this fall. The title builds on the success of Greg Hastings' Tournament Paintball, which was released last year for Xbox....

Activision announces Greg Hastings' Tournament Paintball MAX'D for PSP

Charles Starrett • May 17 2005 • 0 comments

Activision and paintball professional Greg Hastings announced today that Greg Hastings' Tournament Paintball MAX'D will be coming to the PSP this fall. The title builds on the success...Read more

Electronic Arts today announced the release of MVP Baseball for the PSP. The $49.99 game is packed with game modes for single player, turn-based Party Play, or wireless head-to-head multiplayer formats. Players can show off their skills in the Home...

EA ships MVP Baseball for PSP

Paul Sinclair • May 17 2005 • 0 comments

Electronic Arts today announced the release of MVP Baseball for the PSP. The $49.99 game is packed with game modes for single player, turn-based Party Play, or wireless...Read more

At tonight's Microsoft Pre-E3 event, Microsoft Vice President J. Allard confirmed integration between the Sony PSP and Microsoft's upcoming console, the Xbox 360. Integration details are not yet available, but it is known that the 360 is both Wi-Fi and...

Microsoft confirms PSP - Xbox 360 integration

Charles Starrett • May 16 2005 • 5 comments

At tonight's Microsoft Pre-E3 event, Microsoft Vice President J. Allard confirmed integration between the Sony PSP and Microsoft's upcoming console, the Xbox 360. Integration details are not yet...Read more

Tony Hawk’s Underground 2 Remix takes the best of Tony Hawk’s Underground 2 and adds four new city-levels — Las Vegas, Atlanta, Kyoto and Santa Cruz — that feature original goals, level changing events and unlockable characters. The first THUG...

Tony Hawk Underground 2 Remix

Charles Starrett • May 16 2005 • 0 comments

Tony Hawk’s Underground 2 Remix takes the best of Tony Hawk’s Underground 2 and adds four new city-levels — Las Vegas, Atlanta, Kyoto and Santa Cruz — that...Read more

Sony today announced the Playstation 3, the successor to the enormously popular PS2 console. Among the specs for the new machine, due in stores sometime in 2006, is built-in Wi-Fi compatibility. Although this would obviously allow for file transfers between...

PS3 announced with Wi-Fi support for PSP

Charles Starrett • May 16 2005 • 5 comments

Sony today announced the Playstation 3, the successor to the enormously popular PS2 console. Among the specs for the new machine, due in stores sometime in 2006, is...Read more

Tiger Woods PGA Tour is the franchises first appeance on the PSP. In Tiger, players create their own golfer and develop their skills in order to move up through the ranks and challenge both current and legendary tour players. The...

Tiger Woods PGA Tour

Charles Starrett • May 16 2005 • 0 comments

Tiger Woods PGA Tour is the franchises first appeance on the PSP. In Tiger, players create their own golfer and develop their skills in order to move up...Read more

A PSP port of the popular SNES9X Super Nintendo emulator has been released. Unfortunately for many, it only runs on pre-v1.5 firmware Japanese PSPs, and at the moment it only runs in the top left corner of the screen. Still,...

Super Nintendo on your PSP

Charles Starrett • May 16 2005 • 2 comments

A PSP port of the popular SNES9X Super Nintendo emulator has been released. Unfortunately for many, it only runs on pre-v1.5 firmware Japanese PSPs, and at the moment...Read more

Universal Studios Home Entertainment today announced the release of the first Universal features to be released on UMD. The intitial release will feature "Assault on Precinct 13," "The Rundown," "Van Helsing," "Dawn of the Dead: Unrated Director's Cut," "The Chronicles...

Universal brings six films to UMD

Charles Starrett • May 16 2005 • 0 comments

Universal Studios Home Entertainment today announced the release of the first Universal features to be released on UMD. The intitial release will feature "Assault on Precinct 13," "The...Read more

Agetec today unveiled its E3 lineup which included PoPoLoCrois and Armored Core: Formula Front for the PSP. PoPoLoCrois features brand-new sequences from the animated TV series spread out through cell-shaded 2D graphic adventures. Armored Core: Formula Front brings the Armored...

Agetec unveils PoPoLoCrois and Armored Core: Formula Front for PSP

Charles Starrett • May 16 2005 • 0 comments

Agetec today unveiled its E3 lineup which included PoPoLoCrois and Armored Core: Formula Front for the PSP. PoPoLoCrois features brand-new sequences from the animated TV series spread out...Read more

Eagle Rock Entertainment has announced that it will release select music/video catalog titles on UMD for the PSP. The following titles will be available on UMD in 2005, with more to follow: Black Label Society: "Boozed, Broozed & Broken Boned"...

Nirvana, Manson, Metallica, Snoop coming to UMD

Paul Sinclair • May 16 2005 • 2 comments

Eagle Rock Entertainment has announced that it will release select music/video catalog titles on UMD for the PSP. The following titles will be available on UMD in 2005,...Read more

2K Sports announced its E3 lineup today, which included World Poker Tour 2K6 for PSP. In World Poker Tour, players face off against real WPT players, in real WPT venues. Features include custom poker game creation through the poker editor,...

World Poker Tour 2K6 coming to PSP

Charles Starrett • May 16 2005 • 1 comments

2K Sports announced its E3 lineup today, which included World Poker Tour 2K6 for PSP. In World Poker Tour, players face off against real WPT players, in real...Read more

Brando today announced the addition of the PSP Multiple Cradle to its lineup of PSP accessories. The cradle is made from black ABS plastic and features a tilted back designed to allow easy access to the UMD door. The accessory...

Brando adds PSP Multiple Cradle to accessory lineup

Charles Starrett • May 13 2005 • 0 comments

Brando today announced the addition of the PSP Multiple Cradle to its lineup of PSP accessories. The cradle is made from black ABS plastic and features a tilted...Read more

Noreve today introduced its Ambition leather case for the PSP. Made of high-quality rigid leather, the black case provides all-around protection and features two memory stick card slots and two UMD disk slots. It offers access to all basic controls...

Noreve unveils new leather PSP case

Paul Sinclair • May 13 2005 • 3 comments

Noreve today introduced its Ambition leather case for the PSP. Made of high-quality rigid leather, the black case provides all-around protection and features two memory stick card slots...Read more

Mad Catz Interactive today unveiled the GameShark Media Manager for PSP, a Windows application for managing, storing, accessing and organizing game, video, music and other files on the PSP. The software is expected to ship to stores this summer. It...

Mad Catz debuts GameShark Media Manager for PSP

Paul Sinclair • May 13 2005 • 1 comments

Mad Catz Interactive today unveiled the GameShark Media Manager for PSP, a Windows application for managing, storing, accessing and organizing game, video, music and other files on the...Read more

Namco today announced their game lineup for E3, including four titles for the PSP. Dead To Rights: Reckoning, Namco Museum Battle Collection, Bounty Hounds, and Payout Poker and Casino will all be shown at E3. The previously announced Dead To...

Namco brings four PSP titles to E3

Charles Starrett • May 12 2005 • 1 comments

Namco today announced their game lineup for E3, including four titles for the PSP. Dead To Rights: Reckoning, Namco Museum Battle Collection, Bounty Hounds, and Payout Poker and...Read more

In an interview with CNET News.com, Microsoft chairman Bill Gates said his company doesn't have plans for a "dedicated product" in the portable video game console market. "Speaking from Microsoft broadly, we like that Sony is off worrying about the...

Bill Gates: Microsoft has no plans for PSP competitor

Paul Sinclair • May 12 2005 • 0 comments

In an interview with CNET News.com, Microsoft chairman Bill Gates said his company doesn't have plans for a "dedicated product" in the portable video game console market. "Speaking...Read more

Vivendi Universal Games today announced their lineup of games for E3. Among the titles were two upcoming PSP games, 50 Cent: Bulletproof and Crash Tag Team Racing. In Bulletproof, 50 Cent teams up with his G Unit crew to take...

Vivendi 'Crashes' E3 with two PSP games

Charles Starrett • May 12 2005 • 0 comments

Vivendi Universal Games today announced their lineup of games for E3. Among the titles were two upcoming PSP games, 50 Cent: Bulletproof and Crash Tag Team Racing. In...Read more

Sony announced today that NBA '06 will be coming to the PSP this fall. NBA '06 is built from the ground up and features "Showtime Gameplay" which provides players the opportunity to acheive balance between team versus individual skills, performance...

NBA '06 for PSP announced

Charles Starrett • May 12 2005 • 0 comments

Sony announced today that NBA '06 will be coming to the PSP this fall. NBA '06 is built from the ground up and features "Showtime Gameplay" which provides...Read more

Image Entertainment today announced it will be releasing several titles on UMD for the PSP. The company's initial rollout will take place on June 28 and consist of "more than a dozen exclusively licensed or distributed programs... that encompass many...

Image Entertainment to release video titles on UMD

Paul Sinclair • May 12 2005 • 2 comments

Image Entertainment today announced it will be releasing several titles on UMD for the PSP. The company's initial rollout will take place on June 28 and consist of...Read more

Sony Online Entertainment (SOE) today announced that it will distribute two new titles for the PSP — GripShift and FRANTIX. Both games are scheduled to be available this Fall. "GripShift is one of the first video games for the PSP...

Sony Online Entertainment announces two new PSP games

Paul Sinclair • May 11 2005 • 1 comments

Sony Online Entertainment (SOE) today announced that it will distribute two new titles for the PSP — GripShift and FRANTIX. Both games are scheduled to be available this...Read more

Some ideas sound great on paper and then fail to impress when actually executed. Crystal Pepsi was a good example of this, and unfortunately, so is the PSP Crystal Hard Case. Like the previously reviewed PSP Charging Cradle, the PSP...

PSP Crystal Hard Case

Charles Starrett • May 11 2005 • 2 comments

Some ideas sound great on paper and then fail to impress when actually executed. Crystal Pepsi was a good example of this, and unfortunately, so is the PSP...Read more

Sega this week revealed that the next installment of their Football Manager soccer management franchise, typically a PC/Mac only affair, will be offered on the PSP as well. Football Manager 2006 will offer players a choice of leagues from more...

GOAAAALLL!!!! Football Manager comes to PSP

Charles Starrett • May 11 2005 • 0 comments

Sega this week revealed that the next installment of their Football Manager soccer management franchise, typically a PC/Mac only affair, will be offered on the PSP as well....Read more

Majesco this week confirmed that the company is working on a PSP version of Lionhead Studio's god simulation game, Black & White, titled Black & White Creatures. The game puts players in the role of a supreme being, able to...

Black and White Creatures coming to PSP

Charles Starrett • May 11 2005 • 2 comments

Majesco this week confirmed that the company is working on a PSP version of Lionhead Studio's god simulation game, Black & White, titled Black & White Creatures. The...Read more

THQ today announced their lineup for E3, including the forthcoming SpongeBob SquarePants: The Yellow Avenger for PSP. The games marks the first appearance of the SpongeBob franchise on the PSP. SpongeBob SquarePants: The Yellow Avenger will be released for the...

THQ announces SpongeBob SquarePants: The Yellow Avenger for PSP

Charles Starrett • May 11 2005 • 0 comments

THQ today announced their lineup for E3, including the forthcoming SpongeBob SquarePants: The Yellow Avenger for PSP. The games marks the first appearance of the SpongeBob franchise on...Read more

EA today announced its lineup of games for the upcoming Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3). The lineup includes seven PSP titles, several of which had been announced previously. Madden NFL 06 is the only title which hadn't been previously announced or...

EA announces E3 lineup

Charles Starrett • May 11 2005 • 0 comments

EA today announced its lineup of games for the upcoming Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3). The lineup includes seven PSP titles, several of which had been announced previously. Madden...Read more

Midway has announced that it's bringing three of its most popular franchises — Mortal Kombat, NBA Ballers, and Midway Arcade Treasures — to the PSP. Mortal Kombat: Deception looks to be "almost identical to its console brothers, with online play,...

Midway announces three new PSP titles

Paul Sinclair • May 11 2005 • 0 comments

Midway has announced that it's bringing three of its most popular franchises — Mortal Kombat, NBA Ballers, and Midway Arcade Treasures — to the PSP. Mortal Kombat: Deception...Read more

Today a Game Boy emulator for the PSP found its way onto some Japanese forums. Using the homebrew code workaround the emulator runs off of Japanese PSPs that haven't been updated to v.1.5. PSP Hacker has videos of the emulator...

Game Boy emulator for PSP

Charles Starrett • May 10 2005 • 1 comments

Today a Game Boy emulator for the PSP found its way onto some Japanese forums. Using the homebrew code workaround the emulator runs off of Japanese PSPs that...Read more

PSPBook is a new Mac OS X application that allows you to convert text documents into a format that is readable on the PSP. The free software features an easy-to-use interface for converting the text documents into JPEG files formatted...

PSPBook for Mac OS X converts text for reading on PSP

Paul Sinclair • May 10 2005 • 1 comments

PSPBook is a new Mac OS X application that allows you to convert text documents into a format that is readable on the PSP. The free software features...Read more

Sega confirmed today that development is underway on Virtua Tennis World Tour for the PSP. The game will be designed specifically for the PSP, and is expected to feature the long list of international players the series is known for....

Virtua Tennis served up on PSP

Charles Starrett • May 10 2005 • 0 comments

Sega confirmed today that development is underway on Virtua Tennis World Tour for the PSP. The game will be designed specifically for the PSP, and is expected to...Read more

National Lampoon and Genius yesterday announced a June 14 release date for the upcoming titles “National Lampoon Presents The Best of the Romp Vol. 1” and “National Lampoon’s Tooned Up.” “National Lampoon’s Tooned Up” features stand-up and sketch comedy acts...

National Lampoon on UMD

Charles Starrett • May 10 2005 • 0 comments

National Lampoon and Genius yesterday announced a June 14 release date for the upcoming titles “National Lampoon Presents The Best of the Romp Vol. 1” and “National Lampoon’s...Read more

EA announced yesterday that NBA Live 2006 will be coming to the PSP later this year. NBA Live 2006, the first NBA Live for the PSP, features enhancements in gameplay and player graphics from previous years. Gracing the cover of...

NBA Live 2006 coming to PSP

Charles Starrett • May 10 2005 • 1 comments

EA announced yesterday that NBA Live 2006 will be coming to the PSP later this year. NBA Live 2006, the first NBA Live for the PSP, features enhancements...Read more

Blockbuster announced today that its stores will soon offer PSP games for rent. The company said that more than 4,400 Blockbuster stores nationwide will carry select games by May 17. All PSP games will be available for the standard 7-day...

Blockbuster stores to rent PSP games

Paul Sinclair • May 10 2005 • 2 comments

Blockbuster announced today that its stores will soon offer PSP games for rent. The company said that more than 4,400 Blockbuster stores nationwide will carry select games by...Read more

Brando has announced two more additions to its line of PSP accessories. The company's new PSP LED Storage Tower lets you store up to 12 UMD games or movies and glows blue when turned on. It uses two AAA batteries...

Brando intros UMD storage stand, aluminum case

Paul Sinclair • May 10 2005 • 0 comments

Brando has announced two more additions to its line of PSP accessories. The company's new PSP LED Storage Tower lets you store up to 12 UMD games or...Read more

Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment said today that it will release film titles in UMD format for the PSP this summer. The first five titles will be: "Napoleon Dynamite," "I, Robot," "Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story," "Super Troopers," and "Predator."...

Twentieth Century Fox announces UMD titles

Paul Sinclair • May 10 2005 • 0 comments

Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment said today that it will release film titles in UMD format for the PSP this summer. The first five titles will be: "Napoleon...Read more

Axshop.com is offering free Monifilm PSP Screen Protectors to the first thousand customers to order. The only cost is $2.95 for shipping and handling, and each package contains two of the protectors. The protectors are made of 50-micron film and...

PSP Screen Protector Giveaway

Charles Starrett • May 9 2005 • 1 comments

Axshop.com is offering free Monifilm PSP Screen Protectors to the first thousand customers to order. The only cost is $2.95 for shipping and handling, and each package contains...Read more

Sony Computer Entertainment Japan has announced an accessory case and a car adapter for the PSP. "Perhaps of most importance for those worried about scratched UMDs is the 'Accessory Pouch and Cloth' (PSP-220). Priced at 1,575 yen, this product includes...

Sony Japan intros accessory case, car adapter

Paul Sinclair • May 9 2005 • 0 comments

Sony Computer Entertainment Japan has announced an accessory case and a car adapter for the PSP. "Perhaps of most importance for those worried about scratched UMDs is the...Read more

The Saturn Expedition Committee today released a new program called PSPDump, which allows for the extraction of the firmware using the same PSP/GAME technique used to run homebrew code. Like the homebrew code, the program only runs on pre-firmware v1.5...

PSP Firmware Extracted

Charles Starrett • May 8 2005 • 0 comments

The Saturn Expedition Committee today released a new program called PSPDump, which allows for the extraction of the firmware using the same PSP/GAME technique used to run homebrew...Read more

Capdase recently announced a new line of accessories for the PSP. The line includes the Soft Jacket Set, Leather Case with Bracket, s-Bracket Carrying Case, Twins Case, Deluxe UMD Protective Case, and the Screen Guard for PSP. The Soft Jacket...

Capdase announces new line of PSP accessories

Charles Starrett • May 8 2005 • 1 comments

Capdase recently announced a new line of accessories for the PSP. The line includes the Soft Jacket Set, Leather Case with Bracket, s-Bracket Carrying Case, Twins Case, Deluxe...Read more

Electronic Arts today announced Burnout Legends for the PSP. In development by Criterion Games, the battle racer "delivers updated versions of the most explosive moments from Burnout, Burnout 2: Point of Impact and Burnout 3: Takedown, with new gameplay, new...

EA announces Burnout Legends for PSP

Paul Sinclair • May 6 2005 • 5 comments

Electronic Arts today announced Burnout Legends for the PSP. In development by Criterion Games, the battle racer "delivers updated versions of the most explosive moments from Burnout, Burnout...Read more

Software developers have figured out how to extract files from UMD game discs even though there is currently no way to play the extraced files. "Some details of the exploit were posted Wednesday night on the Web site PS2nfo.com, along...

PSP UMD games cracked

Paul Sinclair • May 5 2005 • 2 comments

Software developers have figured out how to extract files from UMD game discs even though there is currently no way to play the extraced files. "Some details of...Read more

Hip Gear recently released the PSP Stereo Station+, a speaker/stand for the PSP. The station features four neodymium speakers and front mounted controls for movie and music playback functions. The station also recharges the PSP when locked in place and...

Hip Gear releases the PSP Stereo Station+

Charles Starrett • May 5 2005 • 3 comments

Hip Gear recently released the PSP Stereo Station+, a speaker/stand for the PSP. The station features four neodymium speakers and front mounted controls for movie and music playback...Read more

WaterField Designs has introduced two new padded cases for the PSP. The PSP Gear Pouch ($39) snuggly holds everything that comes with a PSP, with extra room for UMDs and slots for up to four memory sticks. The PSP Mini...

WaterField Designs unveils new PSP cases

Paul Sinclair • May 5 2005 • 0 comments

WaterField Designs has introduced two new padded cases for the PSP. The PSP Gear Pouch ($39) snuggly holds everything that comes with a PSP, with extra room for...Read more

Not unlike the U.S. launch, thousands of people who purchased the PSP in South Korea are complaining of defective displays and bad customer service. "Some users began experiencing glitches with 'dead' (black) pixels flashing up on the machines' liquid crystal...

South Korean PSP owners complain of flaws

Paul Sinclair • May 5 2005 • 0 comments

Not unlike the U.S. launch, thousands of people who purchased the PSP in South Korea are complaining of defective displays and bad customer service. "Some users began experiencing...Read more

Brando today added the PSP Stereo Amplifier to its line of PSP accessories. The accessory features two folding external speakers that attatch to the top of the PSP and are powered by 2 AAA batteries. It gets its signal from...

Brando adds PSP Stereo Amplifier to accessory line

Charles Starrett • May 4 2005 • 2 comments

Brando today added the PSP Stereo Amplifier to its line of PSP accessories. The accessory features two folding external speakers that attatch to the top of the PSP...Read more

The PSPodium, a mountable stand for the PSP, was recently released.PSP UMD games have finally been crakced.PSP searches were up 119 percent in the second half on March....

Bonus Points: PSPodium, UMD Games Cracked, PSP searches

Charles Starrett • May 4 2005 • 0 comments

The PSPodium, a mountable stand for the PSP, was recently released.PSP UMD games have finally been crakced.PSP searches were up 119 percent in the second half on March....Read more

Beatbox.tv announced today that they are making a series of PSP-formatted beatboxing tutorial downloads available. Beatboxing is the element of Hip Hop that employs a series of oral techniques to create human beats using nearly any sound featured in popular...

Beatboxing comes to the PSP

Charles Starrett • May 4 2005 • 2 comments

Beatbox.tv announced today that they are making a series of PSP-formatted beatboxing tutorial downloads available. Beatboxing is the element of Hip Hop that employs a series of oral...Read more

There is a new application available that will allow Japanese PSPs that have not been flash updated to version 1.5 to run homebrew code. The application, elf2pbp, converts compiled Elf code into a PBP file that can be run by...

Homebrew code running on Japanese PSP

Charles Starrett • May 4 2005 • 2 comments

There is a new application available that will allow Japanese PSPs that have not been flash updated to version 1.5 to run homebrew code. The application, elf2pbp, converts...Read more

If you're a semi-design oriented techie like I am, you like to keep your gadgets organized on your desk. One of the easiest ways to do that is with docks and cradles. At times these docks can be prohibitively expensive,...

PSP Charging Cradle

Charles Starrett • May 4 2005 • 4 comments

If you're a semi-design oriented techie like I am, you like to keep your gadgets organized on your desk. One of the easiest ways to do that is...Read more

As great as cases can be, sometimes you want more. And less. More protection when the PSP is out of its case and less bulk than playing the PSP in its case (if the case even supports it). Enter the...

Power Support Silicone Jacket Set for PSP

Charles Starrett • May 4 2005 • 2 comments

As great as cases can be, sometimes you want more. And less. More protection when the PSP is out of its case and less bulk than playing the...Read more

Sony today announced that Hot Shots Golf: Open Tee is now shipping to stores nationwide. Open Tee represents the fifth installment in the Hot Shots series and the first for a portable system. The game features both single player and...

Hot Shots Golf: Open Tee now shipping

Charles Starrett • May 3 2005 • 0 comments

Sony today announced that Hot Shots Golf: Open Tee is now shipping to stores nationwide. Open Tee represents the fifth installment in the Hot Shots series and the...Read more

Today's New York Times features an article about the advertising potential of the PSP. The makers of Axe body spray will apparently be the first to test the waters, offering a set of short movies about two guys roaming around...

PSP as an advertising vehicle

Charles Starrett • May 3 2005 • 0 comments

Today's New York Times features an article about the advertising potential of the PSP. The makers of Axe body spray will apparently be the first to test the...Read more

A CNN Money report from today states the possiblility that the PSP could end up being a "positive catalyst" for the financial futures of the large game studios such as EA, Activision, and THQ. "PSP is important but keep in...

PSP to help game developers' bottom lines?

Charles Starrett • May 3 2005 • 0 comments

A CNN Money report from today states the possiblility that the PSP could end up being a "positive catalyst" for the financial futures of the large game studios...Read more

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