Sony PSP May 2006

Anti-theft software for PSPs released

New theft protection software for PSPs has been released. The software enables PSP owners to track their PSP online — every time a PSP is connected to a PC, the software will send an e-mail to a pre-specified address. "Once you get the e-mail of which ever PC sent you... [Full Story]

PQ: Practical Intelligence Quotient

Popular, intellectually challenging games like Chess, Crosswords and general Logic Puzzles have been around for a long time and more recent times have demonstrated a continued obsession with anything which taxes the old grey matter. The 80's had Trivial Pursuit, which was at the centre of all dinner parties with... [Full Story]

Sony intros Playstation Signature line

SCEJ has introduced a line of adult goods in Japan under the label Playstation Signature. The new line of goods, ranging in price from approximately $20 to $650, it includes the items listed below. There has yet to be any word from Sony regarding the line becoming available elsewhere.... [Full Story]

Nyko Power Tuner

Nyko Accessories' Power Tuner plugs into your car's lighter or power port and transmits the audio from your PSP — whether it be a game, video, or music — to your car stereo using one of three FM frequencies. The Power Tuner also charges the PSP while plugged in.... [Full Story]

Griffin RoadDock

The RoadDock is Griffin's fourth PSP accessory. The RoadDock is a mounting system designed for seatbacks that allows hands-free viewing of your PSP. RoadDock features a 2-inch-wide adjustable nylon strap that securely fastens your PSP to any vehicle headrest or airplane seatback, etc. RoadDock's cradle snaps onto your PSP and... [Full Story]

iDea Wireless Home Dock

The iDea Home Dock features cradles for both an iPod and PSP, along with inputs for other music sources. It uses wireless technology to broadcast music to selected stereos, and the included remote lets you navigate your iPod and still keep control of your music and videos coming from the... [Full Story]

PSP modchip on the way: 'Undiluted Platinum'

A new PSP modchip is reportedly ready to be released called "Undiluted Platinum" (UP). "This mod will act as a flash replacement system for the PSP which allow the use of previous flash updates or custom flash builds," reports MaxConsole. "Installation has been optimized to fit entirely inside PSP, this... [Full Story]

Midway announces Myst for PSP

Midway Games today announced that it will develop a version of Myst for the PSP. "Over a decade since PC adventurers first sampled the delights of Myst's emotive and visual feasts, the new handheld development will engage the player like never before and literally take them to another world," the... [Full Story]

'Lost' game on its way to PSP?

Ubisoft and Touchtone Television today announced a partnership to bring a video game based on the hit television show "Lost" to "home and portable consoles as well as PCs." While it is not certain at this point, it can be expected that "portable consoles" includes the PSP. The game is... [Full Story]

From Russia With Love

Electronic Arts have retained the Bond license for some time now releasing around half a dozen games on almost every platform although this is the first outing on the PSP. Based on last Christmas's console game, From Russia With Love is also inspired by the 1963 classic movie of the... [Full Story]

iHikes offers PSP-formatted hiking guides

iHikes is now offering PSP formatted video guides to different trails and points of interest in seven different National Parks. The site offers over 150 video segments, and they are available as single downloads ($0.99 a piece) or you can get unlimited downloads for a year with their $19.99 subscription... [Full Story]

Pacific Design PSP Case

The Pacific Design PSP Case offers a unique, open frame design that allows usability while the PSP remains in the case, full access to headphone and sync/power ports, the ability to change the UMD (media/game) without taking the PSP out of the case thanks to a magnetic flap, and a... [Full Story]

This week's new PSP game releases

Several highly-anticipated PSP titles are being released this week — among them are Sony's Field Commander and Sega's OutRun 2006: Coast 2 Coast. Hitting the portable this week are: + OutRun 2006: Coast 2 Coast + NBA Ballers: Rebound + Field Commander + Lemmings + Puzzle Challenge: Crosswords and More!... [Full Story]

Datel Max Media Dock

The Max Media Dock from Datel allows PSP owners to use Compact Flash cards with their PSP. With the Max Media Dock, users can access up to 8GB of storage, and the built-in USB 2.0 port ensures quick transfers to/from the card and your PC.... [Full Story]

PSPworld looking for extra staff

As PSPworld continues to grow and expand into sister sites such as PS3 Informer and beyond, we have found ourselves in need of a few good writers to help with the workload. If you would be interested, please email us (news at pspworld dot com) with a brief description of... [Full Story]

Neuros releases fix for firmware incompatibility

Following Neuros' warning that PSPs with the v2.70 firmware won't play files recorded with the Recorder 2, the company has announced a downloadable update for the Neuros Recorder 2 that fixes the incompatibility with PSP firmware v2.70. This update also offers additional recording options and other feature enhancements.... [Full Story]

Capcom to bundle bikini with PSP game

Capcom will apparently include a bikini with its new Japanese PSP game Finder Love. IGN reports: "As if there already wasn't enough reason to pick up Capcom's latest PSP title, the company has announced the best promotional item since Tecmo tried to include a life-size inflatable Kasumi with a special... [Full Story]

PSP E3 showing compares favorably to DS

The Sony PSP won the battle of best E3 showing by a portable, according to Pocket Gamer columnist Jon Jordan. In a three-part breakdown on the showing for both platforms at E3 2006, the PSP edged out the Nintendo DS in two of the three categories ("Games," "Showfloor Buzz") while... [Full Story]

LucasArts announces Thrillville, Traxion for PSP

LucasArts has announced two new PSP games — Thrillville and Traxion. Thrillville is a game that lets you create theme parks, while Traxion is a music game that lets you use your own MP3s.... [Full Story]

PSP camera add-on spotted at E3 expo

Pictures of the PSP camera attachment, which is scheduled for release later this year, have surfaced. Joystiq managed to grab a couple of shots of the camera at last week's E3, complete with a pic of the camera in action. Details about the camera, including an exact release date and... [Full Story]

This week's PlayStation 3 news from PS3 Informer

This past week was a super busy one for the PlayStation 3. At the annual Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3), Sony announced the pricing and release date for the PS3, along with a new controller. Numerous games were also unveiled. Below are the highlights from our sister site, PS3 Informer.... [Full Story]

Lumines II

Lumines II is the highly anticipated sequel to the very addictive puzzle based video game, Lumines. Gamers control squares made of four smaller block pieces that are dropped into the playing field one at a time to form same-color squares. The vertical "timeline" sweeps across the playing field from left... [Full Story]

PlayStation 3 interface mimics PSP menu

At this week's E3 expo, Sony showed the PlayStation 3 menu interface for the first time — and it closely resembles that of the PSP. T3 reports: "The PlayStation 3 borrows PSP's menu interface, but offers a few intriguing additions Power-up your PlayStation 3 and you’ll be greeted by a... [Full Story]

Konami reveals E3 lineup, 16 PSP titles

Konami has announced its lineup of E3 titles, 16 of which are headed for the PSP. The list includes sequels to the popular games Coded Arms, Death Jr., and Rengoku, while adding quality franchises such as Bomberman and Silent Hill. The entire list, with descriptions, is below.... [Full Story]

Metal Gear Solid: Portable Ops

This all-new game will bring a real Solid Snake experience to the PSP for the first time. The game is set to feature a storyline that follows the events of Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater and will feature online play that lets gamers recruit their own comrades to form... [Full Story]

SanDisk intros RapidGX, high-performance card

Along with the unveiling of the 4GB Memory Stick Pro Duo, SanDisk also debuted RapidGX, a high-performance Memory Stick Pro Duo Game card that offers quick and easy conversion and transfer of files to the Sony PSP. The 1GB RapidGX card will be available this summer for $84.99, and for... [Full Story]

SanDisk unveils 4GB Memory Stick Pro Duo card

SanDisk has announced it will be bringing a 4GB Memory Stick Pro Duo Game card out for storage-hungry PSP owners. SanDisk claims this new capacity allows gamers to store up to 64 hours of MP3 music tracks, 20 or more hours of movies/videos/film trailers, 12 hours of game saves, or... [Full Story]

Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories for PSP announced

Rockstar Games today announced Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories for the PSP. The new game — which will be released exclusively for the PSP in North America on October 17, 2006 — offers "an entirely new storyline, new missions and gameplay that brings an unprecedented experience to mobile gaming,"... [Full Story]

White PSP, Platinum Hits, more for Europe

In the midst of their North American announcements, Sony has unveiled a myriad of news for European gamers. The Ceramic White model of the PSP, available in Japan for quite some time, will be sold as part of a PSP Value Pack in Europe beginning May 15th, 2006 for the... [Full Story]

PSP 'Greatest Hits' to cost $19.99, available June 25

Following last night's announcement of the titles that will be available as "Greatest Hits" for the PSP, Sony today has revealed pricing and release information for the games. Ape Escape: On The Loose, ATV Offroad Fury Blazin' Trails, Hot Shots Golf: Open Tee, Twisted Metal: Head-On, and Wipeout Pure will... [Full Story]

JBL On Tour Plus

The new JBL On Tour Plus ($130) is a universal portable audio system designed to be "the perfect companion to gamers, road warriors and music lovers alike." While the system works with nearly any audio device, the JBL On Tour Plus has a PSP-like color scheme and comes with a... [Full Story]

PlayStation 3 to start at $499, launches Nov. 17

In addition to the PSP details revealed at this evening's pre-E3 press event, Sony also announced new information relating to the launch of the PlayStation 3. The console will be available November 17, and will be available in two configurations: a $499, 20GB model and a $599 model featuring a... [Full Story]

E3: 17 million PSPs sold, Greatest Hits titles revealed

During the opening minutes of Sony's press event at E3 Monday, Kaz Hirai, President and CEO of Sony Computer Entertainment America, provided an update on the PSP and revealed the platform's first colletion of Greatest Hits titles. Hirai said the PSP is the fastest-selling system in Sony's history, with 17... [Full Story]

UMDlab offering PSP Action Pack

UMDlab.com is now offering its PSP Action Pack for $249.95. The Action Pack includes a PSP Value Pack, a Logitech PlayGear Pocket case, as well as 3 UMDs from Silver Platter - The Community Project, Teddybear Criss and As If. All three movies are region-free, and will play on PSPs... [Full Story]

Atari announces new PSP game lineup

Atari will be showcasing four new PSP games during the E3 trade show and exhibition in Los Angeles next week. The new titles include: Arthur and the Minimoys, BattleZone, Dungeons & Dragons: Tactics, and HOT PXL. Descriptions below.... [Full Story]

Griffin to debut RoadDock PSP at E3 Expo

Griffin Technology will be exhibiting their new lineup of PSP accessories next week at the E3 Expo, including new products that will make their sneak peek debut. The company will show off its iTrip PSP, iFM PSP, SmartShare PSP, and a new product — the RoadDock PSP.... [Full Story]

EA announces E3 lineup, 5 PSP titles in the mix

Electronic Arts has announced its lineup of titles to be shown at E3, which includes five PSP titles. Along with these titles, there will also be others shown behind closed doors.... [Full Story]

Sony unveils E3 2006 lineup of PSP games

Sony Computer Entertainment America announced nine new PSP games that will be shown at next week's E3 conference. "In addition to providing gamers and retailers with exciting sequels to best-selling franchises, we're continuing to broaden the portfolio with terrific new content from some of our best development teams, further demonstrating... [Full Story]

Namco showing seven for PSP at E3

Namco Bandai has announced its E3 2006 lineup, and it includes no less than seven PSP titles. Three of them are based on licensed franchises — Peanuts and The Fast and Furious — while another, Legend of Heroes II, is a PSP sequel. The games include:... [Full Story]

Sonic Rivals

Sonic Rivals is Sega's exclusive PSP game featuring the world's most famous hedgehog. Sonic Rivals is a head-to-head competition between Sonic and his top rivals, where the gloves are off and winner takes all! Built from the ground-up, the engine allows gamers to rip through tracks in some high-spirited single... [Full Story]

Neuros warns of firmware v2.70 incompatibility

Neuros, makers of the Neuros Recorder 2, have sent out a warning stating that "PSPs with the upgraded firmware won’t play files recorded with the Recorder 2... We strongly recommend that, if you have not already done so, that you wait before upgrading your PSP firmware to Version 2.7." The... [Full Story]

Atari bringing Dungeons & Dragons: Tactics to PSP

Atari has announced that it will bring Dungeons and Dragons: Tactics to PSP. This will be the first game in the storied D&D franchise to be available on the PSP. The game will offer an original DUNGEONS & DRAGONS storyline, in which players will take on the role of a... [Full Story]

Multi-functionality key to PSP success

The PSP's multi-functionality has "played a key role in the sales and existing user satisfaction of the device," according to a new report by The NPD Group. The report examines consumer ownership, usage and attitudes toward PSP functions and content such as games, movies, TV and music.... [Full Story]