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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 • 0 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 • 0 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

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 • 4 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 • 0 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 • 2 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 • 32 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

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 • 0 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

GameStop today announced that a number of its more than 1,800 stores will have midnight openings on March 24 for the launch of the PSP. "The PSP, along with all accessories and hot titles available at launch, will be available...

GameStop stores to open at midnight for PSP launch

Paul Sinclair • March 17 2005 • 0 comments

GameStop today announced that a number of its more than 1,800 stores will have midnight openings on March 24 for the launch of the PSP. "The PSP, along...Read more

Sony's goal is to turn the PSP into an "object of desire," says Andrew House, executive vice president at the company's US video game division. To help do the job, Sony will launch a major television advertising campaign starting next...

Sony to launch major marketing campaign for PSP next week

Paul Sinclair • March 16 2005 • 0 comments

Sony's goal is to turn the PSP into an "object of desire," says Andrew House, executive vice president at the company's US video game division. To help do...Read more

Blockbuster/Game Rush announced today that all 450 Game Rush stores still have product availability for customers who want to pre-order. All of the stores will stock the PSP, five PSP accessories — including the exclusive AKAI PSP iSound speakers, and...

Game Rush announces pre-sale availability of PSP

Charles Starrett • March 16 2005 • 0 comments

Blockbuster/Game Rush announced today that all 450 Game Rush stores still have product availability for customers who want to pre-order. All of the stores will stock the PSP,...Read more

Sony today announced two new PSX models — the 250GB DESR-7700 and the 160GB DESR-5700 — which enable users to convert recorded video content to the MPEG-4 format and copy it onto a Memory Stick for viewing on the PSP....

Sony intros new PSP-compatible PSX models

Paul Sinclair • March 16 2005 • 1 comments

Sony today announced two new PSX models — the 250GB DESR-7700 and the 160GB DESR-5700 — which enable users to convert recorded video content to the MPEG-4 format...Read more

IGN this week posted an article about a special prize package created for the "Coke Style" promotional campaign beginning in Japan. The prize package consists of a special edition of Hot Shots Golf that has Coca-Cola theming and a special...

Coca-Cola teams with Sony for special PSP

Charles Starrett • March 15 2005 • 0 comments

IGN this week posted an article about a special prize package created for the "Coke Style" promotional campaign beginning in Japan. The prize package consists of a special...Read more

Wall Street Journal tech guru Walt Mossberg has published his long-awaited review of the PSP. Mossberg says that the Sony device is "an impressive hand-held game player with great graphics, good game controls and strong multiplayer capabilities" but that its...

Mossberg: PSP great for playing games - but not media

Paul Sinclair • March 15 2005 • 4 comments

Wall Street Journal tech guru Walt Mossberg has published his long-awaited review of the PSP. Mossberg says that the Sony device is "an impressive hand-held game player with...Read more

In addition to Europe, Sony will also delay the launch of the PSP in Australia in order to ensure supply for the forthcoming US launch next week. Sony Computer Entertainment spokesman Adrian Christie said that Australian launch dates for the...

PSP delayed in Australia to meet US demand

Paul Sinclair • March 15 2005 • 0 comments

In addition to Europe, Sony will also delay the launch of the PSP in Australia in order to ensure supply for the forthcoming US launch next week. Sony...Read more

In a Motley Fool article entitled "Will Sony Bite Apple?", Rick Munarriz says Apple should be more than a little scared of the PSP. "Why should the Apple digital-music behemoth worry about a gaming machine? Well, the PSP will be...

iPod faces tough competition with PSP

Paul Sinclair • March 14 2005 • 0 comments

In a Motley Fool article entitled "Will Sony Bite Apple?", Rick Munarriz says Apple should be more than a little scared of the PSP. "Why should the Apple...Read more