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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

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

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

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

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

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

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 • 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 • 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 • 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