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Well-known Asian video game importer Lik-Sang said today that Sony Computer Entertainment has begun legal actions against the company in the High Court of Hong Kong for selling PSP consoles to UK customers. Lik-Sang's official statement on the matter can...

Lik-Sang sued by Sony over PSP sales

Paul Sinclair • August 8 2005 • comments

Well-known Asian video game importer Lik-Sang said today that Sony Computer Entertainment has begun legal actions against the company in the High Court of Hong Kong for selling...Read more

Xbox365 has posted some screenshots demonstrating the connectivity between the PSP and Microsoft's forthcoming Xbox 360. The screens show the Xbox accessing both music and pictures directly from the PSP via USB. No further details have been published....

PSP on Xbox 360 pics posted

Charles Starrett • August 7 2005 • comments

Vibe reports that rap mogul Russell Simmons will be helping to bling out the PSP this holiday season. "Russell Simmons' jewelry company, Simmons Jewelry Co., has included a $35,000 PSP case in his line of fine men's jewelry, according to...

Russell Simmons pimps the PSP

Paul Sinclair • August 4 2005 • comments

Vibe reports that rap mogul Russell Simmons will be helping to bling out the PSP this holiday season. "Russell Simmons' jewelry company, Simmons Jewelry Co., has included a...Read more

+ Sony Communication Network launched a Web portal today through which owners of the PlayStation Portable (PSP) handheld gaming device can download video clips. + The Portable TV site offers at launch a small selection of movie previews, animated cartoons,...

PSP 2.0 firmware roundup

Charles Starrett • July 28 2005 • comments

+ Sony Communication Network launched a Web portal today through which owners of the PlayStation Portable (PSP) handheld gaming device can download video clips. + The Portable TV...Read more

Following last week's unveiling of a white PSP in Tokyo, we've collected new details and three new photos of the device. Here's what we know so far: The "ceramic white" PSP will be released in Japan on Thursday, September 15,...

White PSP - Live photos, New details

Paul Sinclair • July 25 2005 • comments

Following last week's unveiling of a white PSP in Tokyo, we've collected new details and three new photos of the device. Here's what we know so far: The...Read more

At the Playstation Summit in Tokyo yesterday, Sony Computer Entertainment provided updates on its PSP handheld, revealing latest sales figures for the device, games and UMD movies. We break it down for you below. + 5.07 million PSPs sold worldwide...

PSP by the numbers

Paul Sinclair • July 22 2005 • comments

At the Playstation Summit in Tokyo yesterday, Sony Computer Entertainment provided updates on its PSP handheld, revealing latest sales figures for the device, games and UMD movies. We...Read more

At a special event in Tokyo, Japan today, Sony Computer Entertainment announced a white version of the PSP and said it will release a software update next week that will add several new features to the device. The version 2.0...

Sony unveils white PSP, web browser

Paul Sinclair • July 21 2005 • comments

At a special event in Tokyo, Japan today, Sony Computer Entertainment announced a white version of the PSP and said it will release a software update next week...Read more

Sony is giving concert-goers at this year's Ozzfest and Vans Warped tours the chance to get their hands on new and upcoming PSP and PS2 titles. "When attendees along the Vans Warped Tour aren't listening to performances by Billy Idol,...

PSP games at Ozzfest, Warped tours

Paul Sinclair • July 18 2005 • comments

Sony is giving concert-goers at this year's Ozzfest and Vans Warped tours the chance to get their hands on new and upcoming PSP and PS2 titles. "When attendees...Read more

McDonald's and Sony Computer Entertainment have teamed for a PSP giveaway called "Only the Mac Code Knows." "People who buy a Big Mac sandwich or large fries get a code that they can enter online at the PlayatMcD.com website. Site...

McDonald's launches PSP promo

Paul Sinclair • July 6 2005 • comments

McDonald's and Sony Computer Entertainment have teamed for a PSP giveaway called "Only the Mac Code Knows." "People who buy a Big Mac sandwich or large fries get...Read more

Sony shipped approximately 250,000 PSPs to U.S. consumers in May, compared to only 57,000 Nintendo DS units in the same month. However, Game Boy Advance sales are still strong with 237,000 being sold in May. "Combined, the GBA and the...

PSP outselling DS by large margin

Paul Sinclair • July 5 2005 • comments

Sony shipped approximately 250,000 PSPs to U.S. consumers in May, compared to only 57,000 Nintendo DS units in the same month. However, Game Boy Advance sales are still...Read more

Sony is reportedly planning to debut a silver version of the PSP. "No price or date has been mentioned and Sony has yet to officially announce anything, although reading between the lines, it’s not beyond the realm of possibility that...

Silver PSP on the way?

Paul Sinclair • July 1 2005 • comments

Sony is reportedly planning to debut a silver version of the PSP. "No price or date has been mentioned and Sony has yet to officially announce anything, although...Read more

A judge ruled in Sony's favor today by ordering online retailer ElectricBirdLand to stop selling imported PSPs immediately. The injunction is only temporary, as an infringement lawsuit brought against the retailer by Sony goes on. Sony is arguing that the...

Sony wins injuction vs. UK PSP importer

Charles Starrett • June 28 2005 • comments

Fairmont Hotels in Canada are offering PSPs to guests this summer. "Fairmont recently announced that starting June 16 until the end of summer, guests visiting the hotel's Canadian locations can check-out a PSP and any accompanying PSP games and movies...

Canadian Fairmont Hotels offer PSPs

Paul Sinclair • June 20 2005 • comments

Fairmont Hotels in Canada are offering PSPs to guests this summer. "Fairmont recently announced that starting June 16 until the end of summer, guests visiting the hotel's Canadian...Read more

PSP-dev today released a hack that allows homebrew to be run on firmware v1.5 North American PSPs. The software hack requires two Memory Stick Duos (swapping between them is required) but allows the various emulators and programs released for the...

PSP v1.5 homebrew hack

Charles Starrett • June 15 2005 • comments

PSP-dev today released a hack that allows homebrew to be run on firmware v1.5 North American PSPs. The software hack requires two Memory Stick Duos (swapping between them...Read more

Sony Computer Entertainment has released a new firmware update for Japanese PSPs that updates system software to version 1.52 and adds more security to the device. Gamespot reports: "The update will strengthen security on the PSP's system software and allow...

New Japanese PSP patch released

Paul Sinclair • June 8 2005 • comments

Sony Computer Entertainment has released a new firmware update for Japanese PSPs that updates system software to version 1.52 and adds more security to the device. Gamespot reports:...Read more