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Sony Computer Entertainment may be planning to bring text-based content to the PSP. CNET News.com reports that the company recently filed trademarks for "PSP Comics," "PSP Books" and "PSP Magazine" with the Japan Patent Office. Other trademarks filed by Sony...

Sony readying text-based PSP content

Paul Sinclair • June 6 2005 • comments

Sony Computer Entertainment may be planning to bring text-based content to the PSP. CNET News.com reports that the company recently filed trademarks for "PSP Comics," "PSP Books" and...Read more

Sony is handing out cease and desist letters to some of the UK's grey market PSP retailers, Reuters reports. One retailer in particular, ElectricBirdLand, claims Sony says they are infringing Sony's trademark. Sony does not own the PSP trademark in...

Sony to PSP Importers: 'Game Over'

Charles Starrett • June 3 2005 • comments

Sony is handing out cease and desist letters to some of the UK's grey market PSP retailers, Reuters reports. One retailer in particular, ElectricBirdLand, claims Sony says they...Read more

A $199 PSP package may be in the works, according to retailers that are already stocking the same accessories contained in the value pack, Punch Jump reports. This would give the North American market two PSP packages similar to the...

$199 PSP coming?

Charles Starrett • June 3 2005 • comments

A $199 PSP package may be in the works, according to retailers that are already stocking the same accessories contained in the value pack, Punch Jump reports. This...Read more

dapreview has posted a "Dummie's Guide to making the PSP into a 20-gig PMP." An unofficial PSP driver for Windows 98 has been released. Geneon Entertainment is bringing anime titles "Appleseed," "Samurai Champloo," "Gungrave," and "Hellsing" to UMD. Glay'z has...

Bonus Points: 20GB PSP, Windows 98, Anime, Adult UMDs

Charles Starrett • June 2 2005 • comments

dapreview has posted a "Dummie's Guide to making the PSP into a 20-gig PMP." An unofficial PSP driver for Windows 98 has been released. Geneon Entertainment is bringing...Read more

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 • 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 • 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

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 • 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

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 • 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

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 • 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

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 • 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

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 • 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

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 • 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

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 • 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 released this Fall and will play Game Boy Advance games, but nothing...

Nintendo announces Game Boy Micro

Paul Sinclair • May 17 2005 • 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

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...