{"id":3005490,"date":"2007-07-12T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2007-07-12T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"urn:uuid:d6251d35-a883-4964-b9dd-ca00348d6c1e"},"modified":"2007-07-12T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2007-07-12T00:00:00","slug":"pspplaystationportable-becomes-slimmer-and-lighter","status":"publish","type":"press-release","link":"https:\/\/sonyinteractive.com\/en\/press-releases\/2007\/pspplaystationportable-becomes-slimmer-and-lighter\/","title":{"rendered":"PSP\u00ae(PlayStation\u00aePortable) Becomes Slimmer and Lighter"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"container-789bfd3439\" class=\"cmp-container\">\n<div class=\"aem-Grid aem-Grid--12 aem-Grid--tablet--12 aem-Grid--default--12 aem-Grid--phone--12 \">\n<div class=\"container responsivegrid aem-GridColumn--tablet--12 aem-GridColumn--offset--tablet--0 aem-GridColumn--default--none aem-GridColumn--phone--none aem-GridColumn--phone--12 aem-GridColumn--tablet--none aem-GridColumn aem-GridColumn--default--12 aem-GridColumn--offset--phone--0 aem-GridColumn--offset--default--0\">\n<div id=\"container-ee1fd619cc\" class=\"cmp-container\">\n<div class=\"aem-Grid aem-Grid--12 aem-Grid--tablet--12 aem-Grid--default--12 aem-Grid--phone--12 \">\n<div class=\"embed aem-GridColumn--tablet--12 aem-GridColumn--phone--12 aem-GridColumn aem-GridColumn--default--12\">\n<div id=\"embed-4cad7a5afd\" class=\"cmp-embed\">\n<div class=\"box02\">\n<table class=\"a\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"alignCenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/content\/dam\/corporate\/jp\/corporate\/release\/img\/070712gs.jpg\" alt=\"PSP\u00ae(PlayStation\u00aePortable) (PSP-2000) Piano Black, Ceramic White and Ice Silver\" hspace=\"10\" border=\"0\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"box02\">\n<p>\n<span class=\"text_b\">Tokyo, July 12, 2007<\/span> \u2013 Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (SCEI) today unveiled an<br \/>\nenhanced design for PSP\u00ae (PlayStation\u00aePortable) system (PSP-2000) that has a more<br \/>\nstreamlined form factor and a video-out port which will become available in stores from<br \/>\nSeptember in Japan, North America and Europe.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"box02\">\n<p>\nWhile succeeding the basic functions and design philosophy of the current PSP<br \/>\nincluding a 4.3 inch wide high resolution LCD screen, overwhelmingly large for a handheld<br \/>\ndevice, new PSP is 33 percent lighter and 19 percent slimmer than the original version, making<br \/>\nthe all-in-one handheld entertainment system even easier to carry around at approx.189g in<br \/>\nweight (weight of current model is approx.280g) and approx.18.6mm in thickness (thickness of<br \/>\ncurrent model is approx.23.0 mm).\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"box02\">\n<p>\nAdding a video-out port(*1) enables new PSP users to experience high quality<br \/>\nUMD\u2122 (Universal Media Disc) Video, pictures and movies from Memory Stick Duo and<br \/>\ngame software titles(*2) on their TVs at home. Also, new PSP is equipped with enhanced<br \/>\nfeature to temporarily store game data from UMD, reducing load time during game play(*3).<br \/>\nMoreover, the ability to charge the unit through PLAYSTATION\u00ae3 or PC via USB cable<br \/>\nduring data transfer is newly equipped(*4), further positioning PSP as a true handheld device.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"box02\">\n<p>\nA new PSP comes in three basic colors of \u201cPiano Black\u201d, \u201cCeramic White\u201d, and<br \/>\n\u201cIce Silver\u201d to meet a variety of lifestyle and preferences for all ages(*5).\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"box02\">\n<p>\nDuring the two and a half years since the launch of PSP in December, 2004 strong<br \/>\nsupport from users worldwide as well as an abundance of exciting software titles from<br \/>\npublishers around the world have resulted in PSP achieving cumulative shipment of 25 million<br \/>\nunits for the hardware and 100 million units for software titles worldwide by March, 2007.<br \/>\nThe expansion of the PSP platform is being boosted worldwide along with its exciting lineup<br \/>\nof software titles as well as the introduction of color variations.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"box02\">\n<p>\nSCEI will continue to further expand the PSP platform and create a new world of<br \/>\ncomputer entertainment with innovative and exciting new titles and a new PSP.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"box02\">\n<p class=\"note\"><span class=\"small\">(*1) Video output cables (AV cable\/S VIDEO cable\/D Terminal AV cable\/Component AV cable) are sold separately. Product lineup may<br \/>\ndiffer by country\/region.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"note\"><span class=\"small\">(*2) Progressive TV and PSP specific cable (D Terminal AV cable or Component AV cable) are necessary to output game software titles for<br \/>\nPSP.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"note\"><span class=\"small\">(*3) Effect of this feature varies depending on software titles.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"note\"><span class=\"small\">(*4)  PSP needs to be put in \u201cUSB Connection\u201d mode.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"note\"><span class=\"small\">(*5) Color variations may differ by country\/region.<\/span>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"box02\">\n<h2 class=\"pr_h2\">\uff1cPSP\u00ae(PlayStation\u00aePortable) (PSP-2000) Product Overview\uff1e<\/h2>\n<table class=\"b\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"25%\">Product Name<\/td>\n<td>PSP\u00ae(PlayStation\u00aePortable)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>External dimensions<\/td>\n<td>Approx. 169.4 x 18.6 x 71.4 mm \/ 6 \u00be x \u00be x 2 \u00be in (width \u00d7<br \/>\nheight \u00d7 depth) (excludes largest projection)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Weight<\/td>\n<td>Approx. 189g \/ 6.7 oz (including battery pack)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>CPU<\/td>\n<td>PSP CPU (System clock frequency 1-333MHz)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Main Memory<\/td>\n<td>64MB<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Display<\/td>\n<td>4.3 inches (16:9) full-transparent type, TFT drive,<br \/>\n480 x 272 pixel, Approximately 16,770,000 colors displayed<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Sound<\/td>\n<td>Built-in stereo speakers<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Main Input\/Output<\/td>\n<td>Wireless LAN (IEEE 802.11b)(Wi-Fi)<br \/>\nHi-Speed USB (USB2.\uff10) (mini-B)<br \/>\nMemory Stick PRO Duo\u2122<br \/>\nAnalog Video Out<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Main Connectors<\/td>\n<td>DC In 5V connector<br \/>\nDC Out connector<br \/>\nvideo out\/headset connector<br \/>\nUSB connector<br \/>\nMemory Stick Duo\u2122 slot<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Key\/Switches<\/td>\n<td>Directional buttons (up\/down\/right\/left), analog stick,<br \/>\nAction buttons (triangle, circle, cross, square), L\/R buttons<br \/>\nSTART button, SELECT button, HOME button<br \/>\nPOWER\/HOLD switch, WLAN switch<br \/>\ndisplay button, sound button, volume (+\/-) buttons<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Power sources<\/td>\n<td>Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery pack<br \/>\nAC adaptor<br \/>\nUSB power supply<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Internal disc drive<\/td>\n<td>Read-only UMD\u2122 drive<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Supported profile<\/td>\n<td>PSP\u00ae (PlayStation\u00ae Portable) Game<br \/>\nUMD\u2122 Video<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Access Control<\/td>\n<td>Region code, parental control<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Wireless Communications<\/td>\n<td>Infrastructure mode<br \/>\nAd hoc mode (connects up to 16 consoles)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Supplied Accessories<\/td>\n<td>AC adaptor<br \/>\nBattery pack (1200mAh)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"box02\">\n<h2 class=\"pr_h2\">Supported codec (in Memory Stick)<\/h2>\n<table class=\"b\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"25%\">Video<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul style=\"margin-left:16px\">\n<li>Memory Stick Video Format<\/li>\n<ul style=\"margin-left:6px; margin-bottom:6px\">\n<li>MPEG-4 Simple Profile (AAC LC)<\/li>\n<li>H.264\/MPEG-4 AVC Main Profile (AAC LC)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<li>MP4 File Format<\/li>\n<ul style=\"margin-left:6px; margin-bottom:6px\">\n<li>MPEG-4 Simple Profile (AAC LC)<\/li>\n<li>H.264\/MPEG-4 AVC Main Profile- CABAC only &#8211; (AAC LC) \/ Baseline<br \/>\nProfile (AAC LC)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<li>AVI<\/li>\n<ul style=\"margin-left:6px\">\n<li>Motion JPEG (Linear PCM or \u03bc-Lau)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Music<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul style=\"margin-left:16px\">\n<li>Memory Stick Audio Format<\/li>\n<ul style=\"margin-left:6px; margin-bottom:6px\">\n<li>ATRAC3\u2122<\/li>\n<li>ATRAC3plus\u2122<\/li>\n<li>MP3<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<li>MP3(MPEG-1\/2 Audio Layer3)<\/li>\n<li>MP4(MPEG-4 AAC)<\/li>\n<li>WAVE(Linear PCM)<\/li>\n<li>WMA(Windows Media\u00ae Audio 9 Standard only)<span class=\"sup\">\u203b6<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Photo<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul style=\"margin-left:16px\">\n<li>JPEG (DCF2.0\/Exif2.21 compliant)<\/li>\n<li>TIFF<\/li>\n<li>BMP<\/li>\n<li>GIF<\/li>\n<li>PNG<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p class=\"note\"><span class=\"small\">(*6) WMA Playback feature needs to be enabled.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"box02\">\n<h2 class=\"pr_h2\">\uff1cPSP\u00ae(PlayStation\u00aePortable) \uff08PSP-2000\uff09 Color Variations\uff1e<\/h2>\n<table class=\"b\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"50%\" rowspan=\"3\" class=\"alignCenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/content\/dam\/corporate\/jp\/corporate\/release\/img\/070712as.jpg\" alt=\"PSP\u00ae(PlayStation\u00aePortable) (PSP-2000) Piano Black front\" hspace=\"10\" border=\"0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/content\/dam\/corporate\/jp\/corporate\/release\/img\/070712bs.jpg\" alt=\"PSP\u00ae(PlayStation\u00aePortable) (PSP-2000) Piano Black rear\" width=\"200\" height=\"158\" hspace=\"10\" border=\"0\"><\/td>\n<td width=\"20%\">Product Name<\/td>\n<td width=\"30%\">PSP\u00ae(PlayStation\u00aePortable)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Color Name<\/td>\n<td>Piano Black<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Product Code<\/td>\n<td>PSP-2000 PB<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><\/p>\n<table class=\"b\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"50%\" rowspan=\"3\" class=\"alignCenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/content\/dam\/corporate\/jp\/corporate\/release\/img\/070712cs.jpg\" alt=\"PSP\u00ae(PlayStation\u00aePortable) (PSP-2000) Ceramic White front\" width=\"200\" height=\"158\" hspace=\"10\" border=\"0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/content\/dam\/corporate\/jp\/corporate\/release\/img\/070712ds.jpg\" alt=\"PSP\u00ae(PlayStation\u00aePortable) (PSP-2000) Ceramic White rear\" width=\"200\" height=\"158\" hspace=\"10\" border=\"0\"><\/td>\n<td width=\"20%\">Product Name<\/td>\n<td width=\"30%\">PSP\u00ae(PlayStation\u00aePortable)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Color Name<\/td>\n<td>Ceramic White<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Product Code<\/td>\n<td>PSP-2000 CW<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><\/p>\n<table class=\"b\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"50%\" rowspan=\"3\" class=\"alignCenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/content\/dam\/corporate\/jp\/corporate\/release\/img\/070712es.jpg\" alt=\"PSP\u00ae(PlayStation\u00aePortable) (PSP-2000) Ice Silver front\" width=\"200\" height=\"158\" hspace=\"10\" border=\"0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/content\/dam\/corporate\/jp\/corporate\/release\/img\/070712fs.jpg\" alt=\"PSP\u00ae(PlayStation\u00aePortable) (PSP-2000) Ice Silver rear\" width=\"200\" height=\"158\" hspace=\"10\" border=\"0\"><\/td>\n<td width=\"20%\">Product Name<\/td>\n<td width=\"30%\">PSP\u00ae(PlayStation\u00aePortable)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Color Name<\/td>\n<td>Ice Silver<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Product Code<\/td>\n<td>PSP-2000 IS<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"box02\">\n<h2 class=\"pr_h2\">\uff1cPSP\u00ae(PlayStation\u00aePortable) Peripherals for PSP-2000 only (sold separately)\uff1e<\/h2>\n<table class=\"b\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"alignCenter\" rowspan=\"3\" width=\"30%\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/content\/dam\/corporate\/jp\/corporate\/release\/img\/070712hs.jpg\" width=\"200\" height=\"158\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Battery Pack\"><\/td>\n<td width=\"20%\">Product Name<\/td>\n<td>Battery Pack<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Product Code<\/td>\n<td>PSP-S110 \/ PSP-S110 U \/ PSP-S110 E \/ PSP-S110 G<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Specifications\n<\/td>\n<td>\nExternal dimensions: Approx. 36 x 10 x 57mm (1 1\/2 \u00d7 3\/8 \u00d7 2 1\/4 in)<br \/>\nWeight: Approx. 30g (1.06 oz)<br \/>\nBattery type: Lithium-ion rechargeable battery<br \/>\nVoltage\/Capacity: DC 3.6V\/1200mAh<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><\/p>\n<table class=\"b\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"alignCenter\" rowspan=\"3\" width=\"30%\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/content\/dam\/corporate\/jp\/corporate\/release\/img\/070712is.jpg\" width=\"200\" height=\"158\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Headphones with Remote Control\"><\/td>\n<td width=\"20%\">Product Name<\/td>\n<td>Headphones with Remote Control<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Product Code<\/td>\n<td>PSP-S140 \/ PSP-S140 U \/ PSP-S140 G<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Specifications\n<\/td>\n<td>\nRemote functions: PLAY, PAUSE, FF, FR, VOLUME(+\/-), HOLD<br \/>\nHeadphones: Inner- Ear Headphones<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><\/p>\n<table class=\"b\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"alignCenter\" rowspan=\"3\" width=\"30%\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/content\/dam\/corporate\/jp\/corporate\/release\/img\/070712js.jpg\" width=\"125\" height=\"158\" border=\"0\" alt=\"AV cable\"><\/td>\n<td width=\"20%\">Product Name<\/td>\n<td>AV cable<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Product Code<\/td>\n<td>PSP-S150 \/ PSP-S150 U \/ PSP-S150 E<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Specifications\n<\/td>\n<td>\nComposite cable<br \/>\nCable length: Approx. 2.5m<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><\/p>\n<table class=\"b\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"alignCenter\" rowspan=\"3\" width=\"30%\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/content\/dam\/corporate\/jp\/corporate\/release\/img\/070712ks.jpg\" width=\"125\" height=\"158\" border=\"0\" alt=\"S VIDEO cable\"><\/td>\n<td width=\"20%\">Product Name<\/td>\n<td>S VIDEO cable<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Product Code<\/td>\n<td>PSP-S160 \/ PSP-S160 U<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Specifications<\/td>\n<td>\nCable length: Approx. 2.5m<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><\/p>\n<table class=\"b\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"alignCenter\" rowspan=\"3\" width=\"30%\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/content\/dam\/corporate\/jp\/corporate\/release\/img\/070712ls.jpg\" width=\"125\" height=\"158\" border=\"0\" alt=\"D Terminal AV cable\"><\/td>\n<td width=\"20%\">Product Name<\/td>\n<td>D Terminal AV cable<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Product Code<\/td>\n<td>PSP-S170<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Specifications<\/td>\n<td>\nFor Japanese market only<br \/>\nCable length: Approx. 2.5m<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><\/p>\n<table class=\"b\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"alignCenter\" rowspan=\"3\" width=\"30%\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/content\/dam\/corporate\/jp\/corporate\/release\/img\/070712ms.jpg\" width=\"125\" height=\"158\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Component AV cable\"><\/td>\n<td width=\"20%\">Product Name<\/td>\n<td>Component AV cable<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Product Code<\/td>\n<td>PSP-S180 \/ PSP-S180 U \/ PSP-S180 E<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Specifications<\/td>\n<td>Cable length: Approx. 2.5m<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p class=\"text_b\">Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"box02\">\n<h4>About Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.<\/h4>\n<p>\nRecognized as the global leader and company responsible for the progression of consumer-based computer<br \/>\nentertainment, Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (SCEI) manufacturers, distributes and markets the<br \/>\nPlayStation\u00ae game console, the PlayStation\u00ae2 computer entertainment system, the PSP\u00ae (PlayStation\u00aePortable)<br \/>\nhandheld entertainment system and the PLAYSTATION\u00ae3 (PS3\u00ae) system. PlayStation has revolutionized home<br \/>\nentertainment by introducing advanced 3D graphic processing, and PlayStation 2 further enhances the PlayStation<br \/>\nlegacy as the core of home networked entertainment. PSP is a new handheld entertainment system that allows<br \/>\nusers to enjoy 3D games, with high-quality full-motion video, and high-fidelity stereo audio. PS3 is an advanced<br \/>\ncomputer system, incorporating the state-of-the-art Cell processor with super computer like power. SCEI, along<br \/>\nwith its subsidiary divisions Sony Computer Entertainment America Inc., Sony Computer Entertainment Europe<br \/>\nLtd., and Sony Computer Entertainment Korea Inc. develops, publishes, markets and distributes software, and<br \/>\nmanages the third party licensing programs for these platforms in the respective markets worldwide.<br \/>\nHeadquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. is an independent business unit of the Sony<br \/>\nGroup.<\/p>\n<p class=\"alignCenter\">###<\/p>\n<p>\nPlayStation, PLAYSTATION, PS3 and PSP are registered trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.<br \/>\nMemory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo, ATRAC3 and ATRAC3plus are trademarks of Sony Corporation.<br \/>\nWindows Media is either a registered trademark or a trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and\/or other<br \/>\ncountries.<br \/>\nAll other trademarks are property of their respective owners.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"text aem-GridColumn--tablet--12 aem-GridColumn--offset--tablet--0 aem-GridColumn--default--none aem-GridColumn--phone--none aem-GridColumn--phone--12 aem-GridColumn--tablet--none aem-GridColumn aem-GridColumn--default--12 aem-GridColumn--offset--phone--0 aem-GridColumn--offset--default--0\">\n<div id=\"text-c6adb4da15\" class=\"cmp-text\">\n<div id=\"releaseFooter\">\n<p>Readers are advised that the press releases and other information posted on this site are current only on their original publication date. 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