May 13^th, 2003 (12:00am) - Sony today gave the world a few words of there new Handheld console the PSP (PlayStation Portable). Throwing out the dreams of the N-Gage & the Helix. Marking what I think will be the first portable to go head up with GB.

Specs

- UMD or Universal Media Device. This storage media is 60mm, about half the size of the traditional CD and has a capacity of 1.8GB. That’s right GB. Expect massively complex, detailed gaming (for your handheld anyway). 2.4 inches.

- ATRAC encoding support (Sony’s proprietary sound format used in their minidiscs). This could mean it will be a multi-media device.

- Graphics specs are also impressive: NURB technology for rendering with full 3D polygons.

- The unit’s widescreen LCD screen (480x272, that’s the coveted 16:9 ratio we all love) will be backlit.

- The unit’s sound processing will feature full 3D sound, PCM, and will be "fully reconfigurable."

- MIPS 32-bit processor.

- Also, a secure ROM cartridge for anti-piracy efforts.

- Super-one-chip solution for graphics, sound, etc.

- Memory stick will be used for game saves. Also, for GPS functionality.

- Rechargeable battery.

- CPU: 90 nanometers with a clock speed TBD.

- USB 2.0 connection for talking to your PC, cellphone, even your PS2.

- Embedded RAM.

- Supports additional video codecs (other than MPEG 4.)

Specs are impressive but the Gamboy has taken down many Tyrants. More as it develops...

~ditto~