The PSP is the first truly integrated handheld entertainment system designed to handle multiple applications — music, video, communication, and wireless networking, with games as its primary driver. PSP brings an unparalleled gaming experience to a handheld platform, allowing users to enjoy 3D games, with high-quality, full-motion video, and high-fidelity stereo audio. With graphics rendering capability comparable to that of PlayStation®2, PSP features a 4.3-inch wide screen, high-resolution TFT display. PSP also adopts a newly developed, proprietary compact but high-capacity (1.8GB) optical disc, Universal Media Disc (UMD), as its storage medium.
* The PSP Star Wars Battlefront Renegade Squadron Entertainment Pack – Ceramic White contains: The Sony PSP – Ceramic White, AC power cord, AC adaptor, battery, and Star Wars Battlefront: Renegade Squadron the game.
Check out the PSP features in depth below:
Games | Movies/Video | Music | Photos | Internet | LocationFree® TV | Tivo-To-Go™ | RSS | Online Gaming
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What’s in play this season.
- Dazzling widescreen LCD brings gaming to life
- Hundreds of games that let you take your gaming on the go
- Unique content created specifically for the PSP® system
- Diverse genres — and all created with portable gaming in mind
Play games anytime, anywhere on the PSP system’s dazzling, widescreen LCD. Games are playable off a UMD™ (Universal Media Disc), which load when inserted into the system. If your PSP system hasn’t been updated, the game software will update your PSP system’s firmware as well.
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The silver screen, conveniently resized.
- Choose from hundreds of movies and TV shows to watch, spanning diverse genres and viewing choices
- Take your entertainment with you on the go by placing your downloaded videos on Memory Stick Duo™
Here’s How it Works.
- Use the Use the PSP Media Manager to easily place videos on your PSP System’s Memory Stick Duo.
- PSP Media Manager will search your PC for videos, and then convert
- Alternatively, watch full-length movies and TV shows off a UMD™.
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Let the music move you — anywhere.
- Place your MP3 collection on Memory Stick Duo and take your music with you everywhere
- Plays MP3, WAV, WMA, ATRAC3+, and MP4 formats
Here’s How it Works.
You can add MP3’s (or other music format files) to your Memory Stick Duo for play on your PSP system.
- Simply attach your PSP to your PC through a USB cable — making the PSP an external drive.
- You’ll then be able to copy your MP3s onto your Memory Stick Duo (make sure that your Memory Stick Duo is formatted for use on your PSP and that you place your music files in the folder labeled Music).
- Then just plug your headphones in, go to Music on the PSP system’s XMB™ (XrossMediaBar) menu and select your song.
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Take your photos and slide shows to go.
- Place your photos on your Memory Stick Duo and view them on the LCD screen
- Beam photos to friends via Wi-Fi
- Set up a slideshow to show friends and family your photo collection
Here’s How it Works.
It’s easy to place photos on your PSP system!
- Attach your PSP to your PC through a USB cable — which will make the PSP an external drive.
- You’ll then be able to copy your photos (JPG, TIFF, PNG, GIF, or BMP formats) to your Memory Stick Duo (make sure your Memory Stick Duo is formatted for use on your PSP and that you place your photos in the folder labeled Photo).
- You can then go to the Photo icon on the PSP system’s XMB and select the photo that you’d like to view.
You can also beam photos to a friend in the vicinity who has a PSP. Make sure that both of your PSP systems have the Wi-Fi switch set to On.
- The photo ‘Receiver’ should go to the Photo icon on the PSP system’s XMB, select the location to save the photo and press
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- Select ‘Receive’.
- The photo ‘Sender’ should go to the photo to be sent and press .
- Select ‘Send’ and press
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- The photo will be beamed via Wi-Fi to your friend’s PSP.
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Got a hot spot? Get some cool stuff
- Access the Internet from any accessible hotspot
- For exclusive PSP downloadable demos and content, visit www.us.playstation.com/psp
Here’s How it Works
To access the Internet on your PSP system, first make sure that you are at an accessible hotspot and that your Wi-Fi switch is set to ON.
- If you are at a new location, you’ll want to select the WWW icon on your PSP system’s XMB screen, and then follow instructions to set up a New Connection.
- Once you have tested this connection, select the WWW icon from your PSP system’s XMB screen again.
- Press
 and then to access the URL bar, or scroll over to the Bookmarks icon (noted by the ‘heart’ icon) and select a site.
- If accessing through the URL bar, after pressing , the on screen keyboard will pop up. Enter the desired website URL and your PSP will connect you to that site. Once the web page is shown, press to hide the toolbar.
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LocationFree TV
- Watch live TV, DVR content or your DVD player content on your PSP system from anywhere in the world via an accessible hotspot
- Connect your compatible TV, DVD player, DVR, Camcorder, or PC to the LocationFree Base Station. Then enjoy your favorite TV shows, movies, created video, and more where and when you want on your PSP — wherever wireless connectivity allows
Here’s How it Works
To connect to your LocationFree TV base station through your PSP, make sure you have installed firmware update 2.80 or later and that your Wi-Fi switch is set to On.
- Go to the LocationFree icon underneath the Network icon on your PSP system’s XMB menu. (If you have not set-up a connection yet, your PSP will take you through the process.)
- Register your PSP with the LocationFree TV base station by pressing the ‘Setup Mode’ button on the base station.
- Select the LocationFree TV icon under the Network icon on the XMB menu and press .
- Select a public wireless LAN service (if outside the home) or ‘LocationFree AP’ (if inside the home). Now you can enjoy your favorite TV shows, DVR or DVD content from the road! For further set-up information, go to www.sony.com/locationfree.
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TiVo-To-Go™
- Watch recorded TV content downloaded to your Memory Stick Duo
- TiVo-To-Go™ service costs .95 (one time flat fee) and converts recorded TiVo content to the correct PSP system format
- Check www.tivo.com/tivotogo for more information
Here’s How it Works
- To access your TiVo content for playback on your PSP, your TiVo Series2™ must be connected to your home network (connecting it to your PC).
- Next, go to www.tivo.com/tivotogo to download the TiVo Desktop Plus software. This will allow your PC to convert the TiVo files to a PSP readable format. TiVo charges a one-time fee of .95 for this service, payable via their website.
- When TiVo Desktop Plus has been downloaded, click the box in the ‘Preferences’ menu to ensure files are converted to PSP format.
- Transfer the shows you wish onto your PC. The PC will then automatically convert the files into PSP readable files and place in a separate portable downloads folder.
- You’ll then need to connect your PSP to your PC via the USB cable — which will turn the PSP into an external drive. Make sure your Memory Stick Duo has been formatted for use on the PSP and that you have updated your PSP system’s firmware to version 2.80 or later. From there, you’ll be able to enjoy your TiVo content on your PSP!
*Mac users can convert their TiVo Series2 programs for PSP as well using Roxio Toast 8 — see http://www.tivo.com/mactivotogo/ for details.
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RSS
- Enjoy audio and video RSS (podcasts) downloaded to your PSP system — anywhere you go
- Check out PlayStation Mayhem and other RSS content on the RSS page through the official PSP website
Here’s How it Works
- Start the web browser (see Internet section for more information).
- Select a webpage that offers RSS-distributed content.
- Select the icon for the RSS-distributed content.
- Select YES and then press . You have now created an RSS channel for that webpage. To access this content, simply go to the channel under the RSS menu.
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- Battle others in intense online gaming at home or through complimentary 6 month access at any T-Mobile HotSpot*
Here’s How it Works
- To play anyone in your local vicinity (up to 50 feet away), simply make sure your Wi-Fi switch is set to the On position, and follow the game’s instructions on how to connect. Both PSP systems must have a copy of the game to play.
- To play online, make sure you’re at an accessible hotspot (at home or T-Mobile HotSpot), and set your Wi-Fi switch to the On position.
- Ensure you have set up a new connection and then follow the game’s on screen instructions to access the game lobby and find people to play!
- Check www.us.playstation.com/psp/ to view T-Mobile HotSpot compatible games.
- For detailed instructions on installing the necessary firmware update required for T-Mobile HotSpot online gaming, go to: www.us.playstation.com/psp/downloads/systemupdate/
*Available through March 28, 2008. PSP must be updated to System Update v.3.30 or later.
Check out more upcoming games at http://www.us.playstation/psp/
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PSP Slim&Lite —> awesome!!,
So I have owned the Sony PSP Star Wars Battlefront Renegade Squadron Entertainment Pack – Ceramic White for about 3 weeks now. I never owned the original PSP, and mostly got this for “remote play” capabilities with the PS3 (e.g. remote access to your PS3 using the PSP and a wifi connection). Simply put, the PSP is AWESOME. Seriously.
The Good:
1. Aesthetics/Design/Construction.
The white slim looks and feels great. I briefly owned the black slim before returning it and getting the white one. The black looked slick, but it was a real fingerprint magnet. The white looks better, very sleek and clean. Fingerprints do not show up on it much either, which is great. The silver slim was just too cheap looking, like the silver was spray painted on, so I never considered it. Nice how the back is totally flat also, unlike the old psp. The non-spring door battery cover is fine. I was worried after reading reviews of how it is cheap feeling and fragile, but it’s just fine. It is easy to open/close, gives a nice “snap” when it opens or closes, won’t break if you’re not rough with it (care is required), and eliminates worries about the spring door mechanism from malfunctioning. I never had an original PSP 1000, but the slim feels solid and not cheap at all to me.
2. Screen.
Very bright, nice 480×272 resolution. Movies and games just look great on it.
3. Music.
MP3s (and WMA supported also) sound great on the PSP. The visualization has about six different “patterns” that are interesting. The interface looks good, better in fact than the music player interface on the PS3, and features all the important info, and can be toggled on/off also. Recent firmware now allows for music to be played back while viewing photos.
4. Video.
Ability to run full 480×272 video off of files stored on the memory stick was a contentious issue in the first couple years, as Sony had evidently crippled video file on the memory stick to a max resolution of 320×240 in order to “encourage” users to buy overpriced UMDs. Several months ago, Sony saw the error of its ways and relented to user requests and now the PSP is fully able to play back 480×272 (the PSP’s native resolution) video off of videos stored on your memory stick. Using the freeware “psp video 9,” you can create video files ranging from 700mb (~1.5hrs video) to 1gb (~2hrs) that look and sound as good as a UMD movie.
Functionality is great too, with the newer firmwares you can search through your video file for scenes by varying intervals (1,2, or 5 minute), which is great since your own video files will be a single file. This is really not to be underestimated in its usefulness, plus it is really cool to use!
5. Photos.
The photo viewer is pretty cool as well, but could use a bit more customization. You can view standard file types (jpg, gif, bmp, and tiff I believe) and have a few slideshow and zoom options. The background of photos that are not 480×272 resolution is white, which cannot be changed to another color (like black), which is not a big deal but I hope Sony will allow you to use a black background in the future.
6. Games.
This is of course the main feature of the PSP. I wasn’t expecting the games to be too good, but there are quite a few very good games. So far, my favorites are: Silent Hill Origins, Metal Gear Solid: Portable Ops, Grand Theft Auto: Liberty/Vice City Stories, NBA 08, Outrun 2006, Burnout Legends, FIFA 08, Madden 08, Legend of Heroes, Star Wars Battlefront: Renegade Squadron, Daxter, Wipeout Pure, and Siphon Filter: Dark Mirror. You would be amazed at the graphics, gameplay, story, audio (music/voiceovers) this little system is capable of! Some of these are just great games.
7. Remote Play/Location Free Player.
This is the original reason I bought the PSP, to remotely (via wifi) connect to my PS3 and access the music, video, photos, and even games on it. When it works, it is just really really cool. The PS3 interface shows up on the PSP screen (which can be adjusted for quality based on the bandwidth you want to set it to — there are five different settings), and you can play movies, trailers, photos, audio, even some games (like Lair!) on your PSP. I haven’t used Location Free player yet, but basically it is like using a Slingbox on the PSP, so that you can watch TV, access your DVR, etc., on your PSP using a wifi connection. I plan to try it someday for sure.
8. Internet.
You can use the browser to surf the internet on the PSP when you have access to wifi. It works well enough, and the key input system is pretty decent for a non-QWERTY/touchscreen input system.
9. Functionality/Performance.
The much maligned battery life, is really not that bad at all…
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I had the original PSP, very sturdy and downright portable gaming to have. Unfortunately mine broke and to spend another 200+ to replace….not!! Now Sony brings out the Star Wars limited edition; any true fan cannot pass this up. At first holding of the item, I thought I got swindled. Felt like someone just took the insides of the machine and left the shell. Same great perfomance of the original but so much lighter. Although it doesnt feel as sturdy as the original but within minutes of playing; you’ll forget about the PSP of old. In a nutshell, to replace a broken PSP or acquire for the first time, this is it. Especially with free shipping and no tax….
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