PlayStation Portable

The PlayStation Portable, also known as the PSP, is a handheld video game console released by Sony Computer Entertainment in 2004. It was designed to compete with other popular handheld consoles of its time, such as the Nintendo DS and Game Boy Advance.

PlayStation Portable

The PSP was a powerful console for its time and featured a large 4.3-inch display, a built-in speaker, and Wi-Fi connectivity for online gaming and media streaming. It also introduced a new disc format called Universal Media Disc (UMD), which was used to play games and movies.

The PSP was home to many popular and critically acclaimed games, including "God of War: Chains of Olympus," "Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII," "Patapon," and "LocoRoco." It also had access to the PlayStation Store, which offered digital versions of PSP games and other media.

In addition to gaming, the PSP was also a popular multimedia device, capable of playing music, videos, and displaying photos. It was also possible to install custom firmware on the PSP, which allowed users to run homebrew applications and emulators.

Despite being succeeded by the PlayStation Vita in 2011, the PSP remains a popular console among retro gaming enthusiasts and collectors due to its extensive library of games and its reputation as a groundbreaking handheld console.

Manufacturer: Sony

Release Date: 2004

Model: PSP-1004

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