| The release of the Sony Playstation Portable (PSP) marked Sony's first entry into the handheld gaming world. Before the PlayStation Portable hit store shelves, the market was dominated by Nintendo. The Sony PSP has become a great success for Sony and is a worthy competitor to Nintendo's latest handheld device, the Nintendo Dual Screen, or DS for short. The PSP was designed as a versatile handheld that wasn't a dedicated portable video game system. PSP owners can take their handhelds with them to listen to MP3 audio files, watch UMD movies, and view digital photos as well. Music and photos must be stored on one of Sony's Memory Sticks to be used on the console. PSP games and movies, however, come on a UMD disc--a 1.8 GB miniature DVD. The Sony PSP also features Wi-Fi support, which enables people who own the device to connect to wireless networks. This can be used for multiplayer gaming without the constraints of wires and even to connect to the Internet. Sony also promises that its PlayStation Portable will be able to interact with its next generation PlayStation 3 home console. Although the Sony PSP is competing with the Nintendo DS, both Sony and Nintendo feel that their consoles will appeal to different demographics. The hands-on interface of the Nintendo DS coupled with a large number of kid-friendly titles shows that Nintendo is targeting the younger generation of gamers. On the other hand, the PSP is an affordable all-in-one device for older people looking for a functional handheld to keep them busy while away from home. |
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