evilecho Posted July 29, 2003 Share Posted July 29, 2003 (edited) PSP PSP CPU Core: MIPS R4000 32bit core 128 bit Bus 1-333 MHZ 8MB eDRAM main memory 2.6Gbps Bus transfer rate I-Cache, D-Cache FPU, VFPU (2.6G Flops) 3D-CG extended Instructions 1.2V PSP Media Engine: MIPS R4000 32bit core 128 bit Bus 2MB eDRAM sub memory I-Cache, D-Cache 90nm CMOS 1.2V PSP Graphics Core: 2MB VRAM 5.3Gbps Bus transfer rate 3D curved surface & 3D polygon engine Compressed texture hardware clipping, morphing, bone, tessellation beizer, b-spline (NURBS) Sound core: VME (Virtual Mobile Engine) A Re-configurable DSP Engine 166 MHZ 128bit Bus 5G operations per second CODEC capabilities 3D sound, 7.1 channels Synthesizer, effecter and other abilities ATRAC3 plus, AAC, MP3 for audio 1.2V Media: UMD (Universal Media disk) 60 mm diameter disk 660nm laser diode 1.8GB Capacity (dual layered disk) 11Mbps Transfer rate AES Cryto system Unique Disk ID Shock Proof Other Specifications: 16:9 Format Wide-screen TFT LCD (480 x 272 Pixels, 24 bit full color) MPEG-4 AVC Decoder Wireless LAN (IEEE802.11) IrDA (Infrared Data Association) USB 2.0 Memory Stick AV in/output Runs on Lithium Ion (Li-ion) Battery GBA CPU: 32-Bit ARM with embedded memory Screen: 2.9? (73mm) TFT reflective screen ? 240 x 160 resolution ? 65,535 possible colours ? 511 simultaneous colours in character mode: 32,768 simultaneous colours in bitmap moSize (mm):mm): 135mm (w) x 80mm (h) x 25mm Weight:ght: 1Power : r : 2 x AA batterBattery Life: fe: 15 hoSoftware:are: Cartridge format Game Boy Color compatible Game Boy compatible What do u think does the gba have a chance??? Edited July 29, 2003 by evilecho Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
threetonesun Posted July 29, 2003 Share Posted July 29, 2003 You mean does the PSP have a chance, right? It's all about the games ... handhelds come and go, but the Gameboy always has the games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazzla Veteran Posted July 29, 2003 Veteran Share Posted July 29, 2003 3D sound, 7.1 channels? What's the point? It's a portable. Specs don't mean anything to me, if it's got a load of crap like Fifa 2005 PSP then they can kiss my ass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.KICK Posted July 29, 2003 Share Posted July 29, 2003 the specs psp has looks like its a pda rather than a portable game console :| Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+primortal Subscriber² Posted July 29, 2003 Subscriber² Share Posted July 29, 2003 (edited) *never mind* Edited July 29, 2003 by primortal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evilecho Posted July 29, 2003 Author Share Posted July 29, 2003 the psp is design after the Sony Clie that's y it seems like a pda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joel Posted July 29, 2003 Share Posted July 29, 2003 Merged Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liquid Posted July 29, 2003 Share Posted July 29, 2003 the psp is design after the Sony Clie that's y it seems like a pda that picture was a photoshopped clie, its not real. But man GBA is going down, just like n64 did! playstation always has the better games, final fantasy in my hand, /me drools, 3D gaming in my hand, even better!. Maybe even GTA in my hand! WOW :woot: Me saves up fpr PSP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evilecho Posted July 29, 2003 Author Share Posted July 29, 2003 i'm doing the same Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spIdeZ Posted July 29, 2003 Share Posted July 29, 2003 Me saves up fpr PSP Well, you will have a while because if it's on schedule it won't be coming out until the end of 2004 :rofl: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krux Posted July 29, 2003 Share Posted July 29, 2003 launch titile for the PSP is Final Fanytasy VII-2 <~~~ buying it just for that reason right there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evilecho Posted July 29, 2003 Author Share Posted July 29, 2003 lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boffa Jones Veteran Posted July 30, 2003 Veteran Share Posted July 30, 2003 launch titile for the PSP is Final Fanytasy VII-2 <~~~ buying it just for that reason right there. I really hope you dont beleive that.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonovate Posted July 30, 2003 Share Posted July 30, 2003 interesting debate i came across earlier tonite, all should read before they comment here: http://www.planetgamecube.com/forums/messa...3&threadid=3681 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted July 30, 2003 Share Posted July 30, 2003 are there any pics of this thing? 1st time i ever heard it talked about ...Kinda curious, here :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boffa Jones Veteran Posted July 30, 2003 Veteran Share Posted July 30, 2003 No there arent any real pictures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malechai Veteran Posted July 30, 2003 Veteran Share Posted July 30, 2003 OMFG THOS3 SP3CS R SO AEWSOM3111111!1 WTF FORGAT ABOUT GMES ITS AL ABOUT SPECS!1!1 OMG WTF :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boffa Jones Veteran Posted July 30, 2003 Veteran Share Posted July 30, 2003 lol exactly the main thing is nintendo wont make their system as good ever, they try to stay aroudn the 100$ us pricepoint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elliott Posted July 31, 2003 Share Posted July 31, 2003 Ah, I love my GBA SP. And you know why? 2D Gaming. I find 2D gaming so much more addictive that 3D gaming (so in other words, 2D is perfect for a long train ride or plane ride). Also, I don't really like Playstation at all. The only game I really appreciated on it was FF7, and I don't want to see a sequel to that. Loved it as it is. Square always seems to **** up on sequels. Look at Chrono Cross. :hmmm: Personally, you can get your expensive little PSP. I'll keep my loveable GBA, and follow Game Boy if it stays in its 2D goodness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazzla Veteran Posted July 31, 2003 Veteran Share Posted July 31, 2003 :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acezo Posted July 31, 2003 Share Posted July 31, 2003 http://nathan.grebowiec.net/psp/head.jpg:D LMAO :laugh: I'm still wondering what kind of person will hook up their PSP to their home entertainment centers...unless it's not so "pocket" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danrarbc Posted July 31, 2003 Share Posted July 31, 2003 (edited) that picture was a photoshopped clie, its not real.But man GBA is going down, just like n64 did! playstation always has the better games, final fantasy in my hand, /me drools, 3D gaming in my hand, even better!. Maybe even GTA in my hand! WOW :woot: Me saves up fpr PSP So who wants to tell him FF games are releasing on GBA right now? As for the main topic. Game Boy has outlasted many, more powerful, machines. There are most likely four reasons for that: Price Game selection BATTERY LIFE (most of the rest were terrible here) Brand recognition Now, for sure Sony has one of those right out of the gate in the brand recognition. The question is can they make something that much more powerful, that is cheap, with lots of games, AND have it not eat batteries for dessert? Edited July 31, 2003 by Danrarbc641 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boffa Jones Veteran Posted August 2, 2003 Veteran Share Posted August 2, 2003 im not sure if this was in the spec's but will it even be using aa's? if so they better use a lithium ion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
o_87 Posted August 2, 2003 Share Posted August 2, 2003 If it gets some nice games, suer I'll buy it, but if it does not, Sony can kiss my ass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolvereen Posted August 2, 2003 Share Posted August 2, 2003 I think there are a couple of different issues here. First - Will the PSP be good? Well its from Sony, and carries the PlayStation name. They have a LOT riding on that name alone, so my guess is yes. Second - Will it topple the GBA? The GBA empire is HUGE. I mean HUGE. Part of the reason for its success is that its had 10 years to build a library and is CHEAP. The PSP will not be able to compete price-wise with the specs they are listing. My guess is that it will be at least twice as expensive ($199) as the GBA-SP. This alone will hurt sales. GBA has a BIG thing going for it and thats KIDS. While there aren't many parents or little kids here on Neowin, a LOT of parents have bought their children GBA's to pass the time in car trips etc. ITs a GREAT inexpensive way to keep your kid entertained for hours. Even if on the EXTREMELY rare chance that it comes out at $99, the PSP will still not have the library and mass numbers that the GBA does. At that point it will still ikely take YEARS for it to gain a hand-hold that even begins to threaten Nintendo's GBA. By that point both will most likely be in their next iteration I am guessing. It doesn't necessarily matter what system is better. It comes down to consumer appeal (just like everything on the market). MANY "better" hand-held systems have come and gone (TG-Express, Game Gear, Lynx, NeoGeo Poket and more). A LOT had color screens in the day when GB was black & white. They still didn't TOUCH sales. Why? The GB was $50-$60 and the games were under $20. The TG-Express was $399 if I remember correctly, like-wise the Game Gear and Lynx were quite expensive too (plus Lynx had suck games for the most part). NeoGeo pocket mighta been something, but it was never given the chance to bloom (plus NeoGeo games don't have the long lasting power that Nintendo games do I feel). The poor WonderSwan never had a chance either! Last thing that Nintendo has working for it. CHARACTER power. How many GB variants have been sold by Mario, Metroid, Zelda, MegaMan, Contra, Castlevania, etc. There are just some GREAT games out there for the GB systems. I (and my wife) have probably played the Mario games the longest of anything. As much fun as I have w/ other games, the Mario Advance games keep pulling me back b/c they have pretty much infinite replay value. Anyways, thats my 2 cents... /soapbox Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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