Portable Gaming Revolution

Divineo released the Neo-PSP PAD 8 in 1 inc. 4GB Microdrive yesterday. PSP Updates summed up the features of this device quite nicely: It adds to the PSP functionality in three different categories, Memory, Battery, and Ergonomics (how it is held/comfort of playing). For memory it allows the use of more than just the standard [...]

Hacking PSP has posted a tutorial on making your own PSP headset. I purchased SOCOM: FTB last week at EB Games…. I asked them if they got the headset in too…. nope. I searched all over this fine city of mine and NOBODY had the heaset. So I decided to take matters into my own [...]

Hot on the heals of the recent Shacknews post, NewTechSpy has posted information about a new PSP titled “The PSi” (interactive). According to NewTechSpy: The PSi (interactive) is just 4.5” wide and carries a 3” LCD with 16 million colors. Other familiar features include a tightly squeezed UMD and memory stick duo. Amazingly the PSi [...]

PSP Updates (via PCPOP) has posted an article detailing the differences between genuine memory sticks and fake ones. One of the most interesting things about the article however was this: The lady in the Sony CS center replied him “Your (fake) memory stick is genuine, maybe you need to switch to another card reader.” after [...]

Akihabara News is reporting that Sony has announced 3 new HDD and DVD Media Recorders: the RDZ-D97A (400GB), the 77A (250GB) and the 87 (250GB). The best news is that you can connect your PSP to these Media Recorders and record straight onto the gaming console and since all 3 models are DLNA compliant, you [...]

Thrustmaster has announced the release of their WiFi USB Key for PSP yesterday. This WiFi USB key plugs into your PC and provides your PSP wireless access without the need of a WiFi Router. The full press release is below. Thrustmaster, New York, April 3, 2006 — Today is a good day for Playstation Portable™ [...]

The Power Brick, manufactured by Pelican, is being recalled. There have been several reports (143 to be exact) that the charger’s circuit board can overheat and cause the plastic cover to melt. This is a fire and burn hazard and consumers should stop using it. You can visit the recall site for more information.

PSP Updates reports that there is a SanDisk 4 GB MemoryStick PRO Duo ULTRA II Card for $133 USD at Amazon. Better grab one while they still have them in stock! UPDATE: It seems that Amazon made a mistake and the product is no longer available. SanDisk 4 GB MemoryStick PRO Duo ULTRA II Card

Engadget has spotted two patents filed by Sony that look like a cellphone and keyboard attachment for the PSP. In two filings dated November 10, 2004 (and made public in late February 2006 and only three days ago, respectively), a gaggle of Sony designers submitted applications for both “ornamental design[s]” for a keyboard and phone [...]

Shortly after Griffin Technology’s lineup of new PSP accessories, Bluetake has announced its own add-on. Bluetake specializes in manufacturing Bluetooth enabled products. Unsurprisingly, the i-PHONO mini is a Bluetooth stereo transmitter that allows you to transmit your audio wirelessly. The i-PHONO mini Bluetooth® Stereo Pod Transmitter (P/N: BT450Px) allows the SONY® PSP™ to transmit the [...]

Nyko Technologies announced that they have shiped the Charger Grip for the Sony PSP. This PS2-like grip includes a built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery that extends the PSP play time by five hours. This has been available online for some time, but now you can walk into a any number of Brick and Morter stores to [...]

Kotaku has posted a couple pics of the Solid Eye that comes with Metal Gear Ac!d 2. The Solid Eye is supposed to make some portions of MGA 2 appear in 3D.