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iResQ Offers Full-Service Repairs on Sony PSP(0)

November 11, 2008

iResQ, having performed next-day Apple-related upgrades and repairs since 1994, is now branching out into a new market: the Sony PlayStation Portable. Repairs are now available for the PSP-1000 and PSP-2000 series, with support for the just-released PSP-3000 soon to come. The new PSP repairs encompass 24-hr. diagnostic services, LCD screens, high-capacity batteries, joy sticks, [...]

iResQ Offers Full-Service Repairs on Sony PSP

4GB Memory PSP Entertainment Pack Out, Ratchet & Clank Bundle Lives On

Based on ongoing discussions with Sony’s retail partners and the feedback they have received from their customers, SCEA has seen significant interest in the Ratchet & Clank Size Matters PSP Entertainment Pack in North America, which includes the updated PSP-3000. As a result, Sony will be streamlining their PSP hardware lineup and will no longer [...]

New Version of Media Manager (v3) for PSP

Today Sony is launching a new version of Media Manager for the PSP that allows you to organize and sync your music, photos and other digital content. The new media manager also grants access to the PlayStation Store through the PC and is designed to accommodate the expanding functionality of PSP. With the recent PSP [...]

PSP-3000 Has Noticeable Scanlines

Yesterday, a fire started on the Internet regarding visible scanlines appearing on the PSP-3000. It seems that the scanline problem is a feature of the new LCD screens. By improving LCD response time to reduce ghosting, the horizontal-line phenomenon becomes more visible. Sony’s official response is rather lackluster, and essentially says that you are going [...]

PSP Firmware v5 Now Available

Sony has released the PSP v5 Firmware. Read on for further details..

Demo: Playstation Store For PSP

Sony is showing off a live demo of the PSP’s direct access to PlayStation Store, which will be coming with the 5.00 firmware update. Now whenever your PSP is connected to the Internet over WiFi, you’ll be able to download and enjoy the latest games, demos and trailers on the go without needing to sync [...]

Playstation.Blog Reveals PSP Firmware 5 Details

Let’s start with the v5.00 update for PSP. In this version, you’ll notice the addition of the PlayStation Network icon on the XMB. You can now sign up for PlayStation Network, manage your account and access PlayStation Store directly from your PSP - meaning you can download games directly to your PSP while connected via [...]

TGS: Sony’s new Mini-B USB AC Adapter CECHZA1

During the 2008 Tokyo Game Show, Sony has announced several new products and software for the Playstation family. One product that flew relatively under the radar is a simple Mini-B USB AC Adapter (model CECHZA1). This allows you to power your PS3 controllers (DUALSHOCK or SIXAXIS), a PSP (2000 and 3000 series), or the new [...]

TGS: adhocParty for PSP

Sony announced at TGS that it would release the beta version of the new online service, “adhoc Party for PSP” on Thursday, October 30th, 2008, in Japan. This new service will allow users to play PSP software titles featuring ad hoc mode over the internet through the PS3. The beta version of “adhoc Party for [...]

TGS: Playstation Store For PSP

Sony announced today that it would open PlayStation Store for PSP, on Wednesday, October 15, in Japan. Through this new service, PSP users will be able to access directly to PlayStation Store from their PSP to download content and services.
PlayStation Store for PSP will start with over 250 downloadable content and services to offer a [...]

More PS3/PSP MMO Chatter From SOE

There has been several stories in the last few months regarding MMO’s for the PS3 and possibly the PSP. SOE president John Smedley recently said in the interview: “For us, the opportunity that we see on the PS3, and potentially the PSP, is something that we can’t pass up on. I would say that we [...]

Tokyo Game Show PS3/PSP Software Release List

Sony has announced the line-up of games it will debut at the Tokyo Game Show on October 9th. PSP owners must be very refreshed to see some new games, as the releases have been few and far between in 2008. Most of the games will be produced by Sony, with a few from Konami, Capcom, [...]

Sony Bringing MMO’s to the PSP

MTV recently had a quick interview with John Smedley (President of SOE) and he noted that the PSP is a very possible candidate for MMO-type games. “I think PSP is something that we’re definitely looking at; 34 million [sold] worldwide really opens your eyes, and they’re all connected,” Smedley told MTV in an interview following his keynote [...]

PSP-3000 Japan Release Confirmed for Next Month

The new and improved PSP-3000 that we reported details of a couple of weeks back now has a confirmed release date in Japan of 16th October. The official price upon release will be 19,800 Yen (approx. 183 USD).The release was announced along with a lineup of new games by Sony Computer Entertainment Japan president Shawn [...]

Comparison Of The New PSP-3000 and a PSP Of Old

It’s amazing how one picture can completely redefine your perception of a relatively lackluster product release. Sony should’ve given the press a comparison picture like this. The screen is more colorful, has a stronger contrast ratio, and to the praise of gamers everywhere, has a faster response time. The official stats? Color gamut is twice [...]

Sony Launches PSP-3000 With Higher Quality LCD Screen and Microphone

After speculation and rumors of the PSP-3000 swirled around the Internet for the last few weeks, Sony released information and specifics about the model. The new PSP retains the size and features of the current, slimmed-down PSP (PSP-2000), while incorporating some hardware updates. The LCD screen will have a wider color gamut and higher contrast [...]

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