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The PlayStation Portable, commonly called the PSP, is a handheld game system released by Sony in Japan in 2004 and other major markets in 2005. It combined a widescreen LCD, physical game controls, Wi-Fi connectivity, and playback of games and films distributed on Sony's Universal Media Disc format. Designed for portable gaming and entertainment, it also supported downloaded media and several hardware revisions during its commercial life.
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What media format did the Sony PSP use?
The PlayStation Portable primarily used Sony's proprietary Universal Media Disc (UMD) format for distributing games and films. This optical disc format allowed the handheld to feature console-level games.
When was the Sony PSP released?
Sony released the PlayStation Portable in Japan in 2004, followed by other major global markets in 2005. It quickly became a major competitor in the handheld gaming space.
What features did the Sony PSP have?
The device combined a widescreen LCD with physical game controls and built-in Wi-Fi connectivity. It was uniquely designed to play both games and films distributed on the UMD format.
Who manufactured the PlayStation Portable?
The PlayStation Portable, commonly called the PSP, was manufactured by Sony. It was their primary entry into the portable gaming market against competitors like Nintendo.
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