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PSP · 2004

Overview

Sony’s original PlayStation Portable (PSP-1000), launched in Japan on December 12, 2004 with a 4.3" widescreen LCD, UMD drive, Wi-Fi, and Memory Stick Duo storage.

Technical specifications

Manufacturer
Sony
Platform
PSP
Revision
PSP-1000
Storage
Memory Stick Duo / PRO Duo (UMD for games/media; no internal HDD)
Released
2004-12-12
Discontinued
2014-06-03
CPU
PSP CPU (1–333 MHz)
GPU
Custom Graphics Engine (4 MB eDRAM)
Memory
32 MB main RAM + 4 MB embedded DRAM
Dimensions
Approx. 170 × 23 × 74 mm (W × H × D)
Weight
Approx. 280 g (including battery)

Collector note

Original “fat” PSP-1000 in Piano Black at launch; IrDA port (dropped on later models). Uses larger 1800 mAh battery pack vs Slim. Value Packs commonly included 32 MB Memory Stick Duo, headphones with remote, and a soft case. UMDs scratch easily—cases matter. Screens are prone to scratches without protection.

Facts

  • Japan: December 12, 2004 (~¥19,800); North America: March 24, 2005; Europe/PAL: September 1, 2005.
  • 4.3" 16:9 TFT LCD at 480×272; UMD optical drive; Memory Stick Duo / PRO Duo slot.
  • CPU: PSP CPU (1–333 MHz); 32 MB main RAM + 4 MB embedded DRAM; approx. 170 × 23 × 74 mm, ~280 g with battery.
  • IEEE 802.11b Wi-Fi (infrastructure + ad hoc up to 16 units); USB 2.0 mini-B; IrDA.
  • Battery play roughly 4–6 hours for games and 4–5 hours for video (Sony launch measurements).

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