When will the PSP handheld entertainment system be available to the public?

Sony Computer Entertainment America anticipates the North American release of the PSP system on March 24, 2005.

Where can I buy a new PSP system?

For links to stores that carry PlayStation products, please visit our website at www.us.playstation.com. Check with your local retail stores, as well as online retailers, for specific availability.

How many game titles are expected at launch?

More than 100 PSP software titles are currently in development worldwide. In addition to games, many movie titles may soon be published on UMD software format for play on PSP systems. For more information, please check our website at www.us.playstation.com for product updates in the future.

What is UMD?

UMD (Universal Media Disc) is a new, proprietary, high-capacity optical medium enabling game software, full-motion video and other forms of digital entertainment content such as movies and music, to be stored. The newly developed UMD is the next-generation compact storage media and at only 60mm in diameter, can store up to 1.8GB of digital data, making it perfect for a portable entertainment player like the PSP system. UMD stores a broad range of digital entertainment content including games, music, movies, and more.

Do I need to use a wireless hotspot or wireless access point to play against people?

No, you can also connect up to 16 PSP systems in the vicinity directly through ad-hoc mode for gameplay without any additional hardware. An example of the first line up that supports head-to-head ad-hoc gameplay are: Twisted Metal: Head OnTM, WipeOut®: Pure, Ape Escape®: On the Loose, NBATM, MLBTM and ATV Offroad Fury®: Blazin’ Trails.

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