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The PlayStation Portable (officially abbreviated PSP)[5] is a handheld game console manufactured and marketed by Sony Computer Entertainment.[6] Development of the console was first announced during E3 2003,[7] and it was unveiled on May 11, 2004 at a Sony press conference before E3 2004.[8] The system was released in Japan on December 12, 2004,[9] in North America on March 24, 2005,[10] and in the PAL region on September 1, 2005.[11] Image File history File links Sony_PSP_Logo. ...
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Sony Computer Entertainment, Incorporated ) (SCEI) is a Japanese video game company specializing in a variety of areas in the video game industry, mostly in video game consoles and is a full subsidiary of Sony that was established on November 16, 1993 in Tokyo, Japan. ...
The PlayStation logo From left to right: PlayStation 1, 3 and 2 The PlayStation series is a line of video game consoles created and developed by Sony Computer Entertainment, occupying the fifth, sixth and seventh generations. ...
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The PSP Slim & Lite (the name it is packaged as in the PAL territories)[2][3] is a handheld game console released and manufactured by Sony Computer Entertainment. ...
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The PlayStation Portable is the first handheld video game console to use an optical disc format, Universal Media Disc (UMD), as its primary storage media.[12][13] Other distinguishing features of the console include its large viewing screen,[14] robust multi-media capabilities,[15] and connectivity with the PlayStation 3, other PSPs, and the Internet.[16][17] A UMD The Universal Media Disc (UMD) is an optical disc medium developed by Sony for use on the PlayStation Portable. ...
The PlayStation 3 , trademarked PLAYSTATION®3,[3] commonly abbreviated PS3) is the third home video game console produced by Sony Computer Entertainment; successor to the PlayStation 2. ...
Despite the console's considerable computing power and its formidable multimedia capabilities, sales have consistently lagged behind its main competitor, the Nintendo DS.[18] After the release of a remodeled, slimmer, and lighter version of the PlayStation Portable, appropriately titled Slim and Lite, in early September 2007, sales quadrupled in the United Kingdom the following week and increased by nearly 200% in North America for the month of October.[19][20] The PSP has faced stiff competition from the Nintendo DS, but remains the second most successful handheld console of its generation.[21] The Nintendo DS (sometimes abbreviated NDS or more commonly DS) is a handheld game console developed and manufactured by Nintendo. ...
The PSP Slim & Lite (the name it is packaged as in the PAL territories)[2][3] is a handheld game console released and manufactured by Sony Computer Entertainment. ...
History Sony first announced development of the PlayStation Portable at a press conference before E3 2003.[22] Although mock-ups of the system were not present at the press conference or E3,[22] Sony did release extensive technical details regarding the new console.[23] Then-CEO of Sony Computer Entertainment Ken Kutaragi called the device the "Walkman of the 21st Century" in a reference to the console's multimedia capabilities.[24] Several gaming websites were impressed by the handheld's computing capabilities and looked forward to the system's potential as a gaming platform.[7][22][25] Sony Corporation ) is a Japanese multinational corporation and one of the worlds largest media conglomerates with revenue of $66. ...
The history of the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) began with its creation in 1995 and has continued through the most recent expo in 2007. ...
Ken Kutaragi (久夛良木 å¥ Kutaragi Ken, born August 8, 1950) former Chairman and chief executive officer of Sony Computer Entertainment (SCEI), the video game division of Sony Corporation until his retirement. ...
The first concept images of the PlayStation Portable appeared in November 2003 at the Sony Corporate Strategy Meeting and showed a PSP with flat buttons and no analog stick.[26] Although some expressed concern over the lack of an analog joystick,[27] these fears were allayed when the PSP was officially unveiled at the Sony press conference during E3 2004.[28] In addition to announcing more details about the system and its accessories,[29] Sony also released a list of 99 developer companies that had pledged support for the new handheld.[30] Several PSP game demos, such as Konami's Metal Gear Acid and SCE Studio Liverpool's Wipeout Pure were also shown at the conference.[31] Konami Corporation ) (TYO: 9766 NYSE: KNM SGX: K20) is a leading developer and publisher of numerous popular and strong-selling toys, trading cards, anime, tokusatsu, slot machines and video games. ...
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On October 17, 2004, Sony announced that the PSP would launch in Japan on December 12, 2004 at a price of ¥19,800 (about US$185) for the base model and ¥24,800 (about US$230) for the Value System.[32] The console's launch was a success with over 200,000 units sold the first day.[33] is the 290th day of the year (291st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ...
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Sony announced on February 3, 2005, that the PSP would go on sale in North America on March 24, 2005 in one configuration for a MSRP of US$249/CA$299.[34] Some expressed concern over the high price,[35] which was almost US$20 higher than the system's price in Japan and more than $100 higher than the recently launched Nintendo DS.[36] Despite the concerns, the PSP's North American launch was a success,[37][38] although reports two weeks later indicated that the system was not selling as well as expected despite Sony's claim that 500,000 units had been sold in the first two days.[39][40] is the 34th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ...
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The PSP was originally to have a simultaneous PAL region and North American launch,[29] but on March 15, 2005, Sony announced that the PAL region launch would be delayed because of high demand for the console in Japan and North America.[41] A month later, on April 25, 2005, Sony announced that the PSP would launch in the PAL region on September 1, 2005 for €249/£179.[42] Sony defended the high price, which was nearly US$100 higher than in North America, by pointing out that North American consumers had to pay local sales taxes and that the GST was higher in the UK than the US.[43] Despite the high price, the console's PAL region launch was a resounding success, selling more than 185,000 units in the UK alone, more than doubling the previous first-day sales record of 87,000 units set by the Nintendo DS.[44] The system also enjoyed great success in other areas of the PAL region with more than 25,000 units preordered in Australia[45] and nearly one million units sold across Europe in the first week.[46] Television system by country The PAL region is a video game publication territory which covers Australia, New Zealand, and varying European countries. ...
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Variations
Retail configurations The PSP is sold in two main configurations that differ in which accessories are included. The basic unit package or Base Pack (called the Core Pack in North America[51]) contains the console, a battery, and an AC adapter.[52] This version was available at launch in Japan[32] and was later released in North America and Europe.[53] The Core Pack currently retails for CA$/US$169.99,[51] ¥19,800,[54] HK$1,280 or $1,360 (depending on the color),[55] S$280,[56] AU$279.95,[57] NZ$299.95,[58] €169.99, and £129.99.[59] ISO 4217 Code AUD User(s) Australia 6 countries and territories Kiribati Nauru Tuvalu Christmas Island Cocos (Keeling) Islands Norfolk Island Inflation 4. ...
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The Value Pack includes everything in the Base Pack as well as a 32 MB Memory Stick Pro Duo, headphones with remote control, a carrying pouch, and a wrist strap.[52] Some regions have modified versions of this pack that include different accessories.[60] The Value Pack retails for US$199,[61] ¥26,040,[62] HK$1660,[63] AU$399.95,[64] and NZ$449.95.[60] This article is about a unit of data. ...
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Many limited edition versions of the PSP that include various accessories, games, or movies have also been released.[65][66]
Colors The PSP is currently available in nine colors. These include piano black, ceramic white, icy silver, rose pink, deep red, champagne gold, felicia blue, mint green, and lavender purple. Only the piano black model is available in all regions.[67] The icy silver, ceramic white, and deep red versions are available as stand-alone models in Asia[67][68] and as part of the "Daxter", "Star Wars Battlefront", and "God of War" entertainment packs in North America (with a Darth Vader silkscreen on the ceramic white model and a Kratos silkscreen on the deep red model).[69][70] The rose pink, champagne gold, felicia blue, and lavender purple versions are only available in Asia[67][71] and the mint green model is exclusive to Japan.[72] Several other special edition models, such as the Metal Gear Solid: Portable Ops camouflage PSP, have also been released.[67] The metallic blue, pink, and silver colors have been discontinued.[67] For information on this characters appearance in the Star Wars prequel trilogy, see Anakin Skywalker. ...
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PSP Slim and Lite
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At E3 2007, Sony announced that a new version of the PSP would be released in September 2007, for all regions.[51] The redesigned PSP is 33% lighter and 19% thinner than the original PSP. The redesign also features composite TV output, supports charging via USB, double the onboard RAM (32 MB to 64 MB), and has a brighter screen.[73] It also caches UMD data in memory to decrease game loading times. The WLAN switch has been moved to the top where the old IR receiver was to avoid accidental switching, and the speakers have been moved from the bottom of the screen to nearer the top, to prevent users from accidentally blocking the speakers with their hands.[74] Image File history File links Size of this preview: 800 × 345 pixelsFull resolution (2877 × 1239 pixel, file size: 3. ...
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The PSP Slim & Lite (the name it is packaged as in the PAL territories)[2][3] is a handheld game console released and manufactured by Sony Computer Entertainment. ...
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Sales As of March 31, 2007, the PSP has shipped 25.39 million units worldwide with 6.92 million in Asia, 9.58 million in North America, and 8.89 million Europe.[75] In Europe, the PSP sold 4 million units in 2006 and 3.1 million in 2007 according to estimates by Electronic Arts.[76][77] In Japan, during the week of March 24 – March 30, 2008, the PSP nearly outsold all the other game consoles combined with 129,986 units sold, some of which were bundled with Monster Hunter Portable 2nd G,[78] which was the best-selling game in that week, according to Media Create.[79] is the 90th day of the year (91st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ...
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Hardware -
 A ceramic white PSP. The shoulder buttons are on top, the directional pad on the left with the analog 'nub' directly below it, the PlayStation face buttons on the right and a row of secondary buttons below the screen. The PlayStation Portable uses the common "slab" or "candybar" form factor, measures approximately 17 x 7.3 x 2.2 cm (6.7 x 2.9 x 0.9 in), and weighs 280 grams (9.88 ounces). The front of the console is dominated by the system's 11 cm (4.3 in) LCD screen, which is capable of 480 x 272 pixel video playback with 16.77 million colors. Also on the front are the four PlayStation face buttons ( ,  ,  ,  ), the directional pad, the analog 'nub', and several other buttons. In addition, the system includes two shoulder buttons and a USB 2.0 mini-B port on the top of the console and a WLAN switch and power cable input on the bottom. The back of the PSP features a read-only UMD drive for movies and games, and a reader compatible with Sony's Memory Stick Duo flash cards is located on the left of the system. Other features include an IrDA compatible infrared port, built in stereo speakers and headphone port, and IEEE 802.11b Wi-Fi for access to the Internet, ad-hoc multiplayer gaming, and data transfer.[6] LCD redirects here. ...
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The PSP uses a 333 MHz MIPS R4000 (32-bit) CPU, a GPU with 2 MB onboard VRAM running at 166 MHz, and includes 32 MB main RAM and 4 MB embedded DRAM.[86][6] The CPU was originally locked to run slower than the hardware was capable of and most games ran at 222 MHz.[87] However, with firmware update 3.50 on May 31, 2007, Sony removed this limit and allowed new games to run at a full 333 MHz.[88] This article is about the SI unit of frequency. ...
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The PSP includes an 1800 mAh battery that will provide about 4-6 hours of gameplay, 4-5 hours of video playback, or 8-11 hours of audio playback.[28][89] Official accessories for the console include the AC adapter, car adapter, headset, headphones with remote control, extended-life 2200 mAh battery, battery charger, carrying case, accessories pouch and cleaning cloth, and system pouch and wrist strap.[90] An ampere-hour (abbreviated as Ah or A-h) is a unit of electric charge. ...
Software
System Software -
Sony has included the ability for the operating system, referred to as the System Software, to be updated.[91] The updates can be downloaded directly from the Internet using the Network Update feature, or they can be downloaded from the official PlayStation website to a computer, transferred to a Memory Stick Duo, and subsequently installed on the system. Updates can also be installed from UMD game discs that require the update to run the game.[91] PlayStation Portable System Software is the official, update-able firmware for the PlayStation Portable. ...
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While system software updates can be used with consoles from any region,[92] Sony recommends only downloading system software updates released for the region corresponding to the system's place of purchase.[91] System software updates have added various features including a web browser,[93] Adobe Flash support,[94] additional codecs for images, audio, and video,[93][95] PlayStation 3 connectivity,[96] as well as patches against several security exploits, vulnerabilities, and execution of homebrew programs.[97][98] It is currently at v4.01. The Adobe Flash Player is a widely distributed multimedia and application player created and distributed by Macromedia (a division of Adobe Systems). ...
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The PSP's version of the XrossMediaBar (pronounced Cross Media Bar and abbreviated XMB) includes six categories of options. These include Settings, Photo, Music, Video, Game, and Network.[99] The PSP has the capability to play photo slideshows and audio and video files stored on a Memory Stick,[100][101][102] monitor and save content from RSS channels,[103] and send and receive photos wirelessly with other PSPs while in ad-hoc mode.[104] The PSP also includes the ability to customize the appearance of the XMB with different colors, photos, or themes.[105] Although the XMB can be accessed at any time by pressing the Home button,[106] the currently running application will exit before showing the interface (with the exception of a photo slideshow).[107][108] It is now also possible to change the appearance of the PSP with "theme" files, with there being few official ones mostly user made, though legitimate, theme files. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ...
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XMB on a PSX PSX XMB on a Sony BRAVIA TV The XrossMediaBar (pronounced CrossMediaBar and officially abbreviated as XMB) is an award-winning[1] graphical user interface developed by Sony. ...
XMB on a PSX PSX XMB on a Sony BRAVIA TV The XrossMediaBar (pronounced CrossMediaBar and officially abbreviated as XMB) is an award-winning[1] graphical user interface developed by Sony. ...
XMB on a PSX PSX XMB on a Sony BRAVIA TV The XrossMediaBar (pronounced CrossMediaBar and officially abbreviated as XMB) is an award-winning[1] graphical user interface developed by Sony. ...
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Web browser The PSP Internet Browser is an embedded microbrowser that was released for free with the 2.00 system software update.[93] The browser supports most common web technologies, such as HTTP cookies, forms, CSS, as well as basic JavaScript capabilities.[109] Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ...
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Version 2.70 of the PSP's system software introduced basic Flash capabilities to the browser.[94] However, the player runs Flash version 6, three iterations behind the current desktop version 9,[110] making some websites difficult to view.[94] The browser also has limited tabbed browsing support, with a maximum of three tabs. Pages are opened in new tabs either when a website tries to open a link in a new window using the HTML command target="blank" or when the user selects a link and holds down "" rather than just tapping it.[111] Adobe Flash (previously called Shockwave Flash and Macromedia Flash) is a set of multimedia technologies developed and distributed by Adobe Systems and earlier by Macromedia. ...
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Main article: Remote Play Remote Play allows the PSP to access many features of a PlayStation 3 console from a remote location using the PS3's WLAN capabilities, a home network, or the Internet.[112] Features that can be used with Remote Play include viewing photos and slideshows, listening to music, watching videos stored on the PS3's HDD, and several other features.[113] Additionally, Remote Play allows the PS3 to be turned on and off remotely and allows the PSP to control audio playback from the PS3 to a home theater system without having to use a television.[114][115] Although most of the PS3's capabilities are accessible with Remote Play, playback of DVDs, Blu-ray Discs, PlayStation 2 games (DVD), most of PlayStation 3 games, and copy-protected files stored on the PS3's hard drive is not supported.[113] PlayStation Store (PS Store) is Sonys PlayStation Network online shopping service provided for use with either its PlayStation 3 video game console or a Personal Computer. ...
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- See also: PlayStation Store, List of PlayStation Network games, List of PlayStation Portable game demos, and List of Sony Greatest Hits games
In addition to playing PSP games, several PlayStation games have been rereleased and can be downloaded and played on the PSP via emulation. Currently, the only two official ways to access this feature is through the PlayStation Network service for PlayStation 3 or a PC.[116] This is a list of games on the Sony PlayStation Portable handheld game console, both released and in development. ...
PlayStation Store (PS Store) is Sonys PlayStation Network online shopping service provided for use with either its PlayStation 3 video game console or a Personal Computer. ...
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This is a list of released game demos on the Sony PlayStation Portable handheld game console, both downloadable and in UMD format. ...
These are PlayStation, PlayStation 2, and PlayStation Portable games that have been made Greatest Hits games in the US by Sony. ...
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Official logo for PlayStation Network PlayStation Network, often abbreviated to PSN in the gaming community, is Sonys free online service provided for use with their PlayStation 3 [1] and PlayStation Portable video game consoles. ...
The PlayStation 3 , trademarked PLAYSTATION®3,[3] commonly abbreviated PS3) is the third home video game console produced by Sony Computer Entertainment; successor to the PlayStation 2. ...
Demos for commercial PSP games can be downloaded and booted directly from a Memory Stick.[117] Demos are also sometimes issued in UMD format and mailed out or given to customers at various retail outlets as promotional content.[118] This article is about Sonys proprietary memory format. ...
A UMD The Universal Media Disc (UMD) is an optical disc medium developed by Sony for use on the PlayStation Portable. ...
During E3 2006, Sony Computer Entertainment America announced that the Greatest Hits range of budget titles were to be extended to the PSP system.[119] On July 25, 2006, Sony CEA released the first batch of Greatest Hits titles.[120] The PSP Greatest Hits lineup consist of games that have sold 250,000 copies or more and have been out for nine months.[121] PSP games in this lineup retails for $19.99 each.[120] E³ logo The Electronic Entertainment Expo, commonly known as E³, was an annual trade show for the computer and video games industry presented by the Entertainment Software Association. ...
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These are PlayStation, PlayStation 2, and PlayStation Portable games that have been made Greatest Hits games in the US by Sony. ...
Sony Computer Entertainment Europe announced on September 5, 2006, that a number of titles would be available under the Platinum range for €24.99 each in Europe and £19.99 in the UK.[122] is the 248th day of the year (249th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ...
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The Platinum Range is a Sony PlayStation budget range in the PAL regions, including the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, and continental Europe. ...
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In late April 2005, hackers began to discover the intricacies of the file system used on PSP UMD game discs.[123] By early May 2005, the first "Hello World!" programs had been run on the PSP and the full capabilities of the system began to be opened to the homebrew community.[124] Later exploits have allowed for PSPs using later versions of Sony's firmware to run homebrew applications,[125] and development of new exploits to bypass new restrictions to limit unauthorized programs is ongoing.[126] HelloWorld Homebrew PlayStation Portable homebrew refers to the process of executing unsigned code on the PlayStation Portable. ...
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A UMD The Universal Media Disc (UMD) is an optical disc medium developed by Sony for use on the PlayStation Portable. ...
A hello world program is a computer program that prints out Hello, World! on a display device. ...
Reception The PSP received generally favorable reviews soon after launch and most reviewers cited similar strengths and weaknesses. CNET awarded the system an 8.1 out of 10 and praised the console's powerful hardware and its multimedia capabilities while lamenting the lack of a screen guard or a guard over the reading surface of UMD cartridges.[127] Engadget applauded the console's design, stating that "it is definitely one well-designed, slick little handheld".[128] PC World commended Sony's decision to include built-in Wi-fi capabilities while lamenting lack of a web browser at launch and the glare and smudges that resulted from the console's shiny exterior.[129] Most reviewers also praised the console's large and bright viewing screen and its audio and video playback capabilities. CNET Networks, Inc. ...
Engadget is a popular technology weblog and podcast (on hold as of 31/08/2007) about consumer electronics. ...
PC World is a global computer magazine published monthly by IDG. It offers advice on various aspects of PCs and related items, the Internet, and other personal-technology products and services. ...
Sony Corporation ) is a Japanese multinational corporation and one of the worlds largest media conglomerates with revenue of $66. ...
Wi-Fi (IPA: ) is the common name for a popular wireless technology used in home networks, mobile phones, video games and more. ...
Controversial advertising campaigns - Sony admitted in late 2005 to hiring graffiti artists to spray paint advertisements for the PSP in seven major U.S. cities including New York City, Philadelphia, and San Francisco. The mayor of Philadelphia has filed a cease and desist order and may file a criminal complaint. According to Sony, it is paying businesses and building owners for the right to graffiti their walls.[130]
- In 2006, Sony ran a poster campaign in England. One of the poster designs with the slogan "Take a running jump here" was removed from a Manchester Piccadilly station tram platform due to concerns that it might encourage suicide.[131]
- News spread on in July 2006 of a billboard advertisement released in the Netherlands which depicted a literally white colored woman holding a similarly literally black colored woman by the jaw, saying "PlayStation Portable White is coming." Some found this to be racially charged due to the portrayal of a white woman subjugating a black woman. Two other similar advertisements also existed, one had the two women facing each other on equal footing in fighting stances, while the other had the black woman in a dominant position on top of the white woman. The stated purpose of the advertisements was to contrast the white and black versions of its game console available for sale. These ads were never released in the rest of the world, and were pulled from the Netherlands after the controversy was raised.[132]
- Sony came under scrutiny online in December 2006 for a guerrilla marketing campaign hoping to go viral, for the console, with advertisers masquerading as young bloggers who desperately wanted a PSP. The site was registered to and created by the St. Louis, Missouri advertising firm Zipatoni on behalf of Sony before it was taken down.[133] A mirror of the blog can be found here.
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Cease-and-desist is a legal term meaning essentially stop: It is used in demands for a person or organization to stop doing something (to cease and desist from doing it). ...
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Example of guerrilla marketing in São Paulo, Brazil promoting the Hopi Hari amusement park. ...
Viral marketing and viral advertising refer to marketing techniques that use pre-existing social networks to produce increases in brand awareness, through self-replicating viral processes, analogous to the spread of pathological and computer viruses. ...
Zipatoni is an American marketing company that provides clients zany and off-beat marketing services, mainly through buzz marketing or viral marketing. ...
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The mylo Personal Communicator is a device created and marketed by Sony for portable instant messaging and other internet-based communications, browsing internet web sites (using Opera) and playback and sharing of media files. ...
This is a list of handheld devices that use Wi-Fi technology for connectivity to the Internet or other devices: ^ Nintendo DS Browser sold separately for both the Nintendo DS and Nintendo DS Lite. ...
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