- What is Play Station 2?
- What is PSP?
- I want to know more about Xbox
- Which one do I choose Xbox, PSP, or PS2?
- What is basic gaming terminology?
Play Station 2 (PS2)
The PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system is small, slim and network ready. And it has an enormous game library – over 1,400 games to choose from.
Component of PS2
- Console – The main unit of play station
- Controller - The controller is the primary user interface for the PlayStation.
The PSP (PlayStation Portable)
PSP - The PSP (PlayStation Portable) system is the first truly integrated portable entertainment system designed to handle multiple applications – music, video, photo, internet, and wireless connectivity, with games as its key feature. The PSP system features an unmatched library of entertainment content, combining more than 135 games and more than
430 feature films, TV programs, and videos, as well as downloadable content from the internet.
Component of PSP
- PSP
- Sony Memory Stick Duo
- UMD optical disc
Xbox - Microsoft's first video game console, Microsoft has rebuilt the Xbox from the ground up. From the name to the look to hardware and features, the Xbox 360 is a radically different and more powerful machine than its predecessor. Far more than a video game console, the Xbox 360 is total media centers that allow users to play, network, rip and stream and download all types of media, including high-definition movies, music, digital pictures and game content.
The Core System is "plug and play" -- in addition to the console, it includes a wired controller and an AV cable. The Xbox 360 Premium Package comes with a wireless controller, an HD AV cable, an Ethernet connectivity cable, a headset and a removable 20-GB hard drive. Initially it also included a DVD remote, but this is no longer available as part of a package.
| Feature | PS2 | PSP | Xbox |
Operating System |
Proprietary |
Proprietary |
Proprietary |
Memory |
32 MB RDRAM |
32 MB |
64 MB |
Game Medium |
Supports original Playstation CDs Video DVD support Audio CD support |
Universal Media Discs(UMD) are 60-mm optical discs that hold up to 1.8 gigabytes (GB) of information |
Proprietary 4.7-GB DVD |
Other features |
Two memory card slots Two USB ports FireWire port (called iLink by Sony) |
Memory Stick port, Universal Media Disc slot, stereo headphone jack and WIFI wireless LAN port, Rechargeable lithium-ion batteries, Built-in stereo speakers |
8-GB built-in hard drive 5x DVD drive with movie playback 8-MB removable memory card Expansion port, Media communications processor(MCP), 10/100-Mbps Ethernet, broadband enabled, 56k modem (optional) |
Accessories |
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Memory Stick Duo (32 MB) Headphone with remote control Soft case and cloth UMD In-pack Sampler. |
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| Term | Definition |
Compact Disc |
A small optical disk on which data such as music, text, or graphic images is digital encoded |
DVD |
An optical disk that can store a very large amount of digital data, as text, music, or images. |
VHS |
A format for recording and playing VCR tape, incompatible with other formats |
WAVE |
WAVE File Format is a file format for storing digital audio (waveform) data. It supports a variety of bit resolutions, simple rates, and channels of audio. … |
MP3 |
A file containing compresses digital audio data, often used to transmit music over the Internet |
Genre |
Category of music |
Console |
The Control \ Unit of a play station game |
Controller |
The controller is the primary user interface for the gaming device. |
