Zeus
10-18-2005, 06:04 AM
The official website for the newly reported PSP On TV device has now opened at <a href="http://www.pspontv.com" Target="_blank">pspontv.com</a>. The website contains an official press release, screen captures as well as subtle digs at the PSP2TV from Team Xtender.
Sony's PlayStation Portable soon to play games (and movies) on the big screen.
Hong Kong October 18, 2005 -- A new device will allow all Sony PlayStation
Portable (PSP) owners to have the choice of playing their games and movies on
any television, or even on huge projection screens. Asian Toy Source, an
innovative video game accessory company in Hong Kong, has just announced their
new PSP ON TV video game accessory product.
"This is the most anticipated PSP accessory ever! Most people expected Sony to
release a PSP to TV accessory, but they have let the customer down. This is
similar to what Nintendo did by offering no backlight for Gameboy Advance.
Where there's a need, there's a niche!" proclaims company spokesperson Michael
Borer.
HOW IT WORKS
The user simply clips the PSP-ON-TV device to any Sony PlayStation Portable, and
in seconds video is being displayed on any television display. It's so easy, no
tools are required for installation, and you do not need to open the PSP to
install. It is truly a Plug-and-Play user experience, and people will be
playing their games & movies on the big screen just seconds after opening the
package.
The PSP-ON-TV product does not void Sony's warranty or any other 3rd party
'Extended Warranty', which retailers such as Best Buy offer to their customers.
"Beware of other 'copy-cat' products that may come out, because they may force
you to open your valuable PSP and void the warranty!", warns the company's
website.
MOVIES AND PHOTOS AVAILABLE ONLINE
The product specific website is www.PSPonTV.com where there are plenty of teaser
videos to whet any rabid video gamer's appetite. Since the product is not
scheduled to hit market until November, the company has prepared some
pre-launch videos. Even PSP formatted videos are available online. "Because
one of the best things about the PSP is it's ability to display movies, we have
conveniently provided PSP videos pre-formatted to display on any PSP
worldwide.", offered Mr. Borer. Just save these special movies on your PSP and
watch them on-the-go.
PSP-ON-TV: TO THE RESCUE
The Sony PSP screen is a relatively small 2"x3.5" inch LCD 480 x 272 pixel
high-resolution screen, which is great for on-the-go gaming fun. But what
about all these UMD movies Hollywood is releasing? Apparently it is just not
much fun to get muscle cramps, headaches, and eye spasms while watching a
blockbuster film in the palm of your hand. You just cannot compare a 3 inch
display vs. 63 inches...or perhaps even 123+ inches with an inexpensive LCD
projector. Wouldn't it be much better to share the entire PSP Experience with
a room full of people?
With the release of Sandisk's 2GB and the upcoming 4Gigabyte Sony Memory Stick
Pro Duo, all PSP owners will have the ability to watch hours of their home
movies, or convert DVD, MPEG, or DivX videos to watch on the PSP.
"PSP exclusive game titles such as Grand Theft Auto Liberty City, which are
designed only for Sony PSP, would not normally be allowed to be seen on the big
screen. However with PSP On TV, people can experience these Playstation2 quality
games on a large TV screen...it's almost TABOO!", says Mr. Borer.
The PSP ON TV product is expected to have a Q4 release in November 2005, with a
MSRP of $99.95usd and be available for sale via both online and
brick-and-mortar retail stores. There will be a list of retailers on the
website alongside the manufacturer's full technical support.
Asian Toy Source brought a similar product to market about 3 years ago. This
former product was designed for Nintendo GameBoy Advance, or GBA SP. It
brought the video from the GBA to the TV as well, and was a smash success, in
particular for the Japanese market where it sold just over 200,000 units. The
GBATV was called by 2 other names GBA2TV, and TVdeAdvance depending on the
market location.
The company also released "GBA Halo" 3 years ago, which was a back lighting
system for Gameboy Advance. "We have a history of bringing truly unique video
game accessories to market, and we are intent on bringing even more innovative
items out soon.", explained Mr. Borer.
FAST FORWARD TO THE 2005/2006 XMAS SEASON!
According to the manufacturer, the PSPonTV product will be available for retail
well before Christmas 2005, but they advise to get pre-orders in with retailers
as soon as possible because the first run production is very limited.
It is like having 10 video game machines in the palm of your hand. The company
thinks that PSP hackers, or otherwise known as Homebrew Users will love this
new accessory, as users can play unauthorized emulators such as Super Nintendo,
GBA, Sega Genesis, and more on the big screen. Imagine carrying around movies,
music, hundreds of Nintendo and Sega games all in the palm of your hand, but
being able to display them on any TV screen when you arrive at your
destination.
Official Website: <a href="http://www.pspontv.com" Target="_blank">pspontv.com</a>
Sony's PlayStation Portable soon to play games (and movies) on the big screen.
Hong Kong October 18, 2005 -- A new device will allow all Sony PlayStation
Portable (PSP) owners to have the choice of playing their games and movies on
any television, or even on huge projection screens. Asian Toy Source, an
innovative video game accessory company in Hong Kong, has just announced their
new PSP ON TV video game accessory product.
"This is the most anticipated PSP accessory ever! Most people expected Sony to
release a PSP to TV accessory, but they have let the customer down. This is
similar to what Nintendo did by offering no backlight for Gameboy Advance.
Where there's a need, there's a niche!" proclaims company spokesperson Michael
Borer.
HOW IT WORKS
The user simply clips the PSP-ON-TV device to any Sony PlayStation Portable, and
in seconds video is being displayed on any television display. It's so easy, no
tools are required for installation, and you do not need to open the PSP to
install. It is truly a Plug-and-Play user experience, and people will be
playing their games & movies on the big screen just seconds after opening the
package.
The PSP-ON-TV product does not void Sony's warranty or any other 3rd party
'Extended Warranty', which retailers such as Best Buy offer to their customers.
"Beware of other 'copy-cat' products that may come out, because they may force
you to open your valuable PSP and void the warranty!", warns the company's
website.
MOVIES AND PHOTOS AVAILABLE ONLINE
The product specific website is www.PSPonTV.com where there are plenty of teaser
videos to whet any rabid video gamer's appetite. Since the product is not
scheduled to hit market until November, the company has prepared some
pre-launch videos. Even PSP formatted videos are available online. "Because
one of the best things about the PSP is it's ability to display movies, we have
conveniently provided PSP videos pre-formatted to display on any PSP
worldwide.", offered Mr. Borer. Just save these special movies on your PSP and
watch them on-the-go.
PSP-ON-TV: TO THE RESCUE
The Sony PSP screen is a relatively small 2"x3.5" inch LCD 480 x 272 pixel
high-resolution screen, which is great for on-the-go gaming fun. But what
about all these UMD movies Hollywood is releasing? Apparently it is just not
much fun to get muscle cramps, headaches, and eye spasms while watching a
blockbuster film in the palm of your hand. You just cannot compare a 3 inch
display vs. 63 inches...or perhaps even 123+ inches with an inexpensive LCD
projector. Wouldn't it be much better to share the entire PSP Experience with
a room full of people?
With the release of Sandisk's 2GB and the upcoming 4Gigabyte Sony Memory Stick
Pro Duo, all PSP owners will have the ability to watch hours of their home
movies, or convert DVD, MPEG, or DivX videos to watch on the PSP.
"PSP exclusive game titles such as Grand Theft Auto Liberty City, which are
designed only for Sony PSP, would not normally be allowed to be seen on the big
screen. However with PSP On TV, people can experience these Playstation2 quality
games on a large TV screen...it's almost TABOO!", says Mr. Borer.
The PSP ON TV product is expected to have a Q4 release in November 2005, with a
MSRP of $99.95usd and be available for sale via both online and
brick-and-mortar retail stores. There will be a list of retailers on the
website alongside the manufacturer's full technical support.
Asian Toy Source brought a similar product to market about 3 years ago. This
former product was designed for Nintendo GameBoy Advance, or GBA SP. It
brought the video from the GBA to the TV as well, and was a smash success, in
particular for the Japanese market where it sold just over 200,000 units. The
GBATV was called by 2 other names GBA2TV, and TVdeAdvance depending on the
market location.
The company also released "GBA Halo" 3 years ago, which was a back lighting
system for Gameboy Advance. "We have a history of bringing truly unique video
game accessories to market, and we are intent on bringing even more innovative
items out soon.", explained Mr. Borer.
FAST FORWARD TO THE 2005/2006 XMAS SEASON!
According to the manufacturer, the PSPonTV product will be available for retail
well before Christmas 2005, but they advise to get pre-orders in with retailers
as soon as possible because the first run production is very limited.
It is like having 10 video game machines in the palm of your hand. The company
thinks that PSP hackers, or otherwise known as Homebrew Users will love this
new accessory, as users can play unauthorized emulators such as Super Nintendo,
GBA, Sega Genesis, and more on the big screen. Imagine carrying around movies,
music, hundreds of Nintendo and Sega games all in the palm of your hand, but
being able to display them on any TV screen when you arrive at your
destination.
Official Website: <a href="http://www.pspontv.com" Target="_blank">pspontv.com</a>