PSP-1000

Specifications

Cpu

custom MIPS32 R4000-class "Allegrex" core, globally clocked up to 333 MHz but capped at 222 MHz for licensed software (homebrew can unlock the full 333 MHz), plus a separate MIPS Media Engine co-processor

Ram

max: 32 MB main + 4 MB embedded DRAM (fixed, not expandable) · base: 32 MB main + 4 MB embedded DRAM (Media Engine/GPU)

Ports

USB 2.0 · 3.5mm headphone jack · IR port

Battery

removable Li-ion 1800 mAh (model PSP-110), roughly 4 to 6 hours (easy swap)

Display

4.3" 480×272 TFT

Storage

base: none built in (UMD for games/video, Memory Stick Duo for saves and media) · options: Memory Stick Duo up to 32 GB (community-tested, well past official spec)

Release Price

$249 (US launch, March 24, 2005; Japan launched Dec 12, 2004 at ¥19,800)

Storage Medium

UMD + Memory Stick Duo

Variants

Upgrade paths