Taking a Look at PlayStation’s Performance Specs Throughout its History

PlayStation Portable

The first portable console from the PlayStation lineup, it started development back in 2003 and wouldn’t make its first appearance until E3 of 2004. That would be the same year that the product went live in Japan, with North America following close behind in 2005. This mini console would go on to sell 80 million units during its 10 years.

• CPU: Sony CXD2962GG CPU based on MIPS R4000 32-bit core (333 MHz)
• GPU: Single-core (166 MHz)
• System RAM: 32 MB then 64 MB with later versions
• Resolution: 480 x 272
• Sound: Powered by Media Engine Chip’s embedded Virtual Mobile Engine. Multichannel Audio. ATRAC3 plus, AAC, WMA, and MP3 support.
• Media: 900 MB Universal Media Disc, Dual-Layer Storage Capacity of up to 1.8 GB.