March 24, 2005. That was the day PSP was unleashed to the American gaming public. It's been a long and interesting ride since then. Come join us as we take a retrospective look on three years of
PSP history.
- What did the first PSP concept model look like? Find out.
- When did PSP get its internet browser? Find out.
- How quickly did the homebrew scene develop? Find out.
- What was one of Sony's worst marketing disasters? Find out.
- What importer was closed because it sold Japanese PSP systems? Find out.
- How long did it take for PSP to get its first real price drop? Find out.
- What sold 77,777 copies on day one? Find out.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
3-24-2008 @ 3:53PM
Lp47PS3 said...
Happy Birthday buddy!
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3-24-2008 @ 3:55PM
Jesse said...
Well I just got my PSP on Friday, and while I may have been 3 years late to the party, I couldn't be more excited!
I love my PSP and I'm glad I was here to say happy birthday!
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3-24-2008 @ 3:58PM
Pepe said...
Happy Birthday! I love my PSP to death!
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3-24-2008 @ 4:03PM
disguy said...
Happy Birthday PSP! I still remember being #64 in line on launch day at my Best Buy.
The part about UMD's being discontinued in places like Target isn't true. I still see new UMD movies there all the time.
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3-24-2008 @ 4:22PM
Kuro said...
DS: Harbinger of Doom. hahahaha.
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3-24-2008 @ 4:27PM
Josh said...
I was the first and only person waiting outside of my local EB Games before they opened to get my pre-ordered PSP! Wow, things sure have changed since then.
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3-24-2008 @ 4:39PM
jerix9 said...
Happy birthday PSP!! ur the best
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3-24-2008 @ 4:41PM
Hashbrown_Hunter said...
I love my PSP. Can't believe it's already 3!
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3-24-2008 @ 4:59PM
Jesse said...
I got my first psp for my birthday May 9th 2005. Since then I've upgraded to the slim, and never regretted either purchases.
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3-24-2008 @ 5:17PM
Daniel said...
3 years? Wow. Awesome system and awesome post. Very informative and interesting. THANKS PSP FANBOY AND SONY!!!
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3-24-2008 @ 5:58PM
Alien said...
Happy b-day PSP ... your my favorite console of all times :) See you at your 4th birthday :D
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3-24-2008 @ 6:58PM
Trickob said...
So I was the Home Electronics supervisor at Shopko in Pullman, WA (GO COUGS!!) when the PSP came out and it was my first console launch and I wanted to make sure we were ready for it. We received 25 units and were told to only sell 1 per customer. I posted information everywhere in the breakroom and in the backroom so everyone could answer potential questions about the system and it's availability.
The morning it came out, we had an army of employees ready to handle the expected deluge of customers as well as all of our Loss Prevention guys manning the cameras for whatever might happen. We made several posters with instructions for the line that would undoubtedly form at the front door before we opened.
Of course, everyone knows what happened next: We had a grand total of 4 people lined up when we opened and one of them asked if he could buy two PSPs. I told him "no" which was probably a big favor for him. I think we sold 3 more the rest of that day. I don't think we sold that entire first batch of 25 units until about 3 months after launch day.
My brother was also on the local news 'cause he was, like, third in line at GameCrazy where the line was a bit longer.
So that's my story about the PSP's birthday. I guess it's a much different story now. I finally got one for my birthday about a year ago (just before the "slim" came out, thanks sony!!) but it gets plenty of mileage. Happy Birthday PSP! I'm glad you're not Sony's neglected red-headed step-child anymore!
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3-24-2008 @ 7:59PM
merc25 said...
I just realize I really need to update my PSP. Anyway, two more years until a new handheld war or shall it be longer still.
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3-24-2008 @ 8:29PM
Dahk said...
Happy Birthday PSP!
Mines two months old and absolutely enjoying and loving every moment of it =D.
... if only I could find a valid screen protector. I got one for the original PSP I think, but it doesn't fit properly. Are there specific ones for the screens on the slims, or did my $4 get owned? Maybe the bevelled edge is different or something? =(.
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3-24-2008 @ 8:35PM
seamonkey420 said...
been there.. done that.. hehe. :P
ah.. the memories of the swaploit and then kxploit.. yea yea.. still got my PSP from launch day.. PSP PHAT FTW!!
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3-24-2008 @ 9:30PM
Darayz said...
PSP is 3 and still going strong. And tomorrow, the game i've been waiting for ... the game i bought my psp for 2 years ago ... is finally coming. Final Fantasy on PSP for the win.
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3-24-2008 @ 9:56PM
Teddy said...
I'm getting the silver PSP (with Daxter) tomorrow !
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3-24-2008 @ 11:01PM
Kalil said...
happy b'day lil' buddy
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3-24-2008 @ 11:16PM
Cammerv8 said...
PSP FAT FTW!!!!!!
mine is 1 year old!!!! luckly y never got to use Xploit. i just waited for pandora :P
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3-25-2008 @ 12:25AM
rockeranimefreak said...
Happy Bday psp :D! may homebrew on you live as long or longer than dreamcast! (West coast :P)
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