PocketStation is a miniature games console for which you can download specially designed games from your PlayStation via its Memory Card slot. Games for PocketStation are stored on the same disc as PlayStation games. PocketStation games can enhance PlayStation games with added features. For example, using PocketStation you may be able to train up characters in your favourite PlayStation game while sitting on the bus. You can also download stand-alone PocketStation games. It will allow you to swap game data between your PlayStations and it also allows multiplayer gaming via the built-in Infa-red data link. As well as a pocket games console, PocketStation also acts as a standard PlayStation Memory Card. PocketStation will be on sale in Japan from November 1998.

Specifications CPU : ARM7T (32 bit RISC Processor) Memory : SRAM 2K bytes, Flash RAM 128K bytes Graphics : 32 x 32 dot monochrome LCD Sound : Miniature speaker (12 bit PCM) x 1 unit Switches : 5 input buttons, 1 reset button Infrared communication : Bi-directional (supports IrDA based and conventional remote control systems) LED indicator : 1 unit Battery : Lithium battery (CR 2032) x 1 unit Other functions : Calendar function Identification number Dimensions : 64 x 42 x 13.5 mm (length x width x height) Weight : Approximately 30g (including battery)

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Created : December 10, 1998
Last updated : February 23, 1999