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Presentation Assignment for TCS 005 Please prepare a slide to drop in the smartsite drop box that illustrates and highlights your chosen research project. Please follow the following format: Choose standard page size in whatever program you prefer to work in. Rotate the page so that it is in landscape mode. Create a one-page layout that includes: At least one illustration or photograph of the subject. The title of your subject in Times font, size 12, bold. A short paragraph describing what your subject is and some highlights in its use history, Sony first announced development of the PlayStation Portable at a press conference before Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) in 2003. The PSP was officially unveiled at the Sony press conference during E3 2004, and On October 17, 2004, Sony announced that the PSP would launch in Japan on December 12, 2004. social significance – high end handheld gaming First handheld to use optical disc , Universal Media Disc (UMD), as its main storage medium– dual layered at 1.8 Gb 24 bit color vs NDS’ 18 bit color Mp3, video, internet browsing, ps3 connectivity economic impact Despite the superiority of the PSP to the DS, it lagged behind in sales against NDS -the PSP was almost US$20 higher than the system's price in Japan and more than $100 higher than the recently launched Nintendo DS -DS (US $150) was released about 3 months before psp (US $250) in the US, many probably already owned ds and did not want an overpriced psp. -which was almost US$20 higher than the system's price in Japan and more than $100 higher than the recently launchedNintendo DS -Also, the NDS appealed to GBA owners, as it is backwards compatible and can run GBA titles. -touch screen – more versatile games or other interesting factors. Homebrew for PSP and DS Firmware hacks can be applied to allow the installation of FREE games, including PSP titles, and applications via P2P networks Sony’s attempt to counter homebrew hacking were to develop new, patched firmware with new features. Also, Sony Computer Entertainment America said in an e-mailed statement that hacking or the operation of "homebrew" software programs may damage the PSP, and void the warranty. In my opinion, you could save so much money on free titles and apps that it counters warranty or even a brand new PSP. Similarly, homebrew can be applied to DS as well. Name it: lastName_firstName.pdf Drop in the drop box on the smartsite.