PocketStation

Infobox CVG system| title = "PocketStation"



manufacturer = Sony
type = Handheld game console
generation = Fifth generation era
lifespan = vgrelease|JP=January 23, 1999cite web |url=http://www.scei.co.jp/corporate/release/pdf/981209.pdf |title=超小型ＰＤＡ「PocketStation」１月２３日に発売延期 |accessdate=2007-10-30 |date=December 9, 1998 |work= |publisher=Sony Computer Entertainment |pages=3 |language=Japanese |doi= |archiveurl= |archivedate= |quote= ]
CPU = ARM7T (32 bit RISC Processor)
media = PlayStation CD-ROMs

The PocketStation is a miniature personal digital assistant created by Sony as a peripheral for the PlayStation.cite web |url=http://scei.co.jp/corporate/release/pdf/981008_1.pdf |title=プレイステーションの楽しみをさらに広げる |accessdate=2008-08-28 |date=1998-10-08 |publisher=Sony Computer Entertainment |pages= |language=Japanese |doi= |archiveurl=http://www.absolute-playstation.com/api_faqs/faq19.htm |archivedate=1998-10-08 |quote= ] Released exclusively in Japan on January 23, 1999, [cite web |url=http://www.computerandvideogames.com/article.php?id=9069 |title=PocketStation delayed in Japan |accessdate=2008-08-28 |date=1998-12-09 |work=Computer and Video Games |publisher=Future Publishing |doi= |archiveurl= |archivedate= |quote= ] it features an LCD, sound, a real-time clock, and infrared communication capability. It also serves as a standard PlayStation memory card.

Software for the PocketStation was typically distributed as an extras for PlayStation games, included in the CD-ROM, enhancing the games with added features. Stand-alone software could also be downloaded through the PlayStation console. The software is then transferred to the PocketStation for use. A built-in infrared data interface allows direct transfer of data such as game saves between PocketStation units, as well as multiplayer gaming.

Although the system was not widely released outside of Japan, there were apparently plans to do so. A feature on the system appeared in Official UK PlayStation MagazineFact|date=December 2007, for example, and a few games (such as "Final Fantasy VIII") retained PocketStation functionality in their localized versions. As a result, the PC version of "Final Fantasy VIII" added a stand-alone "Chocobo World" game as part of the installation.

Technical specifications

*CPU: ARM7T (32-bit RISC Processor)
*Memory: 2K bytes SRAM, 128K bytes Flash RAM
*Graphics: 32×32 dot monochrome LCD
*Sound: 1 miniature speaker (10-bit PCM)
*Switches: 5 input buttons, 1 reset button
*Infrared communication: Bi-directional (supports IrDA based and conventional remote control systems)
*LED indicator: 1 (red)
*Battery: 1 CR-2032 lithium-ion battery
*Other functions: calendar function and identification number.
*Dimensions: 64 × 42 × 13.5 mm (length × width × height)
*Weight: Approximately 30g (including battery)

Compatible games

*"Ape Escape"
*"Arc the Lad III"
*"" (Japanese version)
*"Brightis"
*"Chocobo Stallion"
*"" (Japanese version)
*"Dance Dance Revolution" (Japanese 3rdMIX, 4thMIX and 5thMIX)
*"" (Japanese version)
*"Final Fantasy VIII"
*"Grandia" (Japanese Version)
*"JoJo's Bizarre Adventure" (Japanese version)
*"Legend of Dragoon"
*"Legend of Mana"
*"Love Hina 2"
*"LMA Manager
*""
*"Monster Rancher 2" (Japanese version)
*"Pocket Muumuu"
*"Racing Lagoon"
*"RayCrisis" (Japanese and USA version)
*"Remote Control Dandy"
*""
*"Rockman Complete Works"
*"SaGa Frontier 2"
*"Saru! Get You!"("Ape Escape")"
*"Spyro the Dragon" (Japanese version)
*"Street Fighter Zero 3" (Japanese version of "Street Fighter Alpha 3")
*"Super Robot Wars Alpha"
*"Tales of Eternia" (Japanese version)
*"Tokimeki Memorial 2"
*"Tron Ni Kobun" ("The Misadventures of Tron Bonne")

ee also

*VMU, a similar accessory for the Sega Dreamcast console (which was released contemporaneously with the PocketStation).

References

External links

* [http://www.jp.playstation.com/peripheral/psone/pocket.html PlayStation.jp entry] jp icon