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Holding a brand new PSP in the palm of your hands is one thing but realising the potential of the Sony PSP is another. What you have in your hands is a games console, an MP3 player, a movie player, an Internet browser, a photo viewer plus a lot lot more. This article looks to highlight some of the best features of the Sony PSP and shows you how best to use those features.

The PSP arrived at the end of last year with the kind of buzz surrounding its launch that I hadn’t seen since the launch of the playstation 2. This psp buzz was matched by the eagerness of everybody who wanted the psp and it seemed like an eternity before Sony manufactured enough stock to match the demand for the psp. It soon became apparent that the PSP was a whole lot more than just another games console.

PSP Wallpapers To make the most of your PSP wallpaper you need to upgrade to version 2 of the firmware. This can be done online and detailed instructions are available in your psp manual. A wonderful feature of the psp is the ability to have an image of your choosing as your psp wallpaper. I chose a slightly blurred image of my son in close up as my psp wallpaper. I was amazed at how good this looked, while the psp wallpaper was slightly blurred it highlighted the text above it and made it clearly readable.

Of course you can choose whatever image you like as your psp wallpaper but the process of setting your psp background wallpaper is to firstly enable the psp wallpaper function under themes. You then go to your photo folder on your psp and choose the image you like and set it as your wallpaper.

PSP Hacks There are a whole host of new psp hacks being found every day but one of the best psp hacks by far is how to run a multiplayer game when there is only one UMD game disk between all of you. It is so simple and by far the best psp hack I have come across.

Start the game on the first psp in ad hoc multiplayer mode and make sure you have unlimited time as well.

On the first psp, eject the UMD game disk and when the message asks if you want to quit answer with no.

Put the UMD disk in the next psp and start a multiplayer ad hoc game as in step 1.

Repeat the process with all players and enjoy!

I love this psp hack a lot.

PSP Downloads This is a great feature of the psp, the ability to download utilities, software, games, music, movies onto your psp. PSP download sites are appearing everywhere, some are better than others but the ability to do a psp download is an awesome feature.

PSP Games Of course the primary function of the psp is games. PSP games come in all genres and the catalogues of psp games is expanding every week. One of the best games for the psp so far is without a doubt FIFA 2006, it is a great game but as always it is a matter of preference. There are PSP games for everyone.

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Before there was Tivo we can only assume that we watched television in a time that was more like Fred Flintstone’s world as we fought with the family T-Rex in an effort to watch our favorite shows.� Life was a much simpler time then, but we can all agree that nowadays we have a much better grasp on how to entertain ourselves than in any previous generation.� Since Tivo came along the way we watch television has constantly evolved until we have reached this place, watching recorded television on a handheld device like Sony’s PlayStation Portable.� It is as easy as 1-2-3!�

1)� � � � � Don’t waste your time with any other Tivo than the Tivo Series 2 as no other Tivo box will support the “TivoToGo” software that makes this all possible.� With this software you must have a home network connection for your Tivo Series 2 so you can send the program information directly from your Tivo to your PC without any middle men.� Once you have a Tivo Series 2 DVR, the “TivoToGo” software, and a home network connection then you are ready for step 2.

2)� � � � � Get Tivo Desktop Version 2.3a for Windows so your computer can automatically begin transferring the video files from your Tivo to your PSP while you sleep overnight.� This is a lengthy process that Tivo understands you won’t want to do while you are awake, so do yourself a favor and get this on your PC to save yourself a little time and a lot of frustration.

3)Â? Â? Â? Â? Â? Let Tivo help you move your PC files to your PSP as they have great tutorials to walk you through each and every step along the way.Â? In addition to your video, Tivo will show you how to view pictures and music files on your television without ever leaving the comfort of your recliner!

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Now, think back to the first time you or your family purchased a television with a remote, forever changing the way you got from one show to the next during good television nights.� This will revolutionize the way you watch television more than that did … believe it!

Those that purchase the PSP may have a specific reason in mind as to why they need or want to play with the PSP, but not many know of its actual power as a multimedia device. You surely know about its power as a video gaming system, you likely know about its ability to play movies for purchase at electronics retailers, and you may know about its power as a web browser. However, the PSP can also be your hub for your movie collection as you have the power to transfer all of your DVDs to PSP format. Here is a three step process to getting started:

1) Just as you would do if you were transferring your audio files to an MP3 player, you must first “rip” the movie to your computer’s hard drive with a “decrypter”. There are a bevy of places online to purchase “decrypting” software to be able to complete this process, just type in the words and make Google do the rest! This is an absolutely integral part to the process of transferring a DVD to PSP format.

2) PSP Video 9 or a similar software is the way that your PSP will read a DVD so you must get it to that format, meaning you need to download that to your PC as well. The best way to describe this is that the original format of your DVD is not supported by your PSP, so you must get it to the format that is supported by a PSP, meaning PSP Video 9, or a plethora of other software options.

3) Find a professional tutorial to help you get through the process step-by-step for at least your first DVD transfer, if not a few more. While this is a great feature of the PSP that is very exciting to think about, it is certainly not the easiest process to master, so let the experts teach you a little something!

Start enjoying the ability to watch your DVD collection wherever you may go on the road, be it in the car or on the plane, this will change the way you travel!

Honestly, when the Atari or Nintendo system first came out did you really think it was possible that your gaming experience could get hundreds of times better while fitting in the palm of your hand? Well, since you aren’t sitting next to me I don’t know what your answer was, but few could have expected the power that would one day reside in such a device as Sony’s golden child, the PlayStation Portable. There is definitely no shortage of the possibilities with the PSP, here are just a few things for you to consider before you decide on purchasing a PSP:

Ø PSP is above all a gaming system that puts better graphics and game play in front of you than any other handheld gaming device in the history of the industry. You are playing on a small LCD screen that has just enough wide screen to make the experience come alive while relying on the massive library of PlayStation gaming titles to win over the consummate gamer.

Ø You can purchase movies at your local retailer or simply transfer your DVDs at home to the PSP format and watch them wherever you go. Sure, this will require another small investment in a memory card, but it is worth it for the ability to enjoy this entertainment on the go!

Ø Forget about spending extra dollars on an MP3 player or iPod, the PSP can play music files just like any of those, but you may want to invest in some ear pieces or extra speakers. The PSP comes with built-in speakers of course, but they are far from impressive on their own.

Ø If you want to be able to surf the web from anywhere with a small handheld device then the PSP may be a great option for you to do so. The screen is extremely impressive and the tools to help you navigate are second to none in the industry!

Ø Team up with yet another technological wonder and sync your PSP with Tivo to be able to watch your shows regardless of where you go. Imagine, watching a classic rerun of “Dawson’s Creek” while you wait for the Slipknot concert to start!

Since there is a nearly endless list of things that you CAN do with your PSP, we thought we’d give you a few things that you CAN’T do with a PSP to get started. You can’t call your mom for advice on your relationship with your significant other, you can’t order a #3 with no pickles from the wonder that is McDonald’s on your PSP, and you cannot lose a tremendous amount of weight without changing your eating habits. Now that we have all of that out of the way it is time for us to move on to what you can do with your PSP, most specifically, the PSP web browser.

• Don’t fool yourself into believing that with the PSP web browser you can surf as easily and comprehensively as you can with your internet explorer, but it is better than any other handheld device. If some sites don’t look just as they do at home then rest easy in that it is not a problem with your PSP, some sites don’t have special settings for the PSP just yet. However, as the popularity of the PSP web browser grows expect this to change.
• If you have a favorite Burger King or Starbucks where you like to take your laptop to do some studying or the like then now you can take your PSP and enjoy it all you want. The PSP uses an 802.11b wireless standard, which is compatible with most major wireless connections you will find away from home, be it the airport or the hotel.
• Being the tech savvy genius that you are you are likely prepared to take advantage of the PlayStation Portable’s ability to play video or audio from internet producers. The beauty of this is that whether or not you are at home, as long as you have wireless access you have the ability to download any kind of entertainment that you like!

So, yes you can’t order dinner, talk to ma, or enjoy one phenomenal diet, but you can certainly enjoy media or gaming in a whole new way!

Have You Accessorized Your PSP?

So we all know by now what the PSP is and what it is capable of, but some owners still don’t quite know what is available to them in terms of accessorizing their PSP. You can do a good number of things with your PSP just as it comes in the original box, but take full advantage of what is available at almost every electronics retailer in the world and accessorize! The following is a few quick items that you will need in addition to what comes in your original PSP box:

* You do not want to be caught with your PSP and no memory card to backup your progress in a game or save a music or video file to your device. Some memory cards come with as little as 32MB while others will ring in with a few GB, meaning you can play and play with little worries. Trust the hardcore gamers on this one; don’t be without a memory card!

* Don’t even let yourself be disappointed, go ahead and invest in some speakers before you get started with your PSP. If viewing movies, listening to music, or playing games with important music makes a difference to you then don’t even listen to the factory speakers, they will only disappoint. Some sets can be purchased that hook right to the top of the device without ruining any of the “portable” experience.

* Do yourself a favor and get a screen “skin” to protect your video screen from all of the potential scratches and stains it could face with a regular day’s work. Scratches, stains, and the like will make your PSP look aged before it actually is and ruin your viewing and playing experience before it even gets started.

* Forget about purchasing an extra MP3 player for your musical needs, be that in the car or while walking around the house, the PSP can support all the audio files you want and act as whatever you want it to be! Make sure you have the memory cards that were mentioned before and don’t stop downloading until you are personally satisfied with the performance of your PSP overall.

Let’s face it people, if you don’t own a digital music player you are more than a little out of touch with society and popular society in particular.� Everyone seems to have their entire music collections stored on a small device that can fit in your pocket, so what are you doing still carrying around your Walkman?� If the problem is that you can’t spend any extra in addition to your PlayStation Portable then let me let you in on a little secret that could change your life … the PSP can play MP3s!� Follow a few easy steps and you will have your own MP3 player on your PSP in no time!

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1. Begin by getting your books of CDs (or in some cases, the sporadically placed cases throughout the house) moved to your computer’s hard drive.� This is quite simple if you have Windows Media installed on your computer, just insert the disc into the PC and click on the button that is titled “rip”.� This puts the tracks on your hard drive and makes it possible for you to move on to the second stage of the transfer process.
2. It is very important that you purchase the right USB cable to hook your PSP up to your PC so you can begin to transfer the files from one to the other.� Once the cords are connected you only have to click on the “home” and “X” buttons to bring up the option to connect with the “USB Device”.�
3. Once you have connected the PSP to the PC then you need to create a file that is named “PSP” within the PSP folder on your computer and begin transferring (or copying and pasting) files to that area.� Once you are done all you have to do is press the “O” button to get ready to enjoy all of the music that you transferred.�
4. Make sure that you have some sort of categorization or sorting process in place so you can tell what you are choosing to liten to when the time comes to do a little easy listening. Does it really get much easier that that?