A mix of
PDA,
portable games system, and
Playstation memory card. It is slightly larger than a standard Playstation memory card, with a small
monochrome screen and 5
input buttons. A variety of
software can be loaded onto it through the memory card slot on a Playstation
console.
The
Pocketstation is designed to be used both as a memory card for Playstation games, as well as allowing the user to take the game (in a simplified form) with them when they're travelling. Playstation games designed to take advantage of the Pocketstation tend to load a
simple game onto the device which furthers the characters abilites in the main game, or perhaps unlocks a
bonus level or
cheat when completed.
The Pocketstation can function as a simple
PDA, and it's the devices
timekeeping abilites that are used to add time sensitive features to Playstation games. It's possible (if the user has a Pocketstation plugged in) to have
seasonal or time dependent aspects to Playstation games .. whether or not this
potential will be used in the games depends on whether or not
developers feel enough users will own a Pocketstation.
Technical Specifications:
CPU: ARM7T (32 bit
RISC Processor)
Memory: SRAM 2KB, Flash
RAM 128KB
Graphics: 32 x 32 dot monochrome
LCD
Sound: Miniature speaker (12 bit
PCM)
Switches: 5 input buttons, 1
reset button
Infrared communication: Bi-directional(
IrDA)
LED indicator: 1 unit
Battery: Lithium battery (
CR 2032) x 1 unit
Other functions: Calendar function
Dimensions: 64 x 42 x 13.5 mm (length x width x height)
Weight: Approximately 30g (including battery)
Product Name: SCPH-4000 "PocketStation"