Sony PSX

In December 2003, Sony released a feature rich multimedia device in Japan called the PSX. This device combined the video game console of the PlayStation 2 with its additional DVD and CD playing capabilities, together with a digital video recorder (DVR) and DVD burner.

The two processors that power the PS2 (the Graphics Synthesizer and the EmotionEngine) have been combined onto one chipset called 90nm EE+GS using nanotechnology. In addition to the standard features offered by the PlayStation 2, this new chipset allows for additional capabilities such as the ability to:

receive analogue television broadcasts to a built in TV tuner
record DVDs
record television broadcasts
use broadband connectivity
display digital photos from a Sony memory stick
play music MP3s using a memory stick

The powerful user interface enables users to perform simultaneous actions, such as playing a game whilst recording a TV programme, and uses a firmware update system to add even more features to the PSX. Two versions were released in Japan: one with 160GB hard drive (PSX DESR-5000), and one with 250GB hard drive (PSX DESR-7000). However, sales have been poor in spite of major price drops, and North American and European launches are thought to be unlikely.

Specifications

Hard Disk Drive

DESR-5000: 160 GB
- Recording time:
  - HQ: 33 hours
  - HSP: 51 hours
  - SP (standard): 67 hours
  - LP: 103 hours
  - EP: 137 hours
  - SLP: 204 hours
DESR-7000: 250 GB
- Recording time:
  - HQ: 53 hours
  - HSP: 81 hours
  - SP:(standard): 107 hours
  - LP: 164 hours
  - EP: 217 hours
  - SLP: 325 hours

CPU and Graphic Processor

90nm EE+GS

Software Engine

PS2 based real time OS

Recording format

DVD-R (Video format)
DVD-RW( Video format, VR format)
DVD+RW (VR format)

Playback format

DVD-VIDEO
DVD-R (Video format)
DVD-RW (Video format, VR format)
DVD+RW (VR format)
CD
CD-R
Memory Stick
PlayStation CD-ROM
PlayStation 2 CD-ROM/DVD-ROM

Tuner

Terrestrial analogue (VHF1-12ch,UHF13-62ch,CATV13-35ch)
BS satellite analogue (1,3,5,7,9,11,13,15ch)

Dubbing

HDD to DVD is 12 times maximum (-R)

Video Playback

Recorded program while recording on HDD

Video Editing

GOP editing
High speed GUI

Photo

JPEG
Digital still image
Memory Stick
digital still camera

Music

ATRAC3

Game

PlayStation software
PlayStation 2 software

Network

Ethernet 100 base/TX

Ports

Out
- 1 D output (D1/D2)
- 1 Composite/S Video/Stereo sound output
- 1 Optical digital Audio (SPDIF)
In
- 1 Composite/S Video/Stereo sound input
Others
- 1 USB (Ver. 1.1) port
- 1 Memory Stick slot
- 2 PlayStation 2 format Memory card slots
- 2 PlayStation 2 format Analog controller ports