PSX (DVR)

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PSX
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Console psx.jpg
Developer Sony Computer Entertainment
Product family PlayStation
Type
Release date
  • JP December 13, 2003
Introductory price 79,800 ¥
Media DVD-ROM DVD-R
DVD-RW DVD-RAM
Power AC100V、50/60Hz
CPU Emotion Engine
Storage capacity Hard disk, memory card
Input Remote control
Controller input DualShock 2
Connectivity Fast Ethernet
Dimensions 312 × 323 × 88 mm (12.3 × 12.7 × 3.5 in)
Weight 5.8 kg (13 lb)
Related articles PlayStation 2

PSX (also known as PlayStation X) was a Sony digital video recorder with fully integrated PlayStation and PlayStation 2 video game consoles. Since it was designed to be a general-function audiovisual device, it was marketed by the main Sony Corporation and was released in Japan on December 13, 2003 . It was the first Sony product to utilize the XrossMediaBar (XMB). The fact that it was extremely expensive resulted in a lack of consumer interest. As a result, like the Nintendo 64DD, another failed item of video game hardware, the PSX was never released outside Japan.

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The PSX is a fully functional digital video recorder with RF, S-Video and composite inputs. It is able to tune analog VHF and CATV. It comes with a remote control and can be also linked with a PlayStation Portable to transfer videos and music via USB ports.[1] It also features software for video, photo and audio editing.[2]

The PSX supports PlayStation and PlayStation 2 gaming using PlayStation 2-based hardware, with Emotion Engine, Graphics Synthesizer and the I/O processor. It supports online game compatibility using an internal broadband adapter. Games that use the PS2 HDD (for example Final Fantasy XI) are supported as well.[3]

The PSX doesn't include a controller. A special, ceramic-white USB DualShock 2 was released separately.[4] However, original DualShocks are fully supported by two joystick ports in the back side and memory cards are also supported via port in the front side.[5]

The PSX is also known for its introduction of Sony's XMB graphical user interface, used later on PlayStation Portable, PlayStation 3, 2008 BRAVIA model TVs and most new Sony devices to date.

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