PocketStation

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PocketStation

Manufacturer	Sony
Type	Handheld game console
Generation	Fifth generation era
Retail availability	JP January 23, 1999[1][2]
Media	PlayStation CD-ROMs[citation needed]
CPU	ARM7T (32 bit RISC Processor)

The PocketStation is a miniature personal digital assistant created by Sony as a peripheral for the PlayStation.^[3] Released exclusively in Japan on January 23, 1999,^[2][1] 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 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 Magazine^{[citation needed]}, 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^[4]
• 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)^[3]

Compatible games

• All Japan Pro Wrestling^[4]
• Ape Escape (Japanese version)
• Arc the Lad III
• Armored Core: Master of Arena (Japanese version)^[4]
• Battle Bug Story^[4]
• Be Pirates!^[4]
• Brightis
• Burger Burger 2^[4]
• Chocobo Stallion
• Crash Bandicoot 3: Warped (Japanese version)^[4]
• Dance Dance Revolution 3rdMix
• Dance Dance Revolution 4thMix
• Dance Dance Revolution 5thMix
• Digimon Tamers: Pocket Culumon (Japanese version)
• Everywhere Together^[4]
• Final Fantasy VIII^[5]
• Fire Pro G
• Fish Hunter^[4]
• Gallop Racer 3^[4]
• Grandia (Japanese version)
• Hello Kitty: White Present^[4]
• I.Q. Final^[4]
• JoJo's Bizarre Adventure (Japanese version)
• The Legend of Dragoon (Japanese version only)^[6]
• Legend of Mana
• Love Hina 2
• Lunatic Dawn 3^[4]
• LMA Manager
• Kyro-chan's Print Club^[4]
• Metal Gear Solid: Integral^[7]
• Mister Prospector^[4]
• The Misadventures of Tron Bonne (Japanese version)
• Monster Race^[4]
• Monster Rancher 2 (Japanese version)^[4]
• Monster World^[4]
• Pi to Mail^[4]
• Pocket Dungeon^[4]
• Pocket MuuMuu^[8]
• Pocket Tuner^[9]
• Prologue^[4]
• Racing Lagoon
• RayCrisis
• Remote Control Dandy
• Ridge Racer Type 4^[7]
• Rockman Complete Works^[7]
• SaGa Frontier 2^[10]
• Shop Keeper^[4]
• Spyro the Dragon (Japanese version)^[4]
• Spyro 2: Ripto's Rage! (Japanese version)
• Street Fighter Alpha 3 (Japanese version)^[7]
• Super Robot Wars Alpha
• Tales of Eternia (Japanese version)
• Theme Aquarium^[4]
• Tokimeki Memorial 2
• World Neverland 2^[4]
• World Stadium 3^[4]

See also

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

References

External links

Sony PlayStation portal

• PlayStation.jp entry (Japanese)