PSP: Full Speed Ahead
Saturday 23rd June 2007, 04:04:00 PM, written by Stefan Salzl
Shacknews was able to confirm with Sony itself earlier rumours on PSP Updates regarding a MHz speed bump for the PlayStation Portable CPU.
Originally Sony’s portable game console CPU was locked to 266 Mhz -- most game titles only use 222 Mhz -- even though the processor is specified to run up to 333 Mhz. The reduced clock frequency allegedly was introduced by Sony to extend the battery life of its handheld. However, with the release of the PSP firmware 3.5 in May, Sony finally removed the clock frequency cap. As Shacknews was able to confirm, the speed boost will only be available for future game titles on the platform. Old games don’t profit from it.
It is still unclear whether or not this move is tied to the rumour of an updated PSP model which is said to include better battery life and a new improved LCD screen.
Originally Sony’s portable game console CPU was locked to 266 Mhz -- most game titles only use 222 Mhz -- even though the processor is specified to run up to 333 Mhz. The reduced clock frequency allegedly was introduced by Sony to extend the battery life of its handheld. However, with the release of the PSP firmware 3.5 in May, Sony finally removed the clock frequency cap. As Shacknews was able to confirm, the speed boost will only be available for future game titles on the platform. Old games don’t profit from it.
It is still unclear whether or not this move is tied to the rumour of an updated PSP model which is said to include better battery life and a new improved LCD screen.
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