10 Million PSPs

[adolescent]

Wow, that was quick!  Selling faster than the PS2 did!  

PSP Hits 10 Million

Around 4.5 million units have been shipped in North America followed by 3 million units in Japan and Asia. Around 2.5 million have been sold into European outlets; impressive given how recently the machine arrived there.

[adolescent]

McNorris wrote:
10-30 Millio stuck pixels  :-o

I think the pixel problems are fixed, or were overstated FUD to begin with.  Of the 5 co-workers that have PSPs only one has a single stuck pixel.  It's always red so it shows up mostly on all black or all white screens.  The homebrew scene has created pixel fixers, but I've not tried them.

[adolescent]

@X-ray

As mentioned, you can write them onto a Memory Stick Duo Pro.

The other problem you'll face is there is no built in video output.  There is a third party device, but it doesn't look so convienient.  In your case you're better off with a PocketPC with CF video card.

[adolescent]

Nobody can touch the Gameboy.  Just like no one can catch the PS2.  But, I don't hold out much for the Nintendo DS future.  Nintendo said from the start that it wasn't a replacement for the Gameboy line.  I do think the PSP sales are impressive given the cost of the system.  (I'm even more shocked at the amount of UMD movies that have been sold!)

Regarding the pixels, people with dead/stuck pixels should have their PSP replaced.  Sony has already said they would warranty them if needed.

[adolescent]

@McNorris

Run a stuck pixel fixer.  I've heard great results from them.  Luckily, I haven't had to use one yet.

[adolescent]

It's a video/application that rapidly flashes RGB screens to stimulate the pixels.  Google search should turn up something.

[adolescent]

I wish I could say the same.  My new DS has a stuck (lazy) pixel on the top screen.  So much for Nintendo quality.  This thing is going back.