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Nintendo DSi vs Sony PSP-2000

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NintendoDSiSonyPSP-2000
Overview
ReleasedNovember 2008September 2007
Performance
TypeHandheldHandheld
CPUNintendo custom ARM CPUSony PSP CPU, up to 333 MHz
Memory–64 MB
GPUNintendo TWL integrated graphics–
Storage256 MB–
Disc driveNoYes
CPUNintendo's custom ARM CPU and GPU, marked TWL in iFixit's exact DSi teardown; Nintendo's public specification does not identify clock speedsPSP CPU with system clock frequency from 1 to 333 MHz
Memory detail–64 MB main memory
GPUIntegrated in the TWL chip (iFixit)–
Storage detail256 MB of Samsung MoviNAND flash memory with an integrated MMC controller (iFixit); downloaded software runs from internal storage, with SD/SDHC cards used for backups rather than direct game launching (Ars Technica)Read-only UMD drive for PSP games and UMD Video; no built-in storage for game saves
Storage expansionSD and SDHC card slotMemory Stick PRO Duo slot
Display and video
Built-in screen3.25″ LCD, 256 × 1924.3″ LCD, 480 × 272
Built-in screenTwo 3.25-inch transmissive TFT colour LCDs, 256 × 192 each, approximately 260,000 colours; five brightness levels and a touch screen on the lower display4.3-inch 16:9 TFT LCD, 480 × 272 pixels, approximately 16.77 million colours
Video output–Analogue TV output through the video-out/headset connector; game output needs a progressive TV and a separately sold component or D-terminal cable
AudioBuilt-in speakers and microphone; DSi Sound plays unprotected AAC files with .m4a, .mp4 or .3gp extensions, 16–320 kbps and 32–48 kHz, and stores up to 18 recordings of up to 10 seconds each (Nintendo Japan)Built-in stereo speakers and headset connector
Design and power
Battery life (maker's claim)Up to 14 hours–
Weight214 g189 g
Battery life detailTWL-003 user-replaceable battery pack; 840 mAh in iFixit's tested unit. Nintendo rates approximately 9–14 hours at lowest brightness, 8–12 at low, 6–9 at medium, 4–6 at high and 3–4 at highest; software, temperature, wireless and camera use affect runtime. Full charge approximately 2 hours 30 minutes1200 mAh removable lithium-ion battery pack; can also draw power by USB while in USB Connection mode
Power useApproximately 2.8 W maximum while charging (Nintendo Japan manual)–
Size137 × 74.9 × 18.9 mm when folded (width × depth × thickness); approximately 214 g includes battery and stylus169.4 × 18.6 × 71.4 mm (width × height × depth, excluding the largest projection)
Colours–Piano Black, Ceramic White and Ice Silver at announcement; regional availability varies
In the boxDSi, AC adapter, two styluses, quick start guide, instruction manuals and support booklet (Nintendo Japan)–
Connections
PortsNintendo DS card slot, SD card slot, AC adapter connector and stereo headphone/microphone connectorMini-B USB 2.0, DC IN 5 V, DC OUT, video-out/headset connector and Memory Stick Duo slot
Wi-Fi and BluetoothWi-Fi IEEE 802.11b/g (DSSS/OFDM), 2.4 GHz, nominal range approximately 10–30 m depending on surroundings (Nintendo's Japanese manual); WPA2 works for supported DSi functions, while older DS games retain their older wireless-security restrictions (Ars Technica)Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11b, including infrastructure and ad hoc modes
ControllerBuilt-in D-pad, A/B/X/Y, L/R, Start and Select buttons, stylus and touch screen; two fixed-focus CMOS cameras, approximately 0.3 megapixels each (Nintendo Japan)Built-in D-pad, analogue stick, four face buttons and two shoulder buttons
Backward compatibilityNintendo DS and DSi games and installed DSiWare; no Game Boy Advance games or DS accessories requiring the GBA slot. DSi Shop purchases and free downloads ended on 31 March 2017 (Nintendo UK); launch-era reviews describe the service before closure–

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