The Rough Guide to the PSP 1 (Rough Guide Internet/Computing) (Paperback)

by Nicholas Gilewicz (Author), Sean Mahoney (Author) "You already know that the PSP is designed to play games and movies you buy at the store, but it's also capable of much, much..." (more)
Key Phrases: memory stick, infrastructure mode, press the triangle button, Internet Browser, Power Save Settings, Grand Theft Auto (more...)

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Product Description
The Rough Guide to the PSP is the ultimate handbook to Sony''s hugely successful handheld games console. From the basic buying and operating instructions to downloading and listening to music, this guide helps the reader to understand the technical processes of tweaking the PSP and to perform operations never dreamed of by Sony. It explains how to: Find the right model and get the best deal Explore the best online sites and forums Play movies, music, and games with the Universal Media Disc Fully exploit the PSP’s WiFi functionality Downgrade firmware and run homebrew applications Use emulators to play classic games Maximize the potential of the memory stick Extend your PSP with software and hardware accessories Plus much, much more... Whether you''re an experienced gamer or just getting started, this is the book for you.

About the Author
Nicholas Gilewicz has worked in media, publishing, and public arts programming for over five years. He’s explored his techie side through audio production and editing work. As a freelance writer and radio producer, he has worked for New York Public Radio, Philadelphia Evening Bulletin, the online culture and news publication Dragonfire. Sean Mahoney is a life-long (video)gamer and tech junkie who fell into commercial publishing before he realized what was happening. When juggling writing deadlines and late-night DJ gigs in Chicago became too tedious, he made his way to New York, and now works as a reference editor for Rough Guides.

Nicholas Gilewicz has worked in media, publishing, and public arts programming for over five years. He’s explored his techie side through audio production and editing work. As a freelance writer and radio producer, he has worked for New York Public Radio, Philadelphia Evening Bulletin, the online culture and news publication Dragonfire. Sean Mahoney is a life-long (video)gamer and tech junkie who fell into commercial publishing before he realized what was happening. When juggling writing deadlines and late-night DJ gigs in Chicago became too tedious, he made his way to New York, and now works as a reference editor for Rough Guides.

Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Rough Guides; 1 edition (September 18, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1843537540
• ISBN-13: 978-1843537540
• Product Dimensions: 6.3 x 4.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #367,126 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent guide to what the PSP can really do, October 5, 2006

By	Eric Gelsinger (U.S.A.) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I bought my PSP a while ago and love it, but never explored beyond the basics. I've bought a couple other Rough Guides in the past and liked them, so I thought I'd check this one out, and I highly recommend it. It feels like I have a whole new PSP. I spent all day yesterday loading movies and music onto my PSP, and now know how to really use it for wireless web browsing. Lots of stuff. If you have a PSP, check it out.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars PSP Guide, May 8, 2007

By	Julian B. Tyler "A brit in the USA" (Lincoln, NE USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I am new to the PSP and was looking for a guide which goes beyond the instruction manual which comes with the unit. The Rough Guide to the PSP fits the bill, it is a great reference guide and explains how to use the PSP in a easy to understand way, it also goes beyond the basic operation of the PSP. The authors give plenty of ideas of where to get additional inforamtion, I can highly recommend this book.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars a MUST for any newbie to PSP, June 6, 2008

By	Alison G. Jones "babybear" (Marshfield, MA United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

As a newbie to PSP - this was a definite MUST HAVE - really shows you what the PSP is capable of, and how to do it. Clear, concise, easy to understand. I feel like this $$ was well spent.