Sony’s PSP (PlayStation Protable) has won the respect of countless gamers and gear heads with its high-resolution presentation, but many have been frustrated with the inability to play games and movies on a larger screen. Enter Digital Innovations, an Illinois-based company that plans to release a gizmo that captures the PSP screen image and transfers it to any standard television or computer monitor.
The GameDR Excelerator Series ScreenMax will retail for $69.99, offering an affordable way to enjoy games and UMD movies at home without squinting. Resembling an oversized computer mouse, the unit snaps into two holes on the PSP and covers the player’s screen like a hat. An internal camera system digitizes the PSP image and transmits it a TV or monitor via a built-in cable. A second cable plugs into the PSP’s headphone jack to carry the sound.
The ScreenMax runs on four AA batteries or AC power and has brightness and contrast controls. While the quality of the transferred image is yet to be seen, the gadget promises to offer gamers a way to share PSP experiences with friends and may solve the problem of having to buy movies and games in multiple platforms.
Digital Innovation’s flagship product was the SkipDR, an optical disc repair system. Other PSP accessories available from the company include a glare shield, a locking system and a variety of cartridge, lens and screen cleaners.
The ScreenMax Transmission System for PSP will be available in February from Best Buy, Circuit City, Fry’s Electronics and other major consumer electronics retailers. Gamers will also be able to purchase it at www.digitalinnovations.com.
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