PSP gets extended battery life

**mckmas8808** · 02-15-2005

PSP BATTERIES TO GET JUICED UP?

Sony researching tech that boosts lithium-ion battery life by 30% - wonder why they're so interested in that?

15:36 Yeah, the PSP might have a big fancy screen, it might be able to play music and movies and it might look slicker than a polished dolphin, but what about the dodgy battery life, eh? Eh?
This is the curse of the PSP fan: To have the handheld's well-publicised short(er than DS's) battery life chucked in your face. Well, it seems those jibes may fizzle out just as quick as a current PSP power cell.

According to Japanese business news source Nihon Keizai Shimbun, Sony has revealed new technology that boosts the efficiency of lithium-ion batteries by up to 30%. Since the PSP uses a rechargeable battery of this type (as does the DS, and mobile phones and stuff) we could be looking at this technology being applied to an updated battery with a longer lifespan.

Given that current PSP batteries last (on average) around four-five hours on a full charge, Sony's new tech could mean we're looking at an extra 1.5 hours of playtime - and perhaps even more.
Sony has not explicitly linked the battery-boosting technology with the PSP yet, but we reckon it'd be a safe bet that it'll find its way into the handheld.

Indeed, Ken Kutaragi, the man behind the PlayStation and the PSP, said last year that more efficient batteries were being researched for all of Sony's portable electronic devices. "In the future," said Kutaragi-san, "we'd like for a single charge to last for a flight from Tokyo Narita to New York."

That particular jaunt is a DVT-inducing 14 hours, by the way, which still seems a good distance off in the future. Still, at least it seems Sony is addressing the problem.

More news on PSP battery life soon.

Link http://www.computerandvideogames.com...(que)id=115043

**Kojo** · 02-16-2005

That's great! Hopefully they will release the batteries before the US. Launch.

**Crimson_King** · 02-16-2005

that would be nice, but as we have heard before that the battery life for the high quality graphics games was more of around 2.5 hours this would come down to only .5 hours of extended life for these games. I'm not being negative but sony has to make a huge breakthrough, or create a whole new type of battery for the PSP to really jack up the time.

**mckmas8808** · 02-16-2005

That was just speculation of the battery life BEFORE the PSP was released. The truth is people are playing games like Ridge Racers for over 4 hours. And at 4 hours that would add about an extra hour and twenty minutes of gameplay. Thats good if you ask me. To play Ridge Racers for about 5 1/2 hours straight.

**Crimson_King** · 02-16-2005

Are you sure that is correct? because i got my information, about the playing time with games with higher end graphics, from sources that actually played//used a PSP not just specualating off what sony said or ect.

**Evolution** · 02-16-2005

Originally Posted by Crimson_King

are you sure because i heard that got that high qaulity graphics playing time from ACTUALLY playing the system.

I would most likely be able to help you there Crimson if I had any idea what you are trying to say.

**Kojo** · 02-16-2005

Yeah, i read that someone was able to use 10 hours for music, and 5 hours for Ridge Racer. Ofcourse, this battery will be sold by itself. When it is released, i'm going to sell my psp battery and buy the new one.

**Crimson_King** · 02-16-2005

that is pretty good, but im waiting to buy the PSP by itself, minus bundle, and it would be really cool if they had that battery as a standard then, especially for the 50 bucks there tackin on to US sales.
and if you really want battery life here you go

A step up is the nifty Charger Case PSP. Only slightly larger than the PSP itself, this aluminum case with neoprene lining snaps the whole game system inside with its clamshell design. The unique part is that the base of the Charger Case has battery cells, and the case itself can be plugged in and charged. When you put the PSP in the case, you plug in the little DC plug and your Sony handheld thinks it's plugged in, and begins charging. The case itself holds enough power to fully charge the PSP three times, so with this little gadget in your bag you can not only protect your shiny new handheld, you can quadruple the battery life.

http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,1759,1749584,00.asp

**Kojo** · 02-16-2005

Cool. I guess i'll buy that untill the new lithium is released.

**Seb** · 02-16-2005

Interesting news this. We all know that PSP's battery life isn't exactly great, but I think an extra 30% is great news none the less. Still, I don't really think PSP's battery life is really something to complain about. I mean, who plays Ridge Racer for five hours straight? And if you do, just plug it and play off the mains. If your in transit, then I guess your screwed, but then again how often are you in transit for five hours straight, or 10 hours if your listening to music?

**Crimson_King** · 02-17-2005

i happen to be in use of more battery time. I do a lot of traveling and if i could have longer battery life it would save me a lot of money on having to buy extra batteries. but this improvement on the battery and the carrying case i listed earlier should do the trick for me.

**Kojo** · 02-17-2005

I checked another PSP site and it said the battery will be $76 dollars, and will charge the PSP by 25 hours!

**FmanFORPS3** · 02-17-2005

which site did you check? only 76 dollars for a 25 hour battery? seems unlikely but if this is true, I highly doubt that there will ever be a battery length issue again...(if true, this battery is a definit for me

)

**PeanutButterMunky** · 02-17-2005

Here's a few links:
http://www.sonypspworld.com/2005/02/...-25-hours.html
http://www.watch.impress.co.jp/game/...050217/ggl.htm

You can translate the 2nd article using this: http://www.google.com/language_tools?hl=en

**mckmas8808** · 02-17-2005

18 hour after the PSPs battery goes dead. Man thats a big battery.

**FmanFORPS3** · 02-17-2005

I guess if you can handle carrying that around maybe in your pocket or something, then it’s great.

If they could design something that small that can keep the PSP going for that long, I don’t understand why they couldn’t make a battery like that that goes right into the PSP

(I'm not sure but if I understood correctly, you don’t have to plug it in anywhere

if I didnt understand it correctly, please just let me know...)

EDIT: yes pbm, but i guess your saying that i'm wrong

**PeanutButterMunky** · 02-18-2005

Did you go to any of the links I suggested?

18 hour after the PSPs battery goes dead. Man thats a big battery.

Yes it is, but I think if you're going to be playing that long, you're most likely going to be in one place, such as a road trip or an airplane ride, so it wouldn't be a big issue.

EDIT: @ Fman --- I didn't say you were wrong. I'm assuming you have to charge the battery. It wouldn't be a battery if you had to keep it plugged in.

**FmanFORPS3** · 02-18-2005

lol, ok then, and yes that’s what I was confused about, how would it be a battery if it was plugged in

..I only got the idea cause I kept on seeing 'USB' so I thought it had to be plugged into the computer or something...man I’m confused...I'll just stop myself now before I get a headache

**Crimson_King** · 02-19-2005

So from reading that I asume that you could not have it plugged in all the time and just use it to recharge ur psp then? that would rock.

**FmanFORPS3** · 02-19-2005

actually, that might work, although I dont think it will recharge the PSP, but it will recharger the actual 18 hour battery attchement so you could play for longer than 18 hours, although I dont think someone will stay 18 hours near a plug and not moving....

**Crimson_King** · 02-19-2005

Originally Posted by FmanFORPS3

actually, that might work, although I dont think it will recharge the PSP, but it will recharger the actual 18 hour battery attchement so you could play for longer than 18 hours, although I dont think someone will stay 18 hours near a plug and not moving....

what are you talking about?
before what I was trying to say is that instead of just using that huge thing all the time you could use it to recharge your PSP or when power is low.

**FmanFORPS3** · 02-19-2005

oh, lol, I thought you were saying if it was possible to plug in that 18 hour battery so it can recharge the system...ok nevermind.

**SessDMC** · 02-21-2005

Ok, i have bought the Febuary issue of OPSM2 UK (thats offical playstation mag) and they got their hands on a PSP direct from Japan, So they did a battery life test to soothe the fears that the battery is short. i must admit that the battery life would last me all day, so Heres the times:

Sleep Mode.... Almost infinity!

Games mode ... varied on what game your playing (4 to 6 hours)

Wi-fi mode.... like an American eating 20 big mac's (2 hours)

MP3 Mode.... not optimized for the job but it can go against iPOD (10 hours)

Movie mode.... The guys at OPSM2 didnt have a UMD movie but they ported some onto their Memory stick. (2 hours +)

They are some good times, i dont know if they used the new li-on battery but it would last you all day, abouts. Also plans are going ahead to connect the PSP with the PS2 useing a USB cable, so you can unlock content inbetween games, example: You compleate metal gear AC!D and you will have unlocked some movie content, and bonuses on MGS 3.

So what do ya say to that members...

**Seb** · 02-21-2005

Personally, it's what I would expect and I'm perfectly happy with those times. Considering PSP can do so many things, I think it's being a bit fussy to then complain about battery times, which to me seem perfectly reasonable. And now, there is potentially an even better battery onthe horizon so things are certainly looking up!

**mckmas8808** · 02-21-2005

No complaints from me. I think people or REALLY under estimating this whole PSP to PS2 connection thing. The PS2 will be widely played for another 1 1/2 to 2 years. Connectivity between these two devices will be lovely. I wish with games like GT4 they sell them in bundle packs with game saves being carried from one system to the other. Buy GT4 for your console and mobile for $80.

Would you guys go for that deal?