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==PocketStation==
==PocketStation==


SCPH-4000
'''SCPH-4000'''


 
The PocketStation  is a peripheral (not only as egg easter haunting the ps3) for the PS1, PS2 and PS3. Categorized by Sony as a miniature personal digital assistant (PDA). Connecting to a PlayStation through a memory card slot, the PocketStation also functions as a PlayStation memory card on the PS1/PS2/PS3. It was released exclusively in Japan on January 23, 1999.
The PocketStation  is a real peripheral (as egg easter haunting the ps3) for the PS1. Categorized by Sony as a miniature personal digital assistant (PDA). Connecting to a PlayStation through a memory card slot, the PocketStation also functions as a PlayStation memory card. It was released exclusively in Japan on January 23, 1999.


Software for the PocketStation was typically distributed as extras for PlayStation games, included in the CD-ROM, enhancing the games with added features. Stand-alone software could also be downloaded through the PlayStation console. The software is then transferred to the PocketStation for use. A built-in infrared data interface allows direct transfer of data such as game saves between PocketStation units, as well as multiplayer gaming.
Software for the PocketStation was typically distributed as extras for PlayStation games, included in the CD-ROM, enhancing the games with added features. Stand-alone software could also be downloaded through the PlayStation console. The software is then transferred to the PocketStation for use. A built-in infrared data interface allows direct transfer of data such as game saves between PocketStation units, as well as multiplayer gaming.


==Technical specifications==
==Technical specifications==
===Description===


CPU: ARM7T (32-bit RISC chip)
CPU: ARM7T (32-bit RISC chip)
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Switches: 5 input buttons, 1 reset button
Switches: 5 input buttons, 1 reset button


Infrared communication: Bi-directional (supports IrDA based and conventional remote control systems)
Infrared communication: Bi-directional (supports IrDA based and conventional remote control systems?)


LED indicator: 1 (red)
LED indicator: 1 (red)


Battery: 1 CR-2032 lithium battery (3V)
Source power:Battery: 1 CR-2032 lithium battery (3V) or independently when connected as memory card (with memory card adaptor or parallel port printer)


Other functions: calendar function and identification number.
Other functions: calendar function and identification number.
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3 Colors: White, Grey, Black
3 Colors: White, Grey, Black


===Specifics===


*IR protocol (basic):


==PocketStation on PS3==
==PocketStation on PS3==
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*PNG : [http://www.ps3devwiki.com/wiki/File:Item_tex_pocketstation.png PocketStation]
*PNG : [http://www.ps3devwiki.com/wiki/File:Item_tex_pocketstation.png PocketStation]


PS1_rom.bin: offset: 2A6B70
PS1_rom.bin ?:
   
   
             0  1  2  3  4  5  6  7  8  9  A  B  C  D  E  F     
             0  1  2  3  4  5  6  7  8  9  A  B  C  D  E  F     
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==PocketStation on PS2==
==PocketStation on PS2==
Can be use as memory card. Fews PS2 games might have somes PocketStation support.


==PocketStation on PS1==
==PocketStation on PS1==
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See [http://www.ps3devwiki.com/wiki/Game_Saves#Virtual_Memory_Card_PS1_.28.VM1.29 Virtual Memory Card]
See [http://www.ps3devwiki.com/wiki/Game_Saves#Virtual_Memory_Card_PS1_.28.VM1.29 Virtual Memory Card]


===Compatible games===
===Compatible games (only fews&famous commercials games)===
 
All Japan Pro Wrestling


Ape Escape (Japanese version)
Ape Escape (Japanese version)
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Armored Core: Master of Arena (Japanese version)
Armored Core: Master of Arena (Japanese version)
Battle Bug Story
Be Pirates!
Brightis
Burger Burger 2


Chaos Break (Japanese version)
Chaos Break (Japanese version)
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Fire Pro G
Fire Pro G
Fish Hunter
Gallop Racer 3


Grandia (Japanese version)
Grandia (Japanese version)
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Love Hina 2
Love Hina 2
Lunatic Dawn 3
LMA Manager


Kyro-chan's Print Club Tactics
Kyro-chan's Print Club Tactics


Metal Gear Solid: Integral
Metal Gear Solid: Integral
Mister Prospector
The Misadventures of Tron Bonne (Japanese version)


Monster Race
Monster Race
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Pocket Tuner
Pocket Tuner
Prologue
Racing Lagoon
RayCrisis (Japanese version)
Remote Control Dandy


R4: Ridge Racer Type 4
R4: Ridge Racer Type 4
Rockman Complete Works


SaGa Frontier 2
SaGa Frontier 2
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Street Fighter Alpha 3 (Japanese version)
Street Fighter Alpha 3 (Japanese version)
Super Robot Wars Alpha


Tales of Eternia (Japanese version)
Tales of Eternia (Japanese version)
Theme Aquarium
Tokimeki Memorial
World Neverland
World Stadium


==PocketStation on PSP==
==PocketStation on PSP==


Appears as Credit on System Settings-About PSP™
Appears as Credit on System Settings-About PSP™
On PSP-1000:


==PocketStation on PSVITA==
==PocketStation on PSVITA==
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About PockeStation : http://ktyp.com/library/pocketstation/pocketstation.htm
About PockeStation : http://ktyp.com/library/pocketstation/pocketstation.htm
PocketStation as two-factor authentication: http://hackaday.com/2011/10/30/pocketstation-as-two-factor-authentication/


Specific SDK for PocketStation:
Specific SDK for PocketStation:


PocketStation as two-factor authentication: http://hackaday.com/2011/10/30/pocketstation-as-two-factor-authentication/
Sony online manual (only in Japanese):

Revision as of 18:27, 19 June 2012

PocketStation icon when connected to Memory Card Adaptator

PocketStation

SCPH-4000

The PocketStation is a peripheral (not only as egg easter haunting the ps3) for the PS1, PS2 and PS3. Categorized by Sony as a miniature personal digital assistant (PDA). Connecting to a PlayStation through a memory card slot, the PocketStation also functions as a PlayStation memory card on the PS1/PS2/PS3. It was released exclusively in Japan on January 23, 1999.

Software for the PocketStation was typically distributed as extras for PlayStation games, included in the CD-ROM, enhancing the games with added features. Stand-alone software could also be downloaded through the PlayStation console. The software is then transferred to the PocketStation for use. A built-in infrared data interface allows direct transfer of data such as game saves between PocketStation units, as well as multiplayer gaming.

Technical specifications

Description

CPU: ARM7T (32-bit RISC chip)

Memory: 2K bytes SRAM, 128K bytes Flash RAM

Screen: 32×32 dot monochrome LCD

Sound: 1 miniature speaker (10-bit PCM)

Switches: 5 input buttons, 1 reset button

Infrared communication: Bi-directional (supports IrDA based and conventional remote control systems?)

LED indicator: 1 (red)

Source power:Battery: 1 CR-2032 lithium battery (3V) or independently when connected as memory card (with memory card adaptor or parallel port printer)

Other functions: calendar function and identification number.

Dimensions: 64 × 42 × 13.5 mm (length × width × height)

Weight: Approximately 30g (including battery)

3 Colors: White, Grey, Black

Specifics

  • IR protocol (basic):

PocketStation on PS3

Can be use as memory card to transfer your PS1 game saves(not PS2 no matter of size) when connected through Memory Card Adaptator

vmc_savedata_plugin.rco:

  • XML : PocketStation™

PS1_rom.bin ?:

           0  1  2  3  4  5  6  7   8  9  A  B  C  D  E  F    
...
002A6B00:  52 45 53 45 54 00 00 00  00 00 08 00 00 00 00 00  RESET...........
002A6B10:  52 4F 4D 44 49 52 00 00  00 00 54 00 10 01 00 00  ROMDIR....T.....
002A6B20:  45 58 54 49 4E 46 4F 00  00 00 00 00 C4 00 00 00  EXTINFO.....ト...
002A6B30:  49 43 4F 42 44 49 53 43  00 00 08 00 85 2C 00 00  ICOBDISC....・..
002A6B40:  49 43 4F 42 43 44 44 41  00 00 08 00 50 16 00 00  ICOBCDDA....P...
002A6B50:  49 43 4F 42 50 53 31 4D  00 00 08 00 4D 0B 00 00  ICOBPS1M....M...
002A6B60:  49 43 4F 42 50 53 32 4D  00 00 08 00 CD 11 00 00  ICOBPS2M....ヘ...
002A6B70:  49 43 4F 42 50 4B 53 54  00 00 08 00 B6 1F 00 00  ICOBPKST....カ...
002A6B80:  49 43 4F 42 50 53 31 44  00 00 08 00 59 10 00 00  ICOBPS1D....Y...
002A6B90:  49 43 4F 42 50 53 32 44  00 00 08 00 8F 21 00 00  ICOBPS2D.....!..
002A6BA0:  49 43 4F 42 44 56 44 44  00 00 08 00 34 2D 00 00  ICOBDVDD....4-..
002A6BB0:  49 43 4F 42 59 53 59 53  00 00 08 00 48 02 00 00  ICOBYSYS....H...
002A6BC0:  49 43 4F 42 46 53 43 45  00 00 08 00 8D 14 00 00  ICOBFSCE........
002A6BD0:  49 43 4F 42 46 4E 4F 52  00 00 08 00 C8 13 00 00  ICOBFNOR....ネ...
002A6BE0:  49 43 4F 42 46 42 52 4B  00 00 08 00 AD 00 00 00  ICOBFBRK....ュ...
002A6BF0:  49 43 4F 42 51 55 45 53  00 00 08 00 7D 0C 00 00  ICOBQUES....}...
...

PocketStation on PS2

Can be use as memory card. Fews PS2 games might have somes PocketStation support.

PocketStation on PS1

On Disc

On SaveData

See Virtual Memory Card

Compatible games (only fews&famous commercials games)

Ape Escape (Japanese version)

Arc the Lad III

Armored Core: Master of Arena (Japanese version)

Chaos Break (Japanese version)

Chocobo Stallion

Crash Bandicoot 3: Warped (Japanese version)

Dance Dance Revolution 3rdMix

Dance Dance Revolution 4thMix

Dance Dance Revolution 5thMix

Digimon Tamers: Pocket Culumon (Japanese version)

Dokodemo Issho

Final Fantasy VIII

Fire Pro G

Grandia (Japanese version)

Hello Kitty: White Present

I.Q. Final

Jade Cocoon: Story of the Tamamayu

JoJo's Bizarre Adventure (Japanese version)

The Legend of Dragoon (Japanese version)

Legend of Mana

Love Hina 2

Kyro-chan's Print Club Tactics

Metal Gear Solid: Integral

Monster Race

Monster Rancher 2 (Japanese version)

Monster World

Pi to Mail

Pocket Dungeon

Pocket MuuMuu

Pocket Tuner

R4: Ridge Racer Type 4

SaGa Frontier 2

Shop Keeper

Spyro the Dragon (Japanese version)

Spyro 2: Ripto's Rage! (Japanese version)

Street Fighter Alpha 3 (Japanese version)

Tales of Eternia (Japanese version)

PocketStation on PSP

Appears as Credit on System Settings-About PSP™

On PSP-1000:

PocketStation on PSVITA

Others

PC emulator: http://www.ngemu.com/122312/pocketstation-emulator-pk201-released

Gamelist :

FW Memory card PS1 emulator:

About PockeStation : http://ktyp.com/library/pocketstation/pocketstation.htm

PocketStation as two-factor authentication: http://hackaday.com/2011/10/30/pocketstation-as-two-factor-authentication/

Specific SDK for PocketStation:

Sony online manual (only in Japanese):