PocketStation
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™
- PNG : 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
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):