Deatils can be found here:http://www.powerbrickrecall.net/News from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionOffice of Information and Public Affairs Washington, D.C. 20207For Immediate ReleaseMarch 28, 2006Release #06-120Firms Recall Hotline: (800) 263-1156CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908Pelican Power Brick Battery Charger Recalled for Fire and Burn HazardsWASHINGTON, D.C. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntaryrecall of the following consumer product…. (To access color photosof the following recalled products, see CPSCs Web site at www.cpsc.gov.)Name of product: Pelican Power Brick Battery ChargerUnits: About 231,000Distributor/Importer: Electro Source LLC, of Vernon, Calif.Hazard: The battery chargers circuit board can overheat and cause its plastic cover to melt which poses a fire and burn hazard to consumers.Incidents/Injuries:Electro Source LLC has received 143 reports of the recalled battery charger overheating including one report of fire damage. No injuries have been reported.Description:The recalled Pelican Power Brick is an external recharging battery pack that sells as a separate accessory to be used with the Sony PSP™ (PlayStation Portable)…. The battery charger was sold alone and also as part of several kits containing other accessories by Electro Source LLC. Sony neither manufactured nor distributed the Pelican Power Brick. Only the Pelican Power Brick is included in this recall.Sold at: : Electronics and discount department stores nationwide, catalogs, and various Web sites from April 2005 through March 2006 for about $20 when sold alone, and for between $40 and $50 when sold as part of certain kits packaged by Electro Source LLC. Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should stop using the battery charger immediately and contact Electro Source LLC to receive a choice of several replacement products. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Electro Source at (800) 263-1156 anytime, or visit the firms Web site at www.powerbrickrecall.net.Please do not contact Sony or any official PSP™ Web site concerning this recall.The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of serious injury or death from more than 15,000 types of consumer products under the agencys jurisdiction…. The CPSCs work to ensure the safety of consumer products – such as toys, cribs, power tools, cigarette lighters, and household chemicals contributed significantly to the 30 percent decline in the rate of deaths and injuries associated with consumer products over the past 30 years.To report a dangerous product or a product-related injury, call CPSCs hotline at (800) 638-2772 or CPSCs teletypewriter at (800) 638-8270 or visit CPSCs Web site at www.cpsc.gov/talk.html.
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Battery Chargers Used For Sony PSP Recalled
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X5 Portal v1.50 Released!
Now THIS is a sweet portal for the PSP web browser! X5 Portal v1.50 Released!: PSP3D has released the latest version of their Web Portal’s for use with the PSP Web Browser. This surely is one of the best looking portals around, and is crammed full of links and small web based applications. The newest version also comes in two different flavors to choose from, “Aqua” on the left and “Dark Aqua” on the right…. All new “Aqua” and “Dark Aqua” look. Contains 10 applications, including “Address Book”, and “System Preferences”…. Portal Installation: ——————– Extract/Place the folder “X5″ in the COMMON directory. (Ex. Memory Stick : PSP : COMMON : X5) Accessing Portal: —————– Open up the ‘Web Browser’, and type the following: file:/psp/common/x5/index.html Desktop Picture Installation: —————————– Extract/Place the picture “X5″ in the PHOTO directory.
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Splinter Cell Essentials Comes To PSP
[ via PSPMagazinees.com ] Splinter Cell Essentials Comes To PSP: SplinterCell.com Developed specifically for Sony’s handheld, Splinter Cell Essentials starts off where Splinter Cell Double Agent ends, and even takes Sam back to his years as a Navy SEAL before he became a Splinter Cell. The game features unique gameplay sequences designed specifically around the PSP, contains new missions and objectives exclusive to the console, and even has a wi-fi spy vs. spy deathmatch mode. PSP system debut: The highest-rated and top-selling spy franchise hits the PSP system for the first time, pushing the boundaries of yet another platform. Developed specifically for the PSP system: Unique gameplay sequences designed specifically for the on-the-go nature of handheld gaming and a new adapted interface. Exclusive content: Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Essentials starts where Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Double Agent ends, and takes players to the years before Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell when Sam was still a Navy Seal. A game of gadgets for your gadget: Features all the weapons and gadgets from the Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell franchise, in addition to some new ones exclusive to the PSP system version. Accessible Wi-Fi multiplayer: Challenge your friends in Spy vs. Spy Deathmatch multiplayer mode.
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In Development: PSP°Map to Help Find PSP Users
Now here’s a project with some legs! Can’t wait to see the outcome, this would absolutely ROCK! [ via PSP Nation ] In Development: PSP°Map to Help Find PSP Users: This project is being kept very hush-hush, but we’re going to report on it anyway, because it’s right in line with out mission. Mario Eckl, a computer science student from Germany is developing an app (still in pre-beta) that will allow PSP gamers to find each other using some elements of Google Maps…. Looks like the app will contain information on a user’s current location, the game titles they own, plus a message forum. This type of connectivity is what I’ve been wanting to see in the firmware for months now. Mario, if you’re out there, please keep us posted. Check a larger screen of the app after the jump!
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Sony’s Memory Stick Pro Duo pushing 8GB in 2006
Sony's Memory Stick Pro Duo pushing 8GB in 2006: If Sony want’s to even think about challenging the iPod, they should be GIVING THESE AWAY! [ via Engadget ] No real surprise, but it looks like Sony will be releasing their 4 and 8GB Memory Stick PRO Duo cards in 2006. So you’d better start saving up now if you really want to make your new Sony Ericsson W810i into a $1500 8GB MP3 playin’ musicphone.
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FTB Multi-player Maps
Yeah boy…these are gonna definitely come in handy! About time we started seeing some content specifically for SOCOM 3 FTB. There are plenty of us out there that have a PSP but don’t have a PS2 to play the full version SOCOM 3. It’s a damn shame this isn’t available on XBOX. One could only wish… [ via SOCOM Blog ] FTB Multi-player Maps: Since this blog is about all things SOCOM, we thought we’d drop in a few Fireteam Bravo multi-player maps that you may not have seen. We’re aware that a lot of you are focused on SOCOM 3, but we just want to make sure everyone is up-to-date on each title. Check ‘em out …
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Neo 4-in-1 Pad for PSP
Now this looks pretty interesting, but I have one question…why WHITE? HELLO? How about making it BLACK like the PSP? Sometimes you just have to wonder what people are smoking… Neo 4-in-1 Pad for PSP: Besides the Datel 4GB PSP drive, there have been few options to add non-MemoryStick memory to your Sony portable besides those awkward flash adapters that dangle from the device with flat PCB cables. Well soon a new product will hit the market (from Neo, the same company that brought us the MS converter tethered adapter) called the 4-in-1 Pad, an ergonomic PSP handgrip that doubles as an SD/MMC/CF/MicroDrive reader and triples as a battery pack that accepts regular or rechargeable AAs and more than doubles the console’s playtime. Even better, the Pad features two USB ports, which can either be used for charging the batteries or connecting to a PC to act as a standalone card reader—plus, the bundled MemoryStick Duo won’t go to waste, as the 4-in-1’s adapter allows for MS passthrough. Neo is still putting the final touches on this model, and it should be available in a few weeks for about $100—read on to scope out the Pad’s profile.
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SOCOM Hell Week – Webisode 2
SOCOM Hell Week – Webisode 2: Just a heads-up that the latest webisode of SOCOM Hell Week is up on theire Web site. Check it out if you have a minute — these guys had no idea what they were getting into. As a reminder, there is age verification in order to view the webisode.
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Killzone For PSP Coming
Never played this. Anyone think this will be good? [ via PSPMagazines.com ] Killzone For PSP Coming: PSPWorld.com Sony Computer Entertainment today announced that it has acquired Guerrilla Games to further expand its development capability as part of Worldwide Studios (SCE WWS). In the announcement, the two companies confirmed that a Killzone game for the PSP is being developed. “Guerrilla B.V., based in Amsterdam, Netherlands is the award winning developer of the Killzone game for PS2, which has shipped close to 2 Million units worldwide. The studio is currently working on a new Killzone title for PS3, early scenes of which were shown to wide acclaim when revealed at E3 earlier this year. The studio is also developing a further game within the Killzone universe for the PSP. Guerrilla signed an exclusive development agreement with Sony Computer Entertainment Europe in March 2004 and the acquisition will help the team grow as a key creative element of the SCE Worldwide Studios network.”
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SOCOM: US Navy Seals Fireteam Bravo Review
Let me add to this by stating that this is a MUST HAVE game for the PSP. A PSP without GTA and SOCOM 3 is useless, those 2 games are THAT good. [ via PSPworld ] SOCOM: US Navy Seals Fireteam Bravo Review: After the release of Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories (PSPworld Rating: A), we had serious doubts as to whether or not another game would come along before x-mas to take its semi-permanent…
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