The PocketStation is a peripheral by Sony Computer Entertainment for the PlayStation home video game console. Categorized by Sony as a miniature personal digital assistant, the device features a monochrome liquid crystal display (LCD), infrared communication capability, a real-time clock, built-in flash memory, and a sound capability. 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.
The original Japanese ship date for the PocketStation was set for December 23, 1998, but it was delayed a full month.[1] Sony only shipped an initial 60,000 units of the peripheral when it was released on January 23, 1999. It was initially available in two case colors: white and clear. It proved extremely popular, selling out all over the region. Sony planned to release the PocketStation outside of Japan, engaging in promotional activity in Europe and North America, but the release did not occur. SCEA cited an inability meeting Japanese demand as the reason for the PocketStation's absence. A few games, such as Final Fantasy VIII and SaGa Frontier 2, retained PocketStation functionality in their localized versions.
The PocketStation's most popular game was Dokodemo Issho, which sold over 1.5 million copies in Japan and is the first game to star Sony's mascot Toro. The PocketStation was discontinued in July 2002 after having shipped nearly five million units.
Pokeler (aka Pokera) is a communication tool that allows the player to configurate events (add them to the calendar), add different faces, music & sounds for his Pocketstation. All is configurable in the differents menus.
Meka Pokeler allows to accessorize your Pocket Station (not included) and create your own Pokeler with accompanying Playstation 1 software.
Manufacturer's description:
That Pokerler renewed and reappears. "Schedule" function, which was popular in the previous work, "Face creation" function is also easier to use and doubles the fun. And "Pokeler" function, "Moderate" "more cute" "more fun", with a significant model change. The enclosed dedicated stand also redesigned the design. Popular participation popularity vote on TV, adopted "Comical Ver" ranked highest.
Together with Pokeler DX, collectibility is surely improved. In addition, this time it is not compatible with TV remote control, we will bundle "Pokelar dedicated remote control". Customers who have not played with previous remote control can now fully enjoy this. In accordance with the design of the enclosed stand, characters in software will also be upgraded by 4 titles. (This work is "real type · super type" available)
Features:
- First person perspective.
- 2D graphics
- Cartoon graphics
- Communication theme.
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