Finally, after a long E3-related hiatus, Ask PSP Fanboy is back with an all new edition. Every weekend, PSP Fanboy will answer your burning questions. If you have a question for the team, send an e-mail to andrew @ joystiq.com with the subject "Ask PSP Fanboy."
Q: Can you only view UMD, photos, and games with the new PSP on an HDTV, or can you use any TV?
A: If you want to play PSP games on the TV, you'll need an EDTV or HDTV that has component inputs. However, standard TVs will be able to watch UMD movies and access the XMB.
Q: I don't want to waste memory for songs on my Memory Stick. How can I make an RSS channel?
A: You can stream music from your PC to your PSP using iTunes and the appropriately named iTunesRSSServer. There's also a much better music management system (with radio support) that you can read about here.
Q: I recently found an eBay store for PSP accessories. I find, however, that the prices are to good to be true. They sell 4GB Memory Sticks for only $35.99 and the Sony PSP 2200mAh Battery Pack for only $1.20!! I've been taught that anything that is too good to be true probably is, but this seems like it might actually be true! Are these accessories the real deal?
A: Probably not.
Q: I have to buy a new PSP battery. Are there any Sony PSP batteries cheaper than $40? I will stay away from third-party batteries; I've read about how notorious they can be.
A: Sorry, it looks like $40 is the cheapest I could find. If you can wait, why not wait until the PSP redesign comes out? Considering how gamers will get extended battery life with the 1800mAh model, supply of new PSP batteries should increase, and the price should (theoretically) go down.
Ask PSP Fanboy: Volume 24
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