The first official trailer for Madame Web not only features new Marvel characters to appear on the silver screen but also a quick cameo of a PlayStation Portable handheld device. The footage includes a bystander playing on the device while speaking with the film's titular character, played by Dakota Johnson, on a public train. Viewers can spot the PSP device in a couple of quick shots, which could hint at the film's setting in terms of its year.

Back in 2005, the world was introduced to the PlayStation Portable (PSP), Sony's answer to Nintendo's DS handheld system. The PSP had a decent lifespan that stretched from 2005 to 2014 when it was then discounted in favor of the PlayStation Vita. However, during its existence in the gaming industry, PlayStation players experienced several PSP models that ranged from the original PSP-1000 device to the miniaturized PSP GO. A wide range of original titles came from the PSP era, though Sony has moved on from the device. Despite the emergence of the PlayStation Portal, Sony is bringing the PSP back into the limelight, if only for a couple of seconds.

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With the new trailer for Sony and Marvel's Madame Web film, viewers can spot the PSP in the footage that features Dakota Johnson and another actor on a train. While speaking about "a whole new level of crazy," the actor is playing on their PSP device. With Cassandra Webb/Madame Web's foresight, the PSP actually makes a dual appearance, albeit with the same actor and line.

Upon inspecting the device, it's safe to assume that the particular handheld is either the PSP-1000 or PSP-2000 due to its bulky back, black color, and UMD drive. The rest of the trailer doesn't showcase the Sony device.

Seeing the PSP in the Madame Web trailer can suggest a couple of ideas for fans to ponder. One is that the film is potentially a period piece, with the 2000s/early 2010s coming to mind. The trailer features classic Adidas shoes, older computer equipment, a Nikon Photomic FTN, and Calvin Klein underwear ads in Manhattan. The other is that more Sony products from the past could be included in the film to help adhere to the story's narrative and particular timeline with the Sony Spider-Man Universe. The official year that Madame Web is set in hasn't been stated, so take this information with a grain of salt.

Madame Web is set for a February 14, 2024, release, which coincidentally falls on Valentine's Day. The film's cast includes Dakota Johnson as Cassandra Web, Syndey Sweeney as Julia Carpenter, Celeste O'Connor as Mattie Franklin, Isabela Merced as Anya Corazon, and Tahar Rahim as Ezekiel Sims. Mike Epps, Emma Roberts, Zosia Marnet, and Adam Scott have also been cast, though their roles have not been disclosed. However, Adam Scott can be seen in the trailer where he plays a paramedic who works alongside Cassandra Web/Madame Webb.

PSP

The PSP, or PlayStation Portable, marks Sony's first leap into the handheld gaming space, usually dominated by Nintendo. Their compact system featured small discs and featured quite a few PSP-exclusive titles during its run. Its direct competitor was the Nintendo DS during the seventh-generation of console wars.

Brand

Sony

Original Release Date

March 24, 2005

Hardware Versions

PSP

Weight

9.9 oz