Summary
Education Secretary Linda McMahon made a claim that the PlayStation Portable (PSP), released in 2005, marked the start of portable gaming. Users on social media flagged her statement, noting that handheld gaming devices existed long before, dating back to 1976.
Key Facts
- Linda McMahon is the U.S. Secretary of Education as of March 2025.
- In a post on social media, McMahon claimed the PSP was the start of portable gaming.
- X’s Community Notes feature flagged the post for being misleading.
- Handheld gaming systems like Mattel Auto Race and the Milton Bradley Microvision existed in 1976 and 1979, respectively.
- Sony released the PSP in 2004 in Japan, with later international releases.
- Community Notes provide additional context based on user consensus.
- As of now, McMahon’s original post remains visible with the Community Note attached.
