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Sony PlayStation Portable (PSP-3000)
$170.00
Released October, 2008
The Pros:Super Bright screen, Great for High Quality Videos. Lightweight Form Factor. UMD Slot Still Included Unlike PSPGo.
The Cons:Very Strict Homebrew Game and Application Compatibility. Poor Battery Life; 50% Less Than PSP1000. Shipped with Lots of Pixel Problems (Dead) and Screen Interlace Issues.
The previous version, the PSP slim (PSP-2000) was a big improvement over its predecessor. It was a lighter and thinner handheld machine that enabled us to watch higher quality UMD video and view pictures and movies straight off a memory stick duo.
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With the new version it was also possible to charge the battery from a USB connection. There are fewer changes this time with the PSP 3000, but the enhanced screen is a major improvement and for PSP1000 owners the PSP3000 will be a major step up.
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Pros & Cons
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Super Bright screen, Great for High Quality Videos
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UMD Slot Still Included Unlike PSPGo
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Integrated Microphone for use with Online Gaming or SKYPE application
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Half Byte Loader Has Been Successfully Ported for Booting SOME Homebrew
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Supports Up To 32GB Memory Stick Duo
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Very Strict Homebrew Game and Application Compatibility
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Poor Battery Life; 50% Less Than PSP1000
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Shipped with Lots of Pixel Problems (Dead) and Screen Interlace Issues
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Pre-Installed with Latest Firmware Version; Downgrade Unavailable
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Wi-Fi Seems to be less Responsive than Previous Models
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BrileyKenney:
#sony_playstation_portable_psp_3000 I own the Metal Gear Solid Peace Walker Bundle Edition PSP; the glossy green finish is slick and I love the design. The 3001 device is certainly A LOT lighter than the original (PHAT) PSP1000 models. The UMD Drive is still in the came spot however it feels flimsy, and easily broken; it also has no eject button meaning the user has to pop open the drive with a fingernail (Worth noting for older PSP users). The Wi-FI switch is also located on the top-left; next to the Left Bumper Button as opposed to the bottom left. Overall the new layout doesn't really affect the aesthetic or function; it works just as well as the original layout.
The screen is A LOT brighter, but that also causes a terrible battery life even with Wi-Fi off.
Also for those rooted in the Homebrew scene, the PSP3000 offers little to no modding support, especially if the device is pre-loaded with the latest firmware. Half Byte Loader has been successfully ported using several game exploits but only a very limited selection of Homebrew games and apps run on the latest firmware.
Nonetheless, I am and have been very happy with my purchase; I don't mind waiting for the prominent PSP Scene hackers to whip something up. :)
Oct 9, 10
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