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Dagless
Aug 21, 2008, 06:58 AM
Complete with a mic! The home button is now the PS button! And a better screen! But guessing that it was really released to curve the rampant piracy and modding, tee hee.

Personally I'd have liked the eject UMD switch back. Hate having to prise mine open on the 2000 model. But thankfully the so-far announced "new features" don't sound like the leap that the 2000 model was (TV out? huzzah!). Still no word on Europe getting a free memory card like in the US.

http://www.joystiq.com/2008/08/20/sony-officially-announces-psp-3000/
http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.joystiq.com/media/2008/08/psp-3000-1024-1.jpg


fiercetiger224
Aug 21, 2008, 07:03 AM
I'm actually curious as to how much better the new screen is. If it's got better viewing angles, better colors, and most of all, better pixel refresh rate, then I'm sold. I might have to make use of that product replacement plan from Best Buy. :D
spyker3292
Aug 21, 2008, 07:09 AM
Hmm... I'm fine with my 2000. I still need a mic (I want Skype!) so a built in one would be amazing but I can but one :\. It's still pretty cool. I wonder how much harder it is to mod :D.

@fiercetiger I heard they made the screen better for outdoor viewing. Which, if it really is good, would be sweet.
Dagless
Aug 21, 2008, 07:31 AM
I wonder how much harder it is to mod :D.

@fiercetiger I heard they made the screen better for outdoor viewing. Which, if it really is good, would be sweet.

Probably very. I mean you needed a PSP-1000 and its battery to mod a PSP-2000. I can only imagine the steps they're taking this time.
Still! I'm more or less very happy with the 2000 model. If they made it lighter, smaller, the screen was ungodly better and it was moddable I might be tempted.

Could just buy the new screen and install it on my 2000 model :)
2nyRiggz
Aug 21, 2008, 07:44 AM
I wouldn't be surprised if nothing has changed pertaining to hacking the thing since Sony doesn't have a problem with it.

I'm happy with my first gen PSP and I still don't see a reason to upgrade....well until they confirm custom firmware is doable:p



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sikkinixx
Aug 21, 2008, 08:47 AM
I would have liked to something a bit more exciting but it's a good idea. Keep making it more attractive for those who haven't bought on yet. I'm glad they haven't divided the user base by adding a second analog nub or something.
spyker3292
Aug 21, 2008, 09:27 AM
I wouldn't be surprised if nothing has changed pertaining to hacking the thing since Sony doesn't have a problem with it.


Well... they do have a problem with it. They just seem to have given up.
MacRumorUser
Aug 21, 2008, 10:40 AM
MEH! Slightly better screen.. yeah ok! Worth dropping another 200 yo-yo's on - over my slim psp ? nah...
chrmjenkins
Aug 21, 2008, 01:54 PM
I'm actually curious as to how much better the new screen is. If it's got better viewing angles, better colors, and most of all, better pixel refresh rate, then I'm sold. I might have to make use of that product replacement plan from Best Buy. :D

Twice the color gamut, five times the contrast ratio, and half the pixel response time.
JackAxe
Aug 21, 2008, 03:44 PM
Ohhhhh, this is SO MUCH LIKE THE CLIÉ!!! :eek:

Sony released a new PDA every 4 minutes back then. If Sony releases a new memory stick standard and intentionally excludes earlier PSPs, then it's over.

Why can't they change their colors every 2 minutes like Nintendo?

<]=)
Dagless
Aug 21, 2008, 03:48 PM
Why can't they change their colors every 2 minutes like Nintendo?


They do! Don't they?
http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa112/dcemureviews/pspslimp.jpg
And the Star Wars, Crisis Core, God of War models.
fiercetiger224
Aug 21, 2008, 09:49 PM
Twice the color gamut, five times the contrast ratio, and half the pixel response time.

Mmm. Delicious. I'll have to trade mine in then. Just pop into Best Buy and switch em out. Product replacement plans can work wonders sometimes. ;)
spyker3292
Aug 21, 2008, 10:05 PM
Wow...
http://kotaku.com/assets/images/kotaku/2008/08/pspshowdown2.jpg
top=2001
bottom=3000
nintendude
Aug 21, 2008, 10:22 PM
Wow...
http://kotaku.com/assets/images/kotaku/2008/08/pspshowdown2.jpg
top=2001
bottom=3000

amazing, if only they could include a screen like that in the DS (i know its not gonna happen but i wont stop believin)
Zwhaler
Aug 22, 2008, 02:32 AM
Dang! The screen is way better! Also it is anti glare so ive read.
Dagless
Aug 22, 2008, 05:13 AM
Looks like I'm going to buying a new screen :D

Wonder if this new high capacity battery will also fit into the PSP Slim?
spyker3292
Aug 22, 2008, 07:13 AM
Huh? Better battery too???

Agh... I want one.
sikkinixx
Aug 22, 2008, 08:46 AM
I wouldn't be surprised if nothing has changed pertaining to hacking the thing since Sony doesn't have a problem with it.

I'm happy with my first gen PSP and I still don't see a reason to upgrade....well until they confirm custom firmware is doable:p



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I bet they do. Hardware sales and software sales don't really match up because PSP has basically become open season for emulators and ISO's of PSP games. BUt honestly, why even bother anymore? It's like Apple with the iPhone, it's hacked 20 minutes after it comes out!
fiercetiger224
Aug 22, 2008, 09:10 AM
I want new PSP. :D
jessica.
Aug 22, 2008, 09:12 AM
Wow...
http://kotaku.com/assets/images/kotaku/2008/08/pspshowdown2.jpg
top=2001
bottom=3000

If that image is indeed accurate then wow! It's too bad I hardly touch my DS now or I'd want one. I saw the release on Engadget, all white and dreamy...but alas, it'd be wasted money between the Wii that has only finally been played for the first time last night in months and the DS that I only play when I can't be bothered to sleep through the night and I can't find the remote. ;)

To the Best buy kid, product replacement has to do with defective products. Not your desire to upgrade to the latest and greatest. I figured since you mentioned it twice I would chime in, since you're bound to mention it repeatedly until someone pays some attention! :D
fiercetiger224
Aug 22, 2008, 09:38 AM
To the Best buy kid, product replacement has to do with defective products. Not your desire to upgrade to the latest and greatest. I figured since you mentioned it twice I would chime in, since you're bound to mention it repeatedly until someone pays some attention! :D

Hahaha, I'm glad someone caught onto that. ;)

Actually, it works. You just tell them whatever reason (like, has dead pixel or something of that sort) and they'll switch it out. I did it for my PSP-1000, and got the PSP-2000. I just told them sometimes my drive would crap out sometimes, like not load a game, skipping, etc. And they switched it out no questions asked. :D
Dagless
Aug 22, 2008, 09:41 AM
Huh? Better battery too???

Agh... I want one.

Nien, higher capacity battery. If its the same size then it'll be usable in the 2000 model.
Replacement PSP screens are £50 (trade) here, and a new battery is usually £15. £65 for a moddable PSP3000 :D
twoodcc
Aug 27, 2008, 12:04 PM
that new psp looks sharp. now when is it coming out?

i still have the 1st Gen, and am happy with that (even though it has a few scuff marks)
chrmjenkins
Aug 29, 2008, 11:31 AM
It's coming out mid-October.

News is that the screen will reduce battery life by half an hour, but they will also be re-releasing the bigger battery:

http://gizmodo.com/5043435/psp-3000-to-have-worse-battery-life-but-sony-takes-note
victoriolosos
Jan 10, 2009, 06:53 AM
Before I decide to buy PSP3000 from buy-now.net : Does anyone know what exactly are the differences between the 2000 and the 3000? Thanks !
fiercetiger224
Jan 10, 2009, 02:44 PM
Before I decide to buy PSP3000 from buy-now.net : Does anyone know what exactly are the differences between the 2000 and the 3000? Thanks !

http://www.gamingbits.com/content/view/4785

If you're not worried about the interlacing artifacting, then go for it. I've had a chance to look at the PSP-3000 and PSP-2000 firsthand, and I'll say that I like my PSP-2000 better, just because it doesn't have the interlacing artifacts. Basically, there's a tradeoff: blur or interlacing. I choose the blur, and even though the PSP-3000s color rendition looks a lot better, I think in most case it over-saturates the colors a bit.
e²Studios
Jan 10, 2009, 05:58 PM
I have a 3000, a 2000, and a 1000. If I had to pay for them I would have the 1000. Thinner didn't matter much to me, and the new display has the characteristics of most Sony imaging devices. The reds are RED, over saturation is correct to the poster that said that. I have a DSC T100 and it oversaturates too, as well as my Bravia TV when it wasn't calibrated.

I think its a marketing thing, people seem to like it. Not everyone is a videophile, however I tend to be rather picky when it comes to my displays.
macfan881
Jan 15, 2009, 04:57 PM
i cant wait im geting a psp bundle pack from 179 from amazon i had a psp 1000 back when the psp orignally came out im regreting i sold it but i do like the features of the new psp and i think the skype feature will be pretty cool
spyker3292
Jan 15, 2009, 06:39 PM
My friend just got the 3000. He had some extra money and wanted a PSP. I haven't seen it yet but... he seems to like it, of course he doesn't have anything to compare it too :P.
macfan881
Jan 15, 2009, 10:24 PM
i had the psp 1000 i sold it right around when the ds lite came out the ds lite looked more intriguing to me at the time boy did i make a mistake i orderd mine tonight and im really looking forward to it ive been wanting to play GOW chains of Olympias and the upcoming Resistance and Kingdom Hearts game look awesome
txa1265
Jan 16, 2009, 01:06 PM
I have all three ... and the improvements that you might notice from the 2000->3000 are:
- Brighter screen (with different issues as noted)
- integrated microphone (I actually did Skype with the awful PSP-2000 two-part solution for a bit when we were moving and I was in a hotel before the family came out)
- Nicer video-out for games (if you care)

... not much else, really.

There is no reason to get a PSP-3000 if you already have a PSP and *especially* if you have a PSP-2000. For me, my kids are using the PSP-1000 and 2000, so it is all good ...
macfan881
Jan 16, 2009, 06:30 PM
i orded it off of amazon last night the system sales figures came out for december and what was funny the psp almost outsaled the 360 the psp was 1.04 M units the 360 1.44 Million anywhoo im trying to figure what game to get along with rachet im looking to get God of war i think
Dagless
Jan 16, 2009, 07:49 PM
i orded it off of amazon last night the system sales figures came out for december and what was funny the psp almost outsaled the 360 the psp was 1.04 M units the 360 1.44 Million anywhoo im trying to figure what game to get along with rachet im looking to get God of war i think

Maybe try to figure out how to use sentences whilst you're at it :D
JackAxe
Jan 16, 2009, 10:27 PM
Maybe try to figure out how to use sentences whilst you're at it :D

YOu forgotified to use punctuation. :p
Dagless
Jan 17, 2009, 06:13 AM
My period just has a very big grin is all :p

Now it has a tongue!
JackAxe
Jan 17, 2009, 04:15 PM
Excuses. :)

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Exclamation :)
macfan881
Jan 18, 2009, 09:30 PM
best Buy is having a sale on 4 gig memory cards 19.99 this week im picking up one tommorow for when my psp comes.
macfan881
Jan 30, 2009, 02:24 PM
got my psp 3000 wensday i have to say if you have a 1k and thinking about upgrading do it its a great system its extremly lighter slimer the new screen is great much brighter the only con i have with it is the new umd case where you have to pry it open instead of a open switch the 1k had other than that i think this new model is worth the upgrade.