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PSP Slim & Lite
ManufacturerSony Computer Entertainment
TypeHandheld game console
GenerationSeventh generation era
LifespanEurope September 5, 2007

United States September 6, 2007[1]
South Korea September 7, 2007

Australia September 12, 2007
MediaUMD
CPUMIPS R4000-based; clocked from 1 to 333 MHz
StorageMemory Stick PRO Duo
ConnectivityWi-Fi (802.11b)
Best-selling gameMonster Hunter Freedom 2, 1.4 million in Japan (as of June 30, 2007)[2]
PredecessorPlayStation Portable (concurrent)

At E3 2007, Sony released information about a slimmer and lighter version version of the PlayStation Portable, similar to the Nintendo DS Lite. It is currently packaged in the PAL territories as PSP Slim & Lite.[3][4] The new PSP is 33% lighter (reduced to 189 grams from 280 grams) and 19% slimmer than the original PSP system. The model numbers have changed to PSP-2000, following the previous region-based numbering scheme (cf. the PSP-1000 numbering scheme of the "old" PSP model).

It was released on September 5 in Europe, on September 6, 2007 in US and the day after the US launch in Korea.

Features and changes

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The PSP Slim & Lite comes pre-installed with the "Cookies" theme, which includes additional backgrounds.[5]

The PSP Slim & Lite offers a 33% lighter and 5mm (19%) thinner system. Internal changes to achieve this include the removal of a metal chassis (used to reduce damage in the event of sudden trauma to the system resulting from the user dropping the system on a hard surface), improved WLAN modules and Micro-controller, and a thinner and much lighter LCD display.[6]

Although dubbed "PSP Slim and Lite", the PSP-2000 offers several other tweaks and improvements from the older generation. To target the original PSP generation's poor load times for UMD games,[7] the internal memory (RAM and FlashROM) was doubled to 64 MB to improve load times and accommodate for an improvement in the web browser's performance.[8]

PSP Slim MagicGate Memory Stick Slot

To make the PSP slimmer, the capacity of the battery was reduced by about 1/3. Due to more efficient power usage, the runtime of the PSP is still the same as the older model. Older model batteries will still work with the PSP Slim & Lite which extends the amount of playing time on the PSP Slim & Lite. However, the battery cover on the newer model does not fit over the older battery due to its bulkier size.

The PSP Slim & Lite has a new enamel coated finish to prevent scratches and smudges. The serial port was also modified in order to accommodate a new video-out feature (while rendering older PSP remote controls incompatible). USB charging was made possible (using a USB cable to plug the PSP into a USB port to allow charging). The D-Pad was also modified in response to poor performance[9] - being raised[10], while buttons offer improved responsiveness, confirmed in the GameSpot "hands-on" review: "several GameSpot editors have noticed that the d-pad and buttons on the new PSP provide a little more tactile feedback for a better overall feel."[11].

A new UMD loading tray design was introduced to be more efficient in terms of size, while the Wi-Fi switch was moved to the top of the console and the Memory Stick slot moved to the upper left. The speakers were repositioned on the front of the PSP near the top of the screen. The rather obsoleted infra-red port was also removed - which offered no use to the original PSP generation other than in homebrew applications. The analog stick was also redesigned to be more flexible.

A "1Seg" tuner (model PSP-S310) peripheral, designed specifically for the PSP Slim & Lite model, was released in Japan on September 20, 2007.[12]

Pricing

The announced price is set at $169.99 for the Core Pack and $199.99 for the newer PSP entertainment packages. The original version of the PSP is also set to be priced at $169.99, until they are sold out, although some stores may lower the price as a clearout sale to try and sell their PSP systems more rapidly. The PSP Slim will sell for $169.99, and the two special limited edition ones cost $199.99. The Final Fantasy VII 10th Anniversary edition, limited to 77,777 units,[citation needed] is currently on sale in Japan and online stores for US$399.90. In New Zealand the PSP Slim retails for a price of NZ$299.95. In Australia the PSP Slim retails from $249-$279. In South Africa the PSP Slim retails for a price of R1999.99. In Europe, the PSP Slim will sell for €169.[13] In Singapore, the PSP Slim retails for S$280.

Retail configurations

The initial North American PSP release was the Ice Silver Daxter Entertainment Pack at $199.99 The Piano Black version is currently set to be priced at $169.99. The Ice Silver PSP will come in an entertainment packet including the game Daxter, a 1 GB Memory Stick, and the UMD movie, Family Guy Freakin' Sweet Collection. About one month later, Sony released a special Ceramic White Star Wars edition PSP which has a silkscreen picture of Darth Vader on the back. It comes with the game Star Wars Battlefront: Renegade Squadron. Both the Ice Silver and Ceramic White PSPs are priced at $199.99. North America will get other colors with the core package in November.[citation needed] Sony released the colors Rose Pink, Lavender Purple, and Felicia Blue in Japan at launch. A special "FINAL FANTASY VII 10th Anniversary" Edition was released for Japan only and, as mentioned above, was limited to 77,777 units. The package includes a silver color unit with Final Fantasy pictures at the back, and an original Final Fantasy sword-shaped strap. (Some shops will also provide a special earphone for pre-orders.)[14][15]

Europe will get black,pink,orange and silver models and the two special limited edition colors available as a bundle: Simpsons-themed yellow bundle and the red and black Spider-Man bundle. In the U.K the Slim & Lite (Piano Black) are retailing at £529.99 with the Ceramic White models expected on Feburary 26th 2007.

Release dates

The PSP Slim & Lite was released in Hong Kong on August 30 2007. In North America the Ice Silver Daxter Pack was released on September 5th. In New Zealand the PSP Slim was released on September 14. The Piano Black Core Pack was released on October 5 and the Star Wars Ceramic White on October 4 2007.[16]. For the Japanese market, a special "FINAL FANTASY VII 10th Anniversary" edition was released on September 13 bundled with the release of the game Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII, limited in quantities to 77,777 units. The normal edition will be released on September 20 in Japan. At September 2007, SCEE announced 2 more colors for the Slim PSP, a Simpsons PSP, and a Spider-Man PSP. Both will come with their movie games, and the Spider-Man pack will come with Spider-Man 3 movie UMD. The PSP Slim & Lite was also released in Singapore on 10th October.

Release(d) dates are as follow:

TV output

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PSP XMB on TV via output adapter.

Sony has added a TV output for the PSP Slim available through Firmware 3.60. The PSP can output in a conventional aspect ratio (4:3), and widescreen (16:9). It also offers a screensaver if the PSP is inactive for a set amount of time. It is able to output games, videos, and other media. To achieve TV output on the Slim model, Composite, S-Video, Component and D-Terminal cables are sold separately by Sony. Games are output as a progressive scan signal, which can only be carried by the component video and D-Terminal cables, and can only be displayed on a television which supports progressive scan. The maximum resolution through TV output is 640x480 pixels, and composite video uses NTSC color encoding (no PAL composite signal is available).The old Playstation Portable (PSP-1000) is not capable of this feature due to a slightly different port. As a result, original PSP accessories (using the connector) will not work with the Slim and the Slim's accessories will not work with the original PSP.

Homebrew

Main article: PlayStation Portable homebrew

Previous downgraders, homebrew enablers, and other exploits were originally unable to run on the PSP Slim & Lite (which initially shipped with firmware version 3.60).[17] Initial tests found out that "Pandora's Battery" exploit was also incompatible with the new PSPs[18] as well as the Undiluted Platinum modification chip because of the new motherboard layout. Eventually the M33 team was able to release custom firmware that was compatible with the new PSP Slim & Lites.

References

  1. ^ "PSP Slim Hands on". ubergizmo.com. Retrieved 2007-08-22. {{cite web}}: line feed character in |title= at position 16 (help)
  2. ^ "Platinum Titles". Capcom. 2007-06-30. Retrieved 2007-10-28. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  3. ^ http://uk.playstation.com/psp/news/articles/detail/item75996/
  4. ^ http://www.famitsu.com/game/news/2007/08/08/h-103_76465_4807.jpg.jpg
  5. ^ http://www.us.playstation.com/psp/downloads/systemupdate/PSP_370_update.html#custom_theme
  6. ^ http://techon.nikkeibp.co.jp/english/NEWS_EN/20070918/139264/
  7. ^ http://uk.gamespot.com/features/6159832/p-2.html
  8. ^ Brian Lam (2007-07-11). "New PSP Slim Coming September, Kinda Looks the Same". Retrieved 2007-10-16.
  9. ^ http://uk.psp.ign.com/articles/673/673821p1.html
  10. ^ "Hands on with PSP Slim". pocketgamer.co.uk. Retrieved 2007-07-22.
  11. ^ "E3 07: Redesigned Sony PSP Hands-On". GameSpot.com. Retrieved 2007-07-22.
  12. ^ ""Slimmer and Lighter" New PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) Comes In Six Color Variations To The Japanese Market" (Press release). Sony Computer Entertainment. 2007-07-17. Retrieved 2007-09-22. {{cite press release}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  13. ^ Luke Plunkett (2007-08-22). "PSP Slim's Release Date, Price And New Bundles/Colours For Europe". Retrieved 2007-10-18. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  14. ^ http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/11/sonys-new-psp-is-slimmer-includes-video-output
  15. ^ http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/breaking/new-psp-slim-coming-september-kinda-looks-the-same-277336.php
  16. ^ "PSP Slim Hands on". ubergizmo.com. Retrieved 2007-08-22. {{cite web}}: line feed character in |title= at position 16 (help)
  17. ^ http://pspupdates.qj.net/0okm-to-disassemble-newly-purchased-PSP-Slim-and-Lite/pg/49/aid/101276
  18. ^ http://www.maxconsole.net/?mode=news&newsid=20148

See also

Official websites

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