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PSP-3000
ManufacturerSony Computer Entertainment
Product familyPlayStation
TypeHandheld game console
GenerationSeventh generation era
MediaUMD
CPUMIPS R4000-based; clocked from 1 to 333 MHz
StorageMemory Stick PRO Duo and internal flash memory
ConnectivityWi-Fi 802.11b, USB 2.0
PredecessorPlayStation Portable Slim and Lite

The PSP-3000 series (unofficially nicknamed the PSP Slim and Brite[1][2]) is an update of the PlayStation Portable Slim and Lite.

System changes

In comparison to the Slim and Lite, the PSP-3000 has an improved LCD screen with an increased colour range, five times the contrast ratio, half the pixel response time to reduce ghosting and blurring effects, and anti-reflective technology to improve outdoor playability.[3] The screen draws more current than the screen for the PSP-2000, initially causing a reduction in the console's battery life by "about 20 minutes" according to SCEA director of hardware marketing John Koller.[3] However, he released a statement retracting this comment, saying that, "the screen of the new PSP draws a little more power" but he claims that, "our engineers in Japan worked to reduce the power consumption of the overall system including its components."[4] It has an integrated microphone, the goal of which is to establish the PSP as "a viable communication device" according to Sony Europe boss David Reeves.[5] PSP games will now be playable on interlaced (non-progressive scan) televisions via composite video cables.[3] The start and select buttons have changed from semi-circles to ovals, with the home button being replaced by a "PS Button" similar to the PS3's DualShock 3.[6]

Release

The PSP-3000 will be released October 14, 2008 in North America (US$199.99 for the bundles and US$169.99 for the core, which will be released later on), in Europe on October 15, 2008,[7], and in Australia on October 16, 2008 for AU$299.95.[8] .

The PSP-3000 will come in two limited-edition bundles in North America. One includes a Mystic Silver PSP-3000, Ratchet & Clank: Size Matters, the National Treasure 2: Book of Secrets UMD movie, a 1GB Memory Stick Pro Duo and a voucher for a PS Store download of Echochrome. The PSP 4GB Memory Entertainment Pack includes a Piano Black PSP-3000, one 4GB Memory Stick Pro Duo, and a PS Store voucher for Everyday Shooter. According to Sony, a core pack will also retail later in 2008.[9]

In Europe the console will be released in eight different bundles.[6] It will retail for €199 in the Eurozone and £149 in the UK.

The PSP-3000 will be released on October 16, 2008 in Japan for ¥19,800 ($184). Two bundles will also be released for the holiday season. Mobile Suit Gundam: Gundam vs. Gundam: ¥24,840 ($227) on November 20 and Patapon 2 Donchaka: ¥23,800 ($218) on November 27.[10]

References

  1. ^ "PSP-3000 screen is berry colorful". PSP Fanboy. 2008-08-21. Retrieved 2008-10-05.
  2. ^ "PSP Brite outshines older model". Joystiq. 2008-08-22. Retrieved 2008-10-05.
  3. ^ a b c http://uk.gamespot.com/features/6196930/index.html
  4. ^ http://blog.us.playstation.com/2008/09/03/new-psp%E2%80%99s-battery-life-equivalent-to-current-psp/
  5. ^ http://www.eurogamer.net/article.php?article_id=219005
  6. ^ a b http://www.gamespot.com/news/6196290.html
  7. ^ http://gizmodo.com/5039417/sony-makes-psp+3000-official
  8. ^ http://www.itwire.com/content/view/20184/5321
  9. ^ http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=104&STORY=/www/story/08-20-2008/0004870742
  10. ^ http://www.pspfanboy.com/2008/09/02/dissidia-and-patapon-2-dated-new-bundles-announced/
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