PSP-3000 includes more than a microphone and improved screen

PlayStation LifeStyle decided to take a look at what the specific differences are in the Updated Slim PSP-3000 model. There may be more changes than you are hearing about…

Comparing the specifications provided by SCEA on the new PSP-3000 with the specifications provided back when the PSP-2000 was announced, PlayStation LifeStyle was able to spot a few key differences. They have listed the differences in a table showing that the greatly improved LCD screen and microphone aren't the only changes.

It also appears there are differences in:
- Weight
- Button configuration
- Video output capability

[StalkingSilence]

Tagged as a rumor because it's not announced to be 33% lighter. As it stands this is a typo on the page. The slim was 33% lighter than the fat. This is the same core design as the slim. So unless they changed the battery design or something... i dunno.

Plus, others hadn't discussed the new interlace video format output.

So maybe this shouldn't be tagged as a rumor.

[StalkingSilence]

SCEA never updated the playstation.com page to include the new weight. so the 33% change in weight is incorrect. However, the news of button labeling changes and added video output interlace support is correct

[plain rice]

This is not breaking news. lol

Please use the original title.

[Skerj]

That's going to be pretty crazy, the Slim already feels flimsy compared to the original PSP. I guess this one is going to be so light you won't even notice it in your hand.

[pp]

I'll rather wait for microsft hand held with way more features and better graphics

[militant07]

microsot relasing its game on Nintendo DS i dont think they thinking on xbox portable

[jcfilth]

Portable Bombs are not very welcome these days ;)

[iamtehpwn]

PSP 3000 will work on SDTV's? I really hope that's true. I have an HDTV, but it's 54inch, and, other family members watch it so, I really only use it for PS3....

But plugging things up to an SDTV is great. I'll buy a 3000. I currently have a 1000. =|

[wrshredder]

It also appears there are differences in:
- Weight
- Button configuration
- Video output capability
- New unintetionally comic name

=P

[Allowen]

A hardware improvement I would like to see would be a 2100mAh slim battery coming with the PSP-300 instead the very weak 1200mAh battery that also comes on the PSP-2000.

I'm just imagining that since this new PSP has a more powerfull LCD screen but uses the same old PSP-2000 battery then it will frustrate many,many users.

[Sitdown]

still only feels like the psp-3000 only includes a microphone and improved screen. Did anybody pick up the blue psp maddden bundle?

[StalkingSilence]

i did. bought the blue madden psp for my brother. i'll be checking it out when he opens it tomorrow.

also, check the article again. i found more info from GamingBits ( http://www.gamingbits.com/c... ) on the redesign. All the way down to logo moving, rounding of some corners, indenting of the buttons, etc.

[Sitdown]

with your thought on the blue psp. Also thanks for the links, knowing that I can still have a silver psp means that is time to start working my Wal-Mart protection plan. Bubbbles for you..

[StalkingSilence]

I'll try to post back here or maybe if I can check it out some tonight I'll take pics and post to PSLS once I see the blue PSP. It would have been SO SICK if it had an NFL logo on it on the back. Oh well, maybe next year.

[drdre74]

wonder if this will have a motherboard that cant be hacked.

[Bnet343]

I still say it' not worth it

[Solbadguy]

protection from dust getting underneath the screen and I will buy. Dust under the screen gets on my nerves.

[WheetosGuy360]

i dont understand why sony dont spend more time on uprgrading their psp models rather than having say three consoles that are jus differ slightly why not spend more time and bring out a much improved version with all new ideas inclusive, i think this approach would be better for sony and more appealing to buy whilst not dissapointing the people who have just bought the 'slim' version leaving them feeling like ... damn!

[DanteLinkX]

they were comparing the new psp3000 to the psp1000, lol at Video output capabilities, do some research before posting "news".

[EvilJoey]

PSP - Units shipped Worldwide: 41 million
(as of August 20, 2008)

Nintedo DS - Worldwide: 77.54 million, including DS Lite units (as of June 30, 2008)[2][3] (details)

That is a very Big user base for Both companys
Kinda Late in the game For x-box handheld to come into play.
(Unless its NEXT gen.. and Dosnt come out for 4-5 years LOL )

Sony isnt a Software Company like M$ is
Sony's Core is Hardware/

If M$ did a Hand Held... it would do as well as ZUne dose
against I-Pod....

Bu then seeing PP is such a Fan of Giving Bill gates his money... i wouldnt doubt if hes 1 of the 8 people on earth that own a zune

Only way i see micro soft getting into handheld gaming would be SOme form of palm or Blackberry Phone type of thing.. With X-box live arcade games on it or something to that effect. But i suspect that Most any new Handheld WIll Die off as Quick as That Gizmondo thing

[Eiffel]

Microsoft is not really interested in Handhelds at the moment.

[Cajun Chicken]

I messed up my UMD drive closing mechanism a while ago by dropping it, this rendition of the PSP looks great, I really don't get the hate on the anologue nub.
Its more or less a handheld Dreamcast.
Jet Set Radio really needs to come out for the PSP, it'll be great, they don't need to change ONE control...as proved with Powerstone Collection and Crazy Taxi: Fare Wars.

[DFresh]

Man if MS came out w/ a portable it'll melt in your hands cuz of the the mini RROD.
Sony PWNS once again w/ the new PSP, PS2 still making hits, and PS3 will takeover by the end of the year.

[Too_Hyped]

I think I'll buy one (my first PSP) but I wish they include a hard drive or better more they design a new model for next gen games (PSP2 ?)

[Droid]

Too bad DS still has better games.

[jcfilth]

o_0

[Taylor_gurl]

when do they come out?

[FlapJawSpace]

No 2nd AnalogStick? No inproved memory system or Harddrive? (although not nessecary...yet) I think SONY is already planning a "spanking-new" model, but their trying to exhaust this one here. There will be no PSP-4000, just a whole new handheld.

[Nervz]

add a 2nd stick for FPS's....what do you think that empty space under the x button is for?

geez