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{{Mergeto|PlayStation Portable|date=July 2007}}
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (Atari 2600) kills this console and the games, don't bother buying it.
[[Image:PSP-Slim-and-Lite.jpg|right|thumb|The silver version of the new PSP Slim & Lite]]

At E3 2007, Sony released information that a new version of the [[PlayStation Portable]], known as the '''PSP Slim & Lite'''.<ref>http://uk.playstation.com/psp/news/articles/detail/item75996/</ref><ref>http://www.famitsu.com/game/news/2007/08/08/h-103_76465_4807.jpg.jpg</ref> The new PSP will be 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).
<!-- Unsourced image removed: [[Image:PSPredesign_colours.PNG|thumb|The PSP redesign, in Piano Black, Ceramic White, Ice Silver, Rose Pink, Lavender Purple, and Felicia Blue]] -->


== Redesign Specifications ==
New hardware features are as follows:
* Better Wi-Fi connection
* Faster loading times by storing UMD data in temporary memory.
* Internal memory (RAM) increase from 32 MB to 64 MB
* Improved battery life due to lower power consumption, and battery recharge over the USB data connection. However the old, higher-capacity PSP battery will still be compatible and using it will give an increased battery life, but the battery cover will not close when using the old battery due to the larger size.
* Weight has been reduced by 33%
* Unit is 19% narrower (slimmer) in thickness
* A video-out port for displaying on a TV.
* Improved responsiveness of d-pad<ref>{{cite web|title=Hands on with PSP Slim|publisher=pocketgamer.co.uk|url=http://www.pocketgamer.co.uk/r/PSP/Sony+PSP/news.asp?c=3606| accessdate=2007-07-22}}</ref> and buttons, 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."''<ref>{{cite web|title=E3 07: Redesigned Sony PSP Hands-On|publisher=gamespot.com|url=http://uk.gamespot.com/features/6173974/index.html?tag=topslot;title;1| accessdate=2007-07-22}}</ref>
* WiFi switch moved to the top of the console.
* New [[UMD]] loading tray design.
* Removal of the infra-red port.
* Speakers repositioned on the front of the PSP near the top of the screen.
* Memory Stick slot has been relocated

The PSP-2000 models will use the same screen as the PSP-1000 models<ref>{{cite web|title=E3 07: Redesigned Sony PSP Hands-On|publisher=gamespot.com|url=http://uk.gamespot.com/features/6173974/index.html?tag=topslot;title;1| accessdate=2007-07-22}}</ref>.

== Pricing and Hardware ==
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 all of their PSP systems more rapidly. The PSP Slim will sell for EUR 169.99, and the two special limited edition ones cost EUR 199.99. Production of the original design is already halted, and by the time the new design launches (according to Sony's speculations), the older designs should be sold out. In a demo video of the new device from E3, the slim PSP was seen to be running firmware version 3.60, which was not available for the standard PSP. This fueled speculation that the 3.60 firmware update might include features talked about at [[E3]], such as a [[DLNA]] client.

==Colors and Bundles==
The initial North American PSP release will include the colors Piano Black and Ice Silver. 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 (video game)|''Daxter'']], a 1 [[Gigabyte|GB]] [[Memory Stick]], and the [[UMD]] movie, ''Family Guy Freakin' Sweet Collection''. About one month later, Sony plans to release a special Ceramic White Star Wars edition PSP which has a silkscreen picture of Darth Vader on the back. It will come with the game [[Star Wars Battlefront: Renegade Squadron]]. Both the Ice Silver and Ceramic White PSPs are set to be priced at $199.99. [[Sony]] will release the colors Rose Pink, Lavender Purple, and Felicia Blue in [[Japan]] at launch. A special "FINAL FANTASY VII 10th Anniversary" Edition will be released a week before launch, limited to 77,777 units. The package includes a silver color unit with Final Fantasy pictures at the back, an original Final Fantasy sword-shaped strap. (Some shops will also provide a special ear-phone for pre-orders)<ref>http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/11/sonys-new-psp-is-slimmer-includes-video-output</ref> <ref>http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/breaking/new-psp-slim-coming-september-kinda-looks-the-same-277336.php</ref>

Europe will get black, silver and white models and two special limited edition colors available as a bundle: Simpsons-themed yellow bundle and the red and black Spider-Man bundle.

== Release dates ==
The PSP Slim was released in Hong Kong on August 30, 2007. For North America, the Ice Silver PSP Daxter Pack and Piano Black Core Pack will be released on September 10, and the Star Wars Ceramic White on October 9th.<ref>{{cite web|title=PSP Slim Hands
on|publisher=ubergizmo.com|url=http://www.ubergizmo.com/15/archives/2007/08/handson_with_the_psp_slim.html| accessdate=2007-08-22}}</ref>. For the Japanese market, a special "FINAL FANTASY VII 10th Anniversary" edition, will be released on September 20, 2007. Numerous websites have been stating a September 13th release for Australia and a September 14th release for New Zealand. The release date for the UK is September 5th, yet many other online retailers are saying its the 14th. <ref> {{cite web|title=PSP Europe Press Release|publisher=eu.playstation.com|url=http://uk.playstation.com/psp/news/articles/detail/item76016| accessdate=2007-09-01}}</ref>

== TV Output ==
Sony has added a TV output for the PSP Slim available through PSP Firmware 3.60. Price for the TV output device hasn't been confirmed yet. The PSP can output standard resolution (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.The component or D-link cable is needed for viewing games on a TV (Progressive Scan Enabled TV ONLY).
[[Image:PSPonTV.jpg|thumb|PSP XMB on TV via output adapter.]]

== Homebrew ==
Downgraders, homebrew enablers, and other exploits will not be able to run on the new PSP's Firmware which is 3.60<ref>http://pspupdates.qj.net/0okm-to-disassemble-newly-purchased-PSP-Slim-and-Lite/pg/49/aid/101276</ref>, early tests find out that the current "[[Pandora's Battery]]" exploit is incompatible.<ref>http://www.maxconsole.net/?mode=news&newsid=20148</ref> The [[Undiluted Platinum]] modification chip also will not be able to be installed because of the new motherboard layout.

==References==
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==External links==
=== Official Sites ===
* [http://www.jp.playstation.com/psp/ Official PlayStation Portable website] (Japan)
* [http://uk.playstation.com/psp/ Official PlayStation Portable website] (Europe/UK)
* [http://www.us.playstation.com/psp.aspx Official PlayStation Portable website] (US)
* [http://au.playstation.com/psp/index.jhtml Official PlayStation Portable website] (Aus/NZ)
* [http://www.us.playstation.com/pressreleases.aspx?id=207 SCEA PSP Specifications press release]
* [http://www.us.playstation.com/News/PressReleases/407 SCEA PSP New Designed Press Release]

===Other links===
*[http://babelfish.altavista.com/babelfish/trurl_pagecontent?lp=ja_en&trurl=http://www.famitsu.com/game/news/2007/08/08/103,1186541439,76465,0,0.html Old PSP with new PSP Slim & Lite comparison pictures]
*[http://www.g4tv.com/thefeed/blog/post/678568/New_PSPs_Revealed.html PlayStation Portable Slim @ G4's The Feed]
* {{dmoz|Games/Video_Games/Console_Platforms/Sony/PlayStation_Portable/}}
* {{cite news | url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/6397797.stm | date=2007-02-26 | title=Three Hacker Teams Unlock the PSP| author=Paul Rubens | publisher=BBC | work=BBC News Online | accessdate=2007-03-20}}
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File:PSP-Slim-and-Lite.jpg
The silver version of the new PSP Slim & Lite

At E3 2007, Sony released information that a new version of the PlayStation Portable, known as the PSP Slim & Lite.[1][2] The new PSP will be 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).


Redesign Specifications

New hardware features are as follows:

  • Better Wi-Fi connection
  • Faster loading times by storing UMD data in temporary memory.
  • Internal memory (RAM) increase from 32 MB to 64 MB
  • Improved battery life due to lower power consumption, and battery recharge over the USB data connection. However the old, higher-capacity PSP battery will still be compatible and using it will give an increased battery life, but the battery cover will not close when using the old battery due to the larger size.
  • Weight has been reduced by 33%
  • Unit is 19% narrower (slimmer) in thickness
  • A video-out port for displaying on a TV.
  • Improved responsiveness of d-pad[3] and buttons, 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."[4]
  • WiFi switch moved to the top of the console.
  • New UMD loading tray design.
  • Removal of the infra-red port.
  • Speakers repositioned on the front of the PSP near the top of the screen.
  • Memory Stick slot has been relocated

The PSP-2000 models will use the same screen as the PSP-1000 models[5].

Pricing and Hardware

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 all of their PSP systems more rapidly. The PSP Slim will sell for EUR 169.99, and the two special limited edition ones cost EUR 199.99. Production of the original design is already halted, and by the time the new design launches (according to Sony's speculations), the older designs should be sold out. In a demo video of the new device from E3, the slim PSP was seen to be running firmware version 3.60, which was not available for the standard PSP. This fueled speculation that the 3.60 firmware update might include features talked about at E3, such as a DLNA client.

Colors and Bundles

The initial North American PSP release will include the colors Piano Black and Ice Silver. 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 plans to release a special Ceramic White Star Wars edition PSP which has a silkscreen picture of Darth Vader on the back. It will come with the game Star Wars Battlefront: Renegade Squadron. Both the Ice Silver and Ceramic White PSPs are set to be priced at $199.99. Sony will release the colors Rose Pink, Lavender Purple, and Felicia Blue in Japan at launch. A special "FINAL FANTASY VII 10th Anniversary" Edition will be released a week before launch, limited to 77,777 units. The package includes a silver color unit with Final Fantasy pictures at the back, an original Final Fantasy sword-shaped strap. (Some shops will also provide a special ear-phone for pre-orders)[6] [7]

Europe will get black, silver and white models and two special limited edition colors available as a bundle: Simpsons-themed yellow bundle and the red and black Spider-Man bundle.

Release dates

The PSP Slim was released in Hong Kong on August 30, 2007. For North America, the Ice Silver PSP Daxter Pack and Piano Black Core Pack will be released on September 10, and the Star Wars Ceramic White on October 9th.[8]. For the Japanese market, a special "FINAL FANTASY VII 10th Anniversary" edition, will be released on September 20, 2007. Numerous websites have been stating a September 13th release for Australia and a September 14th release for New Zealand. The release date for the UK is September 5th, yet many other online retailers are saying its the 14th. [9]

TV Output

Sony has added a TV output for the PSP Slim available through PSP Firmware 3.60. Price for the TV output device hasn't been confirmed yet. The PSP can output standard resolution (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.The component or D-link cable is needed for viewing games on a TV (Progressive Scan Enabled TV ONLY).

File:PSPonTV.jpg
PSP XMB on TV via output adapter.

Homebrew

Downgraders, homebrew enablers, and other exploits will not be able to run on the new PSP's Firmware which is 3.60[10], early tests find out that the current "Pandora's Battery" exploit is incompatible.[11] The Undiluted Platinum modification chip also will not be able to be installed because of the new motherboard layout.

References

  1. ^ http://uk.playstation.com/psp/news/articles/detail/item75996/
  2. ^ http://www.famitsu.com/game/news/2007/08/08/h-103_76465_4807.jpg.jpg
  3. ^ "Hands on with PSP Slim". pocketgamer.co.uk. Retrieved 2007-07-22.
  4. ^ "E3 07: Redesigned Sony PSP Hands-On". gamespot.com. Retrieved 2007-07-22.
  5. ^ "E3 07: Redesigned Sony PSP Hands-On". gamespot.com. Retrieved 2007-07-22.
  6. ^ http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/11/sonys-new-psp-is-slimmer-includes-video-output
  7. ^ http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/breaking/new-psp-slim-coming-september-kinda-looks-the-same-277336.php
  8. ^ "PSP Slim Hands on". ubergizmo.com. Retrieved 2007-08-22. {{cite web}}: line feed character in |title= at position 16 (help)
  9. ^ "PSP Europe Press Release". eu.playstation.com. Retrieved 2007-09-01.
  10. ^ http://pspupdates.qj.net/0okm-to-disassemble-newly-purchased-PSP-Slim-and-Lite/pg/49/aid/101276
  11. ^ http://www.maxconsole.net/?mode=news&newsid=20148

Official Sites

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