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In comparison to the [[PlayStation Portable Slim and Lite| 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.<ref name="Sony PSP-3000 Hands-On">http://uk.gamespot.com/features/6196930/index.html</ref> 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.<ref name="Sony PSP-3000 Hands-On" /> 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."<ref>http://blog.us.playstation.com/2008/09/03/new-psp%E2%80%99s-battery-life-equivalent-to-current-psp/</ref>
In comparison to the [[PlayStation Portable Slim and Lite| 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.<ref name="Sony PSP-3000 Hands-On">http://uk.gamespot.com/features/6196930/index.html</ref> 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.<ref name="Sony PSP-3000 Hands-On" /> 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."<ref>http://blog.us.playstation.com/2008/09/03/new-psp%E2%80%99s-battery-life-equivalent-to-current-psp/</ref>


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.<ref name="Tweaked PSP due out in October">http://www.eurogamer.net/article.php?article_id=219005</ref> Currently this microphone is required to make use of the builtin [[Skype]] WiFi Internet Phone service which was added via firmware updates in January 2008.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.skype.com/allfeatures/skypeonpsp/| title=PS3 - Software - Skype Wireless Phone| publisher=Skype| accessdate=2008-11-18}}</ref> PSP games will now be playable on interlaced (non-progressive scan) televisions via composite video cables.<ref name="Sony PSP-3000 Hands-On">http://uk.gamespot.com/features/6196930/index.html</ref> The start and select buttons have changed from semi-circles to circular rectangles, with the home button being replaced by a "PS Button" similar to the PS3's [[DualShock#DualShock 3|DualShock 3]].<ref name="Gamespot Release Article">http://www.gamespot.com/news/6196290.html</ref> Sony also announced a firmware update.<ref>[http://www.computerandvideogames.com/article.php?id=199240]</ref>the psp 3000 also has a microphonr so it is good to use for skype
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.<ref name="Tweaked PSP due out in October">http://www.eurogamer.net/article.php?article_id=219005</ref> Currently this microphone is required to make use of the builtin [[Skype]] WiFi Internet Phone service which was added via firmware updates in January 2008.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.skype.com/allfeatures/skypeonpsp/| title=PS3 - Software - Skype Wireless Phone| publisher=Skype| accessdate=2008-11-18}}</ref> PSP games will now be playable on interlaced (non-progressive scan) televisions via composite video cables.<ref name="Sony PSP-3000 Hands-On">http://uk.gamespot.com/features/6196930/index.html</ref> The start and select buttons have changed from semi-circles to circular rectangles, with the home button being replaced by a "PS Button" similar to the PS3's [[DualShock#DualShock 3|DualShock 3]].<ref name="Gamespot Release Article">http://www.gamespot.com/news/6196290.html</ref>


== Release ==
== Release ==

Revision as of 22:23, 6 December 2008

PSP-3000
File:PSP-3000 Series.jpg
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
Best-selling gameGrand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories, 8 million (as of March 26, 2008)[1]
PredecessorPlayStation Portable Slim and Lite

The PSP-3000 series 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.[2] 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.[2] 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."[3]

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.[4] Currently this microphone is required to make use of the builtin Skype WiFi Internet Phone service which was added via firmware updates in January 2008.[5] PSP games will now be playable on interlaced (non-progressive scan) televisions via composite video cables.[2] The start and select buttons have changed from semi-circles to circular rectangles, with the home button being replaced by a "PS Button" similar to the PS3's DualShock 3.[6]

Release

The PSP-3000 was released on October 14, 2008 in North America (US$199.99 for the bundles, in Europe on October 17, 2008,[7], and in Australia on October 23, 2008 for AU$299.95.[8]. The core, priced $169.99 was to be the only way to get a black version. Due to the success of the bundle, Sony has dropped the core and instead, will release a black version bundle some time in December 2008.

The PSP-3000 comes in a bundle of either Mystic Silver or Piano Black in North America. The bundle includes 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.

On October 27, 2008, John Koller, Director of Hardware Marketing for SCEA announced on the PlayStation Blog that the Ratchet & Clank PSP bundle will be available with a Piano Black PSP-3000 starting December, and that the previously announced 4GB Memory PSP Entertainment Pack was canceled.[9] The new Piano Black bundle includes the same game and UMD movie as the already released Mystic Silver bundle along with a 1GB Memory Stick Pro Duo, the PS Store download voucher however has changed to Everyday Shooter.[10]

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 was 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.[11]

In New Zealand, it was released on October 17, 2008 for NZ$325.

The White and Silver have a new smooth coat while the black one still has the glossy coat.

New LCD screen problems

PSP-2000 (Slim & Lite) and PSP-3000 screen comparison, showing different subpixel structure.

Soon after the release of the PSP-3000 it emerged that the new screen showed visible dark lines, similar to traditional scan lines, and displayed interlacing-like artifacts during on-screen motion.[12][13][14][15]

It has been shown that the new screen possesses a new horizontal subpixel structure, which is thought to be the main contributory factor to the screen's scanline-like appearance. The exact cause of the interlace-style artifacts is unknown, but has been confirmed by SCEI as being an intrinsic characteristic of the new LCD panel.[16] On October 21, 2008 SCEA issued the following statement regarding the issue;

On some occasions, scan lines may appear on scenes where brightness changes drastically, due to the hardware features of the new LCD device on PSP-3000. Installed with this new LCD device, PSP-3000 offers more natural and vibrant colors on its screen, but the scan lines have come out to be more visible as a result of improving response time to alleviate the afterimages on PSP-3000. Since this is due to hardware specification, there are no plans for a system software update concerning this issue.[17]

References

  1. ^ "Platinum Titles". Rockstar Games. 2008-03-26. Retrieved 2008-11-30.
  2. ^ a b c http://uk.gamespot.com/features/6196930/index.html
  3. ^ http://blog.us.playstation.com/2008/09/03/new-psp%E2%80%99s-battery-life-equivalent-to-current-psp/
  4. ^ http://www.eurogamer.net/article.php?article_id=219005
  5. ^ "PS3 - Software - Skype Wireless Phone". Skype. Retrieved 2008-11-18.
  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://blog.us.playstation.com/2008/10/27/psp-3000-update/
  10. ^ http://www.us.playstation.com/PSP/Systems/ratchet_clank_black.html
  11. ^ http://www.pspfanboy.com/2008/09/02/dissidia-and-patapon-2-dated-new-bundles-announced/
  12. ^ http://www.pspfanboy.com/2008/10/20/users-report-screen-issues-with-psp-brite-sony-investigating/
  13. ^ http://pspupdates.qj.net/PSP-3000-has-interlacing-issues-visible-scanlines-/pg/49/aid/125013
  14. ^ http://www.n4g.com/psp/News-217005.aspx
  15. ^ http://www.pspworld.com/sony-psp/accessories/psp-3000-screen-has-interlacing-problems-009390.php
  16. ^ http://www.pspfanboy.com/2008/10/21/psp-3000-scanlines-a-hardware-feature-no-fix-planned/
  17. ^ http://www.joystiq.com/2008/10/21/scei-psp-brites-scanlines-caused-by-hardware-no-plans-to-fix/
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