PSP 3000 Core Pack - Black
Binding : Video Game
ProductGroup : Video Games
Manufacturer : Sony
Brand : Sony
Label : Sony
Publisher : Sony
Model : 98898
Platform : Sony PSP
Studio : Sony
ReleaseDate : 2008-12-15
Lowest Used Price: USD $139.99
Lowest New Price: USD Too low to display
- Piano Black PlayStation Portable includes built-in microphone
- Listen to MP3s and watch full-length movies
- Built-in WiFi lets you access the Internet from any accessible hotspot
- Memory Stick Duo slot for storage expansion
The PSP (PlayStation Portable) system is the first truly integrated portable entertainment system designed to handle multiple applications - music, video, photo, Internet, and wireless connectivity, with games as its key feature. The PSP system features an unmatched library of entertainment content, combining more than 135 games and more than 430 feature films, TV programs, and videos on UMD from major studios and record labels, as well as downloadable content from the Internet.
Amazon.com Product Description
The PSP-3000 PlayStation Portable offers a beautiful screen that is brighter than ever, giving you a multitude of entertainment options on the go. Play games, listen to music, connect to the Internet, watch movies, and do more, all in a sleek compact package that you can easily bring with you wherever you go.
 The PSP features a bright 4.3-inch widescreen display. View larger. |
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 UMD discs hold 1.8 GB for epic games and full-length movies. View larger. |
The latest Playstation Portable revision, the PSP-3000, has everything the older PSPs had but now includes a built-in microphone, which lets you take advantage of voice features in some games as well as the PSP's built-in Skype functionality without having to use a headset. This PSP-3000 comes in a sleek black color scheme and also includes an improved anti-reflective screen that offers higher contrast and clearer visibility in well-lit places and can even be used outdoors.
A Full Entertainment System in Your Hands
The PSP was designed to handle all varieties of applications and entertainment -- music, video, communication, wireless networking, and, of course, gaming. Users will enjoy top-notch 3D games with high-quality, full-motion video, and high-fidelity audio. The 4.3-inch wide screen display is bright and beautiful, and works well under many different lighting conditions. If you prefer, you can also connect your PSP to your TV. The PSP utilizes the Universal Media Disc (UMD) for a storage medium, each of which holds 1.8 GB of data.
Hundred of Games to Choose From
The PSP gaming library is hundreds of titles strong and covers a wide variety of genres. Whether you are seeking the hard hits of football or the strategy of a puzzle game, there's sure to be many games for you. The PSP is capable of graphics quality that is comparable to the PlayStation 2, but in a pocket-sized package that you can take wherever you go.
Watch Movies and Videos On The Go
When you just want to sit back and enjoy a movie on a long plane trip, the PSP has you covered. The PSP offers two options to do this: you can either purchase full-length movies and TV shows on UMD, or you can download videos onto your computer and transfer them on a Memory Stick Duo for playing on your PSP. Included in the package is the movie National Treasure 2 on UMD.
You can also watch recorded television content downloaded to a Memory Stick Duo with the TiVo-To-Go service. (Please note that this requires $24.95 fee, you must have a TiVo Series2 connected to your home network.)
Listen to Your Music Collection Anywhere
With the ability to play MP3, WAV, WMA, ATRAC3+, and MP4 files, you can easily use your PSP as an audio player. Simply place your music on a Memory Stick Duo, and you can navigate your collection using the PSP's XMB (XrossMediaBar) to select your song to play.
Built-in WiFi allows for Internet Browsing and Online Gaming
With built-in WiFi, you can access the Internet from any accessible hotspot. Once connected, you can surf the Web and download exclusive demos and content for your PSP from the PlayStation Store.
The WiFi also allows you to battle other gamers, both over the Internet and in your local vicinity.
What's in the Box:
Black PSP-3000 system, AC power cord, AC adapter, battery pack, documentation.
Scan lines create NO problem---for me at least (2009-05-03)
This is amazing. So much better than the 2000. It has gotten some small cosmetic changes (like having curvier edges, oval PS, START, & SELECT buttons, and different logos), which makes it look much better than any other PSP out there. Seriously, if you want a PSP, get this one. Scan lines are hardly noticeable.
Brighter screen.....wow (2009-04-18)
I just read threw the improvements this console has over PSP 2000....and it's a brighter screeen....thats it. Is there any reason for anyone to buy this? It's a PSP 2000 with a brighter screen. The hundreds of games comment on the PSP is true but good luck finding them, DS has way more better games, not just games made 5-10 years ago just being re-released on PSP. Sony is not a good company anymore anyway, they are worse then Apple for raping their users for every penney. DS/DSI is killing PSP, espessially if all Sony can add to a PSP 2000 is a brighter screen and call it 3000...lame.
It comes close to portable gaming perfection (2009-04-16)
We've been a PS3 household ever since the 60GB version came about so, with two pre-teens in the house, we were ripe for a PSP adoption. We actually bought the Ratchet & Clank Pack for a few dollars more because one of my kids was a fan of the game.
The Core Pack includes the following:
- The PSP 3000 itself in shiny black (a fingerprint magnet)
- Manual, promos, registration card, etc.
Given the PSP's built-in Wi-Fi and its PS3 integration you can do quite a few things out of the box if you have Wi-Fi or a PS3 but, for a better gaming experience you are going to need a memory stick and, of course, some games. Our bundle came with a 1GB Memory Stick Pro Duo card but we are planning to store a few movies when taking it on the road so we ordered an 8GB. Movies take about 0.5GB. We can still use the 1GB that came with the bundle in a camera.
First impressions:
I was surprised of how good and versatile and elegant this little console can be. It has most of the PS3 buttons, including one analog joystick, the display is large and bright, the resolution is good (480x272), and it responds quickly to controls. It appears to be solidly built. Unlike prior models, this one comes with a built-in microphone while the sound output can be either through the internal speakers headphones (not included). After charging the battery, my kid was up and running and happy in no time. But, let me proceed with a more structured discussion.
Stand alone operation (disconnected):
The PSP 3000 will play games or movies delivered on UMD discs or off a Memory Stick card. In addition, it will display photos and play music stored on the Memory card.
Networking and Internet connectivity:
The built-in Wi-Fi allows the PSP 3000 to access the Playstation Netowork and Playstation Store directly. Off the box, there is an Internet browser, a Search (the Internet) function, several Internet Radio applications and the ability to use the PSP as a Skype phone for as long as one has a Skype account and the PSP happens to be within the range of a Wi-Fi hotspot.
PS3 Integration:
After the PSP is paired with the PS3, the PS3 can 'push' video, photos, music and even PSP games downloaded from the Playstation Store when connected through a USB wire. When wireless, the PSP can basically take over the PS3 - actually display the PS3's own screen and display photos stored on the PS3, play music stored on the PS3. Movie play is not supported.
Interestingly, when playing music, it's possible to play it on the PSP's on speakers/headphones or have the PS3 play it itself, the PSP therefore acting as a remote control device.
I suspect that additional capabilities exist that I am not aware of yet.
PC integration:
Through a USB connection, the PC will see the PSP's memory card as an attached drive. This will allow for music, photo or movie files to be transferred directly to the PSP.
Room for improvement:
The PSP 3000 comes very close to being the perfect portable game-playing (and more) machine, at least in the Sony universe. Perfection would be achieved if the 'keyboard' interface were improved - it's awful now - if it had touch screen capabilities and if file transfers from the PS3 were possible wirelessly. Also on the wish list, I hope that there were more legal 'digital copy' movies available for the PSP.
Rating:
It's a 4.5 stars plus, rounded up to 5.
FUN (2009-04-14)
Great buy! Portable and Lightweight with a huge selection of games. You can put movies,music and photos on it and have them with you on the go. This is my first psp, so i dont know how the other versions are, but the 3000 by far exceeds my expectations. Just 1 complaint which is small but sometimes when your playing certain games you accidently press on the hold switch and it shuts off, but u can turn it right back on where you were at in the game. Pretty fast shipping considering it was shipped to an APO. A+++++++++
turns off (2009-04-12)
The PSP has a great design, a good menu, skype and a nice internet browser. Most of it works without any problems. Then again all the videos and some songs do not work on it, although they are the right type. Moreover, I didn't expect a lot, but the graphics are still disappointing. And the most annoying fact is, that it happens often that the PSP just turns off although it is completely charged. I would recommend it for a person that travels a lot and doesn't take the games too serious, because if it turns off, everything unsaved is lost.
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