PSP 3000 Limited Edition Ratchet and Clank Entertainment Pack - Silver

PSP 3000 Limited Edition Ratchet and Clank Entertainment Pack - Silver

Binding : Video Game
ProductGroup : Video Games
Manufacturer : Sony
Brand : Sony
Label : Sony
Publisher : Sony
Model : 98896
Platform : Sony PSP
Studio : Sony
Color : PSP 3000 Limited Edition Ratchet and Clank Pack
ReleaseDate : 2008-10-14

List Price: USD $199.99
Lowest Used Price: USD $159.00
Lowest New Price: USD Too low to display

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Features:

• Limited Edition pack includes PlayStation Portable and Ratchet and Clank game
• Newest PSP-3000 revision has built-in microphone
• Includes National Treasure 2 UMD movie and 1 GB Memory Stick Duo
• Built-in WiFi lets connect to the Internet and play against others wirelessly
• Portable Media Player lets you watch movies and listen to music via UMD and Memory Stick Duo

Product Description
Journey across the galaxy and discover weapons and gadgets to help you with your mission. The PlayStation Portable Ratchet and Clank Limited Edition Bundle comes with mystic silver PSP, Ratchet and Clank: Size Matters game, National Treasure 2: Book of Secrets UMD movie, 1GB Memory Stick Duo and Echochrome game download voucher. The PSP in this bundle is the PSP-3000 which is not only slimmer and lighter, but features an enhanced screen and built-in microphone.
Amazon.com Product Description
The PlayStation Portable Limited Edition Ratchet and Clank PSP-3000 Entertainment Pack brings together the latest revision of the PlayStation Portable (PSP) with the fun mayhem of the latest Ratchet and Clank: Size Matters game. Play technological games, listen to music, connect to the Internet, and do more with this Entertainment Pack.

The PSP gives you plenty of entertainment options during a flight. View larger.

The Limited Edition set includes an exclusive silver-colored PSP and the game Ratchet and Clank: Size Matters. View larger.

The PlayStation Portable Ratchet and Clank PSP-3000 Entertainment Pack: Features the latest PlayStation Portable with built-in microphone. Includes the game Ratchet and Clank: Size Matters. Lets you look at your photos, listen to music, and watch videos and movies on the go. Has built-in WiFi for multiplayer gaming action and connecting to the Internet.

PlayStation Portable - Now with Included Microphone and Brighter Screen
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. The new PSP-3000 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.

UMD discs can hold 1.8 GB for epic games and full-length movies. View larger.

Show and Share Photos With Your Friends
With the PSP, you can show a slideshow of your photo collection with your friends by simply placing them on a Memory Stick Duo and accessing them via PSP's XMB. Additionally, you can beam photos wirelessly to friends who also have a PSP.

Download content from the PlayStation Store onto the PSP. View larger.

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.

Ratchet and Clank: Size Matters Game Included
With this Limited Edition set, you'll get to play Ratchet and Clank: Size Matters right out of the box. A combination of a platformer and shooter, Size Matters delivers the over-the-top humor and fun that the series has come to be known for.

As is Ratchet and Clank's hallmark, the game features large cache of weapons, each of which can be upgraded to become larger and stronger. It's the sheer wackiness of the weapons that makes the game so much fun: among the many weapons at your disposal, you'll have the option of wielding a shotgun, a pistol that shoots killer bees, and a gun that shoots out robots.

The game makes full use of the PSP hardware and incorporates multiple lighting and particle effects without any slowdown in gameplay.

With this Limited Edition Entertainment Pack, you won't be lacking in entertainment options when you're on the run. In fact, you might actually start looking forward to your long commute.

What's in the Box:
PSP-3000, Ratchet and Clank: Size Matters UMD game, National Treasure 2 UMD movie, 1GB Memory Stick Duo, PlayStation Network game download voucher for echochrome.

The Limited Edition Entertainment Pack includes everything seen here.

Customer Reviews

It comes close to achieving portable gaming platform perfection (2009-04-24)
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 are happy with the purchase so far.

The Ratchet & Clank Pack includes the following:
- The PSP 3000 itself in shiny black (a fingerprint magnet)
- 1 GB Memory Stick Pro Duo card
- Ratchet and Clank game (UMD)
- Ecochrome (you get Everyday Shooter with the Black bundle) game voucher (download)
- National Treasure 2 movie (UMD)
- Manual, promos, registration card, etc.

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.

Great system (2009-04-13)
The psp is a great system to have and has multiple application which is the reason I got it. You are sure to get your money's worth when you purchase this.

Battery pack doesn't last (2009-04-10)
Bought the PSP 3000 as a Christmas present for my son. Doesn't use that much since has an XBOX360 at home. In March it stopped working and would not light when plugged in for a charge. I'm assuming the battery is dead. Not a very good lifespan for the battery, I've never need to replace the battery for the Nintendo DS.

PSP 3000 FTW!!!!1 (2009-03-28)
I... love it. No doubt about that... Just one *little* thing I would like to add (:just a rant...?:) MINE came a little roughed up. A small dimple and a scratch on the screen. Buut... it'll get smashed up as I'm using it anyways! I am a sucker for SONY but... I love the PSP. PSP FTW, PSP FTW. BD

Impressive! (2009-03-28)
I recently upgraded, as the PSP has become my favorite console to play games on. I also own a PS3, 360 and DS, but this is by far my favorite. I've never been a huge shooter fan, so a lot of games this generation have been disappointing to me. But the PSP on the other hand, is full of puzzles, platformers both 2d and 3d, action/adventures, racing and just about every other genre I like (portable hot shots golf!) It reminds me of when games were more focused on fun and content rather than filters and texture quality. It's also extremely wallet friendly, with a ton of great games to pick from in the <$20 range. Even the newest games never rise above $39.99.

So really, it's a mixture of having console-style games in my hand and nostalgia. Whatever it is, I really enjoy this thing a lot. The added features such as the music, video, pictures and Internet functions are a nice touch as well. A lot of these reviews have said it better than I ever could, but here's one more strong recommendation. Money very well spent.

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