PSP 2000 Console - Piano Black

PSP 2000 Console - Piano Black

Binding : Video Game
ProductGroup : Video Games
Manufacturer : Sony
Brand : Sony
Label : Sony
Publisher : Sony
Model : 98510
Platform : Sony PSP
Studio : Sony
Color : Piano Black
ReleaseDate : 2007-09-27

List Price: USD $169.99
Lowest Used Price: USD $124.95
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Features:

• WiFi capability
• Internet access
• MemoryStick Pro Duo slot (memory stick sold separately)
• Use a MP3 audio and MP4 video player
• See movies on UMD

Product Description
The PSP (PlayStation Portable) system is totally portable so you can play anywhere. Wireless connectivity makes for slick, no-hassles multiplayer gaming. The dazzling widescreen LCD and incredibly vibrant and crisp graphics bring gaming to life. The PSP has a game for everyone - over 135 game titles available including Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories, SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Fireteam Bravo 2, NBA 07, Need for Speed: Carbon, Metal Gear Solid: Portable Ops, LocoRoco, and more! Take all your tunes to go! It's easy to play your favorite music on the PSP system with a Memory Stick Duo. Save your MP3, MP4, ATRAC3plus, ATRAC3 WAV and WMA music files to a Memory Stick Duo or download new favorites. Then play on your PSP wherever and whenever you want. Watch videos on the go. Watching videos on the PSP is easy with a Memory Stick Duo. Save your MP4 and other format videos to a Memory Stick Duo. Experience the freedom of Wi-fi functionality and communicate with other PSP® systems, download content, and compete against other players by connection to a wireless local area network (WLAN). Free yourself from wires and you'll be free to use your PSP network features anywhere, anytime. Enjoy video web feeds, weblogs, or podcasts from any of thousands of websites. Using the PSP system's RSS Channel feature, you can add link information to a channel list that will enable your PSP to link to web pages that provide RSS or podcast-distributed content. Save RSS or podcast content to your Memory Stick Duo and enjoy it on the go. It is constantly evolving! Exciting new features are added with every system software release. Get your game on with free game downloads. You can get game downloads here or directly through your PSP web browser at the official PSP website 2 great ways to play games with multiple players - Infrastructure mode to play with people online or Ad Hoc mode to play with nearby PSP systems without an internet
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The PSP is the first truly integrated handheld entertainment system designed to handle multiple applications â€" music, video, communication, and wireless networking, with games as its primary driver. PSP brings an unparalleled gaming experience to a handheld platform, allowing users to enjoy 3D games, with high-quality, full-motion video, and high-fidelity stereo audio. With graphics rendering capability comparable to that of PlayStation®2, PSP features a 4.3-inch wide screen, high-resolution TFT display. PSP also adopts a newly developed, proprietary compact but high-capacity (1.8GB) optical disc, Universal Media Disc (UMD), as its storage medium. Check out the PSP features in depth below: Games | Movies/Video | Music | Photos | Internet | LocationFree® TV | Tivo-To-Goâ„¢ | RSS | Online Gaming What’s in play this season. Dazzling widescreen LCD brings gaming to life Hundreds of games that let you take your gaming on the go Unique content created specifically for the PSP® system Diverse genres â€" and all created with portable gaming in mind Play games anytime, anywhere on the PSP system’s dazzling, widescreen LCD. Games are playable off a UMDâ„¢ (Universal Media Disc), which load when inserted into the system. If your PSP system hasn’t been updated, the game software will update your PSP system’s firmware as well. See more topics. The silver screen, conveniently resized. Choose from hundreds of movies and TV shows to watch, spanning diverse genres and viewing choices Take your entertainment with you on the go by placing your downloaded videos on Memory Stick Duoâ„¢ Here’s How it Works. Use the Use the PSP Media Manager to easily place videos on your PSP System’s Memory Stick Duo. PSP Media Manager will search your PC for videos, and then convert Alternatively, watch full-length movies and TV shows off a UMDâ„¢. See more topics. Let the music move you â€" anywhere. Place your MP3 collection on Memory Stick Duo and take your music with you everywhere Plays MP3, WAV, WMA, ATRAC3+, and MP4 formats Here’s How it Works. You can add MP3’s (or other music format files) to your Memory Stick Duo for play on your PSP system. Simply attach your PSP to your PC through a USB cable â€" making the PSP an external drive. You’ll then be able to copy your MP3s onto your Memory Stick Duo (make sure that your Memory Stick Duo is formatted for use on your PSP and that you place your music files in the folder labeled Music). Then just plug your headphones in, go to Music on the PSP system’s XMBâ„¢ (XrossMediaBar) menu and select your song. See more topics. Take your photos and slide shows to go. Place your photos on your Memory Stick Duo and view them on the LCD screen Beam photos to friends via Wi-Fi Set up a slideshow to show friends and family your photo collection Here’s How it Works. It’s easy to place photos on your PSP system! Attach your PSP to your PC through a USB cable â€" which will make the PSP an external drive. You’ll then be able to copy your photos (JPG, TIFF, PNG, GIF, or BMP formats) to your Memory Stick Duo (make sure your Memory Stick Duo is formatted for use on your PSP and that you place your photos in the folder labeled Photo). You can then go to the Photo icon on the PSP system’s XMB and select the photo that you’d like to view. You can also beam photos to a friend in the vicinity who has a PSP. Make sure that both of your PSP systems have the Wi-Fi switch set to On. The photo ‘Receiver’ should go to the Photo icon on the PSP system’s XMB, select the location to save the photo and press . Select ‘Receive’. The photo ‘Sender’ should go to the photo to be sent and press . Select ‘Send’ and press . The photo will be beamed via Wi-Fi to your friend’s PSP. See more topics. Got a hot spot? Get some cool stuff Access the Internet from any accessible hotspot For exclusive PSP downloadable demos and content, visit www.us.playstation.com/psp Here’s How it Works To access the Internet on your PSP system, first make sure that you are at an accessible hotspot and that your Wi-Fi switch is set to ON. If you are at a new location, you’ll want to select the WWW icon on your PSP system’s XMB screen, and then follow instructions to set up a New Connection. Once you have tested this connection, select the WWW icon from your PSP system’s XMB screen again. Press and then to access the URL bar, or scroll over to the Bookmarks icon (noted by the ‘heart’ icon) and select a site. If accessing through the URL bar, after pressing , the on screen keyboard will pop up. Enter the desired website URL and your PSP will connect you to that site. Once the web page is shown, press to hide the toolbar. See more topics. LocationFree TV Watch live TV, DVR content or your DVD player content on your PSP system from anywhere in the world via an accessible hotspot Connect your compatible TV, DVD player, DVR, Camcorder, or PC to the LocationFree Base Station. Then enjoy your favorite TV shows, movies, created video, and more where and when you want on your PSP â€" wherever wireless connectivity allows Here’s How it Works To connect to your LocationFree TV base station through your PSP, make sure you have installed firmware update 2.80 or later and that your Wi-Fi switch is set to On. Go to the LocationFree icon underneath the Network icon on your PSP system’s XMB menu. (If you have not set-up a connection yet, your PSP will take you through the process.) Register your PSP with the LocationFree TV base station by pressing the ‘Setup Mode’ button on the base station. Select the LocationFree TV icon under the Network icon on the XMB menu and press . Select a public wireless LAN service (if outside the home) or ‘LocationFree AP’ (if inside the home). Now you can enjoy your favorite TV shows, DVR or DVD content from the road! For further set-up information, go to www.sony.com/locationfree. See more topics. TiVo-To-Goâ„¢ Watch recorded TV content downloaded to your Memory Stick Duo TiVo-To-Goâ„¢ service costs $24.95 (one time flat fee) and converts recorded TiVo content to the correct PSP system format Check www.tivo.com/tivotogo for more information Here’s How it Works To access your TiVo content for playback on your PSP, your TiVo Series2â„¢ must be connected to your home network (connecting it to your PC). Next, go to www.tivo.com/tivotogo to download the TiVo Desktop Plus software. This will allow your PC to convert the TiVo files to a PSP readable format. TiVo charges a one-time fee of $24.95 for this service, payable via their website. When TiVo Desktop Plus has been downloaded, click the box in the ‘Preferences’ menu to ensure files are converted to PSP format. Transfer the shows you wish onto your PC. The PC will then automatically convert the files into PSP readable files and place in a separate portable downloads folder. You’ll then need to connect your PSP to your PC via the USB cable â€" which will turn the PSP into an external drive. Make sure your Memory Stick Duo has been formatted for use on the PSP and that you have updated your PSP system’s firmware to version 2.80 or later. From there, you’ll be able to enjoy your TiVo content on your PSP! *Mac users can convert their TiVo Series2 programs for PSP as well using Roxio Toast 8 -- see http://www.tivo.com/mactivotogo/ for details. See more topics. RSS Enjoy audio and video RSS (podcasts) downloaded to your PSP system â€" anywhere you go Check out PlayStation Mayhem and other RSS content on the RSS page through the official PSP website Here’s How it Works Start the web browser (see Internet section for more information). Select a webpage that offers RSS-distributed content. Select the icon for the RSS-distributed content. Select YES and then press . You have now created an RSS channel for that webpage. To access this content, simply go to the channel under the RSS menu. See more topics. Battle others in intense online gaming at home or through complimentary 6 month access at any T-Mobile HotSpot* Here’s How it Works To play anyone in your local vicinity (up to 50 feet away), simply make sure your Wi-Fi switch is set to the On position, and follow the game’s instructions on how to connect. Both PSP systems must have a copy of the game to play. To play online, make sure you're at an accessible hotspot (at home or T-Mobile HotSpot), and set your Wi-Fi switch to the On position. Ensure you have set up a new connection and then follow the game’s on screen instructions to access the game lobby and find people to play! Check www.us.playstation.com/psp/ to view T-Mobile HotSpot compatible games. For detailed instructions on installing the necessary firmware update required for T-Mobile HotSpot online gaming, go to: www.us.playstation.com/psp/downloads/systemupdate/ *Available through March 28, 2008. PSP must be updated to System Update v.3.30 or later. Check out more upcoming games at http://www.us.playstation/psp/ See more topics.

Customer Reviews

Portable gaming device that needs more games (2009-03-26)
Sony has delivered a great product. However, the game developers need to get busy. There are very few must have titles even though the promises and rumors continue to claim each year will be THE year. In any event, the hardware is well thought out and the software continues to be improved - although the fun and exciting features are typically scattered. The screen is large and bright and makes movies a joy to watch while traveling or sitting on public transit. The built-in wireless adapter and the software makes network connectivity simple. And the recent addition of access to the Playstation Store is a wonderful treat. The battery life has never been a problem for my usage. It would be great if the PSP had built-in storage space, but memory sticks are cheap enough these days to ignore such an oversight.

MUST READ IF CONSIDERING TO BUY PSP (2009-03-24)
Okay it doesn't matter whether you're buying the PSP 1000/2000/3000 here's what matters. The PSP is better than all the other hand held systems period. But if it's not imperative you buy a hand held these facts should help you decide. Okay the PSP is great for sports games (although they will cut modes etc. out on the PSP version versus a Xbox or PS3) the hand to hand combat games are okay depending on the series, but the shooting games are horrid. Let me repeat that "horrid". Let me explain you would think that Sony at least by the 2000 model would have pout in a right analog stick, there's plenty of room under the button pad, but no there is no such thing to be found. so instead of having a trusty right analog stick you're stuck using the button pad (square, triangle, circle, and X) which eliminates many options in the game and is plain ridiculous when trying to aim at an opponent. So in all if you want a hand held look no further, but if you're just looking for a game system go for a stationary console (not the Wii, see my review on the Wii for full details).

My 7 year old far prefers his DS (2009-03-22)
I bought this game for my 7 year old 12 months ago. It has a lot of features that he can grow into. Unfortunately, after less than 5 hours of use it stopped working. It was less than a month old. I phoned sony customer "service" several times. They were very unhelpful, in fact quite rude on the phone. Their attitude was that it was no big deal and they would send me information on how to return it. They never did. So I went to the website and filled out a request to return the psp. An email from Sony said that they would be sending me information on how to return the psp. I waited for 3 weeks,- at a time when I really needed this game for my son, it was inoperable. What happened to the day when if you bought something from a retailer and it broke almost immediatly, you just took it back and got a new one? To say that dealing with Sony has been frustrating is a wild understatement. I had been considering buying my son a new PS3 but I now know I will be geting him the Wii instead. This may be a great game. My brief experience with it was very positive. However. trying to replace a defective psp has been a truly awful experience and I'm sure Sony will lose market share once others reveal similar experiences.
Update: The control pad on the left of the psp malfunctions intermittently but Sony customer service is so awful and my son prefers to play with his DS, that this game system mostly sits in a drawer. Not recommended for younger kids and I think it has quality control issues.

EXCELENT !! (2009-03-04)
This is an amazing gift, I own one and this is an amazing console for playing the best games ever.

Cons: This is the 2001 version, you CANT install games, like older PSP versions, some ppl are working on that but be carefull if you are planning to download games and install them into this unit.

Improved & Classic (2009-03-03)
You get what you paid for, great entertainment item.
Lighter, Brighter and A pleasure to own.

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PSP 3000 Core Pack - Black

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

List Price: USD $169.99
Lowest Used Price: USD $170.00
Lowest New Price: USD $158.99

Price is accurate as of the date/time indicated. Prices and product availability are subject to change. Any price displayed on the Amazon website at the time of purchase will govern the sale of this product.

Features:

• 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

Product Description
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.

You'll have plenty of entertainment options during a flight with the PSP. View larger.

The PlayStation Portable PSP-3000: Features a brilliant 4.3-inch widescreen color display Has a built-in microphone for use with Skype. Lets you look at 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.

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

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. 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.

Customer Reviews

Choice handheld gaming over Nintendo DS (2009-03-31)
Great system.

Big screen, multimedia, comparable to PS2 which is amazing, microphone, skype, smaller, and I like the games on the PSP (RESISTANCE: RETRIBUTION!!!!!) way better than the Nintendo DS.

I hope with this PSP-3000 there are new games coming our way.

It would not bother me at all if they remade some classics for the PSP-3000 (as long as they are developed correctly and not rushed). I would definitely get them:
1. FFVII (FAVORITE GAME ON THE PSX ONE)
2. PARASITE EVE (RANKS UP THERE WITH RESIDENT EVIL)
3. RESIDENT EVIL (FAVORITE HORROR)
4. LEGACY OF KAIN (ONE OF FAVORITE ADVENTURES OF ALL TIME)

Wanted.. PSP memory (2009-03-13)
I researched all about this system before purcaseing it, and after I purchased itI noticed that it has hardly any memory. So far the best option for me is to buy the 8GB memory card from amazon. How ever for someone that is going to buy a PSP 3000 the best option would be to buy the Ratchet and Clank value pack, the games and movies are bad but you can sell them at gamestop and pick out a game that you want,beasides the value pack comes with some stuff that is normally pretty expesive.

Best Handheld Ever! (2009-03-03)
This is definetly the best handheld system. It has amazing graphics. It is like a PS2 in your hands. The joystick is and buttons are very strong. It also has a built in microphone so you use Skype to call people anywhere in the world with and internet connection. Also the internet is pretty fast for a handheld. You can also put music, video, pictures, and download games from the playstation network. And since you need an internet connection to use Skype and download games from the playstation network you can use a wireless hotspot also and since those are everywhere now it will be very easy to find them. Overall the PSP is a great handheld system and I highly recommend getting one for yourself.

It's great. However, there's always room for improvement. (2009-03-01)
It's a great system to have, and there's always room for improvement. I just got this PSP yesterday, and it's pretty good; it plays my music pretty well. I don't have any UMDs, so I can't tell how well the playback is (although I've read other reviews about the playback being pretty good.) The only problem I have with this system is that it doesn't support a lot of video and picture formats. I thought the usual formats (like for images: jpg, gif, png, etc.) and for video: avi, wmv, etc.) would work just as well as the MP3 playback, but as it turns out, it doesn't support those kinds of formats for some reason. Of course, I'm a newbie at this, so I'll have to look further into this system. Also, browsing the internet is good, but it kinda lacks the ability to update the built in flash player for certain sites.

Overall, it's pretty good, but if you're a newbie like me, you may have to study up on this.

PSP 3000 (2009-02-24)
Not sure why they call it a pack--you can't do anything with it until you buy something to use with it. Anyway, my son loves playing with this psp...that is after you buy a game and a memory stick.

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