Sony PSP 3000 (Black)
Manufacturer: Sony Part number: 98898
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- Editors' review
- User reviews
- Specifications
- Product series
- Accessories
- Manufacturer info
- Bottom Line:
- While there's probably not enough to get owners of previous the PSP to upgrade, newcomers will find the PSP-3000 to be a solid portable gaming and multimedia device.
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CNET editors' review
Sony PSP 3000 (Black) price range: $129.99 - $304.82
- Reviewed by: John Falcone
- Edited by: David Carnoy
- Reviewed on: 10/09/2008
- Released on: 10/15/2008
The good: Light, slim enclosure; screen offers better color reproduction than that of earlier PSP models; improved AV output for video and game playback on TVs; built-in Skype with onboard microphone; retains all of the impressive media and online features of earlier PSP models; deep lineup of great game titles that offer better graphics than Nintendo DS games.
The bad: Despite improvements, problems and annoyances remain: screen exhibits noticeable jaggies and scanlines during high-motion video and gaming sequences; UMD load times still poky compared with DS games; screen isn't glare-free, and is still a magnet for fingerprints; Web browser and data input can be cumbersome; no built-in storage; subtle redesign missed the opportunity to add even more features.
The bottom line: While there's probably not enough to get owners of previous the PSP to upgrade, newcomers will find the PSP-3000 to be a solid portable gaming and multimedia device.
User reviews
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Solid update - but where are the games?
by Michael Heinz on January 21, 2009
Pros: Technologically, the PSP has always been ahead of the pack, and the 3000 just takes it further. It weighs a lot less than my original PSP and is physically thinner as well. The ability to interface with the PS3 is nice as well.
Cons: Where are the games? Looking at Sony's PSP website, there are only 5 games scheduled for 2009 - and none of them look like winners.
Summary: I love my PSP, but I'm still playing games I bought 2 or 3 years ago for my original PSP-1000. For a new user, especially, the lack of new ...
Summary: I love my PSP, but I'm still playing games I bought 2 or 3 years ago for my original PSP-1000. For a new user, especially, the lack of new games is enough to make anyone worry about investing in one.
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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1 Line - Awesome
by Rahulai_123 on June 17, 2012
Pros: Graphics
Sound
Controls
Game play
Multimedia
Internet
Wi-Fi... and lots more to check out
And all on the GO... anywhere... out fr boring POOJa and all... grab a PSPCons: No Camera
Can't play YouTube videos
Complicated StuffSummary: Overall... more than PAISA VASOOL...!! It's better than the DS and PS VITA (high price)...and exceptionally AWESOME
Summary: Overall... more than PAISA VASOOL...!! It's better than the DS and PS VITA (high price)...and exceptionally AWESOME
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Good Handheld System!
by bubblebear13 on May 23, 2012
Pros: I like it because it is small so I can take it anywhere with me, and keep it in my bag. Good sound, video and graphics. You can connect it to internet, and also skype. Easy to use.
Cons: The settings seemed confusing to me, so I had a hard time connecting it to my Internet. The game library needs to improve.
Summary: Overall I like it because you can not only play games on it, but also surf the web, watch videos, go through pictures and even skype. But when you buy ...
Summary: Overall I like it because you can not only play games on it, but also surf the web, watch videos, go through pictures and even skype. But when you buy psp portable there are other things you need to buy with it, like memory card, headphones, UMD game discs, USB cable or a card reader for file transferring.
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The PSP is quite a good device for portable gaming.
by FlyingSquirrel88 on May 11, 2012
Pros: It is easy to install custom firmaware to make the system run faster and so that you can get more out of it.
It is good for gaming on the go.
It has additional functionality with the PS3.Cons: The PSP 3000 is getting older now and Sony isn't updating the firmware much.
It doesn't have very good flash playing capabilities.
It can't play youtube videos.
It takes a while to load games. -
best potable gaming console ever..
by vscent on February 21, 2012
Pros: fast ram, good graphics, easy to use and many more.
Cons: it must have inbuilt camera of high resolution.
Summary: over all it is very good.
Summary: over all it is very good.
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its playstation portable meant to be played ..!
by pratzia on October 31, 2011
Pros: its awsum ..the graphics ..the sound ..videos ..web browsing ...great multimedia i say ..
Cons: ahh..umm..the gaming library is not godd it should have some more cool games ..;p
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Amazing to use and really love it
by Liyah_L on August 25, 2011
Pros: Great screen size, colour, can use it outside and can still see the screen really well.
Cons: no bad stuff to say
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Best for HD gaming on the go
by Raiyansp on June 30, 2011
Pros: Nice, clear & bright LCD. Cool design. Smooth controls, Responsive performance. Stunning gaming graphics. Everything u need for a positive gaming and movie experience
Cons: Sound quality is low for a device with music playing abilities, supports only MP4 videos for such a big and hi-res screen, The full body catches fingerprints easily, sluggish and slippery, Internet capabilities is limited to Wi-Fi only.
Summary: The features of this model met most of my expectations: Gaming on the go and watching movies. The gaming experience was more enjoyable than expected, gaming graphics are outstanding on ...
Summary: The features of this model met most of my expectations: Gaming on the go and watching movies. The gaming experience was more enjoyable than expected, gaming graphics are outstanding on the big, clear screen. Also for watching movies on the go. But the low sound quality stereo speakers don't make it a good music device without headphones. The body is very sluggish and slippery and I almost drop the PSP if my hands are sweaty. The screen and body catches fingerprints very easily.
There is another "bad" i forgot to mention..This PSP don't support Wi-Fi with WPA2 encryption which can be frustrating as newer routers and softwares don't have the old WPA feature/...
Despite this shortcomings, stil in my view the PSP is one of the best HD gaming devices.
Updated on Jul 5, 2011 -
Best Gaming Gear I Hav ever SeeN
by amansingh1993 on May 17, 2011
Pros: a must hav gear for those who r in lot of gamin side
recommended 4 evry1
response iz vry gud
graphics r awesome...best than any other thingCons: battery back up iz not vry gud
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Good portable device
by techseeker2000 on February 24, 2011
Pros: Loud speakers, bright screen, internet browser
Cons: Takes a bit of a long time to load UMD game, Somewhat loud UMD reader (The part that moves the lens around), Not able to play videos on internet
Summary: I really like this device. You could play music, view pictures, surf the web, and call phones using Skype. It has has Adobe Flash Player 6, and is not upgradeable, ...
Summary: I really like this device. You could play music, view pictures, surf the web, and call phones using Skype. It has has Adobe Flash Player 6, and is not upgradeable, meaning it does not play online videos. I the little UMDs. They are very cool, but make sure not to lose them. I like that you could put video files or music files on your PSP from your computer, but only MP4 videos. It plays all different types of music files, though. You can even call people using Skype. It has ShoutCast Internet Radio, as well. I think the PSP is a great thing to have and I recommend this to anyone.
You only have like 3 free calls on skype and after that you have to have skype credit. and you cannot see screen in sunlight
Updated on Apr 18, 2011
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Sony
- Part number: 98898
- 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.
General
- Packaged Quantity 1
- Type Handheld game console
- Media Type UMD (Universal Media Disc) ,
Flash memory card - Supported Flash Memory Cards Memory Stick PRO Duo
- CPU 333 MHz
- Sound Speakers
- Network 802.11b
- Integrated Components Microphone
- Width 6.7 in
- Depth 0.7 in
- Height 2.9 in
- Weight 6.7 oz
- Color Piano black
Display
- Type 4.3 in Color
- Resolution 480 x 272
- Color Depth 16.7 million colors
Game Controller
- Controls Left trigger,
Start button,
Right trigger,
Circle key,
Triangle key,
Square key,
Cross key,
Select button,
Analog stick,
Directional buttons,
PS button,
Sound button,
Display button Media Player
- Supported Video Formats Motion-JPEG,
MPEG-4,
H.264,
AVI - Supported Audio Formats WMA,
WAV,
MP3,
ATRAC3,
ATRAC3plus
Video Output
- TV Connection Composite video
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x Headphones / remote control,
1 x USB ( Mini-USB Type B ),
1 x DC power input,
Component video output,
Composite video output Power
- Battery Rechargeable - Lithium ion - 1200 mAh
- Battery Required 1
Miscellaneous
- Included Accessories AC power adapter
Product series
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Manufacturer: Sony
Specs: Sony PSP 3000 - Handheld game console,
UMD (Universal Media Disc),
Flash memory card,
333 MHz,
Piano black -

Sony PSP 3000 Ratchet and Clank Entertainment Pack (silver)
Manufacturer: Sony
Specs: Sony PSP 3000 - Handheld game console,
UMD (Universal Media Disc),
Flash memory card,
333 MHz,
64 MB - Integrated,
Mystic silver -

Sony PSP 3000 Ratchet and Clank Entertainment Pack (black)
Manufacturer: Sony
Specs: Sony PSP 3000 - Handheld game console,
UMD (Universal Media Disc),
Flash memory card,
333 MHz,
64 MB - Integrated,
Piano black -

Sony PSP 3000 Rock Band Unplugged Bundle (black)
Manufacturer: Sony
Specs: Sony PSP 3000 - Handheld game console,
UMD (Universal Media Disc),
Flash memory card,
333 MHz,
64 MB - Integrated,
Piano black -

Sony PSP 3000 Hannah Montana Bundle (lilac)
Manufacturer: Sony
Specs: Sony PSP - Handheld game console,
UMD (Universal Media Disc),
Flash memory card,
333 MHz,
64 MB - Integrated,
Lilac,
480 x 272 -

Sony PSP 3000 Assassin's Creed Pack (White)
Manufacturer: Sony
Specs: - Game console,
Assassin's Creed Bloodlines,
Black -

Sony PSP 3000 Gran Turismo Pack (silver)
Manufacturer: Sony
Specs: Sony PSP Gran Turismo Bundle - Handheld game console,
UMD (Universal Media Disc),
Flash memory card,
333 MHz,
64 MB - Integrated,
Silver -

Sony PSP 3000 Father's Day Bundle Entertainment Pack (Black)
Manufacturer: Sony
Specs: Sony PSP 3000 - Handheld game console,
UMD (Universal Media Disc),
Flash memory card,
333 MHz,
64 MB,
Piano black -

Manufacturer: Sony
Specs: Sony PSP 3000 - Handheld game console,
UMD (Universal Media Disc) -

Manufacturer: Sony
Specs: Sony PSP 3000 - Handheld game console,
UMD (Universal Media Disc)
Accessories
- Intec PSP Dock It (31318607)23.99
- Pelican PSP Face Armor and Disk Jackets PL-6019 - game console accessory kit (31509924)
- Sony PSP Headphones (White) (32959304)17.30 - 17.99
- dreamGEAR i.Sound Wireless FM Transmitter - FM transmitter (33617253)19.99
- Mad Catz USB Data/Charge Cable for PSP (32433012)4.63 - 22.11
- Sony PlayStation Portable Travel Case - hard case for game console (33003968)9.99 - 19.99
- dreamGEAR USB Power Kit Plus - power adapter - AC / car (35054292)13.49 - 17.99
- dreamGEAR USB AC Adapter - power adapter (35054622)12.34 - 18.32
Manufacturer info
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- Manufacturer:Sony
- Address:
16765 W. Bernardo Dr., San Diego, CA 92127 - Phone: 1-877-865-SONY
- Email: contact@sel.sony.com
- Fax: 941-768-7790


