PlayStation Portable 3000 Core Pack System - Piano Black
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- 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
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Product information
ASIN | B001KMRN0M |
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Release date | December 15, 2008 |
Customer Reviews |
4.2 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #20,406 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games) #8 in Sony PSP Consoles |
Type of item | Video Game |
Language | English |
Rated | Everyone |
Item model number | 98898 |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | Yes |
Item Weight | 1.45 pounds |
Manufacturer | Sony |
Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included) |
Date First Available | November 6, 2008 |
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PlayStation Portable 3000 Core Pack System - Piano Black
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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.
Now with Included Microphone and Brighter ScreenThe 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.
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, 5V AC adapter (100 ~ 240 VAC input with 5vdc 1500ma output), battery pack, documentation.
Approximately 6.7 in (W) x 2.7 in (H) x .7 in (D) (excludes largest projection) Approximately 189g /6.7oz (including battery pack)
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Customers like the quality, value, appearance and portability of the video game console. For example, they mention it's a technically superior device, works great for games and has a high pixel resolution camera. That said, some complain about the scratch resistance and durability. Opinions are mixed on battery life.
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Customers like the quality of the video game console. They mention that it's a technically superior device, works great for games, and has a high-pixel resolution camera. Some say that it works very well and plays videos well.
"...Atlus, and even Working Designs classics are available and play great on the PSP...." Read more
"...The PSP is really amazing if you love RPGs and SRPGs, and also has a fair amount of good shooter and puzzle type games to rival even the mighty DS,..." Read more
"...The best part is a lot of quality games like MGS Peacewalker, GTA Vice City Stories, FIFA 10 and Gran Turismo to name some, can be had new for..." Read more
"...Compared to the PSP, the Vita is, without question, a technically superior device...." Read more
Customers like the value of the video game console. They say it's well worth the premium price, a great cheap Christmas or birthday present, and a good buy.
"...so late in its lifespan is the fact that many of the games can be bought for pretty cheap right now...." Read more
"...This is a great system and you can pick up games really cheap right now..." Read more
"...It really is a fantastic value, in my opinion, and I can't praise this little handheld enough...." Read more
"...A great cheap Christmas and birthday present.Protip..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the video game console. They mention that it has a beautiful crisp display, tremendous graphics, and vivid and bright colors. The UMDs are nice to look at, and the product is well designed for gaming purposes.
"...Now on to the negatives, which I have a few. The UMDs are nice to look at and at first I had no problem with them, and didn't understand why..." Read more
"...The games are longer and immersive and graphics are downright stunning...." Read more
"...The colors are very vivid and bright and even the buttons on the console feel lighter, quicker and more responsive...." Read more
"...right, and the characters they have brought to us over the years are vibrant, fun, and totally wholesome. Good for them!..." Read more
Customers like the portability of the video game console. They mention that it is very light, easy to carry around, and a good portable gaming device for killing time. They also say that it's a great handheld home theater.
"...and a good list of games to choose from, the PSP Slim is a great choice. Oh, be sure to order a memory pro duo card as well..." Read more
"...The new 3000 is so much lighter now I can game for twice as long and my hands dont get tired. FYI I didnt notice any problems with the screen...." Read more
"...Movies, music, and games, this little beauty truly is a portable entertainment system.Thanks!" Read more
"The Good: Re-arranged features work great, feels lighter, buttons are more solid, everything is just better..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the battery life of the video game console. Some mention that it uses less battery power, while others say that the battery is worn out and the system's battery life is dismal.
"...The systems battery life is also dismal in comparison to the DS, but in general I think it's OK, but could of definitely be improved upon...." Read more
"...It doesn't hold charge very well and it seems to be swollen, which is concerning...." Read more
"...handheld gaming device that's well made (SONY quality), has good battery life (user replaceable to boot!),..." Read more
"...Not sure what the difference is but not what i bought. The battery is worn out also so i had to order a new one already!..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the durability of the video game console. Some mention it's really strong and solid, while others say that it was badly damaged and came with a faulty charger and a busted screen.
"...The device also is stained in several areas and has a crack as well dented...." Read more
"...if you're looking for an affordable handheld gaming device that's well made (SONY quality), has good battery life (user replaceable to boot!),..." Read more
"the right bumper was a little bit broken or the system wouldn't pick up on it from time to time I would say 9/10 times it would work" Read more
"...back, and there are no contours for your hands, but this makes holding the unit better for some odd reason...." Read more
Customers are disappointed that the video game console doesn't come with a memory card. They mention that it comes with no built-in memory and that they can't save without the memory stick.
"...While booting up the system for the first time, I noted a lack of memory card, which was to be expected but it prompted me to make more observations..." Read more
"...What I had a big issue with was the lack of an SD card and that the battery it came with would cause the unit to brick and not be able to reboot..." Read more
"...Since this comes with no memory card (which is a must) and no USB A to mini B cord (highly recommended), I recommend you get those at the same time...." Read more
"...only problem I had was that I did not know that there is no internal memory on the PSP, so make sure that if you want to save your games at any..." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the scratch resistance of the video game console. They mention that it has scratches all over and dust in the screen. Some customers also report that the paint on the PSP has chipped off.
"...The surface scratches were to be expected and I have no complaints about them...." Read more
"There's a small scratch on the screen, but I can get over that...." Read more
"...But for "good" shape and no issues or scratches and the price i paid i am not complaining." Read more
"...It said it had minor screen scratches but there is not a single one. I opened it up and everything is pristine...." Read more
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For a long time I was noticing decent games in those genres appearing on the PSP. I finally broke down this year and decided to try a portable system, and the PSP had an attractive library of games I wanted. The debate then was should I buy the Vita or the PSP? While the Vita certainly looked great, the library was pretty small and the memory cards were quite pricey. A few games I was interested in were also not available on PSN as a download, and so were only available on disc. I decided to go with the PSP, and perhaps I would upgrade to a Vita in the future when the system had more games available.
For those like me who enjoy a JRPG, or SRPG, you have some good games to choose from. Lunar, Jeanne D Arc, Final Fantasy Tactics, Gungnir, Tactics Ogre, Brave Story, Valkyria Chronicles 2, Disgaea 1 and 2, Wild Arms XF, and Growlanser are just some examples. Of course some of those are found on earlier systems, but they often had upgrades unique to the PSP version. Plus they are sometimes quite a bit cheaper than trying to find the game on an older system. I also love the fact that many good ps1 games are available on PSN and can be played on either the ps3 or PSP. Many of the Square Enix, Atlus, and even Working Designs classics are available and play great on the PSP.
Another benefit of the PSP being so late in its lifespan is the fact that many of the games can be bought for pretty cheap right now. Make sure to compare prices between the disc and download versions. Sometimes I have found the UMD is cheaper than buying it off PSN. While I am a bit old fashioned and prefer physical copies, I realize download games have many advantages. Like I mentioned before, some games are not available though on PSN. Hopefully they will continue to add more of the PSP collection in the future. I would definitely recommend spending a few extra bucks to get a travel case for the PSP, some headphones, and a decent size memory stick.(especially if you plan on downloading most games).
I am definitely happy I finally decided to get a portable system. The great library of games will keep me busy for awhile especially when I am on long trips for a week or two. Even at home I find myself playing the PSP as much, if not more than my PC or consoles. I never thought that would happen.
I've used the PSP many times just as an MP3 player, also on bus rides as a movie player. It's a convenient device and is a pretty much full on mini entertainment center in your pocket. The screen is beautiful and the sound can be turned up pretty loud and sounds clear and audible. You can even access the internet albeit a clunky browser but it's surely been improved upon with the newer Playstation Vita (which I haven't played yet). I always found the user interface to be pretty convenient, and never really had any gripes with the main menu.
Now on to the negatives, which I have a few. The UMDs are nice to look at and at first I had no problem with them, and didn't understand why everyone on the internet did. They are clunky and feel cheap, and they don't play well in the disk drives sometimes. I think this is the biggest flaw of the PSP and the DS definitely has it beat in this department. Next, load times. Some of the load times on PSP games(UMD) are just horrendous, and comparing it to the DS the DS again here has the advantage again with their cartridge based system.
The systems battery life is also dismal in comparison to the DS, but in general I think it's OK, but could of definitely be improved upon. I would usually get about 5-8 hours out of normal game playing time. On my DS Lite and even XL I get about twice that. Other than those things I can't really think of anything else to complain about right now, and these complaints are pretty miniscule for me.
I still love this system and have recently acquired a ton of new games for it to keep me busy for a long while. I give it five stars but if I had to grade it on a scale of 1-10 I would give it a 9. Thanks for reading!
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