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PSP 3000 Core Pack - Black | 
| From: Sony
Category: Video Games
List Price: $169.99
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Rating:  110 reviews
Sales Rank: 84
Platform: Sony PSP
Genre: Action Games
ESRB: Everyone
Media: Video Game
Edition: Black - Core Pack
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Number Of Items: 1
Batteries Included: No
Operating System: Sony PSP
Display Size: 4.3
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.5
Dimensions (in): 3 x 9 x 10
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MPN: 98898
Model: 98898
UPC: 711719889809
EAN: 0711719889809
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| 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 |
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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.
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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.
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.
Product Description
PSP-3000 Portable Gaming Console (Slim)
Get more of what you want with the all-new PSP-3000 system. It has an advanced LCD screen, which offers the highest-level contrast ratio, best response time and the widest color gamut possible on an LCD screen. It also has anti-reflection technology, so that you'll get vibrant and natural colors in any conditions. And the built-in microphone enhances multi-player gaming and enables Skype? calling. Light, slim and as portable as ever. Watch movies. Listen to music. Surf the Internet. You can even watch live and recorded TV. And it all goes down on the dazzling widescreen LCD. Doing it all and looking absolutely brilliant, the all-new PSP-3000 system.
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| Customer Reviews:
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 PSP 3000 rocks September 9, 2010
Jeff Rand
I can not live my life without psp3000 now. Thank you sony for inventing such graceful device.
Anyone who is a serious game player should get one of these.
Great PSP package no game. September 9, 2010
Sanjo
This is a great option if you don't need the game. PSP is awesome. Great deal.
 Great System with Decent Game Library September 7, 2010
death gleamer (Los Angeles, CA)
This game system is great. Huge screen, 4.3 inches. Nice graphics ability, pretty much condensed version of Playstation 2.
The UMD disc drive is a fatal flaw designed by Sony. The drive is mechanical so it hogs huge battery life and drive life is limited. Plus annoying game loading time! And noise.... Sony should've done flash memory/card technology, UMD was designed to defeat piracy but IMO it was a dumb design overall.
You might want to consider a bundle pack. Sometimes its more worth it.
I might have considered PSP Go if the screen wasn't 3.8 inches. PSP 3000 have 4.3 inches. Just because of this fact all considerations for buying PSP Go stopped.
The PSP 3000 is known to have some issues. I'm convinced that Sony re-circulates 'used' units, or they fix returned defective units and sell them as new again. Some units although rare still have missing or defective pixels. Other issue is scan line problem and edge contrast bleed problem. The edge contrast bleed problem is NOT due to the clear cover, most units bleed few millimeters from the edge but some can bleed more than half an inch. Some new units even comes with scratched screen and bigger gap on bottom of umd door. Some units's screen can be sharper than others. Sony needs better quality control.
Overall this is a great handheld system with some flaws.
How I Decided Between PSP GO and PSP 3000 August 15, 2010
E. Agarwal
6 out of 7 found this review helpful
I've spent the last few weeks doing some research on which to buy, and finally caved and bought a PSP GO. I ended up returning it and buying the PSP 3000, and here's why:
1. Physical comfort.
I'll admit it, I'm a sucker for things that are new and look cool (sometimes at the cost of utility.) Plus, things that slide are undoubtedly awesome. Sony knew that when they made the GO. The problem is the "cool" and "new" factors are outweighed by the smaller screen and compressed controls. Also, I thought it would be better having the controls on the bottom wh en gaming, and have a less distracting view when watching movies since the buttons would be hidden, but I was wrong. The buttons on the side are far more comfortable, convenient, and surprisingly natural. The bigger screen actually does make a difference, and the L and R buttons just feel more natural this way.
One thing to note about the screens (both have the same resolution):
They're good, but not great. The problem is we're spoiled now. If you have a smartphone (which if you don't, I feel like I don't even know you,) you'll be disappointed when you see some things on the screen that are just so clearly pixelated. I'm going to post a video review in a bit and you'll see what I'm talking about.
2. Digital games vs. UMD (the names of the physical discs that the 3000 uses.)
For those who don't know, the PSP GO uses digital games exclusively. There are no physical discs. You download games from the Playstation Network store. It's convenient since you don't have to carry discs around, and you have immediate access to a huge selection.
The 3000 uses physical discs (UMD) as well as downloads. Now, carrying discs around is definitely a hassle (even though they're only about 2 inches by 2 inches), but the benefit is that you can buy used discs for very cheap, an option not available with the digital only GO.
***IMPORTANT TIP***
At GameStop, you can buy used PSP UMDs for cheap, and they have a great return policy. For any reason, you can return any used game within 7 days for a full refund, to any GameStop in the country. If you don't have your receipt, you have to return it to the location where you bought it.
***/IMPORTANT TIP***
3. Price
This is often overlooked but I think very important. The retail price for the GO is $250, which is pretty crazy given that you can often find a PS3 for $250, or at worst, $300. Given that you can get a full system for 20% more, it's hard to justify spending that much for considerably less functionality.
Now on Amazon you can get the GO go for $200, plus tax and such leads to about $215. On NewEgg, you can get the PSP 3000 with Madden 11, free shipping and no tax for $170. So you'll end up paying at least $45 more, but for what?
You are really spending $45 more for no reason. And with this extra $45, comes the responsibility to spend even more on games that you buy directly from the PlayStation network as opposed to used UMDs.
4. Memory Stick
***IMPORTANT TIP***
If you do decide to get a GO, it uses something called the M2. If you buy it from Amazon, you get a 4GB for $15 and it comes with an adapter for the Memory Stick Duo:
http://www.amazon.com/Sandisk-Memory-Stick-SDMSM2-4096-Package/dp/B00107AO58/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1281896190&sr=8-1
If you buy a 3000, it uses the Memory Stick Duo, which if you buy by itself, a 4GB will run you ~$19:
http://www.amazon.com/Sony-Memory-Stick-Flash-MSMT4G/dp/B0013AX2JM/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1281896267&sr=1-2
I know it's only a matter for $4, but I thought that was interesting (I need to get out more) and worth mentioning.
***/IMPORTANT TIP***
5. Fun level
They're both freaking fun. Sony knows what they're doing, the games are great, the devices are both portable and easy to take around, and keep you entertained for hours. Either way, you'll love what you bought.
6. WRAP UP
I ended up with a 3000 and I'm happy with it. I couldn't justify spending nearly as much money as I would on a full system without getting much in return. And the ability to buy used games for considerably less was also hugely attractive. Finally, the better placement of the controls really won me over.
Enjoy!
Sony PSP 3000 Grand Turismo Pack August 11, 2010
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I bought the PSP in February 2010 at GameStop. I bought it for one reason and one game. LittleBigPlanet PSP. I loved the console version, and LBP PSP didn't disappoint. As I used my PSP more often, I discovered, like the PS3, it does much more. The Gran Turismo pack included a 2gig memory stick, The Italian job movie voucher, Gran Turismo, the PSP itself (Duh!) a 10-song movie voucher, and a few other things. the console itself is well built and the buttons are ok. It suffers from short battery life. 4 hours is ridiculous.But you are gonna have a fun four hours! It has cool features such as the playstation store, SKYPE, internet radio, and many, many more things. If you want Playstation on the go, I would pick up the Gran Turismo pack. It is a great value and gives you a head start on your PSP game library. Also consider LPB PSP.
OVERALL STATS
BATTERY-4/10
GAME LIBRARY-6.75/10
BUILD QUALITY-9.5/10
EXTRA STUFF-10/10
OVERALL SCORE- 8.50/10
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