The Lite-and-"Bright" PSP3000

Advantages: Better screen, built-in mic and the same great PSP experience
Disadvantages: Not much of an upgrade for existing (Slim&Lite) owners

...The PSP3000 is the successor to the not-so-long-ago released PSP Slim&Lite. And while everyone was not thrilled at the changes (there is not really much compared to the previous edition), as things stand now, this is the best version of the PSP yet. There?s a few new features: # The screen is a lot more vivid and gets shows the colors better (my roommate has the old one and I have the PSP3000 - you can plainly see the differences in color rendering) # The screen is based on a newer technology that has faster refresh rates and eliminates ghosting (which was a minor nuisance on the Slim&Lite) # There?s a built-in mic that allows you to chat on skype (also built-in!) and other messenger application without the need for an external microphone. The other advantage is that you don't need a proprietary PSP-headset anymore; just about any...

TruthSeekr 23.02.2009 · Read review
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Review of Sony PSP 3000

Sony PSP

Advantages: Clear screen, lots of features, easy to use and a large range of games and movies.
Disadvantages: Can't be used with strong light and quite easy to damage/scratch

...The Sony PSP is a gaming device made for on the go gamers. There is a very wide range of games you can play on the PSP, and these mainly consist of previous PlayStation 2 games such as Grand Theft Auto Vice City and other classic games. The PSP is set out like a PlayStation controller but with a 4.3 inch screen in the middle. The console itself is a great size and does not weight very much. The screen also is very good - it delivers a clear picture and depending on the game, not bad graphics. The games are stored on a UMD disk which stands for Universal Media Disks which consist of 1.8GB. As well as buying games on the UMD disks, you can also buy popular films such as Spiderman and watch them on the go. Not only is the PSP a great gaming and video playback device, but it can also be used as an MP3 player, a photo viewer and an internet...

T.Johnson 21.07.2009 · Read review
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Review of Sony PlayStation Portable (PSP)

Sony PSP

Advantages: Technologically, the PSP has always been ahead of the pack, and the 3000 just takes it further. I
Disadvantages: Where are the games? Looking at Sony's PSP website, there are only 5 games scheduled for 2009 - an

...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. The 4.3-inch LCD wide screen remains, and it's been tweaked. Sony says the new screen now delivers better color reproduction, reduced glare, and reduced "ghosting" on high-motion scenes. When compared with the 2000, the PSP 3000 does, indeed, deliver better color vibrancy (you can toggle between "wide" and "standard" color in the options to see the difference). As for glare reduction: we didn't find there to be a huge difference. Don't expect to play in direct sunlight, for instance. But you might have better luck with fewer distractions from indoor light sources....

Abhirocks85 08.05.2009 · Read review
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Review of Sony PlayStation Portable (PSP)

Sony Playstation Portable

Advantages: Good features, music, videos, internet access, good availibility of games
Disadvantages: Not as advanced as newer consoles/gadgets

...The Sony PSP was revolutionary when it was first released, it holds music, videos, images and allows internet access whereever a valid internet connection is available. The screen is a good size for handheld games console (4.3 inches) and has a processor speed of 333 MHz.. It was released in 2005 and therefore has dramatically decreased in price since then (consoles always depreciate in value due to the improvements and advancements in technology) and can now be bought for as cheap as £35. Many games are available for the Sony Playstation Portable including favourites like Grand Theft Auto and Fifa and my personal favourite Fight Night. It has a battery life of between 6 and 10 hours (depending on what processes are happening on it) until it needs charging. The graphics are impressive as the PSP has the same graphical quality as...

Loughran 06.11.2008 · Read review
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Review of Sony PlayStation Portable (PSP)

Sony PSP, Absolutely Incredible, So Amazing!

Advantages: Fabulous 16.77 million colour screen, MP3 and MP4 player, Soon to come accessories, 802.11b/g Wireless LAN, much much more.
Disadvantages: Memory Stick Duos aren't the cheapest memory medium around, but this is easily overcome with, eBay!

...**EDIT** Since my production of this review, there has been a fabulous revalation, (spelling?), in the PSP world, and that is a Sony Made internet browser and many more in the software update, 2.0. This further extends this incredible machines ability to be a true multimedia machine to include the whole World Wide Web. I have tried and tested V2.0 and its great, you can also set images as wall papers, and the browser is fab. Enjoy my review **END OF EDIT** First of all, I would like to say that this product is not available in the UK until about September or October as Sony do not have enough parts to launch yet, but the UK launch is long awaited for the whole world, as once it is released in the UK, it will be worldwide, and many new software upgrades, (rumoured IE explorer), and physical accessories are expected by owners...

Chazzer3 01.06.2005 (18.08.2005) · Read review
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Review of Sony PlayStation Portable (PSP)

Sony PSP

Advantages: A lot of kit, Great graphical potential
Disadvantages: expensive, easy dead pixels

...I can remember the day that the PSP came out in the UK and my older brother being one of the first 500 to get one and register. 8 months after that I bought mine and still use it just as much if not more. The PSP is an advanced piece of technology combining: Handheld Gaming, an MP3 player, and MP4 player, A Digital Camera (Not Included) and an online browser all that is needed is a phone which there have been rumors of. The PSP is a great gaming device whilst the list of games many will enjoy are small but then the target age group for the PSP is 16 - 30 year olds as not many parents would trust a 10 year old with such a piece of expensive kit. The games are given a lot of graphical power destroying the DS's and whilst it has less graphical power than the sony Playstation 2 the smaller screen makes up for that. The sound quality...

Naughty_Ottsel 14.10.2007 · Read review
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Review of Sony PlayStation Portable (PSP)

Sony PSP has been on a diet

Advantages: Really Slim, Great Web Browser, Plays MP3
Disadvantages: None that I can think of

...Hi the review you will be reading is for the Sony Play Station Portable (PSP). I got this about a year ago and I play it all most all the time when I'm out and about anyway on with the review. Features The PSP has many great features for example the internet option which you need an access point or hot spot for. Some of the other features include the downloaded games, video, music and pictures options which you can download from the official PSP website from your PSP or use your computer to gain access to the full PSP website which has more downloads. The full PSP website includes the original Play Station 1 games like crash bandicoot these cost money to download but you can get the trailers and demos for free. Memory With the PSP you have the option to insert a memory stick duo into it which you can add movies pictures to...

coolguymcd 01.08.2008 · Read review
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Review of Sony PlayStation Portable (PSP) Slim & Lite

Sony PSP Value Pack

Advantages: Very "wow" at the minute, has to be held in the hand to believe!
Disadvantages: Battery life, finger marks on the screen

...can transfer your PC music library onto the card right away, the PSP even has the ability to display album covers, if the file is available. Movies............hmmmm a bit more difficult, you will need to obtain an Mpeg4 convertor, and no native DIVX files will not work on the PSP, much to my dislike (I have an Ipaq, and quite happily watch movies via DIVX). You can either obtain this convertor online (free!) or buy a pack that Sony do.......I have yet to watch a movie on the PSP as yet (memory stick 1gb not obtained as yet!). Battery life............I have heard issues about this, but I have found the unit to be fair. Hammered, running movies, games, music, you would get 3hrs on a full charge, which is fair for this kind of unit. Overall not a bad piece of kit, finger marks on the screen can be annoying, and it does look prone to...

davwan 28.04.2005 · Read review
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Review of Sony PlayStation Portable (PSP)

Sony PSP - Technology will never stop improving

Advantages: Graphics, gameplay, addictiveness
Disadvantages: can be a bit costly

...This is my latest review and it is on the Sony PSP, the PSP is the latest gadget that is about and its one of the best, I bought the PSP in Tenerife because its cheaper with no tax and all that. I got it off a gadget shop, if you have been to any of the Canary Islands then you will know that there are people trying to drag you in to there shops 'come in my friend I do you goods deal' little do you know that you are probably going to get a good deal but will break the day you get home. But there was this shop and the shopkeeper was very good in explaining to me how tourists normally get ripped off and he was very good in explaining how people get so good deals in Tenerife and I will tell you because they are not European. And when they get home to buy the games they don't work. And so for a little bit more money they get a European...

ste231191 01.03.2006 · Read review
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Review of Sony PlayStation Portable (PSP)

Sony PSP

Advantages: Great portable media player. Ideal for Games & Movies
Disadvantages: Not so good as an MP3 player as a little bulky.

...This is an ideal portable console/MP3 Player and MP4 Player for all. Since having the PSP I no longer find myself bored whilst on the train to work. I generally use it for gaming and watching movies. The gameplay/graphics are awesome for such a small device. The added bonus of the PSP is that you can switch it off and when you switch it back on again it allows you to play where you left off even if this is half way through a football match. As for movie capability, this is straight forward. As long as you have a large enough memory card, you can load MP4 files and watch movies on the go with the PSP. I don't really use the PSP as an MP3 player as it's a little too bulky for the pocket. I don't think this is the main benefit of the PSP but the option's there. I would recommend this to anyone who's travelling a lot and it...

MattUtd 24.07.2008 · Read review
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Review of Sony PlayStation Portable (PSP) Slim & Lite