PSP-3000 shipping worldwide in October

By Tor Thorsen, GameSpotPosted Aug 20, 2008 3:13 pm PT

Sony confirms new microphone-enabled, sharper-display model will hit all territories in two months--and in three colors; will replace older PSP-2000 in existing bundles.

This morning at the Leipzig Games Convention, Sony Computer Entertainment Europe officially revealed the PSP-3000. Shortly thereafter, Sony Computer Entertainment America formally announced that the latest hardware revision of the PlayStation Portable would ship worldwide in October, or in roughly two months' time. In North America, the device will begin shipping to stores on October 14.

The Mystic Silver PSP-3000, demystified.

SCEA's announcement gave more concrete details about the PSP-3000 and Sony's plans for it outside Europe. The handheld is the same width as the PSP-2000, the slimmer model Sony unveiled at E3 2007, and will sport the same video output functionality. However, the new model will now output gameplay in interlaced video format compatible with non-progressive video displays.

More significant new additions to the new PSP include a redesigned LCD screen that boasts "more natural and vibrant colors" and "anti-reflection technology" to foil glare. The handheld will also sport a built-in microphone for use with the PSP's Skype functionality and voice-enabled games, eliminating the need for an external headset.

Another change visible on the PSP-3000 is the replacement of the "home" button on its front with a button bearing the PlayStation logo. The switch prompted rumors that the new PSP would sport a XrossMediaBar (XMB) which could be accessed in-game as on the PlayStation 3. However, SCEA reps said that the logo button would have the same functionality as the home button, and had no new information on when--or if--an in-game XMB would come to the PSP, as trophies are suspected of.

Piano Black, up close.

Sony also announced today that the new PSP would come in three colors--Piano Black, Pearl White, and Mystic Silver. The new model will replace the PSP-2000 in the $169 PSP Core Pack and in two other packs. These include the forthcoming Ratchet and Clank: Size Matters Entertainment Pack, which contains a 1GB Memory Stick Duo, an UMD copy of the film National Treasure 2: Book of Secrets, and a voucher for the downloadable title Echochrome. The PSP 4GB entertainment pack, which includes a 4GB Memory Stick Pro and a voucher for Everyday Shooter for the PS3, will also sport the PSP-3000 at its center.

284 Comments

  • Zeus242

    Posted Dec 11, 2008 5:35 am PT

    omg!!!! its now december 11th and everyone says its coming to canada october 14th or somthing like a few weeks later for canada but the stores dont even have it yet? rigth now do they have it in us? can i order it from site? gamestop have it? plz help!!!

  • Solid_Acid

    Posted Oct 13, 2008 12:24 am PT

    I'm certainly upgrading my PSP-2000 to this new model because MGA 2 and MGS Portable Ops will look phenomnal on it.

  • jjmc3

    Posted Oct 2, 2008 8:19 pm PT

    why does everyone say this sucks? DS to DS Lite had no upgrades except newer shape and a few new colours i think. PSP has reduced glare, 100% full colour screen, a few new appearnces (home button, thinner ring, newer colours) also the built in mic. What I hate the most is the fact that Sony has acctually reallesead it to stop hacking, (since it has a anti-hacking program installed on it).

  • jjmc3

    Posted Oct 2, 2008 8:16 pm PT

    SONY ISNT GOING TO PUT 2 ANOLOG STIKCS!!! other wise the people with older psp models couldnt play those games. Sony hopefully upgrades forr psp2/touch.

  • rbenns2

    Posted Aug 28, 2008 10:28 am PT

    How about an update we really want, like, oh, a second analog stick?

  • kweeni

    Posted Aug 28, 2008 4:27 am PT

    either release a brand new psp, psp2 or sumtin(u kno like ps1, ps2, now ps3) or just keep the current one, but stop giving it these small upgrades, seriously sony WTF?? i bought my slim about 5 months ago and im keeping it until i see a brandnew psp model or till mine breaks or sumtin, but im deffenetly not buying a "new" psp just for scharper screen and better sound

  • herkdawgiii

    Posted Aug 27, 2008 5:48 pm PT

    If and ONLY IF it had TWO analog nubs, would I upgrade. How about PS1 backward compatibility for those still with launch PS3's.

  • TX360

    Posted Aug 27, 2008 3:56 pm PT

    i think sony need to stick to a model and then just be happy i mean people call MS for everything for launching the elite but sony keep releasing skus all the time.

  • TX360

    Posted Aug 27, 2008 3:54 pm PT

    WTF i just bought a slim and all of a sudden mine is considered the old model this is pointless i mean if your going to make changes make ones that would encourage people to jump on board for god sake sony just stop it.

  • neerajkumar_4

    Posted Aug 27, 2008 6:42 am PT

    hmmm wondering if i should pick one

  • Thatsmypunk

    Posted Aug 26, 2008 7:53 pm PT

    Here we have the PSP flavor of the month. Guaranteed to suck every hard working dollar you own out of your pocket!

  • BigBoss7460

    Posted Aug 26, 2008 5:56 pm PT

    No thanks, I'll stick with my hacked phat PSP. I'd reconsider if it had a second analog stick

  • shamarke

    Posted Aug 26, 2008 5:41 pm PT

    i already have the slim version and they look the same FFS! WTF happened to Sony!?

  • lilhg

    Posted Aug 26, 2008 5:17 pm PT

    @ OGKNav

    ur rite they should put more time into the new psp

  • aarun27

    Posted Aug 26, 2008 4:26 pm PT

    I'm sticking with my Phat for now.

  • OGKNav

    Posted Aug 26, 2008 10:47 am PT

    Stupid. Stop GOOFING around Sony, and put more than a days effort into something new.

  • Timstuff

    Posted Aug 26, 2008 12:03 am PT

    Sweet. I can't wait to see what teh haxx0rz can do with this one! But I think I might still wait for PSPhone... if it exists...

  • EnaVRi

    Posted Aug 25, 2008 8:28 pm PT

    PSP is now worth getting... Better Screen and Mic, for new buyers is definitely attractive IMO... And in 2009 we'll expecting many great games from Square-Enix such as Dissidia, Final Fantasy Agito XIII, Kingdom Hearts: Birth By Sleep, and Parasite Eve: Third Birthday... Waiting patiently for October... Thanks Sony...

  • zpeed69

    Posted Aug 25, 2008 6:05 pm PT

    The PSP-3000 isnt much of a significant change from 2000 except for a mic and sharper screen. They should give it twice the internal memory, use the new Sony OLED technology for 720p screen, and offer blu-ray UMD's alongside it. That would be a significant change, not minor add-ons every year. Another thing is it's not thinner, nor does it support SD cards, GPS and TV recievers which are available in Europe and Japan. Add those, and Sony would kick Nintendo's DS easy. I have a PSP and with these things I wouldn't need other stuff. And a touchscreen. That would be the ultimate multimedia device.

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