CPU cores | 1 |
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CPU clock speed | 333.0 MHz |
CPU type | PSP CPU |
Ram memory | 64MB |
Built-in camera | yes |
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Main camera resolution | 0.3 Mpx |
Colour of product |
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Built-in touchpad | no |
Gaming control technology | Analogue / Digital |
Gaming control function keys |
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Analog thumbsticks | yes |
Shoulder buttons | yes |
Volume control | Digital |
LED indicators | Y |
Supported audio files |
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Built-in speakers | yes |
Number of built-in speakers | 2 |
Multiplayer support | yes |
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Backward compatibility | yes |
Built-in microphone | yes |
Video game included | no |
Games included |
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Power consumption (typical) | 6.0 W |
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Battery life (running) | 6.0 h |
Battery life (max) | 7.0 h |
Battery type | Lithium-Ion |
Battery capacity | 1200.0 mAh |
Number of batteries required | 1 |
Display type | LCD |
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Screen size | 4.3 in |
Aspect ratio | 16:9 |
Screen resolution | 480 x 272 px |
Number of colours | 16.78 million colours |
Touch display | no |
Touchscreen type | Capacitive |
Second display | no |
Height | 2.81 in |
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Width | 6.67 in |
Depth | 0.73 in |
Weight | 6.67 oz |
Internal storage | 32 MB |
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Memory card reader | yes |
Type of media | UMD |
Compatible memory cards | Memory Stick Duo |
Included memory card size | 2.0 GB |
Built-in hard drive | no |
Built-in optical drive | yes |
Supported image files |
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Video formats supported |
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WiFi | yes |
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Wireless networking standard | 802.11b |
USB | yes |
USB version | 2.0 |
GPRS | no |
Bluetooth | no |
DC-in jack | yes |
Microphone in | yes |
Headphone connectivity | 3.5 mm |
Headphone output | 1 |
3G (UMTS) | no |
Built-in navigation system | no |
Is this upgrade to the PSP worth it?
Nearly three years after its original release, the PSP is still going strong. Nearly each month this year the handheld system has been showing remarkable gains in year-over-year sales. In fact, back in August when the PSP-3000 was announced and reported to include significant hardware improvements, the handheld managed to take third place in total units sold. As the PSP-2000 units are undoubtedly phased out in the coming months, the PSP-3000 will take its place as the one and only PSP, but we aren't convinced that the latest PSP is, in fact, the greatest.
I have before me the Limited Edition Ratchet & Clank PSP Entertainment Pack. And with said pack comes a silver PSP-3000, Ratchet & Clank: Size Matters, National Treasure 2: Book of Secrets, a 1GB Memory Stick PRO Duo and a voucher for echochrome. Many have wondered if it’s worth the upgrade or if it’s in
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The latest version of Sony's PSP multimedia portable is the most competitive yet, with a brighter screen and built-in microphone
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