I can't justify replacing my good-as-new 2000, but that screen shot sure makes the old one look like a joke.

Wolfers

@Emulated:

Quadruple post FTL

LittleBigPlaneteer

but in all seriousness I wouldn't buy this.

Emulated

as long as no one will read these as they are at the end of an article that was posted several hours ago, doesn't this remind you of the Gates2000 stuff from the Onion Movie?

Emulated

@Emulated: *their tasting

Emulated

so it can make strawberries look like strawberries, but how does it handle the whole snozzberries looking like snozzberries, there tasting must be left for the PSP 4000.

Emulated

Might just trade in for this, definitely a significant difference.

x omega gold

@Awoken:

I think it will be just like this since it's a hardware change that's already been made and is already being produced (hence the earlier spy shots). I don't think they changed anything that they initially said about Home or Life. It's just been heavily delayed to match their promises.

LittleBigPlaneteer

@The_Green_Ninja: Might I just shake your internet hand and give you a win for that comment?

ArgentAngel

if they can make the Playstation controller, flat, with Sony's OED screen on it.. that means pretty fuckin thin PSP with 2 Controllers.. that's the day I'm buying a PSP...

Tychonius

I was looking at the 2k version with video to upgrade from my phatty... Now I will upgrade to the 3k and homebrew my phatty I think.

I wonder how doctored up the photos of the strawberries are? The difference is so significant I am doubtful and yet hopeful all at once. You know Sony tends to sell us on one thing and then change the plan on us. (HOME, Life with Playstation) <- yeah, I had to go there....

Awoken

@XeroTrinity: This. I don't see why everybody is under the impression that Sony (or Nintendo, or Apple) are trying to squeeze more money out of existing customers.

Manufacturing processes change, parts cost less, improvements are cheaper and easier to implement without passing on cost to the consumer...

It's just a nice bonus for those who are late to the party. Don't blame the host just because you got to the party early and filled up on Doritos before they brought out the pizza.

V1L3

im tempted BUT i wont i only play my psp at home anyways.

MXs219

These Schnozberries taste like PSP's!

mordennight

Yeah but is the TV out in full screen?

HalcyonX12

My fat PSP needs to go on a diet.

XeroKool

Damn, the new screen looks amazing compared to the old one... Might have to consider this maybe...

tironabardheblu

@Alchemy_Comrade: Small innovations after 3-4 years ok but every year, what happen to the 10 year cycle

That'd be it. It's like a vain 40-year old woman. Nooo, I'm not generalising. Fine, fine. It's like some vain 40-year old person getting plastic surgery to "last longer".

Bardiel18

@Alchemy_Comrade:

As I just mentioned, look up the SKU revisions for both PS1 an PS2. This is nothing new, it's just more publicized today than in the past.

LittleBigPlaneteer

@Eyebrows:

Well I don't think they expect Slim owners to upgrade. This is simply to get new PSP owners. Believe it or not the PS1 and PS2 went through tons of different model revisions just like this, many improving the CD drive and such. It just happened during a time when gaming blogs weren't around and thus wasn't popularized. SKU revisions are hardly a new thing.

LittleBigPlaneteer

why the hell is sony bringing out new sku and new models, what the hell happen to sticking to one and going for a little while. Small innovations after 3-4 years ok but every year, what happen to the 10 year cycle

Alchemy_Comrade

Hmm.. I dunno, the picture of the screens can be decieving. It seems that the 2001 model had alot more light shining on it, giving it a nasty glare look, while the 3000 has no light.

I dont know, is that just me?

theboyfrombrasil

I dont really believe the ultimate goal of these new models they're comming out with is to get people to upgrade. But if those people do choose to upgrade then great.
I think these are more to make the PSP more appealing to customers who have yet to buy a PSP

XeroTrinity

Ooh... pretty! But I don't think I need another one.

hagridore

Great...! Just freaking great! That new screen is awesome. Yet, I traded my launch PSP-1000 for a 2000, which in turn has just recently stopped reading UMDs because I took it with me to the beach and lo and behold, you have grains of sand in my disc reader.
I'll play the "oh my, what happened to my darling PSP? It still has its warranty, please gief new one kk?" part, get a new 2000 and then trade it for a 3000.
Wow, writing our own ideas helps making decisions.
Thank you Kotaku comment system!

Spedfrom

@Al2x:

Does every Sony product have a "home" button on it now? My new Sony Blu-Ray player has a seemingly pointless "home" button on it, which takes you to the ridiculously named XrossMediaBar, which I don't see why you'd ever want to do when "Top Menu" is much more useful.

rexdart007

The X [] O Triangle buttons the circle around the 4 buttons looks recessed...or indented compared to the Slim...

CutePuppyz

Sold. I was thinking about getting the PSP-2000 at clearance price (if there was goignt o be one) but I think I'll spend the extra few bucks on the better model

Sparx

@def PD: If you're aware of Remote Play what do you mean by usefulness? Using it as a rear-view mirror in F1? Or better, please point me to an example of a better connectivity between a console and its portable cousin.

FP_slomo788

@The_Green_Ninja:

LOL, comment of the day.

Now, if they could only put *raspberries* on the thing, I'm sold.

rexdart007

One there's some real usefulness connectivity between the PSP & PSTRIPLE I'll pick one up (I have the old fat one for homebrew as well).

And yes, I'm well aware of remote play. =P

def PD

Great... Now they just need to move the power LED's so they aren't always hidden by your thumb if you're actually playing the darn thing. Admittedly, I've only run out of power once, but it would have been nice to have some warning about it ahead of time. (I've heard the lights blink... not that anybody has probably ever seen that. I don't think it's possible to hold and play the PSP comfortably in any position where your thumb isn't right over the power lights.)

GnatB

@Al2x: @Fadakar: oh, I didn't see the home button.

Viakenny

Good call Sony forget the blu-tooth!
Clean contemporary lines are the way to got.
Yeah Design!

jerkstor

Right now my little Bro and I just share a Slim, but I think I'll be picking one of these up when I go off to college. They look nice enough.

Ad-hominem

@Bigfoot: Very true. From the look of it, that's where the flash hit.

What they need to do is fix that stupid Hold switch. Would it have been so hard to move it away from the On/Off switch? Taking off hold sometimes forces it to go through and turn itself off. Bad design concept there.

PSP-4000: They'll just move the "Sony" logo below the D-pad.

Bardiel18

damn, some haters in here.
i think the screen thing was a nice (and needed) touch, and let's be honest, we're not getting dual analogs and shit till psp2 or whatever.
i like it, but yeah, my fatty's tricked out to emulate anything id like it to, so im good for the moment as well. but if i was in the market for a psp, thisd be pretty cool.

TheIrishNinja

If I could trade in my old PSP + like 20 bucks I'll get the PSP slim or the PSP 3000 lol

Viciouschan

@TMFAN: I agree, I still have my launch model and I like the sharp edges best of all PSPs. Also, yes that screen does look damn nice.

icegoat

Wow. That's nice. Very very nice. I don't, however, see that getting me to upgrade over my slim. As long as they do the same things, a screen isn't worth that much for an upgrade.

bangbangblah

Well I still have not bought a PSP yet... I'm really tempted to buy one for all the great games that have come out for it. Now I'm glad I've waited long enough to get this cool updated version! But that makes me feel that they are going to release a new PSP every year now... I guess I'll wait until they input internal memory or a hard drive. Man.... Someone tell me when the PSP is finally dead....

Tehman

No thanks.

HaydenTenno

I have a 1001 and the screen is really nice, so I am impressed by this new one.

But I think I will hold out for a real PSP2, and yes I know 10 years, 10 years. I am patient.

Hand_O_Death

I think I'll pick one of these up. I've been waiting and waiting for a PSP with built-in memory but I freakin want one. I'll just grab a 3000 and wait for 16gb Memory Sticks to get cheap.

bkchurch

Yeah, strawberries, that's what I watch on my PSP, right, strawberries, nothing else.

Roflcopter_Down: Wants you to follow HIM!

I have a Fat Baby PSP. I may upgrade to this 3000 model once it hits and the hackers get their hands on it. The ability to watch elf porn whenever, and wherever I want to is the prime reason I have a hacked PSP, and if this new model can't satisfy my pornographic elvish needs, then no sale!

Lyrai

@Luke Plunkett: [www.crunchgear.com]

A new trend I guess. Only in Japan.

FP_slomo788

@System_Zero: Compare one to a Iphone; they ARE washed out, for sure.

Thing is though, either way you get used to it so the luster of the screen's not all that important. Likewise I can play games on my shittified 19-inch LCD with washed out colors just fine, it just takes about 10mins to get used to it.

muu

Gosh and to think I almost bought the God of War PSP. I guess it's good that I waited. I may get this new one, but oh how I wish they had it in RED already! =)

terraziracer

That isn't a picture. Those are actual strawberries in that new PSP.

Simple_Man

I just got the God of War bundle last month. This whole situation is a sack of fag.

CrypticMetaphor

Sony are Crooks. :p

Please stop that kind of Apple nonsense.

Delutece

I think there must have been some talks with game developers to bring more games to the psp. The game developers were only going to do it on once condition, eliminate homebrew because they're not making any money. The 3000 is the homebrew killer. I think they plug the holes with this one, but the hacking comunity is resourceful...we'll see how it goes.

karateka

i really am impressed by that new screen.

DaveStampeed

@Servant_of_Jashin: Not smart, but not dumb. They're bound to release an update to the updated PSP sooner or later; perhaps named "PSP 2."

It's frustrated how this generation is flooded with different kinds of consoles and handhelds. Right when you think you have the most up-to-date handheld or console, they (namely MS and Sony) release another console.

I miss the days of competitors releasing one console per generation.

MrMcdoobie: I don't do drugs

I hate this PSP and am skipping it. I'll wait for the PSP-4000.

Ahsayuni

@System_Zero: Playing under certain lighting is out of the question. Sometimes It's like I'm just looking at my reflection instead of the game. Me do wants.

alienorgy69

If there's no more ghosting I'd consider upgrading from the fatty. The PS button makes sense.. unified and all that like with PS3 controllers.

doobymoo

Not really worth it for those who have the 2000s, since the new features are things the 2000s have, just not out of the box. New screens are always going to come along on the portable front. Look at the Game Boy Advance to Game Boy Advance SP. Look at the Original DS to DS Lite. It's just expected over time. As for those going from the 1000... this doesn't look bad at all.

Karisu-Zero

@TMFAN:

I am with you, although I do like the newer screen, I still love my fat PSP more due to the lines and the added weight. I was going to pick up a slim, but it felt like they cheapened it up a bit. I like a little weight to my devices. I am not saying it is cheap, I have a friend with a slim and he loves it and has never had an issue with it, I just like the feel of the fat better.

R0D1MUSPRIME

I wonder how Famitsu keep their PSPs so clean...

Luke Plunkett

my psp 1001 is just fine. looks nice though

resetbutton

Sony should just be like 'fuck it' with fighting against homebrew at this point. The homebrew community is the Road Runner, and they're Wile E. Coyote.

Adrock4

I'll stick with my original PSP...

Crest Toothpaste

thank god i was smart enough not to buy the psp-2001 model or does that make me dumb? not sure :)

Servant_of_Jashin

@FP_slomo788: Hah, I don't :P I wanted the God of War one.. but now I think I might hold out for a 3k.

Oh yea, I already have a 1k :p

Aex

@Viakenny: Replaced Home button, no need for the logo on the faceplate anymore.

Fadakar

@Viakenny: On the new "home" button.

Al2x

The screen looks to be a massive improvement but until I get conformation that custom firmware works on it I'm sticking with my full phat psp.

dsmx

I'll buy one.

Amazon_Chris

Odd, my slim PSP's screen never looked that washed out.

System_Zero

I've never had a PSP before, but I gotta admit, that new screen looks niiice.

Mini-Boss

but where did the PlayStation logo go?

Viakenny

Am I the only one who still thinks the sharper edges on the original fat one is way more attractive that this rounded crap?

If I am, dammit.

TMFAN

I'm not convinced that a microphone and less glared LCD screen warrant an upgrade from a slim. If you've still got a phatty I'd at least think about it though.

Eyebrows

Clearly the glare is only on the top PSP, thus making it look crappier in comparison!

j/k

Bigfoot

interesting how the black areas of the bottom PSP are less glary/shiny too...

orangeclover

Might be time to upgrade...then i can hack my old one...

trunks651

This makes me and my fat PSP very envious. I could just never give up Homebrew though. Getting free GPS is so much better than eventually having to pay for it.

Al2x

Not enough to make me sell my Slim and trade up. No go Sony.

Foxstar Sixtail

The difference in the screens really is startling. But I still need more. Nice try, Sony.

FP_slomo788

cool, but I'm not guna get either one.

Lanhoj

Now my strawberries will be even MORE fun to watch on my PSP!

The_Green_Ninja

While I'm somewhat envious of the new screen, I realize that the new screen would be wasted, as my PlayStation Paperweight would continue to gather dust just like it always has.

jasongw

I put forth the suggestion that the PSP-3000 isn't necessarily targeted at existing PSP owners so much as it's an attempt to coerce a potentially DS weary public into purchasing the unit.

To a portable gaming nut like myself a significantly improved screen is a pretty major upgrade (looking affectionately at my GBA SP+) and is reason enough to take the plunge. But folks like me are a minority.

To most this is an incremental upgrade and as much a show of good faith from Sony that "yes, we do in fact care about this product". I expect that Sony is taking the iPod approach of gradual improvements/modifications and will continue to tinker with the system specs until the technical quality of the games plateaus and is in danger of becoming stale.

At that point we'll probably see new tech which amounts to a "PSP2", regardless of whether or not Sony insists on keeping the moniker "PSP".

Nightshift Nurse: Mile High Colonic

@xMaverick: yep, the dpad on mine doesn't respond all that well to left presses. Very noticable on FFII.

RaepGoblin

Looks like it's concave between the face buttons allowing for even more tactile depth. That screen difference is amazing, especially considering the fact that the slim was an improved screen on the 1000. I think I may finally trade in my fat psp.

RaepGoblin

Yeah, the d-pad on my fat is starting to see its age and it's not registering actions like it used to...

I may have to pick me up a 3000 when it comes out.

xMaverick

i like the new screens improvement but i'll pass. i love my psp slim way too much to replace it.

Milkzhakes

Once they throw a flash HD into the thing I'll think about upgrading from my slim.

polarenvy

Take my money. TAKE IT!

ItotheCtotheE

Where my beloved PlayStation Logo?

gr.mon

@Foxstar Sixtail: They probably don't mind you not wanting to trade up since you're already part of the install base and they're most likely not making a dime on new systems. If they're losing money on systems, you trading in isn't helping unless you count your discounted system appealing to someone on the fence for a psp.

Sentientv2

@LittleBigPlaneteer: it was intended that way

Emulated

Wow those photoshopped images really make me want to buy a new psp

Ragarnok

Nice screen but I'm not buying a new one. Mine is just fine for now. My D-pad doesn't respond that well either.

jobble

DAMMIT! I just got my Refurb PSP 2000!
Oh well, it's still a great piece of hardware.

TheCleaningGuy

@doobymoo:

Engadget said "double the response time."

Hopefully that means i can finally ugrade and get some use out of my psp. The fatty just has too much ghosting for me to deal with.

Kungfustance

@FP_slomo788: According to Joystiq, the 3000's screen has twice the color gamut, five times the contrast ratio, and half the response time of the 2000 LCD. Very nice.

Ryuk

it'd be awesome if i could send in my psp slim and just have the better screen added, i dont need anything else.

demonknightinuyasha

Why does everyone say there needs to be 2 analog sticks on the PSP? The N64 had one, and it was an amazing system with great 3D games. Many games can be done with only one (i.e. God of War, Resident Evil, Final Fantasy), and really only shooters need two. And then, there's the Metroid Primes of the FPS genre, that can get by with one elegantly. Really, I just don't think two is necessary for the platform. I mean the DS has none.

Smorlock

@gr.mon:

The PS logo is on the Home button now.

LittleBigPlaneteer

throw me into the "my psp fat is starting to get real beat up, so ill probably get it when it comes out" camp.

I dont get all the bashing. Sony's a buisness. Hell i bet people would be loving a new ds if all they did was make a minor change (well, i dont know. after e3, everyone seems to love hating nintendo now)

whatever. Ill by it when my psp 1 starts to really die around xmas, as its already starting to get a busted analog nub, and the thing has so many dings on it. Ive had it since 2005

Bobman32x

@System_Zero:
You have to take in consideration of the Camera lens. They aren't the same as human eyes.

Littlefields

well, i don't have a psp. i'm thinking of getting one. this is a neat little update but it really just looks like right after they released the slim sony went "f#@k! we forgot the better screens! we need a recall! No! then that would mean we made a mistake. No, I have a better idea. We'll wait a while, cash in on the slim, THEN we announce a NEW...ER PSP and make more money! That's genius!"

plus, I'm still thinking over that God Of War PSP that still seems to be selling at that store I go to alot.

IcerDragoon

I'm going to wait for the PSP-7000, which will have a built-in 360 degree projector and ventriloquist speakers that make you really feel like you're surrounded by Patapons.

Omatic

Well, now that the trolling and bashing's over and done with, I'd just like to say this has sold me on a PSP. Can't stand glare on portable systems.

losplagos

I'm not too sure about this, but couldn't the bright colors been done on a software level? A firmware update to change the rendering of colors, or contrast settings etc.? I'm not a technical wiz, so I'm not too sure, but honestly, this simply feels a step-up on-line with GBA to GBA-SP, only in fact, not as dramatic a change (SP at least had a total change in structure, and the inclusion of backlight and a rechargeable battery were all good improvements).

However, the good news is that I could get a PSP-2001 for cheap now, maybe.

Byakko

@RaepGoblin: dude... my down d-pad button is REALLY hammered... I have to litterally make an effort to press it in order for it to register... I can still play RPG's and such, but if I wanna play Guilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus... I'm pretty much shooting myself in the foot. :)

besides... i'm a REALLY big visual hound, and i've always disliked the ghosting of my fat. seeing the photos above makes me REALLY pursue getting a new psp.

I'll just stick with my psp-1k until people are able to hack the 3k :D!!

xMaverick

My old fat psp is dying (only works with the power cord) so maybe I'll be a consumer a buy this.

TheUndergroundMan

That screen actually looks pretty sexy...(yes..sexy..)

phosphor112

Dark_Alex needs to pwn this first before I sell my slim

My 2000 screen never looked that bad. Who are they kidding with the bullshot?

KaliKOtt

I just bought a blue slim psp, I am not going to get this, because the psp screen is still very good, not enough to make me regret buying my psp

shiznit

I think there are now officially more PSP models than there are decent games to play on PSP. Yay!

UltraMagnus

@Bigfoot:

Umm well thats cause on the Playstation blog it states that the new PSP has a anti glare screen so you can play it outdoors too. and it has a built in microphone for easier skype and stuff......

gold5225

Its a good buy if you dont have a PSP.. or have a broken one...

*searches for PSP PS3 bunles*

SaanZ

@Akanubon:

Can't return it?

LittleBigPlaneteer

Ugh, I'm so mad. I heard the rumors of the 3k literally 2 days after FINALLY deciding to get the Slim model.

Screw you Sony.

Akanubon

@Wubbytoes: Third person shooters did fine before the whole newfangled dual analog stick thing was done ;P

HikariOblivion

I have two PSPs, and this might not be hackable, so.. eh. Though, if this fixes the ghosting..

HikariOblivion

you guys have to understand that this is not a psp2... so ov course you will not be forced to replace your old psp... this is aimed for new customers...

Jay

@Smorlock: I think its because of the types of games that are released for the system. A lot of home console style games like third person shooters are released on the PSP. Those are games that really need two sticks to control really well. If developers stopped trying to put home console style games on the PSP then the cries for two sticks wouldn't be so loud, but those types of games are the ones that sell.

Wubbytoes

Hmm, that could just be something as simple as an anti-glare coating.

ShineyBlueShoes

That screen is awesome, but the slim just came out last year.

Wubbytoes

@theboyfrombrasil: It's not just you. It seems to me that the top one glaring so badly was just do to camera angle, because the plastic on the top one is shining but not on the bottom one.

But we can't know for sure, so /shrug.

Mobus

You know if Sony put this out in shops without mentioning it no one would of noticed....

Anyway, ive been meaning to upgrade from my fatish PSP - guess this is a good time!

IanC

@Luke Plunkett:

They use them as paper weights.. just like everyone else.

AndrewDB

I don't want to watch films on my PSP. I don't want to view all my pretty pictures on it. I don't want to use it as my mp3 player, or my cell-phone, or my drycleaner.

Jesus fucking christ Sony, give me some good GAMES. ..and a second analog stick, both of which turn instead of sliding, so my games are actually fun.

Idiots. Arrogant ones.

MaxChallie

@Smorlock:

Tru Dat!

It seems impossible to read a review for any kind of PSP shooter that doesn't berate the PSP for lacking a second analogue nub, and these tend to be the same reviewers who say Goldeneye and Metroid Prime are among the finest games ever made, both of which, they seem to forget, have single stick control.

Anyway, supposedly the screen has double the response time, so ghosting on stuff like Test Drive Unlimited should be a thing of the past. It's never been a game breaker, but the 2001 should really have had the better screen too. Mic is a good inclusion, what with Go! Messenger and the Skype and such, now all we need is that frickin' keyboard they should years ago!

JudgeNutmeg

@trunks651: That's what I was thinking. Plus, I have a dreaded, large rainbow-colored scratch on my screen. The sadness.

Do Kesubei

that screen does look amazing (and delicious).

joeloliol

I can't believe people are complaining about a mid-cycle hardware upgrade that isn't going to make the PSP more expensive. WTF?

Nintendo redesigns the DS, leading to a better product and everyone rejoices. Sony does the same and they're the evil, money grabbing corporation just out to make a buck? Hurf de hurf.

As for me, I'll get one of the 3001's and start using my old fatty for homebrew. Always wanted to play with that stuff.

GlibGamer

Does Sony ever settle on one model? They're turning into Apple now; churning out new models too soon.

The DS only had one makeover... and it was worth the trade-up.

MysteriousStranger

I upgraded to a slim and love it over the Fatty. I'm not upgrading again unless they add bluetooth, internal storage of 10GB or more, and/or a dual analog stick. But the must have is Bluetooth... C'mon Sony, where's the blue tooth!?? Would love to use my bluetooth headphones and maybe even a PS3 controller for when I want to stand up my PSP on the table and use it as the display for more comfortable gameplay.

PlayerXXX

I don't yet own a PSP so if the 3000 is out in the UK by Christmas I will be getting it. Without a doubt.

TFH136

I have my special edition Darth Vader Slim PSP. No way I'm giving that up.

Amnesiac85

sorry for the double post, but am i the only one who is reminded of one of the original designs..? cos i remember there was an unpursued design of the psp that was all curves on the front with no endges just like this

Technogamer1992

@TFH136: according to the kotaku article at time of announcement, we should be getting it in the uk in october :)

Technogamer1992

hey! thats not fair the top psp gets all the reflection and glare. of course the bottom is gonna look better. besides who';s to say the top one isnt the new.

che-che

damn. the screen comparison is HUGE difference. its actually quite odd now because ive been saving up a little each week for the god of war psp bundle, and was planning on buying it soon. Now i guess ill have to wait for this. Guess i wont have to wait too long...

the_grimace

oh damn. thats a HUGE difference in the screen comparison. Its funny actually. was thinking of getting the god of war psp bundle starting about a month ago, have been saving up money and now they announce this :P I guess ill just wait for this one since it looks far superior and the same price.

not too long a wait i guess...

the_grimace

@Al2x: Uhhh...I have 4.01 M33-2 on my Slim. Works fine, just pandora it, same as the phat...on top of that you can get the 1.5 plug-in and run all the old homebrew stuff, like PMP-MOD etc. etc.

phimuskapsi

I still have my 1001 running 4.01 M33 I may upgrade. Mind you I don't pirate games, all my backups are legal.

ST19AG_WGreymon

@Delutece:

Actually, Sony is just releasing a new version. They aren't forcing you to upgrade or buy the PSP. It's you, who decides whether the features of the new version are what you want, not Sony.

If you buy based on needs, not wants, then maybe you'd realize there is nothing to the PSP-3000 that you actually need.

For that matter, if you already have an Xbox 360 or a PlayStation 3, regardless of what new model arrives on the shelf, it isn't your needs that frustrate your desire to own the latest model, it's your wants.

Both the Xbox 360 and PS3 offer a means to larger capacity HDDs. As for RRoD, it's only an irrational fear that the possibly an Xbox 360 may RRoD that would cause anyone to want a newer console, not need it.

adinnieken

I dont like the slimmer ring on the back, if consoles could bald like humans do that is how it would look

DiGiC

Maaaaaaan, what do i choose, Kotakuer, help me in this one please!!!!

Visiting my girlfriend on Las Vegas vs Buying a PSP 3000

Girlfriend on sin City, just imagine
But then again, there is Final Fantasy Crisis Core, Valkirye Profile Leneth, FF Disidia, Agito XIII, Chain of Olympus, Birth by Sleep.

Maaaaan, my manhood is fighting against my gamerhood, just like Cell vs Gohan!!!!

KristenBal

I am happy with my slim. I would always enjoy a better screen, but I have no problems with the screens in either my slim or my phat PSP. The disk drive on the phat was dying, so I needed a replacement system and I knew that the slim was coming out about two months later. The improved d-pad and the loss of weight were both very significant to me because they were correcting what I felt were deficiencies in the original design. I have never felt that the screen was deficient, so I don't feel any compulsion to get this, but it is great for someone who has not yet made the leap.

@Smorlock:
Maybe you should play some games that use the dual analog controls and compare them to their counterparts on the PSP. Some games don't need them, but it is clear that many of them do. I think that the original justification for leaving them off was that they wanted developers to create all new games instead of ports, so we just end up getting broken ports. Star Wars: Battlefront II was one of my favorite console games of the past generation, but the controls on the PSP made it one of the biggest disappointments. Renegade Squadron was a definite improvement, but that is only if you decide to accept the fact that you aren't getting great FPS controls. I don't play a lot of FPSs and TPSs, but I don't think you will find many people that would rather play all games using the single analog method. Katamari was fun on the PSP, but the controls being mapped to the buttons rather than the analog stick made it a lot more painful to play than the console games.

You already know that the controls on the DS and the PSP are not comparable in the very same sense that controls on the Wii are not comparable to the PS3. I mean some games on the DS don't use any of the buttons or d-pad, just the touch screen, so do you expect the PSP to do the same thing? They are two different devices that are both brilliant at different things. I get more use out of either my DS or my PSP than all other systems combined. They are great complementary systems, but they have very little in common other than the fact that they are portable.

kingofallcosmos

I'm stuck with my PSP-2001 and I have no problem with that. ;)

Although, it's a good time for new prospective buyers to jump in.

sascha23

I am going to wait for the 4000. I hear it will be able to handle strawberries, blueberries and grapes! It will be a veritable fruit salad!

RubyMars

The new specs will go down well with play tv.

hotcrossnuns

@System_Zero: It just has glare protection

Barf#1

I'll keep my fat psp. Nowt wrong with it and with all the games coming out. Heck mines in brand new condition...

Woylez

You know, I would've happily shelled out my money for this new PSP if they had brought back the spring loaded UMD slot, and the "handles" on the back of it.

New PSPs just feel cheaper than the older models.

Rinaldus

if it can run custom firmware i may upgrade from my fat psp to the 3001 model.

DoomLight

i'll buy it for the built-in microphone AND the ability to connect to a non-progressive TV AND the upgraded lcd, nice :D

h4rdw0rk

Looks photoshoped to be honest.
I could be wrong though...

DavidFU

@Viakenny: it went to the previously home button

h4rdw0rk

yummy strawberry

Maj1nX

@TMFAN:
No you're not the only one. I don't like the rounded crap either!

enshk79