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PSP 2000 vs PSP 3000: new screen kicks ass photo

A couple of days ago we told you about the new PlayStation Portable model, the PSP 3000. Sony packed in a new microphone and Skype software into the already lighter, thinner package. They also mentioned a new updated LCD screen, but I didn't give it much thought until I saw Famitsu's comparison pictures.

Wow, what a difference! Anyone that has played a PSP-1000 or 2000 outside can tell you that it makes a better mirror than a game system. The 3000's anti-reflective technology seems to be working in this picture. And look how vivid the 3000 is!

Famitsu says that the other changes are minimal. They mention a slight rounding of the upper top corners of the new unit, though the weight has not changed. The circle on the back is now smaller for some unknown reason. Oh, and the PlayStation logo is replaed by the Sony one?

I wouldn't say that PSP-2000 owners would need to worry about upgrading, but if you're like me, who is still rocking a Japanese 1000 model, the upgraded LCD may win you over.


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mix's Avatar
mix at 08/22/2008 11:54
That is a HUGE difference!

I still own a 1k but it has "special" things that I like but that screen on the 3k is looking very sexy!
Scrixx's Avatar
Scrixx at 08/22/2008 11:55
Can't wait for it :D
WutDaHeckMan's Avatar
WutDaHeckMan at 08/22/2008 11:55
wow that comparison actual makes me want a psp. and i havent wanted/followed psp info since the way begining
free touch's Avatar
free touch at 08/22/2008 11:59
what are you talking about?

I've never had glare issues with my psp. I rock a first release psp, and it kicks like a mule.

Even if you have the old version, there is no benefit to get a new one.
Joe Burling's Avatar
Joe Burling at 08/22/2008 12:00
Strawberry parts confirmed?
TheBlackLotus's Avatar
TheBlackLotus at 08/22/2008 12:06
I sold my PSP to help buy my 360.. I sorta want it back..:(
linuxguy's Avatar
linuxguy at 08/22/2008 12:11
IMHO the psp screen is already gorgeous(I had an original GBA), but that just makes it better
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Arttemis at 08/22/2008 12:18
I think the new screen would almost be worth it just for the 2x faster response time.

If the screen was really as glare-free as people here are saying, then additional brightness and anti-glare features is fantastic!
Cheeburga's Avatar
Cheeburga at 08/22/2008 12:27
Brb, getting some strawberries.
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MPHtails at 08/22/2008 12:45
Screw that, I'm sticking with my 1000 just like I'm still rocking my DS Phat.
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parrothead at 08/22/2008 12:54
I have a 1000, but now I am thinking maybe I need the new one. Wait, I have not played my PSP for over a year. What am I thinking I need a new one, dame gadet lust
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manta at 08/22/2008 13:11
I've been looking at getting a PSP.

I'll probably pick one of these bad boys up when the NOT homebrew starts to get going on them.
Necros's Avatar
Necros at 08/22/2008 13:12
I'm kinda disappointed I went for the 2000 last winter. I would have thought the next version would be more significant and be farther down the line.
Syn's Avatar
Syn at 08/22/2008 13:44
Screw that, my 1000 has all the goodies I need on it. Mua hahahahaha.
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drewwk at 08/22/2008 13:51
funny how my 2000 screen has never looked that bad... guess if i took a camara and had the flash go off on the top one it would give me the same effect...
PappaDukes's Avatar
PappaDukes at 08/22/2008 14:11
Such a delicious difference!
GeneralWong's Avatar
GeneralWong at 08/22/2008 14:31
Still most the games suck.
Furnimus's Avatar
Furnimus at 08/22/2008 14:40
Dude, vibrant screen! I still have a 1k.
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MisterMingo at 08/22/2008 14:46
@free touch: How can you possibly say there's NO benefit to the new one after seeing this image? Maybe the difference isn't important to you, but you can't say there's NO benefit. There quite obviously is.
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micro44 at 08/22/2008 15:01
Looks nice but 99 percent of my PSP gaming takes place in the dark right before going to sleep, so the screen in my current GOW PSP is just fine for now.
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welkstar at 08/22/2008 15:03
I still have the OG. I kinda want this just for the built in skype, that's awesome!
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Tyrian3 at 08/22/2008 15:52
looks good but I have a slim and it's not worth an update. The slim was smaller, had a couple of bugs fixed (i.e. buttons) and double the amount of ram...just a better screen doesn't make me wanting one. If you don't have a PSP it can be a good purchase though.
Gyrael's Avatar
Gyrael at 08/22/2008 21:25
I think I'ma get one'uv'ese mo'fuggas.
PSPaddict's Avatar
PSPaddict at 12/30/2008 19:24
I have a PSP-2000 but i want a PSP-3000 now. They didn't mention the fact that there is also a built-in microphone, though.
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