PSP-3000
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The PSP-3000 is the third release of the Sony PSP.
The PSP-3000 is officially known as the PSP Slim & Lite (3000 Series) or nicknamed PSP Brite by the Homebrew community.
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Release Dates
It was released on:
- October 14, 2008 in North America.
- October 15, 2008 in Europe.
- October 16, 2008 in Japan and Australia.
- October 17, 2008 in the UK .
Features and Changes
Here is a list of all KNOWN changes:
- The LCD screen will have a wider color gamut and higher contrast ratio to deliver deeper, more vibrant colors, as well as anti-reflection technology so you can see the screen more clearly when playing outdoors. As you all know, the PSP’s screen is a key strength of the hardware, and this update adds an absolutely dazzling LCD screen to the handheld.
- A built-in microphone allows for Skype calls and multi-player gaming communication directly from the hardware - eliminating the need for attaching a separate headset.
- The Start and Select buttons have been made into oval shapes unlike the previous semi-circle shapes. The silver ring on the back of the PSP is much thinner.
- The PSP now supports interlaced TV-out via composite cable in PSP games.
Compatibility and Incompatibility
- The UMD is still the main support for the games and video for the PSP-3000.
- The PSP-3000 fits into a PSP-Slim case.
- The Pandora Battery does not work on a PSP-3000. The PRE-Ipl exploit has been fixed.
PSP-3000 Bundles
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PSP-3000 4GB Entertainment Pack
Bundle contains:
- Piano-black PSP
- 4 GB Memory-stick Pro Duo
- Download code for the game Everyday Shooter
Price: US$199
Release Date: October 15 2008
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PSP-3000 Entertainment Pack
Bundle contains:
- Mystic Silver PSP or Piano Black PSP (Firmware 4.21)
- 1 GB Memory-stick Pro Duo
- Ratchet and Clank: Size Matters
- National Treasure 2: Book of Secrets on UMD
- Download code for Echocrome.
Price: US$199
Release Date: October 15 2008
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PSP-3000 + FIFA 09/Lego Batman Pack
Bundle contains:
- Piano-black PSP
- FIFA 09/Lego Batman
Price: £149.99
Release Date: October 17 2008
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PSP-3000 Rock Band Unplugged Entertainment Pack
Bundle contains:
- Piano Black PSP (Firmware 5.02)
- 4 GB Memory-stick Pro Duo
- Rock Band Unplugged
Price: US$199
Release Date: ??
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PSP-3000 Assassin's Creed: Bloodlines Entertainment Pack
Bundle contains:
- Pearl White PSP (Firmware 6.xx)
- 2 GB Memory-stick Pro Duo
- Assassin's Creed: Bloodlines
- Angels & Demons on UMD
Price: US$199
Release Date: ??
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PSP-3000 Hannah Montana Entertainment Pack
Bundle contains:
- Lilac PSP (Firmware 5.50)
- 2 GB Memory-stick Pro Duo
- Hannah Montana: Rock Out The Show
- Hannah Montana Video on UMD
- Hannah Montana Vinyl Stickers
Price: US$199
Release Date: ??
PSP-3000 Core Pack
Bundle contains:
- Black OR Silver PSP
- Battery charger & Manuals
Price: US$169.99
Release Date: Unknown (Not out yet)
Firmware Particularity
Firmware 4.20 Initial Firmware for the PSP-3000
- [Flicker Reduction] under the [Connected Display] menu in [Settings]
- [Noise Reduction] under the [Connected Display] menu in [Settings]
- [Color Space] under the [System Settings] menu in [Settings]
Firmware 5.00
- The [PlayStation® Network] category has been added in the XMB Menu
- The [PlayStation® Store] and [Account Management] are now available under the [PlayStation® Network] category
- The Sleep Timer feature can now be used under [Music].
- USB Auto-Connect added as a feature under [Settings]
Exploits
GripShift Exploit
Back in January, well known PSP developer MaTiAz discovered a new savegame exploit in the game GripShift on the PSP. Working together with another well known developer named FreePlay, they have managed to put together a Hello World and an SDK so that other developers can write programs specifically made to work with this exploit.
Unfortunately, so far this exploit only works in User Mode - meaning no flash0 access and no downgraders and is limited to the US version of GripShift only. However, on the bright side, this new exploit has been tested and is known to work on the PSP-3000.
For the time being, only specifically developed programs can be run using this exploit but this is a step in the right direction - towards an eloader-like application or, if a kernel exploit is found, towards a downgrader, finally enabling PSP-3000s to be downgraded
5.03 Tiff Exploit
For information about the 5.03 Tiff Exploit, see Homebrew_Enabler#5.03_HEN.
Criticisms
Many PSP 3000 users have complained in numerous PSP and Gaming dedicated forums about the PSP 3000's LCD screen. The quality has been referred to as being sub-par with that of the PSP 1000 and 2000 due to visible interlacing scan lines. Sony Japan's response has stated that "Since this is caused by hardware characteristics, there is no plan to fix it with system software update."
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Some have speculated that in response to the ever increasing posts and articles suggesting that users are better off purchasing the PSP 2000, Sony has issued a silent recall of the PSP 3000. As of 24/10/2008 users in the PlayStation EU forums have noted that reference to the PSP-3000 has been removed from the PSP section of the official PlayStation EU site.
While on the US PlayStation website within the same section referring to the PSP hardware, a slight change to the wording of its description has take place. Previously stating "This system features an improved LCD screen with the widest color gamut" it now reads "'This system features an advanced LCD screen with the widest color gamut".
Cancellations
In addition, there are reports that advanced pre-orders of the "PSP 3000 Limited Edition 4GB Memory Entertainment Pack" have been suddenly cancelled by Amazon, with the information that it isn't available. This is the product we're talking about: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001EPSAU2.
