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From: Sony Computer Entertainment

Buy New: $169.99

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Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars

304 reviews
Sales Rank: 29

Format: Cd
Platform: Sony Psp
Color: Piano Black
Media: Video Game
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Operating System: PlayStation
Display Size: 4.3
Shipping Weight (lbs): 4
Dimensions (in): 10 x 8.4 x 2

MPN: 98510
Model: 98510
UPC: 711719851004
EAN: 0711719851004
ASIN: B000UA0LXQ

Release Date: September 27, 2007
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours

Features:

•	WiFi capability
•	Internet access
•	MemoryStick Pro Duo storage
•	Use a MP3 audio and MP4 video player
•	See movies on UMD

Accessories:

•	3-Year Extended Service Plan - Covers Electronic Items $0-$200 - Repair

What's in play this season.

Dazzling widescreen LCD brings gaming to life
Hundreds of games that let you take your gaming on the go
Unique content created specifically for the PSP system
Diverse genres — and all created with portable gaming in mind

Play games anytime, anywhere on the PSP system's dazzling, widescreen LCD. Games are playable off a UMD™ (Universal Media Disc), which load when inserted into the system. If your PSP system hasn't been updated, the game software will update your PSP system's firmware as well.

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The silver screen, conveniently resized.

Choose from hundreds of movies and TV shows to watch, spanning diverse genres and viewing choices
Take your entertainment with you on the go by placing your downloaded videos on Memory Stick Duo™

Here's How it Works.

Use the Use the PSP Media Manager to easily place videos on your PSP System's Memory Stick Duo.
PSP Media Manager will search your PC for videos, and then convert
Alternatively, watch full-length movies and TV shows off a UMD™.

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Let the music move you — anywhere.

Place your MP3 collection on Memory Stick Duo and take your music with you everywhere
Plays MP3, WAV, WMA, ATRAC3+, and MP4 formats

Here's How it Works.

You can add MP3's (or other music format files) to your Memory Stick Duo for play on your PSP system.

Simply attach your PSP to your PC through a USB cable — making the PSP an external drive.
You'll then be able to copy your MP3s onto your Memory Stick Duo (make sure that your Memory Stick Duo is formatted for use on your PSP and that you place your music files in the folder labeled Music).
Then just plug your headphones in, go to Music on the PSP system's XMB™ (XrossMediaBar) menu and select your song.

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Take your photos and slide shows to go.

Place your photos on your Memory Stick Duo and view them on the LCD screen
Beam photos to friends via Wi-Fi
Set up a slideshow to show friends and family your photo collection

Here's How it Works.

It's easy to place photos on your PSP system!

Attach your PSP to your PC through a USB cable — which will make the PSP an external drive.
You'll then be able to copy your photos (JPG, TIFF, PNG, GIF, or BMP formats) to your Memory Stick Duo (make sure your Memory Stick Duo is formatted for use on your PSP and that you place your photos in the folder labeled Photo).
You can then go to the Photo icon on the PSP system's XMB and select the photo that you'd like to view.

You can also beam photos to a friend in the vicinity who has a PSP. Make sure that both of your PSP systems have the Wi-Fi switch set to On.

The photo `Receiver' should go to the Photo icon on the PSP system's XMB, select the location to save the photo and press .
Select `Receive'.
The photo `Sender' should go to the photo to be sent and press .
Select `Send' and press .
The photo will be beamed via Wi-Fi to your friend's PSP.

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Got a hot spot? Get some cool stuff

Access the Internet from any accessible hotspot
For exclusive PSP downloadable demos and content, visit www.us.playstation.com/psp

Here's How it Works

To access the Internet on your PSP system, first make sure that you are at an accessible hotspot and that your Wi-Fi switch is set to ON.

If you are at a new location, you'll want to select the WWW icon on your PSP system's XMB screen, and then follow instructions to set up a New Connection.
Once you have tested this connection, select the WWW icon from your PSP system's XMB screen again.
Press and then to access the URL bar, or scroll over to the Bookmarks icon (noted by the `heart' icon) and select a site.
If accessing through the URL bar, after pressing , the on screen keyboard will pop up. Enter the desired website URL and your PSP will connect you to that site. Once the web page is shown, press to hide the toolbar.

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LocationFree TV

Watch live TV, DVR content or your DVD player content on your PSP system from anywhere in the world via an accessible hotspot
Connect your compatible TV, DVD player, DVR, Camcorder, or PC to the LocationFree Base Station. Then enjoy your favorite TV shows, movies, created video, and more where and when you want on your PSP — wherever wireless connectivity allows

Here's How it Works

To connect to your LocationFree TV base station through your PSP, make sure you have installed firmware update 2.80 or later and that your Wi-Fi switch is set to On.

Go to the LocationFree icon underneath the Network icon on your PSP system's XMB menu. (If you have not set-up a connection yet, your PSP will take you through the process.)
Register your PSP with the LocationFree TV base station by pressing the `Setup Mode' button on the base station.
Select the LocationFree TV icon under the Network icon on the XMB menu and press .
Select a public wireless LAN service (if outside the home) or `LocationFree AP' (if inside the home). Now you can enjoy your favorite TV shows, DVR or DVD content from the road! For further set-up information, go to www.sony.com/locationfree.

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TiVo-To-Go™

Watch recorded TV content downloaded to your Memory Stick Duo
TiVo-To-Go™ service costs $24.95 (one time flat fee) and converts recorded TiVo content to the correct PSP system format
Check www.tivo.com/tivotogo for more information

Here's How it Works

To access your TiVo content for playback on your PSP, your TiVo Series2™ must be connected to your home network (connecting it to your PC).
Next, go to www.tivo.com/tivotogo to download the TiVo Desktop Plus software. This will allow your PC to convert the TiVo files to a PSP readable format. TiVo charges a one-time fee of $24.95 for this service, payable via their website.
When TiVo Desktop Plus has been downloaded, click the box in the `Preferences' menu to ensure files are converted to PSP format.
Transfer the shows you wish onto your PC. The PC will then automatically convert the files into PSP readable files and place in a separate portable downloads folder.
You'll then need to connect your PSP to your PC via the USB cable — which will turn the PSP into an external drive. Make sure your Memory Stick Duo has been formatted for use on the PSP and that you have updated your PSP system's firmware to version 2.80 or later. From there, you'll be able to enjoy your TiVo content on your PSP!

*Mac users can convert their TiVo Series2 programs for PSP as well using Roxio Toast 8 -- see http://www.tivo.com/mactivotogo/ for details.

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RSS

Enjoy audio and video RSS (podcasts) downloaded to your PSP system — anywhere you go
Check out PlayStation Mayhem and other RSS content on the RSS page through the official PSP website

Here's How it Works

Start the web browser (see Internet section for more information).
Select a webpage that offers RSS-distributed content.
Select the icon for the RSS-distributed content.
Select YES and then press . You have now created an RSS channel for that webpage. To access this content, simply go to the channel under the RSS menu.

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Battle others in intense online gaming at home or through complimentary 6 month access at any T-Mobile HotSpot*

Here's How it Works

To play anyone in your local vicinity (up to 50 feet away), simply make sure your Wi-Fi switch is set to the On position, and follow the game's instructions on how to connect. Both PSP systems must have a copy of the game to play.
To play online, make sure you're at an accessible hotspot (at home or T-Mobile HotSpot), and set your Wi-Fi switch to the On position.
Ensure you have set up a new connection and then follow the game's on screen instructions to access the game lobby and find people to play!

Check www.us.playstation.com/psp/ to view T-Mobile HotSpot compatible games.
For detailed instructions on installing the necessary firmware update required for T-Mobile HotSpot online gaming, go to: www.us.playstation.com/psp/downloads/systemupdate/

*Available through March 28, 2008. PSP must be updated to System Update v.3.30 or later.

Check out more upcoming games at http://www.us.playstation/psp/

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Customer Reviews: Read 299 more reviews...

5 out of 5 stars

PSP Slim delivers September 6, 2007
J. Noriega (Emlhurst, New York United States)
191 out of 214 found this review helpful

NOTE: The Rachet game, the family guy collection and the memory stick only come with the 199.99 bundle. The 169.99 PSP Black Slim does not come with these items.

The new PSP is 19% thinner and 30% lighter. Should definitely notice the difference as soon as its in your hands. Here are the pros and cons

Pros:
+ Video Out to your TV. Watch your UMD movies and Games on your screen. This is the perhaps the best feature of any handheld.
+ Much lighter, feels really good in your hands.
+ The D-Pad has been upgrades. Fighting Game Lovers rejoice!
+ The analog nub also feels more responsive.
+ Buttons are raised making them easier to click.
+ The LCD is brighter, has a higher refresh rate and the colors are more vibrant.
+ UMD games load faster.
+ The memory has been doubled in this unit to allow developers to build caches they can then use to make games load much faster.
+ Even games that dont implement caches, load faster due to an automatic new caching done by the system.
+ Ability to eat less battery life.
+ Daxter Game is included! This is one of the best games for the PSP
+ 1Gig memory stick is included.
+ Family Guy freaking sweet collection UMD included.
+ Price. For $200 you are getting a lot. PSP system, a game, family guy compilation, a new color, and memory stick. All for $30 more than PSP slim black. I would definitely recommend getting the bundle.

Cons:
-Yes the packaging is a bit cheap.
-UMD tray may not impress. It feels cheaper.

Hopefully you guys enjoy this little system. It really is a sexy looking thing and with critically acclaimed titles like crush and Jeanne d'arc and other games like Final Fantasy 7 Crisis Core, Wipeout Pulse, and God of War over the horizon, you wouldn't be a true gamer without one. If you like your handheld games at the same quality as your console games then what are you waiting for. pick this up.

5 out of 5 stars

Simply spiffy! October 14, 2007
C. R. Swanson (Phoenix)
67 out of 75 found this review helpful

I'd never played with a PSP until yesterday. I'd see a friend of mine playing Lumines when it first came out, but that was about it.

Now I begin to see what I'd been missing.

I bought the PSP Daxter Entertainment Pack - Ice Silver version of the PSP hardware yesterday on something of a whim. I'd heard decent things, read some reviews and thought it might be a good investment. Plus, hey,Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions was out, and I wanted to play that.

I turned out to be a good purchase! The unit itself is very well-designed and comfortable to use. The display screen is incredibly vivid and bright. The interface is nicely designed. I had a few problems getting onto the internet at first, but I managed to resolve those within a few minutes (the little web-browser they have built-in to the software is... ok. Not great, but it gets the job done).

In fact, about the only thing I would have liked that did not come with this system was a USB cable. Fortunately I was able to find one at my local game store and now I can hook this sucker directly up to my computer. Very useful, given that I now am able to play MP3s on my PSP, as well as store photos!

In addition to the system, I also got a one gig memory chip. That's pretty handy! It also came with Daxter, which I haven't played too much, but it's proving fun. It also came with Family Guy - The Freakin Sweet Collection (UMD Mini for PSP). Alone, these items would likely add quite a bit more to the expense, but they came included for only a little more than the system itself (I sold the UMD, however. Why? Well, partly cause I have that same product on DVD and partly cause I just don't "get" the whole UMD thing. They're overpriced, have no extras and just aren't very interesting).

I've owned and enjoyed a Nintendo DS Lite Onyx Black, but I gotta say this little system is worlds away. You get video games, internet access, an MP3 player, a movie player (though not my thing, as mentioned), and a picture viewer, all for not too much more than a DS. Nintendo, I love you, but in this case Sony has the best product (don't hate me!).

The only down-sides I see is that this is not a system for younger kids (what with the UMD discs), and it is a little larger than the DS. It would be nice if it came with a wrist strap, since I'm sure dropping it would have tragic consequences, and as I said before I would've liked to have had a USB cable in the box. But still, I'm happy with what I bought and I think you would be, too!

4 out of 5 stars

Ok September 10, 2007
J. Young (Pittsburgh)
53 out of 79 found this review helpful

This is our 3rd PSP already owning two of the older model. This one is definitely lighter. I like the fact it is the color that it is. No more finger prints showing up as easily.

One of the pluses is the fact that the screen is much brighter. Looks like the same improvement that the 5.5 Ipod's had.

It is great that it is much lighter in weight, but it really does have a cheap feel to it. The memory door is really poorly made. We almost broke it trying to open it not realizing it was so dainty. The UMD door is also has a very cheap feel to it. You do have to be careful not to pull as hard.

I have seen no improvement in battery life. About the same or a hair less than the original PSP. Playing a game, I get about an hour and forty-five minutes and then I have to charge. The load times being faster? Not at all. My son and I own the same exact game and put them in to compare. The load times were identical (Worms 2).

My major gripe is the battery cover. Just a little plastic button to open it and it never really feels like it is closed all of the way. While playing, our hands accidentally push on it and the battery cover comes off while playing.

The last annoying item is that when I first turned it on, I went to check for system updates and of course, it said there was one. It comes with 3.6. Well, I wait for the download and what downloaded was 3.3. So Sony obviously needs to fix thier websites. A new product is released and they should of had that annoyance taken care of already.

All in all an ok purchase. It is worth the bundle if you happen to like Daxter and Family Guy. If you like this color, then you don't have a choice right now anyway since it only comes in a bundle.

4 out of 5 stars

overall very nice September 18, 2007
jed clampett (Novato Ca. United States)
23 out of 36 found this review helpful

After having a DS for almost a year and playing it quite a bit I thought it wouldn't be a bad idea to get the new updated PSP. The DS, nintendo that is, has put out dozens and dozens of titles in the last several months but if you follow the reviews on sites like gamestop and IGN it has been a disappointing run of mediocre games for the most part. maybe this is a blessing in disguise because at 25 or 30 bucks a game too many must have titles could drain alot of bucks. Anyway my reasoning in also getting the PSP is that then I could choose a game every month or 6 weeks or so from the list of both the DS and the PSP and like i said the way the DS has been lately that's even more relevant at the moment.
So I'm really loving the PSP. The graphics are obviously superior to the DS and if you choose the games you buy carefully, which is what matters more actually, the gameplay, you should be more than happy with the purchase. The DS is not known for it's graphics but it is known for the gameplay being better in many cases but lately all bets are off i'd say. With either system though you should be able to come up with several stellar titles if you pick wisely. I know reviews aren't everything but I do use them as a starting point in choosing games. Not so much the reviews here on amazon which are one of my favorite things about this site but the reviews on gamesites that i already mentioned. The problem with amazon reviews for the games is that although they can be of some help often times it's some kid saying how great the sponge bob squarepants game is or someone who just bought monster hunter freedom 2 and thinks it's the best thing ever and sometimes it may be but the opinions are often based on first hand impressions so the game sites are better i think. I've gotten games so far like Burnout legends, Wipeout Pure, Lumines2, Virtua Tennis World Tour and an awesome game that is an import music game called DJ Max portable 2. (check it out on the play asia site for reader reviews)
The daxter game that came with the silver PSP is also great but i haven't had a chance to play it much yet but from what i have it too is a great game.
I guess there's just one thing about the PSP i got that is bugging me. Alot of people say about it being cheaply made and overall I didn't think that; the build quality seems fine but i guess comparing to the older model the plastic is thinner so that's part of it. I do have a minor issue in the workmanship with mine however. I haven't returned it yet because i'm trying to decide if it's too minor to do so but I think i will return it because it is a flaw and keeps irritating me when i hold the PSP and bump into the little glitch i'm talking about. What it is is on the door in the back of the PSP where the UMD goes in, the UMD door. Right on the corner where the letters UMD are etched the door is slightly raised so it's out of plane with the rest of the back. This is where my left index finger bumps into the door being slightly raised from the level of the rest of the back. it's very slight to be sure maybe the thickness of a business card or 2 but like I said my finger bumps into it especially on some games more than others. If I hold the psp and push on the door sure enough there is also play where it just isn't seating fully on that corner. i wonder if anyone else has this almost unnoticeable glitch? I'm not trying to be a perfectionist because if it wasn't on what is essentially a moving part I'd probably let it slide but it's the door for the UMDs and my thumb bumps against the slightly sticking up part.--- I'd also recommend getting a Hori screen protector to keep the screen from getting scratched and then you can wipe it clean without having to worry about that. Some other brands of screen protectors can be terrible and get alot of scratches so get the Hori ones. Overall the new PSP is really awesome; give it a look for the door glitch i found though.

4 out of 5 stars

A slick system... but watch for dead pixels!! September 14, 2007
J. Harvey
19 out of 22 found this review helpful

I bought this package having no previous experience with PSP, having only owned Nintendo portable systems leading all the way back to the original "grey brick" Game Boy. Eventually, the allure of certain games such as Mega Man Powered Up forced my hand, just as many excellent games for the PlayStation 2 led me to buy that system long after I already had a GameCube.

This pack includes a game (Daxter), a 1 GB Memory Stick Duo, and 5 episodes of Family Guy (Family Guy - The Freakin Sweet Collection (UMD Mini for PSP)) for only $30 more than a pack including only the system itself. It's an excellent deal. I haven't played too much of Daxter, but I played Jak and Daxter/Jak II/Jak 3 on PS2, and if the quality is just as high I expect it to be a great game as well. Keep in mind that the game, the UMD video, the memory stick, instructions, a battery and an AC adapter are the ONLY things in the box. Although this PSP model is capable of video out, you have to buy the cable separately: PSP 2000 Component AV Cable. Note also that, when the cable is used, it blows up UMD video to full screen but shows games at their native resolution, 480x272. This means they will be letterboxed on the top and bottom as well as the sides on nearly any screen. This system also has a USB cable output which is not proprietary, as it can be connected to a PC with any cable that has a male mini USB on one side and male standard USB on the other. The system is crippled when connected to a computer, however; you have to select a special option from the main menu to transfer files, after which the screen merely displays "USB mode" and cannot be used to do anything other than access the Memory Stick from a PC, similar to a USB flash drive.

From what I've seen so far, the PSP is an excellent system for things other than games. If you don't have an iPod capable of displaying video, it handles video podcasts and other video in a variety of formats quite well. It also plays music, and you can fit a decent amount of it with the included memory stick. The internet browser is also capable, though it displays fast-paced video or flash, such as Homestar Runner, very slow and choppy.

Gaming is the main focus of the PSP, and games look great. If you've played PlayStation 2, the PSP looks just as good. 3-D is rendered well, though from what I've experienced, slowdown is common when there are a lot of things on the screen at once. Also, the analog stick is terrible. It's not in a good place, and for someone with big hands like me, it causes thumb cramps. Supposedly you can buy a bigger stick to put on top of this one, and I may end up doing so. The other controls are top-notch, however. Loading is typically fast - perhaps faster on the Slim PSP, but I have no basis for comparison - though the CD spin-up noise is fairly loud.

All that said, I come to my biggest gripe. I have bought three of these in a row, and ALL THREE OF THEM have had a dead pixel. Two displayed white on a dark screen, and one won't display red at all (it's black on a red screen, green on a white screen, but indistinguishable otherwise). I will be returning this one today to roll the dice for a fourth time. Sony claims that dead pixels are a common problem with all LCD screens, and you should play with the PSP for a week to make sure it really bothers you before you return it. This is BS! Sure, I'm getting irritated with all these returns, but they can't talk me into buying a damaged system.

For those trying to decide between this and a Nintendo DS Lite Onyx Black, I should note that Nintendo systems seem to be built to much higher standards. They rarely fail (I have accidentally dropped a Gamecube from 6 feet up onto a tile floor, and it wasn't even dented) and their customer service is top-notch. The same thing cannot be said for Sony systems - not only because of the dead pixels but in that numerous PlayStation 2 systems (including mine; I was forced to buy a new one despite having taken excellent care of it) have failed years before they should. The unique stylus input, dual-screen output, and vastly superior game library make the DS, in my opinion, a better system. That said, the DS cannot drive pixels quite as well as the PSP - 3D games look better on the PSP in general - and although Nintendo has produced several DS titles that are not technically games, such as Big Brain Academy, there's not much to the DS without a game inserted and the firmware offers only tiny bits of customization compared to the PSP's customizable colors, wallpapers, and themes. The DS can't play music, the Game Boy Advance Video titles can't compare to the quality of true UMD/DVD video, and although there is an internet browser available separately, it is vastly inferior to the one included in the PSP's firmware. If you don't want to mess with the unique playing style of the DS, and just want a PlayStation 2/music player/video player/internet browser for your back pocket, the PSP is the way to go.

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