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List Price: $169.99
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Rating:  343 reviews
Sales Rank: 22
Platform: Sony Psp
Color: Piano Black
Media: Video Game
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Operating System: Sony PSP
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
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| Customer Reviews:
 Pretty Good September 17, 2007
A. Ma (California)
20 out of 25 found this review helpful
I got it this weekend. The build is solid, I did not find it feeling cheap like some other people were saying. The screen is wonderful. The battern has not been a problem but I charge it whenever I don not play with it. Some people say the UMD drive feels cheap but I found to be solid and I don't think it should be a promblem in term of durability. So far I am pretty happy with the unit, the only complaint is the game library for PSP is pretty weak, considering the success of PS2. If Sony is really serious about PSP, like they say, I believe things should improve in the next year or so.
 Sorely DISAPPOINTED!!! December 25, 2007
Bryan Duggan
20 out of 64 found this review helpful
As far as I'm concerned, this is a downgrade.... I cannot believe the glowing reviews this thing has gotten, here are the OBVIOUS FAULTS:
- Construction is on par with a happy meal toy
- The cheap plastic is scratching already and I've had it 8 hours
- Every single finger print shows up on the shiny cheap plastic and it immediately looks dirty...
- Screen is no longer integrated into the housing so there's a seam that you can put your fingernail in, dust should have no trouble getting in
- No tv out cable included despite being it's biggest new "feature"
- No freakin' headphones, are ya kidding me?!?!?!
I never in a million years thought I'd be so disappointed in an "upgrade". Anyone know where I can buy the old PSP???
BOO SONY!!!
 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.
 Simply Amazing! September 8, 2007
Brok Bunnell (Indianapolis, IN)
16 out of 17 found this review helpful
The new PSP is everything you could ever want in a handheld! I finally got my hands on one after about a month and a half of eager waiting and I am ready to review!
Pros:
+33% Lighter than the last psp: This feature is really good and is actually very noticible. With the old PSP (that my brother purchased awhile back) my wrist actually would get tired after while because it was a little clunky. But this was not the case this time around. I've played daxter 50% through the game, and I havn't had any problems. It's the perfect wieght, and you will notice it right out of the box!
+19% Slimmer: The humps on the back of the old psp were not bad, but the straight back of the new one is phenomenal! It feels so comfortable in your hand it's rediculous! Not a much needed change, but a very appreciated one.
+New UMD Bay: The new UMD Bay is very nice! Alot of people feel that it's really cheap, but I like it way better! It's much less complex than the other, which is very good! With the other one, I actually messed up one of my brothers games trying to get it in there.
+Faster Loading Times: The faster times are not a dramatic improvement, but you can most definately tell! Two games with probably the worst loading times on PSP are Mortal Kombat Unchained and GTA: Vice City Stories. Both games still have an undesirble amount of loading in the actual game itself, but the added flash memory makes it much less painful. I actually have time to enjoy those games now! And yes, 5 seconds does make a difference!
+Video Out: Very nice feature! I went ahead and bought the cables with a gift card I had to target, and I was very pleased. I think it's pretty cool to hook it up and play daxter on your tv, and watch family guy as well! I had fun with that!
+Better D-pad and Analog Nub: You can tell that the D-pad and analog nub are way more responsive! I was very impressed when I was playing my mortal kombat game. It was much more responsive than the last PSP.
+Battery Life: I can tell a difference in battery life. It seems like this thing last forever. I've had it since Thursday(9/6/07) and I've only charged it once!
+Package Contents: It comes with one of the greatest PSP games, and probably the most funniest show on the planet! It also comes with a 1gb memory stick, which is a very good improvement over the 32 MB. This value would definately be $240 sold sepertately. So this bundle saves you a good 40 bucks! Which is gas money for me! :)
Cons:
-Glossy Finish: After awhile it gets really annoying, especially if your hands start to sweat. It makes the psp look extremely nice, don't get me wrong, but I much rather prefer comfort over looks. And the glossy finish isn't a real winner with me, but it will do!
-Daxter and Family guy Packaging: I was kind of upset that daxter and family guy came in cheap cardboard cut out packages. I would have liked the real case, so it would fit in my collection better, but I guess this will do for now.
-No wrist strap/Ear Buds: I wasn't very dissapointed that it didn't come with a wrist strap or earbuds because I have my own, but It is kind of sad because it came with the last PSP. I hope sony will start packing them in the future.
Other than those 3 little Cons the new PSP really delivers! If you already have a psp, there is seriously no need to update. The features are not worth buying an entire new one. But if you have never bought one, like me, and you are planning on buying one, buy this one for sure!
Big improvements come in small sizes September 14, 2007
Gadgester (New York)
14 out of 17 found this review helpful
Got my new ice silver PSP Slim (aka "PSP 2000", model PSP-2001) 3 days ago and I absolutely love it. The 30% lighter weight vis-a-vis the original PSP makes holding it so much easier and comfier. I used to need a case/comfort grip (PSP Comfort Grips Black) to use the old PSP -- BTW, the case/comfort grip/screen protect/stand 4-in-1 product in that link still works for the PSP slim! -- to use the PSP but with the new slim version I can hold it comfortably.
The other big improvement is in UMD loading time. It's noticeably much faster than before, making watching UMD movies much easier. BTW, this is achieved through caching on the MemoryStick, so if you don't have a MemoryStick in the PSP slim, you won't notice this speed-up.
Sony also bumped the internal memory from 32MB to 64MB. Maybe this will help game-loading times, but early reports indicate the extra memory will mainly used for improved texture rendering. We shall see if any software improvement will come out.
The screen also seems brighter than the original PSP's, and mine doesn't have any dead pixels. (My old PSP's LCD had 3 dead pixels, including a fairly bright green one.)
Another new feature is the ability to output video (movies and games!) to an external TV, via an optional component AV or composite AV cable. I just ordered the $20 PSP 2000 Component AV Cable and really look forward to watching my collection of UMD and MemoryStick movies on my HDTV.
Otherwise, it's pretty much the same as the original PSP: same screen size and resolution, control layout, etc. Not a bad thing since it takes no time at all to get acquainted with this baby. The wi-fi button is now located on the top, and Sony took away the rarely-used IR window.
One thing, though, is this Daxter pack does not come with headphones or the wired remote control, and you cannot use the wired control for the original PSP ("PSP-1000") in this new PSP ("PSP-2000").
In short, I think the lighter weight and faster UMD loading time make this a totally worthy upgrade for those of us really into our PSPs. For casual PSP owners, though, this is probably not all that interesting; the original PSP should be good enough for casual use. Those looking to get into PSP gaming should definitely get the new PSP Slim / PSP 2000.
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