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== Pricing and hardware ==
== Pricing and hardware ==
The announced price is set at $169.99 for the Core Pack and $199.99 for the newer PSP entertainment packages. The original version of the PSP is also set to be priced at $169.99, until they are sold out, although some stores may lower the price as a clearout sale to try and sell all of their PSP systems more rapidly. The PSP Slim will sell for EUR 169.99, and the two special limited edition ones cost EUR 199.99. Production of the original design is already halted, and by the time the new design launches (according to Sony's speculations), the older designs should be sold out. In a demo video of the new device from E3, the slim PSP was seen to be running firmware version 3.60, which was not available for the standard PSP. This fueled speculation that the 3.60 firmware update might include features talked about at [[E3]], such as a [[DLNA]] client.
The announced price is set at $169.99 for the Core Pack and $199.99 for the newer PSP entertainment packages. The original version of the PSP is also set to be priced at $169.99, until they are sold out, although some stores may lower the price as a clearout sale to try and sell all of their PSP systems more rapidly. The PSP Slim will sell for EUR 169.99, and the two special limited edition ones cost EUR 199.99. Production of the original design is already halted, and by the time the new design launches (according to Sony's speculations), the older designs should be sold out. In a demo video of the new device from E3, the slim PSP was seen to be running firmware version 3.60, which was not available for the standard PSP. This fueled speculation that the 3.60 firmware update might include features talked about at [[E3]], such as a [[DLNA]] client.
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==Colors and bundles==
==Colors and bundles==

Revision as of 14:34, 7 September 2007

File:PSP-Slim-and-Lite.jpg
The silver version of the new PSP Slim & Lite

At E3 2007, Sony released information about a new version of the PlayStation Portable, known as the PSP Slim & Lite.[1][2] The new PSP will be 33% lighter (reduced to 189 grams from 280 grams) and 19% slimmer than the original PSP system. The model numbers have changed to PSP-2000, following the previous region-based numbering scheme (cf. the PSP-1000 numbering scheme of the "old" PSP model).

Redesign specifications

New hardware features are as follows:

  • Better Wi-Fi conection.
  • Faster loading times by storing UMD data in temporary memory.
  • Internal memory (RAM) increase from 32 MB to 64 MB.
  • Improved battery life due to lower power consumption, and battery recharge over the USB data connection. However the old, higher-capacity PSP battery will still be compatible and using it will give an increased battery life, but the battery cover will not close when using the old battery due to the larger size.
  • Weight has been reduced by 33%.
  • Unit is 19% narrower (slimmer) in thickness.
  • A video-out port for displaying on a TV.
  • Improved responsiveness of d-pad[3] and buttons, confirmed in the GameSpot "hands-on" review: "several GameSpot editors have noticed that the d-pad and buttons on the new PSP provide a little more tactile feedback for a better overall feel."[4]
  • Wi-Fi switch moved to the top of the console.
  • New UMD loading tray design.
  • Removal of the infra-red port.
  • Speakers repositioned on the front of the PSP near the top of the screen.
  • Memory Stick slot has been relocated.

Pricing and hardware

The announced price is set at $169.99 for the Core Pack and $199.99 for the newer PSP entertainment packages. The original version of the PSP is also set to be priced at $169.99, until they are sold out, although some stores may lower the price as a clearout sale to try and sell all of their PSP systems more rapidly. The PSP Slim will sell for EUR 169.99, and the two special limited edition ones cost EUR 199.99. Production of the original design is already halted, and by the time the new design launches (according to Sony's speculations), the older designs should be sold out. In a demo video of the new device from E3, the slim PSP was seen to be running firmware version 3.60, which was not available for the standard PSP. This fueled speculation that the 3.60 firmware update might include features talked about at E3, such as a DLNA client. and clint is gay

Colors and bundles

The initial North American PSP release will include the colors Piano Black and Ice Silver. The Piano Black version is currently set to be priced at $169.99. The Ice Silver PSP will come in an entertainment packet including the game Daxter, a 1 GB Memory Stick, and the UMD movie, Family Guy Freakin' Sweet Collection. About one month later, Sony plans to release a special Ceramic White Star Wars edition PSP which has a silkscreen picture of Darth Vader on the back. It will come with the game Star Wars Battlefront: Renegade Squadron. Both the Ice Silver and Ceramic White PSPs are set to be priced at $199.99. Sony will release the colors Rose Pink, Lavender Purple, and Felicia Blue in Japan at launch. A special "FINAL FANTASY VII 10th Anniversary" Edition will be released a week before launch, limited to 77,777 units. The package includes a silver color unit with Final Fantasy pictures at the back, an original Final Fantasy sword-shaped strap. (Some shops will also provide a special ear-phone for pre-orders)[5] [6]

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Sony has put in 16 extra backgrounds in the PSP Slim, bringing the total to 28 backgrounds.

Europe will get black, silver and white models and two special limited edition colors available as a bundle: Simpsons-themed yellow bundle and the red and black Spider-Man bundle. At the moment, U.K are pre-ordering the slim & Lite PSP for £129.99.

Release dates

The PSP Slim & Lite was released in Hong Kong on August 30 2007. In North America, the Piano Black Core Pack will be released on September 10, the Ice Silver Daxter Pack on September 5, and the Star Wars Ceramic White on October 9 2007.[7]. For the Japanese market, a special "FINAL FANTASY VII 10th Anniversary" edition, will be released on September 20, 2007. Numerous websites have been stating a September 13 release in Australia and a September 14 release in New Zealand and UK. Although

The PSP Slim & Lite has still not been released in many major electronic stores in Italy for instance Media World the PSP Slim & Lite will hit the shelves in the middle of September. The date is still unknown. The cause of this late arrival could be the store waiting for advertisements or sony postponed the stockings of the highly anticipated PSP Slim & Lite for unknown reasons, which left many gamers disappointed and angry at the promise of a September 14th arrival.

TV output

Sony has added a TV output for the PSP Slim available through PSP Firmware 3.60. Price for the TV output device hasn't been confirmed yet. The PSP can output standard resolution (4:3), and widescreen (16:9). It also offers a screensaver if the PSP is inactive for a set amount of time. It is able to output games, videos, and other media. The component or D-link cable is needed for viewing games on a TV (Progressive Scan Enabled TV only).

File:PSPonTV.jpg
PSP XMB on TV via output adapter.

Video Output Component, composite, S-Video (cables sold separately) Maximum resolution (external) 640x480pixels

Homebrew

Current downgraders, homebrew enablers, and other exploits will not be able to run on the new PSP's Firmware which is 3.60[8], early tests find out that the current "Pandora's Battery" exploit is incompatible.[9] The Undiluted Platinum modification chip also will not be able to be installed because of the new motherboard layout.

References

  1. ^ http://uk.playstation.com/psp/news/articles/detail/item75996/
  2. ^ http://www.famitsu.com/game/news/2007/08/08/h-103_76465_4807.jpg.jpg
  3. ^ "Hands on with PSP Slim". pocketgamer.co.uk. Retrieved 2007-07-22.
  4. ^ "E3 07: Redesigned Sony PSP Hands-On". gamespot.com. Retrieved 2007-07-22.
  5. ^ http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/11/sonys-new-psp-is-slimmer-includes-video-output
  6. ^ http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/breaking/new-psp-slim-coming-september-kinda-looks-the-same-277336.php
  7. ^ "PSP Slim Hands on". ubergizmo.com. Retrieved 2007-08-22. {{cite web}}: line feed character in |title= at position 16 (help)
  8. ^ http://pspupdates.qj.net/0okm-to-disassemble-newly-purchased-PSP-Slim-and-Lite/pg/49/aid/101276
  9. ^ http://www.maxconsole.net/?mode=news&newsid=20148

External links

Official websites

Other links

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