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PSP Slim & Lite
File:PSP-Slim-and-Lite.jpg
ManufacturerSony Computer Entertainment
TypeHandheld game console
GenerationSeventh generation era
LifespanEU September 5, 2007

NA September 6, 2007[1]

KR September 7, 2007
MediaUMD
CPUMIPS R4000-based; clocked from 1 to 333 MHz
StorageMemory Stick PRO Duo
ConnectivityWi-Fi (802.11b)
Best-selling gameStar Wars Battlefront 2
PredecessorPlaystation Portable (Model PSP-1XXX)

At E3 2007, Sony released information about a new version of the PlayStation Portable, known as the PSP Slim & Lite.[2][3] The new PSP is 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).

It was released on September 5 in Europe, on September 6, 2007 in US and the day after the US launch in Korea.

Features and Changes

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The PSP Slim & Lite comes pre-installed with the "Cookies" theme, which includes additional backgrounds.[4]

The PSP Slim & Light offers a 33% lighter and 5mm thinner system. Internal changes to achieve this involved include removal of a metal chasis (used to reduce damage), improved WLAN modules and Micro-controller, and an thinner and much lighter LCD display. [5]

Although dubbed "PSP Slim and Light", the PSP-2000 range offers a lot of other tweaks and improvements from the older generation. To target the original PSP generation's poor load times when in UMD games[6], a "temporary memory" was implemented in order to speed up load times. [7]

Further to this, the internal memory (RAM and FlashROM) was doubled to 64MB to improve load times and accommodate for an improvement in the web browser's performance.

The system was also made more efficient in terms of power usage - due to the fact that less space was available for a battery in order to keep a slim size. Despite this, battery life of PSP slim batteries is approximately half of original generation batteries - with approximately 3-6 hours of game playback, versus 8-10 hours in the original generation. However, the PSP Slim & Light is backwards compatible with older batteries to allow for extended battery life.

Amongst these, other minor changes were made. The PSP Slim & Light has a new enamel coated finish to prevent scratches and smudges. The serial port was also modified in order to accommodate a new video-out feature (while rendering older PSP remote controls incompatible). The D-Pad was also modified in response to poor performance[8] - the d-pad was raised[9] and buttons offer improved responsiveness, 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."[10].

A new UMD loading tray design was introduced to be more efficient in terms of size, while the Wi-Fi switch was moved to the top of the console and Memory Stick slot moved to the upper left. The speakers were repositioned on the front of the PSP near the top of the screen. The rather obsoleted infra-red port was also removed - which offered no use to the original PSP generation other than in homebrew applications. The analog stick was also redesigned to be more flexible.

A "1Seg" tuner (model PSP-S310) peripheral, designed specifically for the PSP Slim & Lite model, was released in Japan on September 20, 2007.[11]

Pricing

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, in New Zealand the PSP Slim retails for a price of NZ$299.95. Production of the original PSP has already been halted.

Retail configurations

The initial North American PSP release was the Ice Silver Daxter Entertainment Pack at $199.99 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)[12] [13]

Europe will get black and silver models and the 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. The white models will be released on October 11th.

Release dates

PSP Slim & Lite menu

The PSP Slim & Lite was released in Hong Kong and Singapore on August 30 2007. In New Zealand the PSP Slim was released on September 14. In North America the Ice Silver Daxter Pack was released on September 5th. The Piano Black Core Pack will be released on October 1 and the Star Wars Ceramic White on October 9 2007.[14]. For the Japanese market, a special "FINAL FANTASY VII 10th Anniversary" edition was released on September 13 bundled with the release of the game Final Fantasy VII: Crisis Core, limited in quantities to 77,777 units. The normal edition will be released on September 20 in Japan. At September 2007, SCEE announced 2 more colors for the Slim PSP, a Simpsons PSP, and a Spider-Man PSP. Both will come with their movie games, and the Spider-Man pack will come with Spider-Man 3 movie UMD.

Release(d) dates are as follow:

TV output

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PSP XMB on TV via output adapter.

Sony has added a TV output for the PSP Slim available through Firmware 3.60. 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. To achieve TV output on the Slim model, Composite, S-Video, Component and D-Terminal cables are sold separately by Sony. Only the component or D-Terminal cables are able to output games on a TV (Progressive Scan Enabled TV only). The maximum resolution through TV output is 640x480 pixels.

Homebrew

Main article: PlayStation Portable homebrew

Previous downgraders, homebrew enablers, and other exploits will not be able to run on the new PSP's Firmware which is 3.60[15]. Initial tests found out that "Pandora's Battery" exploit is incompatible[16] as well as the Undiluted Platinum modification chip which will not be able to be installed because of the new motherboard layout.

Custom firmware 3.60 M33 was released on September 10, 2007 for the PSP Slim by Team M33. 3.60 M33 for PSP Slim has all the features of 3.52 M33, except the 1.50 kernel support, due to the older kernel being incompatible with the new hardware. All homebrew is executed under the 3.60 kernel. As a result, some homebrew coded specifically for the 1.50 kernel is incompatible with 3.60 M33. Installation of 3.60 M33 requires a second, homebrew-compatible PSP, as it uses a modification of the "Pandora's Battery" exploit.

PSP Firmware version 3.60 is now obsolete and is only a version shipped with the Slim model. On September 12, PSP firmware 3.71 was released for both Slim and Original.

References

  1. ^ "PSP Slim Hands on". ubergizmo.com. Retrieved 2007-08-22. {{cite web}}: line feed character in |title= at position 16 (help)
  2. ^ http://uk.playstation.com/psp/news/articles/detail/item75996/
  3. ^ http://www.famitsu.com/game/news/2007/08/08/h-103_76465_4807.jpg.jpg
  4. ^ http://www.us.playstation.com/psp/downloads/systemupdate/PSP_370_update.html#custom_theme
  5. ^ http://techon.nikkeibp.co.jp/english/NEWS_EN/20070918/139264/
  6. ^ http://uk.gamespot.com/features/6159832/p-2.html
  7. ^ http://pspupdates.qj.net/Another-reason-for-an-upgrade-PSP-vs-PSP-Slim-loading-times-video/pg/49/aid/102577
  8. ^ http://uk.psp.ign.com/articles/673/673821p1.html
  9. ^ "Hands on with PSP Slim". pocketgamer.co.uk. Retrieved 2007-07-22.
  10. ^ "E3 07: Redesigned Sony PSP Hands-On". gamespot.com. Retrieved 2007-07-22.
  11. ^ ""Slimmer and Lighter" New PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) Comes In Six Color Variations To The Japanese Marlet" (Press release). Sony Computer Entertainment. July 17, 2007. Retrieved 2007-09-22. {{cite press release}}: Check date values in: |date= (help); line feed character in |title= at position 22 (help)
  12. ^ http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/11/sonys-new-psp-is-slimmer-includes-video-output
  13. ^ http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/breaking/new-psp-slim-coming-september-kinda-looks-the-same-277336.php
  14. ^ "PSP Slim Hands on". ubergizmo.com. Retrieved 2007-08-22. {{cite web}}: line feed character in |title= at position 16 (help)
  15. ^ http://pspupdates.qj.net/0okm-to-disassemble-newly-purchased-PSP-Slim-and-Lite/pg/49/aid/101276
  16. ^ http://www.maxconsole.net/?mode=news&newsid=20148

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