Different Types of Sony PSP

PSP-1000

PSP-1000
Otherwise known as the PSP-Phat, the 1000 series was the initial model. It utilized both flash memory and a drive bay for Sony's proprietary UMD format. The 1000 was a fairly weighty unit, and Sony set out to redesign the console to make it slimmer and sleeker.

PSP-2000
The result of the redesign of the PSP-1000 was the PSP-2000, otherwise known as the PSP-Slim. The slim was 33 percent lighter and 19 percent slimmer than the Phat. It also added an TV output and a brighter screen. Finally the system RAM was doubled from 32MB to 64MB. The PSP-Slim was released in 2007.

PSP-3000
In 2008, Sony announced the release of the PSP-3000, otherwise known as the PSP-Brite. Using the same body as the PSP-2000, the Brite offered a much brighter screen with better color fidelity and clarity.

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The PSP was first announced in 2003 at a press conference during the annual E3 Electronics Expo. Rumors had been swirling ever since the death of the SEGA handheld that Sony would be the next logical competitor for Nintendo's wildly popular Game Boy franchise. The system first debuted in Japan in late 2004, and came to U.S. shores in early 2005. It was well received and praised for its cross-media bar, which allowed users to watch movies, listen to music or browse the Internet. The PSP was originally marketed as an all-on-one media device, but it failed to substantially cut into the Nintendo DS' market because of its lack of noteworthy game software. However, the PSP has added several features in recent years, which has helped to bolster it's lagging sales.

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So far there have been three different iterations of the PSP hardware: the "original" PSP, the PSP-2000 (also known as the Slim & Lite) and the PSP-3000. The original PSP is the most basic of the three and features a somewhat chunky design, as well as decreased screen brightness. The PSP 2000 and 3000 are both much smaller, and have slightly brighter screens. The 2000 and 3000 models also included extra features, outlined below.

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All standard PSPs have several standard features: a fully-functional Web browser, Internet radio capabilities, video (MPEG) playback and expandable flash drives. The PSP-2000 and 3000 have brighter screens and can connect to Skype's VoIP service to make telephone calls over Wi-Fi signals. The PSP-3000 has a stronger LCD screen, a built-in microphone and better video-out connectivity.

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The PSP is significant because it is the only handheld device to compete directly with Nintendo in the last ten years. It is also the first handheld gaming device that has media and Internet capability out of the box without additional software requirements.

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Because of the PSP's expandable flash drive, piracy has become a major problem on the device. Although it may seem easy to download a game for your PSP onto a flash drive, doing so is illegal and can result in prosecution.

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