PSP-3000

Yes, its the 3rd installment of the PSP system, The PSP-3000 will retain the 64MB RAM and 333 MHz MIPS R4000 (32-bit) CPU for faster load times. The main difference is the integrated microphone, so a headset will not be required for voice chat. Furthermore, it will be possible to play PSP games on Non-Progressive scan televisions. Another change will be a non-reflective screen so players will be able to play in brightly lit places without glare. The improved screen will also have greater contrast than the old one. The start and select buttons have changed form half-circles to ovals. Also, notice in the picture of the PSP-3000 above that the home button is now a "PS Button."

Bundles

The PSP-3000 will come in two bundles in North America. One includes a Mystic Silver PSP-3000, Ratchet & Clank: Size Matters, the National Treasure 2: Book of Secrets UMDMemory Stick Pro Duo and a voucher for a PS Store download of Echochrome. The PSP 4GB Memory Entertainment Pack includes a Piano Black PSP-3000, one 4GB Memory Stick Pro Duo, and a PS Store voucher for Everyday Shooter. According to Sony, a core pack will also retail later in 2008. In Europe the console will be released in eight different bundles. It will retail for 199 Euros in the Eurozone and £149 in the UK. movie, a 1GB

Release

The PSP-3000 will be released in the US on October 14, 2008 ($199.99 for the bundles and $169.99 for the core, which will be released later on), in Europe on October 15, 2008, and in Australia on October 16, 2008 for AU$299.95.