Official Details, North American Release For PSP 3000

[Eviltaco64]

via Kotaku



Sony Computer Entertainment America has released further information on the new model of the PSP, officially known as the PSP 3000, including when you'll be able to get it stateside. The PSP 3000 model will be available in North America this October, shipping with the previously announced Ratchet & Clank Size Matters entertainment pack, the same one announced at E3 2008.

SCEA officially describes the PSP 3000's new LCD screen as having "a wider color gamut and higher contrast ratio to deliver deeper, more vibrant colors, as well as anti-reflection technology so you can see the screen more clearly when playing outdoors."

As rumored, the PSP 3000 also ships with a smaller metal ring on the back. Picture proof after the jump.



Even the stroke has been slimmed!

SCEA will ship the standalone "Core Pack" version of the PSP 3000 "later this year" for $169.99. Official press release follows.

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[JKKDARK]

More and more models, Sony is acting like Nintendo.

[Buddy4point0]

It looks cool but there wasn't much reason to making a new PSP except to stop piracy, which also stops homebrew, which is one of the main reasons the PSP sells.

[Veskgar]

I would hope the people are are fans and still active in the PSP homebrew scene look to this new model with encouragement. Because maybe then, devs would be more willing to try to open it up to homebrew. The better screen and built in mic make it well worth it in my opinion.

Also, how it seems to be indented where the D-Pad and face buttons are could make playing some games more enjoyable.