Sony PSP Slim!

[Strider]

PlayStation Portable Slim - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

New hardware features are as follows:

Comes with Firmware 3.60
Faster loading times by storing UMD data in temporary memory.
Internal memory (FLASH) 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. Sony will release a High Capacity Power Kit with a bigger battery cover to fit over the old batteries.
Weight is 33% lighter
Actual PSP is 19% slimmer
A video-out port for displaying on a TV.
Improved responsiveness of d-pad[1] 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."[2]
WiFi switch moved to the top of the console.
New UMD loading tray design.
Removal of the infra-red port, which was ultimately not used on the original PSP.
Speakers repositioned on the front of the PSP near the top of the screen.
Different area to insert Memory Stick.

Anyone gonna offer these?

[SlideandGri]

Apparently they arnt that much thinner, and there isnt that much of a difference, but if you havent got one I recommend you try and get one, they are great!

[Kaiowas]

yea i read they trimmed off about 3mm

too little imho

[Bazza]

It's still 19% though. It looks to be a good model. Is it the same price?

[chigley]

Search these on YouTube.. quite a few good vids

[Bazza]

I'd say the best bit about it is that it's 33% lighter. That's a huge diet as they are quite heavy for a portable console.

[wolf]

Originally Posted by Bazza

they are quite heavy for a portable console.

its just "more to love" lol

[djfonti]

Does anyone find the design of the PSP a little awkward? It's not the best for comfortable hold....

[Kaiowas]

i would agree, i got the hand hold add ons

[sajidibby]

nahhh i think its waaaaaaaaaayyyyy more comfortable to hold than the ds imo

[Snare]

I don't mind the feel etc! Apparently Sony controls etc can cause artheriteus! Whereas Microsoft have anti-arthuritus ones !

[sajidibby]

dont know where you got that one from mate!!

[mattflower]

Originally Posted by Bazza

they are quite heavy for a portable console.

Yeah they weigh a ton

I don't see the major differences, don't know if having more memory will make it much quicker?
Firmware update to make homebrew impossible and a bigger price tag, got mine in the US the day it came out (Was on holiday didn't go there specially )
But I would definatly consider having the new one cos i'm a gadget freak.

I know this will turn into a PSP vs DS debate, so i'll say this. Movie playback and quality of the LCD . . . don't think I need to say anymore

[Strider]

Any networks gonna be offering these?

They're out in 5 days

[Scribbler]

I was due to get a PSP from ConsoleSnatchers but took the money instead as I wanted the new model.

The best thing about it is that it has a video out function so you can watch movies or play games on a HDTV

As for Homebrew... it's only a matter of time

[chigley]

Originally Posted by Scribbler

I was due to get a PSP from ConsoleSnatchers but took the money instead as I wanted the new model.

The best thing about it is that it has a video out function so you can watch movies or play games on a HDTV

As for Homebrew... it's only a matter of time

The video-out will be used by many people for recording gameplay and uploading to YouTube too!

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