Play Station Portable is the device that makes more and more teenagers and adults around the world happy. Many people know the most powerful brand of game consoles, Sony PlayStation. This company has long established itself as one of the leaders among manufacturers of game consoles. Today we will talk about a separate product of this office, namely the PSP. So:
Which PSP is better?
In order to make a choice, you need to have information. The information that we are about to present to you is very useful if you do not want to make a mistake in choosing your console. To begin with, we consider it necessary to understand the various versions of the console.
The main package of the PSP is the Base Pack. Remember that after purchasing this product, you will not only have a game console in your hands, but also a whole pocket computer. The console can even be connected to PS3. In order to expand the capabilities of the PSP, a huge variety of software and add-ons have been developed. For example, you can use your PSP as a GPS navigator by purchasing a special GPS module. When buying a console in this configuration, you will receive the console itself, a battery and an adapter.
Giga Pack - here is another complete set of this wonderful product. This includes the set-top box itself, battery, adapter, 1 GB memory card, microfiber cloth for cleaning the screen of the device, hand strap, headphones with remote control, mini-USB cable for connecting to a computer, a case for the device, as well as a demo disk . Here is the best PSP to buy.
And the last bundle that can be found on the Russian market is the PSP Value Pack. This includes everything the same as in the Giga Pack, except for the mini-USB cable, and the memory card is only 32 MB.
Well, now it's time to deal with the various models of PSP. This information will help you make the right choice. Let's start in order:
- PlayStation Portable Slim&Lite. The console is equipped with a wireless Wi-fi module, which is designed not only for accessing the Internet, but also for playing together. The amount of built-in memory is 64 MB. Great display brightness. You can charge your set-top box using USB. A special feature of all PSP models, starting with this one, is that data is cached from disk to the console's memory. This greatly increases the loading speed of game resources. This model no longer has an infrared port, which has been replaced by a WLAN switch. Stereo speakers are located on the front panel at the top. The disc slot is opened manually, as the PSP Slim has become much thinner than its predecessor. There is no difference, in this case, which firmware is better for PSP. Any will do.
- PlayStation Portable 3000. This is the next model after the PSP Slim. Some characteristics of the console have been changed. A microphone was added to the model, after which it became possible to fully communicate on Skype. The new display is designed in such a way that picture clarity and color reproduction far exceeds its predecessor. Not surprisingly, this model is slightly more expensive than the PSP Slim.
- PSP Go. This model stands apart in the entire range of consoles. An interesting and unusual design makes the buyer pay attention to this particular model. The prefix is made in the form of a slider. Bluetooth wireless technology is now available. This model is the lightest on the market today. There is no disk drive, but now the internal memory of the set-top box is no less than 16 GB. Games can be downloaded directly from the PlayStation Store. Thus, these PSP versions are flashed less frequently. That firmware for PSP is the best that can run any free toy! But such a firmware has not yet been invented ...
- PSP Street. A model that was created as an economy option. The sales zones of such a set-top box are Europe and Russia. It costs only 100 euros (for comparison, the PSP Go will cost the gamer 250 euros). The console has characteristics that allow the user to play, but nothing more. Even Wi-fi is not provided in this case.
Now, dear reader, you can make the right choice and understand which PSP is the best. Remember, do not chase the high price, as high-priced products will not always meet your needs.
Sony PSP is a multimedia entertainment platform that combines the most interesting features.
First of all, this platform is intended, of course, for games. When picking up this gadget for the first time, the first thing that catches your eye is the console control keys. There is a standard crosshair, and an analog mini-joystick and side toggle buttons. There are a lot of games for this console - both cross-platform and ported from Sony Playstation 2. There is also a sufficient number of exclusive toys for which the console is so appreciated by gamers. The game content itself is transferred on special UMD disks, and it is possible to download various content from the Internet. There are some models of this console that lack the ability to read UMD discs to reduce the size. For such models, only Internet content is available.
Aside from games, the PSP does an excellent job of playing video, but the regular video player is limited to its own format. In this case, there are a huge number of third-party free players. It also supports listening to music in very good quality, but the volume is relatively low. A bonus is a regular photo viewer, which in the new version of the software is able to show pictures while playing music.
Also for this console there is a set of all sorts of interesting lotions, such as a front camera or a GPS navigator. Well, in general, of course, the most interesting feature is the joint network game anywhere using Wi-Fi, as well as the ability to play the same game together, even if only one player has it. This console will be able to package and distribute the minimum required content for online play to other participants. However, there are models that do not have this feature.
What is the difference between different versions of Sony PSP?
The lineup of this console also exists. Over the years of its existence, the manufacturer has analyzed the needs of customers and interpreted new versions of consoles to suit their needs, thereby making a line of models for this product. Although the functionality of the console has not changed, since all games, videos and music work on all consoles, some innovations have appeared. Also, any model of this console has a regional difference. Learn more from a brief overview of the models.
1) PSP 1000 Fat. The very first model. It received its popular name "Fat" (Thick) due to the fact that it is the heaviest and most voluminous version of this console, but not without advantages. This is the only version of the console that has an infrared port for remote control and a full capacity battery. In the following models, the battery is reduced for lighter construction. Also in the design of this model there is a metal frame, which increases the weight of the console, but adds to its reliability in case of a fall. The prefix was sold in all possible color variations, from classic black to red and metallic blue. The device was charged only at the expense of the adapter, since the console did not support USB charging at that time.
2) PSP 2000 Slim and lite. The second version of the console, the most important distinguishing feature of which is a significant reduction in the size and weight of the device. Also in this model, the speakers and display have been improved - the sound has become more pleasant and the image is clearer. To save space, the battery had to be shrunk, which reduced the console's run time by 1.5 hours. Another important change was the ability to connect the console to a TV via a component output, which allows the user to play on the big screen and even watch movies. In addition, this console model received an increased amount of RAM and space for the firmware (it was 32, it became 64 MB), but the increase in RAM is used only to speed up the loading of games from the UMD drive. Also, this model has the ability to charge from USB.
3) PSP 3000 Slim and lite. This model is the successor of the previous one and retained all the improvements. However, this console does not have strong differences from the previous model. In this version, the developers added a built-in microphone, as well as redesigned the display matrix. Now the display has become brighter and more juicy, color reproduction and contrast have increased significantly, but this innovation has increased the distance between pixels. Because of this, sometimes there are unpleasant sensations during the game, reminiscent of dark waves, but the developer claims that this is not a defect, but a technological feature of the new matrix. Also in this model, the design has been slightly changed. .
4) PSP GO. This model is, rather, not a development, but a branch of the console. PSP GO is made in the form of a slider with a built-in battery. Now the console sent even less and easier, due to the loss of the UMD drive, the lack of which compensates for 16 gigabytes of internal memory. Games for this console can only be purchased via the Internet using payment systems or Visa cards. Bluetooth has been added as additional interfaces to the console. This version of the console has not received proper distribution on the market and is currently out of production.
5) PSP E-1000 Street. This is the most budget model of all. In essence, the design is inherited from the PSP 1000 "Fat", but the console panel has become matte. By weight, it is heavier than the previous ones, but lighter than the very first version. To reduce the cost of the set-top box, the developers removed the stereo speakers, replacing them with one, as well as a video output. The battery is built into the console, just like the PSP GO, but the PSP E-1000 Street does not have a Wi-Fi module, which makes it impossible to play together. However, with all this, the console received a very affordable price. .
All console models have a difference in the last digit. For example, there are PSP 3008 and PSP 3004. What is their difference? Everything is very simple! The last digit indicates the region for which the console is intended. Below is a list of regions, where "X" means a specific set-top box model.
- PSP-X000 - Japan
- PSP-X001 - USA
- PSP-X002 - Australia, New Zealand
- PSP-X003 - United Kingdom
- PSP-X004 - Europe, Middle East, Africa
- PSP-X005 - Republic of Korea
- PSP-X006 - Hong Kong, Singapore
- PSP-X007 - Taiwan
- PSP-X008 - Russia
- PSP-X009 - China
In our country, modifications of PSP-X004 and PSP-X008 are common. PSP-X008 are certified by RosTest, have an official guarantee, which is why they cost a little more. And PSP-X004 brought from Europe or from the Middle East end up on our shelves without certification, which makes their price more attractive.
We want to add that there is a next generation of consoles, which has a radically different platform, so there is a separate article about it. If you have read the article, but you can not figure it out on your own - call us, we will help you!
update: The PSP 3008 is no longer in production. The PSP localization line has been reduced due to the release of the new PS Vita and PSP Street. In Russia, now you can buy only PSP 3004 or PSP 3006.
What games are available for the Sony PSP?
For the PSP, there are a huge number of games in almost all known genres. For the most part, PSP games are the same as Playstation 2 games, and even PC games like Need for Speed. However, there are a large number of remakes (updated games), such as Tekken 5: Dark Resurrection and Tony Hawk Undergraund 2 Remix, as well as an impressive number of exclusives, such as the Daxter of the entire line of Metal Gear Solid Portable games. Game content for this console has in its arsenal a huge number of RPGs, simulators, action games and shooters, arcades and logic games. Also in PSP games, developers pay great attention to games for the smallest, and more and more interesting and beautiful toys appear with an age limit of +3 on the box. In general, the amount of game content will not leave indifferent both an experienced gamer and a beginner who picks up a console for the first time.
Can PSP be played by multiple players?
Yes, you can, on all consoles, with the exception of the PSP E-1000 street, as it does not have a Wi-Fi module. Moreover, for the basic joint game, a licensed copy is not necessarily required for all participants in the gameplay. Many games can transfer the essentials for a network game to other consoles in multiplayer mode, due to which 4, 8, and sometimes even 16 players can play one copy of the game.
How to properly charge your PSP?
Sony PSP charges like any other device with a Li-ion battery. A new set-top box should be charged immediately after purchase until it is fully charged. After that, the first 5-7 times the set-top box should be charged in the same way, but only after the battery is completely discharged. Such operation extends the life of any Li-ion battery. Based on their features, most set-top boxes support charging from USB, but this takes much more time than in the case of a network adapter.
Can a PSP be connected to a TV?
Yes, you can, but not all models. You won't be able to do this with the very first PSP 1000 "Fat" model, as well as with the PSP E-1000 street, as they don't have a video output. For everyone else, this is possible with a special component cable, which is not always included in the package, and is sold as a separate accessory.
What kind of memory card does the PSP support and what is it for?
The Sony PSP only works with short format Memory Stick cards (length 31mm). Long memory cards will also work, however, a fragment of it will stick out of the compartment.
For this console, a memory card was originally vital to save the gameplay. As the size of memory cards has grown, so have the ability to listen to music and watch movies. It is also possible to record games downloaded via the Internet on a memory card.
How to determine the authenticity of a memory card?
It's no secret that memory cards are also counterfeited. Counterfeit memory cards are characterized by slower performance, as well as low durability. To determine the authenticity of memory cards, Sony distributes a special device for free, although not every seller can get it, let alone buyers. The set-top boxes themselves also have a built-in verification tool: the memory card must be identified in its properties. If the memory card is fake, the tool will not recognize it. But in order to make life easier for customers and for ourselves, we went the other way - we changed suppliers to those who are guaranteed original memory cards. As a result, we guarantee that absolutely all Memory Stick memory cards purchased from us are original Sony products.
What is firmware, and what are they?
Firmware refers to the main software of the console. To be more precise, the firmware is the Sony PSP operating system. Firmware comes in different versions, but the higher the value of the firmware version, the more modern the firmware. During the update, bugs are fixed, if any, and new features are added. Also, newer versions increase protection against installing custom (modified) firmware. The modified firmware itself, such as M-33, allows you to run any games downloaded from the network from free sites. However, they are not so easy to install, and not on all versions of the original firmware. PSPs initially come with different firmware versions, but if the version is too high, custom installation will not be possible. There are also hardware restrictions on installing custom firmware, on the basis of which it is fair that on more recent models of the set-top box, installing custom is also impossible. In this case, there are a large number of custom firmware emulators that run like a game from most versions of the original firmware. A running emulator also allows you to play any games downloaded from free sites.
Over a decade, Sony has released many variations of its portable console, the PlayStation Portable, which is so loved by gaming fans. Undoubtedly, the development of smartphones and the mobile gaming industry has significantly affected the decline in sales of portable set-top boxes. Despite the high sales of the PSP Vita, the latest generation of portable game consoles, models such as "3008" or "go" are still popular among Russian gamers who cannot imagine their life without games. By the way, the PSP-3008 model is a localized Russian-language version of the PSP-3000, designed for Japan. Thus, the 3008 and 3000 models are identical, which is not the difference with the PSP go, which is a completely new device in terms of generational change. As a matter of fact, the “go-model” is a kind of offshoot from the series, since it is quite natural to consider the PSP Vita the heir to the 3000th model.
PlayStation Portable 3000 is a Japanese-made console released by Sony on October 14, 2008. For the first time, the 3000th model was presented to the public in August of the same year at the GC 2008 event. The PSP-3000 console is a monoblock design with a UMD drive. In the center of the game console is a display, along the edges of which there are blocks of control and action keys.
PlayStation Portable 3000
PSP go- the penultimate model of the portable console, which is fundamentally different from the previous generation. In fact, the PSP go, announced at E3 in June 2009, was supposed to replace the PSP-3000, but, realizing the futility of their offspring, the developers of the "go" model closed the project and released an updated version of the "3000" under the new name E1000. PSP go is a classic two-part slider. On the top of the slider there is a display, and on the bottom there is an analog joystick and control buttons. Sony used a similar design in its Xperia Play smartphone.
PSP go Thus, the main difference between the PSP-3000 and the PSP go is the console form factor. But apart from this, both portable set-top boxes have many differences, ranging from the size of the display and set-top box to the presence of built-in memory and a UMD slot.
Comparison
The first generations of PSP consoles were content with a UMD drive. In fact, he was the only "loader" of games for the console. In PSP go, the developers removed the UMD slot, which led to an increase in the autonomy of the console and a decrease in its weight. So, the length of the "go" model was reduced by 41 mm due to the fact that the navigation keys were moved to the bottom of the slider. Weight has also dropped to 158 grams (PSP-3000 - 189 grams).
The lack of a drive affected the internal memory of the device. The PSP go has 16 gigabytes of internal memory, while the 3000th model had only 64 MB, and that was intended for system firmware. It is these 16 GB that are supposed to be used for games downloaded from the PlayStation Network service.
Another noticeable difference between one model and another is the size of the display. While the PSP-3000, like its predecessors, uses a 4.3-inch display with a resolution of 480 x 272 pixels, the PSP go has a 3.8-inch screen with the same resolution.
As for hardware, both consoles have the same platform: Sony CXD1876 CPU multimedia processor, built on a 32-bit MIPS R4000 core with a clock frequency of 333 MHz, 64 MB of DDR SDRAM RAM. The PSP-3000 uses MS Pro Duo memory cards to increase memory capacity, while the PSP go uses the more compact MS micro (M2) cards.
The size of the consoles naturally affected the volume of the battery. So, in a large 3000th model, a 1200 mAh battery is installed, and in a more compact PSP go, a 930 mAh battery is installed. But due to the lack of a UMD drive and the cost of reading a disk, the consoles run the same time - 6 hours.
In addition, the long-awaited Bluetooth has appeared in PSP go, with which you can connect a headset or wireless headphones, as well as transfer files to other devices. Wi-Fi is present in both models of consoles.
So what's the difference between PSP-3000 and PSP go? If you are still wondering this question, take a look at the table below.
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Varieties of PSP
In this article, I will try to highlight for you the differences between all versions of the Play Station Portable console. This is done so that you know which model you should buy and not accidentally kill it with firmware from another PSP model. And so...
PSP 100x (FAT)
PSP FAT (People call her *Fatty*)- the very first version of PSP consoles. Its main plus is that it can almost always be restored from a brick and on it in most devices a pandora battery is made programmatically, i.e. no need to take it apart and poke around in it. Also, some people say that the screen displays colors JIBER than PSP Slim. PSP FAT can be flashed to all available firmware for flashable consoles, i.e. to full-fledged firmware, with which you can run games from a memory card, install themes, plugins that expand the capabilities of the PSP, as well as Homebrew games and applications. I also want to point out that a pandored battery with PSP Fat can be flashed PSP Slim but vice versa is not possible.
What is the main external difference PSP Fat from PSP Slim And PSP 300x?Almost everyone will say: *It is bigger and heavier than SLIM!* But how does a person who has never held a PSP in his hands know how much weight a PSP Slim? Maybe it weighs like a carculator, or maybe like a brick. The main external difference PSP Fat for a beginner will be the location of the speakers. If they are next to the buttons *Home* And *Start*, then this is indeed a PSP Fat. We are watching
Among the advantages of PSP Fat are:
-IR port
- the software part lends itself well to hacking and easily recoverable
PSP 200x (Slim)
PSP Slim (popularly *Slimka*)- the second generation of consoles from Sony. In the second version of the PSP, the weight was reduced, the infrared port was removed, the display brightness was improved, TV-out was added, the ability to charge from a USB cable was added, the Skype service became standardly available, the sound became louder due to the new speaker layout, the amount of RAM increased 2 times i.e. became 64 mb (for PSP Fat 32 mb). There seem to be many advantages, but there are also disadvantages. For example, not all PSP Slim are flashed.
If your PSP Slim has factory firmware is 4.01 or higher, then you will not be able to flash it to a full-fledged custom firmware, but only to a virtual custom firmware. The main difference from the usual custom firmware is that the virtual firmware flies after the console is completely turned off. But it recovers within a few minutes and little effort. And if the firmware above 5.03 (not including it), then in order to flash you need to first downgrade firmware to 5.03 in SC. You can't do this at home without special equipment
In continuation of the cons, it is worth highlighting the fact that not all consoles Slim support the software creation of a pandora battery, which means that in order to prepare such a battery, you will have to open the battery and carry out some manipulations.
Externally PSP Slim can also be distinguished by the location of the speakers: if they are located near the keys *Up* And *Triangle*, then it is really PSP Slim. We are watching
PSP 300x (Brite)
PSP 300x (Brite)- third generation PSP. In this version, compared to the PSP Slim, a microphone was added and the display became more colorful. The main disadvantage of this model is the inability to flash it on a full-fledged custom firmware. It is sewn only on virtual firmware, which I mentioned above. The situation is the same with firmware versions as with Slim, if the firmware is higher than 5.03, then you first need to downgrade it to the SC, and only then flash it yourself to the virtual machine.
The main visual difference from PSP Slim is the location of the inscription *SONY* on the front panel - it is located on the left.
PSP Go
PSP Go- the latest version of the console from SONY. Its main innovations are its form factor, the presence of Bluetooth and 16 GB of internal memory. This console is not being flashed yet, ie. you'll have to settle for paid games. I think it's easy to find out
After all of the above, I want to highlight a few important features of what I said:
- the most successful purchase is the flashed PSP Slim
- do not try to flash non-flashable consoles with firmware for flashable ones, otherwise it will be a brick
- do not upgrade the official firmware on non-flashable consoles higher than 5.03, otherwise the SC is waiting for you before you start playing games from the memory card
- the brick of an unflashed console cannot be restored at home
- PSP GO can't be flashed at all, except for the official firmware. At least for now
In 2004, in December, the Sony Playstation Portable console appeared - the PSP known to everyone today. Since then, a lot of water has flowed, four generations of the console have seen the light. In this regard, users are faced with the task of choosing the console they need when buying. We will try to help them by telling in detail how the prefixes of different series differ from each other.
Let's start with the digital designation of the model. There are PSP 1000th, 2000th and 3000th models. The first number indicates the generation of the set-top box, and the last number indicates the country in which the console is officially shipped. These regions correspond to the numbers in the model number:
- 00 - Japan
- 01 - North America
- 02 - Australia and New Zealand
- 03 - UK
- 04 – Europe
- 05 - Korea
- 06 - Hong Kong and Singapore
- 07 - Taiwan
- 08 – Russia
- 09 - China
PSP Standard Edition.
Next, the seller must contact the distributor, who changes the act for a prefix, etc., until the act returns to the manufacturer. In the case of buying a console with an index that is different from the one that is officially delivered to the country, the seller issues its own guarantee and, in case of problems with the console, you need to contact him directly. In the second case, you can save time, the main thing is that the seller is responsible and reliable. The Russian language is present in any modification of the console, regardless of the last digits.
Further, for brevity, we will call the PSP 1000, PSP 2000 and PSP 3000 consoles. PSP 1000 - the first modification of the console, was quite thick and is not currently being produced. It is almost impossible to find on store shelves. The PSP 2000 is still in production, unlike the previous set-top box, it has become much thinner, acquired a brighter screen and additional RAM, as well as the ability to connect to a TV and display image and sound on it.
Exclusive PSP edition for the game "Gods of War".
The PSP 3000 series has been produced since 2008 and has a built-in microphone, a pre-installed Skype application and an additional brightness gradation when the charger is connected. For all modifications, there is one drawback - saving in games is provided only on a memory card, and it is not included in the kit. All PSPs support Sony Memory Stick Pro Duo memory cards up to 16 GB. Memory cards can store a variety of multimedia information - photos, music, movies, however, the latter must be compressed with the MP4 codec.
It's no secret that most Russian PSP owners prefer the so-called "stitched" set-top boxes, despite the fact that they violate copyright law. But who, unfortunately, has ever scared in Russia? Such users are looking for set-top boxes with a system software version no higher than 3.95 (only PSP 2000). PSP 2000 and PSP 3000 consoles with system software version no higher than 5.03 are also suitable - craftsmen run a special emulator on them, which is not very convenient, as it crashes when the power is turned off, and restoring it resembles a dance with tambourines, but the emulator allows you to play all games . It is worth warning that the emulator often leads to a brick of the console, after which the motherboard needs to be replaced, which is equivalent in price to buying a new PSP. And in general, it is better not to break the laws ...
Separately, it is worth talking about the fourth generation of PSP - Sony Playstation Portable Go. This console is fundamentally different from previous modifications - it is made in the form of a slider, a smaller screen, much lighter, without a UMD drive. The absence of a UMD drive indicates that Sony has turned towards digital distribution - now games are distributed through the on-line Sony Playstation Store, where they need to be bought and downloaded to the console's internal memory, which now amounts to as much as 16 gigabytes.
The PSP Go has not yet gained popularity in the Russian market for a completely prosaic reason, which was written above - you need to buy games for it and nothing else ...
Thus, before you buy a PSP in, for example, the VisionGame online store, you need to decide which modification of the console suits you. If necessary, always feel free to consult with the operators of online stores, for this they are there and are intended to help the buyer in choosing the right product. Never forget to ask about related accessories - by purchasing everything at once, save on shipping.
