| The recently released Sony PSP Slim 3000 has | | | | accounts for a brighter, more vibrant picture. Along |
| caused quite a controversy among new PSP owners | | | | with this new screen, Sony added a built in microphone |
| who purchased their Sony PSP Slim 2000 units within | | | | to the 3000, which will allow many people who have |
| the last few months. It has not even been a full year | | | | access to WiFi hotspots peppered through-out a large |
| since Sony released the PSP Slim 2000, with its | | | | city to utilize the PSP as a phone-like device with the |
| biggest feature being the ability to connect to a TV | | | | built in Skype software. |
| through AV output. Many are arguing that Sony's latest | | | | Along with these hardware improvements, the Slim |
| addition to its handheld family should not even be | | | | 3000 also features a few cosmetic improvements as |
| considered an upgrade of the current model. Let's take | | | | well. The 'HOME' button no longer exists, as it has |
| a deeper look into the features of the PSP 3000. | | | | been replaced by a PSN button. It functions exactly |
| The 3000 was unveiled at the Leipzig gaming | | | | the same as the old button, but instead has the |
| conference last week. The unit has the exact same | | | | Playstation logo instead of the word 'HOME'. Also, the |
| dimensions as its counterpart, the Slim 2000. However, | | | | brushed aluminum ring which was featured on both the |
| there were a few upgrades. Sony gave the PSP | | | | PSP Fat, as it has become known, and the PSP Slim |
| 3000 a new anti-glare screen, which is supposed to | | | | has been replaced with a more polished and thinner |
| make playing the PSP while outside a bit more | | | | chrome ring. The edges of the PSP 3000 have also |
| bearable. This new LCD screen also features a | | | | been smoothed a bit so that it feels more comfortable |
| broader color palette than the older model, which | | | | while holding it in your hand. |