Joystiq & PSPFB hands-on: PSP-2000: Part 3

by Andrew Yoon { Sep 6th 2007 at 9:15AM }

With the new PSP-2000 available in the wild, we decided to answer a few more questions in this final iteration of our ongoing series. Want to know what new background colors are in firmware 3.60? Want to see the TV out function in action? Check out this video overview we made, then check more questions after the cut.

Is the video out cable included in any of the bundles?
Submitted by: mike

No. You must buy the cables separately. They cost about $20.

If you are getting one of the bundled ones, does the game and the movie come in a slipcase or does it come in its regular plastic case?
Submitted by: jonathan

The games come in a cardboard sleeve. You won't get a retail case for the included UMDs.

What is the battery charge time for the PSP Lite? Is it faster than the original PSP?
Submitted by: Sai
The battery life doesn't have any noticeable difference. Once again, the amount of play time you get from a PSP varies from title to title. It can use the same charger as the original system, and because it has a reduced battery size, it will charge somewhat faster.

Are fingerprints very noticeable?
Submitted by: aymany
Fingerprints will show up, but the silver we have seems far improved over what we saw at E3. The paint job is nicer, the coating is much smoother, and fingerprints don't seem to stick onto the system as easily as before. However, fingerprints will still show up on the screen no matter what you do, seemingly.

Does the PSP Slim fit into the current Logitech and Sony hard cases?
Submitted by: mike

It will shake around one of these cases. It shouldn't do damage to your system, but it is still a little unsettling.

Do the new earbuds come with the system?
Submitted by: Alex

No, the new earbuds do not come with the system. The old headset and remote for the old PSP will not work on the new one.

Are you going to give one away?
Submitted by: XenoPhage
That's the plan!

Tags: psp-2000, psplite, PSPLiteHandson

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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

Jnas @ Sep 6th 2007 9:37AM

I just realised something...technically could bring your PS3 around with you to another persons house, just with your PSP and TV cable. :P

DrXym @ Sep 6th 2007 10:55AM

Yes you could so long as you leave the PS3 on, you're prepared not to play any games, and want to watch movies through low quality streaming. There is also the small matter of whether remote play works when you have TV cables plugged into the PSP. Maybe it doesn't. That's not to say remote play is bad but it has limits.

Brandon @ Sep 6th 2007 9:39AM

The video out is pretty impressive. I bought some UMD's a while back from gamestop for 5 bucks a piece, and they are movies I dont have on DVD. Its kind of cool that the picture quality is so good.

I wonder does the standard sony soft pouch fits the PSP-2000. It fits really snug on the current psp, I wonder is it too loose for the smaller model.

LAZoftheTamarinds @ Sep 6th 2007 9:45AM

I kind of want one of these since my psp from launch is kind of acting weird lately especially with the analog nub. I think the video out is pretty cool I just wish it would support psp phat.

- My sister is getting a psp 2000. I'm jeleause.

LAZoftheTamarinds @ Sep 6th 2007 9:45AM

LAZoftheTamarinds @ Sep 6th 2007 9:46AM

oops double posted. Sorry

megaStryke @ Sep 6th 2007 9:47AM

I have a white Wii, a white DS Lite, and a silver PS2 Slim. I really would like to get the silver PSP to complement my array of tech, but it only comes in that bundle at the moment. Well, I do like the Jak series, and I could always sell the Family Guy UMD, and that memory stick is a nice deal, but then again I like to feel like I am spending less money.

We'll see.

gullum @ Sep 6th 2007 10:36AM

Well if you think of it, the $30 difference is worth it. You get a game ($20) a umd ($10) and a 1Gb MSPD ($25) so you save quite a bit.

I'm getting the Daxter pack because my 512 stick deosn't cut it anymore and I've never played Daxter and it is a supposed must-own title.

Pratley @ Sep 6th 2007 10:46AM

I'm having difficulty seeing a reason why this "redesign" was necessary. I guess this finally means no psp with dual analog sticks (something I'm still hoping for on the ds).

Shagittarius @ Sep 6th 2007 11:24AM

Im more excited for the GP2x-F200. Its the redesign and features a new Dpad and a touch screen. Should be great for emulating a mouse with all those old computer games.

megaStryke @ Sep 6th 2007 1:39PM

I would try out the GP2X but I doubt I ever will because when I hold it in my hand it feels like I'm holding a turd.

Royale @ Sep 6th 2007 1:15PM

Getting one. I sold my original PSP that I had on day one when I was only using it for MP3 playback. (no good games) Now finally there are some quality titles plus TV out is pretty sweet! Will it take the place of my DS... probably not.

derektgreen @ Sep 6th 2007 1:59PM

Went to three Best Buys today. Two of the stores had no idea what a silver PSP was and gave me a weird look when I asked. The third Best Buy told me that they wont be released until Sunday. So. I'll be ready. At 11 am.

Dr. Nooooooooo @ Sep 6th 2007 1:48PM

Hmm, a system that plays Playstation games and DVDs on a television, where have I seen that before?

Deaddy @ Sep 6th 2007 1:55PM

It's hard to make out any differences in the two movies due to the low quality of the streaming flash video. If I was going to buy a PSP this new silver bundle is pretty tempting. I haven't decided yet, I just got a PS3 and that's been keeping me busy.

Steve @ Sep 6th 2007 6:23PM

Cant wait to get my hands on this thing.

cyberhomie @ Sep 7th 2007 2:10PM

Anybody know where I can pick up a AV Cable for the new PSPs? I bought a new one from Best Buy last night, but BB, Walmart and Target don't seem to have the cable yet. GS doesn't have the new PSP nor the cable around here. And none of them have it on their websites either...

Any Ideas? I'm in the Madison, WI area.

Gerrymon @ Sep 13th 2007 11:47PM

Nice~

Is the AV cable only work in HDTV?

Kyle @ Sep 23rd 2007 7:05PM

W00T! I;m xcited! I've been saving pocket money for months for this Daxter pack! It'd better be good...:) One question...how far does the wireless range go on the new one THROUGH WALLS? Eg, sitting in the room ABOVE the router, or the room next to it?