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Sony PSP 2000 Series Slim and Lite Handheld Console (Black) | 
| From: Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE)
Category: Video Games
List Price: £129.99
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Rating:  reviews
Sales Rank: 1329
Platform: Sony PSP
Color: Berry Blue
Media: Video Game
Operating System: Sony PSP
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 9.1 x 5 x 3.2
UPC: 711719409823
EAN: 0711719409823
ASIN: B000TV12Z2
Release Date: September 14, 2007
Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days
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 PSP goes on a diet September 16, 2007
leonardo
140 out of 144 found this review helpful
The new PSP is 19% thinner and 30% lighter. Should definitely notice the difference as soon as its in your hands. Here are the pros and cons
Pros:
+ Video Out to your TV. Watch your UMD movies and Games on your screen. This is the perhaps the best feature of any handheld.
+ Much lighter, feels really good in your hands.
+ The D-Pad has been upgrades. Fighting Game Lovers rejoice!
+ The analog nub also feels more responsive.
+ Buttons are raised making them easier to click.
+ The LCD is brighter, has a higher refresh rate and the colors are more vibrant.
+ UMD games load faster.
+ The memory has been doubled in this unit to allow developers to build caches they can then use to make games load much faster.
+ Even games that dont implement caches, load faster due to an automatic new caching done by the system.
+ Ability to eat less battery life.
Cons:
- Over priced when you think that americans are getting psp console,game,family guy umd and a memery stick for cheaper than this.
- Only black to choose from where are the silver and white ones that japan and USA get.
- UMD tray may not impress. It feels cheaper.
Sony PSP Slim+Lite January 31, 2008
Gerard
41 out of 42 found this review helpful
I always wanted a PSP from they first came out but never made the jump as I was always happy with my PS2 but last week I pushed the boat out and picked up a black PSP. First impressions were very positive, its glossy finish looks superb and that screen is just a work of art. A gorgeous little machine overall. The battery life doesn't appear to be outstanding, maybe 2 hours between charges but I can live with that. I haven't sampled movies or music on it yet but the graphics on the games I am playing are just astounding, easily surpassing those of my PS2. The WI-FI connection was as easy as pie to set up also. I deducted a point for 2 reasons. 1 - The front of the console is superbly built but the back is not. It feels cheap and tacky and would probably explode into a million pieces of dropped. The UMD latch also opens a bit too easily for my liking. 2 - The location and function of the Power/Hold switch is annoying. When using the 'R' button it is quite easily to push the power button up turning the console off (annoying when you haven't saved your game). Overall though i'm definitely chuffed with my purchase.
Feather light but still sturdy! October 5, 2007
Cheatin' Jockey (Worcestershire)
34 out of 35 found this review helpful
Having owned the previous PSP for nearly a year I traded mine in for the new 'Slim & Light' version a few weeks ago. I'm an adult that travels a lot so for me the reduction in weight (by a 1/3) makes a nice difference in my bag and the ability to charge from USB also means I no longer need to carry the charger on longer trips. Sony claim to have made the internal electronics more efficient so the smaller battery doesn't affect 'play time' and I have to agree; if anything I get more use out of a single full charge - maybe as much as 15-20% over the last model. The web browser is also faster (and doesn't seem to run out of memory any more) as well as games loading a little quicker.
The original felt so substantial that at first the new one seems flimsy - but don't be fooled into thinking light can't be strong, it really is just as sturdy.
On the plus side, the weight, screen, battery life, USB charging & extra memory are all nice to have and I really welcome the fact that there are no dead pixels on the screen of the new one.
A neutral point for me is the video out - I suspect it won't be used much for games but if you have video or family shots then it makes a nice portable player for that sort of thing and the MS Duo cards are now coming down in price (I have 2 4GB ones and watch quite a bit of video on the move).
Why not five stars? I'm not sure I like the shiny back instead of the old matt finish and USB charging only works in 'USB mode' meaning you can't use it while charging via USB or charge via USB if the battery goes completely flat.
The other comment that 'it still only plays the same old games' is a platform decision, if you don't like the games get a different portable player. I love my PSP for First Person shooters, videos and podcasts downloaded directly to my PSP at home.
 A great handheld console October 5, 2007
Gnd Davies (Wales)
11 out of 11 found this review helpful
There is no getting away from the fact that a lot of games for the PSP are ports from the PS2 many of which are great games such as the Prince of Persia series, and the controls aren't good for some of the early FPS shooters.
BUT...
what do you expect from a new console? games have now developed much better control systems solving the earlier problems AND there are also a lot of original PSP only games, including 2 new Wipeout games that were so popular on the PS1 and PS2, not to mention PSP exclusive Medal of honor heroes supporting 32 player multiplayer matches! that you won't get on a DS. other exclusive games include Killzone liberations based on the popular Killzone series, Command and Conquer like Field Commander that replicates 3d warfare on an impressive scale and many others. Most of which are available for £15 or under on many websites! why buy a PSP? they're basically a PS2 in your hand with all the popular games available on PS2 but with extra exclusive PSP games with far superior graphics to the DS, and you can't play your PS2 on a train can you?
I also own a DS and find myself constantly disappointed by the lack of leap in game quality between the SP and DS as most games are gimmicky due to the "innovation" of its stylus that over complicates menus/games that are easier to play via the standard cross and button setup which is evident in games such as the new pokemon diamond/pearl where half the menus are taken from previous versions of the game and don't support the stylus which results in having to constantly switch between the stylus and the cross, making it a lot simpler to just stick with the cross.
The PSP is great, and if you want one why not buy the slimmer one for the same price. You won't be dissapointed.
Surprisingly good December 19, 2007
Mr. L. J. Perry (Birmingham)
25 out of 26 found this review helpful
Ive only had my PSP (Slim) a few days and it doesn't fail to impress me.
I really wanted a portable film player, a decent games console and a sat nav. So why not have all of these in one? Heck, it even acts as an MP3 player.
Yet again, Sony has a slow-burning piece of hardware on its hands, its true potential yet to be realised.
As much as I appreciate what Nintendo has done in giving gaming to a larger market, there was really no question as to which one I wanted.
As far as Im concerned, the DS does have a good games catalogue, but aimed at the younger more casual gamer. The PSP, against misconceptions, has a very good back catalogue of titles.
The clarity of the screen is, honestly, absolutely stunning. Just put Lumines or Loco Roco in and you can't be failed to be impressed by the looks and the fluidity at how everything runs.
Admittedly, the UMD film thing is a bit of a letdown but thats only because, rightly so, you are not going to pay 15 quid to have another copy of a film which you already own on DVD (hence the TV output - which Im yet to try). Still, this means we can now buy three films for a tenner which is cheaper than three rentals. And thats not to mention the fact you can now download media manager to store your own DVDs to memory stick.
Im looking forward to the sat nav, the newly announced PS1 playback via remote play on PS3 (When I get round to buying one) and an increasingly impressive catalogue on the PSP store.
The ultimate accolade for me? My mum, shes 60, and an avid Playstion fan. The only thing shes ever played, or wanted to play, on a Nintendo is Windwaker.
The PSP has exceeded all my expectations and one of the few ways I can fault it is that I wish there was a few more high profile titles - the PSP is selling bucketloads but the games are not in the charts. So I can only assume that it is being used as a portable media device first and then a gaming console.
The second is that the back of this model doesnt feel as stirdy as I thought it would.
Thirdly, I was a bit annoyed with the location of the headphones jack but a few days later Ive realised it could be anywhere else.
Treat yourself, Ive already been on the internet on it and am now looking forward, another one, to watching live or recorded TV at Wi-fi hotspots as soon as I get my PS3.
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