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Sony PSP 3000 Purple Console

Sony PlayStation 2 Black Console

123 reviews

From $130.00 | 2 stores

51 reviews

From $194.00 | 1 store

Product Description

Get more of what you want with the PSP-3000 system. It has an advanced LCD screen, which offers highe-level contrast ratio, great response time and the wide color gamut. It also has... More

Get more of what you want with the PSP-3000 system. It has an advanced LCD screen, which offers highe-level contrast ratio, great response time and the wide color gamut. It also has anti-reflection technology, so that you'll get vibrant and natural colors in any conditions. And the built-in microphone enhances multi-player gaming and enables Skype™ calling. Light, slim and as portable as ever. Watch movies. Listen to music. Less

This special pack includes the PlayStation 2 System, DualShock Controller, SingStar Pop game and 2 microphones for the ultimate entertainment experience. The PlayStation 2 computer... More

This special pack includes the PlayStation 2 System, DualShock Controller, SingStar Pop game and 2 microphones for the ultimate entertainment experience. The PlayStation 2 computer entertainment system is small, slim and network ready. And it has an enormous game library over 1,400 games to choose from! The redesigned PlayStation 2 (70000 series) inherits the basic functions and design philosophy of earlier PlayStation 2 systems, but the internal design architecture has been completely overhauled to include the latest technology. Games, Games, Games! - Over 1,400 PlayStation 2 games! Slim & Lightweight - The PlayStation 2 is almost as small as a hardcover book, making it easy to carry around and enjoy games and DVD videos anytime, anywhere. Online Gaming - Built-in Ethernet and modem ports for online gaming. PlayStation 2 Online pushes the realm of entertainment, featuring the unpredictability of live competition. With millions of PlayStation 2 connected online, theres always someone to play against. Less

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Key Features

Processor

333 MHz MIPS R4000

294 MHz

Display

Widescreen TFT LCD

Platform

PlayStation Portable (PSP)

PlayStation 2

Console Type

Handheld

Home Console

Processor

Processor Speed

333 MHz

294 MHz

Processor type

MIPS R4000

Memory

RAM technology

DRAM

Installed RAM

64 MB

32 MB

Display

Display Type

Widescreen TFT LCD

Max. Resolution

480 x 272

Screen Size

4.3 in.

Graphics

Graphic Processor Speed

147 MHz

Storage Type

Optical Drive Type

DVD-ROM

Audio

Audio Support

Stereo Speakers

Stereo

Audio Out

Line Out • SPDIF out

Technical Features

Input / Output Ports

1 x USB 2.0

RJ-45 • 2 x Game Controller Port • 2 x USB

Expansion Slots

Memory Card Slot x 2

Communication Type

IEEE 802.11b • USB 2.0 • Wi-Fi

Infrared • Fast Ethernet • USB 2.0

Controller Pad Ports

Main Controls

4 Way Cross Keypad • A/B/X/Y Buttons • Start/Select Buttons

4 Way Cross Keypad • A/B/X/Y Buttons • L/R Buttons • Start/Select Buttons • Thumb Stick

Battery

Battery Type

Rechargeable Lithium-ion

Other Features

MPEG 2 Support

Parental Control

With Parental Control

Brand

Sony

Dimensions

Depth

1.8 cm

15.2 cm

Width

17 cm

23 cm

Weight

0.42 lb.

1.98414 lb.

Height

6.9 cm

2.8 cm

Miscellaneous

UPC

46621536883

19518942

Product ID

84634223

59166537

Product MPN

MPN

98896

97724

Consumer Reviews

Sony PSP 3000 Purple Console

From $130.00

Sony PlayStation 2 Black Console

From $194.00

Product Review Summary

4.6

Based on 30 user reviews

93% recommend this product

5 stars

4 stars

3 stars

2 stars

1 star

Pros

Fast (5)
Great Design (5)
Fun (5)
Great Graphics (5)
Excellent Gameplay (5)
Feature Rich (4)
Excellent Game Selection (2)

Cons

Difficult Setup (4)
Lacks Features (4)
Poor Game Selection (3)
Kids (1)

Good For

Adults (5)
Multiple Players (5)
Teenagers (5)
Family (5)
Sports (5)
Gifts (5)
Learning Multimedia (4)
Online Gaming (4)
All Ages (2)

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Product Review Summary

4.4

Based on 51 user reviews

92% recommend this product

5 stars

4 stars

3 stars

2 stars

1 star

Pros

Simple Setup (16)
Fun (16)
Good Value (16)
Great Design (15)
Excellent Gameplay (15)
Excellent Game Selection (14)
Kid Appropriate (7)
Fun To Play (7)
Multiplayer (7)
Quality Construction (7)

Cons

nothing (7)
Poor Graphics (2)
Lacks Features (2)
Freezes Up (2)
overheats or overplayed (2)
outdated graphics (1)
None (1)
gets hot (1)
Requires additional purchases (1)

Good For

All Ages (14)
Teenagers (12)
Multiple Players (10)
Adults (10)
Family (10)
Gifts (8)
Women (4)
Kids (4)
Home (4)
Sports (4)

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Consumer Reviews

Black magic console...or silver.

bydavidcanoa92 Jan 28, 2012

16 Helpfuls 17 Helpfuls

Pros Easy to set up, ability to play ps1 titles, bargain priced games.

Cons Noisy, chunky, limited space to 252MB combined, old pixeled graphics.

Recommended it? Yes

Ok, I believe to be able to review this platform we need to first identify wether you are upgrading from a ps1 or downgrading from a ps2.
i shall do both:
If you are upgrading from a ps1, then the ps2 will be a breath of fresh air, by far more titles out, better graphics, capablity to have... Read full review »

Good value if you can find it!

byclicq May 3, 2009

12 Helpfuls 13 Helpfuls

Pros Unique white PS2 looks great, good value if you want Singstar Pop

Cons No white peripherals available, difficult to find in stores

Recommended it? Yes

Sony's Playstation 2 has been out for a long, long time, almost 9 years. Sony recently cut the price of the console to $100, and the price of this bundle has dropped accordingly.

There's lots of reviews of the PS2 and the Singstar game, so here I'll just discuss what is unique to this... Read full review »

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