The Sony PSP 3000 series is just an updated version of the Portable Slim and Lite (also know as the PSP-2000), released in 2008, but the improvements are important and since the price is the same as before, I’m quite happy with it. It’ll soon be replaced by the PSP Go, which is supposed to get released in October of this year (2009). Compared to the Slim and Lite PSP’s, the PSP 3000 has a better LCD screen (most notably an
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increased color range), half of the pixel response time which reduces bluring and ghosting problems, as well as five times the contrast ratio and a new sub-pixel structure, a better microphone, newly redesigned logos and buttons, a new disc tray design, along with |
anti-reflective technology to improve playability when you’re outside. Have a look at what CNET thinks about it:
Hacking the PSP 3000
The hacking community was initially unable to hack the PSP 3000 because of the new CPU (the motherboard turned out to be a TA-90v2), and that board does not work with the PRE IPL exploit used to break
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the previous versions. The reason for this is that the motherboard has its own PRE IPL that checks the firmware thoroughly, if this is bypassed then the PRE IPL is cut off completely which thereby stops any potential modifications to the system. On June 5, 2009, Custom Firmware 5.03GEN-A for |
HEN was released, and that is compatible with both the old PSP-2000 v3 and the new PSP-3000. It lets players play game backups (ISO/CSO), PS1 games, and let’s you get into the VSH, PSN, or recovery mode if you want. This was a huge step in the right direction for ending Sony’s PSP 3000 piracy protection.
Additional Resources and Further Reading
Check reviews and prices for and/or purchase the PSP 3000 from Amazon.com
See what GameSpot thinks of the PSP-3000
Official Sony Website for the PSP series
If you’re interesting in hacking your PSP-3000, check out PSP-3000hacks.com
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