PlayStation Portable 2000 System - Piano Black

by Sony

• WiFi capability
• Internet access
• MemoryStick Pro Duo slot (memory stick sold separately)
• Use a MP3 audio and MP4 video player
• See movies on UMD

Product Details

• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000UA0LXQ
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 8.2 x 2.2 inches ; 1.4 pounds
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: September 27, 2007
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (201 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,210 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

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The PSP is the first truly integrated handheld entertainment system designed to handle multiple applications — music, video, communication, and wireless networking, with games as its primary driver. PSP brings an unparalleled gaming experience to a handheld platform, allowing users to enjoy 3D games, with high-quality, full-motion video, and high-fidelity stereo audio. With graphics rendering capability comparable to that of PlayStation®2, PSP features a 4.3-inch wide screen, high-resolution TFT display. PSP also adopts a newly developed, proprietary compact but high-capacity (1.8GB) optical disc, Universal Media Disc (UMD), as its storage medium. Check out the PSP features in depth below: Games | Movies/Video | Music | Photos | Internet | LocationFree® TV | Tivo-To-Go™ | RSS | Online Gaming What’s in play this season. Dazzling widescreen LCD brings gaming to life Hundreds of games that let you take your gaming on the go Unique content created specifically for the PSP® system Diverse genres — and all created with portable gaming in mind Play games anytime, anywhere on the PSP system’s dazzling, widescreen LCD. Games are playable off a UMD™ (Universal Media Disc), which load when inserted into the system. If your PSP system hasn’t been updated, the game software will update your PSP system’s firmware as well. See more topics. The silver screen, conveniently resized. Choose from hundreds of movies and TV shows to watch, spanning diverse genres and viewing choices Take your entertainment with you on the go by placing your downloaded videos on Memory Stick Duo™ Here’s How it Works. Use the Use the PSP Media Manager to easily place videos on your PSP System’s Memory Stick Duo. PSP Media Manager will search your PC for videos, and then convert Alternatively, watch full-length movies and TV shows off a UMD™. See more topics. Let the music move you — anywhere. Place your MP3 collection on Memory Stick Duo and take your music with you everywhere Plays MP3, WAV, WMA, ATRAC3+, and MP4 formats Here’s How it Works. You can add MP3’s (or other music format files) to your Memory Stick Duo for play on your PSP system. Simply attach your PSP to your PC through a USB cable — making the PSP an external drive. You’ll then be able to copy your MP3s onto your Memory Stick Duo (make sure that your Memory Stick Duo is formatted for use on your PSP and that you place your music files in the folder labeled Music). Then just plug your headphones in, go to Music on the PSP system’s XMB™ (XrossMediaBar) menu and select your song. See more topics. Take your photos and slide shows to go. Place your photos on your Memory Stick Duo and view them on the LCD screen Beam photos to friends via Wi-Fi Set up a slideshow to show friends and family your photo collection Here’s How it Works. It’s easy to place photos on your PSP system! Attach your PSP to your PC through a USB cable — which will make the PSP an external drive. You’ll then be able to copy your photos (JPG, TIFF, PNG, GIF, or BMP formats) to your Memory Stick Duo (make sure your Memory Stick Duo is formatted for use on your PSP and that you place your photos in the folder labeled Photo). You can then go to the Photo icon on the PSP system’s XMB and select the photo that you’d like to view. You can also beam photos to a friend in the vicinity who has a PSP. Make sure that both of your PSP systems have the Wi-Fi switch set to On. The photo ‘Receiver’ should go to the Photo icon on the PSP system’s XMB, select the location to save the photo and press . Select ‘Receive’. The photo ‘Sender’ should go to the photo to be sent and press . Select ‘Send’ and press . The photo will be beamed via Wi-Fi to your friend’s PSP. See more topics. Got a hot spot? Get some cool stuff Access the Internet from any accessible hotspot For exclusive PSP downloadable demos and content, visit www.us.playstation.com/psp Here’s How it Works To access the Internet on your PSP system, first make sure that you are at an accessible hotspot and that your Wi-Fi switch is set to ON. If you are at a new location, you’ll want to select the WWW icon on your PSP system’s XMB screen, and then follow instructions to set up a New Connection. Once you have tested this connection, select the WWW icon from your PSP system’s XMB screen again. Press and then to access the URL bar, or scroll over to the Bookmarks icon (noted by the ‘heart’ icon) and select a site. If accessing through the URL bar, after pressing , the on screen keyboard will pop up. Enter the desired website URL and your PSP will connect you to that site. Once the web page is shown, press to hide the toolbar. See more topics. LocationFree TV Watch live TV, DVR content or your DVD player content on your PSP system from anywhere in the world via an accessible hotspot Connect your compatible TV, DVD player, DVR, Camcorder, or PC to the LocationFree Base Station. Then enjoy your favorite TV shows, movies, created video, and more where and when you want on your PSP — wherever wireless connectivity allows Here’s How it Works To connect to your LocationFree TV base station through your PSP, make sure you have installed firmware update 2.80 or later and that your Wi-Fi switch is set to On. Go to the LocationFree icon underneath the Network icon on your PSP system’s XMB menu. (If you have not set-up a connection yet, your PSP will take you through the process.) Register your PSP with the LocationFree TV base station by pressing the ‘Setup Mode’ button on the base station. Select the LocationFree TV icon under the Network icon on the XMB menu and press . Select a public wireless LAN service (if outside the home) or ‘LocationFree AP’ (if inside the home). Now you can enjoy your favorite TV shows, DVR or DVD content from the road! For further set-up information, go to www.sony.com/locationfree. See more topics. TiVo-To-Go™ Watch recorded TV content downloaded to your Memory Stick Duo TiVo-To-Go™ service costs $24.95 (one time flat fee) and converts recorded TiVo content to the correct PSP system format Check www.tivo.com/tivotogo for more information Here’s How it Works To access your TiVo content for playback on your PSP, your TiVo Series2™ must be connected to your home network (connecting it to your PC). Next, go to www.tivo.com/tivotogo to download the TiVo Desktop Plus software. This will allow your PC to convert the TiVo files to a PSP readable format. TiVo charges a one-time fee of $24.95 for this service, payable via their website. When TiVo Desktop Plus has been downloaded, click the box in the ‘Preferences’ menu to ensure files are converted to PSP format. Transfer the shows you wish onto your PC. The PC will then automatically convert the files into PSP readable files and place in a separate portable downloads folder. You’ll then need to connect your PSP to your PC via the USB cable — which will turn the PSP into an external drive. Make sure your Memory Stick Duo has been formatted for use on the PSP and that you have updated your PSP system’s firmware to version 2.80 or later. From there, you’ll be able to enjoy your TiVo content on your PSP! *Mac users can convert their TiVo Series2 programs for PSP as well using Roxio Toast 8 -- see http://www.tivo.com/mactivotogo/ for details. See more topics. RSS Enjoy audio and video RSS (podcasts) downloaded to your PSP system — anywhere you go Check out PlayStation Mayhem and other RSS content on the RSS page through the official PSP website Here’s How it Works Start the web browser (see Internet section for more information). Select a webpage that offers RSS-distributed content. Select the icon for the RSS-distributed content. Select YES and then press . You have now created an RSS channel for that webpage. To access this content, simply go to the channel under the RSS menu. See more topics. Battle others in intense online gaming at home or through complimentary 6 month access at any T-Mobile HotSpot* Here’s How it Works To play anyone in your local vicinity (up to 50 feet away), simply make sure your Wi-Fi switch is set to the On position, and follow the game’s instructions on how to connect. Both PSP systems must have a copy of the game to play. To play online, make sure you're at an accessible hotspot (at home or T-Mobile HotSpot), and set your Wi-Fi switch to the On position. Ensure you have set up a new connection and then follow the game’s on screen instructions to access the game lobby and find people to play! Check www.us.playstation.com/psp/ to view T-Mobile HotSpot compatible games. For detailed instructions on installing the necessary firmware update required for T-Mobile HotSpot online gaming, go to: www.us.playstation.com/psp/downloads/systemupdate/ *Available through March 28, 2008. PSP must be updated to System Update v.3.30 or later. Check out more upcoming games at http://www.us.playstation/psp/ See more topics.

Product Description

Playstation Portable Slim (PSP-2001PB) Piano Black System AC power cord AC adaptor Battery pack

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

21 of 22 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars A Great System June 4, 2008

By S. Rhodes TOP 1000 REVIEWERVINE™ VOICE

Fun: 5.0 out of 5 stars   

Pros:

+A Very Powerful Handheld Device
+Plays music, movies, and allows you to look at photos
+Browsing online is fun
+A lot of accessories available
+Now has a good library of games
+Easy interface and control
+Very detailed screen and large

Cons:

-Online browsing isn't that much fun
-Can't organize a music library and UMDs aren't all that fun to watch, even on road trips
-The battery life isn't long lasting
-The screen is easily damaged

When the original PSP launched back in 2005, it eventually became subjected to heavy criticism. Not necessarily the console itself, but mostly that much of what it did, people didn't see the use for in a handheld system, and the fact that its library of games wasn't incredible. Nevertheless, the PSP has still shown itself to be a powerhouse of a console.

First and foremost, this review is not here to talk about the Nintendo DS. If you would like a review or comparison to the Nintendo DS, I highly suggest you look for reviews under the Nintendo DS or use the forums. Most people on the amazon community will be very helpful in helping you decide on which handheld is the best for you.

The new PSP is much better than the original. It's slimmer, lighter, and a slightly bigger screen that actually makes some of the picture look a bit more crisp. Some games also run a little faster, and that more than helps the PSP out.

What the PSP has best been known for (and criticized the most for) is being a handheld entertainment center. It can do more than just play games. It can play music, go online, play movies, and you can look at photos. This is all built into the system and doesn't require you to purchase any extra peripherals to use. While these are all good and well, they come with slight hitches. You can't organize a playlist when it comes to the music, and while going online is great, it's pretty sluggish when you have to input addresses and such via a keypad function similar to that of a cell phone. Movies are great too, but a UMD on the PSP's small screen isn't enough to replace a DVD or Blu-Ray disc.

Luckily, however, the PSP isn't a home entertainment center and is a gaming console. In that respect it gets the job done. The Slim PSP works because the interface is very user friendly. You can select several things from the main menu to do. Whether it be to play music, browse photos or just start a game. When playing a game you can return to the home menu at any time. The system even sleeps if you suddenly have to put it down. The UMDs are also a great gaming format. There's plenty of space, which makes some games live up to their potential in length, and also pushes how powerful the PSP is. In terms of graphics, it's like walking around with a Playstation 2 in your pocket.

The PSP does suffer from a couple of setbacks. The battery is still pretty short in length. It lasts much longer in the slim PSP than the original, but it still isn't that long lasting. At least you can always check how much battery is left, and when it gets low it'll let you know. Even better for the PSP is that even if the battery dies in the middle of a game, you can just charge it and resume right from where you left off since the console will merely go to sleep.

The other setback with the PSP is that the screen can be damaged pretty easily. In order to protect it you'll need to spend more money on accessories such as a case to protect it. It's also not the most durable system you can buy. You have to be a bit more delicate with it because it's a bit more fragile than most other consoles out there. Luckily, most of you probably won't drop it purposefully, but in case a parent is looking at giving it to a child, you may want to watch to make sure they don't drop it on a concrete or hard surface.

For a couple of years, the PSP has suffered the most from having a fairly tight library. Most of its more notable games were either ported from the Playstation 2 or ported TO the Playstation 2. With the PS2 no longer being the focal point, it has certainly allowed the PSP to grow much more. We're now seeing much better games and much more expanded games. The library is still fairly short on fantastic games, but at least now it's growing as a gaming system. If you're interested in a PSP, now is not a bad time to grab one as there are better games being released and it's been built to last.

The PSP is a good handheld device. With a volley of games to choose from all across the spectrum, the PSP really does serve as a good gaming choice for everyone.

19 of 20 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars PSP Vs. IPOD for on the road warrior February 25, 2008

By Sebastian Grove

Amazon Verified Purchase

Fun: 5.0 out of 5 stars   

I was looking for a trip companion since I travel a lot. My options were between an IPOD video (80 gb) and Sony PSP to provide multiple media and entertainment on the go.

Pros of PSP over IPOD

1) Gaming is great.
2) Screen is big enough to watch a movie.
3) WiFi browsing is decent for airport/hotel hotspots.
4) Doesn't tie you up with any specific media manager.

Downsides of PSP over IPOD

1) Battery could last longer. I am getting a 4-5 hr. battery life. Good that many planes are coming with 110V power supply.
2) No HDD with the unit, but With a 8 GB memory stick is possible to upload all media you need for a trip and if you are always close to your notebook (my case) it's possible to update memory contents.
3) Music playback software is very, very basic.
4) Unit is bulky.

At the end, PSP was the winner mainly for screen size and gaming features. So far (2 weeks) I am very pleased with the product. Some suggested add ons : 8 Gb memory stick (dual pro), hard carring case, soft headsets (did not like sony's original ones).

29 of 33 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Worth the money ! October 25, 2007

By VC

Fun: 5.0 out of 5 stars   

Enough good things have been said about this PSP2001 (aka PSP slim and lite)
Just to emphasize
Pros:
- Top notch screen
- Playing Madden on this and my xbox felt the same
- Extremely easy controls (well built buttons)
- Light weight (won't feel the weight when playing for long hours)
- Battery hardly used when on sleep mode, I have put this on sleep for days and then continued my game from where I left!
- Well designed
- Video quality is amazing
- Video podcast download over the wireless is a GREAT add-on. I watch CNN highlights on this.
- Updating firmware was easier than eating a muffin !

Cons:
- None that I know of !
- A slight disappointment, if I may, I bought the component cable to connect to my 51" TV. The video quality of the podcasts was unbelievably clear. Now, I knew that the game won't use the entire TV screen (for those who don't know, the game will use about 60-70% of your TV screen). But the quality of the game video was bad, in fact Madden looked terrible on the TV! That is something I did not expect from PSP.

All-in-all, money well spent on the console. I recommend this to anyone, any age, who would like have mobility but still be able to play their Madden etc. as well as get bit more out of the console with video podcast downloads over the air or a music player or a 'OK' web browser or location free client or whatever