[RUMOR] PSP-3000 in the works?

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Rumor: PSP 3000 Features Built-In Mic, Already In Production
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Posters on the PSPChina BBS are claiming that Sony is planning on releasing a hardware update to the currently available PSP, model number 2000, one that includes a built-in microphone, updated buttons, a few cosmetic changes and possibly even cell phone support.

As can be seen in the picture above, the Home button on the original and current PSP models is now occupied by a PS button, similar to the one on the PlayStation 3 controller. One could assume that Sony would have made the Home to PS change in an attempt to prevent confusion with its Home service. The purported microphone is to the right of the volume buttons.

More pics after the jump.

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Yes, that's a thinner metallic ring on the UMD door. Why that would possibly change, we have little idea. Below is what is said to be the back half of the PSP 3000's plastic casing.

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Keep in mind these photos are not confirmed to be the real deal and that they should be considered rumor for now. We'll be following up with Sony to learn more about its PSP plans and get comment on the authenticity of the above photos.

From Kotaku




I say this is pretty awesome news and almost confirms Dark Alex's earlier findings when trying to make a CFW for 3.80. I can't find the article on QJ but it seems that when he was looking through the firmware, he saw something indicating to a 3rd gen PSP similar to when he did an earlier firmware, after which the 2nd gen PSP got released.

But I'm still pretty sceptical seeing as a new PSP would've probably been announced at E3.
 

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Xcalibur said:
But I'm still pretty sceptical seeing as a new PSP would've probably been announced at E3.
TGS enough said.
i hope it's true. i'm looking for a reason to buy a PSP and this could be it.
 

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Tired of all this 'will they?', 'wont they?' bullshit. Sony, get it out already so I can finally decide whether to get a slim or wait for this fucker.
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Tired of all this 'will they?', 'wont they?' bullshit. Sony, get it out already so I can finally decide whether to get a slim or wait for this fucker.
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Damn right! And do you guys think this one will be pandora-proof? I'm really surprised they didn't do that with the slim. And Sony DID say they were working on ways to combat piracy...
 

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I dont have my slim that long and now i read this.

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built-in microphone, updated buttons, a few cosmetic changes and possibly even cell phone support.
Well, i wont buy this since the only function i want is a built in microphone.

Im still curious. Will this support more and better homebrew? More functions(aside from the cellphone function)?
Ill keep an eye on this.
 

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I bet there going to put that new chip in that "stops piracy" if its true. Maybe they'll add more features to it though?

I do believe sony will try their best to stop piracy. But i also believe bypassing those securities will be possible.
 

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What about the PS5 and the XBOX 720. they are probably done with prototypes of both, but no games are going to even be made for them untill a year or 2 before release >_> (2012-2015?)
 

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What is it with the rumors of a new DS and PSP for this generation? I mean, as far as I know not even consoles got a level 3 upgrade for one single generation...

That and that's just bad business practice. I mean, the DSLite and PSP-2000 series came a reasonable time after the releases of their original models, but all of a sudden there's talk of a third DS and PSP already? Too soon. For next gen, yeah I can understand talks of a new type of system, but even then, they'd probably keep it under wraps for a little bit longer.
 

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What is it with the rumors of a new DS and PSP for this generation? I mean, as far as I know not even consoles got a level 3 upgrade for one single generation...

*Cough*Micro*Cough*
 

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94dan said:
Doomsday Forte said:
What is it with the rumors of a new DS and PSP for this generation? I mean, as far as I know not even consoles got a level 3 upgrade for one single generation...

*Cough*Micro*Cough*
Consoles was the key word here, yo. ;P Though yeah, I was going to make reference to the Micro since it's one of the bigger gaming market failures in recent memory. I mean, you don't release a third iteration of a successful handheld system, then the next week (exaggeration here) announce the handheld's successor.

Edit: And yes, I am someone who owns an original GameBoy, GameBoy Pocket, GameBoy Color, and one GameBoy Advanced. At least I wised up in time to not get reiterated systems by the time they started to go hung-ho with them. Anymore, I'm looking to wait even for the next-gen systems since they'll easily have something new in the next two years after its launch, meaning a new system for me, and games for a lower price.
 

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Doomsday Forte said:
94dan said:
Doomsday Forte said:
What is it with the rumors of a new DS and PSP for this generation? I mean, as far as I know not even consoles got a level 3 upgrade for one single generation...

*Cough*Micro*Cough*
Consoles was the key word here, yo. ;P Though yeah, I was going to make reference to the Micro since it's one of the bigger gaming market failures in recent memory. I mean, you don't release a third iteration of a successful handheld system, then the next week (exaggeration here) announce the handheld's successor.

Edit: And yes, I am someone who owns an original GameBoy, GameBoy Pocket, GameBoy Color, and one GameBoy Advanced. At least I wised up in time to not get reiterated systems by the time they started to go hung-ho with them. Anymore, I'm looking to wait even for the next-gen systems since they'll easily have something new in the next two years after its launch, meaning a new system for me, and games for a lower price.

You said 'not even'. As in, it's more likely that a console would get 2 redesigns than if a handheld did.
 

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