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Category: Video Games
List Price: $169.99
Buy Used: $134.98
You Save: $35.01 (21%)
New (52) Used (30) from $134.98
Avg. Customer Rating:  142 reviews
Sales Rank: 148
Platform: Sony Psp
Color: Piano Black
Media: Video Game
Edition: Piano Black
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Operating System: Sony PSP
Display Size: 4.3
Shipping Weight (lbs): 4
Dimensions (in): 0.1 x 0.1 x 0.1
MPN: PSP-2001PB/98510
Model: 98510
UPC: 711719851004
EAN: 0711719851004
ASIN: B000UA0LXQ
Release Date: September 27, 2007
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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 Great!!! June 11, 2008
I love it. Tons of good games. Try it by yourself and you will love it too ;)
simple really June 8, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Great psp console, can do a lot of things with it, games,photo,music,videos,internet/wifi,skype,radio...
all which is great for traveling!
Great selections of games to choose from.
Console is also light, it weigh the same as my 30gb ipod.
It is a little pricey, considering to get functions like photo,music,videos..etc to work you will need a "Memory Stick Pro Duo"
Don't doubt this, if you feel it, just buy it.
A Great System June 5, 2008
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
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.
good system June 4, 2008
0 out of 3 found this review helpful
The shipping was quick and game console was received as expected. It works fine and I will do business again with rthis seller.
PSP 2000 Console Review May 24, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I recently ordered this Sony PSP 2000 Console, in Piano Black. Anything from Sony, in black, is sexy. We all know this. We also know what to expect from Sony, in the handheld market right now, I think the PSP is tops. Period. Wireless LAN, standard USB connectivity, MS Pro expandability, it plays movies, what's not to like. I have an AT&T Tilt, and I can honestly say the PSP is up on par with it, technology wise. The 2000 Console is way lighter than the original, easier to handle and easy on the hands when used for extended gaming sessions. I originally bought this PSP with the intentions of trying it out and selling it, and as of right now, I have no intentions of doing so! This is a definite 5-star product. Keep it up, Sony.
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