The Sony PSP 3000 was the second redesign of the once-popular PlayStation Portable handheld gaming console. The 3000 was released in October 2008 with better color than its predecessor, improved sound output, and built-in Skype capabilities. The PSP line was never able to successfully compete with Nintendo’s Gameboy line of handheld game consoles, which had a much earlier start in the handheld market, but it managed to sell over 80 million units during its lifespan. Here are the technical specifications of the PSP 3000.

PSP 3000 Specifications

The technical specifications for the PSP 3000 are:

While the PlayStation Vita replaced the PSP in 2011, Sony didn’t discontinue PSP hardware production until 2014.

External Dimensions

  • Approximately 6 3/4 inches by 3/4 inch by 2 3/4 inches

Weight

  • Approximately 6.7 ounces including the battery pack

CPU

  • PSP CPU, system clock speed 333 MHz

Main Memory

  • 64 MB

Display

  • 4.3 inches diagonally, 16:9 aspect ratio, full-transparent typeTFT driveDimensions are 480 by 272 pixels Approximately 16,770,000 colors

Sound

  • Built-in stereo speakers

Main Input/Output

  • Wireless LAN, IEEE 802.11b Wi-Fi
  • High-speed USB 2.0, mini-B
  • Memory stick PRO Duo
  • Analog video out
  • Microphone

Main Connectors

  • DC IN 5V connector
  • DC OUT connector
  • Video out/headset connector
  • USB connector
  • Memory stick duo slot

Keys/Switches

  • Directional buttons (up/down/right/left)Analog stickAction buttons (triangle, circle, cross, square)Start buttonSelect buttonPS buttonPower/Hold switchWLAN switchDisplay buttonSound buttonVolume (+/-) buttons

Power Sources

  • Lithium-ion rechargeable battery packAC adaptorUSB power supply

Internal Disc Drive

  • Read-only UMD drive

Supported Profile

  • PSP game UMD Video

Access Control

  • Region codeParental control

Wireless Communications

  • Infrastructure mode
  • Ad hoc mode (connects up to 16 consoles)

Supplied Accessories

  • AC adaptorBattery pack (1200 mAh)

Charge your PSP 3000 by plugging the included AC adapter into a wall outlet. Alternatively, use a mini-USB cable connected to your computer. Wal-Mart also sells a car charger that works with your PSP 3000.

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