 | PSP 3000: $170 |
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 | PSP Go: $200 |
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 | Bundles: $170-$200+ |
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| A handheld game console from Sony, the PlayStation Portable, also known as the PSP, lets users play games, access music or video files, or store photos. The PSP provides Wi-Fi functionality for web browsing, online games, or communicating with other PSP systems. | | |
| Typical costs: | - The PSP go was introduced in late 2009 and costs about $200. It is about five inches long and has a 16GB hard drive instead of the previous UMD (universal media disc) system. The PSP 3000 costs about $170. It includes a 4.3-inch LCD screen,uses the UMD system for storage and is available in several colors. Several bundles are available for little or no extra cost. These packages include the Madden NFL 11 bundle for about $170 and the Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker Entertainment Pack for about $200.
What should be included: | - The Core Pack comes with the game console, a battery pack, and an AC adapter.
Additional costs: | - A travel case is available from Sony for $20. It is available at Amazon and other retailers. Cases from other manufacturers are available such as Logitech's Sony PSP Play Gear Pocket for $29, available at Amazon.
- An extra battery charger and battery can provide you with additional power when you need it. A Sony PSP Battery Charger is about $35, and available at Amazon.
- A Memory Stick Duo stores game data, photos, music and video files. A 1GB memory stick from SanDisk is about $25 from Amazon .
- Games range from $10 to $50. Older or used titles are usually $20 or less. Newer titles usually start from $50 or more. For example, Need for Speed: Most Wanted 5-1-0 costs about $10, and NBA 2K11 costs about $20.
- UMD movies for the PSP range from $10 to $50. Find a wide selection of UMD movies at Amazon and other retailers.
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Article updated December 2010 |
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