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How Much Does a Sony PSP-3000 Cost?



 
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Sony's PSP-3000 still is available, despite the release of the newer model, PlayStation Vita. The PSP-3000 can be found in specialty gaming stores such as Game Stop and it can be purchased through Sony's online store.

The PSP-3000 adds a high-definition screen, with increased contrast and a wider color spectrum, in addition to adding anti-reflective qualities to make gaming in any light easier. Another feature that's new on the PSP-3000 is the built-in Skype function.

For manufacturer information about this product, go to PlayStation.

Prices For PSP-3000 (console only)

(Prices as of 04/5/2012)
PSP-3000Source
$130MSRP
$130Amazon
$130Best Buy
$130Game Stop
$130Wal-Mart

Prices For PSP-3000 bundles

(Prices as of 04/5/2012)
PSP Entertainment PackPSP Sports PackSource
$160$160MSRP
$160$160Amazon
$160Best Buy
$160$160Game Stop

Additional Costs:

$10-$30Sony Memory Stick
$10-$30Games (discs and downloaded content)
$10-$15Strategy guides
$10-$20Movies on UMD

Specifications:

Media TypeUMD
Disk CapacityMemory Stick slot
Graphics Quality480x272
Online ContentPlayStation Network
ColorsBlack, special edition models vary
Other FeaturesWi-Fi accessible
Music and video player
Built-in Skype
Warranty1 year, limited

Best-Selling Games

1. Kingdom Hearts: Birth By Sleep$20
2. Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII$10
3. Need for Speed: Most Wanted$10
4. Grand Theft Auto Vice City Stories$13
5. God of War: Ghost of Sparta$19
(List as of 04/9/2012) , Source: Amazon

Best-Selling Accessories

1. Screen protector$1
2. Wall adapter$4
3. Travel case$9
4. Extended life battery$20
5. Soft rubber case$1
(List as of 04/9/2012) , Source: Amazon

What People Are Saying:

The PSP line of portable gaming devices is rapidly changing, and a newest model, the PS Vita, debuted in February 2012.

The PSP-3000, which is sold concurrently with the PSPgo, is the last system that will use Sony's proprietary UMD-formatted discs for games and videos. The PSP comes with built-in Skype functions which can be a selling point for some users. Reviewers note that where Sony excels with the PSP is in the graphics department, producing a quality that exceeds Nintendo's DS line. But some reviewers note the screen exhibits faint vertical lines during high-motion gaming sequences.

  • ConsumerSearch.com: "When it comes to handheld video game consoles, reviewers think the Sony PSP-3000 is the best bet for serious gamers, since it offers more realistic graphics and a larger game library than the Nintendo DSi."