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PSP Go and PSP 3000 Comparison

Now that the PSP Go is released... How does it size up with PSP 3000 and what are their differences? 

Here are some basic info on the PSP Go

1. The PSP Go system have a price tag of $250.

2. It is a redesigned PSP 3000 with new looks, form and features.

3. It opens like a cellphone by sliding the screen to reveal the D-pad, analog stick. Start and Select buttons and the legendary X, Circle, Square and Triangle buttons.

4. It has an internal memory of 16 GB.

5. The memory can be expanded up to 32 GB with an M2 flash card (sorry, no more Memory Stick Duo).

6. Built-in blue tooth that can be used for blue tooth headset and PS3's dual shock controller.

7. It is 43% lighter and 56% smaller than the PSP 1000 and 16% lighter and 35% smaller than the PSP 3000.

8. It is UMD-less, games are available for download in PSN.

9. It has a backwards compatability. You can now play PSone classics and is available for download at PSN.

10. It comes in two color: Piano Black and Ceramic White.

11. Battery life lasts about 3-5 hours.

Here is their comparison:

in terms of

Screen size: PSP Go: 3.78 inch widescreen PSP3000: 4.3 inch widescreen

Resolution: PSP Go: 480x272 Px PSP3000: 480x272 Px

Games: PSP Go: Downloadable via PSN PSP3000: UMD and downloadable

Online Gaming: PSP Go: Infrastracture and AdHoc PSP3000: Infrastructure and AdHoc

Movies: PSP Go: Yes PSP3000: Yes

Music: PSP Go: Yes PSP3000: Yes

Photo: PSP Go: Yes PSP3000: Yes

Browsing: PSP Go: Yes PSP3000: Yes

Memory: PSP Go: 16GB internal memory and expandable PSP3000: expandable by memory stick duo

Bluetooth: PSP Go: Yes PSP3000: No

Sony have really evolved the unit in so many areas. But still, it has pros and cons. It all depends on the user. Some user will be pissed, others will be satisfied... But I know, like any other console Sony made, it will still undergo improvements to please their customers.