According to a poster on the PSPChina forums, the above is a "design sample" of another iteration of the PSP. The poster claims this information comes from a "reliable inside source" and that Sony had already finalized this basic design by the end of 2007. The only new addition so far is a built-in microphone, but otherwise the size and shape is the same as the PSP-2000. The Home button has been replaced by a PlayStation logo button just like the PS3 controller. Also noted is the hole between the volume buttons and the PSP logo, which the poster claims is where the microphone is located. The size of the metal ring has been reduced, allegedly to reduce scratches on it.
The poster claims he doesn't know the actual model number of the this PSP -- it could be a PSP-2100 or 3000 or something else entirely. "The pictures are actually of a design sample; whenever a new system is to be created, designers will follow Sony's instructions in creating several different versions. This is one of the versions that was created and then discarded. Next year when we buy this PSP, it will be slightly different, but I believe the microphone and smaller metal ring will remain."
Another set of pictures shows a black version of this so-called PSP-3000. The PlayStation button is slightly rounder and larger. The poster admits that the final design of real PSP-3000, or whatever the model number happens to be, is still unclear. Basically, even if everything this dude/dudette says is true, what we'll be seeing on store shelves might look completely different, assuming there is even a redesign in the works. Six more pictures after the jump.
[Via Joystiq]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 4)
7-22-2008 @ 1:20PM
Jak Logan said...
The back case doesn't look like it has the attachments for a UMD hinge... I wonder if it's going to be slot-loading?
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7-22-2008 @ 1:21PM
Eric E said...
We have at least a year.
probably 2100, button and mic = nothing. They've got all these new colors and bundles coming anyway. and USA/europe has at least 18-24 months for psp3000 w/ sixaxis, HDD, 2 analogs, camera, cell phone, gps, touch screen and profit.
I wouldn't be surprised if they just starting changing the home button w/o notice or #++.
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7-22-2008 @ 2:42PM
Wrathbringer said...
Remember, Sony thought that Google in the XMB and changing view speeds on videos was worthy of the 4.00 firmware number. I wouldn't be surprised to see these tiny additions as being the PSP-3000.
7-22-2008 @ 3:33PM
Lars said...
hardware and software don't follow the same revision number scheme. A slight design change such as changing the "home" button to a "ps" button will warrant a new model number.
Regarding 4.0 FW: they also added the ability to watch movies from the PS/PSN store. The revision number should go up +1 when there has been a significant change under the hood. It may not seem like a big change in functionality to you, or maybe just not stuff you care about, but whether the change is obvious to the consumer or not is irrelevant.
7-22-2008 @ 5:53PM
Phantom said...
maybe there will be a price change too , and possibly maybe some other options, like screen brightness etc .
7-22-2008 @ 7:39PM
andwhyisit said...
*facepalm*
The psp already has brightness options.
7-23-2008 @ 12:14AM
antgarcia62 said...
I would really like to see built-in wifi, similiar to the PS3. Maybe make the buttons different. Not like ''press'', but more of a ''touch''. Like touch-sensitive buttons. Loading times gone, increase the RAM again, and a tiny camera can work too, and....
-sigh-
So many ideas, by many adoring fanboys... just wish SCEI could listen (: /
7-23-2008 @ 1:31PM
AL7AIR said...
@ antgarcia62
I don't know what kind of PSP you own, but my PSP-1000 has built in WiFi.
7-22-2008 @ 1:23PM
jonathan said...
is it me or does the tv-out look different. There looks to be two arrows coming outta it compared to the one arrow on the slim i have?
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7-22-2008 @ 1:32PM
Barndo111 said...
Nice, but where's the hard drive?
Would the microphone remove the necessity of an obnoxiously long cord?
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7-22-2008 @ 7:20PM
Hashbrown Hunter said...
Yes but now people on the subway will stare at you as you yell into your PSP. Just like the DS!
7-23-2008 @ 2:59AM
Brian said...
DOWN SYNDROME FTL HOW DARE YOU DISCUSS THAT DISGRACEFUL PATHETIC GAME STEALING (COD 4?!?! WTH) AND MARKET STEALING (BECAUSE OF STUPID NINTENDO FANBOYS WHO WOULD BUY A PEICE OF POOP (WHICH, LETS BE HONEST ISNT TOO FAR OFF FROM THE DS) IF IT WAS MADE BY NINTENDO)SYSTEM HERE(sry caps had capslock on for first sentance and forgot to take it off)
7-23-2008 @ 3:02AM
Brian said...
i apologize for my previous comment ^^ it was a little overkill
7-22-2008 @ 1:39PM
Errol said...
I like the new home button and reduced metal ring around the logo. I never had a PSP 2000, but maybe i will get this one :)
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7-22-2008 @ 2:34PM
blueeyejudas said...
is it me or does psp use usb not mini-usb?
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7-22-2008 @ 2:51PM
frothyfist said...
its just you
7-22-2008 @ 2:53PM
blueeyejudas said...
i mean the psp 3000 cos usb connected looks fatter than usual so not mini usb just the traditional one im questioning as joystiq says the usb port has been changed and i know that other psps use mini usb so does any one agree that this psp uses traditional usb 2.0 not mini-usb?
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7-22-2008 @ 3:01PM
Gaucho said...
agreed.
7-22-2008 @ 2:56PM
blueeyejudas said...
plus the back case has a wider slot for the usb port on top
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7-22-2008 @ 3:00PM
Gaucho said...
I hope this isnt it. I would think they would update the look a little more. since its inception is has always kept the same basic form. I'm banking on a complete redesign (probably not too different but substantially so), the addition of a usb port, and a mic. Maybe there will be some sort of touch screen interface but i cant really say i'd want that. My DS's screen (with screen protector) looks like it went under a lawnmower. . . still, might use it now for FFIV
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