The worst news is that there's no fix. "Since this is caused by hardware characteristics, there is no plan to fix it with system software update." Looks like it's here to stay. We're still waiting on a statement from SCEA but, from the looks of it, they won't have much new to add.
Update: SCEA response, after the break.
"On some occasions, scan lines may appear on scenes where brightness changes drastically, due to the hardware features of the new LCD device on PSP-3000. Installed with this new LCD device, PSP-3000 offers more natural and vibrant colors on its screen, but the scan lines have come out to be more visible as a result of improving response time to alleviate the afterimages on PSP-3000. Since this is due to hardware specification, there are no plans for a system software update concerning this issue."
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 4)
10-21-2008 @ 10:19AM
Carlos said...
i guess i will have to hold back for this one
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10-21-2008 @ 10:23AM
TM said...
so they should fix the 4 gig pack before that is released
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10-21-2008 @ 7:52PM
TJF588 said...
Agreed, and many "ha"s to the lesser, non-black systems (well, system, I suppose; only one package released here so far).
10-21-2008 @ 10:24AM
Carlos said...
and first!!!
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10-21-2008 @ 2:52PM
JerJerBinks said...
Yep, you are right. When it comes to douchebags, you are numero uno!
10-21-2008 @ 7:38PM
Khaled said...
Good one!
10-21-2008 @ 10:31AM
Invisible Robot Meat said...
Visible interlacing is a "new feature"?? Gee whiz, maybe on the next model they could add something that scratches your UMD's and possibly a semi-circle red light that indicates your system is junk. Friggen awesome!
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10-21-2008 @ 10:40AM
s.mario said...
speaking of problems, has anyone had a problem w/ the UMD's themselves? I've got multiple games where the plastic protective case has seperated from the clear disc viewing window, which rubs on the disc preventing it from spinning while in my PSP...I'm ridiculously pissed about this...
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10-21-2008 @ 1:05PM
robert said...
If your UMD shells are dropping to bits, try www.umdcase.com. Much better quality than Sony's own cases and they simply snap together around the optical part of the disc. Cheap too.
10-21-2008 @ 12:01PM
taximan6430 said...
Yep, had this problem to. You can buy replacement cases online, and transfer the disc to a new case. Kind of a pain in the rear though. You wouldn't think sony couldn't afford good glue, would you?
10-21-2008 @ 12:01PM
David Black said...
You can actually but replacement cases and simply place the optical disk in a new case and it will work fine. Do an internet search for them, actually I think even Amazon carries them...
10-21-2008 @ 3:04PM
Torey said...
Yeah... this has happened to a ton of my games too. I have fixed them by using a paper clip and popping it back out. They are a lot more delicate then I originally thought they were.
10-21-2008 @ 3:12PM
s.mario said...
this is crazy...i see that you can replace the cases www.umdcase.com but i shouldn't have to pay extra money for a game i've already paid for. I've got NES games from 1984 that still work like the day I bought them...
10-21-2008 @ 5:21PM
xgk3000 said...
lol thats funny i have been just throwing away games cause of broken case thats too bad for me
10-21-2008 @ 5:24PM
xgk3000 said...
but good thing only like two games broke
10-21-2008 @ 10:48AM
Hreidmar said...
Ok... please honest opinions from people that have the 3000. I would like to upgrade from the fat. Is this bad enough that I should wait until the "4000" or whatever is next?
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10-21-2008 @ 11:04AM
Dave said...
I bought the silver 3000 last week, but kept my silver 2000 as well. I returned the 3000 24 hours after buying it. The scan lines were a big deal breaker with me. I play a lot of sports games, and fast moving objects get distorted by the lines. Also, I didn't find the colors to be true and the increased brightness is negligible. My best advice, if you don't need the built in microphone, go out and get a 2000 pack before they all go away. I think some places are selling them on sale right now.
10-21-2008 @ 12:58PM
Konstantine said...
I personally think it's worth the upgrade. I had a 2000, and I still like the 3000 more. The scanlines are noticeable, yes, but the new contrast ratio is gorgeous. The lines bug me, but so did the ghosting. There's ALWAYS something wrong with screens. If it's not one thing, it's something else. People need to stop complaining and just realize it's a preference.
More color and brightness (yes it IS brighter...), with scanlines, or less, with ghosting.
The other thing I love about the 3000 (some would call it making it 'cheap') but damn I love the matte finish. NO MORE FINGERPRINTS.
From the Phat, it's worth an upgrade IMHO.
10-21-2008 @ 3:39PM
pixelator said...
No way is this a worthy upgrade. Total dealbreaker for me, and, if they continue to hold fast to this screen (and knowing Sony, they will), I'm through with the PSP. I've been one of the most strident supporters of this system but damned if I'll pay for an inferior screen with visible scanline doubling.
10-21-2008 @ 3:42PM
Warner Young said...
Your best bet is to see if you can find a store that has a 3000 out for demo, so you can check it out yourself. I personally don't find the scanlines very noticeable at all. The ghosting on my old Phat was much more noticeable *to me*, but it sounds like this is going to vary from person to person. So instead of taking anyone's word for it, try to see for yourself. That's the only way to be sure (well, that and nuking them from orbit, but that's a different thing entirely :)