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Sony PlayStation Portal vs Sony PSP-3000

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SonyPlayStation PortalSonyPSP-3000
Overview
ReleasedNovember 2023October 2008
Performance
TypeHandheldHandheld
CPU–Sony PSP CPU, up to 333 MHz
Memory–64 MB
Disc driveNoYes
CPU–PSP CPU with system clock frequency from 1 to 333 MHz
Memory detail–64 MB main memory
Storage detailStreams games rather than downloading and running them locally; Sony does not publish internal storage capacityRead-only UMD drive for PSP games and UMD Video; game saves use a Memory Stick Duo card
Storage expansion–Memory Stick PRO Duo slot
Display and video
Built-in screen8″ LCD, 1920 × 10804.3″ LCD, 480 × 272
Built-in screenFull HD LCD touchscreen; streams supported games at up to 1080p and 60 fps, depending on the game and network4.3-inch 16:9 TFT LCD, 480 × 272 pixels, approximately 16.77 million colours; improved contrast, colour and outdoor visibility compared with PSP-2000
Video outputBuilt-in screen; no external video output listed by SonyAnalogue TV output through the video-out/headset connector, using an optional cable
AudioBuilt-in stereo speakers; 3.5 mm headset jack; PlayStation Link wireless audio; Tempest 3D AudioTech in supported games with compatible wired or PlayStation Link headphonesBuilt-in stereo speakers and microphone; headset connector
Design and power
Weight529 g189 g
Battery life detailBuilt-in lithium-ion battery, 4370 mAh at 3.87 V (Sony CFI-Y1016 manual); approximately 2 hours 30 minutes to charge through a PS5 USB Type-C port. TechRadar measured just over 6 hours with haptics enabled and adjusted brightness; GamesRadar measured about 5 hours at full brightness, while Tom's Guide usually obtained about 3 hours with brightness and volume above average1200 mAh removable lithium-ion battery pack; AC adaptor and USB power supply supported
Size–169.4 × 18.6 × 71.4 mm (width × height × depth, excluding the largest projection)
Power useRated charging input 5 V, 3 A; Sony specifies a USB Type-C power adapter supporting USB Power Delivery and at least 5 V, 3 A–
ColoursWhite and Midnight Black in Sony's current UK range; a grey PlayStation 30th Anniversary limited edition was also released (GamesRadar)Piano Black, Pearl White and Mystic Silver at announcement
In the boxRemote player and USB cable; Tom's Guide identifies the cable as USB-C to USB-C–
Connections
PortsUSB Type-C charging port and 3.5 mm headset jackMini-B USB 2.0, DC IN 5 V, DC OUT, video-out/headset connector and Memory Stick Duo slot
Wi-Fi and BluetoothWi-Fi IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac and PlayStation Link (2.4 GHz); ordinary Bluetooth headphones are not supported. Sony specifies at least 5 Mbps for Remote Play and recommends at least 15 Mbps; public Wi-Fi requiring additional validation needs system software 3.0.1 or later and a smartphone or tablet, following initial setup on home Wi-FiWi-Fi IEEE 802.11b, including infrastructure and ad hoc modes
ControllerBuilt-in D-pad, two analogue sticks, face and shoulder buttons; haptic feedback and adaptive triggers in supported games; touchscreen areas reproduce the DualSense touchpadBuilt-in D-pad, analogue stick, four face buttons, two shoulder buttons and PS button
Backward compatibilityRemote Play of compatible PS5 and PS4 games installed on a PS5; cannot connect directly to a PS4; games requiring a VR headset or other additional peripherals are excluded. Cloud streaming supports selected PS5 titles from the Game and Classics Catalogues and selected owned digital PS5 games with PlayStation Plus Premium; eligible titles vary by region and time, and a PS5 is not required for this mode–

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