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Sony PSP-3000 vs Sony PSPgo

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SonyPSP-3000SonyPSPgo
Overview
ReleasedOctober 2008October 2009
Performance
TypeHandheldHandheld
CPUSony PSP CPU, up to 333 MHzSony PSP CPU, 1–333 MHz
Memory64 MB64 MB
Storage–16 GB
Disc driveYesNo
CPUPSP CPU with system clock frequency from 1 to 333 MHz–
Memory detail64 MB main memory64 MB (Sony's PSP-N1000 specification)
Storage detailRead-only UMD drive for PSP games and UMD Video; game saves use a Memory Stick Duo card16 GB of built-in flash memory; games are downloaded, with no UMD drive
Storage expansionMemory Stick PRO Duo slotMemory Stick Micro (M2) slot
Display and video
Built-in screen4.3″ LCD, 480 × 2723.8″ LCD, 480 × 272
Built-in screen4.3-inch 16:9 TFT LCD, 480 × 272 pixels, approximately 16.77 million colours; improved contrast, colour and outdoor visibility compared with PSP-20003.8-inch TFT LCD, 16:9, approximately 16.77 million colours; sliding screen
Video outputAnalogue TV output through the video-out/headset connector, using an optional cableAnalogue video output through the multi-use connector with a separately sold PSPgo cable or cradle; PSP-2000/3000 video cables and older cradles are incompatible
AudioBuilt-in stereo speakers and microphone; headset connectorBuilt-in stereo speakers and microphone; headset and microphone connector
Design and power
Weight189 g158 g
Battery life detail1200 mAh removable lithium-ion battery pack; AC adaptor and USB power supply supportedBuilt-in lithium-ion battery; Sony's launch specification does not publish capacity or runtime
Power use–AC adapter or USB charging
Size169.4 × 18.6 × 71.4 mm (width × height × depth, excluding the largest projection)Approximately 128 × 16.5 × 69 mm, excluding the largest projection (Sony labels these width × height × depth)
ColoursPiano Black, Pearl White and Mystic Silver at announcementPiano Black and Pearl White
In the box–AC adapter, USB cable and CD-ROM with Media Go software (launch package)
Connections
PortsMini-B USB 2.0, DC IN 5 V, DC OUT, video-out/headset connector and Memory Stick Duo slotHi-speed USB 2.0 through the proprietary multi-use connector, which also carries DC power, analogue video and sound input/output; headset and microphone connector; Memory Stick Micro slot
Wi-Fi and BluetoothWi-Fi IEEE 802.11b, including infrastructure and ad hoc modesWi-Fi IEEE 802.11b, infrastructure and ad hoc modes (up to 16 consoles); Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR with A2DP, HSP and AVRCP profiles
ControllerBuilt-in D-pad, analogue stick, four face buttons, two shoulder buttons and PS buttonBuilt-in D-pad, analogue nub, four face buttons, L/R, Start, Select and PS buttons; compatible DUALSHOCK 3 and SIXAXIS controllers require a PS3 for pairing, with some buttons and vibration unsupported
Backward compatibility–Supported downloadable PSP games and PS one Classics; no UMD games or films. Sony ended remaining PSP purchases on 6 July 2021, but previously purchased PSP content can still be downloaded from the device's Download List (PlayStation UK support)

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