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Unspectacular PSP-3001 outed by the FCC


We expect a lot when Sony makes a full point update from the PSP-2001. Unfortunately, that doesn't seem to be the case as we thumb through the FCC filing for Sony's newest PSP. Then again, it's being pretty tight-lipped with most of the juicy docs well hidden in support of Sony's request for confidentiality. We can tell you that the FCC's tests were all focused on the 2.4GHz spectrum for the PSP-3001's stated use of 802.11b WiFi (nothing new there) -- no GPS, no 802.11 Draft-n, no Bluetooth. In fact, the schematic used to demonstrate the FCC ID placement looks identical to the existing PSP slim -- no evidence of that rumored mic or redesigned Home button. Guess we'll have to wait for this one to walk through the system a bit. Nevertheless, fanboys rejoice, PSP-3001 is real and this close to a formal announcement. See the label placement pic after the break.



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Minor product enhancements are always good.



If the features are the same, the most likely reason for a new model is cost reduction measures.

Remember, Sony is aiming for more profitability in their game department ;)



And here I was, right on the verge of picking one up. Guess I can wait a bit longer.



So there is no improvement at all?



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Sucks for those people picking up PSP 2000's every week in Japan.



I don't need your console war.
It feeds the rich while it buries the poor.
You're power hungry, spinnin' stories, and bein' graphics whores.
I don't need your console war.

NO NO, NO NO NO.

Geez. My PSP is ancient. Its a 1001K launch model. *dusts it off* sigh...



Stillwell said:
So there is no improvement at all?

 

It's probably just not apparent from those diagrams.



I don't need your console war.
It feeds the rich while it buries the poor.
You're power hungry, spinnin' stories, and bein' graphics whores.
I don't need your console war.

NO NO, NO NO NO.

tedsteriscool said:
Geez. My PSP is ancient. Its a 1001K launch model. *dusts it off* sigh...

 

 So is mine, although mine is a Champaigne Gold import from Tokyo and the screen is bright then all my mates psp-1001's.



Mmm... Smaller power consumption?



Ei Kiinasti.

Eikä Japanisti.

Vaan pannaan jalalla koreasti.

 

Nintendo games sell only on Nintendo system.