PSP-2000 hardware teardown

[one]

Impress does a teardown report for PSP-2000.

http://pc.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/2007/0913/psp2.htm

The LCD panel is thinner, the motherboard is double-sided with WLAN and MemoryStick port integrated.

 

[LunchBox]

thanks for the info!
is this the same psp included in the jak and daxter pack????
http://www.gamestop.com/product.asp?cookie_test=1&product_id=020281

 

[one]

thanks for the info!
is this the same psp included in the jak and daxter pack????
http://www.gamestop.com/product.asp?cookie_test=1&product_id=020281

Yes, but PSP-2000 in the article is the CCFF7 limited edition.

 

[Arwin]

I'm guessing this is the edition that may well sell a few million.

 

[Gradthrawn]

I'm guessing this is the edition that may well sell a few million.

Only 7,777 being made, IIRC. Play-Asia has them available for import for $399. A bit too expensive for my taste. I would probably go for $250 or maybe even $300. But I can't justify $400 to myself.

EDIT

Either my memory's bad (could definitely be the case) or they've bumped it up to 77,777 units.

EDIT 2

I'm assuming, of course, that you were talking about the FFVII CC Edition PSP.

 

[PeterAce]

The original PSP design (PSP-1003) really hurts my hands after a few hours usage.... so I picked up a PSP Slim & Light (PSP-2003 in piano black) today.

Just waiting for the battery to charge up, to find out if comfort level is better.

 

[Arwin]

I never could play the original PSP when I was lying on my back facing upwards. The unit just was a little too heavy to be comfortable for that. This could solve it. A friend of mine got one, so I'll check that one out. It's not a biggy though - I'd like the new version, but I think I can also live with my old.

This is probably a great time for people to pick up a cheap 2nd hand one, because I know a few people are selling theirs to get a slim one.

@Gradthrawn: if that is so, then yes, I suppose that could hamper it from reaching a few million.

 

[Rainbow Man]

I'm waiting for thewhite one. Black looks awesome, but only up until a person gets his fgreasy paws upon it.

Peace.

 

[inefficient]

I'm waiting for thewhite one. Black looks awesome, but only up until a person gets his fgreasy paws upon it.

Peace.

I just bought the ceramic white one today. I have to say it does look a little cheap. Like cheap soft paint over a plastic shell. I hope it doesn't start chipping off! I think I should have bought the silver one instead. I think that has a non shiny more textured paint on it.

Still... it is just paint instead of a nice hard quality plastic.

Other than that I am quite liking it. The buttons feel good. It's very light. And I'm looking forward to using the video out once I get the cable for it.

 

[Rainbow Man]

Since the black hads the paint on the INSIDE of the shell (like with the DS) I think the white should be the same.

Dunno the silver one. If the paint is on the outside it'll scratch and chip easily. I've not seen a silver in the flesh and I've been reluctant to buy one myself because of the potential scratching issue. I have some silver-colored PC mice and remotes that have discolored with use.

Peace.

 

[Arwin]

Yeah, I was just thinking 'that's weird, have they changed the PSP that much, that they don't use a clear outer shell with the paint on the inside? Well then again maybe not everywhere ...

I'd not soon go for silver. Almost every silver thing I know loses the paint far too easily, and even on the PSP you do have parts like the battery cap that would be exposed to wear and tear.

 

[Rainbow Man]

Yeah; the rear side of the PSP has never been clear with paint on the inside; like the insides of the DS when you flip it open..

I'd be afraid to put a silver PSP down for fear of scratching the paint.

Gonna buy a white one, though I don' have the money right now. Bought games and mice instead, gotta wait until next month for the PSP.
Peace.

 

[Rainbow Man]

I saw the silver version today, held it in my hand. The casing IS clear acrylic spraypainted silver-metallic ON THE INSIDE.

Both front and rear sides have the same clear slick shiny awesome image quality with full AA/AF going!

Looks really REALLY good actually.

Now I want silver more than white...



Peace.

 

[Xenus]

Why not just use color imbued plastic for god sakes?

 

[Rainbow Man]

Coz that can't match the luster the casing attains. You need to see it yourself, it looks totally rad.

Or is that too 80s of an expression?

Peace.

 

[Xenus]

Yes it is considering I wasn't born till 87

 

[Rainbow Man]

Then yuo never had the pleasure of seeing THIS on TV..

Peace.

PS: the silver PSP 2000 really does look awesome. Really shiny and silvery, all over. Even the buttons.

 

[Xenus]

Ha. no though I did have an NES and Zelda. It was fun blowing in the cartridges till it finally gave up the ghost soon after we got a PS1.

Yeah I like the silver as well though I wish they would of released the CC version over here. Not that I could afford it being a dirt poor college kid at the moment but still.

 

[Crossbar]

Here is EETimes take on the PSP Slim & Lite.

http://www.eetimes.com/news/latest/...d=01CHXWQJQHHQOQSNDLSCKHA?articleID=204200248