PSP 3000 Limited Edition Ratchet and Clank Entertainment Pack Black
PSP 3000 Limited Edition Ratchet and Clank Entertainment Pack Black
The PlayStation Portable Limited Edition Ratchet and Clank PSP-3000 Entertainment Pack brings together the latest revision of the PlayStation Portable (PSP) in a black color scheme with the fun mayhem of the latest Ratchet and Clank: Size Matters game. Play technological games, listen to music, connect to the Internet, and do more with this Entertainment Pack.
The PSP gives you plenty of entertainment options during a flight. View larger. |
The Limited Edition set includes an exclusive silver-colored PSP and the game Ratchet and Clank: Size Matters. View larger. |
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PlayStation Portable - Now with Included Microphone and Brighter Screen
The latest Playstation Portable revision, the PSP-3000, has everything the older PSPs had but now includes a built-in microphone, which lets you take advantage of voice features in some games as well as the PSP’s built-in Skype functionality without having to use a headset. This PSP-3000 comes in a sleek black color scheme and also includes an improved anti-reflective screen that offers higher contrast and clearer visibility in well-lit places and can even be used outdoors.
A Full Entertainment System in Your Hands
The PSP was designed to handle all varieties of applications and entertainment — music, video, communication, wireless networking, and, of course, gaming. Users will enjoy top-notch 3D games with high-quality, full-motion video, and high-fidelity audio. The 4.3-inch wide screen display is bright and beautiful, and works well under many different lighting conditions. If you prefer, you can also connect your PSP to your TV. The PSP utilizes the Universal Media Disc (UMD) for a storage medium, each of which holds 1.8 GB of data.
Hundred of Games to Choose From
The PSP gaming library is hundreds of titles strong and covers a wide variety of genres. Whether you are seeking the hard hits of football or the strategy of a puzzle game, there’s sure to be many games for you. The PSP is capable of graphics quality that is comparable to the PlayStation 2, but in a pocket-sized package that you can take wherever you go.
Watch Movies and Videos On The Go
When you just want to sit back and enjoy a movie on a long plane trip, the PSP has you covered. The PSP offers two options to do this: you can either purchase full-length movies and TV shows on UMD, or you can download videos onto your computer and transfer them on a Memory Stick Duo for playing on your PSP. Included in the package is the movie National Treasure 2 on UMD.
You can also watch recorded television content downloaded to a Memory Stick Duo with the TiVo-To-Go service. (Please note that this requires $24.95 fee, you must have a TiVo Series2 connected to your home network.)
Listen to Your Music Collection Anywhere
With the ability to play MP3, WAV, WMA, ATRAC3+, and MP4 files, you can easily use your PSP as an audio player. Simply place your music on a Memory Stick Duo, and you can navigate your collection using the PSP’s XMB (XrossMediaBar) to select your song to play.
UMD discs can hold 1.8 GB for epic games and full-length movies. View larger. |
Show and Share Photos With Your Friends
With the PSP, you can show a slideshow of your photo collection with your friends by simply placing them on a Memory Stick Duo and accessing them via PSP’s XMB. Additionally, you can beam photos wirelessly to friends who also have a PSP.
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User Ratings and Reviews
2 Stars Poor Quality
Ordered PSP3000 3/4/2009, gave it as a gift on 3/19/2009, worked great until 4/3/2009. Lost power, will not accept a charge. Absolutely nothing. Called Sony, am waiting for shipping material from them in order to return the product. I,ve ask for a replacement not a repair. We shall see. I expected much better quality from Sony.
5 Stars It comes close to portable gaming perfection
We’ve been a PS3 household ever since the 60GB version came about so, with two pre-teens in the house, we were ripe for a PSP adoption. We are happy with the purchase so far.
The Ratchet & Clank Pack includes the following:
- The PSP 3000 itself in shiny black (a fingerprint magnet)
- 1 GB Memory Stick Pro Duo card
- Ratchet and Clank game (UMD)
- Everyday Shooter game voucher (download)
- National Treasure 2 movie (UMD)
- Manual, promos, registration card, etc.
First impressions:
I was surprised of how good and versatile and elegant this little console can be. It has most of the PS3 buttons, including one analog joystick, the display is large and bright, the resolution is good (480×272), and it responds quickly to controls. It appears to be solidly built. Unlike prior models, this one comes with a built-in microphone while the sound output can be either through the internal speakers headphones (not included). After charging the battery, my kid was up and running and happy in no time. But, let me proceed with a more structured discussion.
Stand alone operation (disconnected):
The PSP 3000 will play games or movies delivered on UMD discs or off a Memory Stick card. In addition, it will display photos and play music stored on the Memory card.
Networking and Internet connectivity:
The built-in Wi-Fi allows the PSP 3000 to access the Playstation Netowork and Playstation Store directly. Off the box, there is an Internet browser, a Search (the Internet) function, several Internet Radio applications and the ability to use the PSP as a Skype phone for as long as one has a Skype account and the PSP happens to be within the range of a Wi-Fi hotspot.
PS3 Integration:
After the PSP is paired with the PS3, the PS3 can ‘push’ video, photos, music and even PSP games downloaded from the Playstation Store when connected through a USB wire. When wireless, the PSP can basically take over the PS3 - actually display the PS3’s own screen and display photos stored on the PS3, play music stored on the PS3. Movie play is not supported.
Interestingly, when playing music, it’s possible to play it on the PSP’s on speakers/headphones or have the PS3 play it itself, the PSP therefore acting as a remote control device.
I suspect that additional capabilities exist that I am not aware of yet.
PC integration:
Through a USB connection, the PC will see the PSP’s memory card as an attached drive. This will allow for music, photo or movie files to be transferred directly to the PSP.
Room for improvement:
The PSP 3000 comes very close to being the perfect portable game-playing (and more) machine, at least in the Sony universe. Perfection would be achieved if the ‘keyboard’ interface were improved - it’s awful now - if it had touch screen capabilities and if file transfers from the PS3 were possible wirelessly. Also on the wish list, I hope that there were more legal ‘digital copy’ movies available for the PSP.
Rating:
It’s a 4.5 stars plus, rounded up to 5.
1 Star Unit Completely Dead
Extremely disappointed, purchased this for Christmas. After only a couple months, the unit went dead. Will not turn on, does not show any light while attempting to charge, etc.
Am in the process of trying to get service for unit. Right now, I am out the money and unit is useless to me. Will post update later.
3 Stars very pleased
The shipping on this item was pretty fast.It arrived in great working condition.I am very pleased with this order.
5 Stars A well worth buy!
To start off this system is great. I love every thing about it. I decided to get it after i found out the ratchet and clank bundle came in black (Not a fan of the silver and the sparkles). But besides all of that guys you should definitly give it a try it is worth every penny!
