Joystiq and PSPFB hands on with PSP-2000: Part 1

by Andrew Yoon { Aug 30th 2007 at 6:00PM }

This September, Sony will be unleashing the first ever revision of the PlayStation Portable. Codenamed PSP-2000, the system sports a new slimmer design, and the ability to display content on a television. There are a lot of mysteries surrounding the new system -- but tonight, we're going to clear things up. We asked the readers of PSP Fanboy to submit their questions and received about a hundred responses. That's a lot of ground to cover, so we're going to spend the next few days answering as many as we can. Let's begin.

The PSP-1000's volume wasn't that loud. Did they increase the volume?
Submitted by: dapurplebyrd

As you can see, the speakers on the new PSP (right) are not louder than the old PSP (left). With headphones on, the volume output is identical as well.

What firmware is shipped with the PSP?
Submitted by: mike

The system includes firmware 3.60. Some new features of the firmware include: USB Charge, new background colors (27 in all!), and Connected Display Settings (for TV output).

What video sizes does it play? Hopefully 640x480.
Submitted by: Surtur

Nope. PSP 3.60 still does not support 640x480 video, which means many iPod-compatible video podcasts still don't work on the PSP.

Is the system quieter when loading data from the UMD?
Submitted by: Brandon

In some ways. The PSP will still make that scratching noise when loading data from a UMD. However, it does seem to happen slightly less often. Listen to the video, though. You'll notice that both systems will make the same disc loading noise.

Do files open faster on XMB?
Submitted by: TheHood

We loaded up our 4GB Memory Stick Duo with tons of 1080p images and had the PSP generate thumbnails. In our test, we noticed one thing: the two systems performed identically.

Is ghosting still noticeable?
Submitted by: Saigon

Yes, ghosting is still noticeable on the screen, particularly in scenes involving bright whites. The screen isn't bad -- let's not forget that the original PSP screen still produces fantastic video.

Does the web browser take advantage of the added memory? For instance, can web sites that cause the old PSP's memory to run out work on the Slim?
Submitted by: J@F

We were trying to read our favorite gaming blog when this error message struck. Seemingly, the browser is another thing that hasn't been improved in the new PSP.

What happens if you press the screen button long enough to start video out if it isn't plugged in?
Submitted by: Don
The screen simply turns off, just as it did before. This will help you conserve battery.

Is it possible to play music while viewing a slideshow on the PSP with this new release?
Submitted by: Sai
No. When you enter a different part of the XMB, your music will stop just like before.

How is the Wi-Fi connection? Can you test the range?
Submitted by: Makiyura

The range for both PSP-1000 and PSP-2000 seem nearly identical. For us, the system lost a signal once more than 30 feet away from our wireless router. In terms of download speeds, we saw that the PSP-2000 had only a marginal advantage, one that could have been caused by random network speeds, rather than an inherent system design. Regardless, PSP-2000 constantly outperformed the original PSP in our RSS download tests.

Do the buttons actually have a better response/feel to them?
Submitted by: Dennis
Yes. The buttons have slightly more resistance, which makes it much better to the touch.

I heard that when you output games to your HDTV (through component), the picture is framed. Is it true?
Submitted by: Sephiroth_FF

Yes it is true. On our 61" TV, the image produced by the PSP was 42" on our TV. That means, in diagonal terms, less than 70% of your screen will be devoted to the game. The XMB, however, will appear in full screen, as will movies and everything else accessed from there:

The image quality of games is particularly impressive. Ignoring the somewhat significant borders, the games we played looked like they were being output by a PS2. Movies, on the other hand, fared worse. Our Spider-man 2 UMD looked good, but didn't match the quality of a properly upscaled DVD running on the PS3.

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There are still a lot more questions to answer. However, we need to spend a little more time with the system. Expect answers to burning questions on PSP-2000's load times, battery life, TV out functionality, and more in the next few days.

Tags: joystiqfeatures, psp-2000, psplite

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

Jay @ Aug 30th 2007 6:25PM

I posted this over at Joystiq, but I don't really know where you're culling the questions from, so ... I haven't seen in any of Sony's literature about how long the video out cables are -- I'm hoping at least 6 feet ...

Anthony @ Aug 30th 2007 6:44PM

Such a disappointment.

AJF @ Aug 30th 2007 6:55PM

Agreed.

Extinction @ Aug 31st 2007 2:16AM

"how long the video out cables are -- I'm hoping at least 6 feet ..."

8 feet

"Such a disappointment."

Yes you are

Saigon @ Aug 30th 2007 7:05PM

It's good to know that the upscaled game video looks good on a tv. Even better, you say it looks like ps2 quality(which I'm guessing would change, depending on the game).

About the movies on tv, is it possible to change the video size? Cause upscaling 720 x 480 res on a 61" tv, is obviously not going to look great.

Man, I can't wait to get one of these babies!

Thanks for answering my question.

pixelator @ Aug 30th 2007 7:14PM

I agree that this is a MAJOR disappointment. They didn't improve the display at all? Volume isn't improved? The UMD video output isn't 720P? No 640x480 iPOD video compatibility? NO improvement of memory performance with the browser?

Jesus, Sony... Talk about bare minimum effort. I like the few improvements we did get with the PSP 2000, but this is really pathetic.

pixelator @ Aug 30th 2007 7:17PM

OTOH, who gives a flying turd about WiFi range (it's fine to start with) or UMD access noise? I never had a problem with either of those things on the old PSP - why would we expect either to have been improved?

The re-use of the SAME ghosting LCD really pisses me off, though.

Brandon @ Aug 30th 2007 7:27PM

@ pixelator

I care about UMD acess noise because I asked the question. Most games I play are in many cases in enviroments where I have the sound either entirely off, or very low. Like in a hallway of a university building, or a waiting room. You become VERY aware of how noisy the PSP becomes when accessing the UMD. Its not a horrible thing when the sound is up high or in a noisy setting, but in a normal ambient to quiet environment, its pretty noisy.

Just because you don't have a problem with it, doesn't mean everyone on earth has the same exact opinion as you. It was one of the things I figured would be easy to compare, and I legitimately was interested if it was improved or not, so what is the loss to you if I wanted to know? What were your profound suggestions for him to test?

Don @ Aug 30th 2007 7:37PM

Excellent start, PSPfanboy. It didn't tell me anything I didn't already know/guessed, but at least it's out there in print.

Can't wait to read the rest, especially a UMD games loading times comparison. My money is on no change in load times on any current games.

Larz @ Aug 30th 2007 8:48PM

I'm surprised at all the people expecting more... Sony has never said they were going to make anything more than the same PSP we love, just slimmer.

TV-out was a huge surprise to me and I think it is just wonderful that they added that feature.

"Such a dissapointment"
"MAJOR disappointment"
"really pisses me off"

What is wrong with you people? Do you even like the PSP?! How are those speakers on your iPod? Loud enough? Oh, that's right, there are none!

KMC @ Aug 31st 2007 1:42AM

I'm not really worried about sony's mistakes because i know as soon as they can the m33 team will make use of the extra ram for the web, among other things people want.

interested @ Aug 30th 2007 9:57PM

The only disappointment for me is they didn't address the screen ghosting issue. It's not a deal breaking problem, but it is annoying sometimes. PSP screen is still excellent overall, but had they fixed the ghosting it would've been pretty much perfect.

Otherwise I think the PSP2000 is a good hardware update. A bit sleeker, some issues fixed, TV output is a nice bonus. Can't complain really.

farfisa @ Aug 30th 2007 10:09PM

I think we'll see more video resolutions unlocked in the future (by Sony, or perhaps the remaining homebrew community)--if they weren't going to support DVD resolution, there's not much point to going with component video cables as opposed to something like S-video, or even just the single RCA plug so every TV could use it.

@5: 720p is pushing it though, especially considering the size of hardware that usually runs HD video well.

@PSPFB: On that note, expecting it to compare to an upscaled DVD on a PS3 isn't a realistic goal. A regular DVD player would've been a better yardstick (since who doesn't have at least one of those!!).

To be honest though, I always thought there'd be some kind of video out solution for the existing psp. Gaming aside, it's better for video / photo sharing, and that's enough of a gimmick to sell more systems.

But yeah, thanks for the frank comparison! Since we all have PSPs by now, it's good to know whether we should be thinking about a replacement!

TheHood @ Aug 30th 2007 10:14PM

Thanks for answering questions so quickly.

Hopefully there is more good news in the video output category.

Jason @ Aug 30th 2007 10:54PM

Same horrible extremely slow refreshing LCD!?!?

Sorry Sony, I thought I was going to finally buy your handheld. But you did not fix the one glaring flaw.

Back to DS Lite it seems.

Saigon @ Aug 30th 2007 11:53PM

"Same horrible extremely slow refreshing LCD!?!?"

Glaring flaw???...WTF!?!? The refresh is NOT "extremely" slow. If it was, then there would be shitload of complaints about it, for most 3d psp games. The screen is actually awesome, but the slight problem is that you notice ghosting when watching MOVIES. I rarely(mostly when I try to find it) notice ghosting when playing games, and it's not even issue with the majority of games.

"Back to DS Lite it seems."

Good. Stay on dsfanboy, and don't troll here.

Jason @ Aug 31st 2007 12:36AM

Im not trolling Saigon. I wanted the PSP redesign to fix the one glaring flaw so I could buy one. I like the PSP and I want the PSP to be a success. I want(ed) to buy one. How is that trolling? Because I have a DS Lite? Give me a break.

Keep your "troll" comments to yourself please and stop accusing fellow PSP enthusiats like some kind of paranoid freak. Sony made a mistake, it doesnt take a "troll" to see that.

Saigon @ Aug 31st 2007 1:11AM

You may or may not be a troll. But it doesn't change the fact that you have no idea what you're talking about when you say things like this:

"Same horrible extremely slow refreshing LCD!?!?" and "But you did not fix the one glaring flaw."

KMC @ Aug 31st 2007 1:48AM

Jason man, just go home. Go to dsfanboy, and never come back because sony has somehow screwed over a dsfanboi yet again with it's suck ass full 3d graphics, and surround sound, and it stupid internet capabilities, and idiotic mp3, and video player that the ds doesn't have. I'm sorry if you like gameboy but don't come here saying the psp has a huge "glaring" flaw with the barely exsistent ghosting, in full 3d fast motion games when your 2.5d mario and pokemon has no ghosting. If you don't have/want/are gettting/use/used a psp and hate it's "glaring flaw" gtfo of here.

Jason @ Aug 31st 2007 1:45AM

Saigon, the screen on the PSP has a very slow refresh rate. That is where the ghosting comes from. This is widely understood all over the internet. Its a fact. I am not saying it, the world is. Obviously for people like yourself, ignorance is bliss. You are the one who doesnt know what he is talking about. The DS Lite screens have a much higher refresh rate, thus they do not have the ghosting effect. That is not trolling, that is fact. Again Saigon, stop talking because you went from paranoid freak to ignorant moron in one post.

Jason @ Aug 31st 2007 2:00AM

Ok guys. I give up. Yea, lets let companies get away with substandard products. Who do you think Sony listens to in order to make their products better. THE CONSUMER. I am a CONSUMER. Many CONSUMERS have not bought the PSP because of the flaws it has, namely and mostly its very slow refreshing screen. The DS Lite is killing the PSP in sales for a reason. In order to fix that Sony needs to listen to CONSUMER feedback. Stop looking at things like a 12 year old fanboy and use your head for heavens sake. I AM NOT A DS FANBOY so shut the f**k up about it. Grow up guys. The PSP is a great system that just needs a better screen. It helps Sony if they get it right and people like Saigon and KMC are why they may never get it right and beat NIntendo.

Extinction @ Aug 31st 2007 2:17AM

"the screen on the PSP has a very slow refresh rate"

No it doesn't. It's refresh rate is faster than GBAs.

If you wanna complain, how about bringing up how PSPs lowest brightness setting was brighter than the fat DS's brightest? Or how PSPs resolution is bigger than the total resolution of DS's 2 screens. Or how being widescreen makes it more suited to human vision than DS's tall format which makes it so you can only see one screen at a time anyway.

Don't bitch about screens when DS has significantly worse than PSPs. PSPs screen is rated as the singular best for a portable game system's ever by almost every review site there is

Tahiri @ Aug 31st 2007 3:37AM

"CONSUMERS have not bought the PSP because of the flaws it has, namely and mostly its very slow refreshing screen"

That's the dumbest thing I've ever heard. Not only does PSP not have a very slow refreshing screen, but no one gives a rats ass except stupi fanboys who already have a DS firmly entrenched up their butts

Nathaniel Gecse @ Aug 31st 2007 2:30AM

Am I the only one who thinks that the PSP-2000 seemed louder when loading data from the UMD? It was also kind of annoying compared to the PSP-1000 because it emitted a kind of high squeaky sound.

Andy @ Aug 31st 2007 2:41AM

"Yea, lets let companies get away with substandard products."
Okay, lets see you make a better PSP. I don't consider it a substandard product at all.

"Who do you think Sony listens to in order to make their products better. THE CONSUMER. I am a CONSUMER. Many CONSUMERS have not bought the PSP because of the flaws it has, namely and mostly its very slow refreshing screen."
Most people who I know who don't own one is because they simply don't want one, or because of money issues. Never once have I heard someone say they didn't want one because of a slow refreshing screen.

"The DS Lite is killing the PSP in sales for a reason."
The DS is killing in sales because people (esp in Japan) are going ga-ga for it. If you ignore comparing the two, the PSP is selling pretty damn well.

Just as an FYI, I have never noticed a problem with the screen refresh rate. I've watched a couple of movies and haven't noticed ghosting either. While that may be because I'm simply not observant, it's obviously not that much of a problem.

daniel-kun @ Aug 31st 2007 2:49AM

If you knew Sony, you'd know it doesn't listen to the customers. :-)
But you're really exaggerating. The PSP screen is just fine. The only issues I have with it is sometimes with black/white contrast and motion. Especially on the legs of the protagonist in both GTA games this is noticeable (it looks funny/annoying), but that's about it. Haven't noticed it in other games (since the game-makers obviously SHOULD have this in mind when designing their games).

Saigon @ Aug 31st 2007 3:04AM

Hmmm, you still can't seem to understand the fact that the psp screen's refresh rate is fast, and NOT "very slow". Yes, it isn't fast enough to compelety prevent ghosting, but it's NOT "extremely slow". Which is why most 3d games on the system look good, and don't have ghosting as a problem. Maybe you would understand that, if you actually ever owned a psp, but you don't, and I DO(I've played lots of 3d games, and watched many movies on my psp).

"paranoid freak to ignorant moron in one post."

Lol, you make me laugh. Insulting me won't change the reality, that your argument makes ZERO sense.

"Many CONSUMERS have not bought the PSP because of the flaws it has, namely and mostly its very slow refreshing screen."

Pulling facts out of your ass now, are you? Please tell me your source for that ridiculous statement.

P.S. Read everyone else's comments, they agree with me.

feneck @ Aug 31st 2007 3:24AM

Can you please add one question ?
i mean "add one answer to my coming question"

Is the head-set for killzone/socom working on the psp-2000 ? (still hesitating to buy one)

Tahiri @ Aug 31st 2007 3:40AM

"If you knew Sony, you'd know it doesn't listen to the customers. :-)"

Actually they've been listening quite a bit recently.

PS3 has the least amount of DRM of any console in the past 3 generations. Hell it doesn't even have territorial lockout. They've been adding or announcing they're adding pretty much every feature we've been asking. PSP is finally getting TV out.

Ð.Sp!dér @ Aug 31st 2007 4:15AM

Yeah, but the real question still remains: Will it float or will it sink ????????

Ð.Sp!dér @ Aug 31st 2007 4:23AM

But hey, listen... The whole game-to-tv output will probably change with newer firmware. Beats me why the hell it won't output to fullscreen... It's kinda dumb. :|

About the PSP volume, the louder it is, the shorter the battery lifetime. My advice is to use headphones... but not just any headphones. A pair of Sennheiser CX300 ear cannals is like $40 (?), and it isolates the outside noise very well while delivering very high quality sound. So the sound issue isn't really a problem.

fil @ Aug 31st 2007 6:46AM

LOL at that Jason guy. He's saying the reason he doesn't want to buy a PSP is because of "the screen on the PSP has a very slow refresh rate". It is hardly noticeable nor bothersome at all! I would've understood him not buying a PSP with reasons like "the games on the DS is more innovative" or "the DS has no load times", but stating the things that he did just made him look like a fool. He probably just read PSP reviews off the net, and read about the screen rate (which is VERY minor IMO), and now he thinks he's some kind of expert on the PSP. LOL! One piece of advise to the Jason dude: Buy a PSP and see for yourself! ;p

Now on the subject of the new slim PSP's update. I must agree, I AM disappointed. They almost never made an update at all save for the size/weight of the thing. I was just probably expecting more.

kaynyne @ Aug 31st 2007 9:47AM

Man...you guys get crabby! I registered on this site because I'm considering buying my first PSP when the new Daxter PSP Slim Pack comes out a few days. First and foremost, the I want a PSP for the games. But the idea of using it for homebrew applications intrigues me to no end. I VERY MUCH WANT to get into the homebrew scene, but will the PSP Slim have that capability? I will still likely buy a PSP SLim if it doesn't yet. I imagine that coders will get it to work...eventually...right? I hope so.

I still want to know if the PSP Slim comes with a video cable.

Jason @ Aug 31st 2007 11:12AM

I cannot believe that people are saying now that the PSP screen refreshes faster than the DS. Man there is some serious denial going on here. Yes I did own a PSP. Yes the slow refresh rate shows up in games. Yes, some PSP users that post here are in complete DENIAL about the issue. Look guys, if the poor screen is ok with you I can understand that. But don't deny facts and say things like "he is a ds fanboy", "he doesnt own a psp", "he is satan". You guys don't realize that I love Sony(i have a PS3), and I wanted to get a PSP when they fixed the screen. They didnt and I was frustrated. I can't believe how some of you fanboys are! I guess what they say is true, fanboys really are blind.

Saigon @ Aug 31st 2007 12:42PM

Ohh Jason, you've lost this argument and also made a complete ass of yourself. So many people(half at least I know which are regulars on this, that do own a psp for sure) have showed a consensus that the psp refresh rate is in fact fast. So, now that's already been proven that you're wrong. I think the real issue that now remains here, is your idiocy, and you being unable to accept the fact that you've been proven an idiot.

I almost felt sorry for you, for being shutdown by EVERYONE here. But when you said in your last post "Yes I did own a PSP", and I remember in your first post you said "I thought I was going to finally buy your handheld", I remember how bullshit you're full off.

Jason @ Aug 31st 2007 1:32PM

Saigon. I DID own a PSP. I then SOLD it. I wanted to then buy one AGAIN when the screen was fixed. Man you are stupid.
Also, because you and maybe two others on here are arguing with me about this doesnt warrant EVERYONE here. The more you talk the more ignorant you sound.
Check the NeoGAF(non-fanboy, totally objective) forums you moron, and you will see tons of comments on the SLOW REFRESH RATE of the PSP's screen. You are in denial Saigon. The more you try to hold me down, the more evident it is.
No one is saying the PSP is bad, I am just saying the screen needs to be improved. If you cannot handle that then you are the very definition of a blindly loyal fanboy. Something Sony, and for that matter the industry as a whole, doesn't need. I want the technology to get BETTER Saigon, not stay the same because ignorant people like yourself.

icruise @ Aug 31st 2007 2:39PM

Jason -- So you sold your PSP because you thought the screen refreshed too slowly? I guess that's your prerogative, but realize that despite what you think, the major of people do not think that the PSP has a substandard screen. I've never once thought that the screen was a problem. Are there other problems with the PSP? Yes, some, and it's frustrating that this update hasn't addressed many of them. But it's still a great system. If it's not for you, fine, but don't call other people stupid for liking it.

Jason @ Aug 31st 2007 2:54PM

icruise, I am not calling anyone stupid for liking the PSP!! I like the PSP too!! I just think the screen needs improvement! What is wrong with u people can't u all read! I told Saigon he is stupid because he is denying the fact that the screen has a slow refresh rate and that the DS has the same problem. He is wrong, dead wrong. That is all I am saying. Read my posts people, I WANT THE PSP TO SUCCEED OK. Geez.

Saigon @ Aug 31st 2007 4:06PM

"I DID own a PSP. I then SOLD it."

Ohhh please. You were so busted!

"I wanted to then buy one AGAIN when the screen was fixed."

Hahahahahahah. *smacks forhead in laughter*

"because you and maybe two others on here are arguing with me about this doesnt warrant EVERYONE here."

There were more than 2...you have bad memory(or are trying to lie..again). And that does warrant everyone, since NO ONE agreed with you. Ha!

"Check the NeoGAF(non-fanboy, totally objective) forums you moron, and you will see tons of comments on the SLOW REFRESH RATE of the PSP's screen. You are in denial Saigon."

Well, I consider those supposed "tons"(probably only you) of people on that fourm, to be morons too. It's funny, because I've been on lots of sites, and forums, and I can't recall even 1 person having a serious issue with the refresh rate. That's not even including the endless reviews I've read from commercial gaming sites, and gaming blog sites, that never complain about ghosting in the games.

"You are in denial Saigon."

Geez, you sound like a broken record. Every post you make, you say everyone is denial. No, we're not all in denial, it's ONLY YOU.

"The more you try to hold me down, the more evident it is."

Like WTF!?!? Is that suppose to mean something? LMAO.

"I am just saying the screen needs to be improved. If you cannot handle that then you are the very definition of a blindly loyal fanboy."

Amongst many retarded things you've said. The main point you were making, was that the psp screen's refresh rate is "extremely slow". A point which EVERYONE(I don't care how many) here has disagreed with, because it's factually NOT SLOW. You can justify our responses by continuing to be a broken record, and calling us ignorant loyal fanboys, but that can't change the reality.

"ignorant people like yourself."

Yes, we're all ignorant for speaking the facts.

Jason @ Aug 31st 2007 4:33PM

Hahah. I love all you guys man. Even with a glaring flaw you guys stand by the PSP. That's fine. I am love my PS3 and I hope the PSP does well. I give up guys, no more. :)

For the record I was not lyng about anything. I did own one, I did sell it, I did want to buy a new one if the screen was fixed. Let's just leave it at that ok.

All Hail the PSP!

Alex Atkin UK @ Sep 1st 2007 12:08PM

Ok, anyone saying the ghosting on the PSP is "barely noticable" is blind.

I have owned a PSP for a long LONG time and the ghosting is my biggest complaint, other than the thing being uncomfortable.

Its NOT only really noticable in movies (although it makes UMD Movies unwatchable in my opinion, fast panning shots are just a huge blur and made me dizzy) I in fact noticed it right away on Ridge Racer, every time you turn there's a great big brown poo coloured ghost of the track and car. Its noticable in EVERY SINGLE THING YOU DO ON THE PSP! This is coming from someone who has owned a PSP since before they were out over here in the UK.

The PSP is useless for video playback because of that single flaw, its annoying for gaming due to cramping my hands and the ghosting as well. The ghosting alone in games I can ignore, the sheer uncomfortable shape of the PSP trying to use the analog and the L and R buttons at the same time, I cannot.

Out of memory errors in the web browser? Thats totally unforgivable now the new PSP has 64MB. Thats more than the Wii has and I have never ONCE seen Opera on Wii run out of memory, it runs million times better than the PSP browser. Even my PDA while being slow and not supporting FLASH, it doesn't run out of memory running Opera either and it scales the web pages down to 320x240 far far better than the PSP scales down to 480x272. Sony chose a crap web browser I'm afraid.

The PSP has obvious flaws to anyone who isnt sucking up to Sony. They also seemed to reduce the WiFi reception range during one of the firmware updates and its been poor ever since. I used to be able to browse the web with 20% signal, now I need 50% to stand a chance of it working. So yes, the PSP has issues, BIG issues. Issues that caused me to stop using it regularly as I couldn't get WiFi reception anymore once they reduced its range.

John @ Aug 31st 2007 9:23PM

saigon, dude u rock.

lonewolf @ Oct 7th 2007 8:37PM

hay saigon your the moron jason is right the screen does suffer u idiot loyal sony ball sucker ok go jason tell em straight

Larz @ Sep 18th 2007 3:56PM

The PSP is an amazing gadget. It does more for cheaper than anything else out there. Any minor "flaws" in the design that they polish out is just icing on the cake in my opinion.

It's funny how heated the ghosting issue is. For me, ghosting and screen life have been a deal-breaker for ALL LCD monitors and TV's. Yet, people are making the switch anyways and it is in fact hard to find CRT's anymore. So how does one explain that?

I refuse to switch my monitor from CRT to LCD because ALL LCD's have ghosting problems and it really really bugs the hell out of me (with FPS's especially). But with a portable it's acceptable to me because it has to be, well, PORTABLE. People who say the DS doesn't ghost are morons, and same goes for PSP... is it an issue? Not for me (again, with portables only).

It also depends on the content. People may not notice it as much on the DS because the content displayed is generally not complex, not high-resolution, and not highly-contrasting.

Samuel @ Nov 1st 2007 7:53PM

Stop Complaining About the PSP and the PSP2000 you guys don't appriciate the beauty of the PSP and if youguys who say the PSP sucks, then don't go to this website! And nothing PAWNS the PSP.