Sony PlayStation Portable PSP-3000 Console Vibrant Blue Japan Working Tested
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Manufacturer description
Play Station Portable 3000. -Color ; Vibrant Blue. UMD ; Loading sound is relatively quiet. UMD ; Loading sound is more pronounced.
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Sony PlayStation Portable PSP-3000 Console Vibrant Blue Japan… using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the retro consoles category. Sony's retro consoles lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.
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Full Specifications
| cpu | MIPS R4000 |
|---|---|
| color | Vibrant Blue |
| media | UMD |
| ram_mb | 64 |
| wireless | 802.11b |
| cpu_clock_mhz | 333 |
| display_inches | 4.3 |
| display_resolution | 480x272 |
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