Sony PSP 3000 Black - Expert Reviews

Review summary: Sony has pulled out all the stops with the PSP-3000.

Review summary: You may have heard about the upcoming update to the Sony PlayStation Portable and how the PSP 3000 is supposed to have a brighter display with better contrast. I hope you're prepared to pay for it...

Verdict: You may have heard about the upcoming update to the Sony PlayStation Portable and how the PSP 3000 is supposed to have a brighter display with better contrast. I hope you're prepared to pay for it.

Review summary: When Sony decided to reveal the PSP Slim, people got all caught up over how much thinner the new model was. As we look toward the PSP 3000, all the attention is being paid to the updated display... and for good reason...

Verdict: When Sony decided to reveal the PSP Slim, people got all caught up over how much thinner the new model was. As we look toward the PSP 3000, all the attention is being paid to the updated display... and for good reason.

Review summary: The Sony PSP is undoubtedly one of the sexiest pieces of handheld kit available, and it's already had one makeover (see

Pros: Okay, so the Nintendo DS is a cutesy, fun, touchscreen-toting handheld, but Sony still provides the glorious eye-bleeding on-screen action. This third incarnation of the sleek, black multimedia machine boasts a screen with more colours than ever ...

Cons: Don't get us wrong, the screen is glorious, but occasionally you do get some annoying scan lines, which can mar your gaming/movie-watching experience. Also, battery life was poor before, but with the expanded screen sucking it dry quicker than a kid ...

Review summary: The PSP is steadily grinding out an increasingly effective niche for itself - the newest version is the best yet

Pros: Bright, colourful screen ; superb user interface ; excellent mobile gaming ; increasingly broad range of features

Cons: Still limited in content options and capacity next to some alternatives, although they're not games consoles