Pandora Battery for PSP Fat/Slim

Pandora Battery for PSP Fat PSP 2000
The Pandora battery allows PSP to run programs and homebrew on your magic memory stick, it can also fix a bricked PSP without hardware repair and change the verison of PSP custom firmware freely.
Therefore, there wil never be any problems or fears of custom firmware and system bricking with Pandora battery and magic memory stick in hand. They're the essential couples PSP gamers must have.

Pandora Battery for PSP Fat  PSP 2000 Features:
- Factory pre-modifed as Pandora battery
- Works on both PSP1000 (fat/phat) and PSP2000 (slim) consoles
- Bringing your bricked PSP back to life
- Directly support ISO/CSO files, emulators, multimediaplayers and homebrew
- Allows CEW (custom firmware) version switching optionally without any risks
- Incompatible with PSP3000 or new PSP2000 with motherboard version TA-088v3 or higher

Included Items:
Pandora Battery (Fat/Slim Compatible)
Step By Step Instructions

Pandora Battery FAQ
Q. What is Pandora Battery?
A. The Pandora battery allows users to recover PSP from completely dysfunctional (bricked).
Q. What are the benefits of having PSP Pandora Battery and Magic Memory Stick?
A. The Pandora battery also provides the ability to uniquely customise your PSP with all kinds of programs, emulators and homebrew on your magic memory stick.
Q. How to use the Pandora Battery and Magic Memory Stick?
A. With Pandora battery + Magic Stick the Pandora menu will be automatically launched when PSP is turned on.
Q. Can Pandora Battery turn back to normal one?
A. Yes, remove Pandora battery and turn on PSP with AC power supply. Run battery maker and select Make normal battery.
Q. How do I recharge Pandora battery?
A. The same as normal battery.
Q. Does Pandora battery do harm to the memory stick?
A. Absolutely not.

PhotoFast CR-5400 Dual Socket MicroSDHC to MS Pro Duo Adapter

Key Feature :


CR-5400 Micro SD(HC) to MS Pro Duo Adapter

* Holds 2 cards for super large capacity

* Card types can be mixed

* Freedom of expension and upgrade

* Super high read/write speed of 10 MB/s and up

* Support card types: MicroSD 256MB - 2GB/ MicroSDHC 4GB -16GB

* System requirements: Works on all OS(PSP/Windows/Mac)

PhotoFast CR-5400 Dual Socket Micro SD(HC) to Memory Stick MS Pro Duo Adapter

4 Big Advantages:
1. Holds 2 cards for super large capacity

Get maximum storage capacity with 2 microSDHC or 2 microSD cards. CR-5400 converts 2 microSD(HC) cards into one MS Pro Duo stick. You can get twice the capacity at a lower price.

2. Cards type can be mixed

Cards of different capacity and different type can be used concurrently (i.e. microSD+microSDHC).

3. Freedom of expansion and upgrade

The adapter works with only one microSDHC card as well. The second slot can be equipped anytime later. You can exchange the cards and upgrade the max. capacity at will!

4. Super high read/write speeds of 10MB/s and up

CR-5400 is made of high quality components and preserves the original speed of the inserted microSD(HC) cards (when two different types of microSD(HC) cards are used, the slower card sets the speed rate)

Important Note:

1. Please FORMAT Micro SD cards with CR-5400 adapter by SONY camera or PSP before use the card.(DO NOT FORMAT by PC)

2. Keep Micro SD cards in CR-5400 adapter all time for data transfer. DO NOT trasnfer data from Micro SD cards without CR-5400 adapter to any other device(PC). It will cause data corrupt.

3. Most of card readers DO NOT support high capacity Memory Stick (Duo) memory cards. Please use USB cable to transfer from PSP or SONY products to PC or other device.

4. For customers using PSP� system software version 2.80 or earlier: PSP� systems with system software version 2.80 or earlier do not correctly recognize high-capacity Memory Stick PRO Duo� with more than 4 GB of free (recordable) memory space. Please update.

Spy Pen ! Digital Pocket High-definition Video Recorder MP9

* Product Name: Mini DVR Pen
* pacity: 1GB, 2GB, 4GB,
* Video Pen Size: 150×15.6mm
* Power: High Volume Lithium Battery Within The Player
* playback Time: 6hours
* PC Interface: USB2.0
* Kinescope Format: 352*288 AVI of CIF
* Reading Speed/Writing Speed: 900K/700K a second
* Pixels: 300,000~2000,000
* Support Operation System:Support WINDOWS ME/2000/XP/MASOS/LINUX
* n identify operation system automatilly.

Detail Introduction:
* Hidden inside a pen, it is the world's smallest micro-DVR as well as the world's first pen-based video recorder with voice.

* It features with high sensitivity of the microphone: within 15 square meters, the ear voice n be recorded. With high-definition mera, it is helpful to provide strong evidence for the public security departments and court.

* Exquisite looking, smooth ball-point pen to write. The replable rtrie is durable and environment-friendly.

* Apply to any computer with USB and other electronic equipment.
* USB2.0 standard interface. No need drive or external power supply.

* Support WINDOWS 98/98SE/ME/2000/XP/MAS OS/LINUX operating systems. It may automatic identify the system to install the driver. (Excpet WINDOWS 98 ).

* 352 x 288 GIF file in AVI format.
* High reading & writing speed: 900K/700K bytes/sec (depends on the connected computer).
Applitions:
* Police to take record.

* Lawyer to take evidence.

* Reporter to record in the interview.

* stealth monitor.

Warning: It is forbidden to use for illegal purpose.

Operation:
* In the shutdown mode, make a single-ick to the button to enter into standby mode: the yellow lights will be on. Make another Single-ick to enter into the recording mode: the blue lights will be on.

* In the recording mode, make a ick to the button, it will save the files. The file saving time will be different according to the length of the video. ter the completion of file saving, it automatilly change to standby mode: the yellow lights at this time.

* In standby mode, if need to take another video, ick the button to enter into recording mode. The yellow lights will change to blue.

* In standby mode, yellow light is on. Keep pushing the button for 3 seconds, it will enter into shutdown mode. The light will be off.

* When the battery is used up, it will automatilly shut down. Before the system shutdown, the video files n be automatilly saved.

* When use USB for recharging, the yellow lights will be flashing. It shows it is in recharging mode.

* ter recharging completed, the yellow lights stops flashing.

* Memory is available from 2GB or 4 GB.

* The mara n be 130 ～ 300 megapixels.

* Built-in high-pacity lithium battery n work for up to 2 hours.

* Video files reading: Install the necessary video player software to the computer. Connect computer with the video pen. ick on removable drive, double-ick on the video file to watch.
Pack inuding:
* 1 × MP9 Digital Pocket Video Recorder

* 1 × USB ble

* 1 × 110-240V Power Supply

How to convert PSone games to PSP Eboot

Note: I'm given greenlight by hellow to post this here. However I will not post any link to the application i mentioned in this FAQ as i'm not too sure about the legality of it. Thanks for your understanding.
This FAQ uses the following software, google for it:

ISOBuster

PSX2PSP 1.2
# Before we can begin you must install IsoBuster and PSX2PSP.
# The first time you launch IsoBuster it will prompt you to register. I recommend using the "Free funct. only" since it provides the reliable ISO ripping you need (however because it is a very good utility if you decide to purchase and register a copy more power to you).
# The first time you launch PSX2PSP it will prompt you to select a mode. I recommend using Theme Mode as it allows you to preview the results of your custom EBOOT menu.
# To begin converting PSone games to PSP you must first extract the ISO to your PC.
# Insert the CD of your PSX game into your PC. In IsoBuster you will see the the session(s), track(s) and file-systems of your disc.
# Right-click the CD listing at the top of the tree on the left and choose Extract CD < Image > RAW (*.bin, *.iso). It will ask where to save the BIN and after the extraction where to save the CUE.
# For the BIN file to work with PSX2PSP you must add .iso to the end of the generic BIN file that IsoBuster created.

In Theme Mode of PSX2PSP open the Convert Menu. Under ISO/PBP File navigate to where you saved your ISO.
# PSX2PSP should automatically fill in the Game and Save titles and IDs.

(NOTE: If you are converting a multi-disc game make sure you use the same Save ID on each discs EBOOT.)
# Under Output PBP folder navigate to where you want your EBOOT.PBP to be saved after conversion.
# From here if you do not wish to customize the EBOOT.PBP menu you can click the Convert button and your playable EBOOT will be created.
# If you do wish to customize your menu open the Customize PBP Menu.
# Here you can choose which graphics are used for the icon and menu, more specific information will be added for this later.
# After you have chosen the graphics you wish to use for your converted PSone game close the Customize PBP Menu and hit the Convert button on the Convert Menu.
#Now copy your completed game folder to your PSP memory stick under X:\PSP\Game\
You are now able to play your favorite PSone game on your PSP!
NOTES:

Not every game plays with 100% accuracy, tweaks and PopStation improvements are always forthcoming.
Resources

Popstation ImagePacks - A database of graphics for customizing your EBOOT.PBP menu

PSx on PSP Compatibility List - A list consolidated by netizens on which games can be played and on which pops that the game will run well.

Pandora Battery Installation & Usage

Disclaimer: This FAQ is solely for people with bricked psp and not for any form of piracy and downgrading. Also please do not attempt to brick your working psp just to try out this unbricker as the end product is not a fully working 1.50 PSP but a "lite version" of the firmware.
Well I'm aware there is an easy installer floating around various websites but this is for those that still prefer the "original way"
What you will need:
01x Battery

01x Memory Stick Duo Pro that is less than 4gb (MSD not working)

01x PSP on 1.50 OFW or any other CFW

1.50 Firmware

Pandora's Files

List of Compatible Batteries
Working:
- Sony "standard" Li-ion 1800 mAh

- Sony PSP-280 2200mAh

- Atomic Battery Pack 3.6V 1800mAh

- Datel, PSP Battery 3600 mAh (X2)

- Datel, PSP Battery 1800 Max Power

- Datel, PSP Battery GO MAX



Not Working:


- 3.6v 3600 mAh Battery Pack (Silver letters) (Model PSP-360) (Fake)

- 2600 mAh Mega Battery Pack (Fake)

- Sony PSP-280 2200mAh (Fake)

- Sony PSP Bloc-Battery pack 3.6v 1800 mAh

- Battery 3600mAh, unknown brand, (china made model NK-RH008) (Fake)

- Battery Pack, unknown brand, (lithium) 3.6v 3600 mAH (Fake)

- Intec 2200 mAh

- UltraLast e-Boost 3.7v 2200mAh Li-PO battery

Installation
0) On your PSP, enter Recovery Menu holding R Trigger when Booting it. Set your Kernel to 1.50.

1) Download the Pandora's File and the 1.50 Official UPDATE.

2) Extract the Files to your Desktop and Open the folder.

3) Connect the PSP to the PC with the Memory Stick inside via the USB Connection.

4) Use mspformat.exe from the Pandora's Folder to format the Memory Stick.
*Open any folder, From the upper menu select Tools-->Folder Options...-->View-->unmark "Hide Extensions for known File Types"--> Apply an then OK.
*Then Copy the "mspformat.exe" from the mspformat folder inside the Padora's Folder to [My Computer/C:]
*Now Open up "Run" from your PC and type in "cmd" and a Black Window should pop up.
 

 
 
*In the Black Window, type in cd c:\ and then hit enter. This should appear, C:\>

*type mspformat.exe YourPSPDriveLetter (example: since mines is letter M, it will look like this, mspformat.exe m)

*Type in Y and hit ENTER. FORMAT COMPLETED...

(if you see any files that still exist inside your MS, Delete them manually)

5) Remove the Memory Stick and disable the USB connection. (you will not damage your PSP or memory stick when having your PSP on for this step)

6) Re-Connect the Memory Stick again via the USB connection of the PSP. (you will not damage your PSP or memory stick when having your PSP on for this step)

7) Manually Create the PSP/GAME folders on the Memory Stick (MS).

8) Now back to the Padora's Folder, open up the battery folder and copy both folders to your Memory Stick (MS_ROOT/PSP/GAME).

pandora_battery

pandora_battery%
9) Go back and open up the installer folder and copy both folders to your Memory Stick (MS_ROOT/PSP/GAME).

pbfirm_install

pbfirm_install%
10) Extract the 1.50 Official to your Desktop.

11) Copy the 1.50 official updater as UPDATE.PBP to the root of the Memory Stick.

12) Remove the Memory Stick and disable the USB connection. (you will not damage your PSP or memory stick when having your PSP on for this step)

13) Re-Connect the Memory Stick again via the USB connection of the PSP. (you will not damage your PSP or memory stick when having your PSP on for this step)

14) Run "installer" on the PSP. This application will create the firmware files on the root of the Memory Stick, as well as msipl.bin.

15) Execute "msipl" application on the PC with the msipl.bin to write the IPL to memory stick.
*On your Memory Stick, copy the "msipl.bin" and paste it to [My Computer/C:]
*Then Copy the "msinst.exe" from the msinst folder inside the Padora's Folder to [My Computer/C:]
*Both "msipl.bin" & "msinst.exe" should be together. (inside C:\)
*Now Open up "Run" from your PC and type in "cmd" and a Black Window should pop up.
*In the Black Window, type in cd c:\ and then hit enter. This should appear, C:\>
*type msinst.exe YourPSPDriveLetter msipl.bin (example: since mines is letter M, it will look like this, msinst.exe m msipl.bin)

*Now hit ENTER.

*A bunch of stuff should show and you might get "write MS BOOT CODE C:\>". Ignore it you are done.

 

16) Once again, Remove the Memory Stick and disable the USB connection. (you will not damage your PSP or memory stick when having your PSP on for this step)

17) Re-Insert the Memory Stick again. (you will not damage your PSP or memory stick when having your PSP on for this step)

18) Execute "battery" application on the PSP to modify the battery.

19) Congratulation, you are now in possession of a "Magic Memory Stick" and a "JigKick Battery".
Usage
- Insert Memory Stick into the PSP

- Remove power cord and insert the JigKick Battery into the PSP.

- A menu appears when the PSP boots. Follow the onscreen information

and instructions.
Notes
- The firmware on the memory stick is not a full 1.50 but a minimal subset of it. So not all programs such as flasher will work.

- Only memory stick pro duo will work.

- The Idstorage cannot be totally restored, as there is no known way to regenerate it fully.

- There will be a BSOD at the end of the process but it's normal.

- All hardware revisions known at this day are supported.

Problems
- UMD not working properly especially for PSP with TA-82/86 motherboard.

- Analog Stick losing sensitivity.

- Wi-fi not workng properly after unbricking.


Credits
All work done by the Prometheus team aka Team C+D:
Adrahil (VoidPointer)

Booster

Cswindle (Caretaker)

Dark_AleX (Malyot)

Ditlew

Fanjita (FullerMonty)

Joek2100 (CosmicOverSoul)

Jim

Mathieulh (WiseFellow)

Nem (h1ckeyph0rce)

Psp250

Skylark

TyRaNiD (bockscar)

How to Distinguish Between Genuine & Fake Memory Stick Duo Pro

After seeing thread after thread on this subject, I thought I'd cobble together a quick guide for people to determine whether they have a genuine or a fake Sony Memory Stick Pro Duo. Most of this information is available on other websites but has been condensed for easy digest.
If you've recently bought a Sony High Speed 1GB or 2GB from eBay, the chances are it will be a fake. Stores in Hong Kong, China and Singapore are flooded with these things at the moment and it's actually a much harder task to find the genuine item! Notice how cheap they are, they sell as low as $80 for even a 4GB ones.
Either way if you buy from eBay - you have been warned!
It's also worth bearing in mind that even if you do have a fake Memory Stick, and it's still working after a few months then you should be okay. It may not be the real deal, but hell at least it still works! Which is more than can be said for some unlucky people out there..
Capacity
If you have bought a Sony 2GB High Speed Memory Stick Pro Duo, when you first format the card the available capacity should be 1,910 MB. Fake models have varying sizes, usually 1,948 MB or 1,949 MB. Some fake cards also use a trick to display the full capacity available but in fact can only store 1GB or thereabouts.
Packaging
A genuine Sony product has superior quality packaging and should be properly heat-sealed around the edges. This is a tell tale sign. Also the quality of the ink on the card inside will show up a fake. Look at the black bit on the back, good quality printing from Sony will not have 'white dots'. Note: Even fake cards still carry the Sony hologram.
Examples :-

This is a genuine Sony card. Noticed how it is properly heat sealed around the edges.

A fake 512 MB card. Notice how the packaging is sealed with six crappy blobs of glue.
Build quality, size and shape.
A fake Memory Stick may look the real deal at first sight, but if you compare it with a genuine item you can see the differences. The writing on a genuine card should be engraved into the plastic, not 'stuck' on. A fake stick may also be thicker in width that the real deal.

Examples :-
Can you tell the difference from these two 512 MB cards?

Playstation Portable - The Ultimate FAQ

I had recieved pm asking how to convert videos to be able to work on a PSP. Thus the reason for this guide. For this guide, i will be using PSP Video 9 which is one of the most user/newbie friendly software around. Somemore it's FREE.

Getting Started

First off, if you want to playback the videos you converted on your PC you'll need QuickTime. While this is not a requirement, it is a good idea. You can download the latest version of QuickTime from Apple Website

After installing quicktime, make sure you give your PC a reboot before continuing. After that you can download the PSP Video 9 from this link
In order to get the videos onto your PSP you either need to connect your PSP to you PC via USB cable or insert your Memory Stick into a memory stick reader.
Before you use PSP Video 9, make sure your Memory Stick is properly formatted.

The first time you run PSP Video 9 you will see this screen. Just follow the on screen instructions, PSP Video 9 will attempt to automatically setup your PSP for video.

Converting Video

Now we are ready to convert your first video file. Click "Convert" on the menu to go to the Convert section. Next, click the "One-Click Transcode" button and select the file you want to convert. If there are no files in your queue, conversion will begin immediately, otherwise the video will be stored in your queue.

Once the conversion is complete, click on the Copy button to go to the Copy page. On the left hand side of the copy page, you can see all the PSP video files on your PC. Select the video you just converted and click the "Copy Video to PSP" button. Now, provided you had enough free space for the file, the file should appear on the right hand side of the page meaning the file is now on your PSP.

First Time Buying Guide

Okay, there are definately a few things you want to get when you pickup your PSP. First of all, read the reviews and information posted at this forum and that should make your decision easier.
At the start, be sharp and look for any tampering to the console or the box when the shopkeeper first hand the console to you. Reject the good immediately if any of such instance is found as i heard that shops at Sim Lim Square especially had such gimmicks such that they took out the battery or what and charge consumers seperately for the accessories. Feel free to complain to CASE if you felt that you are a victim of this fraud.
After that, request for a umd to check the umd drive whether is it in working condition and also check for the speakers whether is it working or not. If you want, bring a extra memory stick and put in a totally black jpeg picture to check for dead pixel.
If your going to put movies, music, or photos on your memory stick I advise you go with a bigger size memory stick, as they are becoming cheaper and cheaper every day. You can get a 2GB for about $50 these days so I recommend that. Once you get your PSP you're going to want to utilize all of it's features and thus, your going to want a bigger memory stick so go with something 4GB and up.
As for the case you have many options there. You want to get something sturdy that you can rely on, yet something that has access to most of the important buttons without opening. I would recommend the Playgear Pocket, by logitech, as this is the case a lot of people have (me included) and has proven to be reliable.
Another thing you might want to invest in is a screen protector. This is basically a piece of plastic like material that will go over your screen protecting it from most scratches. Two well known brands would be Hori and Martin Fields, I suggest investing in one of those screen protectors, as they are supposed to reduce glare, and help out with scratches.
Make sure to buy a microfiber cloth which is designed to wipe LCD or other screens that are very sensitive. Invest in one of those and that will help keep your PSP clean and scratch free. Also be aware that wiping the screen with your shirt, paper towels, or other objects will cause scratches and that should be avoided. If you have friends wearing spectacle, you may want to try asking from them see whether they want to give the "spectacle cloth" to you or not

And I'm going to leave you with some advice on keeping your PSP neat and scratch free. If you get the case and screen protectors and the cloth you should be set to go. Just remember to be careful with it, and usually wipe it down after you use it and keep it in good condition as it is a $400 dollar investment.
Some places that might be recommended to buy your PSP:
Funzsquare
Funzcentre
Playboxx
Gamescore
Mega Multimedia
Seow Choon

Sony Playstation Portable For Dummies

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= 1. What is the Sony PSP? =

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The PlayStation Portable is a handheld game console released and currently manufactured by Sony Computer Entertainment. Its development was first announced during E3 2003, and it was officially unveiled on May 11, 2004 at a Sony press conference before E3 2004. The system was released in Japan on December 12, 2004, the United States and Canada on March 24, 2005 and in Europe and Australia on September 1, 2005. It is considered the first handheld video game system to use an optical disc format (Universal Media Disc). After PSP Slim was released, Sony had announced that they are discontinuing production of the standard psp. Meaning standard psp are currently on limited stock and gone after the current stock sold out.
A new slimmer and lighter version of the PlayStation Portable, titled Slim and Lite, was announced on July 11, 2007 and Sony's press conference at E3 2007. It will be available in the US, Europe and Japan in September 2007 with various colours and a very different box packaging to the current PSP. Among these versions three were physically shown at E3 2007: a white version with a Star Wars imprint, a piano black version and an ice silver version.
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= 2. Specifications (taken from various sources) =

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Normal Playstation Portable
PSP CPU (System clock frequency 1~333MHz)

32MB Main Memory

4MD Embedded DRAM

UMD Drive (Playback only)

IEEE 802.11b (Wi-Fi)

USB 2.0

Memory Stick Duo PRO

IrDA

IR Remote (SIRCS)

5V DC OUT

Terminals for charging built-in battery

Headphone/Microphone/Control connector


Control:

Directional pad (Up/Down/Right/Left)

Analog pad

Triangle, Circle, Cross, Square buttons

Left, Right shoulder buttons

START, SELECT buttons

Display Mode, Sound Mode, Volume +/-, Home buttons

POWER On/Hold/Off switch

Wireless LAN On/Off switch

UMD Eject switch

Dimensions: Approximately 170mm (L) x 74mm (W) x 23mm (D)

Weight: Approximately 260g (including battery)


Screen: 4.3 inch, 16:9 widescreen TFT LCD

480 x 272 pixel (16.77 million colors)

Max. 200 cd/m2

Built-in stereo speakers

3.6V 1800mAh lithium-ion battery
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- 3. PSP Launches and Packs -

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The European launch date was 1st September 2005. The retail price is £180. Like in the US, the only pack initially available was the Value Pack containing:

1 PSP console

1 Power supply

1 Instruction manual

1 White wrist strap

1 Carry case

1 Cleaning cloth

1 32MB Memory Stick Duo

1 Pair of headphones with inline remote control

1 Music/movie/game sampler UMD



The US launch date was 24th March 2005. The retail price is $249 USD. The only pack initially available was the Value Pack

containing:

1 PSP console

1 Power supply

1 Instruction manual

1 White wrist strap

1 Carry case

1 Cleaning cloth

1 32MB Memory Stick Duo

1 Pair of headphones with inline remote control

1 Music/movie/game sampler UMD

The first million purchasers will also receive a Spiderman 2 Movie UMD.
The Japanese launch date was 12th December 2004 for 20,790 Yen with tax.

The system includes:

1 PSP console

1 Power supply

1 Instruction manual

In addition, a "Value Pack" was launched in Japan on the same date for 26,040

Yen with tax that contains the same as the normal pack plus:

1 White wrist strap

1 Carry case

1 32MB Memory Stick Duo

1 Pair of headphones with inline remote control

The "Giga Pack" was launched in Japan on 31st October 2005 for ¥29,800 ($400 SGD) in Asia, $299 ($473 SGD) in the United States, $349 ($492 SGD) in Canada and £214.99 ($642 SGD) in the UK. It contains the same accessories as the "Value Pack" but Sony replaced the 32MB Memory Stick Duo with a 1GB ones.
A base unit package aka "Standard Pack" or "Core Edition" was available only in Japan at launch, although it had been released on the U.S. and Europe on March 22, 2006, with pricing points set at $199 U.S ($345 SGD), €199 ($401 SGD), $329 AUD ($387 SGD) and £149.99 ($448 SGD).
On 12 September 2006, Sony announced that they are releasing a new PSP pack called "Entertainment Pack". The Entertainment Pack includes the following:

1 PSP Console

1 AC Adapter

1 ATV Offroad Fury Blazin' Trails Game

1 Lords of Dogtown UMD movie

1 1GB Memory Stick Duo Pro

1 Demo Disc
This was released and on sale for US$249 (about $349 SGD).
The "Bonus Pack" ,which was initially announced on 4th October 2006, went on sale in Japan on 18 October 2006. This pack consists of the following:

1 PSP Console

1 Pouch

1 1GB Memory Stick Duo Pro

1 USB Cable

1 PSP Stand

1 AC Adapter

1 Battery Pack
"Bonus Pack" is more or less similar to "Giga Pack" except that lint cloth and earphone w/ remote are not included just like the USB cable and PSP stand that were not included in the latter. It will be selling at the price of US$280 which is about $19 cheaper than "Giga Pack".
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4. PlayStation Portable Slim & Lite

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At E3 2007, Sony released information about a new version of the PlayStation Portable, currently packaged in the PAL territories as PSP Slim & Lite. The new PSP is 33% lighter (reduced to 189 grams from 280 grams) and 19% slimmer than the original PSP system. The model numbers have changed to PSP-2000, following the previous region-based numbering scheme (cf. the PSP-1000 numbering scheme of the "old" PSP model).

Features and Changes
The PSP Slim & Light offers a 33% lighter and 5mm (19%) thinner system. Internal changes to achieve this include the removal of a metal chassis (used to reduce damage), improved WLAN modules and Micro-controller, and a thinner and much lighter LCD display.
Although dubbed "PSP Slim and Lite", the PSP-2000 range offers a lot of other tweaks and improvements from the older generation. To target the original PSP generation's poor load times when in UMD games, a "temporary memory" was implemented in order to speed up load times.

Further to this, the internal memory (RAM and FlashROM) was doubled to 64MB to improve load times and accommodate for an improvement in the web browser's performance.

PSP Slim MagicGate Memory Stick Slot

PSP Slim MagicGate Memory Stick Slot
To make the PSP slimmer, the capacity of the battery was reduced by about 1/3. Due to more efficient power usage, the runtime of the PSP is still the same as the older model. Older model batteries will still work with the PSP Slim & Light which extends the amount of playing time on the PSP Slim & Light. However, the battery cover on the newer model does not fit over the older battery due to its bulkier size.
Amongst these, other minor changes were made. The PSP Slim & Light has a new enamel coated finish to prevent scratches and smudges. The serial port was also modified in order to accommodate a new video-out feature (while rendering older PSP remote controls incompatible). USB charging was made possible (using a USB cable to plug the PSP into a USB port to allow charging). The D-Pad was also modified in response to poor performance - being raised, while buttons offer improved responsiveness, confirmed in the GameSpot "hands-on" review: "several GameSpot editors have noticed that the d-pad and buttons on the new PSP provide a little more tactile feedback for a better overall feel."
A new UMD loading tray design was introduced to be more efficient in terms of size, while the Wi-Fi switch was moved to the top of the console and the Memory Stick slot moved to the upper left. The speakers were repositioned on the front of the PSP near the top of the screen. The rather obsoleted infra-red port was also removed - which offered no use to the original PSP generation other than in homebrew applications. The analog stick was also redesigned to be more flexible.
A "1Seg" tuner (model PSP-S310) peripheral, designed specifically for the PSP Slim & Lite model, was released in Japan on September 20, 2007.
Pricing
The announced price is set at $169.99 for the Core Pack and $199.99 for the newer PSP entertainment packages. The original version of the PSP is also set to be priced at $169.99, until they are sold out, although some stores may lower the price as a clearout sale to try and sell their PSP systems more rapidly. The PSP Slim will sell for $169.99, and the two special limited edition ones cost $199.99. The Final Fantasy VII 10th Anniversary edition is limited to 77,777 units is currently on sale in Japan and online stores for US$399.90. In New Zealand the PSP Slim retails for a price of NZ$299.95. In Australia the PSP Slim retails from $249-$279. Production of the original PSP has already been halted.
Retail Configuration
The initial North American PSP release was the Ice Silver Daxter Entertainment Pack at $199.99 The Piano Black version is currently set to be priced at $169.99. The Ice Silver PSP will come in an entertainment packet including the game Daxter, a 1 GB Memory Stick, and the UMD movie, Family Guy Freakin' Sweet Collection. About one month later, Sony plans to release a special Ceramic White Star Wars edition PSP which has a silkscreen picture of Darth Vader on the back. It will come with the game Star Wars Battlefront: Renegade Squadron. Both the Ice Silver and Ceramic White PSPs are set to be priced at $199.99. Sony will release the colors Rose Pink, Lavender Purple, and Felicia Blue in Japan at launch. A special "FINAL FANTASY VII 10th Anniversary" Edition will be released a week before launch, limited to 77,777 units. The package includes a silver color unit with Final Fantasy pictures at the back, and an original Final Fantasy sword-shaped strap. (Some shops will also provide a special ear-phone for pre-orders).
Europe will get black and silver models and the two special limited edition colors available as a bundle: Simpsons-themed yellow bundle and the red and black Spider-Man bundle. At the moment, U.K are pre-ordering the Slim & Lite PSP for £129.99. The white models will be released on October 11th.
Release Dates:
* Hong Kong - August 30

* North America "Ice Silver" - September 6

* South Korea - September 7

* Australia - September 12

* Japan, Final Fantasy VII design - September 13

* Europe "Piano Black" - September 5

* Europe "Ice Silver" - September 5

* New Zealand - September 14

* Japan, all colors - September 20

* South Africa - September 24

* North America "Piano Black" - October 5

* Europe "Ceramic White" - October 6

* North America "Ceramic White" - October 4

* Europe "Spider-Man" - TBA 2007

* Europe "Simpsons" - TBA 2007
TV Output

Sony has added a TV output for the PSP Slim available through Firmware 3.60. The PSP can output standard resolution (4:3), and widescreen (16:9). It also offers a screensaver if the PSP is inactive for a set amount of time. It is able to output games, videos, and other media. To achieve TV output on the Slim model, Composite, S-Video, Component and D-Terminal cables are sold separately by Sony. Games are output as a progressive scan signal, which can only be carried by the component video and D-Terminal cables, and can only be displayed on a television which supports progressive scan. The maximum resolution through TV output is 640x480 pixels, and composite video uses NTSC colour encoding (no PAL composite signal is available).
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5. PlayStation Portable 3000

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System Changes

In comparison to the Slim and Lite, the PSP-3000 has an improved LCD screen with an increased colour range, five times the contrast ratio, half the pixel response time to reduce ghosting and blurring effects, and anti-reflective technology to improve outdoor playability. The screen draws more current than the screen for the PSP-2000, initially causing a reduction in the console's battery life by "about 20 minutes" according to SCEA director of hardware marketing John Koller. However, he released a statement retracting this comment, saying that, "the screen of the new PSP draws a little more power" but he claims that, "our engineers in Japan worked to reduce the power consumption of the overall system including its components." It has an integrated microphone, the goal of which is to establish the PSP as "a viable communication device" according to Sony Europe boss David Reeves. PSP games will now be playable on interlaced (non-progressive scan) televisions via composite video cables. The start and select buttons have changed from semi-circles to ovals, with the home button being replaced by a "PS Button" similar to the PS3's DualShock 3. Sony also announced a firmware update.
Release
The PSP-3000 was released on October 14, 2008 in North America (US$199.99 for the bundles and US$169.99 for the core, which will be released later on), in Europe on October 17, 2008, and in Australia on October 23, 2008 for AU$299.95.
The PSP-3000 will come in two limited-edition bundles in North America. One includes a Mystic Silver PSP-3000, Ratchet & Clank: Size Matters, the National Treasure 2: Book of Secrets UMD movie, a 1GB Memory Stick Pro Duo and a voucher for a PS Store download of Echochrome. The PSP 4GB Memory Entertainment Pack includes a Piano Black PSP-3000, one 4GB Memory Stick Pro Duo, and a PS Store voucher for Everyday Shooter. According to Circuit City, the core pack will release on November 9, 2008.
In Europe the console will be released in eight different bundles. It will retail for €199 in the Eurozone and £149 in the UK.
The PSP-3000 was released on October 16, 2008 in Japan for ¥19,800 ($184). Two bundles will also be released for the holiday season. Mobile Suit Gundam: Gundam vs. Gundam: ¥24,840 ($227) on November 20 and Patapon 2 Donchaka: ¥23,800 ($218) on November 27.
In New Zealand, it was released on October 17, 2008 for NZ$325.
Problems?
Screen:
It has emerged that the new screen shows visible dark lines, similar to traditional scan lines, and displays interlacing-like artifacts during on-screen motion.
It has been shown that the new screen possesses a new horizontal subpixel structure, which is thought to create the scanline-like appearance, but the origin of the interlace-style artifacts is currently unknown.