According to SCEA’s John Koller, due to the brighter LCD screen on the PSP-3000, the system’s average battery life will see about a 30 minute decrease.
“Battery life will decrease by a small amount; it’s about 20 minutes, maybe 30 minutes, and that’s because there’s a little bit of a larger power draw with the brighter screen,” said Koller.
The new PSP-3000 model is set to hit retail this October for €199 or US$199.