PSP-E1000 tech specs unveiled

[Agriel]

Sony’s lifted the lid on the technical specifications for its wallet-friendly PSP-E1000.

Announced last Tuesday during the console maker’s Gamescoms presser, the budget handheld omits a number of key features available in previous models, such as Wi-Fi and stereo sound.

The device itself is noticeably larger than the PSP-3000, measuring at 172.4 x 73.4 x 21.6 mm compared to the 3000’s slimmer 169.4 x 71.4 x 18.6 mm. It’s also a little heavier than the 3000 too, weighing in at 223g including battery pack.

In addition, the E1000 features a matte charcoal finish, UMD support (as you’d expect) and packs a screen size identical to that of the PSP-3000. The portable will retail for approximately 99 Euros.

Have a butcher’s at the full tech specs below, courtesy of Eurogamer.

-LCD screen: 4.3 inches / 10.9 cm (16:9) full-transparent type, TFT drive. Approximately 16,770,000 colours displayed.
-Sound: Monaural speaker.
-Internal disc drive: Read-only Universal Media Disc drive.
-Interface: DC IN 5V connector. Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 compliant). DC OUT connector. Headset connector. Memory Stick PRO DuoTM slot.
-Power source: AC Adaptor: DC 5.0 V. Lithium-Ion rechargeable Battery Pack.
-Maximum power consumption: Approx. 6 W (when charging).
-External dimensions: Approx. 172.4 × 73.4 × 21.6 mm (width × height × depth) (excludes largest projection).
-Weight: Approx. 223 g (including Battery Pack).
-Operating environment: temperature 5°C - 35°C.
-Compatible codecs: Universal Media Disc Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC Main Profile Level 3. Music: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC Main Profile Level 3, Linear PCM, ATRAC3plusTM Memory StickTM For details, refer to the User's Guide.
-Universal Media Disc laser - Wave length: 655 - 665 nm., Power: Max. 0.28 mW., Type: Semiconductor, continuous.
-AC Adaptor
-Input: AC 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz., Output: DC 5 V, Max. 1500 mA., External dimensions: Approx. 61 × 23 × 84 mm (width × height × depth) (excludes largest projection)., Weight: Approx. 62 g.

http://www.psu.com/PSP-E1000-tech-sp...a012627-p0.php

[DarkVincent07]

Even though I have a 3000... I kinda want one. They are so pretty

[F34R]

ugh, I'd not dream of buying that. I like the finish, but the rest of it screams "gimped".

[mickice]

ugh, I'd not dream of buying that. I like the finish, but the rest of it screams "gimped".

No wifi, heavier bigger size than a 3k and a mono speaker? Ugh. I think I vomited a little in my mouth.

Don't be a chump Dark and get another PSP-3000 if you need one. Lilacs are pretty cheap and rather sexy too.

[Dave-The-Rave]

I just got to ask..Sony...what's the point? Focus on the VITA !!

[DarkVincent07]

I didn't see the mono speaker part 0_0 That sucks...

[mickice]

The PSP-3000 is like $170-ish. This new model might come in sub $120 but in this case I think your selling yourself short.

Oh, it's only mono speaker out, i'm sure headphones will be stereo. Not sure yet if this will support the camera for (InviZimals and EyePet) or even the TV-out for capture card recording.

[AaronSOLDIER]

I only ever use headphones anyway but I'd definitely go the extra €30 or whatever and get a 3000.

[Versus]

No wifi, heavier bigger size than a 3k and a mono speaker? Ugh. I think I vomited a little in my mouth.

Don't be a chump Dark and get another PSP-3000 if you need one. Lilacs are pretty cheap and rather sexy too.

Man I was thinking the same thing too! Like WTF? What's the point? I guess the idea behind this is for someone who will never go online with it that doesn't care for multiplayer? And who can use headphones to get better sound? (I think you could do that right?).

[Nitey]

It does look pretty beautiful though! All about the 1000 though *flex*

[mickice]

Man I was thinking the same thing too! Like WTF? What's the point? I guess the idea behind this is for someone who will never go online with it that doesn't care for multiplayer? And who can use headphones to get better sound? (I think you could do that right?).

It's like targeting for a demographic that doesn't exist.

I like my Wifi on my PSP, I can browse the store fine, I can download minis and full functioning games. It's not the fastest thing on the planet with only 802.11 b but it gets the job done.
More importantly I lay in bed and use the web browser to look up ebuddy, facebook...

[AaronSOLDIER]

I use to use the browser but nowaday I hardly ever flick the WLAN switch on so could live without it, anything I buy on PS Store for PSP I download and install on PS3 then transfer otherwise it takes like 3 hours to download something like FF9.

[F34R]

It does look pretty beautiful though! All about the 1000 though *flex*

I love my 1000. It's a great feeling to be able to play games, and bludgeon someone with the same device lol. Gotta show the love for the 2000 though.

Sony is mad. This device doesn't make any sense whatsoever.

[Metalbear1990]

lol mono wtf?

[BubbaHotepUK]

No WiFi = No Remote Play for the PS3 either.

I use my PSP most for watching TV using PS3 RemotePlay & PlayTV, alos makea a superb remote control of music playing on the PS3 (one neat trick is that you can still pump out audio from PS3 when in RemotePlay).

[mickice]

No WiFi = No Remote Play for the PS3 either.

I use my PSP most for watching TV using PS3 RemotePlay & PlayTV, alos makea a superb remote control of music playing on the PS3 (one neat trick is that you can still pump out audio from PS3 when in RemotePlay).

I do the same thing man! Haha.I use remote play + PlayTV to stream TV into any room of my house while someone can watch something else on the TV.
To get an entertainment reciever thing to do that would cost you thousands of dollars, for me under 600 (PS3 + PSP + PlayTV).

[YoungMullah88]

pspGO + LocationFree Base Station = tv/dvr for me where ever theres wifi. i hope the vita will also have the locationFree app

[johnodd4]

only issue i am sorry to say no store no wifi means no online play which means worthless games even worse how is the system suppose to verify the license on the psp when you transfer a game from the ps3 to the psp without wifi

[F34R]

only issue i am sorry to say no store no wifi means no online play which means worthless games even worse how is the system suppose to verify the license on the psp when you transfer a game from the ps3 to the psp without wifi

It would use the PS3 to verify the license.

[Agriel]

It would use the PS3 to verify the license.

you can also do it with your PC over MediaGo, in fact I think it works better with MediaGo, as you can also back up game saves and do loads of other stuff on there with your PSP

[F34R]

Yeah, there's that too. Haven't had to use Media Go in a LONG time.

[mickice]

I use Media go to quickly enter redeem codes because I'm too lazy to boot up my PS3 xD Plus it's quicker so you have a better chance of entering it before someone else.

The software was kinda sketchy out the gate but now days it's pretty solid. Shouldn't be too much inconvenience for these E1000 users.

[Agriel]

Yeah, there's that too. Haven't had to use Media Go in a LONG time.

it is a lot better these days then it use to be, much improved, have to give Sony credit on this. I have used it a lot since I got my pspGo