PSP Slim Specs | PSP-2000 Slim Specifications / Information:

The New version of the PSP / PlayStation Portable, officially known as the PSP-2000. Or unofficially the PSP Slim and Lite. The new PSP will be 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 from the older PSP-1000 model numbers.

 

Redesign SpecificationsNew hardware features are as follows:* Better Wi-Fi connection
* Faster loading times by storing UMD data in temporary memory.
* Internal memory (RAM) increase from 32 MB to 64 MB
* Improved battery life due to lower power consumption, and battery recharge over the USB data connection. However the old, higher-capacity PSP battery will still be compatible and using it will give an increased battery life, but the battery cover will not close when using the old battery due to the larger size.
* Weight has been reduced by 33%
* Unit is 19% narrower (slimmer) in thickness
* A video-out port for displaying on a TV.
* Improved responsiveness of d-pad and buttons
* WiFi switch moved to the top of the console.
* New UMD loading tray design.
* Removal of the infra-red port.
* Speakers repositioned on the front of the PSP near the top of the screen.
* Memory Stick slot has been relocated

The PSP-2000 models will use the same screen as the PSP-1000 models

Colors and Bundles

The initial North American PSP release will include the colors Piano Black and Ice Silver. 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, an original Final Fantasy sword-shaped strap. (Some shops will also provide a special ear-phone for pre-orders)
Europe will get black, silver and white models and two special limited edition colors available as a bundle: Simpsons-themed yellow bundle and the red and black Spider-Man bundle.

Release dates

The PSP Slim was released in Hong Kong on August 30, 2007. For North America, the Ice Silver PSP Daxter Pack and Piano Black Core Pack will be released on September 10, and the Star Wars Ceramic White on October 9th. For the Japanese market, a special “FINAL FANTASY VII 10th Anniversary” edition, will be released on September 20, 2007. Numerous websites have been stating a September 13th release for Australia and a September 14th release for New Zealand. The release date for the UK is September 5th.

TV Output

Sony has added a TV output for the PSP Slim available through PSP Firmware 3.60. Price for the TV output device hasn’t been confirmed yet. 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.The component or D-link cable is needed for viewing games on a TV (Progressive Scan Enabled TV ONLY).

Homebrew

 

Downgraders, homebrew enablers, and other exploits was thought to not be able to run on the new PSP’s Firmware which is 3.60, early tests found out that the current “Pandora’s Battery” exploit is incompatible but now DAX has made all this possible and all slimmers with 3.60 FW can run any compatible homebrew via getting the M33 custom FW on their slim via this guide here. The Undiluted Platinum modification chip also will not be able to be installed because of the new motherboard layout. Lets hope we see more downgraders for the latest 3.71 Sony Firmware, as it will help more unfortunates  who upgraded to get homebrew running on their PSP slim.