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PSP 3000 Actually Has Same Battery Life as the Current PSP
Posted by Sean Fallon at 7:30 AM on September 4, 2008
Originally, it was believed that the battery life of the PSP 3000 would be worse than the original, but Gamespot has learned from Sony that it will actually be the same (about 4 to 6 hours for games and about 4 to 5 hours for UMD videos). While the new screen does require more power, Sony has compensated by reducing the power draw of other components. The weird thing here is that Sony originally suggested that re-releasing the discontinued PSP extended battery pack was the solution. Is there some confusion here or did they just reverse ground? [Gamespot via Playstation Blog]
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Mr.SithNinja
Posted 7:53 AM 4/9/08
Why are they so anti-dual thumbsticks??? Do they not care about upping the quality of gameplay? I like the new screen and all but there is plenty of room there for a second thumbstick.
Mr.SithNinja
SpcmnSpf
Posted 7:43 AM 4/9/08
Of course the brighter screen draws more power. Just like the DS though, you can run it at that brightness only when you need it and save juice. Unlike the DS though, you can change it on the fly.
SpcmnSpf
takashimiike Ultimate
Posted 7:39 AM 4/9/08
Wow. And it it's clearly supposed to be an improvement.
takashimiike Ultimate
HellTempest
Posted 8:05 AM 4/9/08
Wow, what the fuck is with the analog stick.
Message to Sony: Dual and non-retarded, pl0x0rZ
HellTempest
VakeroRokero
Posted 8:29 AM 4/9/08
Sony says to get a bigger battery and Gamespot says it's ok?
Make up your mind people, Gamespot is trying to pull out their face out of Sony's ass. disappointing, gamespot, how low can you go??
VakeroRokero
daftrok
Posted 10:20 AM 4/9/08
@SpcmnSpf:
That's for the true next gen PSP.
daftrok
thegreyjedi
Posted 11:56 AM 4/9/08
@Mr.SithNinja: It could quite possibly be that there's electronics in the way underneath that barren space below the button pad. I haven't (fully) pulled a PSP apart to be able to tell for sure.
thegreyjedi
DJTripleRRR
Posted 8:30 AM 6/9/08
Not surprised.
DJTripleRRR
SpiffySteve
Posted 1:35 PM 4/9/08
@thegreyjedi:
There was a hack posted on the web about that mod. It involves in shifting the power adapter input and power switch. If Sony wants to do that, they will have to go back to the drawing board and redesign a new circuit board and housing.
@Mr.SithNinja: But seriously, how many games out there that can require or fully utilise a dual thumb-pad.
SpiffySteve