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What is the best (non-Go) PSP to get?

Lord JezoLord Jezo Registered User regular
edited November 2009 in Games and Technology
There are three versions out there now, original, 2000, and 3000.

Which one do I want? I see the differences in the wiki entry but I remember there being some complaints about one of the redesigns.

Go is not an option, I want my UMDs.

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  • l337CrappyJackl337CrappyJack Registered User regular
    edited November 2009
    Some people complain about the screen on the 3000 due to ghosting issues. The 2000 is generally accepted as the best. Also, it's easy to put custom firmware on. Which you should ABSOLUTELY do if you buy a PSP.

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  • scootchscootch Registered User regular
    edited November 2009
    I went with the cheapest one. Used 1k.

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  • Capt HowdyCapt Howdy Registered User regular
    edited November 2009
    I haven't had a problem with my Dissidia 3000.

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  • scootchscootch Registered User regular
    edited November 2009
    l337CrappyJack wrote: »
    Some people complain about the screen on the 3000 due to ghosting issues. The 2000 is generally accepted as the best. Also, it's easy to put custom firmware on. Which you should ABSOLUTELY do if you buy a PSP.

    I think there's a bit of confusion here. Ghosting is NOT a problem with 3k. That's a problem with 1k.

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  • l337CrappyJackl337CrappyJack Registered User regular
    edited November 2009
    I just remember reading about a bunch of people complaining about something with the 3k's screen. Maybe interlacing or some other graphical whateverwhosit. Not a dealbreaker, I'm sure, but if you're asking the pros and cons of each iteration, I'd think that'd come up.

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  • vagrant_windsvagrant_winds Overworked Mysterious Eldritch Horror Hunter XX Registered User regular
    edited November 2009
    2000 for CFW. 3000 for OFW.

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  • StigmaStigma Registered User regular
    edited November 2009
    I vote for the 2000, as I use it and have no complaints at all.

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  • Kris_xKKris_xK Registered User regular
    edited November 2009
    vagrant_winds wrote: »
    2000 for CFW. 3000 for OFW.

    CFW is sex. Well, its at least a handjob.

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  • DirtyDirty Registered User regular
    edited November 2009
    According to the PSP wiki, while the 2000 doesn't have interlacing, it seems the 3000's screen is better in all other categories (color range, contast, response time, outdoor visibility). I guess its just a matter or what would bug you more.

    Of course, as others have stated, if you have any interest in custom firmware, get a 2000.

    I guess there's no reason to go with a 1000 unless you prefer a bulkier system, or just want the cheapest model possible.

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  • l337CrappyJackl337CrappyJack Registered User regular
    edited November 2009
    It really needs to be restated, if you don't get CFW, you are dumb. No bones about it. Don't even bother trying to argue.

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  • vagrant_windsvagrant_winds Overworked Mysterious Eldritch Horror Hunter XX Registered User regular
    edited November 2009
    Kris_xK wrote: »
    vagrant_winds wrote: »
    2000 for CFW. 3000 for OFW.

    CFW is sex. Well, its at least a handjob.

    No. CFW is far better than a handjob. It's at least a threesome.

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  • fragglefartfragglefart Registered User regular
    edited November 2009
    The 4000 is down the road, wait for that, LOL.

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  • scootchscootch Registered User regular
    edited November 2009
    Correct me if I'm wrong but not all 2k is able to run cfw.

    Also I'm not 100% on this but far as I'm aware, there is no legal way to play the latest legit games on psp running CFW.

    I recon you shouldn't let cfw be your buying decision if you want to play some games.

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  • elliotw2elliotw2 Registered User regular
    edited November 2009
    scootch wrote: »
    Correct me if I'm wrong but not all 2k is able to run cfw.

    Also I'm not 100% on this but far as I'm aware, there is no legal way to play the latest legit games on psp running CFW.

    I recon you shouldn't let cfw be your buying decision if you want to play some games.

    All 2000's and some 3000's can run CFW. With the latest version of the CFW, you can run the latest games.

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  • Kris_xKKris_xK Registered User regular
    edited November 2009
    Latest CFW can run the latest games, no problem.

    As for the "Can my PSP run CFW?" question, refer to this handy flowchart:
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