Product Description

Show off your games, videos, pictures and more on the silver PSP. Entertainment Pack includes Gran Turismo game, The Italian Job movie, 2GB Memory Stick Duo and exclusive in-game car voucher. Download thrilling games, movies, TV shows, listen to music, connect to the Internet and more!

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #359 in Video Games
• Brand: Sony
• Model: 98908
• Released on: 2009-10-20
• ESRB Rating: Everyone
• Platform: Sony PSP
• Dimensions: 2.40" h x 8.50" w x 10.20" l, .75 pounds

Features

• Download your copy of the hit movie "The Italian Job¿ starring Mark Wahlberg, Charlize Theron, Seth Green and others.
• Enjoy the high end multimedia support for games, movies, music, video, the Internet and more, that is all possible through one device with the PSP.
• Includes: "Mystic Silver" PSP-3000, Gran Turismo, 2GB Memory Stick PRO Duo, an "The Italian Job" PSN downloadable movie voucher, PSN voucher for Corvette ZR1, music voucher for 10 downloadable songs, AC power cord/adapter and battery pack.
• For the first time, PSP player get on the true to life driving simulation of Gran Turismo.
• Connect your PSP system to Assassin's Creed II on the PS3 system to share and unlock exclusive material back and forth on each system.

Amazon.com Product Description

The PlayStation Portable 3000 Limited Edition Gran Turismo Entertainment Pack brings together the latest hardware revision of the PlayStation Portable (PSP), with the speed and thrill of simulation racing like you never thought possible in a handheld. The Bundle includes a "Mystic Silver" PSP-3000 system, a copy of Gran Turismo in UMD format, a PlayStation Network download voucher for the exclusive White Chevrolet Corvette ZR1, a 2GB Memory Stick PRO Duo, an "The Italian Job" PlayStation Store downloadable movie voucher* and a Sony Music Voucher for 10 downloadable songs.** The "Real Driving Simulator" finally comes to the PSP. View larger. Gran Turismo UMD Game Prepare for the most authentic handheld racing experience as the best-selling Gran Turismo series debuts on the PSP system. Prove your driving skills on 35 tracks, and trade or share more than 800 stunning cars from the world’s top manufacturers. Exclusive White Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 Included with the bundle is a voucher for the exclusive White Chevrolet Corvette ZR1, importable into your copy of Gran Turismo after it is downloaded from the PlayStation Network. 35 tracks and 800+ cars all on your PSP. View larger. Download the hit action flick staring Mark Wahlberg, Charlize Theron, Seth Green and others. View larger. "The Italian Job" PlayStation Store Downloadable Movie Voucher The plan was flawless. The execution was perfect. Charlie Croker pulled off the crime of a lifetime. The one thing that, he didn’t plan on was being double-crossed. Now he wants more than the job’s payoff...he wants payback. Mark Wahlberg is electrifying as Croker in this "fast and furious action-adventure." Along with a drop-dead gorgeous safecracker (Charlize Theron), Croker and his team take off to re-steal the loot and end up in a pulse-pounding, pedal-to-the-metal chase that careens up, down, above and below the streets of Los Angeles. 2GB Memory Stick PRO Duo With 2GB of memory, the compact Memory Stick PRO Duo allows you to save your PlayStation Network downloads, as well as store your videos, photos, music and more. About PlayStation Portable 3000 Now with Included Microphone and Brighter Screen The latest PlayStation Portable revision, the PSP-3000, has everything the older PSPs had but now includes a built-in microphone, which lets you take advantage of voice features in some games as well as the PSP's built-in Skype functionality without having to use a headset. The new PSP-3000 also includes an improved anti-reflective screen that offers higher contrast and clearer visibility in well-lit places and can even be used outdoors. A Full Entertainment System in Your Hands The PSP was designed to handle all varieties of applications and entertainment -- music, video, communication, wireless networking, and, of course, gaming. Users will enjoy topnotch 3D games with high-quality, full-motion video, and high-fidelity audio. The 4.3-inch wide screen display is bright and beautiful, and works well under many different lighting conditions. If you prefer, you can also connect your PSP to your TV. The PSP utilizes the Universal Media Disc (UMD) for a storage medium, each of which holds 1.8 GB of data. It can also be used to download content digitally over the PlayStation Network. Hundred of Games to Choose From The PSP gaming library is hundreds of titles strong and covers a wide variety of genres. Whether you are seeking the hard hits of football, the strategy of a puzzle game, or anything in-between there's sure to be many games for you. The PSP is capable of graphics quality that is comparable to the PlayStation 2, but in a pocket-sized package that you can take wherever you go. Listen to Your Music Collection Anywhere With the ability to play MP3, WAV, WMA, ATRAC3+, and MP4 files, you can easily use your PSP as an audio player. Simply place your music on a Memory Stick Duo, and you can navigate your collection using the PSP's XMB (XrossMediaBar) to select your song to play. Show and Share Photos With Your Friends With the PSP, you can show a slideshow of your photo collection with your friends by simply placing them on a Memory Stick Duo and accessing them via PSP's XMB. Additionally, you can beam photos wirelessly to friends who also have a PSP via the devices ad hoc wireless connection. Built-in Wi-Fi allows for Internet Browsing and Online Gaming With built-in Wi-Fi, you can access the Internet from any accessible hotspot. Once connected, you can surf the Web and download exclusive demos and content for your PSP from the PlayStation Store. The Wi-Fi also allows you to battle other gamers, both over the Internet and in your local vicinity (ad-hoc). What's in the Box The PSP-3000 Limited Edition Gran Turismo Entertainment system, includes a "Mystic Silver" PSP-3000 system, Gran Turismo for PSP in UMD format, a PSN download voucher for the exclusive White Chevrolet Corvette ZR1, a 2GB Memory Stick PRO Duo, an "The Italian Job" PlayStation Store downloadable movie voucher, a Sony music voucher for 10 downloadable songs, an AC power cord and adapter and PSP battery pack. PSP 3000 Limited Edition Gran Turismo Entertainment Pack. * Movie must be downloaded from PlayStation Store; PlayStation Network registration required; voucher code expires 03/31/2011. User responsible for all applicable Internet fees. ** Sony music voucher expires 01/20/2011.

Customer Reviews

It comes close to portable gaming perfection
We've been a PS3 household ever since the 60GB version came about so, with two pre-teens in the house, we were ripe for a PSP adoption. We actually bought the Ratchet & Clank Pack some time ago because one of my kids was a fan of the game. The Hannah Montana bundle followed shortly after because our 6 yr. old was Hannah Montana's biggest fun. But we have 2 boys and junior maxed out on the GT Prologue on the PS3 and he 'lost' the 3000 we got him a few months ago at school so... here comes the PSP 3000 GT pack.


THE BUNDLE
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The bundle costs a little more than the 'clean' PSP-3000 but, in our case, the convenience of getting it together with a great game AND a memory card AND all the other freebies justified the extra expense.

The 'Pack' includes the following:

- The PSP 3000 itself in silver
- 2GB Memory card
- Gran Turismo, of course - click on the link for the game's reviews
- A voucher for The Italian Job (not exactly a hit movie)
- More vouchers for a car and a few downloaded songs
- Manual, promos, registration card, etc.

Since this is not our first PSP-3000, it was up and running within minutes but, trying to be objective, someone new to the PSP environment should be able to have it running with basic functions pretty quickly - half an hour to a couple of hours.

Note:

Given the PSP's built-in Wi-Fi and its PS3 integration you can do quite a few things out of the box if you have Wi-Fi or a PS3 but, for a better gaming experience we ordered a 16GB memory stick and will probably be using the included 2GB to archive photos - will hold over 1000 - because we are planning to store a few movies when taking it on the road. Movies take about 0.5GB each and we just downloaded the digital copy that came with the Blu-ray 1998 Godzilla. The Italian Job... maybe we can find a buyer for it :)


FIRST PSP 3000 IMPRESSIONS
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I was surprised of how good and versatile and elegant this little console can be. It has most of the PS3 buttons, including one analog joystick, the display is large and bright, the resolution is good for the screen size (480x272), and it responds quickly to controls. It appears to be solidly built. Unlike prior models, the 3000 comes with a built-in microphone while the sound output can be either through the internal speakers or headphones (not included). After charging the battery, my kid was up and running and happy in no time. It's worth noting that the silver finish is more forgiving than the regular piano black PSPs when it comes to fingerprints. But, let me proceed with a more structured discussion.


STAND-ALONE OPERATION (DISCONNECTED)
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Once charged, the PSP 3000 will play games or movies delivered on UMDs or off a Memory Stick card. In addition, it will display photos and play music stored on the Memory card.


NETWORKING AND INTERNET CONNECTIVITY
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The built-in Wi-Fi allows the PSP 3000 to access the Playstation Netowork and Playstation Store directly. Off the box, there is an Internet browser, a Search (the Internet) function, several Internet Radio applications and the ability to use the PSP as a Skype phone for as long as one has a Skype account and the PSP happens to be within the range of a Wi-Fi hotspot.


PS3 INTEGRATION
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After the PSP is paired with the PS3, the PS3 can 'push' video, photos, music and even PSP games downloaded from the Playstation Store when connected through a USB wire. When wireless, the PSP can basically take over the PS3 - actually display the PS3's own screen and display photos stored on the PS3, play music stored on the PS3. Movie play is not supported. Amazingly, you can access your PS3 remotely from anywhere in the Universe for as long as your PSP can access the Net via Wi-Fi.

When playing music, it's possible to play it on the PSP's own speakers/headphones or have the PS3 play it itself, the PSP therefore acting as a remote control device.


PC INTEGRATION
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Through a USB connection, the PC will see the PSP's memory card as an attached drive. This will allow for music, photo or movie files to be transferred directly to the PSP.


ROOM FOR IMPROVEMENT
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The PSP 3000 comes very close to being the perfect portable game-playing (and more) machine, at least in the Sony universe. Perfection would be achieved if the 'keyboard' interface were improved - it's awful now - if it had touch screen capabilities and if file transfers from the PS3 were possible wirelessly. Also on the wish list, I hope that there were more legal 'digital copy' movies available for the PSP. And Bluetooth.


PSP 3000 vs. PSP GO
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The question begs itself: how about a PSP Go? Well, in our case, the Go was out of the question because the Go price is a little to high - we have 3 kids - and we would rather keep our games on disks so that they can be easily shared amongst our tribe and won't depend too much on our memory card's limitations. In addition, we buy quite a few games on impulse and end up selling them a few days later because the kids don't like them so we like the ability to sell our games and to buy games 'used'. Not to mention the ability to trade games with other kids. Of course, our concerns may not apply to everyone.



MY RATING
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For anyone who happens to be a Grand Turismo fan, this is the perfect bundle. Well... the only bundle. If GT is not your game, then you are probably better off with a 'clean' PSP and then get your own memory card, games, movies, etc.

For what you get, it's a 4.5 stars plus, rounded up to 5.

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Note:

It would be almost sinful not to protect your new PSP. We use PSP Logitech PlayGear Pocket - Slim. It doesn't have compartments to store UMDs or memory cards but it does wrap around your 3000 like a glove and, in my view, it provides the best protection.

Decent, but not great bundle...
Well, first of all, don't pay more than $200 for this. I guess it's out of stock in many places, and so now only the gougers have them left.

It's a decent starter bundle, but the main reason I got it was to get the PSP-3000 in silver. The shiny black ones are too fingerprint prone (I had a 2000 that way, anyway). But the silver one just looks nice and remains fingerprint free.

I actually was hoping to get a recently built one, but apparently these must have been left over for a while, because it shipped with firmware 4 something, which is about a year and a half old. I was hoping newer models would have fixed some of the problems with early PSP 3000 screens (lines through them), but nope, the lines are pretty obvious. My first one (since returned) also had dead pixels.

So if you want a silver PSP-3000, you really gain nothing by picking this pack over the others.

Anyway, for serious PSP ownership, it's a bit lacking as a bundle. Gran Turismo for the PSP is a major disappointment. No career mode, no tuning of cars (except for drift races), glitchy graphics. It's not terrible, but I'm sure the game will soon be discounted to $20.

The included memory card, 2 gigabytes, isn't big enough to do anything with. Installing the Gran Turismo to it (which is basically a must, due to bad programming) will take up half of it. Much of the point of getting the PSP is taking advantage of Sony's new downloadable game push.

The rest of the bundle isn't worth much - a download of a bad movie, and 10 downloads from Sony's music store. Unless you like Michael Jackson, a smattering of classic rock, or old Jazz, there's simply not much. I couldn't find a single song I wanted that I didn't already have.

Forget the "Go" and go with this kit
I needed a new PSP and decided to stick with the UMD supported PSP 3000. This bundle rocks. You get the PSP 3000, UMD game, memory stick, and movie. All for $200!!! If you are considering a PSP, I would recommend this bundle to you!!